Women's Wellness Psychiatry

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

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 and you can sign up for the free webinar

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. 

You can find more about Dr. Gibbs and download her supplements guide on her website: www.danagibbsmd.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 free webinar "Discovering Integrative Psychiatry using Omega 3s as a Treatment Tool, or to register for the Fellowship in Reproductive & Integrative Psychiatry, please visit: PsychiatryFellowship.com

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


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 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 

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 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 & 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. 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



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

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 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

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 & 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 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

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
Now open for 2024 registration!

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 patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.com

To sign up for the Fellowship in Reproductive & Integrative Psychiatry, please visit: PsychiatryFellowship.com

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 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

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.


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

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. 

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 Dr. Jennifer Roelands, please visit http://WellWomanMD.com

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. 

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

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.


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

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. 

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

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. 

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

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. 

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

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.

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 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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To sign up for the Fellowship in Reproductive & Integrative Psychiatry, please visit: PsychiatryFellowship.com

Connect with Diana May Today!
Diana May Yoga: https://www.dianamay.com/