Dr. Anna Cabeca returns to the show for a powerful and memorable conversation about menopause, healing after tragedy, and her new book, MenuPause.

Things get deeply personal in this episode: Dr. Anna talks about her experience with tragedy (her toddler son’s death) and dealing with PTSD and infertility, and you’ll hear some seriously life-changing insights that she has learned from her most difficult life experiences. She also reveals the reason why resetting your circadian rhythm is essential for healing, explains her experience with reversing early menopause despite being told she couldn’t have children, and much more!

Dr. Anna Cabeca, DO, OBGYN, FACOG has dedicated her career to helping women balance their hormones and heal their bodies, and knows that the hormonal fluctuation that precipitates menopause can be one of the hardest times for women, upending an otherwise normal and happy life. In MenuPause, Dr. Cabeca teaches women a new way of eating so they can take charge of their own health and continue to live their most fulfilling lives. 

 

TIMESTAMPS:

Dr. Cabeca’s story includes five unique eating plans to help with weight loss, improve mood, sleep and hot flashes. [01:22]

Anna left her medical practice because of burnout, after an especially traumatic time in her life. [04:42]

As she traveled the world, she met many leading scientists who expanded her knowledge of medicine. [09:25]

Endocrinology and gynecology are interrelated systems. [11:47]

After the trauma of the death of her toddler, Anna received the diagnosis that she was unable to become pregnant again, adding to her stress.  She did, however, have another baby. [13:15]

Healers and philosophers from all over the world gave Anna the same general knowledge that the organs hold all the energies in your body. [15:17]

After her travels brought her a new perspective, she changed the way she practiced medicine. [22:42]

Stress can mess up our adaptive hormones. Your cortisol goes up and oxytocin goes down. The more oxytocin, the better the body repairs itself. [25:05]

Her book, MenuPause presents five unique eating plans to break your weight loss plateau and improve mood, sleep, and hot flashes. [30:27]

Each of us is different and Dr. Anna personalizes the diet plans for each individual. [33:53]

In menopause, progesterone, estrogen, testosterone, and DHA all diminish. [38:40]

Brain fog is an inability to extract the necessary glucose to fuel the brain. [42:19]

What behaviors helped her heal from the PTSD she had after her child was killed. [45:19]

How does oxytocin promoting behaviors compare to dopamine triggers? [50:59]

 

LINKS:
Brad Kearns.com
Brad’s Shopping page
MenuPause
The Hormone Fix
Keto Green 16
Biology of Belief
Dr. Anna Cabeca
Drop Acid

 

​​​​QUOTES:
“There is magic in the pauses of our lives.” – Dr. Anna Cabeca 

 

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Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life.
Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend
Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement
BeautyCounter: Complete line of cosmetics tested to be free of typical toxins and endocrine disruptors. Try Brad's favorite vitamin-C skin serum and make the switch away from toxic mainstream skin-care products! 
Bala Enzyme: Electrolyte and triple enzyme recovery drink mix. BRAD30 for 30% off
BiOptimizers: Top quality performance supplements like magnesium, probiotics, and digestive enzymes. BRAD10 for 10% off
Paleo Valley: Nutrient-rich, ancestral inspired health products. BRAD15 for 15% off
BradNutrition.com: Coming soon - the ultimate whey protein superfuel formula for peak performance and longevity
Morning Routine Course: Coming soon - Comprehensive online multimedia course to design the ultimate morning exercise routine

