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Doctor Anna, MD125. Food as Medicine: The Migraine Nutrition Revolution 🧠🥑👉 Migraine nutrition isn't as simple as "avoid chocolate" or "ditch the cheese." 📚 In this episode, we dive into a powerful scientific review revealing: 🧠Why food cravings during the migraine prodrome may be misleading 🥑 The one dietary pattern with the strongest clinical results 🦠How the gut microbiome might be influencing migraine attacks 💊 And why we must do better than old-school food trigger lists 💡 Perfect for physicians, RDs, nurses, neurologists, pain physicians, PTs & headache specialists looking to personalize care. Here's a link to the abstract of the review article by Dr. Slavin and her team: https...
2025-08-0320 min
Doctor Anna, MD124. Cracking the Code: How to Treat One of the Most Resistant Headaches in Medicine🧠Are your patients coming back again and again with chronic headaches that don’t respond to anything you prescribe? You’re not alone—and neither are they. Over 50% of patients presenting with headaches suffer from this refractory, misunderstood condition that can feel impossible to treat. In this episode, I’ll walk you through how to confidently diagnose, manage, and finally treat medication overuse headache (MOH)—one of the most common but overlooked contributors to chronic headache and migraine presentations. As a quadruple board-certified physician and academic headache specialist, I’ve seen hundreds of patients who were stuck...
2025-06-2212 min
Doctor Anna, MDTop 3 Migraine Headache Preventive Supplements to Treat Children, Adolescents, and AdultsWant to learn more how to manage headaches in your practice or at home? This podcast will go over the top 3 supplements prescribed in practice from a headache and pain physician. Magnesium, Riboflavin or Vitamin B2, and CoQ10. Â I'll describe how to select the correct formulation, when to take, what side effects to watch out for, how your patients should take it, the different doses for children, teens, and adults, and WHY THEY WORK! And why they work so well together versus one nutraceutical alone. If you want to learn more and take the full c...
2025-02-1612 min
Doctor Anna, MD122. I'm Back! Quadruple Board-Certified and Name Change: Dr. Anna, MDHey all, I'm back with a name change for the podcast to Doctor Anna, MD. Letting you know a little about what I've done the past ~1 year since the last podcast episode Oct. 2023. I became Quadruple Board-Certified with my newest board certification in Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine. I tell you about what the heck that is in this short but sweet episode. I also am going to focus this year on my clinical and research expertise in comprehensive integrative headache and pain management, as well as the most common presenting conditions of pediatric and adult chronic he...
2025-01-0108 min
Doctor Anna, MD121. Pausing the Podcast While I Go Back to Residency in Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine OMM and Become Quadruple Board-Certified!Hi all, I just wanted to share that I am pausing the podcast until I finish my board exams in Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine to become a Quadruple-Board Certified Physician and be the best integrative physician and pain doctor I can be for you. I'm looking forward to training more healthcare professionals in holistic medicine, as I'll be board-certified in pediatrics, integrative medicine, medical acupuncture, and hopefully now, osteopathic manipulative medicine! Lots of love, Dr. Anna, MD
2023-10-0904 min
Doctor Anna, MD120. Transforming Lives Through Fitness: Anna Woods and the She Strength JourneyJoin us for a journey back in time as Anna Woods and Anna Esparham dive into the nostalgia of their childhood, and get ready to be inspired by Anna Woods' incredible journey in the world of fitness. 🏋️‍♀️ Anna Woods is the powerhouse behind 'She Strength,' a fitness empire with two thriving locations in the heart of Central Kansas. With two decades of experience under her belt, she's not just shaping bodies; she's transforming lives! 💪 Listen in as Anna Woods spills the beans on her secret sauce for success. From working with people with special needs to elite...
2023-09-1854 min
Doctor Anna, MD119. Unlocking Children's Mental Health and Emotional Well-being with Lynn McLaughlinJoin us for an inspiring episode of Health Is PowHer as we sit down with the remarkable Lynn McLaughlin. Lynn is not only a seasoned educator with an impressive background, including roles as Superintendent, Principal, Vice-Principal, Teacher, and Educational Consultant, but she's also a best-selling and award-winning author. Lynn, alongside her niece, Amber Raymond, has co-authored a captivating children's book series titled "The Power of Thought." Their passion for proactive children's mental health shines through, as they believe that equipping kids with emotional management skills from a young age sets them up for a lifetime of problem-solving...
2023-09-0436 min
Doctor Anna, MD118. Empowering Our Minds for Top Performance with Mary Rensel, MD, FAAN, ABIHM, Founder of Brain FreshJoin us in this enlightening episode as Dr. Anna sits down with Dr. Mary Rensel, a true visionary in the world of medicine and neuroscience. Dr. Mary Rensel is an MD, Neurologist, Integrative Physician and Founder of Brain Fresh. Discover how Dr. Rensel's journey led her from a thriving medical career to founding her innovative venture, Brain Fresh. Get ready to dive into an inspiring conversation that delves deep into the power of brain priming, cultivating strengths, and the art of building meaningful connections. Episode Highlights: From White Coats to Brain Fresh: Learn about Dr. R...
2023-08-2140 min
TAKING THE HELM with Lynn McLaughlinEp 126: Dr. Anna Esparham | Calming Young Minds: Exploring Research Based Mind Body TherapiesDr. Anna Esparham, MD , founder of Health Is PowHer, Is a nationally-recognized physician who healed herself from multiple chronic conditions from women’s health issues to chronic pain and autoimmune disease. She is now a coach helping women learn how to heal themselves for good. The Health Is PowHer's Podcast serves women who want to learn about how to overcome all the Issues that come with life. She has conducted several research studies and Is published in several peer-reviewed medical journals. She has been featured In the New York Times, Shape Magazine, Healthy Children, and More! She knows that “the...
2023-07-1256 min
Leap of HealthAll about Autoimmune Diseases with Dr Anna EsparhamDr. Anna Esparham, MD who is triple board-certified in integrative medicine, acupuncture, and pediatrics. She leads the charge of delving into tough topics to promote your well-being. Our goal is for every woman to take charge of their health because... Health is PowHer!Dr. Anna Esparham, MD , founder of Health Is PowHer, Is a nationally-recognized physician who healed herself from multiple chronic conditions from women’s health issues to chronic pain and autoimmune disease.She is now a coach helping women learn how to heal themselves for good. The Health Is PowHer's Podcast serves women who want to...
2023-05-2454 min
TAKING THE HELM with Lynn McLaughlinEp 116: Anna Esparham | Harnessing Strategies Children Can Begin Using For Their Own Emotional Well-Being"Emotional intelligence is actually really key. There's been a lot of studies on emotional intelligence in kids and how it relates to happiness and better health outcomes."
Dr. Anna Esparham is triple board certified in pediatrics, integrative medicine, and medical acupuncture. She has extensive experience in treating chronic health issues, pain, and sleep issues in children and adolescents through integrative therapies, emotional and spiritual well-being, and mind-body therapies.
Anna Esparham was dealing with her chronic health issues, pushing her to learn more about integrative therapies and emotional and spiritual wellbeing. She then built a pediatric integrative medicine...
2023-04-0530 min
Boom VisionFrom Chronic Pains to Thriving: Healing with Dr. Anna EsparhamI'd love to hear your thoughts about the show and this episode! Text us here...#040: “Don't turn away. Keep your gaze on the bandaged place. That's where the light enters you.” ― Rumi, Sufi mysticToday's interview is my friend, Dr. Anna Esparham, MD, & Founder of Health Is PowHer, From sheer determination to heal herself of the chronic pains she had to endure as a young adult, how did Anna go from surviving to thriving? In today's interview, we dive into:Dr. Anna's origin storyHow her personal journey of chronic pains and auto...
