I'm a reproductive & integrative psychiatrist here to help you make sense of the complex world of women's mental health. If your goal is to improve your emotional well-being, find fulfillment, and feel like your best self, you're in the right place. My podcast will help you gain awareness & education on key topics in women's mental health & steer you towards actionable advice based on integrative mental health treatment approaches. Please note that while Anna Glezer, MD is a clinical doctor, ...
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We're talking about sexual health and wellness in this episode with expert Dr. Sadaf Lodhi, an obgyn and sex therapist. We cover topics like the impact of hormones on sexual health, particularly during postpartum and perimenopause, the way sexual health fits into the bigger picture of emotional and physical well-being, how to address pain condition…
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The loneliness epidemic has been plaguing Americans, with the surgeon general coming out last year saying that loneliness is equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes per day in terms of the impact on our health. The solution is social connection, and in this episode we'll discuss how social connection impacts our health and three specific ways to engage…
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Dr. Glezer and Dr. Abdalla, a clinical psychologist specializing in women's mental health, cover the extremely relevant topic of body image in this episode, with a focus on how body image concerns change in pregnancy and postpartum. Dr. Abdalla shares a 5-step process that you can use to reflect on your own sense of self and shape your image more p…
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We discuss 9 strategies to help you get started in planning for a healthy pregnancy and postpartum experience, from choosing the right prenatal vitamin, to treating mental health conditions, to decisions around nutrition, exercise, and support systems. Links: Free Webinar on Sleep & Perimenopause: https://annaglezermd.com/perimenopause-webinar Pilo…
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Clinical hypnosis is a tool that can be used to treat many mental health and physical health ailments, from anxiety to pain to other challenges. In this episode, Dr. Nadia Sarwar, will share her expertise on the topic, discussing what this is and isn't, challenging assumptions, discussing who this technique may benefit, and how to access it for you…
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ADHD in women is often misdiagnosed or underdiagnosed. In this episode, we'll discuss a treatment tool - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - that has an immense amount of research supporting its use. I will discuss which questions to ask yourself to start a conversation with your physician, and In addition to reviewing the research, I will share with yo…
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Perimenopause affects millions of women, with estimates that over a billion women will be postmenopausal by 2030. Symptoms can include brain fog, mood and anxiety shifts, hot flashes, and many more that impact daily functioning. There are lots of treatment tools out there, but the one I want to highlight here is CBT - cognitive behavioral therapy f…
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Matrescence and Postpartum Planning with Dr. Haggarty
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Dr. Michelle Haggarty and I discuss in depth the challenges and complexities of the first few days, weeks, and months postpartum. She shares with us how to plan for the postpartum across 5 essential domains: Nutrition, Physical Health, Environment, Mental Health, and Support systems. Links: For postpartum coaching: www.michellehaggerty.com For in 4…
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Dr. Georgia Ede, an internationally recognized expert in nutritional and metabolic psychiatry, speaks with us about nutritional psychiatry. What we eat impacts so much of our medical, physiological, psychological, environmental, and social experiences. There is so much information out there about food and nutrition and so many mixed messages. In th…
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Perinatal Substance Use with Dr. Sarah Nasir
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Dr. Sarah Nasir, a family medicine physician and addictions expert, shares with us her wisdom on the important topic of substance use in perinatal patients, focusing particularly on opiate addiction. To learn more about me and my reproductive & integrative psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.com To sign…
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Interview with Kelley Coleman, author of Everything No One Tells You About Parenting a Disabled Child
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In this episode, I have a candid interview with Kelley Coleman, author of Everything No One Tells You About Parenting a Disabled Child: Your Guide to the Essential Systems, Services, and Supports, which was released earlier this month. In this book, Kelley provides parents with a very precious resource - time back - by presenting templates, advice,…
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Breathwork, mindfulness, and nature with Dr. Rachel Beanland
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Dr. Rachel Beanland shares with us the benefits of mindfulness, breathwork, and time in nature, along with ways to navigate career transitions in order to feel more fulfilled in life. You can learn more about her work or become a client by visiting her website. To learn more about me and my reproductive & integrative psychiatry clinic helping patie…
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Let's celebrate International Women's Day 2024 by reflecting on the advancements of women in social, medical, and other spheres, as well as where the opportunities for improvement lie. I reflect on 4 important topics - insufficient pain management in female-identifying patients, treatment of postpartum depression, lack of hormonal health discussion…
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Thyroid Health for Mental Health with Dr. Gibbs
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Dr. Dana Gibbs, a hormone expert who focuses on thyroid health, shares her knowledge in this episode. You'll learn about the importance of the thyroid in the hormonal cycle, what happens when it goes wrong and why women are more prone to this, and, most, importantly, how to use integrative tools to restore and maintain thyroid health. Dr. Gibbs pro…
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Postpartum Support International with Meri Levy, LMFT
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Because postpartum depression affects 1 in 5 women postpartum, and so many others also struggle with pregnancy related anxiety, postpartum psychosis or OCD, birth trauma, loss, and much more, in this episode we are focusing on one of the most important tools for treatment and prevention - support. Postpartum Support International (PSI) is an amazin…
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Body Image and Self-Image with Dr. Borger
