Women's Wellness Psychiatry

Postpartum psychosis is a psychiatric emergency that impacts 1/1000 postpartum women. We'll discuss the signs and symptoms, what to look out for in a loved one, how to reduce your risk, and treatment options. To learn more about me and my reproductive & integrative psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.com To learn more about the Fellowship in R...

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...

There are many myths and misconceptions about women's hormones. We'll cover various misunderstandings that exist around topics like perimenopause, hormone treatment and hormone testing, PCOS, adrenal fatigue, and postpartum depression.  To learn more about me and my reproductive & integrative psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.com If you...

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.  To learn...

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...

COVID has impacted millions and millions, and in this episode we will talk about long-term consequences, particularly the cognitive and mental health challenges of Long COVID.  To learn more about me and my reproductive psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.com Links to Studies:  2023 Study of Mental Health Symptoms of Long-COVID: https://www.ncbi.nlm.ni...

In this important episode, I interview Dr. Oluyemisi Famuyiwa, an expert in the field of fertility preservation. We will discuss the importance and obstacles of fertility preservation, with a special lens towards cancer patients.  To learn more about me and my reproductive psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.com Resource: https://linktr.ee/Dr. Yemi_Fam...

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.  To learn more about me and my reproductive...

I define concepts like anxiety, worry, and stress, and review the potential negative consequences on child development if mothers experience these symptoms during pregnancy, with the goal of encouraging treatment and support. To learn more about me and my reproductive psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.com Helpful resources: 2021 Review of Stress in P...

We discuss how ADHD is often misdiagnosed in girls and women, the association with other mental health conditions like anxiety, discuss the impact of hormones on symptoms, and review the challenges and importance of treating ADHD in pregnancy.  To learn more about me and my reproductive psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.com Helpful links:  2022 Study...

This season finale episode focuses on a theme central to Thanksgiving - gratitude. Learn more about the benefits of a gratitude practice and discover several ways to start your own.  To learn more about me and my reproductive psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.com Links: Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley  Fellowship in Reproductive & Inte...

Dr. Heather Howard, a sexologist and sexual health educator, talks to us about topics often considered taboo to discuss, even with our doctors - the relationship of our sexual health to our mental, emotional, and physical well-being and how to address common issues like pelvic pain and low libido.  To learn more about me and my reproductive psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, ple...

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 cli...

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 cli...

I discuss the impact of nausea and vomiting in pregnancy, including hyperemesis gravidarum, on mood and mental health, and how to address it to improve your quality of life. To learn more about me and my reproductive psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.com Links: 2022 Study on Dep/Anx/PTSD after HG: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35726837/ 2012 Study...

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.  To learn more about me and my reproductive psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.com Links: Cognit...

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.  To learn more about me and my reproductive psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.com Resou...

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.  To learn more about me and my reproductive psychiatry...

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.  To learn more about me and my reproductive psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - http://AnnaGlezerMD.com Links: Body Image Explained Article: https://nedc.com.au/ea...

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.  To learn more about me and my reproductive psychiatry clinic helping patients across Ca...

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! To learn more about me and my reproductive psychiatry clin...

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 Brizendine. She and I talk about the neurobiology of female hormones, challenging the stigma of menopause, and much more! To learn more about me and my reproductive psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.com...

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.  To learn more about me and my reproductive psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.com Links: Vi...

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.  To learn more about me and my reproductive psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.com Links : 2022 Article in Arch WMH: https://pubmed...

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.  To learn more about me and my reproductive psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.com Links: Women's Wellness Psychiatry's Virtual Accelera...