2023-02-0157 min
Return To Ease With Rachel PecoraEP. 7 From autoimmune diseases to thriving with Dr. Anna EsparhamEP. 7 Today’s guest is Dr. Anna Esparham, MD, founder of Health Is PowHer, Is a nationally-recognized physician who healed herself from multiple chronic conditions from near death shock to issues with chronic pain and autoimmune disease.
She is now a coach helping women learn how to heal themselves for good using mind, body, and spirit.
Her podcast Health Is PowHer's serves women who want to learn about how to overcome all the issues that come with life.
She has conducted several research studies and is published in several peer-reviewed me...
2023-01-2343 min
Inspired Living with AutoimmunityAnna Esparham, MD: Heal From Fibromyalgia and Chronic PainDr. Anna Esparham, MD , founder of Health Is PowHer and Pain Free Life Academy, Is a nationally-recognized physician who healed herself from multiple chronic conditions from near death shock to issues with chronic pain and autoimmune disease. She is now a coach helping women learn how to heal themselves for good. Health Is PowHer's Podcast serves women who want to learn about how to overcome all the Issues that come with life.Anna first became sick with Polyglandular Autoimmune Syndrome in her first year of medical school following vaccinations and Mono, but didn't realize the vaccines were...
2023-01-0944 min
Doctor Anna, MD99. Using Your Story to Heal Yourself with Dr. Haidar Al-Akhim, MD, Author, Ophthalmologist, Podcaster, Coach, and Psychotherapist (if that's not enough...)Dr. Haidar Al-Akhim is an ophthalmologist, but was always interested in the woo, eventually discovering that conventional medicine was boring, just pushing pharmaceutical meds. He was stuck in this “groundhog day” and he was doing the same thing over and over again. What he realized that conventional medicine wasn’t all about healing. That he was just a cog within the system. Being bombarded by regulations, rules, and the latest drugs and how to use them. It was the power at the top telling him what to do. "I felt kind of lost going through the medi...
2022-12-0547 min
Doctor Anna, MD97. Harnessing Scalar Energy to Detect and Cleanse Pathogens, Microbes, and Support Healing with Tom PaladinoI'm so excited for you to listen to this episode! This interview was an eye opener for me as I had no idea about scalar energy. I had heard about it from a couple friends who were using these devices that produced scalar energy and they told me it helped them sleep better and give them more stamina. Tom Paladino is a wealth of information about scalar energy. He discusses that scalar energy is free energy from the sun and stars and fills the universe. It is our consciousness. The omnipresence energy from God. W...
2022-11-0749 min
Doctor Anna, MD96. Your Brain's Natural Ability to Heal Anxiety, Depression, and Emotional Pain with Rachelle McCloud, Emotional Wellness CoachHave you plateaued with therapy, counseling, or cognitive behavioral therapy? Rachelle McCloud, Mental Health Therapist and Emotional Wellness Coach has a 5-step approach to helping you heal your anxiety, depression, mental health symptoms in a fraction of the time! She uses tried and true methods that I use in my own coaching programs for women with chronic pain and autoimmune disease. And she's been through it all herself! Starting with complex childhood and generational trauma diagnosed with obsessive compulsive disorder. And then she learned how to heal using Emotional Freedom Technique, energy healing, and...
2022-10-3158 min
Doctor Anna, MD95. Recovering from Trauma, Stress, and Burnout, Dr. Sapna Shah-Haque, MD Found Her Purpose with The Worthy Physician PodcastDr. Sapna Shah-Haque, Board-Certified Internist is one of my closest friends who has lived thru many dark nights of the soul and found her passion creating The Worthy Physician Podcast. To help physicians share their story about burnout, overwhelm, mistreatment, and moral injury. I'm also one of her guests ;) She shares her story about how much stress from medical school and residency, with attending physicians who are a part of the patriarchy of medicine, caused Dr. Sapna to develop a stutter and tremor, despite being one of the most studious, caring doctors I've ever met!...
2022-10-1756 min
Doctor Anna, MD94. Gut Health and Hormone Balance with Hally Brooke, CEO of Live Nourished CoachingI absolutely love Hally! I am so excited to introduce her to you. Hally Brooke is the Founder and CEO of Live Nourished. She's a Certified Functional Medicine Nutritional Counselor and Nationally Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach, and a Fox 21 Fitness & Nutrition Expert! She is so incredibly knowledgeable and just an amazing coach empowering people to transform and achieve their health and wellness goals. Her discussion on gut health and hormone balance is so insightful, yet so simple! She talks about the 5R process: 1. Remove (remove inflammatory fo...
2022-10-0349 min
The Punch Drunk Soul Podcast - Soul Alignment + Business Chats#116 How Anna Esparham Launched Her Health Coaching Business to 3 Clients In Just 8 Weeks. Why Coaching as a Physician/Health Care Worker is Incredibly Freeing. Tune into this episode of the Punch Drunk Soul Podcast to hear how Anna is making the jump from Physician into the coaching space and why.  Anna Esparham, MD is a triple-board certified physician in integrative medicine, medical acupuncture, and pediatrics. She is the founder of Health Is PowHer's Podcast and the Pain-Free Life Academy group coaching program. She helps women with chronic pain and fibromyalgia move their bodies freely and do the things they love again.  Anna started her business a few years ago but was feeling really stuck in terms of how she could help women with chronic pai...
2022-09-3051 min
The Worthy PhysicianMind, Body, and Spirit with Dr. Anna Esparham, MDSend us a textIn this episode, I sat down with a fellow classmate from medical school, Dr. Anna Esparham, MD. She is commonly known as Dr. Anna, and is a triple board certified physician in pediatrics, integrative medicine, and acupuncture. Dr. Anna has always been adventurous in her daily practice of life, and in she dives into detail about life, career, and personal experience with burnout and chronic pain. To say the least, she has an impressive list of accomplishments, including her own spiritual journey that she has had over the last several yea...
2022-09-1933 min
Doctor Anna, MD91. The Importance of Nervous System Safety When Healing Chronic Pain with Dr. Andrea Moore, DPTJoin our FREE 4-Day Pain Freedom Challenge Mon Sept. 26th - Thurs Sept. 29th. Just join our Pain Free Life Squad FB Group and we'll send you all the details (especially the one about winning a 1:1 coaching session with me!!): https://www.facebook.com/groups/painfreelifesquad Now on to the show: Dr. Andrea Moore, Doctor of Physical Therapy and Board-Certified Orthopedic Specialist, Life Coach, and Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner speaks about her experience healing chronic pain. She has so much insight into personalizing the journey toward healing from trauma and pain, and how t...
2022-09-1253 min
Doctor Anna, MD90. How I Healed From Chronic Pain - From A Pain DoctorIf you are a woman with chronic pain or fibromyalgia who wants to be able to move freely and do all the things you love again, then fill out the "Ideal Life Without Pain" questionnaire below: https://forms.gle/iwvxFu2mtnpnaqHo7 And I'll do a FREE 15-min follow-up call with you to discover how you can recover and heal from chronic pain. Don't delay because the "Pain Free Life Academy" starts Tuesday September 6th right after labor day, and the special discount for the first clients goes away that week! If y...
2022-08-2216 min
Doctor Anna, MD89. End the War With Your Body and Food with Nina Manolson, Founder of Body-Peace®Nina Manolson is a Body-Peace® coach. She helps people end the war with food and body and finally feel truly at home in their body—as it is. She is known for her deeply feminist, anti-diet, body-peace approach. She brings her 30 years experience as a therapist, Nationally Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach, Body-Trust® Guide and Psychology of Eating Teacher to helping women create a respectful and trusting relationship with their food and body. Nina’s Body-Peace work is all in service of helping people get off the diet roller-coaster, and into a compassionate and powerful way of eating...
