Women's Wellness Psychiatry: Recent Episodes
Anna Glezer, MD
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, this podcast is not a substitute for nor should be taken as medical advice. No specific health advice is being given on this podcast and no physician-client relationship is created by you listening to this podcast. All information provided on this podcast is for informational purposes only.
In this final episode of the Women's Wellness Psychiatry podcast, after 4 years of connecting with listeners, I'll share my summary pearls of wisdom and thank you for being a valued listener.
Resources:
If you're a clinician and want to join me in the online course on integrative and reproductive psychiatry, learn more & sign up here.
To learn more about the MGH Women's center podcast and educational content: www.womensmentalhealth.org
For the Menopause Society: Menopause.org
For Postpartum Support International: postpartum.net
It's Mental Health Awareness Month! In this episode, I speak with an expert psychotherapist on the topic of choosing to be a single mother. Jessica Lief shares her clinical and personal expertise on this topic, including how to prepare for this important journey.
Books recommended by Jessica in this episode:
All Are Welcome by Alexandra Penfold and Janina Edwards
The Pea that Was Me by Kimberly A Kluger-Bell
What Makes a Baby by Cory Silverberg
It Starts with an Egg by Rebecca Fett
Resources:
To learn more about me and my reproductive & integrative psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.com
To sign up for the Fellowship in Reproductive & Integrative Psychiatry, please visit: PsychiatryFellowship.com.
Welcome back to this two-part roundtable episode on infertility. In last week's episode, you heard from our experts - Dr. Ivy, a psychologist, Shannon Keefe, a functional nutritionist, Ali Johnson, an integrative psychotherapist, and Gabie, the founder of WOVA health on navigating the psychology of infertility and the role of nutrition, epigenetics, and more. If you missed that first part, please be sure to take a listen now. In this, part 2, you'll learn practical take-aways from our experts and the importance of a team-based approach and support system.
Resources:
- To learn more about me and my reproductive & integrative psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.com
- To sign up for the Fellowship in Reproductive & Integrative Psychiatry, please visit: PsychiatryFellowship.com.
Welcome. I have a special two-part episode for you with a fun new format - a roundtable group discussion on a very important topic: fertility and infertility, something that affects millions of Americans, anywhere from 10-15% of reproductive age individuals. Because this is such a complex diagnosis with many mental health ramifications, a team-based and individualized approach with lots of support is essential, so let me introduce you to the team of experts from whom you will be hearing.
Ali Johnson (https://www.alijohnson.biz/) is a licensed social worker and integrative psychotherapist practicing in New York.
Shannon Keefe (https://www.integratenutrition.org/about) has a master's of science in nutrition and is a functional nutritionist, with a background in physical fitness and personal training, practicing in California.
Dr. Ivy Margulies (https://drivylove.com/about/) is a psychologist specializing in grief, trauma, mindfulness, and holistic healing, practicing in both NY and CA.
Gabie Peytchev - the mastermind behind organizing this roundtable - is the founder of WOVA Health (https://www.wovahealth.com/about) who created WOVA with a mission: To provide integrated fertility support starting at preconception, with a focus on the crucial 3 months prior to conception.
In this part 1, we cover the psychological challenges associated with infertility, the importance of the mind-body connection and how an integrative approach is invaluable. We'll talk about stress, nutrition, lifestyle and more, and in part 2, you'll learn some really practical take-aways shared by our experts. Let's dive in.
Resources:
To learn more about me and my reproductive & integrative psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.com
To sign up for the Fellowship in Reproductive & Integrative Psychiatry, please visit: PsychiatryFellowship.com.
Dr. Hartman shared her expertise as an eating disorder and adolescent medicine expert and we focused on how social media and today's society impact mental health and body image, the role that all this attention now on weight and weight loss medication play in this, what body neutrality (not just positivity) can do as part of a parenting approach, and much more.
Dr. Lauren Hartman is a double board-certified pediatrician and adolescent medicine specialist with nearly 20 years of experience treating children, adolescents, and young adults with eating disorders across hospital and outpatient settings. Throughout her career, Dr. Hartman has held numerous leadership positions at regional and national levels. Currently, she serves on the Eating Disorder Committee for the Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine (SAHM). Dr. Hartman maintains a private practice in Berkeley, CA, where she specializes in eating disorders.
She is the author of Freeing Children and Young Adults from Shame, Scales and Stigma: A Practical Guide for Parents, Educators and Clinicians.
Connect with Dr. Hartman:
- Website
Connect with Dr. Glezer:
- To learn more about me and my reproductive & integrative psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.com
- To sign up for the Fellowship in Reproductive & Integrative Psychiatry, please visit: PsychiatryFellowship.com
I attended a recent conference hosted by Northern California Psychiatric Society and the American Psychiatric Association that focused on many relevant and up to date topics, and in this episode I'll share some key pearls on themes related to climate anxiety, sleep, AI chatbots, neurodiversity, and more.
To learn more about me and my reproductive & integrative psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.com
To sign up for the Fellowship in Reproductive & Integrative Psychiatry, please visit: PsychiatryFellowship.com.
In this special International Women's Day episode, we're celebrating real progress in women's health — from landmark research changes to the first-ever FDA-approved medication for postpartum depression. We also touch on the growing conversations around menopause, PMDD, ADHD, and more. Plus, a reminder that the anxiety many women feel about today's world is valid — and how to channel it into empowerment.
Resources:
To learn more about me and my reproductive & integrative psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.com
To sign up for the Fellowship in Reproductive & Integrative Psychiatry, please visit: PsychiatryFellowship.com.
The experience of a difficult fertility journey is one that can have significant mental health effects. In this episode we'll discuss many of the factors that contribute - from interpersonal and relationship challenges, to work difficulties, financial strain, and much more. Psychological stress is also a leading reason why someone might choose to stop treatment, and I'll also share a framework for how to make that kind of difficult decision and key factors that can be protective for mental health.
Resources:
- Egg Whisperer Show:
- Chronically Reel and Clinically Relevant
- Ep. 22 on Infertility Awareness
- Ep. 106 on Grief and Loss
To learn more about me and my reproductive & integrative psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.com
To sign up for the Fellowship in Reproductive & Integrative Psychiatry, please visit: PsychiatryFellowship.com.
In this first episode of 2026, we'll discuss the important of three different kinds of personal investments - financial, time, and emotional - and how to use your fundamental values to make decisions about how to invest these precious resources.
Resources:
To learn more about me and my reproductive & integrative psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.com
To sign up for the Fellowship in Reproductive & Integrative Psychiatry, please visit: PsychiatryFellowship.com.
The 9th Annual Bay Area Reproductive Mental Health Conference took place in early November this year and was a wealth of information from experts in the field. In this episode, I share some of the most salient take-aways I had as an attendee.
