What Most Women Don’t Know About Menopause (But Should) with Dr. Anna Cabeca | 023 episode artwork

EPISODE · Aug 6, 2025 · 44 MIN

What Most Women Don’t Know About Menopause (But Should) with Dr. Anna Cabeca | 023

from Ending Chronic Disease

Menopause isn’t just a phase—it’s a powerful signal from the body that deserves attention, not avoidance. In this transformative episode, Dr. Anna Cabeca, widely known as the “Girlfriend Doctor,” opens up about her own journey through early menopause and how it sparked a global search for answers that conventional medicine couldn’t provide. From heartbreak to healing, she reveals what truly works when it comes to balancing hormones naturally—and why your symptoms are not the end of the story.Highlights:00:04 – Why We Need to Talk About MenopauseMenopause is an essential topic often avoided in conversations, yet it's at the root of many misunderstood health symptoms.02:18 – The Turning Point: Early Menopause at 38Dr. Anna Cabeca shares how her early menopause diagnosis at age 38 led her on a worldwide healing journey.04:23 – Your Body Can Heal Itself "Your diagnosis is not your destiny." Dr. Anna emphasizes that the body can heal through a holistic mind-body-spirit approach.14:07 – Menopause Isn’t Just for Women Over 50Menopause doesn't just affect older women—many experience symptoms in their 30s or 40s without even realizing it.32:01 – The Role of Stress and Trauma in Hormone Health Stress and trauma can significantly impact hormone health, and addressing the nervous system is crucial to healing.40:55 – Natural Support for Hormone BalanceDr. Anna introduces her Mighty Maca Plus as part of a natural support system for hormone balance and energy.About the GuestDr. Anna Cabeca, DO, FACOG, is a triple board-certified OB-GYN in integrative medicine, anti-aging and regenerative medicine, and a globally recognized authority in women’s hormonal health. Fondly known as The Girlfriend Doctor, Dr. Anna combines her extensive medical training with holistic practices to offer powerful, natural solutions for women navigating perimenopause, menopause, and beyond.After experiencing early menopause at 38 and reversing it naturally, she made it her mission to help other women reclaim their vitality, sexuality, and wellbeing. She is the creator of the Keto-Green lifestyle and the bestselling author of The Hormone Fix, Keto-Green 16, and MenuPause. Dr. Anna has been featured on The Today Show, PBS, Forbes, MindBodyGreen, and more. She also hosts The Girlfriend Doctor Podcast, where she shares expert insights and candid conversations to help women thrive in every stage of life.Website: https://drannacabeca.com/http://dranna.com/fabConnect with Dr. Fab Manciniwww.endingchronicdisease.comhttps://drfabmancini.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/fabmancini/ https://www.instagram.com/drfabmancini/https://www.facebook.com/DrFabMancini https://www.youtube.com/@DrFabMancini Thanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If...

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