Women's Wellness Psychiatry

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 Therap...

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.  To learn more about me and my reproductive psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, pl...

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

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 i...

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.  To learn more about me and my reproductive psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.com Links: Folate and Depression 2009 Review: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/...

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.  To learn more ab...

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

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

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.  To learn more about me and my reproductive psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.com Links: Maternal Mental Health Summit: https://facebook.com/groups/mate...

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

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

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 resour...

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

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

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.  To learn more about me and my reproductive psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.com Links : 2017 Review of Magnesium for Anxiety: https://www.mdpi.com/2072...

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.  To learn more about me and my reproductive psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.com Links: Aaron Beck Institute for CBT ( https...

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...

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

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

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 fo...

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

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

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

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

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