More than a guide to healthy aging, Create Her shows women how to become the vibrant future self they long to be—one intentional choice at a time.

What if aging wasn’t something to fear? What if it was something to create?

Drawing on more than twenty-five years as a gynecologist, certified menopause practitioner, and life coach, Susan Hardwick-Smith, MD, offers a refreshing vision of what it means to age well. Rather than being another woman’s how-to book, Create Her explores the deeper question of why lasting change is so difficult. And it shows and how to bridge the gap between knowing what’s healthy and actually living it.

For many women, midlife is a wake-up call. The choices we make today will shape not only how long we live, but how fully we live. Aging well isn’t selfish; it’s one of the greatest gifts we can give ourselves and the people who love us. When we begin to see self-care as an act of love rather than obligation, healthy choices become less about willpower and more about alignment with the life we truly want.

Blending evidence-based guidance with heartfelt stories and practical wisdom, Dr. Hardwick-Smith introduces readers to the concept of their “Best Elder Day,” a compelling vision of the vibrant, capable woman they are becoming. From emotional well-being to movement, nutrition, sleep, and menopause care, she shows how every small decision contributes to creating that future self.

Create Her shows you how to:

• Bridge the gap between knowing what’s healthy and consistently living it.
• Create a compelling vision of your healthiest future self.
• Replace guilt and obligation with self-compassion and purpose.
• Build sustainable habits that support emotional and physical well-being.
• Embrace midlife as a season of freedom, vitality, and intentional living.

More than a wellness guide, Create Her is an invitation to release what no longer serves you, reconnect with what you already know is good for you, and age into the healthiest, strongest, and most joyful version of yourself.