Women's Wellness Psychiatry

In this final episode of the Women's Wellness Psychiatry podcast, after 4 years of connecting with listeners, I'll share my summary pearls of wisdom and thank you for being a valued listener. 

Resources:

If you're a clinician and want to join me in the online course on integrative and reproductive psychiatry, learn more & sign up here.

To learn more about the MGH Women's center podcast and educational content: www.womensmentalhealth.org

For the Menopause Society: Menopause.org

For Postpartum Support International: postpartum.net

It's Mental Health Awareness Month! In this episode, I speak with an expert psychotherapist on the topic of choosing to be a single mother. Jessica Lief shares her clinical and personal expertise on this topic, including how to prepare for this important journey. 

Books recommended by Jessica in this episode:

All Are Welcome by Alexandra Penfold and Janina Edwards

The Pea that Was Me by Kimberly A Kluger-Bell

What Makes a Baby by Cory Silverberg

It Starts with an Egg by Rebecca Fett

Resources:

To learn more about me and my reproductive & integrative psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.com

To sign up for the Fellowship in Reproductive & Integrative Psychiatry, please visit:  PsychiatryFellowship.com. 

Welcome back to this two-part roundtable episode on infertility. In last week's episode, you heard from our experts - Dr. Ivy, a psychologist, Shannon Keefe, a functional nutritionist, Ali Johnson, an integrative psychotherapist, and Gabie, the founder of WOVA health on navigating the psychology of infertility and the role of nutrition, epigenetics, and more. If you missed that first part, please be sure to take a listen now. In this, part 2, you'll learn practical take-aways from our experts and the importance of a team-based approach and support system. 

Resources:

• To learn more about me and my reproductive & integrative psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.com
• To sign up for the Fellowship in Reproductive & Integrative Psychiatry, please visit:  PsychiatryFellowship.com. 

Welcome. I have a special two-part episode for you with a fun new format - a roundtable group discussion on a very important topic: fertility and infertility, something that affects millions of Americans, anywhere from 10-15% of reproductive age individuals. Because this is such a complex diagnosis with many mental health ramifications, a team-based and individualized approach with lots of support is essential, so let me introduce you to the team of experts from whom you will be hearing. 

Ali Johnson (https://www.alijohnson.biz/) is a licensed social worker and integrative psychotherapist practicing in New York.

Shannon Keefe (https://www.integratenutrition.org/about) has a master's of science in nutrition and is a functional nutritionist, with a background in physical fitness and personal training, practicing in California.

Dr. Ivy Margulies (https://drivylove.com/about/) is a psychologist specializing in grief, trauma, mindfulness, and holistic healing, practicing in both NY and CA.

Gabie Peytchev - the mastermind behind organizing this roundtable - is the founder of WOVA Health (https://www.wovahealth.com/about) who created WOVA with a mission: To provide integrated fertility support starting at preconception, with a focus on the crucial 3 months prior to conception.

In this part 1, we cover the psychological challenges associated with infertility, the importance of the mind-body connection and how an integrative approach is invaluable. We'll talk about stress, nutrition, lifestyle and more, and in part 2, you'll learn some really practical take-aways shared by our experts. Let's dive in. 

Resources:

To learn more about me and my reproductive & integrative psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.com

To sign up for the Fellowship in Reproductive & Integrative Psychiatry, please visit:  PsychiatryFellowship.com. 

Dr. Hartman shared her expertise as an eating disorder and adolescent medicine expert and we focused on how social media and today's society impact mental health and body image, the role that all this attention now on weight and weight loss medication play in this, what body neutrality (not just positivity) can do as part of a parenting approach, and much more.

Dr. Lauren Hartman is a double board-certified pediatrician and adolescent medicine specialist with nearly 20 years of experience treating children, adolescents, and young adults with eating disorders across hospital and outpatient settings. Throughout her career, Dr. Hartman has held numerous leadership positions at regional and national levels. Currently, she serves on the Eating Disorder Committee for the Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine (SAHM). Dr. Hartman maintains a private practice in Berkeley, CA, where she specializes in eating disorders. 

She is the author of Freeing Children and Young Adults from Shame, Scales and Stigma: A Practical Guide for Parents, Educators and Clinicians.

Connect with Dr. Hartman:

• Website
• Instagram
• Linkedin 

Connect with Dr. Glezer:

• To learn more about me and my reproductive & integrative psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.com
• To sign up for the Fellowship in Reproductive & Integrative Psychiatry, please visit:  PsychiatryFellowship.com

I attended a recent conference hosted by Northern California Psychiatric Society and the American Psychiatric Association that focused on many relevant and up to date topics, and in this episode I'll share some key pearls on themes related to climate anxiety, sleep, AI chatbots, neurodiversity, and more. 

To learn more about me and my reproductive & integrative psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.com

To sign up for the Fellowship in Reproductive & Integrative Psychiatry, please visit:  PsychiatryFellowship.com. 

In this special International Women's Day episode, we're celebrating real progress in women's health — from landmark research changes to the first-ever FDA-approved medication for postpartum depression. We also touch on the growing conversations around menopause, PMDD, ADHD, and more. Plus, a reminder that the anxiety many women feel about today's world is valid — and how to channel it into empowerment.

Resources:

To learn more about me and my reproductive & integrative psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.com

To sign up for the Fellowship in Reproductive & Integrative Psychiatry, please visit:  PsychiatryFellowship.com. 

The experience of a difficult fertility journey is one that can have significant mental health effects. In this episode we'll discuss many of the factors that contribute - from interpersonal and relationship challenges, to work difficulties, financial strain, and much more. Psychological stress is also a leading reason why someone might choose to stop treatment, and I'll also share a framework for how to make that kind of difficult decision and key factors that can be protective for mental health. 

Resources:

• Egg Whisperer Show: 
• Chronically Reel and Clinically Relevant
• Ep. 22 on Infertility Awareness
• Ep. 106 on Grief and Loss

To learn more about me and my reproductive & integrative psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.com

To sign up for the Fellowship in Reproductive & Integrative Psychiatry, please visit:  PsychiatryFellowship.com. 

In this first episode of 2026, we'll discuss the important of three different kinds of personal investments - financial, time, and emotional - and how to use your fundamental values to make decisions about how to invest these precious resources. 

Resources:

To learn more about me and my reproductive & integrative psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.com

To sign up for the Fellowship in Reproductive & Integrative Psychiatry, please visit:  PsychiatryFellowship.com. 

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. 

Resources:

• To learn more about me and my reproductive & integrative psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.com
• To sign up for the Fellowship in Reproductive & Integrative Psychiatry, please visit:  PsychiatryFellowship.com.