In this episode of Not Over, Just Different, I sit down with Dr. Anna Cabeca to explore navigating menopause without suffering. You’ll discover how dreaded symptoms like hot flashes and mood swings are manageable with the right strategies. From practical dietary changes to stress management tips, this conversation is jam-packed with actionable advice.

Dr. Cabeca introduces an empowering perspective on menopause, showing how small changes can have a big impact. We dive into her “keto green” nutrition philosophy, which balances hormones while supporting overall health. Plus, she shares the vital role of exercise, detoxification, and stress management in alleviating symptoms and reclaiming your energy.

Dr. Cabeca explains how tools like gratitude journaling, proper supplementation, and community support can transform the way you approach this phase of life. This episode is your reminder that while menopause is natural and mandatory, suffering is optional. Tune in to discover how to face menopause with confidence and make the most of this transformative time.

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About Dr. Anna Cabeca:
Dr. Anna Cabeca, DO, OBGYN, FACOG, is a triple-board-certified expert in women’s health and a bestselling author of The Hormone Fix, Keto-Green 16, and MenuPause. Known as "The Girlfriend Doctor," she blends humor, candor, and expertise to empower women through menopause and beyond. With special certifications in functional medicine and bioidentical hormone therapy, Dr. Anna has developed natural solutions like Julva® cream and MightyMaca® Plus to help women balance hormones and thrive. She lives in Dallas with her daughters, horses, and dogs.

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Website: https://drannacabeca.com
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Key timestamps:
[00:06:29] Experiencing hormonal changes during menopause.
[00:11:40] Detoxing for better health.
[00:16:30] Vaginal health transformation success.
[00:20:26] The master hormone: oxytocin.
[00:25:19] Compounding pharmacies and hormone therapy.

Memorable Quotes:
00:02:16 - "Menopause is natural and mandatory. Suffering is optional.And really, it's a privilege to live to the age that we go through menopause.”

00:11:40 - "I went from aches and pains, no motivation to exercise, very little libido, feeling overweight, to feeling the best I've felt for a really long time."

00:12:36 - "You don't often realize how bad you were feeling till you start feeling really good again."

00:20:26 - "It is the master hormone. So I think my next book, I'm going to call it something like that. But it really is the master hormone, the mother hormone. It is

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