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The Girlfriend Doctor w/ Dr. Anna Cabeca

Dr. Anna Cabeca OB/GYN
Menopause
Women's Health
Nutrition
Hormones
Functional Medicine
Hormonal Changes
Perimenopause
Gut Health
Oxytocin
Stress Management
Intimacy
Hormone Therapy
Mental Health
Hormone Replacement Therapy
Breast Cancer
Adrenal Health
Bone Health
Aging
Hormone Balance
Osteoporosis

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.

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Recent Guests

Felice Gersh
OBGYN, integrative medicine physician, author
Integrative Medical Group of Irvine
Episode: The Truth About Progesterone | Dr. Felice Gersh
Dr. Shivani Gupta
Author of The Inflammatory Code
The Inflammation Code / Fusionary Formulas (via discussion)
Episode: The Ancient Secret to Fighting Inflammation | Dr. Shivani
Izabella Wentz
Pharmacist, functional medicine specialist, and NYT bestselling author
Thyroid Pharmacists
Episode: The Gut-Thyroid Link Your Doctor Isn't Testing For with Dr. Izabella Wentz
Amie Hornaman
The Thyroid Fixer, Doctor of Clinical Nutrition
Advanced Thyroid and Hormone Clinic
Episode: Why You're Still Tired, Fat & Losing Hair (It's Your Thyroid) | Dr. Amie Hornaman
Dave Asprey
Father of biohacking, author and entrepreneur
Bulletproof, Biohacking Circle
Episode: Dave Asprey: I Take Nicotine Every Day — Here's Why | The Girlfriend Doctor Show Ep. 272
Cynthia Thurlow
Nurse practitioner, author of The Menopause Gut
Nurse Practitioner; Author
Episode: Why You Can't Ignore Gut Health in Menopause | Cynthia Thurlow
Jason Fung
Nephrologist and author focusing on diabetes reversal through fasting and diet
Author, fasting advocate
Episode: The power of intermittent fasting | Jason Fung
Jeffrey Gladden
Cardiologist who left interventional cardiology to found Gladden Longevity
Gladden Longevity
Episode: The truth about cancer tests | Jeffrey Gladden
Ashley Koff
Registered Dietitian, author of Your Best Shot
Your Best Shot (Ashley Koff)
Episode: The Natural GLP-1 Secret | Ashley Koff

Host

Dr. Anna Cabeca
Host of the show focusing on menopause and holistic women's health.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 426 ratings
  • Amazing Content!

    So much value is given in this podcast! It is an absolute must listen for all women, especially midlife women! Thank you so much for sharing all the incredible information!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Barbara DDL
    United States7 months ago
  • Not sure how long I'll listen. Her use of the cliché "girlfriend" is insulting, frankly. We are women. Grown adult women calling their female friends "girlfriend" is juvenile. Mature women don't do this.

    Also, annual mammograms for all women over 40? No, thank you.

    Podcast Addict
    4
    meohmy
    8 months ago
  • Disappointed

    I’ve really appreciated Dr. Anna and many of her podcasts, but the recent episode with Dr. Margaret Christensen was alarming. Giving a platform to anti-vaccine voices and those who support RFK — someone openly anti-vax and reckless in his attacks on our healthcare system — is deeply concerning. Yes, our healthcare system needs reform, but he is absolutely not the person to do it. I urge you to be far more careful in choosing future guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    twinmom94960
    United States10 months ago
  • My FAVORITE podcast

    The diversity of topics, quality of content, and thorough vetting of information shared can’t be beat. It is vital to have a host who is not only committed to asking good questions, but also the ability to synthesize and translate the information for the audience. Dr. Anna consistently delivers knowledge, heart, humor, sincerity, and life changing episodes. A sincere heartfelt thank you to Dr. Anna and a passionate encouragement to listeners to add this podcast to your rotation!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shannon Magnuson
    United Statesa year ago
  • Very informative

    Awesome podcast for women struggling with symptoms that seem to be a mystery! Definitely a lot of helpful information.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rebecca Rose S.
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate thorough research and guest vetting, plus practical takeaways.
The host builds a supportive, girlfriend-like vibe that makes complex health topics approachable.
The show is consistently high-quality with valuable, actionable health guidance for women.

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Talking Points

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What You're Eating Is Making Menopause Worse | Andrea Donsky
Q: How should listeners approach alcohol and chocolate near bedtime?
Alcohol and chocolate can trigger night sweats and disturb sleep for many women; some may choose to minimize or avoid them before bed, while others may accept occasional indulgence if it's tolerable and manageable within their sleep goals.
What You're Eating Is Making Menopause Worse | Andrea Donsky
Q: What are the non-negotiables in supplementation for menopausal women?
Non-negotiables include magnesium for over 600 enzymatic processes and to support sleep, omega-3s for brain and heart health, and vitamin D with K2 to aid bone health and calcium utilization; these are foundational due to changes in digestion and absorption during menopause.
What You're Eating Is Making Menopause Worse | Andrea Donsky
Q: What is the Balance Blueprint and what do the letters stand for?
Balance stands for balanced blood sugar, add more fiber, load up on protein, add good quality fats, nurture digestion, choose more plants, and ensure hydration; it's designed as a practical framework to guide nutrition and lifestyle for menopause management.
Why You're Still Tired, Fat & Losing Hair (It's Your Thyroid) | Dr. Amie Hornaman
Q: Why is a full thyroid panel important, and what tests should be included beyond TSH?
A full panel should include free T4, free T3, reverse T3, and thyroid antibodies (TPO and TGA) to assess autoimmune risk and hormone conversion efficiency; this prevents missing issues like poor T4 to T3 conversion and autoimmune thyroiditis.
Why You're Still Tired, Fat & Losing Hair (It's Your Thyroid) | Dr. Amie Hornaman
Q: What are the top three thyroid symptoms that are often undiagnosed or misattributed during menopause?
Weight gain or difficulty losing weight, persistent fatigue, and hair loss are the top three symptoms; other signs include anxiety, depression, cold intolerance, eyebrow thinning, joint pain, and constipation, all of which can point to thyroid dysfunction when menopause effects alone don't explain them.

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A menopause-focused health show that centers on evidence-informed wellness for midlife women, with topics spanning thyroid health, gut health, hormonal balance, bone health, and sexuality. Episodes frequently blend clinical guidance with practical strategies—ranging from testing and lab interpretation to lifestyle, nutrition, and supplementation—often featuring experts in endocrinology, nutrition, and integrative medicine. Notable strengths include a clear emphasis on empowering women to actively manage their health, a willingness to explore controversial or non-traditional approaches, and a consistent focus on practical, implementable steps for long-term well-being.

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Recent guests on The Girlfriend Doctor include:

1. Felice Gersh
2. Dr. Shivani Gupta
3. Izabella Wentz
4. Amie Hornaman
5. Dave Asprey
6. Cynthia Thurlow
7. Jason Fung
8. Jeffrey Gladden

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