Resources:
- To learn more about me and my reproductive & integrative psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.com
- To sign up for the Fellowship in Reproductive & Integrative Psychiatry, please visit: PsychiatryFellowship.com.
Dr. Stacy Greeter, a child and adolescent psychiatrist and expert in neurodivergence, shares her insights on how to recognize autism and how it may present differently in women, and provides many resources for clinicians and patients alike.
Connect with Dr. Greeter:
- Dr. Greeter's website
- Youtube channel
- Upcoming conference on Autism
Other Resources:
- To learn more about me and my reproductive & integrative psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.com
- To sign up for the Fellowship in Reproductive & Integrative Psychiatry, please visit: PsychiatryFellowship.com
The menopausal transition comes with many hormonal and biological changes. This episode, however, focuses on the psychology of that transition - what does aging mean? What does the end of reproduction signify? How do we navigate the challenges of midlife, such as family, work, and feeling fulfilled? Join me in this episode to reflect on this transition to ensure it feels psychologically healthy and not a midlife crisis.
Sign up for my webinar on Menopause Mastery, with guest speaker and hormone expert Dr. Cheruba Prabakar.
To learn more about me and my reproductive & integrative psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.com
To sign up for the Fellowship in Reproductive & Integrative Psychiatry, please visit: PsychiatryFellowship.com.
If you've wondered about the role of nutrition in your mental wellness and reproductive health journey, this is the podcast episode to listen to today. In this episode, Shannon Keefe, a functional nutritionist, shares her expertise on how to create a nutritional plan that's individualized and unique at various stages of life, such as perinatal, fertility journeys, perimenopause, and more.
Connect with Shannon:
Work With Shannon: https://l.bttr.to/EfTIq
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonkeefe/
Medium: https://medium.com/@integratenut
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/integrate__nutrition
Integrate Nutrition Website: www.integratenutrition.org/
Resources:
To learn more about me and my reproductive & integrative psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.com
To sign up for the Fellowship in Reproductive & Integrative Psychiatry, please visit: PsychiatryFellowship.com.
Our expert this week, Dr. Erica Bove, an OBGYN, reproductive endocrinologist, and coach, shares her expertise on navigating mental wellbeing during fertility journeys - addressing anxious thoughts, reframing mindset, and how to use information and education to alleviate uncertainty.
Connect with Dr. Bove --
loveandsciencefertility.com
Resources --
To learn more about me and my reproductive & integrative psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.com
To sign up for the Fellowship in Reproductive & Integrative Psychiatry, please visit: PsychiatryFellowship.com.
Many are discussing the potential benefits of creatine, so in this episode, I'll review for you what creatine is and how it might help symptoms of depression and cognitive well-being.
References:
2017 Pilot study of creatine and an SSRI
2025 RCT of creatine plus CBT
Resources:
To learn more about me and my reproductive & integrative psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.com
To sign up for the Fellowship in Reproductive & Integrative Psychiatry, please visit: PsychiatryFellowship.com.
Choosing the right prenatal vitamin can be stressful given the number of options on the market. In this episode, we'll review how to review supplements like prenatal vitamins for safety and the essential nutrients to ensure your prenatal vitamin is complete and comprehensive.
Resources:
ACOG Nutrient Guide: https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/nutrition-during-pregnancy
To learn more about me and my reproductive & integrative psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.com
To sign up for the Fellowship in Reproductive & Integrative Psychiatry, please visit: PsychiatryFellowship.com.
The FDA recently held a panel on the safety of SSRI medications in pregnancy, which was uninformed and negatively impacts perinatal patients and their mental health. This episode discusses that scientifically inaccurate event.
Resources:
ACOG Statement on the FDA Panel: https://www.acog.org/news/news-releases/2025/07/statement-on-benefit-of-access-to-ssris-during-pregnancy
To learn more about me and my reproductive & integrative psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.com
To sign up for the Fellowship in Reproductive & Integrative Psychiatry, please visit: PsychiatryFellowship.com.
Sexual health is integral to mental health and wellbeing. In this episode, Casey Hobbs, an occupational therapist and sex counselor, shares her expertise on the topic.
Connect with Casey and learn more about her upcoming workshop:
Workshop Details: At Albion Garden, Venice CA, on July 27th, 2-4pm. Free.
Contact Info:
BoundlessPelvicWellness.com
casey@boundlesOT.com
IG: caseyhobbsboundlessot
Other Resources:
To learn more about me and my reproductive & integrative psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit: AnnaGlezerMD.com
To sign up for the Fellowship in Reproductive & Integrative Psychiatry, please visit: PsychiatryFellowship.com.
We hear a lot about postpartum depression and anxiety -- 1 out of 5 are affected! And we hear a lot about the consequences and how to treat perinatal and postpartum mental health conditions. What we don't hear much about is what can be done to prevent this experience and how to plan ahead for a more positive postpartum time. In this episode, that's what Dr. Jill Zechowy and I will discuss. Dr. Jill is the author of Motherhood Survival Manual: Your Prenatal Guide to Prevent Postpartum Depression & Anxiety and shares her expertise with you today.
To learn more about me and my reproductive & integrative psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.com
To sign up for the Fellowship in Reproductive & Integrative Psychiatry, please visit: PsychiatryFellowship.com.
In this episode, I share an update on the role of exercise and movement in managing and preventing mental health symptoms across important reproductive transitions, such as pregnancy, perimenopause, and the premenstrual window.
2024 BMJ Article on Exercise for Depression
Resources:
- To learn more about me and my reproductive & integrative psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.com
- To sign up for the Fellowship in Reproductive & Integrative Psychiatry, please visit: PsychiatryFellowship.com.
Licensed midwife Sophia Henderson and her apprentice in training Carissa Rose share their wisdom and experience about midwifery care. We discuss the differences between midwifery care and other obstetric clinicians, dispel myths, and reflect on the importance of individualized, empowered support during this life transition.
Learn more: Born Wild Midwifery
Resources:
To learn more about me and my reproductive & integrative psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.com
To sign up for the Fellowship in Reproductive & Integrative Psychiatry, please visit: PsychiatryFellowship.com.
Our pelvic floor is essential for healthy function, and its ability to provide support can be disrupted by childbirth, hormonal changes such as those in perimenopause, stress, and more. In this episode, physical therapist and owner of LevelUp Wellness & PT, Chelsea Anjeski shares her expertise.
Learn more about Chelsea & LevelUp
Resources:
To learn more about me and my reproductive & integrative psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.com
To sign up for the Fellowship in Reproductive & Integrative Psychiatry, please visit: PsychiatryFellowship.com.