2022-08-0856 min
Doctor Anna, MD86. When your fingers and toes are freezing cold and change colors - Raynaud's PhenomenonPeople with Raynaud's Phenomenon can suffer year round with freezing cold and discolored fingers and toes (or other small body parts).  In this episode, we talk about what causes Raynaud's, what to watch out for, how to talk to your doctor about your symptoms, and what to do about it!  I review the research and what they've been studying now, including some of the lesser known therapies, such as beetroot juice, L-Arginine, and N-acetylcysteine! Shownotes HERE! -------------------------------------------------------------- Our Brain Health Integrative Guide is gone, to make room for a FREE...
2022-06-2715 min
Doctor Anna, MD83. How to Rise Up From Depression - 6 Therapies that You Might Not KnowDepression, or what is termed medically as major depressive disorder (MDD), is so incredibly multi-faceted that there isn’t just one path to healing for everyone who has it. And yes, you can heal from depression. There is a small genetic role ~ about 1/3rd of it in some twin studies, but the other 2/3rds is largely environmental, situational, biological, generational, nutritional, spiritual, emotional, metabolic, immune, and so much more.  I talk a little about my experience healing from depression, as a physician, and what it all meant for me.  And then I discuss some of the less...
2022-05-1617 min
Doctor Anna, MD82. When You Feel Lost and Broken: 5 Ways to Tame The Emotional StormThere are so many times in my life and my patients’ lives that we can feel lost, meaningless, and broken. You may feel totally ungrounded, disassociated from everything, distanced from other people, directionless, and without answers to how to fix it. It sometimes feels like a gray cloud surrounding you. And you feel like no one understands you, and you feel like you are alone.  But you’re not. Because even the most energetic, willful, motivated people can experience this moment. Including me. When you feel lost, you are meant to be found.  When you...
2022-05-0215 min
Doctor Anna, MD81. The Anti-Aging Benefits of SaunaSaunas from wood-fire or coal-heated saunas to infrared saunas have shown many beneficial effects on aging, cardiovascular system, mental health, and inflammation! This episode, we dive into the research and how to do the sauna correctly for health benefits :) Enjoy the show!! Shownotes HERE -------------------------------------------------------------- Our Brain Health Integrative Guide is HERE! All for Free. And I spent several weeks researching the best evidence for brain power, sleep issues (insomnia), anxiety, and depression! Click below! You can sign up here! ---------------------------------------------------------------- We hope y...
2022-04-1809 min
Doctor Anna, MD79. How to Trust Yourself and Express Your Authentic Gifts to the WorldThis episode is all about bringing light to your amazing self - building self-confidence and faith in oneself to share your love and truth with the world. We are surrounded by demands and guidance from our co-workers, bosses, leaders, husbands, wives and friends. Sometimes, we give up our autonomy to these individuals, either because it’s easier, or we think we’re not good enough as them. They have their opinions and demands of you that might not match your well-being and life force. Our self-esteem and confidence go the wayside when this happen...
2022-03-2114 min
Doctor Anna, MD78. When You Feel Manipulated or Used at Work or in RelationshipsIf anyone has ever worked in their life, then I’m sure they’ve experienced manipulation or the feeling of being used, influenced, or worse - coerced. Emotional manipulation is a common method to control or influence others, potentially exploiting vulnerabilities, experiences, triggers and past traumas. Manipulation is fairly common in the work environment and within relationships - friendships, partnerships, marriage. However, many of us feel violated when being manipulated or used without our consent. We get angry, ashamed, and then guilty for getting angry and allowing the manipulation. Maybe we’ve encountered so many...
2022-03-0716 min
Doctor Anna, MD77. The Tao with Jessie Kanzer, Author of "Don't Just Sit There, Do Nothing: Healing, Chilling, and Living with the Tao Te Ching"This is a MUST listen! Jessie Kanzer talks about her new book coming out March 1st, 2022 "Don't Just Sit There, Do Nothing: Healing, Chilling, and Living with the Tao Te Ching". She brings amazing insight into the foundation of health and wellbeing. And she has one of THE BEST presentations of "The Way" - The Tao Te Ching. I was so excited to read this book. I hope you find that it resonates with you as Jessie is an incredible light for many of us who need to connect with our power and innate wisdom to...
2022-02-2151 min
Doctor Anna, MD76. The evidence for treatment and management of chronic fatigue syndrome or myalgic encephalomyelitisChronic fatigue syndrome or sometimes what is known as myalgic encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME) can be a huge struggle for many of us, without a lot of gold standard treatment options. I've reviewed some of the evidence and review what goes on in our bodies with CFS/ME and what medications, supplements, and therapies have some benefit! Hope you enjoy! Shownotes HERE --------------------------------------------------------------- Our Manifestation 4-Step Hypnosis Recordings is Still Available on Our Website for a Limited Time You can sign up here! ------------------------------------------------------------------ ...
2022-02-0709 min
Doctor Anna, MD75. How to Reset Your Energy When You Feel DrainedDon’t you feel exhausted by the end of the week or on the weekend after a week of stress, worry, conflict, or even doing things that don’t light your inner fire. That’s why many of us feel so tired – because we’re pulled in multiple directions, giving away more of our energy to others, healing them instead of ourselves.  Anxiety can be a symptom of this energy drain. When we are worrying about a situation, another person, we are giving our energy away to that situation or person. When we ruminate over how another...
2022-01-2409 min
Doctor Anna, MD74. Top 6 Supplements That May Support Immune Health (Part 3 of Immune Series)Our final episode to the immune health series (well for now!!), I'm sure there will be plenty more as the field keeps evolving. This episode we review several supplements that have shown in some research studies to benefit our immune system - either by boosting it for those with immune depression or by suppressing it for those with autoimmunity!! Shownotes HERE --------------------------------------------------------------- Our Manifestation 4-Step Hypnosis Recordings is Still Available on Our Website for a Limited Time You can sign up here! ------------------------------------------------------------------ We hope y...
2022-01-1013 min
Doctor Anna, MD73. Three Ways to Use Nutrition to Boost Your Immunity --- Immune Health Series Part 2)This is Part 2 of Our Immune Health Series! And it is all about Nutrition. Nutrition and Gut Health are two KEY factors in maintaining a healthy immune system and protecting us against autoimmunity. There are 3 major ways to give your immune system a huge boost with these nutritional changes! Shownotes Here! --------------------------------------------------------------- Our Manifestation 4-Step Hypnosis Recordings is Still Available on Our Website for a Limited Time You can sign up here! ------------------------------------------------------------------ We hope you enjoy the episode and if y...
2021-12-2712 min
Doctor Anna, MD72. One of the Top Ways To Get Your Immune System in Gear for the Winter MonthsI’m going to tell you a couple little known secrets over the next few podcast episodes in our immune health series - about how to get your immune system in tip top shape for these winter months to come - when we’re all indoors sharing the lovely viruses more often than we are in the warmer months.  In this episode, we talk about one of the lesser known keys to boosting your immune system so you can perform at your best, stay healthy during the holidays, and nurture your body! SHOWNOTES HERE ...
2021-12-1311 min
Doctor Anna, MD71. Fear of the UnknownThis episode comes at a crossroads in many of our lives when we feel afraid to step out into faith - into the unknown. We have all come across times and situations in our lives when we worried ourselves to the point of exhaustion and, even, health symptoms of anxiety, or worse, exacerbations of chronic illness. We feel the fear pervade our very being, ungrounding us. Sometimes, it even feels like we’re being pulverized from the inside out... SHOWNOTES HERE ---------------------------------------------------------------- Our Manifestation 4-Step Hypnosis Recordings is Still Available on Our Website fo...
2021-11-2908 min
Doctor Anna, MD70. When You Feel BetrayedWhat happens when friends, colleagues, family members disappoint you or betray you? You may never want to be around people again because they’ve hurt you. You may never want to make friends for fear of it happening all over again.  They’ve hurt your feelings; they’ve manipulated you, they went behind your back to make themselves feel better or maybe gain power over you - gain power for themselves by undermining you. We tend to develop emotions of anger or worse, shame, at how others now see you. Or maybe you feel like your own po...
2021-11-0811 min
Doctor Anna, MD69. Maintaining a Natural State of Inner Harmony Despite Life and Work StressSo excited you're here with us for this episode!! I talk about the law of consciousness and the law of attraction! What we think, believe, and how we feel manifests in our reality. Like calls to like. Our inner world mirrors our outer world and our outer world mirrors our inner world. When we feel inner peace, our relationships, workplace, life also brings us peace. When our rooms are clean and fresh and our home has good energy and is tidy, our mind feels more at ease and we are more clea...
2021-10-2510 min
Doctor Anna, MD68. Reiki as a Spiritual Practice and Self-Care with Pamela Miles, Reiki MasterPamela Miles is the foremost Medical Reiki expert, pioneering the use of Reiki practice in conventional medicine. She has a unique perspective on practicing Reiki on our own selves to raise our vibration and health. She has the experience and credentials including: Collaboration with prestigious healthcare institutions on care, education and research, including the National Institutes of Health (NIH), medical schools (Harvard, Yale, Einstein) and hospitals (New York Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center, Beth Israel Medical Center, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center). Specifically, she has: Been published in peer-reviewed medical...
2021-10-1152 min
Doctor Anna, MD67. First Book Review Episode: Martha Beck's "The Way to Integrity: Finding the Path to Your True Self"This book had such a huge impact in my life that I wanted to share it with you all. Martha Beck has written some amazing books, all of which I've absolutely loved. This book "The Way to Integrity: Finding the Path to Your True Self" teaches you how to find ultimate well-being, joy, happiness all through the most powerful spiritual endeavor of living your truth. It is an amazing book for anyone who has had an inkling that something is missing, who feels listless or bored, tired, depressed or experiencing a physical illness that stems fr...
2021-09-2716 min
Doctor Anna, MD66. Choosing Love Over Fear with Dr. Anna Esparham, MDFear has become pervasive throughout our culture, society, nation, world. Permeating within ourselves, our neighbors, our family, friends, and colleagues. Fear is divisive and leads to anger which leads to hate which leads to violence and suicide and emotions that are too unruly to reign back in for good health. But love, love is a different path. Love is the easier path. Love sets you free and always holds more power than fear itself. Love is growth and health and wellbeing. Love is freedom and ease and comfort.  Love always wins over fear. ...
2021-09-1314 min
Doctor Anna, MD65. Why We Get Sick as a Woman - from Top Ayurvedic Family Doctor, Dr. Clayton Bell, MDDr. Clayton Bell, MD and Ayurvedic Specialist is a Clinical Assistant Professor and Integrative Family Physician at University of Tennessee Medical Center. His background is so unique in the integrative and functional medicine world. Dr. Bell sees a multitude of women's illnesses in his practice with a majority stemming from trauma, stress, exhaustion, and overwork. He dives deep into prevention of breast cancer and the biggest myths when it comes to SOY! He takes us through the Doshas and how to use Ayurveda to heal ourselves as the amazing women we are. I...
2021-08-3043 min
Doctor Anna, MD64. Breech Delivery, Gestational Diabetes, and Acupuncture with Dr. David Coggin-Carr, MD, obstetrician-gynecologistI'm so excited to introduce Dr. David Coggin-Carr, MD to the Health Is PowHer audience!  I've worked with him for the last few years and just been in awe and inspired by the work he does for women's health. He is one of the most intelligent and caring human beings I know on this planet! He has some amazing research he wants to share on how to stay healthy during pregnancy, prevent treat gestational diabetes, and even bring back healthy breech deliveries!  He is amazing and you'll love his insights into the world of wo...
2021-08-1652 min
Doctor Anna, MD63. The Empath Experience with Sydney Campos, Author and Visionary Helping Create Heaven on EarthI'm so excited to present Sydney Campos, author of The Empath Experience: What to Do When You Feel Everything, presents her journey from addiction to a successful intuitive guide all because of the incredible gifts as an energy sensitive human. Sydney walks us through what's it like being an empath and how to embrace this amazing superpower. Reconnecting with yourself and trusting your intuition is a big theme in healing as an empath. You can find her and all her social media on her website: https://sydneycampos.com/ and her new upcoming Social Community App "As...
2021-08-0254 min
Doctor Anna, MD62. Energy Medicine with Dr. Christina Ross, PhD, Biophysicist and Polarity PractitionerDr. Ross, PhD, BCPP is a Biophysicist in the field of energy medicine working with the Wake Forest Institute of Regenerative Medicine. She is also the author of "Etiology: How to Detect Disease Before It Manifests In Your Body" She understands how energy affects biology and puts it into practice! She has studied how energy affects cells and molecules in our body that modulate pain and inflammation.  Dr. Ross has so much to say in this podcast episode about increasing our vibrational energy to heal from illness. She also discusses her bas...
2021-07-1945 min
Doctor Anna, MD53. Backyard chickens and homesteading with Dr. Anna Esparham-Evans, MDDr. Anna Esparham-Evans, our very own Health Is PowHer Founder and Podcast host, discusses everything you need to raise your own chickens! In this episode, we will cover... 1. What kind of coop/housing requirements you need for backyard chickens 2. What do you feed chickens? And how does that affect the nutritional value of the eggs? 3. What is the day in the life of one of Anna's chickens? 4. How chicken compost can benefit your home garden. 5. Considerations for safety and wellbeing of backyard chickens. Shownotes HERE
2021-05-1043 min
Doctor Anna, MD51. Natural Menopause Relief for Hot Flashes, Night Sweats, Fatigue, Depression, and More!In this episode, we review some of the most studied integrative therapies for the woman who is struggling with menopause symptoms (which is 80% of us!). We review the benefits or the not-so-benefits of: 1. Hypnosis 2. Yoga 3. Aromatherapy 4. Black Cohosh 5. Wild Yam 6. Dong Quai 7. Maca 8. Evening primrose oil 9. Phytoestrogens - Flaxseed Share it with a friend who you know has been complaining of menopausal symptoms, whether it be hot flashes, night sweats, fatigue, depression, anxiety, sleep disorder, etc...
2021-04-2617 min
Doctor Anna, MD50. Trust and develop your divine intuition with Pamela Sommers, award-winning entrepreneur and authorPamela Sommers is an international best-selling author, award-winning entrepreneur, songwriter and more! She has written three amazing books: Fabulously You Building Castles in the Sky: How to Make Your Dreams Come True Life Lessons From a 40 Something And she's here to help guide you to listen to your spirit and deepen your divine power within. She has followed a path of trusting her intuition through overcoming several health issues: 1) where she couldn't walk at all and 2) couldn't use her hands to work. These life lessons taught her...
2021-04-1947 min
Doctor Anna, MD49. IV Vitamin C research benefits cancer, infection, and fatigue with Dr. Jeanne Drisko, MDIV Vitamin C researcher and physician, Dr. Jeanne Drisko, MD discusses the benefits and how-to of intravenous vitamin C (ascorbic acid). Dr. Jeanne Drisko, MD was one of the original founders of integrative medicine paving the way for the rest of us. She has led several research studies and been published on the topic of IV Vitamin C and built an academic integrative medicine program. IV Vitamin C has been studied adjunctively for cancer and infection and has been used for chronic fatigue or chronic conditions to support energy and well-being. We...
