In this Life Lounge AMA, Dr. Anna Cabeca—aka The Girlfriend Doctor—dives deep into the hormonal chaos of perimenopause, menopause, and female burnout. From her personal healing story reversing early menopause to formulating top-selling women’s health products, Dr. Anna shares powerful, practical strategies to balance hormones naturally.

She explains how stress, detox, and lifestyle factors play a greater role than hormones alone—and how to get your energy, mood, libido, and brain clarity back without relying on pharmaceuticals. You’ll also hear about her experience in a pitch-black spiritual retreat, why Mighty Maca is not just another greens powder, and how both men and women can benefit from understanding the true role of progesterone, DHEA, and testosterone.

Whether you’re in your 30s, 50s, or just trying to support your partner through hormonal shifts, this episode is packed with insight.

Timestamps

00:00:00 – Intro + Dr. Anna’s early menopause story and natural conception at 41

00:04:30 – From pain to purpose: why she created Mighty Maca and her hormone-support creams

00:08:10 – Travel essentials: what Dr. Anna takes everywhere (even to the jungle of Mexico)

00:09:30 – Inside her 4-day dark retreat: spiritual detox, red light visions, and brain recalibration

00:13:30 – Can you balance hormones after a hysterectomy? (Yes—and why progesterone still matters)

00:15:10 – Bloated, moody, exhausted: where to begin and why detox > hormones

00:17:00 – How Mighty Maca differs from traditional greens powders (and why men should use it too)

00:19:30 – “I’ve lost my spark”: how to reset energy, libido, and motivation through food and lifestyle

00:21:00 – Intermittent fasting for women: best timing, pitfalls, and what happens when you overdo it

00:24:10 – Cortisol, uric acid, and why stress can cause weight gain with fasting

00:25:45 – New product sneak peeks: vaginal probiotics, lip and hair formulas, and more

00:27:30 – The most underrated hormone for burnout and brain fog (hint: not estrogen!)

00:30:00 – Why testosterone is critical for women too—especially during stress

00:31:00 – Labs to request for hormone testing + Dr. Anna’s practice model

00:33:00 – Where to follow Dr. Anna + why women of all ages should feel empowered, not dismissed

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In this Life Lounge AMA, Matt Maruca tackles audience questions about light, energy, and health from a truly root-cause perspective. From why most people’s fatigue is actually mitochondrial to how artificial light is silently killing performance and sleep, Matt brings high-level insight and practical tools you can implement today.

He also dives into new protocols for light-based healing, EMF sensitivity, and the real difference between red light panels, sun exposure, and incandescent bulbs. Plus, the surprising reason your skin and eyes might be aging faster than you think—and what to do about it.

00:00:00 – Welcome + why mitochondria are the real root of most modern fatigue

00:04:10 – “Light is everything”: the problem with modern indoor environments

00:07:40 – Why red light therapy is helpful—but not a sunlight replacement

00:11:20 – The three components of sunlight we need (and artificial light lacks)

00:15:15 – Can light exposure reverse biological age? Matt’s take

00:18:30 – EMFs, mitochondrial stress, and protecting your biology

00:22:10 – How to set up a natural light home environment (cheap options too)

00:25:55 – Blue-blockers, screen filters, and timing your light intake

00:29:30 – Why junk light damages your skin, hormones, and circadian rhythm

00:33:45 – Matt’s daily light protocol + advice for night owls

00:37:00 – Incandescent vs. LED vs. halogen: what your house should use

00:40:25 – Why cold exposure pairs well with light therapy

00:44:10 – Troubleshooting low energy, anxiety, and brain fog with light

00:48:20 – The deeper philosophy behind Matt’s work and why the sun heals

00:52:40 – How to re-sensitize your body to light and regain natural energy

00:57:10 – Final thoughts: Matt’s message to skeptics and light-curious beginners

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In this Q&A, trauma educator and healing guide Dr. Eniko Loud joins the community to answer deeply personal, nuanced questions about nervous system healing, emotional regulation, and unlocking transformational growth.

Dr. Loud shares how childhood trauma wires the body for chaos, why traditional talk therapy often falls short, and what actually helps reprogram your nervous system. From psychedelics and somatic tools to spiritual integration and parenting with awareness, this is a wide-ranging exploration of trauma recovery in the real world.

Whether you’re on a personal healing journey or supporting others in theirs, this conversation is a powerful, compassionate, and practical look at how healing actually happens.

Timestamps:
00:00:00 – Welcome + what “nervous system healing” actually means
00:02:15 – Childhood trauma and the body: safety, dysregulation, and somatic scars
00:04:40 – Why therapy alone often doesn’t work + what needs to come before insight
00:07:20 – How to create a new “emotional home” inside your nervous system
00:10:35 – Is trauma ever really gone? Dr. Loud’s honest answer
00:13:50 – Why integration matters more than just “having the experience”
00:16:10 – Using psychedelics for trauma: risks, spiritual bypassing, and healing responsibly
00:19:45 – Trauma healing without psychedelics: is it possible?
00:22:30 – How parents can avoid passing trauma to their kids
00:25:05 – The role of nervous system “mirroring” in relationships
00:27:40 – What to do when you get triggered in real time
00:31:25 – Masculine vs. feminine patterns in trauma expression
00:34:15 – Dr. Loud’s own journey of healing and spiritual awakening
00:37:30 – Feeling “addicted” to chaos: how to break the cycle
00:40:50 – Embodiment tools you can start using today
00:43:35 – The trap of chasing healing perfection + honoring the spiral
00:46:10 – Final takeaways: Dr. Loud’s call to slow down and be with what is

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