Dr. Minjeur, an expert in the female menstrual cycle, shares her expertise on topics like hormonal health, PCOS, and perimenopause, including the psychological impacts of challenges with hormones. You can learn more about Dr. Monica Minjeur and her practice: RadiantClinic.com
Resources:
To learn more about me and my reproductive & integrative psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.com
To sign up for the Fellowship in Reproductive & Integrative Psychiatry, please visit: PsychiatryFellowship.com.
I attended the annual NCPS conference in March and in this episode, I'm sharing several learning pearls from my experience - topics like Tai Chi for mental health, newer psychotherapy options, the gut-brain connection, and apps and AI tools for mental health support.
Links:
- NCPS.org
- MINDapp.org
To learn more about me and my reproductive & integrative psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.com
To sign up for the Fellowship in Reproductive & Integrative Psychiatry, please visit: PsychiatryFellowship.com.
Pain often comes with a host of mental health consequences and can sometimes be undertreated or dismissed in women. In this episode, I speak with Dr. Njideka N. Olatunde, a naturopathic clinician and master reflexologist on the way healing touch can target pain and provide relief.
Get in Touch with Njideka:
Resources:
To learn more about me and my reproductive & integrative psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.com
To sign up for the Fellowship in Reproductive & Integrative Psychiatry, please visit: PsychiatryFellowship.com.
March 8th, International Women's Day, is a celebration of women across the world - their accomplishments, achievements, and progress. This year's theme focuses on accelerating action to promote the next generation of women and girls. In line with this theme, I'm excited to share an interview with an accomplished female physician, Dr. Duggan, whose work does just that in serving young adolescents and young women in their reproductive health.
Links:
Get in Touch with Dr. Duggan:
- herhealthga.com
- Email: hello@herhealthga.com
- Instagram/TikTok/YouTube: @lorettadugganmd
- Facebook: @Dr.LorettaDuggan-HER Health
To learn more about me and my reproductive & integrative psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.com
To sign up for the Fellowship in Reproductive & Integrative Psychiatry, please visit: PsychiatryFellowship.com.
Endometriosis is a condition that impacts at least 10% of women, and we know it comes with significant mental health challenges - anxiety, depression, and a reduced quality of life. In this episode we'll review these associations and discuss how to create a comprehensive and holistic care plan for yourself if you're struggling with this condition.
Links:
APA article:
https://www.psychiatry.org/news-room/apa-blogs/how-endometriosis-can-impact-mental-health
Research reviews:
2023 Systematic review of the impact of endometriosis of anxiety, depression, and quality of life
2021 Meta-analysis of several studies across multiple countries
2022 Systematic review of prevalence rates of mental health symptoms in those with endometriosis
2022 review of CBT for endometriosis
To learn more about me and my reproductive & integrative psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.com
To sign up for the Fellowship in Reproductive & Integrative Psychiatry, please visit: PsychiatryFellowship.com.
Trauma and stress impact our sympathetic nervous system. In this episode, I speak with Marny Culpepper, an acupuncturist who specializes in using tools like breathwork to heal an overactive and overworked nervous system.
Connect with Marny:
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Website: https://MarnyCulpepper.com
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Vital Spark Wellness Consult booking link
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https://www.heartmath.com/
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Neurofit App link for 20% discount; affiliate disclosure- As a Neurological fitness coach, Marny earns a small commission from any purchases on the App made through this link.
Podcast Resources:
- To learn more about me and my reproductive & integrative psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.com
- To sign up for the Fellowship in Reproductive & Integrative Psychiatry, please visit: PsychiatryFellowship.com.
Termination for Medical Reasons is not often discussed but can be an immensely important and emotionally challenging experience for many in their reproductive journeys. In this episode, I had the opportunity to connect with Robin Imholte, who eloquently and meaningfully shared her experience.
To learn more about me and my reproductive & integrative psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.com
To sign up for the Fellowship in Reproductive & Integrative Psychiatry, please visit: PsychiatryFellowship.com.
Author Eileen Santos Rosete joins us to share the highlights and learning pearls of her newly published book - To Tend and To Hold, a much-needed reverent honor to those who have survived a pregnancy loss.
Links:
To Tend and to Hold: https://www.eileensantosrosete.com/to-tend-and-to-hold-book
Webinar on Menopause and Midlife Mental Health
To learn more about me and my reproductive & integrative psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.com
To sign up for the Fellowship in Reproductive & Integrative Psychiatry, please visit: PsychiatryFellowship.com.
Being a new parent is challenging! Communication with your partner is essential, and in this episode we'll review the first step of mindset work in order to effectively ask for help to improve feelings like guilt and overwhelm, and 9 strategies and tools you can use to effectively communicate with your partner to develop a strong relationship as new parents.
To learn more about me and my reproductive & integrative psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.com
To sign up for the Fellowship in Reproductive & Integrative Psychiatry, please visit: PsychiatryFellowship.com
Financial stress, especially during holiday times, is one of the leading causes of stress, anxiety, and insomnia in the US, and women are often affected more than men. In this episode, we'll dive into the data behind the connection of financial stress and mental health and review interventions to improve your financial mindset, from cognitive strategies to mindfulness skills.
2023 Study on Financial Stress: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35125855/
To learn more about me and my reproductive & integrative psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.com To sign up for the Fellowship in Reproductive & Integrative Psychiatry, please visit: PsychiatryFellowship.com.
I chat with Dr. Tamara Beckford, an ER physician and founder of UR Caring Docs, which helps high achieving women overcome burnout. She shares with us the definition of burnout, how to distinguish on a continuum with mental health challenges, how to prevent it, and when to reach out for help. This is a perfect time of year to listen to this, and I've already incorporated her suggestions into my own daily routine!
Connect with Dr. Beckford: UR Caring Docs
To learn more about me and my reproductive & integrative psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.com
To sign up for the Fellowship in Reproductive & Integrative Psychiatry, please visit: PsychiatryFellowship.com.
With this podcast, my online course, and other ventures, my goal is to increase the education of clinicians and the public on topics related to women's mental health and reproductive psychiatry. One of my favorite yearly learning opportunities is the annual Bay Area Reproductive Mental Health Conference. In this episode, I'll summarize the learning pearls I gleaned from my attendance last week. Topics include the psychology of assisted reproductive health, black maternal mental health, matrescence and identity, cannabis for perimenopause, yoga for perinatal depression, and navigating trauma and loss.
Links:
- Sign up today for the online Fellowship in Reproductive & Integrative Psychiatry!
- Podcast Season 1, Episode 16: Perinatal Mental Health in Black Mothers with Dr. Sinmi Bamgbose
- Dr. Gowri Aragam's Sense of Self Podcast
- UCSF's 8th Annual Reproductive Mental Health Conference
- YouTube Series on Thriving in Perimenopause
- Podcast Season 3 Episode 88: Matrescence and Postpartum Planning with Dr. Haggarty
To learn more about me and my reproductive & integrative psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.com
Election anxiety is prominent right now. A recent poll by the APA noted 73% of adults are worried. In this episode, we'll review the psychology behind this anxiety and four strategies to help manage it.
