The Girlfriend Doctor w/ Dr. Anna Cabeca

Dry Eye Syndrome plagues so many women as they get older. Our eyes naturally deteriorate, but there are some amazing ways that you can boost your eye health. I'm joined by Dr. Travis Zigler and Dr. Jenna Zigler, optometrists who specialize in dry eyes, to talk about what we can do right away to improve our eye health. Key Takeaways Your 3 Day Challenge to Reduce your Blue Light Exposure: Turn off...

On this episode of The Girlfriend Doctor Show, Dr. Anna has Friendsgiving with Diana Davis and Karen Hall! The holiday season can be a tough time, especially amongst families that have gone through divorce or live in different locations. With a global pandemic being a primary focus of concern this year, many families won't be able to have normal get-togethers during the holidays, which can be stre...

Alzheimer's Disease is a leading degenerative disease in our older population, but it's one that you can prevent and even treat with early diagnosis. I'm joined by Dale E. Bredesen, MD , to talk about his tremendous work with Alzheimer's patients. Key Takeaways Minor oral concerns that can contribute to Alzheimer's Disease Root canals Mercury Periodontitis Gingivitis Leaky Gums About Dale E. Brede...

Pelvic floor pain is one of the most common issues we have that no one talks about. I'm joined by my girlfriend, Dr. Brianne Grogan, to talk about how she makes relieving pelvic pain accessible and, dare I say, fun. Key Takeaways The steps to relieve pelvic floor pain at home: Deep breathing Relaxation techniques Body scanning Stretching Talk about your pelvic pain About Dr. Brianne Grogan With ne...

On this episode, Dr. Anna sits down with Mindy Jones Lee & Dana Donofree to talk about breast health awareness, exercises to keep your breasts in shape, as well as a fashion line of bras specifically for women who have gone through breast cancer or a mastectomy. Mindy Jones Lee is the founder of Energy Holistic Health, an integrative health coaching platform which helps women work on a combination...

It's time to stop the negative talk to both yourself and the people around you. We're introducing conscious communication from here on out. I'm joined by Mary Shores to talk about how she created this communication model to positively impact her personal and business relationships. Key Takeaways What's on the Do Not Say List: No Not Can't  Won't However Unfortunately About Mary Shores Mary Shores...

This is the season of breast cancer awareness! On this episode of The Girlfriend Doctor Show, Dr. Anna speaks with Dr. Véronique Desaulniers, The Breast Cancer Conquerer, about different tips and tricks to keep breast health as a top priority, as well as how you can self examine and detect breast cancer early on. *Always seek the advice of your own physician or qualified health professional before...

Binge eating happens to all of us, whether due to addiction or emotional trauma. I'm joined by Dr. Glenn Livingston to talk about how he cured himself of binge eating by following four simple rules. About Dr. Glenn Livingston Glenn Livingston, Ph. D. is a veteran psychologist and was the long-time CEO of a multi-million dollar consulting firm that has serviced several Fortune 500 clients in the fo...

Taking a holistic approach to your health means looking at your mental, emotional, spiritual, physical, and nutritional health. I'm joined by wellness coach Sarah Anne Stewart to talk about how she encourages holistic health with her clients. She also shares some great tips on increasing your overall wellness! Key Takeaways Some quick exercises you can start doing that will help you heal your ment...

The way we exercise after we turn 50 absolutely has to include a few essential elements. Strength training and working smarter, not harder, will keep you in tip-top condition! I'm joined by Debra Atkinson, founder of Flipping 50 , to talk about keeping fit in your menopausal years. Key Takeaways Exercise smarter by doing shorter workers with bigger impact. [11:40] Prioritize strength training in y...

Grief is one of the most difficult emotions for humans to process. I'm joined by grief therapist, Deb Antinori, to talk about how you can support yourself with brainspotting, a technique designed to ground and calm yourself. Key Takeaways: Identify what feels good, comfortable, or at least "less bad" in your body, then avert your gaze and try to return to a state of homeostasis. [26:00] Be gentle...

Showing up as your most authentic self to create your brand is the future for women in perimenopause and menopause. I'm joined by speaker and personal branding expert, Juju Hook, to talk about how you can create your own personal brand. Key Takeaways Search for what lights you up. When you find that one thing that brings you joy, create your personal brand around that. [14:15] Don't wait for the o...