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In this episode, I'm excited to share my fun conversation with Dr. Judith Borger on the topic of self-image and body-image. We dive into some really important topics like the role of women in society, identity transitions at various stages of life, such as pregnancy/postpartum or middle age, and much more. Dr. Borger is a Mom of 3, wife, board-cert…
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This episode will provide you with a blueprint for how to decide which supplements to take and how to evaluate each one for safety, cost, and more. We discuss several third party verification companies and tools, and these are listed for you below: Consumer Lab NSF Certification USP Verification To submit an idea for a future podcast episode and to…
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Ecotherapy & Spirituality with Dr. Nguyen
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Dr. Elizabeth Nguyen is a multidimensional psychiatrist, writer, and author who shares with us her expertise on topics essential for mental well-being - cultural psychiatry, ecotherapy and the relationship with water, and spirituality. You'll hear examples of how to use water to help with healing and how to engage with water for your health and psy…
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Cultural Psychiatry & Parenting with Dr. Kim
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Today's episode is my conversation with Dr. Uejin Kim, a child & adolescent psychiatrist practicing in Texas who uses her own background to inform her work with patients. We discuss common parenting anxieties and how to break through them, particularly when there are cultural differences or a history of trauma. Learn more about Dr. Kim at Restore P…
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Let's make 2024 all about enhancing your self-worth - your belief in yourself as a respectable and lovable human being. In this episode, we'll explore the challenges of self-worth and discuss four elements to help you develop a strong internal core of self-worth: acceptance, self-compassion, self-identity, and unconditional love. To learn more abou…
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This episode will set you up for a successful rest of 2023! We discuss navigating Daylight Savings and darker days, Thanksgiving and family dynamics, the challenges of the holiday season, and how to start 2024 off on the right foot. You'll hear about setting boundaries, taking mindful moments, and how to effectively set intentions. Light Box Therap…
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In this episode, Dr. Susan Baumgaertel, an expert on the menopausal transition, shares with us pearls and tips from her newly published book, the Menopause Menu. To connect with Dr. Baumgaertel and learn more about this valuable resource, go to: https://www.menopausemenu.com/book/ http://myMDadvocate.com To learn more about me and my reproductive &…
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Accelerated Resolution Therapy for Trauma
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Accelerated Resolution Therapy is a type of therapy developed to help those with a history of trauma to be able to move forward emotionally and psychologically, and has been used successfully to help those with PTSD, anxiety, depression, and many other mental health struggles. In this episode, expert Brooke Bralove, LCSW discusses the details of th…
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Revenge bedtime procrastination refers to going to bed later than appropriate in a way that reduces your total sleep, without a specific reason (like an event), and all the while knowing that there could be negative consequences (like more irritability or fatigue the next day). It can have consequences on sleep and physical and mental health. In th…
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If you have questions about hormones, hormonal health, and how to navigate those changes, this is the episode for you! Today I'll be speaking with Dr. Jennifer Roelands, a OBGYN and Integrative Medicine physician, who will share with us the details of the hormonal changes that take place in pregnancy, postpartum and during perimenopause. We discuss…
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Long Illness - An Interview with Dr. Morgan
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Are you or someone you know suffering from a medical condition or symptoms that are long-standing and for which it is hard to find the right treatment? There are some illnesses that we can treat quickly, like an ear infection or Strep throat or a broken bone. There are others that often have symptoms harder to treat, requiring a comprehensive and i…
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Zuranolone is a new FDA approved medication for postpartum depression, a condition affecting 20% of postpartum women. In this episode, we'll cover the science behind the medication - the mechanism of how it works - the data and research that led to the approval, and four different aspects that require additional information and study to figure out …
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Postpartum Transitions with Dr. Venkataraman
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There can be so many transitions in a woman's reproductive life - from pregnancy to postpartum and from maternity leave back to work as two examples. Dr. Priyanka Venkataraman, an OBGYN and coach, joins us to share her expertise in helping those making these transitions to embrace the change successfully and find fulfillment. To learn more about me…
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Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is a condition that affects 10-15% of women of reproductive age - that's millions of women. In this episode, Dr. Basma Faris, a registered dietician and OBGYN shares with us her approach to helping those struggling with this condition. We discuss the mental health impacts, stigma, and why this condition is often overlook…
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Highly intelligent people are often identified as neurodiverse (formally or through self-discovery/diagnosis) well into adulthood. While the diagnosis may come with some understanding and validation, many still have questions. In this episode, Dr. Krystal Sodaitis, a physician and coach, shares with us how to embrace neurodiversity, the different w…
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Autoimmunity & Mental Health with Dr. Ali
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Dr. Nadia Ali joins us to teach us about functional medicine and its value in treating conditions like autoimmune disorders. We discuss the impact of autoimmune problems on emotional wellbeing, the role of mindfulness and other integrative treatment tools, and how working with a functional medicine specialist may help you. To learn more about me an…
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Yoga has a good evidence base for treating a wide variety of mental health ailments, including trauma. In this episode, I interview Diana May, a trauma-informed yoga instructor who shares with us how the body can hold trauma and how yoga and somatic work can help to heal the mind and body together. Correction: Window of Tolerance was coined by Dr. …
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This Father's Day, let's talk about paternal postpartum depression, which affects 1/10 fathers. There are risk factors, precipitating factors, and impacts on the entire family unit to discuss, along with treatment options and ways we can decrease risk and stigma as a society. To learn more about me and my reproductive & integrative psychiatry clini…