APA Annual Poll
Season 1, Episode 4 on an Introduction to Mindfulness
To learn more about me and my reproductive & integrative psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.com
To sign up for the Fellowship in Reproductive & Integrative Psychiatry, please visit: PsychiatryFellowship.com.
In our 100th episode, we'll look back on our past most popular episodes - from Omega 3 fish oil, to ADHD in women, to micronutrients magnesium and Vitamin D, pregnancy insomnia and anxiety, and others.
To learn more about me and my reproductive & integrative psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.com
To sign up for the Fellowship in Reproductive & Integrative Psychiatry, please visit: PsychiatryFellowship.com.
Dr. Megan Melo, a family medicine physician and life coach, joins us to talk about a very relatable topic - perfectionism and people-pleasing. In this conversation, we illustrate some common examples and you might find yourself nodding along, and give you some practical mindset tools, including the role of self-compassion, to help you get past these challenges and feel more fulfilled and less anxious in your life. We chat about the role of society expectations for women, midlife challenges, how ADHD and other neurodivergencies present differently in women, menopausal treatments, and much more.
Connect with Dr. Melo at www.healthierforgood.com , her podcast Ending Physician Overwhelm, and on IG @MeganMelloMD
To learn more about me and my reproductive & integrative psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.com To sign up for the Fellowship in Reproductive & Integrative Psychiatry, please visit: PsychiatryFellowship.com.
This episode will provide you with an outline for how to approach scientific studies to stay informed about your health. We'll use examples across reproductive psychiatry research to illustrate the points.
Register for the webinar on perimenopause: https://annaglezermd.com/perimenopause-webinar
To learn more about me and my reproductive & integrative psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.com
To sign up for the Fellowship in Reproductive & Integrative Psychiatry, please visit: PsychiatryFellowship.com.
Movement is medicine! In this episode, family medicine physician and exercise enthusiast Dr. Ionescu discusses the importance of everyday movement and physical activity, along with practical advice on questions like how much, what intensity, and how to get started.
Get in Touch with Dr. Ionescu:
- Website: drsaraionescu.com
- Instagram: @drsaraionescu
- YouTube: @DrSaraIonescu
- Facebook: facebook.com/drsaraionescu
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drsaraionescu
Webinar registration: https://annaglezermd.com/perimenopause-webinar
Study in BMJ on exercise for mental health: https://www.bmj.com/content/384/bmj-2023-075847
To learn more about me and my reproductive & integrative psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.com
To sign up for the Fellowship in Reproductive & Integrative Psychiatry, please visit: PsychiatryFellowship.com
In this episode, I'm speaking with gyn expert, Dr. Tina Sogocio on the topic of midlife medicine and the menopausal transition. There are so many myths about this phase of life. Those going through it may often feel dismissed and misunderstood. We dispel many misconceptions, discuss important topics like pelvic pain, and share how to approach perimenopause using a holistic and integrative mindset.
Resources:Learn more about Dr. Sogocio's clinical practice: https://www.mocimerced.com/
To learn more about me and my reproductive & integrative psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.com
To sign up for the Fellowship in Reproductive & Integrative Psychiatry, please visit: PsychiatryFellowship.com.
To learn more about thriving in Perimenopause: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4-R-qfSZgeiA5vaQPd-u4xr4Osv3m1rj
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 conditions, and some important treatment approaches, like the evidence for mindfulness and sensate focus therapy.
- ISSWSH (International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health): https://www.isswsh.org/
- Get in touch with Dr. Lodhi:
- On social media: @drsadafobgyn for Tiktok and IG
- YouTube: @drsadafintimacycoach and @themuslimsexpodcast
- Website: drsadaf.com
- Facebook: DrSadafintimacycoach
- Podcast: The Muslim Sex Podcast
To learn more about me and my reproductive & integrative psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.com
To sign up for the Fellowship in Reproductive & Integrative Psychiatry, please visit: PsychiatryFellowship.com.
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 and create new friends.
Links:
- Surgeon General's Report: https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/surgeon-general-social-connection-advisory.pdf
- Study on how long it takes to make a friend: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/0265407518761225
Connect/Helpful Resources:
- To learn more about me and my reproductive & integrative psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit: AnnaGlezerMD.com
- To sign up for the Fellowship in Reproductive & Integrative Psychiatry, please visit: PsychiatryFellowship.com
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 positively.
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
Pilot study on prescription Prenatal Vitamin: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30699214/
Podcast episodes mentioned:
- Planning for Postpartum - Episode 88
- Omega-3s for Mental Health - Episode 5
- Physical Activity and Mood - Episode 6
- Anti-inflammatory Diet - Episode 26
- Choosing the Right Supplement - Episode 79
- Choosing a Psychotherapy Style - Episode 20
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 yourself.
Links:**
Perimenopause Webinar on July 17th:https://annaglezermd.com/perimenopause-webinar
Connect with Dr. Nadia Sarwar:
- www.mumtawellness.com
- https://www.instagram.com/drnadiasarwar?igsh=YTQwZjQ0NmI0OA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
- https://www.facebook.com/nadia.sarwar.98?mibextid=LQQJ4d
- http://linkedin.com/in/nadia-sarwar-93624a309
Institutes to train in hypnosis:
- National Pediatric Hypnosis Training Institute
- American Society of Clinical Hypnosis
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 you the how and why of CBT as an effective tool using specific examples. '
Resources:
Great article on CBT for ADHD from ADDitude, a publication specializing in ADHD: https://www.additudemag.com/cognitive-behavioral-therapy-for-adhd/
2019 RCT of adults with CBT +/- medication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31280035/
2020 RCT of adults with CBT +/- medication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28413900/
2017 Meta-analysis of CBT in adults as effective as in kids: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28504540/
2020 Meta-analysis of CBT in adults: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27554190/
2024 Systematic review and Meta-analysis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38084075/
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 for perimenopause. In this episode, I'll share with you the vast amount of data on this topic in recent years, how it works, and how you can find help for yourself.
LINKS:
Research Articles:
- 2021 Review in Climacteric: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32627593/
- 2019 RCT in Menopause: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31453958/
- 2018 MENOS@Work Study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29315132/
Guide by the Women's Health Concern and British menopause society (Includes resources) https://www.womens-health-concern.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/02-WHC-FACTSHEET-CBT-WOMEN-FEB-2023-A.pdf
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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 4th trimester home medical care in MN: www.fourthtrimesterdoc.com
For nonprofit information: www.c4tc.co
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 this episode, we'll begin by defining important terms like nutritional and metabolic psychiatry, discuss the challenges with the research out there on this topic, and chat about how your food impacts your mental health.
