Couch Talk W/ Dr. Anna Cabeca

Recovering from a betrayal, whether your partner cheated or your best friend shared your deepest secrets, is a process. I’m joined by Dr. Debi Silber to talk about her work helping women discover their Post Betrayal Transformations. About Dr. Debi Silber Dr. Debi Silber is a holistic psychologist, the founder of The Post Betrayal Transformation Institute. She’s a recognized health, mindset, empowerment, and personal development expert and speaker, coach, and author. Debi specializes in helping women heal after experiencing betrayal. After researching and conducting a Ph.D. study on how we experience betrayal from a family member or partner, Debi discovered a predictable and proven process that takes people from betrayal to breakthrough. That process, coupled with 28 years of health, mindset and personal development training and coaching, enabled her to create a multi-pronged approach to help people heal (physically, mentally, emotionally, psychologically and spiritually) from the trauma of betrayal. About Thi

Years of agriculture modification has destroyed our wheat supply, stripping it of its beneficial nutrients and increasing harmful elements. I’m joined by Dr. William Davis, author of Wheat Belly, to talk about how we can heal our chronic diseases likely caused by an overconsumption of wheat. About Dr. William Davis William Davis, MD is cardiologist and author of the New York Times #1 bestseller, Wheat Belly: Lose the Wheat, Lose the Weight and Find Your Path Back to Health, and several other books in the series. Most recently, he released his Revised and Expanded Edition of Wheat Belly with updated programs and strategies. His books have sold over 3 million copies in the North American market and are available in 40 countries.  National media appearances include the Dr. Oz Show, CBS This Morning, and Live with Kelly (Ripa), featured on Bill O’Reilly and the Colbert Report, and in print media including First for Women and Woman’s World magazines. Dr. Davis has a substantial online presence on his Wheat Belly B

No matter how old you are, if you’re still cycling it’s not too late to rewrite your period story. I’m joined by The Period Girl herself, Nicole Jardim, to talk about how you can fix your period in as little as six weeks. About Nicole Jardim Nicole Jardim is a Certified Women’s Health Coach, writer, speaker, mentor, and the creator of Fix Your Period, a series of programs that empower women to reclaim their hormone health using a method that combines evidence-based information with simplicity and sass.  Her work has impacted the lives of tens of thousands of women around the world in addressing a wide variety of period problems, including PMS, irregular periods, PCOS, painful & heavy periods, missing periods, and many more. Rather than treating problems or symptoms, Nicole treats women by addressing the root cause of what’s really going on in their bodies and minds. She believes that the fundamentals of healing any hormonal imbalance lie in an approach that addresses the unique physiology of every woman.

You can be following the healthiest diet out there, but did you know that it might not be the healthiest diet for YOU? I’m joined by Cristina Curp, creator of The Castaway Kitchen, to talk about how you can heal from autoimmune disease using food as medicine. About Christina Curp Cristina Curp is the creator of The Castaway Kitchen, a popular food blog and online community dedicated to delicious, healing recipes. Author of best-selling cookbook Made Whole and recently released Made Whole Made Simple. She holds a BA in Anthropology from Florida International University and is a certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner. Cristina in on a mission to educate people about the healing power of real food!  Cristina shares her story of growing up and living with Hidradenitis Suppurativa. This is an autoimmune disease that manifests in painful boils in sensitive parts of the body, such as the armpits and groin. Cristina explains how her doctor kept trying to get her on different types of medication and creams that ju

Emerging research shows that our early years have a lasting impact on not only our mental and physical health, but our health, wellbeing, and lifespan. I’m joined by Dr. Sarah McKay, a neuroscientist based in Australia, to discuss the intersection of nature, nurture, and a woman’s brain. About Dr. Sarah McKay Dr. Sarah McKay sums up her research with the words, ‘Nature, Nurture and Neuroplasticity’. Sarah is a neuroscientist and science communicator who specializes in translating brain science research into simple, actionable strategies for peak performance, creativity, health, and wellbeing. As the director of The Neuroscience Academy, Sarah offers training in applied neuroscience and brain health for ‘helping professionals’. Sarah has authored the popular science book, The Women's Brain Book - The Neuroscience of Health, Hormones, and Happiness, which explores women’s health from 'womb to tomb' through the lens of neurobiology. In 2019, she hosted an episode of ABC’s flagship science TV show Catalyst explor

