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Oxytocin might get all the hype as the “love hormone,” but the way it quietly shapes our mood, relationships, and everyday well-being is honestly pretty incredible once you understand it. In today’s episode, you’ll get a clear look at what this hormone is actually doing behind the scenes and why it plays such a big role in how connected, calm, and joyful we feel. We break down the real science in simple language and talk about the places where oxytocin shows up in your life without you even noticing.

 

I’m sitting down with my good friend, Dr. Tyna Moore, one of the smartest and most grounded voices in regenerative medicine, and a licensed Naturopathic Physician and Chiropractor with nearly 30 years of experience. She shares how oxytocin supports immunity, emotional balance, metabolic health, and even pain resilience in ways most women never hear about. We talk through simple, doable habits that naturally lift oxytocin without feeling like another task on your list.

 

We also open up about topics that deserve way more space, like vaginal atrophy, pelvic floor strength, intimacy changes, and how oxytocin weaves into all of it as we age. You’ll walk away with insights you can use immediately to support your body, your mood, and your relationships. And before you tune out, don’t forget to grab my Free Holiday Recipe Guide at dranna.com, it’s packed with cozy, hormone-friendly Keto-Green recipes that let you enjoy the season without the crash or guilt.

 

Key Timestamps:

[00:00:00] Introduction.

[00:01:01] Oxytocin: The queen mother hormone.

[00:04:48] Oxytocin's far-reaching benefits.

[00:09:10] Oxytocin's impact on pain.

[00:12:20] Boosting oxytocin for well-being.

[00:16:02] Microdosing oxytocin through play.

[00:21:05] Importance of community for longevity.

[00:21:36] Oxytocin and stress reduction.

[00:25:05] Oxytocin's role in hormones.

[00:30:59] Medicalizing menopause concerns.

[00:34:03] Hormones and family dynamics.

[00:36:44] Physiology drives behavior transformation.

[00:39:47] Oxytocin vs. Cortisol Dynamics.

[00:44:05] Intimacy and stress management.

[00:47:19] Vaginal health importance and microbiome.

[00:56:50] Health of the vagina and intimacy.

[00:59:20] Vaginal and urinary health solutions.

[01:02:06] Hormonal impact on urinary health.

 

Memorable Quotes:

 "It's a calming down of the nervous system enough to move through the pain is how I've tried to explain this to my patients and what I've experienced personally." [00:06:38] – Dr. Tyna Moore

 

"The more that you nurture me, make me feel safe, make me feel beautiful, make me feel happy, the more my hormones will respond positively and you will get the beautiful, happy wife that you deserve." [00:34:22] – Dr. Tyna Moore

 

Links Mentioned:

Free Holiday Recipe Guide: https://dranna.com/holidayrecipes

Ozempic Uncovered Course: https://www.drtyna.com/ozempicuncovered

Dr. Anna's Oxytocin Quiz: https://drannacabeca.com/pages/oxytocin-quiz

 

Connect with Dr. Tyna Moore:

Website: https://www.drtyna.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtynashow/

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@drtyna

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dr-tyna-show/id1577258582

 

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