Women's Wellness Psychiatry
I'm a reproductive & integrative psychiatrist here to help you make sense of the complex world of women's mental health. If your goal is to improve your emotional well-being, find fulfillment, and feel like your best self, you're in the right place. My podcast will help you gain awareness & education on key topics in women's mental health & steer you towards actionable advice based on integrative mental health treatment approaches. Please note that while Anna Glezer, MD is a clinical doctor, this podcast is not a substitute for nor should be taken as medical advice. No specific health advice is being given on this podcast and no physician-client relationship is created by you listening to this podcast. All information provided on this podcast is for informational purposes only.
Episodes
102 episodes
Learning Pearls from the 8th Annual Reproductive Mental Health Conference
With this podcast, my online course, and other ventures, my goal is to increase the education of clinicians and the public on topics related to women's mental health and reproductive psychiatry. One of my favorite yearly learning opportunities ...
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Episode 102
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22:58
Election Anxiety
Election anxiety is prominent right now. A recent poll by the APA noted 73% of adults are worried. In this episode, we'll review the psychology behind this anxiety and four strategies to help manage it.
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Episode 101
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11:21
Celebrating 100 Episodes by Reviewing Fan Favorite Topics
In our 100th episode, we'll look back on our past most popular episodes - from Omega 3 fish oil, to ADHD in women, to micronutrients magnesium and Vitamin D, pregnancy insomnia and anxiety, and others. *******To learn more abo...
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Episode 100
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14:05
Perfectionism & People-Pleasing with Dr. Melo
Dr. Megan Melo, a family medicine physician and life coach, joins us to talk about a very relatable topic - perfectionism and people-pleasing. In this conversation, we illustrate some common examples and you might find yourself nodding along, a...
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Episode 99
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37:08
Making Sense of Scientific Data
This episode will provide you with an outline for how to approach scientific studies to stay informed about your health. We'll use examples across reproductive psychiatry research to illustrate the points. Register for the webinar on...
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Episode 98
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11:56
Movement as Medicine with Dr. Ionescu
Movement is medicine! In this episode, family medicine physician and exercise enthusiast Dr. Ionescu discusses the importance of everyday movement and physical activity, along with practical advice on questions like how much, what intensity, an...
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Episode 97
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30:14
Midlife Medicine with Dr. Sogocio
In this episode, I'm speaking with gyn expert, Dr. Tina Sogocio on the topic of midlife medicine and the menopausal transition. There are so many myths about this phase of life. Those going through it may often feel dismissed and misunder...
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Episode 96
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43:21
Sexual Wellness with Dr. Lodhi
We're talking about sexual health and wellness in this episode with expert Dr. Sadaf Lodhi, an obgyn and sex therapist. We cover topics like the impact of hormones on sexual health, particularly during postpartum and perimenopause, the way sexu...
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Episode 95
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42:33
Loneliness
The loneliness epidemic has been plaguing Americans, with the surgeon general coming out last year saying that loneliness is equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes per day in terms of the impact on our health. The solution is social connection, an...
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Episode 94
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16:52
Body Image with Dr. Abdalla
Dr. Glezer and Dr. Abdalla, a clinical psychologist specializing in women's mental health, cover the extremely relevant topic of body image in this episode, with a focus on how body image concerns change in pregnancy and postpartum. Dr. Abdalla...
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Episode 93
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33:50
Planning for Conception
We discuss 9 strategies to help you get started in planning for a healthy pregnancy and postpartum experience, from choosing the right prenatal vitamin, to treating mental health conditions, to decisions around nutrition, exercise, and support ...
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Episode 92
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17:24
Clinical Hypnosis with Dr. Sarwar
Clinical hypnosis is a tool that can be used to treat many mental health and physical health ailments, from anxiety to pain to other challenges. In this episode, Dr. Nadia Sarwar, will share her expertise on the topic, discussing what this is a...
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Episode 91
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27:18
CBT for ADHD
ADHD in women is often misdiagnosed or underdiagnosed. In this episode, we'll discuss a treatment tool - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - that has an immense amount of research supporting its use. I will discuss which questions to ask yourself to...
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Season 3
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Episode 90
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15:38
CBT for Perimenopause
Perimenopause affects millions of women, with estimates that over a billion women will be postmenopausal by 2030. Symptoms can include brain fog, mood and anxiety shifts, hot flashes, and many more that impact daily functioning. There are lots ...
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Season 3
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Episode 89
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9:25
Matrescence and Postpartum Planning with Dr. Haggarty
Dr. Michelle Haggarty and I discuss in depth the challenges and complexities of the first few days, weeks, and months postpartum. She shares with us how to plan for the postpartum across 5 essential domains: Nutrition, Physical Health, Environm...
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Season 3
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Episode 88
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39:43
Nutritional Psychiatry with Dr. Ede
Dr. Georgia Ede, an internationally recognized expert in nutritional and metabolic psychiatry, speaks with us about nutritional psychiatry. What we eat impacts so much of our medical, physiological, psychological, environmental, and social expe...
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Season 3
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Episode 87
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41:52
Perinatal Substance Use with Dr. Sarah Nasir
Dr. Sarah Nasir, a family medicine physician and addictions expert, shares with us her wisdom on the important topic of substance use in perinatal patients, focusing particularly on opiate addiction. To learn more about me and my rep...
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Season 3
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Episode 86
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35:08
Interview with Kelley Coleman, author of Everything No One Tells You About Parenting a Disabled Child
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 ...
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Season 3
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Episode 85
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42:16
Breathwork, mindfulness, and nature with Dr. Rachel Beanland
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 visi...
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Season 3
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Episode 84
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29:40
International Women's Day 2024
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 managem...
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Season 3
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Episode 83
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15:03
Thyroid Health for Mental Health with Dr. Gibbs
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, ...
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Season 3
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Episode 82
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42:56
Postpartum Support International with Meri Levy, LMFT
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 i...
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Season 3
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Episode 81
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24:15
Body Image and Self-Image with Dr. Borger
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 l...
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Season 3
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Episode 80
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33:24
Choosing Your Supplement
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 be...
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Season 3
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Episode 79
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13:51
Ecotherapy & Spirituality with Dr. Nguyen
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 h...
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Season 3
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Episode 78
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35:41