ONE NSU MAGAZINE discovery for both herself and her patients when she was diagnosed with early menopause and infertility. “I was devastated by the news that I would never be able to have another child. I had just lost my 18-month-old son in a tragic accident, which left me and my family in despair, and my body basically shut down,” she explained. Cabeca knew she needed a radical change, so she took her family on what would become a healing journey around the world. “During this time, I learned from many healers on how to get through grief and heal with meditation, plants, nature, and everything the earth has to offer,” she said. “As a result, I naturally reversed my early menopause and became pregnant with my youngest daughter, Avamarie.” Experiencing a miracle first- hand inspired Cabeca to dig deeper. This motivated her to become even more passionate about the superfoods she ate and the lifestyle changes she incorporated that led her down a healing path. “When I returned to the United States, I implemented all I learned into my medical clinic. I also created my first product, Mighty Maca Plus, which combines more than 30 superfoods that help with the adrenals and hormone balance. I am happy to say it helps a lot of women with menopausal issues, but most importantly, it helps families with fertility,” she explained. THE GIRLFRIEND DOCTOR In 2012, Cabeca launched a podcast called Couch Talk, where she had the opportunity to interview Oprah Winfrey’s former executive producer Sherry Salata and her colleague Nancy Hala, a branding expert. “During that interview, they said, ‘Dr. Anna, we can ask or tell you anything. We feel so comfortable with you; it’s like you are our girlfriend doctor.’ From then on, the title stuck, and I love it,” admitted Cabeca, who is a single mom with four daughters. “I love interviewing brilliant people in the field,” she continued. “The show has been a wonderful platform for me to learn, grow, and expand my knowledge base. I share 41
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