Wellness & Longevity
3 Simple Rituals to Feel More Connected to Yourself This Summer 8 min read
Feeling disconnected? Discover 3 simple summer rituals to reconnect with your body, balance your hormones, and reignite vitality in midlife.
Your Seasonal Allergy Survival Guide: 10 Steps to Breathe Easy and Feel Amazing 8 min read
Seasonal allergies stealing your sparkle? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to suffer through another season of itchy eyes, sneezing fits, and that relentless foggy-headed feeling. As your Girlfriend Doctor,...
Dr. Anna’s Go-To Seasonal Allergy Protocol 3 min read
Dr. Anna’s Go-To Seasonal Allergy Protocol: Breathe Easy, Feel Amazing! Seasonal allergies got you down? You’re not alone! Every year, millions of us brace ourselves for the sneezing, sniffling, and...
5 Things That Drain Your Summer Energy (and What to Do Instead) 7 min read
Summer can be frustrating. While it should be the season of ease, sunshine, and poolside chill…it often delivers the exact opposite. Especially when you’re in perimenopause or menopause. And that’s...
My Explant Surgery Journey: Healing, Hindsight, and Coming Home to My Body 4 min read
The Day Before Surgery: A Letter From My Heart Lying in bed the morning before my explant surgery, I felt a wave of emotions I can only describe as sacred....
The Girlfriend Doctor’s Checklist for Better Nighttime Bladder Control 10 min read
Do you have to get up multiple times at night to pee? Oh, so many of us do! It ruins our ability to get quality sleep, can disrupt our healthy...
Wine, Hormones, and Grey Area Drinking: My Journey to Balance and Health 7 min read
When the Nature Communications article on binge drinking during high-estrogen cycles in mice was published in late 2024, I couldn’t help but laugh. The mental image of tipsy little mice...
How a Rodeo Taught Me the Secret to Success in Health & Life 7 min read
DOWNLOAD THE JOURNAL If you're like me, you recognize areas in your life that need improvement. Personally, I am constantly refining, always striving to be better. This past weekend, as...
Honoring Legacy: A Journey of Longevity, Resilience, and Faith 5 min read
One of the challenges of aging is seeing those around you, peers, family, and friends, pass away or get ill. I remember when my father, in his 80’s, told me...
Your Hope is Your Power 3 min read
Discover hope and healing with your Girlfriend Doctor. Learn about natural solutions for menopause, weight management, and overall wellness. Explore powerful lifestyle changes, personal health journeys, and expert advice for...
Balancing Caregiving and Menopause 6 min read
I know that many of you are in the midst of caregiving for an elderly parent, a spouse, or other loved one. As any type of caregiver, you may be...
Lessons in Resilience and Beauty from Martha Stewart's Journey 7 min read
Have you ever found yourself captivated by a story of resilience that makes you reflect on your own life? Recently, I watched the Netflix documentary "Martha" about Martha Stewart's life,...