Sex & Wellness with Dr. Mary

So many people have distorted points of views regarding their body image because of what they see on a daily basis as to the standards set by the society on what is beautiful and what is not. So, let me and our guest Hayden Rosato, a licensed Mental Health therapist here in Austin, Texas, about how we can improve our body image. Many people who come in to see me want to feel more confident in their body and feel strong again. I know that there are many things that limit people from feeling these because of the shame and guilt that they have. We have so many impossible beauty standards that we live by and I hope that my talk with Hayden will help you get to where you want to be to feel better in your body! Before you listen to this episode, I want you to know that YOU ARE ENOUGH. May this be the beginning of being comfortable in your own skin! Let’s talk about:  0:35 – Introduction to today’s guest 1:01 – Introduction to today’s topic 2:25 – The first thing that you can do to start becoming more comfortable in your body 6:30 – Discussion regarding the idea that you are what you’re exposed to and how this affects your body image 11:20 – Discussion on how we directly relate our identity with how we look and how messed up this mindset is 16:30 – Ways on how you can be more loving and accepting of how you look like through looking at your past and future versions and directing that energy in the present 21:05 – How women who are struggling with weight often get shamed without looking and digging deeper into the “why” they’re struggling with weight 23:10 – How our bodies hold onto certain things, like weight, pain, or ailments, has reasons and is trying to make you “listen”25:33 – How other body types are also being shamed and often overlooked with potential ailments 26:15 – The value of digging deeper into why you’re feeling certain negative emotions regarding your body and how it looks 29:00 – The shame that happens on both spectrums when you hate how your body looks and when you try to change how your body looks 30:04 – How beauty is defined in many ways and how body image and body acceptance all goes back to your intention 32:33 – The importance of looking into your energy and what you give out to the world to truly accept your body image 35:50 – The wonderful things that will happen when you begin trusting in your body’s journey and changes 38:55 – The effects in your brain, and in your life, when you begin obsessing with how you look all because of society standards 43:23 – Conclusion If you want to know more about Hayden and work with her, check her out here or listen to her podcast.If you have any other questions or topics you want to talk about, send me a message on Instagram. And if you loved this episode, please leave me a rating and a comment with your feedback. Please share this with your friends and loved ones, too! I also have a free resource for you if you're struggling with bladder urgency: https://resilient-rx.com/bladderdiary/ I’ll see you in two weeks!

Are you already perimenopausal? Or are you curious about what happens during the perimenopause stage? I sat down with Dr. Andrea George to talk all about perimenopause.People are more familiar with menopause that’s why we are out here talking about perimenopause because so many changes happen to our bodies during this time. Perimenopause is the time period right before menopause and can last between 4 to 8 years. Imagine having symptoms during those years and you are in the dark of why these changes are happening to your body! Listen to this episode and I hope you learn a ton about what happens to you during the perimenopause stage and how you can manage your symptoms. Please share this with other women in your life who you think might benefit from this podcast! Let’s talk about:  0:35 – Introduction to today’s topic and today’s guest1:39 – What is perimenopause 2:38 – How will you know that you are in perimenopause or if you’re really experiencing perimenopause and not other health issues 8:47 – The difficulties of not getting access to the right practitioner and how does Dr. Andrea manage and help patients even if it’s out of her scope 10:36 – What is direct care practice 12:47 – Discussion on women bearing kids at a later age and how they should look into perimenopause and menopause 15:05 – The difference between bioidentical hormones and hormone replacement therapy or compounded versus non-compounded, and our take on it 23:23 – The study on estrogen and hormone replacement therapy that scared tons of women and the benefits of such when done correctly 28:35 – Discussion on the healthcare system and finding the practitioner who will advocate for you30:48 – Importance of doing research before diving into a life-changing procedure 32:26 – Discussion on strength training for older people 33:08 – Non-hormonal options and lifestyle medications for treating/managing perimenopause symptoms and the effects of stress and how you can manage stress 47:47 – How insulin resistance occurs in perimenopause, how stress affects it, and what you can do to improve the quality of your life while in perimenopause 51:28 – Importance of muscle strength training55:45 – How the scale and the numbers won’t give you the whole picture for your health57:10 – The wonders that would happen in the healthcare system if all healthcare providers are doing what we are doing 59:41 – What obesity really is 1:00:00 – Importance of finding the right physician 1:10:25 – Conclusion If you want to know more about Dr. Andrea and work with her, check out her website.  If you have any other questions or topics you want to talk about, send me a message on Instagram. And if you loved this episode, please leave me a rating and a comment with your feedback. Please share this with your friends and loved ones, too! I also have a free resource for you if you're struggling with bladder urgency: https://resilient-rx.com/bladderdiary/ I’ll see you in two weeks!