Dr. Anna Cabeca returns to the show for a powerful and memorable conversation about menopause, healing after tragedy, and her new book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/MenuPause-Through-Plateau-Improve-Flashes/dp/0593234499/ref=sr_1_1?gclid=Cj0KCQjwjN-SBhCkARIsACsrBz7yGHJmkxFufrioLLiKzWWsoOTfervv6Az0U6bpPpRYpyXeYKGNGIMaAlcTEALw_wcB&amp;hvadid=587485848157&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvlocphy=9061089&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvqmt=e&amp;hvrand=14101353688718861984&amp;hvtargid=kwd-1643311710716&amp;hydadcr=15521_10340708&amp;keywords=menupause+anna+cabeca&amp;qid=1649996745&amp;sr=8-1">MenuPause</a>.
Things get deeply personal in this episode: Dr. Anna talks about her experience with tragedy (her toddler son&rsquo;s death) and dealing with PTSD and infertility, and you&rsquo;ll hear some seriously life-changing insights that she has learned from her most difficult life experiences. She also reveals the reason why resetting your circadian rhythm is essential for healing, explains her experience with reversing early menopause despite being told she couldn&rsquo;t have children, and much more!
Dr. Anna Cabeca, DO, OBGYN, FACOG has dedicated her career to helping women balance their hormones and heal their bodies, and knows that the hormonal fluctuation that precipitates menopause can be one of the hardest times for women, upending an otherwise normal and happy life. In MenuPause, Dr. Cabeca teaches women a new way of eating so they can take charge of their own health and continue to live their most fulfilling lives.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
TIMESTAMPS:
Dr. Cabeca&rsquo;s story includes five unique eating plans to help with weight loss, improve mood, sleep and hot flashes. [01:22]
Anna left her medical practice because of burnout, after an especially traumatic time in her life. [04:42]
As she traveled the world, she met many leading scientists who expanded her knowledge of medicine. [09:25]
Endocrinology and gynecology are interrelated systems. [11:47]
After the trauma of the death of her toddler, Anna received the diagnosis that she was unable to become pregnant again, adding to her stress.&nbsp; She did, however, have another baby. [13:15]
Healers and philosophers from all over the world gave Anna the same general knowledge that the organs hold all the energies in your body. [15:17]
After her travels brought her a new perspective, she changed the way she practiced medicine. [22:42]
Stress can mess up our adaptive hormones. Your cortisol goes up and oxytocin goes down. The more oxytocin, the better the body repairs itself. [25:05]
Her book, MenuPause presents five unique eating plans to break your weight loss plateau and improve mood, sleep, and hot flashes. [30:27]
Each of us is different and Dr. Anna personalizes the diet plans for each individual. [33:53]
In menopause, progesterone, estrogen, testosterone, and DHA all diminish. [38:40]
Brain fog is an inability to extract the necessary glucose to fuel the brain. [42:19]
What behaviors helped her heal from the PTSD she had after her child was killed. [45:19]
How does oxytocin promoting behaviors compare to dopamine triggers? [50:59]
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LINKS:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bradkearns.com/">Brad Kearns.com</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.bradkearns.com/shop/">Brad&rsquo;s Shopping page</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/MenuPause-Through-Plateau-Improve-Flashes/dp/0593234499/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2J0KJIN35940H&amp;keywords=menupause+anna+cabeca&amp;qid=1649891534&amp;sprefix=Menupause%2Caps%2C139&amp;sr=8-1">MenuPause</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/The-Hormone-Fix-audiobook/dp/B07VKQ7255/ref=sr_1_1?crid=210MECHHVPWQW&amp;keywords=the+hormone+fix+by+dr.+anna+cabeca&amp;qid=1649891948&amp;sprefix=The+Hormone+Fix%2Caps%2C837&amp;sr=8-1">The Hormone Fix</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Keto-Green-16-Fat-Burning-Ketogenic-Nourishing/dp/1529410592/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=1649891972&amp;sr=1-1">Keto Green 16</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Biology-Belief-10th-Anniversary-Consciousness/dp/140195247X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=1649895446&amp;sr=1-1">Biology of Belief</a></li>
<li><a href="https://drannacabeca.com/pages/about?drannashopping1498_mqcoeg=11147344212.106119669021.466231241172.g&amp;oexgads=drannashopping1498&amp;gc_id=11147344212&amp;h_ad_id=466231241172&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_source=google_search&amp;utm_campaign=MQC_Dr_Anna_Rel_10_Anna_Cabeca_US&amp;utm_content=dr%20cabecaTheme_Dr_Anna_Cabeca_US&amp;utm_term=CjwKCAjw6dmSBhBkEiwA_W-EoMUhMucI7LaHyR_odZV7ce-4lTKsNXWgSQYNYKJYmXjtv3mzsquaOhoC_kkQAvD_BwE%20https://drannacabeca.com/pages/about%3Fdrannashopping1498_mqcoeg%3D11147344212.106119669021.466231241172.g%26oexgads%3Ddrannashopping1498%26gc_id%3D11147344212%26h_ad_id%3D466231241172?utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_source=google_search&amp;utm_campaign=MQC_Dr_Anna_Rel_10_Anna_Cabeca_US&amp;utm_content=dr%20cabecaTheme_Dr_Anna_Cabeca_US&amp;utm_term=CjwKCAjw6dmSBhBkEiwA_W-EoMUhMucI7LaHyR_odZV7ce-4lTKsNXWgSQYNYKJYmXjtv3mzsquaOhoC_kkQAvD_BwE&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw6dmSBhBkEiwA_W-EoMUhMucI7LaHyR_odZV7ce-4lTKsNXWgSQYNYKJYmXjtv3mzsquaOhoC_kkQAvD_BwE">Dr. Anna Cabeca</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Drop-Acid-Surprising-Controlling-Extraordinary/dp/1529388430/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=1649897546&amp;sr=1-1">Drop Acid</a></li>