Link: Change your Diet, Change Your Mind
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.
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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, and wisdom from her own experience and those of dozens of experts. In our conversation, Kelley shares candidly about her experience, with a sense of humor and ease, including the mental health impacts of parenting a child with disabilities and the importance of taking time for ones own well-being.
You can learn more about Kelley and this resource on her website: https://www.kelleycoleman.com/books
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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.
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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 discussions around perimenopause, and the challenge of Imposter Syndrome in female physicians, who are essential in making changes in those other three medical areas of opportunity.
Several studies discussed in this episode are:
KPMG survey
Imposter Syndrome 2020 Review
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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 provides a rich deep dive into how to assess the thyroid hormone, the different labs to review, and ways stress and lifestyle choices can impact our hormones.
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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 amazing organization that provides education and support to both clinicians and parents. This episode is my conversation with Meri Levy, a psychotherapist specializing in reproductive mental health and the chair of California's PSI Chapter.
Tools:Postpartum Support International Website
Call the PSI HelpLine:1-800-944-4773
Text “Help” to 800-944-4773 (EN)
Text en Español: 971-203-7773
To access the national mental health crisis line - dial 988
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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-certified physician, and successful business owner of both The Aesthetic Doctor and Concierge Medical Arts. You can find her online:
Website: www.theaestheticdoctor.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/doctorborger/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Aesthetic-Doctor/100078686972092/
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-aesthetic-doctor/id1611578378
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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
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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 psychological benefits, including pain, grief, and stress-management.
You can find Dr. Nguyen online at: www.multidimensionalpsychiatry.com and www.waterkeeperscommunity.com and learn more about her book at www.aloha-vietnam.com
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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 Psychiatry and her podcast as well.
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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.
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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 Therapy Episode - Season 1, Episode 25
Gratitude Episode - Season 1 - Episode 50
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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
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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 this innovative treatment tool.
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Postpartum Support International Climb Events:
Climb: https://www.postpartum.net/join-us/climbout/find-a-climb/
East Bay: https://www.classy.org/team/507430
Connect with Brooke:
Brooke Bralove Psychotherapy
www.brookebralove.com
FB: https://www.facebook.com/brookebralovepsychotherapy/
IG: @brookebralovepsychotherapy
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brookebralovepsychotherapy/
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 this episode, we'll discuss the background, the consequences, and three steps you can take to reduce your bedtime procrastination.
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Links:
Meta-analysis on Bedtime Procrastination: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36375334/
Episode on Omega-3s: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1888285/9587535
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 how to successfully navigate these transitions to feel your best, including how to incorporate lifestyle changes to improve health.
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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 integrative approach - fatigue, brain fog, depression, autoimmune conditions. My guest today is a neuropsychiatrist who specializes in these conditions and has written a guidebook to help you heal. Dr. Juliet Morgan is the co-author of “Long Illness: A Practical Guide to Surviving, Healing and Thriving," which focuses on conditions such as Long COVID. The book will help you build a foundation with your medical team, will address both physical and mental health symptoms, and share holistic solutions to help you feel better.
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Long Illness, the book: https://www.longillness.com/
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 who is going to be the ideal patient for this new and exciting treatment tool.
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Links: AJP Zuranolone for PPD Article: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37491938/
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.
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Connect with Dr. Venkataraman: Wayfinding Moms
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 overlooked in today's medical world.
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Connect with Dr. Faris:
Dr. Basma Faris: https://www.pollyprepmd.com/
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 ways autism and ADHD can present in women, and tools and tips to improve executive functioning if you have ADHD symptoms.
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Links:
Connect with Dr. Krystal Sodaitis:
http://Neurodiversedocs.com
LinkedIn: Krystal Revai Sodaitis
Facebook: Life coaching for gifted
Neurodiversity 911 free e-book: https://link.neurodiversedocs.com/neurodiversity911-9427
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.
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To connect with Dr. Nadia Ali:Website: https://www.theholistichealing.org/
You tube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FunctionalHolisticHealingDrNadiaAli-webinars/?sub_confirmation=1
Instagram: @restorative_lifestyle
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Functional-Holistic-Healing-113871263775688
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. Dan Siegel, not Dr. Stephen Porges
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Diana May Yoga: https://www.dianamay.com/
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.
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Helpful Links:
Help for Dads through PSI: https://www.postpartum.net/get-help/help-for-dads/
PPD in Men: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6659987/
Sad Dads: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2922346/
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-to-hearts—to inspire wholeness in pregnancy and motherhood.
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Important Links:
tocarrywonder.com
postpartum.net
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.
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Helpful Links:
National PCOS Association https://pcoschallenge.org/
PCOS Awareness Association https://www.pcosaa.org/
Review of psychiatric conditions in PCOS: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30066285/
Meta-analysis of mental health and PCOS: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32514730/
Systematic review of exercise as a treatment for PCOS: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34930180/
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.
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Helpful Links:
MGH's Postpartum Psychosis Project: https://www.mghp3.org/
Postpartum Support International HelpLine: 1-800-944-4773
Maternal Mental Health Hotline: 1-833-9-HELP4MOMS (via text or phone)
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 tips for how to navigate this effectively.
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Helpful Links:
Lancet Article 2023: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpub/article/PIIS2468-2667(22)00311-5/fulltext
Pew Research Article: https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2019/12/16/u-s-lacks-mandated-paid-parental-leave/
Blog Article on Maternity Leave and Mental Health: https://www.mindbodypregnancy.com/articles/maternity-leave-and-mental-health
Linked In Poll on Working Mothers: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/nearly-half-mothers-work-take-break-again-why-still-stigma-fairchild/
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.
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If you're a clinician and want to learn more, consider joining our Reproductive & Integrative Psychiatry Fellowship Program - PsychiatryFellowship.com**
Links:
Review of Adrenal Fatigue: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27557747
Summaries of adrenal fatigue:
- https://www.naturalmedicinejournal.com/journal/current-controversy-does-adrenal-fatigue-exist
- https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/is-adrenal-fatigue-real-201802281334
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 can have consequences for mom and baby.
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Helpful links:
https://d-mer.org/
2019 Study on D-MER: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31393168/
2021 Review of the Psychoneurobiology of D-MER: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34816221/
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 events to better understand the role of attachment in their lives and to help folks reconnect with their bodies, release pain, and feel better.
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Links:
Lisa Manca's website:
http://.lisamanca.com
Diane Poole Heller's work on Dynamic Attachment Repatterning Experience (DARE)
https://traumasolutions.com/
Book: Power of Attachment
https://traumasolutions.com/power-attachment-book/
American Dance Therapy Association:
https://adta.org/
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.