Do you have questions about your cycle? Are you wondering about some symptoms you have and if they are normal or not? How about products that you may choose from in relation to when you have your period? This podcast episode will answer all of those! Today, I will be giving you a guideline on how to understand your cycle and which products are right for you and why you need to track your cycle.Listen to this episode and I hope you learn a ton. Please share this with other women in your life who you think might benefit from this podcast! Let’s talk about:  0:40 – Introduction to today’s topic1:10 – One of the most important things you need to do in terms of your period/menstruation 2:10 – My take on working out while on your period 3:23 – Benefits of paying attention to your body and tracking your cycles             9:20 – Pain during menstruation: What’s normal and what’s not 10:52 – The different period products, their pros and cons, and how to gauge what works for you29:04 – Importance of keeping in mind everything that’s going on in your vagina and vaginal area29:57 – Conclusion If you have any other questions or topics you want to talk about, send me a message on Instagram. And if you loved this episode, please leave me a rating and a comment with your feedback. Please share this with your friends and loved ones, too! I also have a free resource for you if you're struggling with bladder urgency: https://resilient-rx.com/bladderdiary/ I’ll see you in two weeks!

In this episode, we have Sadie Minkoff. She is a board certified acupuncturist in Holistic Reproductive Medicine. She is also the owner of Sage Acupuncture here in Austin, Texas. Today we will be talking about acupuncture and how it can affect and help you with your period, fertility, and other pelvic health conditions like endometriosis. Let’s also dive into what acupuncture is, why it’s important to be gentle and kind with yourself when going through infertility, being a team with your partner or spouse when going through this tough time, and so much more! We want to be there for you and answer your questions so make sure that you listen to this episode to know more about acupuncture!   Let’s talk about:  0:40 – Introduction to today’s guest 0:56 – Introduction to today’s topic 1:18 – What is acupuncture 2:52 – The importance of looking at everything as a whole in terms of our health and how everything in our body is connected 5:49 – Discussion on endometriosis and menstruation 8:46 – Dr. Sadie on working on endometriosis and how she works with her Western colleagues regarding this issue15:25 – Other common causes of infertility according to Sadie and what is insulin resistance19:10 – What is unexplained infertility and how do acupuncture and traditional medicine play a role in this 20:05 – Why is it important to be gentle and kind to yourself when going through infertility 21:21 – The number one reason that couples drop out of IVF cycles 22:44 – How important is individualism in treating our patients and what we tell our patients/do with our patients who are going through IVF cycles 25:33 – Dr. Sadie on sperm and infertility and their correlation 28:16 – The importance of couples being a team when fighting through infertility issues 29:56 – Impactful disease processes as growth opportunities 31:15– The one thing that Dr. Sadie loves about the tool of acupuncture33:46 - The importance of meeting people where they are at 36:49 – ConclusionIf you want to know more about Sadie and work with her, check out her website.  If you have any other questions or topics you want to talk about, send me a message on Instagram. And if you loved this episode, please leave me a rating and a comment with your feedback. Please share this with your friends and loved ones, too! I also have a free resource for you if you're struggling with bladder urgency: https://resilient-rx.com/bladderdiary/ I’ll see you in two weeks!

Ever wonder what could be causing your headaches? And did you know there is a correlation with pelvic floor symptoms? We have Dr. Stephanie Vertrees on for this Episode. She is a board certified headache specialist neurologist. And today, we will be talking a lot about the different causes of headaches and how they can be treated through medicine and lifestyle modifications.  We know that many of you get headaches, and sometimes, even if you pop a pill, it just doesn’t go away. Headaches can persist and the reason why it does might be a surprise to you. You might be triggering your headache with things that you do or certain stressors that you have around you. Sometimes, a Tylenol isn’t the answer to your headache. We want to help you so make sure that you listen to this episode to know more about headaches!  Let’s talk about:  0:35– Introduction to today’s guest and today’s topic1:17 – Common causes of headache that Dr. Stephanie sees in her clinic 2:25 – The genetics and the nurture side of headaches and how certain aspects like trauma and lifestyle play a part in getting headaches 3:52 – Headaches as a syndrome and not simply a symptom and how medicine is not the long-term solution to headaches 5:56 – The correlation of pelvic floor symptoms, jaw pain, and headache and how everything in our body is interconnected 11:01 – Dr. Stephanie on migraines 12:17 – How lifestyle affects and plays a part in what you are feeling in your body and the importance of being aware of your body movements 14:07 – Headaches vs. Migraines and the common headache syndromes and their symptoms 21:16 – Some lifestyle modifications that you can do to treat headaches 23:35 – Medication management for migraines that Dr. Stephanie does for her patients 28:08 – Medication management for cluster headaches that Dr. Stephanie does for her patients and the different symptoms of this type of headache 32:55 – Dr. Stephanie’s top four lifestyle recommendations for migraine and tension-type headache 35:55 – Conclusion If you want to know more about Dr. Stephanie and the work she does, check out their website.  If you have any other questions or topics you want to talk about, send me a message on Instagram. And if you loved this episode, please leave me a rating and a comment with your feedback. Please share this with your friends and loved ones, too! I also have a free resource for you if you're struggling with bladder urgency: https://resilient-rx.com/bladderdiary/ I’ll see you in two weeks!

