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
126 episodes
Learning Pearls from the 9th Annual Reproductive Mental Health Conference
The 9th Annual Bay Area Reproductive Mental Health Conference took place in early November this year and was a wealth of information from experts in the field. In this episode, I share some of the most salient take-aways I had as an attendee.&n...
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Episode 126
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14:19
Autism in Women with Dr. Greeter
Dr. Stacy Greeter, a child and adolescent psychiatrist and expert in neurodivergence, shares her insights on how to recognize autism and how it may present differently in women, and provides many resources for clinicians and patients alike.&nbs...
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Episode 125
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36:30
The Psychology of Menopause
The menopausal transition comes with many hormonal and biological changes. This episode, however, focuses on the psychology of that transition - what does aging mean? What does the end of reproduction signify? How do we navigate the challenges ...
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Episode 124
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16:16
Nutrition for Reproductive Mental Health with Shannon Keefe
If you've wondered about the role of nutrition in your mental wellness and reproductive health journey, this is the podcast episode to listen to today. In this episode, Shannon Keefe, a functional nutritionist, shares her expertise on how to cr...
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Episode 123
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35:50
Managing Mental Health on Your Fertility Journey with Dr. Bove
Our expert this week, Dr. Erica Bove, an OBGYN, reproductive endocrinologist, and coach, shares her expertise on navigating mental wellbeing during fertility journeys - addressing anxious thoughts, reframing mindset, and how to use information ...
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Episode 122
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40:04
Creatine for Mental Health
Many are discussing the potential benefits of creatine, so in this episode, I'll review for you what creatine is and how it might help symptoms of depression and cognitive well-being. References:
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Episode 121
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13:46
Choosing a Prenatal Vitamin
Choosing the right prenatal vitamin can be stressful given the number of options on the market. In this episode, we'll review how to review supplements like prenatal vitamins for safety and the essential nutrients to ensure your prenatal vitami...
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Episode 120
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12:05
Reflections on the FDA Panel of SSRIs in Pregnancy
The FDA recently held a panel on the safety of SSRI medications in pregnancy, which was uninformed and negatively impacts perinatal patients and their mental health. This episode discusses that scientifically inaccurate event. Re...
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Episode 119
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13:18
Sexual Health with Occupational Therapist Casey Hobbs
Sexual health is integral to mental health and wellbeing. In this episode, Casey Hobbs, an occupational therapist and sex counselor, shares her expertise on the topic. Connect with Casey and learn more about her upcoming workshop:
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26:30
Preventing Postpartum Depression with Dr. Zechowy
We hear a lot about postpartum depression and anxiety -- 1 out of 5 are affected! And we hear a lot about the consequences and how to treat perinatal and postpartum mental health conditions. What we don't hear much about is what can be done to ...
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Episode 117
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25:03
An Update on Exercise for Reproductive Mental Health
In this episode, I share an update on the role of exercise and movement in managing and preventing mental health symptoms across important reproductive transitions, such as pregnancy, perimenopause, and the premenstrual window.
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Episode 116
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13:27
Choosing a Midwife with Born Wild Midwifery
Licensed midwife Sophia Henderson and her apprentice in training Carissa Rose share their wisdom and experience about midwifery care. We discuss the differences between midwifery care and other obstetric clinicians, dispel myths, and reflect on...
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Episode 115
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41:25
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy with Chelsea Anjeski
Our pelvic floor is essential for healthy function, and its ability to provide support can be disrupted by childbirth, hormonal changes such as those in perimenopause, stress, and more. In this episode, physical therapist and owner of LevelUp W...
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Episode 114
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27:34
Restorative Reproductive Medicine with Dr. Minjeur
Dr. Minjeur, an expert in the female menstrual cycle, shares her expertise on topics like hormonal health, PCOS, and perimenopause, including the psychological impacts of challenges with hormones. You can learn more about Dr. Monica Minjeur and...
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Episode 113
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46:23
Learning Pearls from NorCal Psychiatry Conference
I attended the annual NCPS conference in March and in this episode, I'm sharing several learning pearls from my experience - topics like Tai Chi for mental health, newer psychotherapy options, the gut-brain connection, and apps and AI tools for...
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Episode 112
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11:14
Healing Touch for Treating Pain with Njideka Olatunde, ND
Pain often comes with a host of mental health consequences and can sometimes be undertreated or dismissed in women. In this episode, I speak with Dr. Njideka N. Olatunde, a naturopathic clinician and master reflexologist on the way healin...
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Episode 111
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32:42
Int'l Women's Day & Adolescent Sexual Health with Dr. Duggan
March 8th, International Women's Day, is a celebration of women across the world - their accomplishments, achievements, and progress. This year's theme focuses on accelerating action to promote the next generation of women and girls. In line wi...
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Episode 110
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29:12
Endometriosis Impacts on Mental Health
Endometriosis is a condition that impacts at least 10% of women, and we know it comes with significant mental health challenges - anxiety, depression, and a reduced quality of life. In this episode we'll review these associations and discuss ho...
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Episode 109
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15:49
Healing Your Nervous System with Marny Culpepper
Trauma and stress impact our sympathetic nervous system. In this episode, I speak with Marny Culpepper, an acupuncturist who specializes in using tools like breathwork to heal an overactive and overworked nervous system. Connect ...
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Episode 108
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40:05
Termination for Medical Reasons - A Patient Perspective
Termination for Medical Reasons is not often discussed but can be an immensely important and emotionally challenging experience for many in their reproductive journeys. In this episode, I had the opportunity to connect with Robin Imholte, who e...
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Episode 107
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48:26
Grief and Loss with Author Eileen Rosete
Author Eileen Santos Rosete joins us to share the highlights and learning pearls of her newly published book - To Tend and To Hold, a much-needed reverent honor to those who have survived a pregnancy loss. Links:To Ten...
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Episode 106
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40:23
Communication for New Parents
Being a new parent is challenging! Communication with your partner is essential, and in this episode we'll review the first step of mindset work in order to effectively ask for help to improve feelings like guilt and overwhelm, and 9 strategies...
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Episode 105
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17:20
Financial Wellness
Financial stress, especially during holiday times, is one of the leading causes of stress, anxiety, and insomnia in the US, and women are often affected more than men. In this episode, we'll dive into the data behind the connection of financial...
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Episode 104
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18:44
Preventing Burnout with Dr. Beckford
I chat with Dr. Tamara Beckford, an ER physician and founder of UR Caring Docs, which helps high achieving women overcome burnout. She shares with us the definition of burnout, how to distinguish on a continuum with mental health challenges, ho...
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Episode 103
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39:20
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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