The Deadly Secrets in Your Smile Part 2
The Girlfriend Doctor w/ Dr. Anna Cabeca
Release Date: 05/23/2025
The Story Behind Magic Menopause: Reintroducing Dr. Anna
The Girlfriend Doctor w/ Dr. Anna Cabeca
Menopause isn’t the end of your vibrant life—it’s the beginning of a new chapter. In this inspiring episode of The Girlfriend Doctor, I’m sharing my personal journey through early menopause, the challenges I faced, and the discoveries that helped me reclaim my health, vitality, and joy. Too often, women are told to simply “endure” menopause, but I believe suffering is optional. With the right questions, symptom tracking, and intentional lifestyle changes, this transition can become a time of renewal. That’s why I created my Magic Menopause program—to help women...
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Eye Health and Migraine Relief (Live Community Call)
The Girlfriend Doctor w/ Dr. Anna Cabeca
Did you know your eyes can actually tell the story of your overall health? My guest today, Dr. Rudrani (Rani) Banik, is a Board-Certified Neuro-Ophthalmologist and Functional Medicine Expert who blends the best of science with everyday lifestyle changes. She’s sharing how the food on your plate, the supplements you take, and even your daily routines can protect your vision as you age. And the best part is that it’s not complicated, just small steps that make a big difference. If you’ve ever dealt with dry eyes, struggled with screen fatigue, or worried about your eyesight getting...
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Navigating Health in a Tech-Heavy World
The Girlfriend Doctor w/ Dr. Anna Cabeca
We’re surrounded by technology every day, but few of us stop to think about how it might be impacting our bodies. From the phone at your bedside to the Wi-Fi running all night, EMFs (electromagnetic fields) could be quietly affecting your hormones, energy, sleep, and even fertility. That’s why I sat down with Dr. Stephanie McCarter, a physician who has spent years studying how our environment shapes our health. She makes this complex topic surprisingly relatable and gives us plenty of reasons to start paying closer attention. Dr. Stephanie shares some eye-opening stories and...
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Toxicity to Vitality: Root Cause Healing
The Girlfriend Doctor w/ Dr. Anna Cabeca
Women’s health is complicated, isn’t it? Between stress, hormones, and all the changes that come with midlife, it can feel like we’re constantly trying to put puzzle pieces together without seeing the full picture. That’s why I loved sitting down with Dr. Margaret Christensen to talk about what’s really going on beneath the surface. She’s sharing a perspective on health, intimacy, and connection that every woman deserves to hear. Dr. Margaret walked this journey herself. After facing serious health challenges from toxic mold exposure, she shifted from being a traditional...
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My 92 Hours Alone in Darkness
The Girlfriend Doctor w/ Dr. Anna Cabeca
This might be the most personal story I’ve ever shared with you. I spent 92 hours in complete darkness, no phone, no light, no distractions, and what I came away with completely shifted how I see my life and make decisions. In this episode, I’m opening up about the surprising moments, the deep stillness, and the kind of clarity you can only find when everything else fades away. If you’ve ever felt pulled in a hundred directions, I think you’ll really connect with this one. When I finally stepped out into the first light of dawn, it was like the world was brand new. Every sound,...
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Did You Say Over 100 Menopause Symptoms?
The Girlfriend Doctor w/ Dr. Anna Cabeca
Brain fog, itchy ears, and phantom smells? Yep, those are real menopause symptoms, and chances are no one warned you about them. That’s why I sat down with Andrea Donsky, a brilliant Menopause Researcher, Nutritionist, and Host of the Menopause Reimagined podcast. With nearly 350K TikTok followers and decades in the wellness space, Andrea’s on a mission to change the way we talk about this season of life, and trust me, you’ll feel so seen after hearing what she shares. We chatted about the 100+ symptoms women are dealing with (some that honestly blew my mind), how to support your body...
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Empowering Women: Beyond the Estrogen Window
The Girlfriend Doctor w/ Dr. Anna Cabeca
Hormones can be wild, especially in perimenopause and menopause, and sometimes it feels like no one talks about just how much they mess with your mind, mood, and energy. But there’s a real science behind why things feel off, and it’s not all in your head. I sat down with my friend and hormone expert, Dr. Betty Murray, to talk about the gut-brain-hormone connection and why it’s such a big deal for women in this season of life. She’s not only a Functional Medicine Pioneer with over 20 years of experience, she’s also the Founder of The Menrva Project, a game-changing platform rethinking...
