Conversations with Dr. Victoria Andarcia

Anxiety, irritability or sadness that seemed to come out of nowhere in midlife? Here's how perimenopause affects your mental health, and when to get help.

In this episode, I sit down with Gail Gerbig from Seaside Mental Wellness to talk about mental health during perimenopause and menopause. We explore why these transitions can impact mood and anxiety, practical ways to support your mental well-being, and how to recognize when it’s time to seek professional help. Whether you’re navigating these changes yourself or supporting someone who is, this conversation offers insight and tools for feeling more grounded through midlife. Website: https://www.seasidementalwellness.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seasidementalwellness/

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Dr. Victoria Andarcia, MD is a board-certified internal medicine physician and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner practicing integrative medicine in Sarasota, Florida.

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Death is the one appointment we all keep. What a death doula does, and why getting comfortable talking about death can change how you live.

Death is the one appointment we all keep—and yet, it’s the one topic most of us avoid.

In this episode, I sit down with Lara Acemyan, a death doula from @floridaangelcare to talk candidly about what it really means to hold space at the end of life.

We explore the art of dying well, how a death doula supports individuals and families through one of life’s most vulnerable transitions, and why getting comfortable talking about death might be one of the most important things you ever do.

We also dive into the emotional, spiritual, and practical aspects of preparing for death, and how embracing mortality can actually enrich the way we choose to live. If you’ve ever felt awkward talking about death—or curious, or even a little scared—this conversation is for you.

Listen in and let’s get comfortable with the uncomfortable.

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Dr. Victoria Andarcia, MD is a board-certified internal medicine physician and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner practicing integrative medicine in Sarasota, Florida.

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Tired, gaining weight, losing hair, but your thyroid labs are "normal"? Here's what standard testing can miss.

Hair thinning? Low energy? Weight gain that won’t budge—even with diet and exercise? These aren’t just signs of a busy life. They might point to an underactive thyroid—a condition that affects 1 in 8 women, yet often goes undiagnosed or undertreated.

In this episode, I sit down with Jessica Simone, APRN from Harmony Med Spa, to talk all things thyroid health.

We cover:

The most overlooked symptoms of hypothyroidism

Why many thyroid labs come back “normal” even when you feel awful

How to properly test your thyroid (and what labs actually matter)

Nutrition, lifestyle, and hormone strategies for real support

How to advocate for yourself when you know something feels off

Whether you’ve been diagnosed with Hashimoto’s or are just starting to explore your symptoms, this conversation is for you. 🎧 Hit play and learn how to take your thyroid (and energy!) into your own hands.

Check out Harmony Med Spa's Website! https://www.harmonymedspafl.com

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Busy all day but feeling nothing? How buried emotions show up in your body, and how to reconnect.

Have you ever gone through an entire day and realized you didn’t really feel anything?

If you’ve been stuck in autopilot—constantly busy, always doing, but quietly disconnected—this episode is for you. In this deeply grounding conversation, I talk with Alissa from Root Collective, a yoga teacher and embodiment coach, about the emotional cost of our fast-paced lives.

We explore how suppressing emotions can lead to burnout, illness, and a sense of numbness that so many of us carry.

Alissa shares her journey from living in her head to coming home to her body—and how embodiment practices like yoga, breathwork, and stillness can reconnect us to our truth.

We talk about:

How nervous system dysregulation affects your hormones.

How to get started into a practice.

How yoga can be a healing modality. 

How emotional suppression shows up in physical symptoms.

This episode hit home for me in so many ways—and yes, I’ll be joining Alissa in her yoga classes. Maybe I’ll see you there.

Find Alissa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rootcollective.srq/

Website: https://www.joinrootcollective.com/

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Labs "normal" but you still don't feel right? A functional practitioner shares her story of mold exposure, healing, and taking health into your own hands.

In this episode, I sit down with Nicole Lanni—a Nutritionist, Certified Health Coach, and Functional Blood Work Specialist—who’s on a mission to help people get to the root of their health struggles. Nicole shares her own healing journey, which began when conventional medicine fell short in addressing her symptoms.

Now, she empowers others to take control of their health through personalized nutrition, cellular detox, functional bloodwork analysis, and insights from their nutritional DNA.