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Links to Studies:
2023 Study of Mental Health Symptoms of Long-COVID: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9810252/
2022 Review of Interventions for Long COVID: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9300978/
2022 Article on Brain Fog in Long COVID: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34672377/
American Psychological Association article on Long COVID: https://www.apa.org/monitor/2022/11/psychologists-long-covid
2022 Study on PTSD, anxiety, and depression in Long COVID: https://mental.jmir.org/2022/2/e33704
2022 Article on Cognitive Function in Long COVID: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35370620/
Combination of NAC and guanfacine for Long COVID: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9691274/
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.
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Resource:https://linktr.ee/Dr.Yemi_Famuyiwa
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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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.
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Helpful resources:
2021 Review of Stress in Pregnancy: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8824223/
2020 Review of Stress in Pregnancy that describes the Developmental Origins of Disease Hypothesis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28757456/
2021 Review of Resilience and Stress in Pregnancy: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34434079/
2022 JAMA Article of Impacts on Toddlers: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2791732
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.
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Helpful links:
2022 Study on ADHD in girls and women:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34231220/
2021 Study on hormonal conditions in women with ADHD:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33302160/
2019 Study on the impact of ADHD on daily life:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28043206/
Fellowship in Reproductive & Integrative Psychiatry:
www.PsychiatryFellowship.com
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.
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Links:
- Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley
- Fellowship in Reproductive & Integrative Psychiatry
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.
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- Dr. Heather Howard: www.HeatherHoward.com
- Center for Sexual Health and Rehab, by Dr. Heather Howard: www.SexualRehab.com
- Website to purchase items that improve sexual comfort: www.Ergoerotics.com
- American Association of Sexual Educators, Counselors, and Therapists aasect.org
- For a sexual health clinician: International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health: isswsh.org
- International Pelvic Pain Society: pelvicpain.org
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.
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Resources:
www.SleepEducation.com
www.SuperSleepMD.com
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 me and my reproductive psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.com
Links:
www.SleepEducation.com
www.SuperSleepMD.com
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.
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Links:2022 Study on Dep/Anx/PTSD after HG:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35726837/
2012 Study associating HG and Depression: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22946891/
This episode will challenge you to notice the cognitive thought errors in your life - errors like catastrophic thinking, overgeneralization, jumping to conclusions, and more - and discuss ways to overcome these errors in order to improve your mental state.
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Links:Cognitive-therapy psychologists with workbooks and other self-help materials:
Aaron Beck, PhD https://beckinstitute.org/
David Burns, MD https://feelinggood.com/
Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in women in the first postpartum year. This episode reviews the data on suicide risk in pregnant and postpartum women, highlighting the need for screening, evaluation, and treatment, because this is a preventable risk.
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Resources:JAMA Psychiatry article on maternal suicide: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33206140/
2020 Mom: https://www.2020mom.org/maternal-suicide
Health Services Research article: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/1475-6773.13533
Japanese study on suicide postpartum: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32369685/
AJOG article on suicide risk: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25751206/
AJOG article on maternal deaths in California: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6829056/
I define integrative psychiatry for listeners - a holistic approach that assesses and treats the entire patient from the biological, to the psychological, to the nutrition, lifestyle, and complementary approaches. We use a case example to dive into how to apply integrative psychiatry tools and determine if it's the right approach for you.
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We explore how body image changes during pregnancy and postpartum, the influence of societal expectations and social media, and I will share tips for how to improve your own body image and sense of self.
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Links:
Body Image Explained Article: https://nedc.com.au/eating-disorders/eating-disorders-explained/body-image/
BMC Systematic Review of Body Image in Pregnancy: https://bmcpregnancychildbirth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1471-2393-14-330
Body Image Journal article: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35594726/
Article on Facebook and Body Image: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27428109/
Radiance: https://annaglezermd.com/postpartum
In this episode, I'm so excited to be speaking with Dr. Matthea Rentea, a physician and advanced certified life and weight loss coach, on the topic of emotional eating. If you'd like help busting through self-sabotage and healing your relationship with food and your body, you'll want to tune in.
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Links:Weight Loss for Life Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1754476
The School of Sustainable Weight Loss: https://www.wlccacademy.com/school
This episode is the live webinar I offered to those interested in learning more about perinatal and postpartum depression and anxiety and different treatment options, with a comprehensive description of the virtual Accelerated Treatment Program offered by Women's Wellness Psychiatry. Stay turned to the end to hear the Q&A segment!
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Links:https://annaglezermd.com/accel-treatment-program
This episode is an exciting interview with the author of The Upgrade: How the Female Brain Gets Stronger and Better in Midlife and Beyond, Dr. Louann Brizindine. She and I talk about the neurobiology of female hormones, challenging the stigma of menopause, and much more!
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Link:Purchase The Upgrade directly from the publisher here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/591607/the-upgrade-by-louann-brizendine-md/
This episode is the next in the series reviewing supplements and botanicals for mood and mental health in women. We'll discuss Vitamin D and how it relates to depression in women, how to know if you are at risk for deficiency, and how to treat low levels.
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Links:
- Vitamin D and PCOS Review: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33113105/
- Vitamin D and Depression in Women Review, 2020: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31701847/
- PCOS and Depression: https://www.mindbodypregnancy.com/articles/pcos-connection-to-mood?rq=PCOS
- Review of Pregnancy/Postpartum depression and Vitamin D: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29649128/
This episode discusses the link between bipolar disorder and premenstrual mood symptoms, and the challenges of navigating the combination, with a focus on what has already been studied in the research and what is to come.
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Links:
2022 Article in Arch WMH: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35237876/
Review of BPAD and PMDD: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8423998/
Today's podcast focuses again on medication safety. We discuss why the ABCDX categories are outdated and discuss the newer and more effective labeling system for medications in pregnancy and lactation.
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Links:Women's Wellness Psychiatry's Virtual Accelerated Treatment Program: https://annaglezermd.com/accel-treatment-program
Pharmacy and Therapeutics 2016 article:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5083079/
Sleep is an essential human function and it is disturbed in 80% of pregnant patients. This can be due to mood or anxiety conditions or a medical reason. In this episode, we will discuss the background information about sleep, the role of sleep in mental health conditions, the ways poor sleep can impact pregnancy and lead to complications, and treatment solutions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia and medications.
Links:
These are CBTi options I recommend to patients, but am not affiliated with in any way:
- CBT for Insomnia: www.cbtforinsomnia.com and www.Somly.com
- Prescription CBTi option is www.Somryst.com.
- In the app store - "CBTi Coach"
Ketamine treatment is a growing option for depression and other mental health conditions. In this episode, listen to my interview with an expert in the field as Dr. McInnis shares the background of how ketamine works, what it can treat, and how you can learn more about it as an option for yourself.
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We review the challenges and obstacles women need to consider and create a plan for the postpartum period, including support, self-care, sleep, nutrition, pain management, breastfeeding, and how to be aware of postpartum depression and anxiety.
