The Girlfriend Doctor w/ Dr. Anna Cabeca

Dr. Anna Cabeca is America's top menopause doctor. Known most widely as The Girlfriend Doctor, Dr. Anna is the first call for the woman who has questions she would only ask her best girlfriend if her girlfriend were a triple-board-certified OB-GYN. This top health podcast is all about helping women live better lives — before, during, and after menopause.

The Girlfriend Doctor w/ Dr. Anna Cabeca is a health podcast hosted by Dr. Anna Cabeca OB/GYN, with 497 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Dr. Anna Cabeca OB/GYN hosts The Girlfriend Doctor w/ Dr. Anna Cabeca, a health show with 497 episodes published.

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  Episode #290

  What's Really Aging Your Skin (And the Diagnosis Doctors Miss) | Dr. Mamina Turegano

  Sep 16, 202652 min

  Dr. Anna sits down with triple board-certified dermatologist, internist, and dermatopathologist Dr. Mamina Turegano for a deep dive into skin health from the inside out. They cover the real drivers of collagen breakdown, which anti-aging ingredients and procedures actually hold up to decades of evidence, and how to build a sunscreen routine you don't have to second-guess. The conversation then turns to two of the toughest conditions in women's health, rosacea and vulvar lichen sclerosus, with practical, root-cause-informed guidance for both. This is the episode to bookmark if you've ever wondered what's worth your money on the skincare shelf and what's just noise. Timestamps 00:00 – Intro, today's topics 02:23 – Welcome, Dr. Mamina's path into dermatology 03:03 – Blending integrative medicine with medical derm 08:04 – Why we lose collagen, and what accelerates the breakdown 10:29 – Sun protection, the case for and against sunscreen fear 15:00 – Chemical vs. mineral sunscreens, the benzene scare explained 19:51 – Retinoids, how often to use them and why 23:36 – Vitamin C, peptides, and topical hormones for the skin 25:50 – Why topical estrogen can sometimes deepen lines 29:06 – In-office procedures, IPL for dark spots and redness 30:18 – Morpheus and RF microneedling, who it's right for 32:53 – Chemical peels for pigmentation and melasma 33:51 – Red light therapy, what to look for in an at-home mask 34:55 – Rosacea, the gut connection and genetic factors 41:44 – Vulvar lichen sclerosus, why it's so often missed 45:34 – Treatment approach, topical steroids to LDN 50:41 – Where JAK inhibitors and biologics may be headed 51:39 – Where to find Dr. Mamina online 52:22 – Rapid fire round 57:50 – Closing thoughts and where to learn more Memorable Quotes "Your skin is a window of what's going on internally, and when you're addressing your internal health, that can manifest so much on the skin." – Dr. Anna Cabeca "Healthy digestion for a glowing complexion." – Dr. Anna Cabeca "I use the phrase, the cells start to poop out, and we get brown spots." – Dr. Mamina Turegano "Getting a good night's sleep is like aging in reverse." – Dr. Anna Cabeca "When you have lichen sclerosus, it's like double-barreled shotguns. We're going to get rid of this, and we want you to be comfortable and at home in your body." – Dr. Mamina Turegano "Aging beautifully is feeling comfortable in your skin, literally and metaphorically. It's confidence, and I think that can radiate out as beauty." – Dr. Mamina Turegano Connect with Dr. Mamina Turegano Prescription topicals - dermclick.com Consultations - https://app.futureclinic.com/clinics/drturegano/profile Instagram - instagram.com/dr.mamina TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.mamina YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/drmamina Co-Author, Holistic Psoriasis Management and Nutrition Guide - https://amzn.to/42tRkaQ Connect With Dr. Anna: Website: Dranna.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegirlfrienddoctor/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thegirlfrienddoctor TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drannacabeca Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegirlfrienddoctor

