The Egg Whisperer Show How to Manage Stress, Anxiety, and Depression During Fertility Treatment and Pregnancy with guest Dr. Anna Glezer
In this episode, I'm thrilled to welcome Dr. Anna Glezer, a renowned reproductive psychiatrist and founder of Women's Wellness Psychiatry to the Egg Whisperer Show. Dr. Glezer has dedicated her career to supporting fertility patients, many of whom I've had the privilege to care for, through some of the most emotionally challenging moments of their reproductive journeys. With training from Harvard Medical School and UCSF, she brings a compassionate, integrative approach to helping people manage stress, anxiety, and depression during fertility treatment, pregnancy, and beyond.
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Our conversation dives deep into the unique emotional landscape of fertility and pregnancy. Together, we explore how hormonal changes, societal pressures, and the ups and downs of the fertility journey can impact mental health. Dr. Glezer shares her expertise on building a strong foundation for emotional wellbeing, the importance of individualized care, and practical strategies for navigating grief, loss, and the rollercoaster of hope and disappointment.
In this episode, we cover:
- The unique ways stress, anxiety, and depression manifest during fertility treatment and pregnancy
- How to build a strong support system and foundation for mental health
- The role of lifestyle medicine, nutrition, and supplements in emotional wellbeing
- Coping with grief and loss after unsuccessful fertility treatments or pregnancy loss
- Strategies for managing anxiety and "what if" thinking during subsequent pregnancies
- How Dr. Glezer tailors her integrative approach to each patient's needs
- Advice for loved ones and fertility teams on providing meaningful support
Resources:
- Women's Wellness Psychiatry: https://annaglezermd.com/
- Resolve: The National Infertility Association: resolve.org
- Ovasitol Inositol Powder Supplement by Theralogix