Our sexual education has failed us - especially for women in their 20s and 30s. I’m joined by my daughter, Brittney, to talk about how we can start empowering our sexuality after not having a full understanding for years! This is exactly what you need to know about your sexual health. About this episode Hands up - who learned about sex by watching late-night cable porn? Unfortunately, you are not alone. And, also, unfortunately, this has probably contributed to some pretty unrealistic expectations when it comes to sex and your body. So let’s start reeducating ourselves about sex, our bodies, and intimacy. The first thing you need to do is figure out what your own personal intimacy line is. Knowing where this is will help you navigate sexual situations with a better understanding of what you’re getting into. We also need to put the female anatomy at the forefront of our sexual education. We talk about how in sex ed, it’s likely you saw a side-on view of female genitalia, you maybe got taught how to insert a ta

You are an everlasting Goddess who embodies energy, emotions, and all the feminine wisdom of the world. I’m joined by Dr. Christiane Northrup to talk about how to connect with your Inner Goddess, heal sexual trauma, and own your menopause like the Queen you are. About Dr. Christiane Northrup Christiane Northrup, M.D., is the New York Times bestselling author of Womenʼs Bodies, Womenʼs Wisdom, The Wisdom of Menopause, and Goddesses Never Age, as well as the host of eight public television specials. A board-certified OB/GYN with more than thirty years of clinical experience, Dr. Northrup has featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show, The View, the Today Show, and Good Morning America, among many others. Christiane is fresh off updating her book, Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom, to include the aftermath of Harvey Weinstein and the #MeToo movement. For the first time, women’s trauma has a global witness. This is the first step towards global healing. Christiane believes that women should run their reproductive systems li

Fasting has incredible benefits for your body and your spiritual health. Fasting can also help you heal many long-term medical conditions. I’m joined by Dr. Daniel Pompa, an expert in cellular health, to talk all about fasting. About Dr. Daniel Pompa Dr. Daniel Pompa earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree at Life University’s College of Chiropractic in Marietta, Georgia in 1995 where he graduated second in a class of 150. His journey back to health continued to lead him to a voracious passion to research and learning beyond what is often readily understood. Daniel explains that our bodies are capable and built to fast. For centuries, our bodies have faced food shortages that they’ve had to survive through. The truth is that our bodies thrive and heal when we fast for any period of time. Fasting can transform your health. Daniel shares some personal stories of how fasting has helped cure his son’s skin condition and how Cameron George’s body innately knew how to heal itself through a fast. He encourages you

Are you doing everything you could be to make sure your immune system is working at it’s best? I’m joined by Dr. David Jockers to talk about what we can do to improve our immune system and overall health and well-being. About Dr. David Jockers Dr. David Jockers is a doctor of natural medicine, a functional nutritionist, and a corrective care chiropractor. He runs one of the hottest natural health websites in DrJockers.com which has gotten over 1 million monthly visitors and his work has been on popular media such as the Dr. Oz show and Hallmark Home and Family. Dr. Jockers is the author of the best-selling book “The Keto Metabolic Breakthrough” by Victory Belt publishing and is a world-renowned expert in the area of ketosis, fasting, and the ketogenic diet. He is also the host of the popular Dr. Jockers Functional Nutrition podcast. On this episode of The Girlfriend Doctor, David explains how going to bed early and avoiding overstimulation in the evening is one of the easiest things you can do to improve your

There is no better time than a lockdown to learn how to cook delicious, healthy meals at home. Whether you’re brand new to the kitchen or a seasons expert, this episode with Maria Marlowe will answer many questions about cooking for health that you have. About Maria Marlowe Maria is an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach who currently lives in Dubai. Her mission is to help busy women lose weight or clear up their acne by developing healthier eating habits. She offers recipes, meal plans, and an entire cooking school all designed to help you grocery shop, cook, and choose the healthiest foods - all without stress, overwhelm, and confusion. On this episode of The Girlfriend Doctor, Maria talks to us about her ethos - eating real food. She explains how we can make cooking at home easy, something we all desperately want to do, especially now that we’re eating out less.  One of the first tips Maria gives us is how to make our fresh food last until the end of the week. Because let’s be honest, is there anything wors