Staying positive is one of the keys to navigating your way through menopause without thinking you're going crazy. Or worse - giving in to the panic and despair you might feel! I invite you to join my Magic Menopause program where you can experience these changes with other women who get it. Key Takeaways Don't give up. Let's take this one day at a time. You can go forward two steps at a time. [7:4...

Creating an abundantly aligned and extraordinary life is within your grasp. All you need to do is believe in yourself, set firm boundaries, and set your intention to live your wildest dreams. I'm joined by Natalie Matushenko who talks us through her seven steps to an extraordinary life. About Natalie Matushenko Natalie Matushenko, PCC, CPCC is a leadership coach, best-selling author, transformatio...

If your body isn't producing enough of the right digestive enzymes, you might need a little bit of help. Supplementing the enzymes you lack will help improve your digestion and overall health. I'm joined by Steven Wright, co-founder of The Healthy Gut Company , to talk about how he healed his gut issues by experimenting with enzymes. About Steven Wright Steve is an engineer who developed the Speci...

The only medicine we truly need to live a long and healthy life comes from the food we eat. I'm joined by Ali Miller, RD to talk about her approach to nutrition that focuses on ketosis to treat long-term and chronic health conditions. About Ali Miller, RD Ali Miller is an integrative functional medicine practitioner with a background in naturopathic medicine. She is a Registered and Licensed Dieti...

We're celebrating four years of Julva today! This episode is a birthday party full of all the benefits Julva has for your vulva, sexual health, and libido! Listen for all the presents I have for you. About Julva: The Summer of Love This month marks four wonderful years with Julva! Julva is the all-natural, anti-aging cream for your delicate feminine parts that I spent years creating . This cream h...

Eating a diet completely devoid of vegetables sounds like a recipe for health disaster. But that's what the carnivore diet is! My guest this week, Dr. Paul Saladino , is the author of The Carnivore Code and is thriving on a diet without veg. About Paul Saladino, M.D. Dr. Saladino is the leading authority on the science and application of the carnivore diet. He has used this diet to reverse autoimm...

Do you feel like the luckiest person in the world? If not, why not? Learn how you can create more luck in your life by following these practices shared by my guests, Gay Hendricks and Carol Kline, authors of Conscious Luck . About Gay Hendricks and Carol Kline Gay Hendricks, Ph. D., has served for more than forty years as one of the major contributors to the fields of relationship transformation a...

Recovering from a betrayal, whether your partner cheated or your best friend shared your deepest secrets, is a process. I'm joined by Dr. Debi Silber to talk about her work helping women discover their Post Betrayal Transformations. About Dr. Debi Silber Dr. Debi Silber is a holistic psychologist, the founder of The Post Betrayal Transformation Institute. She's a recognized health, mindset, empowe...

Years of agriculture modification has destroyed our wheat supply, stripping it of its beneficial nutrients and increasing harmful elements. I'm joined by Dr. William Davis , author of Wheat Belly, to talk about how we can heal our chronic diseases likely caused by an overconsumption of wheat. About Dr. William Davis William Davis, MD is cardiologist and author of the New York Times #1 bestseller,...

No matter how old you are, if you're still cycling it's not too late to rewrite your period story. I'm joined by The Period Girl herself, Nicole Jardim , to talk about how you can fix your period in as little as six weeks. About Nicole Jardim Nicole Jardim is a Certified Women's Health Coach, writer, speaker, mentor, and the creator of Fix Your Period, a series of programs that empower women to re...

You can be following the healthiest diet out there, but did you know that it might not be the healthiest diet for YOU? I'm joined by Cristina Curp, creator of The Castaway Kitchen , to talk about how you can heal from autoimmune disease using food as medicine. About Christina Curp Cristina Curp is the creator of The Castaway Kitchen, a popular food blog and online community dedicated to delicious,...

Emerging research shows that our early years have a lasting impact on not only our mental and physical health, but our health, wellbeing, and lifespan. I'm joined by Dr. Sarah McKay , a neuroscientist based in Australia, to discuss the intersection of nature, nurture, and a woman's brain. About Dr. Sarah McKay Dr. Sarah McKay sums up her research with the words, 'Nature, Nurture and Neuroplasticit...

Our sexual education has failed us - especially for women in their 20s and 30s. I'm joined by my daughter, Brittney, to talk about how we can start empowering our sexuality after not having a full understanding for years! This is exactly what you need to know about your sexual health. About this episode Hands up - who learned about sex by watching late-night cable porn? Unfortunately, you are not...