The #1 Health Risk for Women Isn’t What You Think with Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum

The #1 Health Risk for Women Isn’t What You Think with Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum

From The Iconic Midlife with Roxy Manning by Roxy Manning

April 21, 2026 · 1h 5m · Season 1 · Episode 50

About this episode

This episode discusses the overlooked health risks of heart disease in women, particularly in relation to menopause and hormonal changes.

Heart disease is the #1 health threat to women—and yet it’s still the one most overlooked. In this episode of The Iconic Midlife , I sit down with leading cardiologist Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum to unpack the connection between menopause, hormones, and cardiovascular health—and why so many women are missing the warning signs. We talk about what hot flashes may actually signal, how hormonal shifts impact your heart, and the subtle symptoms that are too often dismissed or misdiagnosed. Dr. Steinbaum also shares what women should be doing now to protect their long-term health—and the critical questions to start asking their doctors. This is the conversation every woman in midlife needs to hear. In This Episode, We Cover: Why heart disease is the #1 cause of death in women The link between menopause, hormones, and heart health What hot flashes may be telling you about your body Common symptoms of heart disease in women that are often missed The role of lifestyle, diet, and prevention Key questions every woman should ask her doctor Why This Matters Too many women are focused on the wrong health risks—and by the time symptoms appear, they’re often ignored or misunderstood. Understanding…

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