2021-04-1242 min
Doctor Anna, MD48. Hormone Intelligence with Dr. Aviva Romm - Restoring Your Natural Hormone BalanceDr. Aviva Romm discusses her new book "Hormone Intelligence: The Complete Guide to Calming Hormone Chaos and Restoring Your Body's Natural Blueprint for Wellbeing." Dr. Aviva identifies some of the common patterns of our menstrual cycles, perimenopausal symptoms, mood changes and energy surrounding our natural hormone rhythms. She has some pretty profound protocols for women who are wanting to restore their natural cycles so I highly encourage you to listen to this episode today! Check out her website to pre-order the book at avivaromm.com with some bonus gifts as well! ...
2021-04-0554 min
Doctor Anna, MD47. The top 10 Ways to Adjust to Daylight Savings Time to Regain Your Energy and Recover Your SleepHere we break down the top 10 tips (that I have tried myself that actually worked for me as well as some that have been studied in research) Unfortunately shifting from standard time to daylight savings time is associated with increased cardiovascular disease including heart attack, stroke, atrial fibrillation. It also results in decreased vagal tone, elevated heart rate, and blood pressure, reduced sleep, increased inflammatory biomarkers and altered gene expression of our core clock genes! No wonder why the American Academy of Sleep Medicine came out with a position statement in 2020 to recommend...
2021-03-2913 minDoctor Anna, MD46. Lifestyle Redesign: Recharge Your Life to Age Well and Have More Energy with Jocelyn Hill, Board-Certified Integrative Health CoachJocelyn Hill, a board-certified integrative health coach, discusses the power of lifestyle medicine to completely revive your health and wellbeing and prevent age-associated health risks. Jocelyn has had many years of experience working in the health and wellness field at a women's health clinic and is wise beyond her years. Her tips on redesigning your lifestyle to align with your mind-body-spirit is so in tune with your wellbeing. I'm so excited to have her on the podcast episode as you'll learn so much from her!!! You can find her @_jocelynhill on i...
2021-03-2256 minDoctor Anna, MD45. Goals Interrupted: Top 10 Tips to Achieve Your Dreams and Desires Despite Annoying Challenges with Freda Dreher, MD, and one-of-a-kind gymnastHow many times have your dreams been derailed after life happens with its persistent "interruptions"? Well, this episode is for you because Dr. Freda's method of aligning your true desires is GOLD! Dr. Freda Dreher, MD, and Gymnast Extraordinaire (despite her age!) has a unique story of how she found a way to be a gymnast despite society's expectations of what a gymnast should look like. And how despite trauma and injuries and everything in her path trying to stop her, she came out on top using these 10 tips (with a bonus 11th tip)!
2021-03-151h 09Doctor Anna, MD44. Randy Evans, Master's Level Integrative Dietitian, and the Ketogenic Diet for WomenRandy Evans has been prescribing ketogenic diets for years. He follows nutrient, metabolic, and pH labs and progress for women closely, but not ALL women should be on the ketogenic diet. There isn't just one diet for all of us. But we do talk about "keto lite", "dirty keto" and some of the wrong and right ways to be eating on a higher fat diet. However, some women THRIVE on a Higher and Healthier Fat Intake with Less Carbohydrates. 1. To help PCOS, energy levels, balance hormones, or even just lose weight...
2021-03-0836 minDoctor Anna, MD43. Manifesting by Design: Insights from Three Phenomenal Women Entrepreneurs!These three amazing women spill their secrets on how they've manifested the life of their dreams and the success they've achieved. Joan Jontilano, Digital Marketing Coach Who Takes the Overwhelm out of Marketing Your Business Online And Takes You from Zero Tech Savvy to Pro! She discusses manifesting in the new era of 2021 How our thoughts and feelings can create our world Humans are Creators! Find her @joanofadventure on Instagram, Facebook, and Etsy! Jen Argue, Mastermind Facilitator with an Extensive Background as a Therapist Defines manifesting in a whole new light...
2021-03-0158 minDoctor Anna, MD42. The 4 techniques that strengthen your mindset and wellbeing to truly manifest health and abundance nowIn the last few podcast episodes of our manifestation series, we learned that we deplete our energy when we continue to prioritize negative emotions surrounding the limitations and obstacles and hardships and difficult situations in our lives. Where our thoughts go, energy flows and if our thoughts are constantly thinking about that one colleague who doesn’t do a lick of work, or your friend who takes you for granted, or your parents who wanted you to be someone you’re not…. ...we drain our energy. And therefore we must surrender to this anger...
2021-02-2224 minDoctor Anna, MD41. The 4-step manifestation breakthrough method to abundance, health, and the life you truly desireToday we’re going to discuss this “breakthrough” method - broken down into a 4-step process so you can be at peace and connected enough to your spirit, your true authentic self. To manifest the life that you were meant to live, the health you want every day, and the abundance and wealth to be able to give to others. I'm so excited for this episode because it goes with our final and fourth hypnosis series this week on "manifesting and believing in yourself as a daily practice"!!!  If you haven't yet signed up for ou...
2021-02-1522 min
Doctor Anna, MD40. Manifesting your health and wellness goals with a little treat at the end!Like calls to like bringing forth the reality you want to create for yourself. Manifesting can be part of your daily practice to envision the end as the beginning. Whether it be healing from a chronic illness, having more energy, overcoming depression and anxiety, and even creating a successful business. The more you practice this, the better you get, and the more you manifest! It is that simple. As a triple-board certified physician with so many accomplishments achieved - chairing national medical organizations, publishing research manuscripts, featured in the New York Times and...
2021-02-0822 min
Doctor Anna, MD39. Make your dreams, desires, goals, wants, and needs a success with this simple frameworkI’m so excited for this episode as it outlines our 3rd step in the FRAMEWORK to achieve OPTIMAL WELLBEING! - no matter what’s bogging you down - chronic pain, addiction, anxiety, depression, feeling in a funk, apathetic, lethargic, fatigued, dealing with severe disease like cancer or autoimmune disease - or just ultimately wanting to feel healthier and alive. Building a system to make you successful at feeling alive, abundant, loved, happy, wealthy, and so much more... is about setting up your own system to make you successful at c...
2021-02-0125 min
Doctor Anna, MD38. Releasing the resentment, anger, fear, grief, and hurt that limits usWhen our emotional or energetic bodies are holding on to fear, anger, resentment, hurt, grief, unworthiness, scarcity, our physical bodies become affected because of the concept “Like calls to Like”. We attract our reality through our thoughts and our beliefs and how we feel about ourselves. This is some kind of psychoneurobiophysiology where our thoughts, our imagination can create our reality. There are 3 ways to release what's holding you back, what's clogging you up so that you don’t feel as good as you want to. 1. Our energy blocks 2. The limitations we plac...
2021-01-2520 min
Doctor Anna, MD37. Why you need to start protecting your hearing health today! With Dr. April Waller, Chief AudiologistDid you know hearing health relates to your entire well-being? Protecting you from depression, Alzheimer's, and Dementia? Did you know ADHD could be a result of chronic ear infections creating an auditory processing disorder? What about how to treat tinnitus, motion sickness, vertigo, and vestibular migraines? All of these relate to your inner ear and brain health and Dr. April Waller is the audiologist of audiologists! She wants to share her knowledge so that you can live your whole life without any setbacks - and many people don't think that hearing...
