Dr. Anna Cabeca is America's top menopause doctor. Known most widely as The Girlfriend Doctor, Dr. Anna is the first call for the woman who has questions she would only ask her best girlfriend if her girlfriend were a triple-board-certified OB-GYN. This top health podcast is all about helping women live better lives — before, during, and after menopause.
The Girlfriend Doctor w/ Dr. Anna Cabeca
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Dr. Anna Cabeca is America's top menopause doctor. Known most widely as The Girlfriend Doctor, Dr. Anna is the first call for the woman who has questions she would only ask her best girlfriend if her girlfriend were a triple-board-certified OB-GYN. This top health podcast is all about helping women live better lives — before, during, and after menopause.
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Recent Episodes
May 28, 2026
The Ancient Secret to Fighting Inflammation | Dr. Shivani
Dr. Anna Cabeca interviews Ayurvedic practitioner Dr. Shivani Gupta about ancient wisdom and modern science to fight inflammation and restore energy in women.
May 21, 2026
The Gut-Thyroid Link Your Doctor Isn't Testing For with Dr. Izabella Wentz
Dr. Anna Cabeca interviews integrative pharmacist Dr. Izabella Wentz about the gut-thyroid link and how gut health impacts thyroid dysfunction, offering insights for healing.
May 14, 2026
Why You're Still Tired, Fat & Losing Hair (It's Your Thyroid) | Dr. Amie Hornaman
<p dir="ltr">Are you doing "all the right things" but still gaining weight, losing hair, feeling exhausted, foggy, anxious, or stuck in your body? Your thyroid may be the missing piece.</p> <p dir="ltr">In this powerful episode of The Girlfriend Doctor Podcast, Dr. Anna Cabeca welcomes Dr. Amie Hornaman—also known as "The Thyroid Fixer," founder of the Advanced Thyroid and Hormone Clinic, host of The Thyroid Fixer podcast, and author of The Thyroid Fix: The No Nonsense Guide to Fix Fatigue, Fogginess and Fat That Won't Budge.</p> <p dir="ltr">Together, Dr. Anna and Dr. Amie unpack why thyroid dysfunction is so often missed in perimenopause and menopause—and why a "normal" TSH may not tell the whole story. They discuss Hashimoto's, weight-loss resistance, hair loss, fatigue, iodine, T2, reverse T3, thyroid antibodies, hormone shifts, stress, environmental toxins, and why women must advocate for a complete thyroid panel.</p> <p dir="ltr">In this episode, you'll learn:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Why fatigue, hair loss, depression, constipation, cold intolerance, and stubborn belly fat may point to thyroid dysfunction</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">The full thyroid panel Dr. Amie recommends beyond TSH</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">How perimenopause and menopause can trigger or worsen Hashimoto's</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Why T4-only medication may not work for every woman</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">The role of iodine, selenium, magnesium, vitamin D, black cumin seed oil, and T2</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Why thyroid optimization is a longevity strategy—not just a weight-loss conversation</p> </li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">Dr. Amie also shares her personal journey of misdiagnosis, thyroid recovery, PCOS, and navigating endometrial cancer with courage, honesty, and functional medicine wisdom.</p> <p dir="ltr">Listen now and remember: you are your best health advocate—and there is always one next right step.</p> <h2 dir="ltr">Key Timestamps</h2> <p dir="ltr">00:00 — Why thyroid symptoms often show up in menopause<br /> 04:20 — The top symptoms of thyroid dysfunction<br /> 08:30 — Hashimoto's, autoimmunity, and hormone shifts<br /> 16:40 — The full thyroid panel every woman should know<br /> 27:00 — Iodine, thyroid antibodies, and detox reactions<br /> 36:30 — Dr. Amie's personal thyroid misdiagnosis story<br /> 46:00 — Thyroid dysfunction and weight-loss resistance<br /> 55:00 — Optimizing thyroid hormones at every age<br /> 1:04:00 — PCOS, progesterone, and endometrial cancer<br /> 1:14:00 — T2, metabolism, and mitochondrial support</p> <h2 dir="ltr">Memorable Quotes</h2> <p dir="ltr">"From head to toe, the thyroid runs the show." — Dr. Amie Hornaman</p> <p dir="ltr">"Women are being dismissed when it really is a thyroid problem that can be treated." — Dr. Amie Hornaman</p> <p dir="ltr">"We don't want normal. We want optimal." — Dr. Anna Cabeca</p> <p dir="ltr">"The thyroid is a longevity optimizer, not just an aesthetics conversation." — Dr. Amie Hornaman</p> <p dir="ltr">"You are your best advocate for your health." — Dr. Anna Cabeca</p> <h2 dir="ltr">Connect With Dr. Amie Hornaman</h2> <p dir="ltr">Book: The Thyroid Fix: <a href= "https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Thyroid-Fix/Dr-Amie-Hornaman/9781668225424"> https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Thyroid-Fix/Dr-Amie-Hornaman/9781668225424</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Website: <a href= "https://dramie.com">https://dramie.com<br /></a> Supplements: <a href= "https://betterlifedoctor.com/annacabeca">https://betterlifedoctor.com/annacabeca<br /> </a> Use code: DRANNA for 10% off</p> <p dir="ltr">Instagram: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/dramiehornaman/">https://www.instagram.com/dramiehornaman/<br /> </a> YouTube: <a href= "http://youtube.com/@DrAmieHornaman">youtube.com/@DrAmieHornaman<br /> </a> Facebook: <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/AmieHornaman">https://www.facebook.com/AmieHornaman</a></p> <h2 dir="ltr">Connect With Dr. Anna Cabeca</h2> <p dir="ltr">Website: <a href= "https://dranna.com">https://dranna.com</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Instagram: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/thegirlfrienddoctor/">https://www.instagram.com/thegirlfrienddoctor/<br /> </a> YouTube: <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/@thegirlfrienddoctor">https://www.youtube.com/@thegirlfrienddoctor<br /> </a> TikTok: <a href= "https://www.tiktok.com/@drannacabeca">https://www.tiktok.com/@drannacabeca<br /> </a> Facebook: <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/thegirlfrienddoctor">https://www.facebook.com/thegirlfrienddoctor</a></p> <p dir="ltr">💧 BIG NEWS: Dr. Anna's own intimate lubricant, Velvé, is launching soon! Be the first to know: <a href= "https://www.shopvelve.com">www.shopvelve.com </a></p>
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