Women's Wellness Psychiatry

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 d...

Dr. Rachel Beanland shares with us the benefits of mindfulness, breathwork, and time in nature, along with ways to navigate career transitions in order to feel more fulfilled in life. You can learn more about her work or become a client by visiting her website . To learn more about me and my reproductive & integrative psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGle...

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 challeng...

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...

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 suppor...

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 owne...

This episode will provide you with a blueprint for how to decide which supplements to take and how to evaluate each one for safety, cost, and more. We discuss several third party verification companies and tools, and these are listed for you below: Consumer Lab NSF Certification USP Verification To submit an idea for a future podcast episode and to learn more about me and my reproductive & int...

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, a...

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. To lea...

Let's make 2024 all about enhancing your self-worth - your belief in yourself as a respectable and lovable human being. In this episode, we'll explore the challenges of self-worth and discuss four elements to help you develop a strong internal core of self-worth: acceptance, self-compassion, self-identity, and unconditional love.  To learn more about me and my reproductive & integrat...

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 Ep...

In this episode, Dr. Susan Baumgaertel, an expert on the menopausal transition, shares with us pearls and tips from her newly published book, the Menopause Menu.  To connect with Dr. Baumgaertel and learn more about this valuable resource, go to: https://www.menopausemenu.com/book/ http://myMDadvocate.com To learn more about me and my reproductive & integrative psychiatry clinic helping patien...

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. To learn more about...

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...

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 transit...

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, depressi...

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...

There can be so many transitions in a woman's reproductive life - from pregnancy to postpartum and from maternity leave back to work as two examples. Dr. Priyanka Venkataraman, an OBGYN and coach, joins us to share her expertise in helping those making these transitions to embrace the change successfully and find fulfillment.  To learn more about me and my reproductive & integrative psych...

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.  To learn m...

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 too...

Dr. Nadia Ali joins us to teach us about functional medicine and its value in treating conditions like autoimmune disorders. We discuss the impact of autoimmune problems on emotional wellbeing, the role of mindfulness and other integrative treatment tools, and how working with a functional medicine specialist may help you. To learn more about me and my reproductive & integrative psychiatry cli...

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 To learn more...

This Father's Day, let's talk about paternal postpartum depression, which affects 1/10 fathers. There are risk factors, precipitating factors, and impacts on the entire family unit to discuss, along with treatment options and ways we can decrease risk and stigma as a society.  To learn more about me and my reproductive & integrative psychiatry clinic helping patients across Californi...

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 mot...

Polycystic ovarian syndrome is a condition that impacts 15% of reproductively aged women in this country and has countless physical and psychological impacts. We'll focus on the emotional effects and discuss ways to feel better.  To learn more about me and my reproductive & integrative psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.com To learn more abou...