Welcome. I have a special two-part episode for you with a fun new format - a roundtable group discussion on a very important topic: fertility and infertility, something that affects millions of Americans, anywhere from 10-15% of reproductive age individuals. Because this is such a complex diagnosis with many mental health ramifications, a team-based and individualized approach with lots of support is essential, so let me introduce you to the team of experts from whom you will be hearing.

Ali Johnson (https://www.alijohnson.biz/) is a licensed social worker and integrative psychotherapist practicing in New York.

Shannon Keefe (https://www.integratenutrition.org/about) has a master's of science in nutrition and is a functional nutritionist, with a background in physical fitness and personal training, practicing in California.

Dr. Ivy Margulies (https://drivylove.com/about/) is a psychologist specializing in grief, trauma, mindfulness, and holistic healing, practicing in both NY and CA.

Gabie Peytchev - the mastermind behind organizing this roundtable - is the founder of WOVA Health (https://www.wovahealth.com/about) who created WOVA with a mission: To provide integrated fertility support starting at preconception, with a focus on the crucial 3 months prior to conception.

In this part 1, we cover the psychological challenges associated with infertility, the importance of the mind-body connection and how an integrative approach is invaluable. We'll talk about stress, nutrition, lifestyle and more, and in part 2, you'll learn some really practical take-aways shared by our experts. Let's dive in.

Resources:

To learn more about me and my reproductive & integrative psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.com

To sign up for the Fellowship in Reproductive & Integrative Psychiatry, please visit: PsychiatryFellowship.com.

Dr. Hartman shared her expertise as an eating disorder and adolescent medicine expert and we focused on how social media and today's society impact mental health and body image, the role that all this attention now on weight and weight loss medication play in this, what body neutrality (not just positivity) can do as part of a parenting approach, and much more.

Dr. Lauren Hartman is a double board-certified pediatrician and adolescent medicine specialist with nearly 20 years of experience treating children, adolescents, and young adults with eating disorders across hospital and outpatient settings. Throughout her career, Dr. Hartman has held numerous leadership positions at regional and national levels. Currently, she serves on the Eating Disorder Committee for the Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine (SAHM). Dr. Hartman maintains a private practice in Berkeley, CA, where she specializes in eating disorders.

She is the author of Freeing Children and Young Adults from Shame, Scales and Stigma: A Practical Guide for Parents, Educators and Clinicians.

Connect with Dr. Hartman:

• Website
• Instagram
• Linkedin

Connect with Dr. Glezer:

• To learn more about me and my reproductive & integrative psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.com
• To sign up for the Fellowship in Reproductive & Integrative Psychiatry, please visit: PsychiatryFellowship.com

I attended a recent conference hosted by Northern California Psychiatric Society and the American Psychiatric Association that focused on many relevant and up to date topics, and in this episode I'll share some key pearls on themes related to climate anxiety, sleep, AI chatbots, neurodiversity, and more.

To learn more about me and my reproductive & integrative psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.com

To sign up for the Fellowship in Reproductive & Integrative Psychiatry, please visit: PsychiatryFellowship.com.