Did you know that your gut microbiome starts in your mouth? We’re told that the key to good oral health is to follow the recommendations set out by the ADA, but is this the best way? Trina Felber, the creator of Primal Life Organics, joins me today to discuss natural oral health. About Trina Felber Born in 1968, the second of five daughters in Toledo, Ohio, Trina grew up amongst a house full of skin and beauty products. As a youth, Trina was always health conscious and science-driven. In 1992 Trina obtained her RN diploma from St. Vincent Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. Over the next decade, she worked as a Registered Nurse in specialty areas including Burn ICU, Neuro ICU, Medical ICU, and Surgical ICU. Trina spent a year as a traveling nurse before committing to furthering her education. Trina studied and obtained her BSN in 2004 from The University of Akron. She continued her studies and received her Masters of Science in Nursing with a specialty in Nurse Anesthesia in 2007. In 2010, Trina was introduced to

Moms, whether you’re parenting single or with a partner, this episode is for you. All the stress that quarantine is bringing us, including being at home with our kids and partner 24/7, is bound to cause some anxiety and tension in the household. I’m thrilled to have Amber Trueblood, author of Stretch Marks, on to talk about how to develop a culture of love and kindness to see us through this difficult time - and beyond. About Amber Trueblood Amber is first and foremost a mother of four boys under the age of 12, then an author and retreat host. She has an MBA, an MFT, and is unequivocally a parenting expert. Her expertise, experience, compassion, and humor result in that perfect unique combination of entertainment and effectiveness. On this episode of The Girlfriend Doctor, Amber starts by telling us why we need to keep track of how often we’re saying “I should” - and to what. Women are often faced with feeling like they “should” be doing something, but in reality, is it necessary? The first step to leveling o

Now that my newest book, Keto-Green 16 is finally available, I wanted to take a quick moment to share some of the amazing results I've been hearing from women (and men) who have gone through the program.  I'd love to add your name to the growing list of success stories! You can find out more about how Keto-Green 16 can help you lose weight, build your immunity, feel stronger and have more energy here.

I am so excited to share with you all the information you need to know about my newest book, Keto-Green 16, that’s releasing TODAY! Following the Keto-Green 16 plan will help you increase your resilience and willpower, enrich your sense of strength and empowerment, and feel connected to a community of like-minded women on a similar journey. About Keto-Green 16 In this episode, I’m sharing snippets from my new book, Keto-Green 16! I start by reading the wonderful forward by my friend, colleague, and mentor, Dr. Perlmutter. I’m honored to have had Dr. Perlmutter share his thoughts on Keto-Green 16 for publication. I’ve been developing Keto-Green 16 using medical studies and reports, personal experience, and clinical trial groups to come up with the ideal way to eat for women in peri-menopause. But it’s not only for women! There’s a chapter dedicated to working with your partner to do Keto-Green 16 together. I share some of the experiences of women in my trial groups, including one who has had so much energy sin

You can control your health and how long you live by examining your deeply held belief systems and resolving generational trauma. How? This episode with Dr. Mario Martinez explores the links between cultural beliefs and longevity. About Dr. Mario Martinez Dr. Martinez is a clinical neuropsychologist who specializes in how cultural beliefs affect health and longevity. He proposes, based on credible research evidence, that longevity is learned and the causes of health are inherited. He has studied healthy centenarians (100 years or older) worldwide and found that only 20 to 25% can be attributed to genetics - the rest is related to how they live and the cultural beliefs they share.  He is the author of the bestselling book, The MindBody Code: How to Change the Beliefs that Limit Your Health, Longevity, and Success that teaches his theory and practice of biocognitive science to the general public. In addition to longevity, he also explains why our immune system is not just a protector. Instead, it responds to th

The single most important thing you can do to protect your health right now during this international health crisis is to wash your hands. The next is to boost your immunity. In this episode of The Girlfriend Doctor, I’m talking about how you can improve your immune system starting today by following my tips. About Boosting Your Immunity Do you realize how important it is to wash your hands regularly, especially during an outbreak such as COVID-19? I’m going to tell you a story of an Austrian doctor who faced ridicule over the concept a few centuries ago. Once doctors finally agreed with him, there was a significant decrease in medical and labor deaths. I cannot stress enough how vital it is for you to be washing your hands right now. Stop spreading this disease. Help keep our healthcare system under control. We have a responsibility to boost our own immune system. It’s not just the foods we put in our bodies, it’s also the chemicals we use around us and the air we breathe. Take some time to examine the ingre

Looking after our men’s health is just as important as our health, am I right, girlfriends? Men’s health specialist, Dr. Anthony Capasso, joins me to talk about the issues facing men’s health care, how we can support our guys, and what they can do to naturally boost their testosterone. About Dr. Anthony Capasso Dr. Anthony Capasso helps men reclaim their youthful and energetic bodies by lowering their weight, blood pressure, cholesterol, and risk for Diabetes. He specializes in functional men’s health, using a natural approach to medicine with preventative care, age management, and bioidentical hormone treatment. In this episode of The Girlfriend Doctor, we’re talking about the biggest issues facing men’s health right now. Do you know how resilient men’s bodies are? When men make changes in their diet and exercise routine, the positive changes to their health are almost immediate. Anthony explains that taking statins can lower a man’s testosterone. This is why he prescribes them as a last resort. He shares a

Developing strategies to increase your happiness is something we should all work towards. Luckily, I'm joined by the happiness guru herself, Marci Shimoff, who shares how to be happy for no reason. About Marci Shimoff Marci is a #1 NY Times bestselling author and transformational leader. She is an expert on happiness, success, and unconditional love. Marci inspires others to feel happiness and love for no reason, from the inside out. In this episode, we talk about why it's so important to nurture our thoughts. When we focus on the good in the world, we see and experience more good. On the flip side, if we focus on the negative, we only see negative things. Marci explains what the happiness set-point is and why it's so important to learn more about it. She also talks us through how we can change our happiness set-point - and why want to! Marci briefly describes what the Inner Home of Happiness is and how it's built. There are four different parts of your life to nurture to boost your Inner Home. What area are

COVID-19, or Coronavirus, is the word on everyone’s mind right now. But how can you support yourself and your loved ones during this crisis? I’m joined by Dr. Kellyann Petrucci to talk about how we can boost our immune systems and become better humanitarians right now. The single most important thing we can do during this uncertain time is to be a better humanitarian. Human connection, even virtual, is so important, as it increases oxytocin, the happiness hormone, which helps to strengthen our immune system. Please, please be a good person, help your community where you can, and share as much love as you can. Dr. Kellyann and I talk about some of the ways you can help boost your immune system are right now. Starting with sleep, it’s essential that you prioritize getting 7-8 hours a night. Kellyann also explains why you shouldn’t eat sugar and how it actually harms your immune system - yes, even a little bit. We also talk about burn-out. This is especially important during these times when you genuinely do wan

Introducing: The Girlfriend Doctor. I am so excited to share my rebrand with you! I’ve been working with the incredible brand strategist Nancy Hala, CEO of BrandStory, to develop a brand that truly resonates with me.  It was actually Nancy who started calling me The Girlfriend Doctor after I was on her podcast. She said it was like chatting with your girlfriend… but your medically trained girlfriend who actually has the answer to your most personal health questions. That’s how The Girlfriend Doctor was born and I’ve been working with Nancy to bring it to life. Nancy asks me what we need to know about dealing with Coronavirus, the current pandemic sweeping the world. My advice in these times of isolation is to find ways to increase your oxytocin. This helps reduce the fear that many of us are experiencing while boosting your immune system. Do your best to connect with your friends, family, and community, even if it has to be online. I explain why the pelvis is the most important area of your body and how to ke