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Unlocking the Power of Pelvic Light Therapy
The Girlfriend Doctor w/ Dr. Anna Cabeca
You might not think of light as a healing tool, but red and near-infrared light can do some pretty amazing things, especially when it comes to pelvic health. From easing perimenopause struggles to helping your body bounce back after birth, this kind of light therapy is opening up a whole new world for women dealing with pain, discomfort, or intimacy issues. I had such a good conversation with Dr. Genevieve Newton (Fringe’s Scientific Director) and Elizabeth Frey (Pelvic Health Physiotherapist) about how this all works, and why more women need to know about it. If you’ve been dealing with...
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Cracking the Code of Hormone Health
The Girlfriend Doctor w/ Dr. Anna Cabeca
Hormones are wild, especially when you realize they’re not just about how much you have, but how your body uses and processes them behind the scenes. That’s what hormone metabolite testing helps uncover, and honestly, it’s a game-changer. I’m sitting down with Dr. Liz Bartman, an incredible Naturopathic Doctor with a deep background in hormone science, to talk about how we can actually test our hormones in a meaningful way and what those results are really telling us. We chat about the different ways to test—blood, saliva, urine—and why each one tells a slightly different story....
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Innovative Treatments for Incontinence and Sexual Health
The Girlfriend Doctor w/ Dr. Anna Cabeca
Bladder leaks, dryness, and low libido aren’t exactly dinner table topics… but maybe they should be. These issues are way more common than we think, especially during and after menopause, and they have a huge impact on how we feel day to day. That’s why I sit down with Dr. Rena Malik, a Board-Certified Urologist and Sexual Medicine Specialist who’s made it her mission to talk about the things most people won’t. We talk about everything from pelvic floor problems to how hormones like estrogen and testosterone affect our sexual health and bladder function. Dr. Rena shares why stress...
info_outlineYou might not realize just how much your oral health is tied to your heart and overall wellness—but it’s a connection worth knowing about. I caught up again with my amazing colleague, Dr. Ellie Campbell, and we got into why regular lab tests sometimes miss the early signs of things like heart disease, stroke, and even dementia. We talked about why your dentist could actually be one of the most important people on your health team, plus some sneaky risks that only advanced testing can catch.
Dr. Ellie has been in family medicine for over 25 years, mixing integrative and functional approaches to help people truly understand their health. She shared some eye-opening stuff about how sleep apnea can mess with your blood sugar, why fasting blood sugar numbers matter more than you think, and how your genes could be playing a bigger role than you realize. She also gave some solid advice on how to speak up for yourself in a medical system that doesn’t always connect these dots.
If you’re someone who wants to take better care of yourself and catch problems before they sneak up, this episode is packed with tips that really hit home. And by the way, just to sweeten things up—my new Mighty Maca Mango is out now, perfect for spring and summer. It’s a delicious twist on Mighty Maca that you can toss in sparkling water or make into popsicles. Check it out anytime at dranna.com—it’s a little treat with big benefits.
Key Timestamps:
[00:00:00] Introduction.
[00:04:54] How to know if you have cardiovascular disease.
[00:10:09] Corrupted LDL cholesterol explained.
[00:11:32] Oxidative stress and antioxidants.
[00:15:54] Gender differences in blood sugar.
[00:20:20] Increased mortality with very low blood sugar.
[00:24:21] Continuous glucose monitors' impact.
[00:28:56] LDL cholesterol management post-heart attack.
[00:32:03] Markers of oxidative stress.
[00:36:43] ApoE4 gene and health risks.
[00:39:57] 2 recommended radiology tests for patients over 40.
[00:46:13] Atherosclerosis awareness and prevention.
Memorable Quotes:
"People with the highest cholesterol live the longest. You heard that right." [00:10:30] – Dr. Ellie Campbell
"I believe that we saved that patient from a heart attack or a stroke by identifying leading indicators in blood that told me she had a dental problem that took three dentists to find." [00:34:21] – Dr. Ellie Campbell
Links Mentioned:
Mighty Maca Mango: https://drannacabeca.com/products/mighty-maca
The Blood Pressure Blueprint: https://bpblueprint.com/
Connect with Dr. Ellie Campbell:
Website: https://www.campbellfamilymedicine.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellie.cfm/
Connect with Dr. Anna Cabeca:
Website: https://drannacabeca.com/pages/show
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegirlfrienddoctor/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thegirlfrienddoctor
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drannacabeca
Produced by Evolved Podcasting: www.evolvedpodcasting.com