The Ben Azadi Show #1152 Menopause Isn’t the End – The Secret to Reclaiming Energy & Joy with Dr. Anna Cabeca
Nov 10, 2025
Join Dr. Anna Cabeca, an OB-GYN and bestselling author known as 'The Girlfriend Doctor', as she transforms the narrative of menopause. She challenges the notion that menopause equates to decline, discussing how lifestyle shifts can alleviate symptoms like fatigue and mood swings. Delve into the crucial roles of oxytocin and cortisol, explore effective strategies like intermittent fasting, and learn how to biohack through perimenopause to reclaim energy and joy. Ready to embrace your 'second spring'? Dr. Cabeca's wisdom awaits!
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Stress Drains Progesterone Into Cortisol
- Chronic stress forces progesterone toward cortisol production, depleting mood and memory support.
- Replenishing oxytocin and supporting progesterone preserves hormone balance and brain protection.
Use Oxytocin Sparingly And Pulsed
- Use exogenous oxytocin sparingly and in pulses to reset presence and connection, not continuously.
- Take breaks to avoid potential dampening of your body's natural production.
Personal Path From Trauma To Oxytocin Work
- Anna became interested in oxytocin while treating her own PTSD and trauma in 2006.
- She links chronic stress, low oxytocin, and dangerous physiology like burnout and suicide.
