Top Cardiologist CHANGED How I Think About Women's Heart Health

Feeling anxious, stressed, or experiencing symptoms that don't seem to have a clear explanation? Explore hol+ heart health services to learn more about personalized, integrative approaches to your health and well-being. You’re managing responsibilities, pushing through stress, and telling yourself you’ll slow down eventually. But what if the symptoms you’ve been dismissing as anxiety, exhaustion, or just another demanding season of life deserve a closer look at your heart health? In this solo reflection, Dr. Taz revisits her conversation with leading cardiologist Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum to explore why women’s heart disease can look different, how warning signs may be overlooked, and why understanding your personal risk goes beyond a standard cholesterol test. After more than 20 years of caring for women, Dr. Taz shares what surprised her about this conversation and how it may influence her approach to evaluating cardiovascular health. From inflammation and blood sugar to hormonal changes and family history, she explains why seemingly disconnected symptoms deserve a more comprehensive conversation. Dr. Taz also explores the relationship between emotional well-being and physical health, drawing on her experience with integrative medicine and traditional Chinese medicine. She reflects on the tendency to power through stress, the importance of listening to your body, and why treating anxiety symptoms shouldn't mean overlooking other possible causes. Whether you’ve experienced unexplained heart palpitations, shortness of breath, persistent anxiety, or simply want to better understand your cardiovascular risk, this episode is a reminder that your symptoms, your history, and your whole health picture matter. IN THIS EPISODE • Why heart disease symptoms in women can be overlooked or mistaken for anxiety • The warning signs women often dismiss as everyday stress • How chronic stress and inflammation relate to cardiovascular health • Why cholesterol alone doesn't tell the whole story • Understanding blood pressure, blood sugar, and inflammation markers • The role of hormones and estrogen changes in women's heart health • Why family history and personal symptoms deserve closer attention • Exploring the mind-body connection through integrative and traditional Chinese medicine • How grief, emotional stress, and mental well-being intersect with physical health • Why advocating for a more comprehensive heart health evaluation matters EXPLORE HOL+ SERVICES Your heart health deserves more than a one-size-fits-all approach. Explore hol+ integrative health services to learn about personalized care that considers your symptoms, medical history, hormones, and overall well-being. Discover holistic, integrative, and functional care, educational resources, health quizzes, and a curated wellness shop at holplus.co. ABOUT THIS EPISODE This episode features Dr. Taz’s reflections following her interview with Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum, a cardiologist specializing in women's cardiovascular health. Listen to their full conversation for more on women's heart disease, overlooked symptoms, cardiovascular risk factors, and the importance of taking women's heart health seriously. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Super Woman Rx by Dr. Taz Bhatia, exploring women's health, stress, and the importance of moving beyond the pressure to power through. CONNECT WITH HOL+ Explore more episodes, watch the podcast, and find listening options: holplus.co/podcast Follow hol+ by Dr. Taz MD on your favorite podcast platform for more conversations about women's health, heart health, hormones, and whole-person well-being.