Are you tired of not getting answers about your health? Are all of the tests, blood work and scans coming back normal? Then this episode is for you!Dr. Arista Ip, who works with us at ResilientRx in Austin, Texas, joined us for this episode. She is an orthopedic and pelvic floor physical therapist. We will be talking about what is the root cause of chronic illness and understanding how to get to that root cause. We want to talk about this as well as the other things that can impact your health without you being aware of them because this is not a topic that’s commonly talked about in our current healthcare system. We will also dive into intuition versus anxiety, the importance of allowing yourself to slow down, how the societal expectations affect your health, alignment, cognitive dissonance, spiritual misalignment, and so much more! We hope that this episode will help you and your nervous system so you can achieve the best results for your health!  Let’s talk about:  0:35 – Introduction to today’s guest1:16 – Introduction to today’s topic 2:00 – The common thing about chronic illnesses and how your body is telling something’s wrong through your symptoms 3:44 – How intuition affects chronic illnesses and the importance of advocating for yourself 4:54 – How to listen to your intuition and learn to differentiate if it’s intuition or anxiety talking to you 9:22 – How the society is set in success, business, and finance and how it affects us and our health 11:30 – The importance of allowing yourself to slow down 14:39 – Alignment: what it means, how will you know you are in alignment with yourself and with what you are doing, and what happens when you are not 23:05 – The concept of cognitive dissonance and the importance of knowing yourself 34:52 – Spiritual misalignment and nervous system regulation being tied 37:37 – The piece that’s missing most of the time for people with chronic illnesses 39:23 – Dr. Arista on why you don’t need to always listen to other people’s advice 45:45 – What Dr. Arista practices when a negative emotion comes up and how she manages her anxiety  48:11 – How to know who your authentic self is and getting over your biggest fear 51:57 – What happens when you’re always in an agitated state or doing something that doesn’t align with your values52:55 – What are chakras and how it affects chronic illnesses 56:16 – How it feels when you know you’re doing things that you value 58:44 – Conclusion: This episode’s takeaway per Dr. AristaIf you want to know more about Dr. Arista and the work she does, follow her on Instagram.If you have any other questions or topics you want to talk about, send me a message on Instagram. And if you loved this episode, please leave me a rating and a comment with your feedback. Please share this with your friends and loved ones, too! I also have a free resource for you if you're struggling with bladder urgency: https://resilient-rx.com/bladderdiary/ I’ll see you in two weeks!

Have you heard of endometriosis before? It is often under diagnosis. It is a leading cause of ongoing pelvic pain. We have Dr. Deborah Ikhena-Abel, a reproductive endocrinologist at Kindbody here in Austin, Texas. Today, we will be talking about the treatment options for endometriosis. Let’s talk about what endometriosis is, what the symptoms are, how birth control can be helpful for treating endometriosis, non-birth control and non-medical treatment options for endometriosis, the relationship between endometriosis and infertility, and so much more! We hope that you find the information in this episode valuable. So please, give this episode a listen to empower yourself with knowledge regarding endometriosis! Let’s talk about:  0:35 – Introduction to today’s guest1:00 – What is a reproductive endocrinologist and what Dr. Deborah does1:42 – What is endometriosis 5:36 – The typical diagnosis for endometriosis 6:50 – Painful periods as a symptom of endometriosis and how painful periods are normalized 8:06 – Other symptoms of endometriosis 13:01 – Some non-birth control options for treating pain from endometriosis 17:33 – Why Dr. Deborah thinks birth control options are helpful for treating endometriosis19:45 – How long can you stay on the different options for treating endometriosis and their side effects 23:53 – Non-medical options for treating endometriosis especially for pain from endometriosis 29:53 – Discussion on the theory that endometriosis is a form of an autoimmune disease30:53 – Discussion on endometriosis and infertility33:32 – How treatment goes for the patients of Dr. Deborah who are experiencing pain from endometriosis and wants to get pregnant 40:54 – Discussion on patients who have blocked fallopian tubes 42:49 – When does Dr. Deborah decide that surgery is the best option for treating pain from endometriosis and infertility46:33 – Some helpful things to help with pain from endometriosis 48:07 – Importance of looking at all other aspects to address different types of pain and how we feel in our body 54:52 – Conclusion: Dr. Deborah’s take on why she thinks endometriosis is often misdiagnosedIf you want to know more about Dr. Deborah and the work she does, follow her on Instagram. If you have any other questions or topics you want to talk about, send me a message on Instagram. And if you loved this episode, please leave me a rating and a comment with your feedback. Please share this with your friends and loved ones, too! I also have a free resource for you if you're struggling with bladder urgency: https://resilient-rx.com/bladderdiary/ I’ll see you in two weeks!

