Are you aging with grace or with grimaces? I’ll bet it’s a combination of both!
I’m excited to share with you the inaugural edition of The 2 Susans. This is a joint project with my colleague, Susan Vogler, DO, FACOG, MSCP, and we’ll be putting this out on a monthly basis. Our newsletter originates on LinkedIn but can also be accessed even if you are not on that platform (and will be duplicated here as well). It’s a quick read, so please enjoy and share widely!
We are two doctors who are curious about aging. Our newsletter embraces conversations about aging from many different perspectives—medical, psychological, societal and even personal. Of course we’ll have a lot of content that pertains to peri/menopause and beyond.
To read on LinkedIn, click here. Or, you can enjoy the reprint below!
Welcome to The 2 Susans!
We hope to bring medical wisdom to the many facets of aging, and share our perspectives and stories along the way. We are delighted to showcase this inaugural edition with our introductions.
The ‘2 Susans’ Project inspires me to contribute toward women’s health and wellness during the prime stage of life.
Susan V
We are all aging, so let’s learn how to approach it with more clarity, wisdom and support.
Susan B
Introductions
Dr. Susan Baumgaertel
Susan B is a Board Certified Internal Medicine physician with over 30 years of clinical medicine experience, now running her own company, myMDadvocate, providing telemedicine medical consultation and advocacy support for patients and colleagues in Washington state. She also runs a free menopause information website and blog, MenopauseMenu, and self-published her first book in 2023, The Menopause Menu.
Fun Facts:
🏸 Played competitive badminton in Peterborough, Ontario
🚣 Rowed in bow position on a women’s 8 crew
🏆 Won first place in provincial French contest in Ontario, Canada
🎓 Was top graduating student in Architecture & Urban Planning at the University of Washington
Favorite Quote:
The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.
Eleanor Roosevelt (and others)
Dr. Susan Vogler
Susan V is a Board Certified Obstetrician-Gynecologist and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner. She has a proven track record of effectively advocating for healthy lifestyle practices to enhance the well-being of patients. Her certifications in Yoga and Meditation contribute to fostering a holistic approach, emphasizing the interconnectedness of mind, body, and health promotion.
Fun Facts:
🥾 Walked 100 km of the Camino de Santiago in 7 days
⛷️ Learned how to ski at age 45 years and can now ski some Black Diamond runs
🏒 Met every hockey player on the 1980 Olympic Team and has an autographed poster to show for it
⛸️ Was a Gold Medalist of the United States Figure Skating Association at age 17
Favorite Quote:
Be the change that you wish to see in the world.
Mahatma Gandhi
Our May edition will focus on aging-related mental health issues and a special nod to Mother’s Day.
The 2 Susans would love to hear from you!
Let us know the aging topics YOU are curious about. Please also share this newsletter in your network and tag us—we are so grateful.
Susan B: susan@mymdadvocate.com
LinkedIn, myMDadvocate, MenopauseMenu, The Menopause Menu book
Susan V: susan@voglermedical.com