</ul>
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​​​​QUOTES:
<ul>
<li>&ldquo;There is magic in the pauses of our lives.&rdquo; &ndash; Dr. Anna Cabeca&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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Join Brad for more fun on: 
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bradkearns1/">@bradkearns1</a>
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bradkearnsjumphigh">@bradkearnsjumphigh</a>
Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/bradleykearns">@bradleykearns</a>
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TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@bradkearns">@bradkearns</a>
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We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&amp;A shows, emailed to <a href="mailto:getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com">podcast@bradventures.com</a>. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!
Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn&rsquo;t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won&rsquo;t promote anything he doesn&rsquo;t absolutely love and use in daily life.
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bradkearns.com/macademia-masterpiece/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://bradkearns.com/macademia-masterpiece/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1646259314219000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3AQ3-_vU-DRZCPOmZI948Q">Brad&rsquo;s Macadamia Masterpiece:&nbsp;</a>Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend</li>
<li><a href="https://bradkearns.com/mofo/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://bradkearns.com/mofo/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1646259314219000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2wKEG-rA2Nxox7Ex5ykel0">Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO):</a>&nbsp;Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement</li>
<li><a href="http://beautycounter.com/bradkearns" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://beautycounter.com/bradkearns&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1646259314219000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3CSTAMEqYvvt4s-QWggHjK">BeautyCounter:</a> Complete line of cosmetics tested to be free of typical toxins and endocrine disruptors. Try Brad's favorite vitamin-C skin serum and make the switch away from toxic mainstream skin-care products!&nbsp;</li>
<li><a href="http://balaenzyme.com" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://balaenzyme.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1646259314219000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0FVji8aAjrTD-hOAE6gq3d">Bala Enzyme</a>: Electrolyte and triple enzyme recovery drink mix. BRAD30 for 30% off</li>
<li><a href="http://Magbreakthrough.com/brad" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://Magbreakthrough.com/brad&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1646259314219000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1evKLUFC4tRFe0zx_pFRmt">BiOptimizers</a>: Top quality performance supplements like magnesium, probiotics, and digestive enzymes. BRAD10 for 10% off</li>
<li><a href="http://paleovalley.com/brad" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://paleovalley.com/brad&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1646259314219000&amp;usg=AOvVaw23hEfrLkUaETQo_8kBVPAo">Paleo Valley</a>: Nutrient-rich, ancestral inspired health products. BRAD15 for 15% off</li>
<li><a href="http://bradnutrition.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://bradnutrition.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1646259314219000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0K26KJH-eYg_zQTGv8m4-1">BradNutrition.com</a>: Coming soon - the ultimate whey protein superfuel formula for peak performance and longevity</li>
<li><a href="http://bradkearns.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://bradkearns.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1646259314219000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0N2d3nwSYHMBeFfkAqNFk1">Morning Routine Course</a>: Coming soon - Comprehensive online multimedia course to design the ultimate morning exercise routine</li>
</ul>

Brad Kearns covers health, fitness, peak performance, personal growth, relationships, happiness, and longevity. Slow down, take a deep breath, take a cold plunge, and get over the high-stress, tightly wound approach that often leads to disappointment and burnout. Kearns, a New York Times bestselling author, Guinness World Record holder in Speedgolf, 2020 #1 ranked USA Masters track&field age 55-59 high jumper, and former national champion and #3 world-ranked professional triathlete, offers a diverse and sometimes spicy mix of shows: expert guest interviews, peak performance primers, and brief “Breather” shows providing quick insights and how-to tips that you can execute right away to improve your life.

Brad Kearns, NY Times bestselling author and Guinness World Record athlete,  offers a fun and diverse mix of interviews with leading authors and health experts, and "Breather" shows for peak performance and personal growth

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