World Menopause Day Lives Part 1

The Girlfriend Doctor w/ Dr. Anna Cabeca

Menopause is often painted as the end of something, but it’s really a new chapter—a time to rediscover your strength and embrace what’s next. Today, we’re diving into the real, unfiltered stories and tools that can make this transition not just manageable but empowering. I’m sharing my own journey through early menopause at 39 and the powerful lessons I’ve learned from healers around the world. And with two incredible women joining me, we’re breaking down the stigma and showing you what’s possible when we take control of our health and our narrative.

Dr. Betsy Greenleaf, a Best-Selling Author and a trailblazer leader in women’s health, opens up about the changes no one talks about, like prolapse, and how we can take charge of our pelvic health. Tamsen Fadal, Journalist and Menopause Advocate, brings insights from her PBS documentary The M Factor—a powerful project giving women and doctors the tools to tackle menopause head-on. Together, we’re getting real about the challenges and offering practical ways to find balance, feel supported, and thrive during this stage of life.

By the way, if hormonal changes have you noticing hair loss, I’ve been there too. That’s why I created Beauty Locks, a natural formula to support hair growth and quality for all hair types. Check it out at dranna.com/beautylocks and give it a try. You deserve to feel amazing!

Key Timestamps:

[00:01:02] Your diagnosis is not your destiny.

[00:03:52] Early menopause and fertility journey.

[00:09:20] Men's support during menopause.

[00:11:36] Hormonal symptoms and partnerships.

[00:15:13] Menopause symptoms and healing.

[00:19:12] Menopause kit giveaways.

[00:22:34] Reverse aging of the vagina.

[00:27:23] Hormones and menopause connection.

[00:30:04] Atypical PCOS and epigenetics.

[00:35:31] Menopause documentary premiere.

[00:37:27] Community engagement and education.

[00:40:16] Integrative approach to hormone therapy.

[00:46:15] Prolapse awareness in women.

[00:47:10] Pelvic floor health and repair.

[00:50:45] Women in urogynecology.

[00:54:05] Bioidentical hormones vs. synthetic hormones.

[00:58:31] Menopause empowerment and support.

Memorable Quotes:

"When we see women come together watching this, it wasn't so much about the documentary, but it was about the community that it's forming." [00:40:53] – Tamsen Fadal

"Even though it says only one day for world menopause day, every day is menopause day. And it's a day to make your lives better because menopause does not have to be our grandmother's menopause. This is our time to kick some butt. It's actually your best lives; it's your best years ahead of you." [00:58:35] – Dr. Betsy Greenleaf

Links Mentioned:

Beauty Locks: https://dranna.com/beautylocks

Blog: https://drannacabeca.com/pages/blog

Keto-Green 16 Challenge: https://drannacabeca.com/pages/offers-keto-green-16-challenge

Carpathia Health: https://carpathiahealth.com/

Book an Appointment with me: https://dranna.com/about

Breeze Through Menopause: https://dranna.com/breeze

The M Factor Film: https://themfactorfilm.com/

Connect with Tamsen Fadal:

Website: https://www.tamsenfadal.com/

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tamsenfadal/

X/Twitter: https://x.com/TamsenFadal

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tamsenfadal

Connect with Dr. Betsy Greenleaf:

Website (Use code DRANNA for 10% off): https://pelvicfloorstore.com/

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dr.betsy.greenleaf/

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drbetsygreenleaf

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