Clinical hypnosis is a tool that can be used to treat many mental health and physical health ailments, from anxiety to pain to other challenges. In this episode, Dr. Nadia Sarwar, will share her expertise on the topic, discussing what this is and isn't, challenging assumptions, discussing who this technique may benefit, and how to access it for yourself. 

** Links:

Perimenopause Webinar on July 17th:
https://annaglezermd.com/perimenopause-webinar 

Connect with Dr. Nadia Sarwar: 

• www.mumtawellness.com 
• https://www.instagram.com/drnadiasarwar?igsh=YTQwZjQ0NmI0OA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
• https://www.facebook.com/nadia.sarwar.98?mibextid=LQQJ4d
• http://linkedin.com/in/nadia-sarwar-93624a309

Institutes to train in hypnosis:

• National Pediatric Hypnosis Training Institute
• American Society of Clinical Hypnosis

ADHD in women is often misdiagnosed or underdiagnosed. In this episode, we'll discuss a treatment tool - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - that has an immense amount of research supporting its use. I will discuss which questions to ask yourself to start a conversation with your physician, and In addition to reviewing the research, I will share with you the how and why of CBT as an effective tool using specific examples. '

Resources:

Great article on CBT for ADHD from ADDitude, a publication specializing in ADHD: https://www.additudemag.com/cognitive-behavioral-therapy-for-adhd/ 

2019 RCT of adults with CBT +/- medication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31280035/ 

2020 RCT of adults with CBT +/- medication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28413900/ 

2017 Meta-analysis of CBT in adults as effective as in kids: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28504540/ 

2020 Meta-analysis of CBT in adults: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27554190/ 

2024 Systematic review and Meta-analysis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38084075/ 

Perimenopause affects millions of women, with estimates that over a billion women will be postmenopausal by 2030. Symptoms can include brain fog, mood and anxiety shifts, hot flashes, and many more that impact daily functioning. There are lots of treatment tools out there, but the one I want to highlight here is CBT - cognitive behavioral therapy for perimenopause. In this episode, I'll share with you the vast amount of data on this topic in recent years, how it works, and how you can find  help for yourself. 

LINKS:

Research Articles:

• 2021 Review in Climacteric: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32627593/ 
• 2019 RCT in Menopause: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31453958/
• 2018 MENOS@Work Study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29315132/

Guide by the Women's Health Concern and British menopause society (Includes resources) https://www.womens-health-concern.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/02-WHC-FACTSHEET-CBT-WOMEN-FEB-2023-A.pdf   

** As a clinician, join the Online Fellowship program to learn more about CBT and other tools to treat perimenopausal patients.

Dr. Michelle Haggarty and I discuss in depth the challenges and complexities of the first few days, weeks, and months postpartum. She shares with us how to plan for the postpartum across 5 essential domains: Nutrition, Physical Health, Environment, Mental Health, and Support systems. 

Links:
For postpartum coaching: www.michellehaggerty.com
For in 4th trimester home medical care in MN: www.fourthtrimesterdoc.com
For nonprofit information: www.c4tc.co 

Dr. Georgia Ede, an internationally recognized expert in nutritional and metabolic psychiatry, speaks with us about nutritional psychiatry. What we eat impacts so much of our medical, physiological, psychological, environmental, and social experiences. There is so much information out there about food and nutrition and so many mixed messages. In this episode, we'll begin by defining important terms like nutritional and metabolic psychiatry, discuss the challenges with the research out there on this topic, and chat about how your food impacts your mental health. 

Link: Change your Diet, Change Your Mind

Dr. Sarah Nasir, a family medicine physician and addictions expert, shares with us her wisdom on the important topic of substance use in perinatal patients, focusing particularly on opiate addiction.

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

To connect with Dr. Nasir:
- Transcendant You Coaching for Recovery: www.transcendantyou.com

- Zenara Care for holistic telmedicine recovery care with primary care for California patients: www.zenaracare.com

In this episode, I have a candid interview with Kelley Coleman, author of Everything No One Tells You About Parenting a Disabled Child: Your Guide to the Essential Systems, Services, and Supports, which was released earlier this month. In this book, Kelley provides parents with a very precious resource - time back - by presenting templates, advice, and wisdom from her own experience and those of dozens of experts. In our conversation, Kelley shares candidly about her experience, with a sense of humor and ease, including the mental health impacts of parenting a child with disabilities and the importance of taking time for ones own well-being. 

You can learn more about Kelley and this resource on her website: https://www.kelleycoleman.com/books


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. Rachel Beanland shares with us the benefits of mindfulness, breathwork, and time in nature, along with ways to navigate career transitions in order to feel more fulfilled in life. You can learn more about her work or become a client by visiting her website.

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

To register for the free webinar on Integrative Psychiatry using Omega-3s as a Treatment Tool, click here. 

Let's celebrate International Women's Day 2024 by reflecting on the advancements of women in social, medical, and other spheres, as well as where the opportunities for improvement lie. I reflect on 4 important topics - insufficient pain management in female-identifying patients, treatment of postpartum depression, lack of hormonal health discussions around perimenopause, and the challenge of Imposter Syndrome in female physicians, who are essential in making changes in those other three medical areas of opportunity.

Several studies discussed in this episode are:
KPMG survey
Imposter Syndrome 2020 Review

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 and you can sign up for the free webinar

Dr. Dana Gibbs, a hormone expert who focuses on thyroid health, shares her knowledge in this episode. You'll learn about the importance of the thyroid in the hormonal cycle, what happens when it goes wrong and why women are more prone to this, and, most, importantly, how to use integrative tools to restore and maintain thyroid health. Dr. Gibbs provides a rich deep dive into how to assess the thyroid hormone, the different labs to review, and ways stress and lifestyle choices can impact our hormones. 

You can find more about Dr. Gibbs and download her supplements guide on her website: www.danagibbsmd.com


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

To sign up for the free webinar "Discovering Integrative Psychiatry using Omega 3s as a Treatment Tool, or to register for the Fellowship in Reproductive & Integrative Psychiatry, please visit: PsychiatryFellowship.com