2021-01-181h 02
Doctor Anna, MD36. Finding Inspiration to Get Unstuck and Allowing Abundance to FlowThis is a super sweet, down to earth episode on setting our inner power on fire and bringing our desires to life. No more "shoulds" or "I can't" or "I'm asking too much" or "I don't deserve it".  If you want to have a great day, a great year, a healthy life with more contentment and joy and peace, then you can allow this flow to you. If you're tired of stress, fatigue, health issues; then this will inspire you to get back to your authentic healthy self!!! 1. Clarity: getting clear on what you...
2021-01-1112 min
Doctor Anna, MD35. The most effective relief for TMJ issues and jaw pain with Dr. Tim Herre, DDSDr. Tim Herre, DDS is a holistic, biologic dentist in the Kansas City area. He does a deep dive into jaw issues that many of us are struggling with and not even KNOW it!! As a pain and headache doctor myself, this podcast interview was ENLIGHTENING as so many of my patients are struggling with jaw pain and clicking/popping of their temporomandibular (TMJ) joint and subsequently develop chronic temporomandibular disorders (TMD). And Dr. Tim Herre with Holistic Dental KC tells us how to prevent and treat TMJ problems. Dr. Tim discusses his 4 p...
2021-01-041h 05
Doctor Anna, MD34. Reverse Engineer Your Health Goals - It is Time to Feel Your BestIn this episode, Anne Clark, BSN, RN, CPT and Dr. Anna, MD discuss their framework of how to discover your top priorities to achieve inner well-being. This is a different approach than traditional new year's resolutions and goal setting.  1. Explore how you truly want to feel 2. Build your social support - accountability partner, colleague, healthcare practitioner, or (hint, hint) wellness coaching membership (coming soon!) 3. Discover your action steps (surrender to your deep inner compass) 4. Create your own manifestation practice 5. Journal and write down your goals in a 2021 pla...
2020-12-2834 min
Doctor Anna, MD33. Essential nutrients we can't live without? We don't get enough of these essential fats and proteins by Randy Evans, MS, RD, LDMaster's Level Integrative and Functional Dietitian, Randy Evans, MS, RD, LD lays out the essential nutrients that we're missing in most of our diets today! This is a must listen if you want to protect your health and body by giving it the nutrients it needs to perform, heal, and prevent illness. After years of working with NFL players, high performing athletes, women, and children with chronic illness, he finds that these healthy fats and proteins are what's missing in most of our meal plans. We'll answer questions on: 1. how to ge...
2020-12-2129 min
Doctor Anna, MD32. Dietary Supplements that Decrease Cholesterol and Risk of Stroke, Diabetes, and Heart DiseaseSo just to recap last week’s episode, Randy Evans, our Master's Level Integrative Dietitian, discussed that it is tough to absorb that much cholesterol or saturated fats to influence serum lipids and heart disease risk. What’s more important at reducing risk is lowering refined carb intake such as sugars bread, processed foods. In addition, eating more healthy fats such as extra virgin olive oil and omega-3’s have a favorable effect on lipids. I highly encourage you to listen to both episode 8 and episode 31 as Randy just makes it so incredibly simple when he bre...
2020-12-1414 min
Doctor Anna, MD31. High Cholesterol? Master's Integrative Dietitian, Randy Evans, MS, RD, LD highlights the right way to stay healthy using nutrition and diet to prevent heart disease, stroke, and high cholesterolDon't forget to download your free Healthy Fats Guide Here! By doing so, you'll subscribe to our email newsletter as well for free with weekly insights and goodies and sneak peeks and discounts for our email members ONLY! ----------------------------------------------------------------- Randy Evans, MS, RD, LD--Â (stands for the first and one of maybe 6 Master's Level Integrative Dietitians in the entire COUNTRYÂ - possibly the entire world)--Â reveals what the latest evidence says about high cholesterol and why medicine isn't really going to help prevent heart disease and risk of death.Â
2020-12-0733 min
Doctor Anna, MD30. Dr. Lawrence Rosen, MD, reveals how to master your well-being through simple, but POWERFUL mind-body methodsDr. Lawrence (Larry) Rosen, MD is a sought-after pediatric integrative medicine physician who advocates for family and child wellness nationally. Website at www.lawrencerosenmd.com He has so much wisdom and experience as a yoga teacher and mind-body expert in the field of mindfulness and resilience. Dr. Rosen, MD authentically discusses how to get started with the simplest of active rest and relaxation techniques. And it only takes 5 MINUTES of your day! That is something easily done. He also talks about ways we resist healing and how to overcome self-defeating thoughts. We even go through some of o...
2020-11-3047 min
Doctor Anna, MD29. What You can Do to Prevent Toxic Air Pollution From Affecting Your Health and Protect Your Immune System with Dr. Erika Moseson, MD of Air Health Our HealthCombustion particles -- think exhaust, smoke particles, anything that gets set on fire and its aftermath-- Increases risk and may worsen chronic disease!! No wonder why people feel sick after sucking in diesel fuel and living near wildfires that plagued certain states this 2020. Think worse outcomes for heart disease, asthma, migraines, and even more susceptibility to the damage of Coronavirus (COVID-19). We discuss this all on the episode! The science and expansion of electric/hybrid cars and renewable energy to protect our health! When spending time outdoors and walking to sc...
2020-11-2359 min
Doctor Anna, MD28. How Dr. Jessica Cummings, Doctor of Physical Therapy, beat not one, but TWO autoimmune thyroid diseases and her amazing tips and supplements on how to stay well as a mother and busy entrepreneurDr. Jess Cummings is a PHENOMENAL woman and I'm so excited to have her on the show, despite her incredibly busy schedule as a 1. mother 2. teacher (homeschools her children) 3. Healthcare provider as a Physical Therapist 4. Podcaster of "Healthy Kansas City's Podcast" 3. Boss, Co-Owner, and Entrepreneur of Restore Thrive, a Physical Therapy Clinic in Overland Park, KS. I don't know how she does it, but she has figured it out on her amazing journey with her husband, Dr. Tim Cummings, DPT who co-owns both Restore Thrive and their "Healthy KC's Podcast". Dr. Jess, DPT, sh...
2020-11-1644 min
Doctor Anna, MD27. Essential oil aromatherapy for anxiety and stress reliefAromatherapy is incredibly powerful for anxiety symptoms and stress.  There's a lot to discern out there with all the info on essential oils, and hopefully I can provide you with the right and evidence-based information as a certified aromatherapist and physician. 1. I teach you the top 4 applications of essential oils for aromatherapy use 2. We review the top 4 essential oils studied for anxiety and stress (including a few other helpful tips for other conditions). We also review the safety and precautions of each! 3. I teach you my top 2 essential oil blends I us...
2020-11-0918 min
The Healthy Kansas City PodcastEpisode 18: EmpowHERing Your Health with Dr. Anna EsparhamDr. Anna Esparham joins us to discuss all things pediatrics, headaches, and women's health
You'll get the inside story on how Dr. Anna overcame her own health challenges and took those lessons and her skills as a top-notch physician to treat her patients with a level of care that has made her one of the most sought after integrative medicine and medical acupuncture specialists.
And just to top it off, you'll learn about the newest chapter of Dr. Anna's professional journey, Health is PowHer, and how you can get connected to her tribe.
2020-11-0300 min
Doctor Anna, MD26. Natural Treatments to Decrease Anxiety and StressAnxiety is one of the most common symptoms worldwide, where our sympathetic nervous system is in a state of heightened alert! The symptoms of anxiety can include difficulty breathing, chest tightness, difficulty speaking, stumbling on your words, shaking, feeling tired but revved up at the same time. Difficulty concentrating, your mind just going “blank”, restlessness, having intrusive thoughts with persistent worrying, overthinking every decision or option to avoid any negative outcomes. It’s like having an invisible threat that isn’t really there - only in the deep crevices of our mind making us fear...