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  Episode #289

  I Didn't Realize I Was Broken Until I Crossed Into Menopause | Dr. Anna Cabeca

  Sep 9, 202657 min

  I was sitting in a room in Dallas with four women who had just spent five months inside my Magic Menopause Coach Certification, and every one of them got emotional before we even started recording. That tells you something about what this season of life actually does to a woman who thought she had it handled. As a triple board-certified OB/GYN and the creator of the Keto-Green method and the Magic Menopause Coach Certification, I sat down with graduating coaches Chelsea, Song, Tara, and Jamie for a live, unscripted panel on everything nobody warns you about before perimenopause hits. In this episode, you'll hear: - Why declining progesterone and DHEA between ages 35 and 55 quietly drive insulin resistance and weight gain that shows up out of nowhere - Why fibroids don't have to mean an automatic hysterectomy, and what a natural starting point can look like instead - Why perimenopause symptoms get dismissed as "normal" in a standard OB/GYN visit, and why that isn't good enough - Why this conversation belongs in mother-daughter relationships, starting as early as a daughter's first period - How to reclaim vaginal and sexual health without shame - What it actually means to become the CEO of your own health This is the conversation I wish someone had handed me twenty years ago. Peace is possible on the other side of this transition. So is feeling like yourself again. Learn more about the Magic Menopause program at magicmenopause.com, subscribe if you're watching on YouTube, and comment your one word for this season of your life. I read every one. Key Timestamps 00:00 — Why I brought four coaches into one room 04:00 — Fibroids, hysterectomy, and the missing third option 05:25 — The 30-day cycle nobody could explain 18:30 — Why the weight shows up even when nothing else changed 22:00 — The conversation that needs to start with our daughters 47:35 — Peeling back the shame around vaginal and sexual health 52:30 — Becoming the CEO of your own health Memorable Quotes "I didn't realize that until I crossed the line into menopause. And I was devastated." "You go to that doctor's appointment and you're the doctor. If your doctor won't partner with you, that's not your doctor." -CONNECT WITH DR. ANNA- Website: http://drannacabeca.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegirlfrienddoctor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegirlfrienddoctor/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirlfrienddoctor Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thegirlfrienddoctor/ * Always seek the advice of your own physician or qualified health professional before starting any treatment or plans. Information found here and results are provided for informational purposes only and are not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified healthcare professional and are not intended as medical advice. *

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  Episode #288

  Are You Being Medically Gaslit? | Dr. Efrat LaMandre

  Aug 26, 202658 min

  You leave your doctor's office with "everything looks normal" ringing in your ears, but your body is telling you something else. This week Dr. Anna talks with nurse practitioner Dr. Efrat LaMandre, aka Dr. E, about medical gaslighting, why "you're fine" often means "I ran out of tools," and how to advocate for yourself without burning every bridge with your doctor. You'll learn: The difference between "normal" and "optimal," and why it matters What "pre-disease" is and why most providers aren't equipped for it How to describe your symptoms so your doctor actually listens Why one provider can't be your whole healthcare team How to trust your own intuition instead of talking yourself out of it If you've ever been told you're fine and known you're not, this one's for you. Connect with Dr. E: TikTok: tiktok.com/@drefratlamandre Instagram: instagram.com/drefratlamandre Facebook: facebook.com/drefratlamandre YouTube: youtube.com/@DrEfratLaMandre Website: drefratlamandre.com LinkedIn: efratlamandre Podcast: drefratlamandre.com/e-podcasts Connect with Dr. Anna: Website: dranna.com Instagram: instagram.com/thegirlfrienddoctor YouTube: youtube.com/@thegirlfrienddoctor TikTok: tiktok.com/@drannacabeca Facebook: facebook.com/thegirlfrienddoctor #MedicalGaslighting #WomensHealth #Perimenopause #Menopause #PatientAdvocacy #FunctionalMedicine

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  Episode #287

  Suffering Is Optional: 8 Women, 8 Menopause Turnarounds

  Aug 19, 20261h 33m

  You were told to just power through it. These eight women were told the same thing, and they're done accepting it. Dr. Anna Cabeca, triple board certified OB/GYN and host of The Girlfriend Doctor, sits down with the very first graduating class of her Magic Menopause Hormone Restoration Coaching Certification for an honest, unscripted, girlfriend-to-girlfriend conversation recorded live in front of an audience. Eight women. Eight completely different paths into hormone chaos, from surgical menopause after a hysterectomy, to a postpartum hormone crash after baby number four, to years of being dismissed as "just stressed." In this episode, you'll hear real stories and practical takeaways on: Why "that's just menopause" is one of the most common and most misleading things a woman can be told What actually happens hormonally after a hysterectomy, and why estrogen alone often isn't the full answer Why unexplained weight gain during perimenopause is common and not a personal failure The daily hydration and sleep habits these coaches consider completely non-negotiable How to open honest conversations with your husband and your daughters about hormones, before the silence gets passed down Why vaginal dryness and discomfort don't have to be something you just accept starting in your mid-thirties This one is personal. These are Dr. Anna's own students, women who did the work, then turned around to help the next woman behind them. If any part of this sounds like your story, you don't have to figure it out alone. Learn more about the Magic Menopause program at dranna.com, and if this episode helps you, share it with a woman in your life who needs to hear it today. Key Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome and introduction to the Magic Menopause coaching graduates 04:00 – Emily's story: burnout, invisible labor, and postpartum hormone crash 12:00 – Anna's story: fertility challenges into perimenopause 18:00 – Amy's story: surgical menopause after hysterectomy 27:00 – Angela's story: losing friends, and the wake-up call 38:00 – The myths panel: "power through," hormones and cancer, suffering as normal 52:00 – Meet Chelsea, Song, Tara, and Jamie 58:00 – Why weight gain happens and what actually helps 1:10:00 – Daily non-negotiables: hydration, pH testing, sleep 1:20:00 – Talking to husbands and daughters about hormones 1:32:00 – Vaginal and sexual health, and why dryness isn't something to just accept 1:45:00 – Final thoughts: choosing empowerment over silence Memorable Quotes "Menopause is natural. Suffering is optional." — Angela "It's the difference between common and normal." — Emily "Hormones are not the enemy." — Amy "This is an empowering journey." — Song "You're not broken." — Dr. Anna Cabeca Connect With Dr. Anna Website: Dranna.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegirlfrienddoctor/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thegirlfrienddoctor TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drannacabeca Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegirlfrienddoctor

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  Episode #286

  Midlife Isn't a Breakdown, It's Your Upgrade | Chalene Johnson

  Aug 12, 202642 min

  Have you done everything right and still watched the scale refuse to move? I sat down with fitness industry veteran Chalene Johnson, who built her career telling women exactly how to lose weight, and then walked straight into that same wall herself in perimenopause. Her hormone panel came back "dialed in." She was still doing every workout, every macro track, every habit that used to work. The weight stayed anyway, until she found the piece nobody had pointed her toward, the link between cortisol, insulin resistance, and a metabolism that stops cooperating no matter how hard you push. We get into the stress inventory that changed her day almost overnight, why she traded daily cardio for heavy strength training, her honest concerns about GLP-1s, and the Harvard longevity data that convinced her friendship matters more for a long healthy life than anything you'll find in a gym. Timestamps: 0:00 — Doing everything right and still gaining weight in perimenopause 4:36 — How the fitness industry sets women up to fail on purpose 12:00 — Hormones "dialed in," weight still not moving 13:14 — The cortisol and insulin resistance connection nobody explained to her 13:57 — The stress inventory exercise that changed her days 23:39 — Why she traded cardio for heavy strength training 25:48 — The identical twin study on muscle, memory, and cognition 27:55 — Her honest concerns about GLP-1s and rapid weight loss 33:49 — Why community predicts longevity more than diet or exercise 36:03 — Rapid fire: supplements, sunlight, and energy vampires 42:08 — Camp Be More and where to find Chalene Memorable Quotes: "I have my hormones dialed in, but when I was working with an integrative medical doctor who would look at my panel, she's like, 'Your cortisol is through the roof.'" — Chalene Johnson "The machine needs for you to not succeed so that you believe, okay, something else is going to work for me." — Chalene Johnson "We can't heal a body we hate." — Dr. Anna Cabeca Key Takeaways: A "perfect" hormone panel doesn't rule out cortisol and insulin resistance quietly driving weight gain underneath it Writing out every stressor and circling only what you control turns "reduce your stress" into something actually doable Lower body strength training, not cardio, was the single habit Chalene says moved the needle most for her body and brain The identical twin study she references found more lower body muscle correlated with better memory and cognition at 50 and beyond Rapid weight loss without addressing muscle and detoxification support can cost you the two things that matter most for longevity Community, not diet or exercise, was the strongest predictor of quality of life and lifespan in the longest running Harvard longevity study Vitamin D from sunlight and magnesium are the two non negotiables in Chalene's own daily routine FAQ Why do I keep gaining weight in perimenopause even though my hormones are balanced? For many women, hormone balance is only part of the picture. Cortisol and insulin resistance can quietly drive weight gain even when a hormone panel looks well managed. Addressing stress load and metabolic health alongside hormones is often the missing piece. Does stress actually cause weight gain, or is that oversimplified? Chronic stress raises cortisol, and elevated cortisol is linked to increased insulin resistance and a slower metabolic rate. This isn't about willpower. It's a physiological chain that can work against weight loss efforts regardless of diet and exercise habits. Is strength training better than cardio for women in midlife? Strength training, particularly lower body work with adequate weight, supports muscle retention, bone density, and metabolic health in ways cardio alone doesn't. Many experts recommend prioritizing strength training first, then layering in cardio. What is Camp Be More? Camp Be More is a live event created by Shelene Johnson for women, focused on connection, aging on your own terms, and building community with other women navigating midlife. How much strength training do I need to see results? Shelene recommends starting with two days a week focused on the lower body if daily training feels overwhelming. Consistency matters more than volume when you're starting out. Connect with Chalene Johnson Website: https://chalene.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chalene Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chalenejohnson/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chalenejohnson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chalenejohnson Connect with Dr. Anna Website: http://drannacabeca.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegirlfrienddoctor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegirlfrienddoctor/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirlfrienddoctor Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thegirlfrienddoctor/

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