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Resource:Radiance Program - https://annaglezermd.com/postpartum
June is Infertility Awareness month and this episode is an interview with Dr. Molly Dahlman, a clinical psychologist who shares her own journey through the challenge of infertility and provides listeners with education and practical guidance on how to navigate that challenging emotional experience and how to support loved ones going through it as well.
Dr. Dahlman is a clinical psychologist who is passionate about women’s health and wellness. Her personal experience with infertility inspired her to further specialize in reproductive mental health. Dr. Dahlman spends most of her time outside of work wrangling 4 year-old boy/girl twins and a 3 year-old Lab/Husky mix. She also devours fiction as much as the afore-mentioned creatures allow, loves milk chocolate and travel, and is an unapologetic Masterpiece Theater junkie.
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Resource:https://resolve.org - National Infertility Organization
This next episode in the series on nutraceuticals and supplements reviews the role of folate as a way to treat depression, with a particular focus on pregnant women and other special populations.
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Links:
- Folate and Depression 2009 Review: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19909688/
- AJP 2012 RCT on L-methylfolate: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23212058/
- 2021 Review of Folate and L-methylfolate https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32827402/
- 2021 Review of Nutraceuticals in Depression: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34451918/
- 2015 Review of Obesity and L-methylfolate: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26613389/
- Prenatal supplement with methylfolate study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30699214/
Newer treatment options are being studied in psychiatry and in this episode I'm speaking with an expert on TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation), a treatment studied for depression, OCD, and various other conditions common in women's mental health. We discuss who is a good candidate, the logistics and experience of the intervention, and where to obtain a consultation.
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Links:Bay Psychiatric Associates: https://baypsychiatric.com/
Clinical TMS Society: https://www.clinicaltmssociety.org/
The most common concern I hear from women is that they feel overwhelmed. One way to address that is to ask for help. In this episode, we'll discuss the reasons why it may be hard for you to ask for help and then overcome 6 different thought obstacles getting in your way.
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Resources:PSI Helpline 1-800-944-4773 (4PPD)
Summary: In this timely episode we will debunk the myth that an elective abortion worsens mental health; discuss the impact of a medical termination on a woman's mental wellbeing; and reflect on the expected trauma response many women are having at hearing the news about the potential elimination of choice.
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Links:
Turnaway Study:
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/fullarticle/2592320
Therapeutic Termination and mental health: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8613757/
This episode is to raise awareness of Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month and Summit and discusses the 6 most common challenges in the transition to motherhood and how to ask for help and support.
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Links:Maternal Mental Health Summit:
https://facebook.com/groups/maternalmentalhealthsummit/
Radiance:
https://annaglezermd.com/postpartum
More and more research is coming out to support the link between what we eat and how we feel. In this episode, I discuss the concept of nutritional psychiatry, review the data on how an anti-inflammatory diet can improve depression and mood, and share tips on how to change your food to improve your mood.
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Links:
SMILES trial: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28137247/
2019 Meta-analysis in Nature: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41380-018-0237-8
2019 Meta-analysis in Clinical Nutrition: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30502975/
2018 Study of inflammation in adolescents: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29339318/
Bright light therapy is a type of non-pharmacological treatment that has data to show it is effective for seasonal symptoms of depression and also nonseasonal mood conditions like perinatal depression. In this episode, we'll review the history, mechanism, data, and how to use bright light therapy.
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Links:
2018 Review of complementary treatments for perinatal depression/anxiety: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29935979/
2019 Review of complementary treatments for perinatal depression/anxiety:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30423471/
2020 Metanalysis of light therapy for nonseasonal depression: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32622169/
This episode discusses the importance of couple's therapy, dispels common myths like "your relationship has to be really struggling to choose couples therapy," and discusses how to broach the topic with your partner and what to do if they are reluctant. I will also review the different types of couples therapy, from the Gottman method to EFT to sex therapy and provide various resources to get started.
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Links:
- Emotionally Focused Therapy: https://iceeft.com/what-is-eft/
- Meta-analysis on the Effectiveness of Couple Therapy: https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2020-43103-001
- EFT Review: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30605013/
- Gottman Therapy article: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6037577/
- Book for couples on the Gottman Method: 7 Principles for Making Marriage Work: https://www.gottman.com/product/the-seven-principles-for-making-marriage-work/
Summary:The thyroid is an essential endocrine organ in our bodies and when it is not functioning as it should, there could be various mental health symptoms. In this episode, I'll review the purpose of the thyroid gland, potential symptoms when it goes awry, and the option of using thyroid hormone to treat mental health conditions like depression.
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Links:Meta-analysis of augmentation strategies for depression: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34986373/
The number one question I am asked by patients is whether a medication is safe to take in pregnancy. In this episode, I will review the ways in which I help women answer that question, focusing on the balance between the risks of untreated illness versus the risks of medication, and guided by the primary principle that what is healthy for mom is healthy for baby.
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For additional information about medications in pregnancy, I recommend: www.WomensMentalHealth.org
www.MotherToBaby.org
This episode is part of the series where I review the most common supplements for mental health. Here, we'll discuss magnesium and its benefits for sleep, depression, anxiety, and PMS symptoms.
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Links:
2017 Review of Magnesium for Anxiety: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/9/5/429
2012 Magnesium for PMS symptoms: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25276694/
2017 Study of Magnesium for depression: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0899900716302441
2012 Magnesium for sleep: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23853635/
We will review the benefits of psychotherapy, the importance of finding a therapist with whom you'll make a good connection, and discuss in detail over a dozen different psychotherapy styles to help you find the best fit.
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Links:Aaron Beck Institute for CBT (https://beckinstitute.org/about/dr-aaron-beck/)
Anxiety and Worry Workbook (https://www.guilford.com/books/The-Anxiety-and-Worry-Workbook/Clark-Beck/9781606239186/tools)
To find a therapist near you, consider searching Psychology Today (www.psychologyToday.com)
This episode falls on International Women's Day, a day celebrating women around the world and an opportunity to think about women's contributions to culture, society, politics and more. It's also a time to think about aspects we want to change and move forward, and in this episode we'll focus on reproductive rights and gender equity. I'll share four specific steps you can make on an individual level to move towards gender equity and how that impact will ripple outwards.
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- UNICEF USA (https://www.unicefusa.org/ ). They are currently doing a targeted campaign for Ukrainian children. Their donation options are easy.
- Doctors without Borders: https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/what-we-do/news-stories/story/how-msf-responding-war-ukraine#p1 They focus on providing medical care, and plan to respond to mental health needs as well.
- Turnaway Abortion & Mental Health Study: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/fullarticle/2592320
- HBS Article on Gender Equity: https://hbr.org/2020/05/gender-equity-starts-in-the-home
I dispel several myths about menopause, such as that it's something to "just deal with." We discuss the risk factors, particularly for mood symptoms like depression and anxiety, and treatment options, from hormones, to psychotherapy, to dietary changes.