2020-11-0216 min
Doctor Anna, MD25. Essential Oils and Aromatherapy for PainAs a triple-board certified physician and pain-trained doctor and certified aromatherapist, I wanted to tell you all about what essential oils I use to help people with pain. I discuss the top essential oils used in aromatherapy that may benefit headaches, migraines, myofascial pain, muscle pain, muscle spasms, muscle tension, and fibromyalgia.  I also tell you how to look for real essential oils instead of the synthetic versions which is so popular on the market today but can cause health issues.  I also tell you about some blends I specifically use for myself with...
2020-10-2623 min
Doctor Anna, MD24. When Life Spirals Out of Control: How to Release Fear and Anxiety Before It Creates Health Problems I’ve been hearing so much venting from my colleagues, patients, and friends that constant stress and anxiety has us in a bind - creating new symptoms of insomnia, palpitations, anger, overeating or undereating, a constant buzzing or shaking feeling, constipation, diarrhea, abdominal bloating or abdominal pain, and chronic fatigue; the list goes on. Fear and anxiety show up when we feel that life’s situations are truly out of our control, when we think we can’t overcome health challenges or diagnoses we receive, or when we feel we’re stuck in a job we don’t align wit...
2020-10-1917 min
Doctor Anna, MD23. Helping moms through whole child wellness with Dr. Carissa Stanton, MDMeet Dr. Carissa Stanton, MD, owner and founder of Mindful Pediatrics KC at www.mindfulpediatricskc.com. She is a gem in the Kansas City community providing home health for children to keep the family well and prevent sickness. She is one of the best pediatricians I know (and I've worked with many at the national level!!!). She touches on how to take care of the whole family and supporting the mother through medicine of the mind, body, spirit, and environment. Not only did she graduate first in her med school class, become a sur...
2020-10-121h 10
Doctor Anna, MD22. How to Get Better Sleep Naturally Part 2: You Can Have More EnergyAchieving an effective and healthy sleep cycle to promote natural sleep rhythms, deep, light, and rem sleep is tough when you're dealing with chronic pain or an illness that disrupts sleep. In this episode, we review several supplements and sleep therapies that have been studied!  Valerian Lemon Balm Acupuncture and Acupressure Hypnosis Relaxation Meditation and Mindfulness Essential oils and Aromatherapy Don't forget to rate and review on iTunes, Stitcher, or Spotify platform so we can reach more individuals dealing with these difficult symptoms!  Sign-up for the HIP members club waitlist mentioned in the podca...
2020-10-0516 min
Doctor Anna, MD21. Using Companion Archetypes to Heal Chronic Pain and Illness with Stephanie McGuirk, Doctor of Acupuncture and Somatic Healing ExpertStephanie McGuirk, Doctor of Acupuncture and Somatic Healing Expert, discusses insights from her new book "Totem Companions: Mastering the Twelve Archetypes and the Five Elements Within You." Find it on Amazon She discusses the ways in which we armor or protect ourselves as the "Warrior" when trying to survive stressful times or traumatic situations and how acupuncture and mind-body therapies can peel away the layers of the armor to finally build the foundation we need to heal. "12 ways to let down your armor to allow your body to stop fighting itself. There are 12 archetypes which I...
2020-09-2858 min
Doctor Anna, MD20. How to heal pain by sleeping: remedies and therapies that help you sleep better to decrease pain Insomnia is unfortunately one of the most common sleep disorders for individuals with chronic pain or chronic headaches. Sleep and stress are the top triggers for pain flares for individuals dealing with fibromyalgia, joint pain, or migraines and headaches, just to name a few! But having pain also causes sleep to be disrupted. So which one causes the other? Well, at this point they both have an influence on each other, but what has been found is that Sleep Disturbance magnifies pain more than pain magnifies sleep issues. ...
2020-09-2117 min
Doctor Anna, MD19. Healing Fibromyalgia: Treatments and Remedies to Heal and Recover from FibromyalgiaThe muscle pain, brain fog, fatigue, sleep issues, pain, muscle aches, muscle and joint stiffness, joint pain, brainfog, fibrofog, cognitive issues, difficulty concentrating!! All these are symptoms of fibromyalgia and it can be awful as I'm a pain physician who has lived through it. Today's episode we are going to discuss the background, causes, and the underlying reasons for developing fibromyalgia. And we'll go into the remedies, solutions, treatments, therapies, and supplements that I have tried myself!  While this isn't inclusive, on the pod I discuss: 1. Nutrition - anti-inflammatory diet, gluten, and the powe...
2020-09-1432 min
Doctor Anna, MDThe Secret Health ManifestThis is your chance to finally learn what you truly need to heal and recover from whatever you’re struggling with. This is your excavation: digging deeper to find out what you truly need to be more aligned and connected with your authentic self so you can live out the life you’ve always wanted. In this episode, we review how to become more connected to our inner selves, spirit, the authentic self in order to release the emotional pain, turmoil, trauma, triggers, and stress that set off the flares of illness and pain. Through this ty...
2020-09-0721 min
Doctor Anna, MDHow to Heal From Chronic Pain: Lessons from my pain journey as a pain-trained physicianThis episode delves into my personal journey dealing with MEGA chronic pain and all the therapies I tried, some more evidence-based and others not as much. I discuss the therapies: nutrition, acupuncture, moxibustion, cupping, massage, myofascial release, movement, physical therapy, and supplements!  But we go into the one therapy that truly can release the chronic pain (and is well studied)! And that is understanding how our emotional pain works with our physical pain pathways. It's about making the big decisions and making big changes to ultimately recover from pain. It's hard work, but necessary work. Al...
2020-08-3127 min
Doctor Anna, MDEnvironmental Mold and Mycotoxin Exposure: What to Do When Chronic Health Problems, Immune and Inflammation Changes DevelopWe have BIG-TIME expert in mold and chronic inflammatory response syndrome, Dr. Jessica Jellison, MD discuss the chronic symptoms from environmental mold exposure. She reviews: 1. Do dehumidifiers help or hurt? 2. What to look for when working with mold inspection and remediation companies? 3. How to connect mold exposure and chronic health symptoms 4. Health plan to heal and recover from mold exposure You can find Dr. Jessica Jellison, MD at Jellison Integrative MD, an integrative and functional medicine practice in Overland Park, KS.  Website: https://jjimd.com/
2020-08-2426 min
Doctor Anna, MDBenefits of Myofascial ReleaseMyofascial release is a technique where you release points of tension in the fascia, or connective tissue, of the body. It relaxes muscles and has a whole host of benefits to your body. We discuss research about how it can improve immunity, cardiovascular health, pain and more! And of course we will give you practical tips on how to do it at home. Comment or DM us @Health_Is_PowHer on Instagram And check out shownotes at www.healthispowher.com And if you have enjoyed the podcast so far, please leave us a r...
2020-08-1711 min
Doctor Anna, MDHow to Heal Yourself Using Hypnosis And a Real Time Hypnosis for Anne Clark's Raynaud's PhenomenonHi all, thanks for choosing this podcast episode today. We want to give you an incredible tool that I didn't become familiar with until later in my career as a physician: HYPNOSIS! I had no idea how powerful this therapy is...until I learned firsthand with my own motion sickness symptoms. And it's not about using a pendulum or the jungle book snake hypnotizing you, lol!  Hypnosis is "a state of inner absorption, concentration, and inner absorption - a trance state”. We as human beings are already in trance states all the time every...