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To Carry Wonder - Interview with Emese Parker
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To Carry Wonder is a fun new type of pregnancy book, a curated blend of story and art with evidence-based insight. It’s a two-in-one keepsake–a nurturing companion and guide for mamas and mamas-to-be. Parker draws from her own personal and clinical experiences with pregnancy, providing practical support via candid memoirs and conversational heart-t…
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Polycystic ovarian syndrome is a condition that impacts 15% of reproductively aged women in this country and has countless physical and psychological impacts. We'll focus on the emotional effects and discuss ways to feel better. To learn more about me and my reproductive & integrative psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please vis…
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Postpartum psychosis is a psychiatric emergency that impacts 1/1000 postpartum women. We'll discuss the signs and symptoms, what to look out for in a loved one, how to reduce your risk, and treatment options. To learn more about me and my reproductive & integrative psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.co…
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A recent study demonstrated what we already know - parental leave leads to improved mental health postpartum. In this episode, we'll discuss the importance of parental leave, particularly paid parental leave and where the US and various states are in the process of implementing this. We'll also discuss what makes returning to work challenging and t…
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There are many myths and misconceptions about women's hormones. We'll cover various misunderstandings that exist around topics like perimenopause, hormone treatment and hormone testing, PCOS, adrenal fatigue, and postpartum depression. To learn more about me and my reproductive & integrative psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, ple…
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Have you heard of the Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex? This episode will go into the details of this little known condition, which is the experience of feeling an intense surge of depression or dysphoria or just general feeling low for the first few seconds or couple of minutes of milk letdown that happens either during pumping or breastfeeding, and…
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Attachment Theory and Movement Therapy with Lisa Manca
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Are you curious about what the term Attachment means and its importance in your mental and emotional well-being? In this episode, I speak with Lisa Manca, an attachment and movement therapist who specializes in helping those who struggling in their relationships, with dating, with anxiety or depression, and those who have struggled with traumatic e…
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COVID has impacted millions and millions, and in this episode we will talk about long-term consequences, particularly the cognitive and mental health challenges of Long COVID. To learn more about me and my reproductive psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.com Links to Studies: 2023 Study of Mental Health…
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In this important episode, I interview Dr. Oluyemisi Famuyiwa, an expert in the field of fertility preservation. We will discuss the importance and obstacles of fertility preservation, with a special lens towards cancer patients. To learn more about me and my reproductive psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlez…
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On this International Women's Day, the theme is technology and its impact on women. We will discuss the ways in which media and social media has positive and negative impacts on mental health and provide a list of questions you can ask yourself to help you decide if a particular media tool is helpful or harmful for your own psychological well-being…
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Why We Must Treat Anxiety & Stress in Pregnancy
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I define concepts like anxiety, worry, and stress, and review the potential negative consequences on child development if mothers experience these symptoms during pregnancy, with the goal of encouraging treatment and support. To learn more about me and my reproductive psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD…
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We discuss how ADHD is often misdiagnosed in girls and women, the association with other mental health conditions like anxiety, discuss the impact of hormones on symptoms, and review the challenges and importance of treating ADHD in pregnancy. To learn more about me and my reproductive psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please vi…
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This season finale episode focuses on a theme central to Thanksgiving - gratitude. Learn more about the benefits of a gratitude practice and discover several ways to start your own. To learn more about me and my reproductive psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.com Links: Greater Good Science Center at U…
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Dr. Heather Howard, a sexologist and sexual health educator, talks to us about topics often considered taboo to discuss, even with our doctors - the relationship of our sexual health to our mental, emotional, and physical well-being and how to address common issues like pelvic pain and low libido. To learn more about me and my reproductive psychiat…
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Everything About Sleep with Dr. Wells, Part 2
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I interview Dr. Audrey Wells, a sleep medicine physician and expert on the topic so important to us - how we sleep! We discuss the basics of sleep, how it works, what happens when it doesn't, and how you can improve yours. We'll also talk about sleep issues that are particular to women, such as those related to hormone changes. To learn more about …
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Everything About Sleep with Dr. Wells, Part 1
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I interview Dr. Audrey Wells, a sleep medicine physician and expert on the topic so important to us - how we sleep! We discuss the basics of sleep, how it works, what happens when it doesn't, and how you can improve yours. We'll also talk about sleep issues that are particular to women, such as those related to hormone changes. To learn more about …
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Nausea & Vomiting in Pregnancy & Mental Health
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I discuss the impact of nausea and vomiting in pregnancy, including hyperemesis gravidarum, on mood and mental health, and how to address it to improve your quality of life. To learn more about me and my reproductive psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.com Links: 2022 Study on Dep/Anx/PTSD after HG: htt…
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