We talk about:

Why conventional labs might miss what functional labs reveal

How to support healing at the cellular level

Foundational tips everyone should know for better energy, digestion, and hormone balance

The power of understanding your body's unique needs

If you’ve ever felt like your labs were “normal” but you still didn’t feel right, this episode is for you.

Find out more about her here! https://helpyougethealthy.com/about/

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Dr. Victoria Andarcia, MD is a board-certified internal medicine physician and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner practicing integrative medicine in Sarasota, Florida.

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Kids or no kids? One of the biggest decisions a woman can make, explored without judgment or pressure.

In this special anniversary episode, Dr. Victoria Andarcia is joined by clarity coach Keltie McGuire to explore one of the most personal and often overwhelming questions women face: Do I want to have children?

Together we dive into the emotional layers, societal expectations, and partnership dynamics that shape this decision. Keltie walks us through the process she uses to help women gain clarity—without bias or pressure—and reminds us that hesitation doesn’t mean something is wrong with us.

Whether you’re leaning toward kids, considering a childfree life, or sitting somewhere in between, this episode offers grounded support, thoughtful questions, and a judgment-free conversation on a topic we don’t talk about enough.

Follow Keltie on Instragram: https://www.instagram.com/kidsorchildfree/

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What if healing starts with learning to pause and feel? How movement and intuition can reconnect you with your body.

I’m joined by Caren Carnegie, an Intuitive Momentum Coach who began her journey through movement and strength training, and discovered a deeper spiritual path through the connection to her body. Together, we explore how true healing happens when we learn to pause, feel, and reconnect with ourselves. Caren on IG: https://www.instagram.com/carencarnegiefitness/ Website: https://transformfitnesscoaching.com

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PMDD is real, and too many women are left without answers. How one woman's search for relief turned into a mission to support women's hormones.

"I felt like I was losing myself every month—until I took my healing into my own hands."

In this episode, I sit down with Ashley Rocha, a trained herbalist who spent years struggling with PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder)—a condition that turned half of every month into a battle with debilitating mood swings, fatigue, and hormonal chaos. Despite seeking help from Western medicine, she was met with misdiagnoses, ineffective treatments, and no long-term solutions.

Frustrated with the lack of options, Ashley turned to her roots in herbalism and holistic healing, working with her community to craft powerful, natural remedies to balance her hormones and reclaim her health. This ultimately led to the creation of Ladywell Supplements, a brand that has thoughtfully created supplements to help support female hormones.

Listeners get 20% OFF of the supplements with CODE: VICTORIA20 https://getladywell.com

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What happens when the doctor becomes the patient? A rheumatologist's stage 4 breast cancer diagnosis changed how she practices medicine.

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Isabelle Amigues, a rheumatologist whose world was turned upside down after being diagnosed with Stage 4 breast cancer. Instead of just fighting the illness, she asked herself a profound question: “What is this here to teach me?” Dr. Amigues shares how her experience transformed the way she views illness—not only for herself but for her patients. We discuss the mind-body connection in chronic disease, the emotional and psychological aspects of healing, and how she now approaches autoimmune and rheumatologic conditions with a whole-body perspective. This episode is for anyone navigating chronic illness, autoimmune conditions, or simply looking for inspiration and hope in their health journey. Dr. Amigues TedX Talk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfbMljfqdlo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unabridgedmd/ Website: https://www.unabridgedmd.com

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Postpartum depression, anxiety and intrusive thoughts are more common than you think. A perinatal psychiatrist explains when to get help.

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Maria Dona, MD, a leading perinatal psychiatrist, to discuss the mental health challenges of the perinatal period (before, during and postpartum).

Dr. Dona shares her expert insights on postpartum depression, anxiety, and the impact of stress and sleep on mental health. We also explore when to seek help, how therapy and medications can support parents, and actionable strategies for managing stress during this transformative time. Whether you're navigating parenthood or supporting someone who is, this episode offers compassionate advice and practical tools for prioritizing mental health for both parent and baby.

Check her website out:

https://www.donawellnessclinic.com

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https://www.instagram.com/donawellnessclinic/

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https://www.youtube.com/@DonaWellnessClinic

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