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Links:Harvard Mood and Cycles study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16585467/
SWAN Study on Menopause risks: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25417760/
Meta-Analysis of Age at Menopause: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25417760/
CBT for Menopausal Symptoms: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31453958/
Today's episode is all about the common experience of intrusive thoughts. We'll define what these are, the reasons they are so distressing and how they can impact our lives, and how to use psychological tools to reduce their impact. I'll also share information and resources about treatment, including information about postpartum OCD.
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Links:
To learn more about the group for Anxiety of Parenting in COVID: https://annaglezermd.com/announce-anxiety-parenting-group
Books by Karen Kleiman: "Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts" and "Dropping the Baby and Other Scary Thoughts."
This episode is an interview with Dr. Sinmi Bamgbose, a reproductive and integrative psychiatrist with expertise in the field of Black maternal mental health. We discuss racial disparities in Black perinatal mental health, including structural racism and barriers to treatment, review the extensiveness of the disparities by sharing some poignant data with you, and brainstorm ways to improve this for Black mothers and their clinicians.
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This episode focuses on the psychology behind negative emotions, particularly guilt, and how to use cognitive therapy skills and the psychology of self-compassion to reframe "Should" statements in order to improve feeling anxious & overwhelmed.
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Links:Dr. Kristin Neff: https://self-compassion.org/
Childbirth trauma impacts almost 40% of women who deliver. In this episode, I share the common descriptions of traumatic childbirth, review the different risk factors and protective factors for having a traumatic delivery, and discuss treatment options for symptoms of postpartum PTSD.
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Links:COVID-19 and Childbirth trauma: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33412491/
Beck, Driscoll, & Watson's book Traumatic Childbirth, published 2013 by Routledge Publishers (https://www.routledge.com/Traumatic-Childbirth/Beck-Driscoll-Watson/p/book/9780415678100)
TABS: http://www.tabs.org.nz/
PSI (postpartum.net)
I had the unique opportunity to interview Drs. Weirsgalla and Mauren, the authors of "Myself Again: The PARENTS Postpartum Survival Guide," a newly published book on the topic of postpartum depression. I was impressed with its unique ability to take this complex condition and provide a very accessible way of addressing it with useful skills and tools.
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Links:www.mompsychdocs.com
I review the symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), how to diagnose the condition, and several treatment options to consider with your doctor. I'll emphasize the importance of support around this condition and where to find that.
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Links:
International Association of Premenstrual Disorders:
https://iapmd.org/
Qualitative study on PMDD from 2020:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33115437/
Internet CBT for PMDD study from 2019:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30783069/
Sleep problems affect a significant number of people worldwide, and women can be more prone to it because of the sleep issues that occur with depression, pregnancy, and perimenopause. Melatonin is a commonly-used over the counter sleep supplement and in this podcast we'll review the evidence for it and discuss the optimal dosing and use.
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Links:
Review of melatonin in secondary sleep disorders: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29908879/
2022 Review of Melatonin:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33417003/
In this episode on reflection and resolutions, I share reflections on 2021, focusing on the impact of COVID-19 on women's mental health - from the stress of at-home parenting to the impact on pregnancy and postpartum. I then share data and tips on how to make effective resolutions for emotional wellness in this new year.
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Links:
WMH in the pandemic:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34077682/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33263142/
KFF Gender Gap in COVID:
https://www.kff.org/policy-watch/is-there-widening-gender-gap-in-coronavirus-stress/
Immediate Rewards Predict Adherence to Long-Term Goals: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27899467/
Subordinate and superordinate Goals:
https://iaap-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/aphw.12172
I discuss the relationship between hormonal contraceptives and mood, including some of the links with depression, to help guide you in your discussion with your doctor about the best contraceptive choice.
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Links:
An article I wrote on my blog: www.mindbodypregnancy.com/articles/hormonal-contraception-mood?rq=contraceptive2018 Contraception Article: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29496297/
2016 Danish Article: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27680324/
I discuss the biological and psychological challenges of breastfeeding and how that can impact symptoms of depression and anxiety postpartum, both at the start and during weaning.
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References in this episode:Fearless Formula Feeder: http://www.fearlessformulafeeder.com/
ACOG Article: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21734617/
I share several studies noting why women experience more holiday stress than others, including the different types of stress, and then discuss the consequences of that stress on your physical and psychological well-being. Finally, I will share a 6-step action plan to help you decrease the stress of the holiday season.
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Mentioned in this episode:APA survey: https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2006/12/women-stress
Mt. Sinai survey: https://www.southnassau.org/sn/the-truth-about-stress
I review the impact physical activity and exercise has on many conditions - i.e. energy, sleep, mood, and premenstrual symptoms. I also share the current recommendations for exercise, discuss the recent scientific data, and challenge you to do a few experiments of your own.
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Resources:
Radiance Program: annaglezermd.com/Radiance
Exercise and PMS: https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7465566/
Exercise & Sleep in Perinatal Women: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34081551/
Physical activity and perinatal and postpartum depression: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28589648/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29882074/
In this short episode, I will review the data behind Omega-3 fish oil and how and why it can improve depression in women - all to help you decide if it's a treatment option worth discussing with your doctor. Stay tuned for new episodes weekly!
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Articles referenced:Zhang 2020: www.nature.com/articles/s41398-020-00886-3
Cochrane Library: www.cochranelibrary.com
This episode will introduce you to mindfulness. I'll provide clarity on what mindfulness is and where the concept comes from, review the mental health benefits, and give you practical advice and suggestions for getting started.
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Articles referenced:
BMC Pregnancy 2019: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31601170/
Arch of WMH: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30982086/
Meta-analysis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27182732/
Midwifery 2018: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30099285/
I define self-care and self-nurture and share the most common psychological and logistical obstacles to engaging in self-care. I will then review an interesting study by Dr. Alice Domar on women and self-nurture and provide practical solutions for overcoming the obstacles to self-care.
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Resources mentioned:Eisenhower's Urgent-Important Matrix
Pomodoro Technique
Alice Domar, PhD. Self-Nurture: Learning to Care for Yourself as Effectively as You Do Everyone Else
I review the most prominent symptom of postpartum depression - anxiety. I'll share how to distinguish Postpartum Depression (PPD) from Postpartum Anxiety (PPA) and the baby blues, and how to recognize PPD, along with risk factors and how to decrease them.
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I'm so excited to launch this Women's Wellness Psychiatry podcast! In this introductory episode, I'll share my goals for you and the benefits of listening to this series, my education & clinical background, and provide a glimpse of topics to come!
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Resources:www.womensmentalhealth.org
www.postpartum.net
www.mindbodypregnancy.com/articles/tips-on-how-to-read-medical-journals