2020-08-1030 min
Doctor Anna, MDMy Journey Healing From Chronic IllnessI think it’s important I start sharing why I built Health Is PowHer in order to build a community and that healing is possible, and it’s not just about medicine, supplements, nutrition, and exercise (even though those are all necessary components for wellness). There’s so much more to it including the emotional pain, the disconnect from our own spiritual needs, and the incredible power we have at truly healing ourselves. I also wanted to let you that even though this episode is super personal and vulnerable, we need to share our story because...
2020-08-0315 min
Doctor Anna, MD12. Exercise: What is Too Much? What is Enough?Join HIP hosts Dr. Anna Esparham-Evans and Anne Clark, registered nurse and certified personal trainer for a conversation about sustainable exercise that helps and does not hinder health. So often, us women find ourselves on one end of the spectrum. We either feel like we don't work out enough and want to be in better shape, or we are over-exercising and running ourselves into the ground. Dr. Anna and Anne have both been through this themselves and shed light onto how you can find balance between these two extremes. They will also share share some practical tips a...
2020-07-2745 min
Doctor Anna, MDWorking out the right way: To be strong and injury-freeAnne Clark, RN, CPN and NASM-CPT discusses her path to becoming a personal trainer and how you can get started with a safe and effective exercise plan. The world of fitness can be hard to navigate and so many people end up with injuries. We want to share some evidence-based strategies to get in awesome shape without being slowed down by injury and pain! Check out this week's episode and try out our example exercises at our website! Follow us on Instagram and tell us what topics you want to hear about next!
2020-07-2015 min
Doctor Anna, MD10. Review of the Evidence for Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) for Inflammatory Bowel DiseaseIf you haven't yet listened to HIP's Episode 9 with Dr. Andi Roths, Pharm. D., she gives you a great overview of Low Dose Naltrexone. In this episode, we discuss why LDN works and has been studied for clinical use in fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis, Crohn’s disease, cancer, Hailey-Hailey disease (a skin condition), and complex regional pain syndrome or amplified pain. And today we are going to talk about some of the evidence in which LDN has helped chronic inflammatory conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease! 30% of individuals with IBD are refractory to current drugs or relapse meaning th...
2020-07-1312 min
Doctor Anna, MDLow Dose Naltrexone and Benefits in Chronic Health ProblemsI'm so excited to have share this podcast episode with you. Dr. Andi Roths, Pharm. D, Vice President of Clinical Development at CustomRx Compounding Pharmacy in Wichita, KS. She is loaded with 15 years experience in the compounding pharmacy world and is so incredibly knowledgeable when it comes to helping women with chronic health problems and conditions. She is incredibly passionate about Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) and sheds the light on: 1. How LDN works for chronic pain, fibromyalgia, wellness, thyroid conditions, inflammatory bowel disease, such as Crohn's, and immune and autoimmune diseases. 2. She not o...
2020-07-0639 min
Doctor Anna, MDEating Healthy Has Never Been So Easy with Randy Evans, Master's Level Dietitian and Performance NutritionistMeet one of the very few in the country with a Master's Level Integrative Dietetics certification and sports performance nutritionist taking care of NFL players and high performing athletes: Randy Evans, MS, RD, and husband/love of my life. He is going to break down real evidence-based nutrition into a simple healthy meal plan. It will completely clear away all the complexities and confusion about salt, low fat, and carbs. Calories in does not equal calories out. He is going to discuss "metabolic optimization" for women and how what we put into our bo...
2020-06-2942 min
Doctor Anna, MDMeet Sarah Dominguez: Pelvic Dysfunction Physical TherapistLadies, so many of you – especially if you’ve had a baby – can relate to this one. Ever sneezed and leaked a little? Or maybe had pain with sex, pelvic pain, pain with tampon use, low back pain, constipation, or urinary frequency? Pelvic floor issues are so common and often get ignored! Check out Health is PowHer’s interview with Sarah Dominguez, PT, MSPT, CLT, WCS, CMTPT, a pelvic dysfunction expert who has dedicated her career to helping women in this area. She is also board certified in women’s health and is the co-founder of Foundational Concepts, a...
2020-06-2243 min
Doctor Anna, MDWhat to Do for Cyclic Breast Pain?A majority of women experience cyclic breast pain around their menstrual period, but some of us it can be so severe it requires treatment. During this episode, we review the lifestyle recommendations, the triggers, the causes, and TREATMENTS including conventional medicines and integrative approaches including relaxation, supplements, and acupuncture/acupressure! Find the shownotes at: www.healthispowher.com Instagram: @Health_Is_PowHer Email: hello@healthispowher.com Disclaimer: Podcast and Website Content provided by Health Is PowHER, LLC (“I”, “me”, “we”, “our”, “us”, “Health is PowHER”, or “HIP”) is for informational...
2020-06-1511 min
Doctor Anna, MDSay Goodbye to PMSEver wondered how to get rid of PMS? The notorious emotional swings, fatigue, and even pain that can come with your period. Well we cover as much of the evidence there is on how to recover from PMS so the monthly cycles don't plague us! From nutrition to supplements, botanicals, light therapy, and more! You can find the shownotes and other resources at: www.healthispowher.com Instagram: @Health_Is_PowHer Email: hello@healthispowher.com  Disclaimer: Podcast and Website Content provided by Health Is PowHE...
2020-06-0825 min
Doctor Anna, MDMenstrual Cramps (Dysmenorrhea)It's menstrual cramp Monday! Join us for this week's episode of Health is PowHer podcast because we know pretty much every woman can relate to this topic. Menstrual cramps! Dr. Anna is going to share the science behind this not-so-lovely monthly occurrence and what you can do about them naturally and effectively! Listen in on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or the Health is PowHer website.
2020-06-0118 min
Doctor Anna, MDPelvic Pain - Episode 3Why should you worry about pelvic pain? Well, there are so many different types and causes, ranging from hormonal cramps, bladder pain, endometriosis and more. Dr. Anna provides an overview of the most common symptoms and causes of pelvic pain, as well as her own personal experience. Many times it does not involve any underlying illness, however in other instances it may be a symptom of something more serious. Click play below to listen and subscribe to stay up to date with all of HIP episodes! Click here for the show transcript on the Health is PowHer...
2020-05-2513 min
Doctor Anna, MDPolycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)According the CDC, PCOS affects an estimated 5 million women in the US and is one of the leading causes of infertility. Listen to Dr. Anna Esparham-Evans to learn about this syndrome and what conventional medicine isn't telling you. Dr. Anna will give some special insights on natural methods of helping PCOS symptoms through lifestyle and diet. Subscribe now for more Health is PowHer episodes and check out our website for the show transcript! www.healthispowher.com
2020-05-2218 min
Doctor Anna, MDWelcome to Health is PowHer Podcast Are you a woman struggling with a chronic condition, not getting answers through conventional medicine? Do you feel that your health isn’t quite right, but you don’t know why? Are you wanting to improve your overall health mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually? Want answers to questions you’ve always had about natural medicine such as acupuncture, aromatherapy and essential oils, meditation, and hypnosis? Health is PowHer is the resource for all women. Our host, Dr. Anna Esparham-Evans is triple board certified in acupuncture, integrative medicine and pediatrics and is here to answer your women's health questions! She will de...
2020-05-2209 min
The Art and Soul of HealingAnna Esparham Integrative PediatricsAnna Esparham, MD is a triple board-certified physician in integrative medicine, pediatrics, and medical acupuncture. She also has received additional certifications in clinical hypnosis and aromatherapy to apply as many pediatric integrative medicine approaches to help children and families with chronic conditions. Previously at a large regional academic medical center, she built a pediatric integrative medicine and medical acupuncture clinic.She then helped launch the first-of-its-kind pediatric headache treatment center in the country at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, using traditional and integrative therapies to treat headache pain. At a national level, she serves as the...
2020-04-2324 min