Nourished with Dr. Anikó
On Nourished with Dr. Anikó, you’ll discover a refreshing, integrative approach to whole-person wellness, motherhood, and authentic living. Hosted by Dr. Anikó Gréger, a double board-certified Integrative Pediatrician and Postpartum specialist trained in perinatal mental health, this podcast is a powerful space for people who are ready to feel deeply supported, emotionally connected, and truly nourished—physically, mentally, and spiritually.
Nourished is rooted in both clinical expertise and lived experience. As a mother and a healer, Dr. Anikó shares thoughtful conversations, solo episodes, and expert guest interviews that explore the many layers of what it means to live a nourished life. From Integrative Medicine and nervous system regulation to postpartum recovery, mental health support, hormone balance, lifestyle practices, and relationship dynamics, each episode offers transformative insights and practical tools to help you reclaim your vitality and inner calm.
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53. Reclaiming Women’s Health Conversations with Dr. Veronica Gillispie-Bell (Part 1)
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In this episode of Nourished with Dr. Anikó, Anikó Gréger sits down with nationally recognized OB-GYN, women’s health expert, and public health leader Veronica Gillispie-Bell for an honest and deeply important conversation about menstrual health, fibroids, medical mistrust, and the ways women’s pain continues to be overlooked in healthcare.
Together, they explore why menstrual cycles should be considered a vital sign, how heavy periods and pain are often normalized instead of investigated, and why so many women are still being told hysterectomy is their only option for fibroid treatment. Dr. Gillispie-Bell shares how her mother’s experience with fibroids shaped her career and why she has dedicated her work to helping women understand they deserve options and individualized care.
This conversation also dives into the humanity of medicine itself — the emotional toll on physicians, the industrialization of healthcare, and how rebuilding trust between patients and providers starts with listening, transparency, and compassionate conversations.
Dr. Anikó and Dr. Gillispie-Bell also reflect on the shame and stigma surrounding menstruation, why we need to normalize conversations about periods and women’s bodies, and how reframing menstruation as something worthy of respect, celebration, and understanding can change the next generation’s relationship with their health.
Episode Highlights:
00:00 – Introducing Dr. Veronica Gillispie-Bell and her work in women’s health
04:00 – Why so many women are still told hysterectomy is their only option
07:00 – Defensive medicine, medical mistrust, and patient-centered care
12:00 – Physician burnout, trauma, and the emotional toll of modern healthcare
16:00 – Why your menstrual cycle should be considered a vital sign
18:00 – What is considered a “normal” menstrual cycle and when to seek help
20:00 – Period pain: what’s normal and what shouldn’t be ignored
22:00 – Shame, stigma, and changing how we talk about menstruation
26:00 – Why conversations about women’s bodies still make people uncomfortable
28:00 – Reclaiming menstruation as something sacred, human, and worthy of celebration
Learn more about Dr. Veronica Gillispie-Bell:
Website: https://www.drveronicamedicalmedia.com/
Connect with Dr. Anikó:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.aniko/
Website: https://www.draniko.com/
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The content of this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The views expressed are those of the host and guests and do not substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the guidance of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding your health or a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast.