5. Hormones and the Power in the Pause with the Girlfriend Doctor, Dr. Anna Cabeca

Do you take time to pause in your health journey?   Dr. Anna Cabeca, triple certified OBGYN, is a pioneer in functional medicine redefining what it means to be a healthy woman.    In today's episode, Dr. Anna will share everything you need to know about hormones. There's a lot of information out there, but by the time you're done listening, you'll be able to form your own educated opinion.   She'll also reinforce the power of pause, encouraging you to make shifts in your health journey until you find something that works.    Dr. Anna is clearly passionate about her work, and this enthusiasm for personal health is sure to spill over into your own life!    Key Topics/Takeaways:   Dr. Anna shares her personal story and what led her to functional medicine. Why every woman should add some Maca to her life!  Are hormones safe?—Discover the answer once and for all. Get all your keto green questions answered. The importance of having pause. Redefining menopause.  Health tips for "down below."   Where to Find the Guest:   DrAnnaCabeca.com   @thegirlfrienddoctor   Pre-order Dr. Ana's new book: https://book.menupausebook.com/get-menopause-book-organic    Memorable Quotes:   "It's not just what we eat—it's what we think, it's where we live, what we're exposed to, food sensitivities, you name it. It can all affect your body's physiology." (13:58, Dr. Anna)   "I think biomedical progesterone post-menopause is like one of those essentials, for sure. It makes a big difference in the quality of our life, the quality of our sleep, the quality of our thinking, and our thoughts." (16:30, Dr. Anna)   "I think as women, and especially in this time of life where possibly for the first time ever they may be considering a pause, probably don't even know how to pause." (21:23, Betty)   "So if we decide we don't want to do something, we're really clear. It's not because we're burned out and exhausted. We're really clear if it's not a hell yes, it's a hell no." (23:28, Dr. Anna)   "A lot of times we think kind of all or none, I have to either be perfect at it, or I'm not on it. And it really is. It's small incremental changes and often maybe just one, and once we master one then we have the efficacy to then step into the next change." (28:11, Betty)   "I want people to feel empowered, to be able to be present in your body and look forward and have that strength and resilience to handle anything that comes our way." (33:53, Dr. Anna)