In this episode, we have Dana Wicker, who we already had on the podcast in the episode where we talked about libido. This time, we will be discussing vaginal changes, specifically vaginal dryness, urinary leakage and urgency, UTI, and pain with sex, during menopause and the treatment options you can choose from. The information from this episode isn’t strictly for those who are in menopause. You can most definitely use the tips from this episode at any time of your life where you have low estrogen. Give this episode a listen so you can find resources outside of pelvic floor physical therapy! Let’s talk about:  Introduction to today’s guestIntroduction to today’s topicDiscussion on vaginal dryness: Its causes and why is it more prominent during menopauseVaginal Dryness treatment: E-String – What it is, how it works, the pros and cons of this treatment, and the costVaginal Dryness treatment: Creams – What it is, how it works, the pros and cons of this treatment, and the costVaginal Dryness treatment: The Mona Lisa Procedure – What it is, how it works, the pros and cons of this treatment, and the costThe importance of knowing what treatment works best for you and what are the emotional costs to you of each treatmentThe non-hormonal options and treatments for vaginal dryness Treatments for vaginal dryness for cancer patients or post chemotherapy patientsThe other option to treat vaginal dryness: Using lubricantsDiscussion and looking into leakage and urgency, and the medications and treatments that Dana and her team usually prescribeDiscussion on other treatments for leaking: Urethral bulking, pessaries, estrogen, and other treatmentsUTI in the older population, how it’s often overlooked as a symptom of underlying conditions, and the stigma with sex in older populationDiscussion on pain with sex and the change in sensation: Possible causes and treatmentsDiscussion on pH level: Symptoms and treatments and discussion on vaginal hygieneConclusionIf you want to know more about Dana and the work she does, follow her on Instagram.If you have any other questions or topics you want to talk about, send me a message on Instagram. And if you loved this episode, please leave me a rating and a comment with your feedback. Please share this with your friends and loved ones, too! I also have a free resource for you if you're struggling with bladder urgency: https://resilient-rx.com/bladderdiary/ I’ll see you in two weeks!

Do you remember when we had the episode where we talked about medical gaslighting? We had an overwhelming response from that specific episode that’s why I am here again today to talk about advocating for yourself and your health when dealing with medical gaslighting. Medical gaslighting is something that’s ongoing and is hurting many people. Unfortunately, the majority of the people who are hurt by medical gaslighting are us WOMEN. Women suffer from many unknown symptoms and diagnoses that are not well understood in Western medicine thus the dismissal of whatever these women are feeling. Please listen to this episode to guide you on how you can continue advocating for yourself when other health practitioners can’t help you. Let’s talk about:  0:35 – Introduction to today’s topic3:38 – The three components of evidence-based medicine and what happens when you are being consistently denied4:11 – How society silenced women and what is its impact to women4:47 – Finding the right practitioner for you 5:41 – Two things that are not being addressed in the healthcare system and how these affect one’s diagnosis6:20 – Looking into my own experience and others’ and diving deep into the emotional stressors and one’s lifestyle and how it affects and manifests symptoms physically 13:41 – How being true and authentic to yourself will align with the direction you’re going and with who you are as a human being15:29 – Health and lifestyle: Why they go together and why you need to look into your lifestyle if you are not getting/feeling better 17:20 – Some common diagnosis that are most commonly misdiagnosed or underdiagnosed that I find in the clinic and how you can start to address these misdiagnosis 23:53 – How you can advocate for yourself and some suggestions on what should you do if you’re not getting any better and if you’re consistently being dismissed 26:48 – Looking for the right practitioner and some insurance, plans, and payment term considerations 36:56 – Conclusion If you have any other questions or topics you want to talk about, send me a message on Instagram. And if you loved this episode, please leave me a rating and a comment with your feedback. Please share this with your friends and loved ones, too! I also have a free resource for you if you're struggling with bladder urgency: https://resilient-rx.com/bladderdiary/ I’ll see you in two weeks!

Do you have irregular periods, pelvic pain, and maybe even high testosterone? These could be signs of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). We have Dr. Stephanie Chan joining us today. She is a pharmacist and also a women’s health coach.  Dr. Stephanie will be diving into strategies and tips on understanding PCOS.In this episode you will learn more about PCOS, especially if you are concerned about having this but are unsure what to observe when you have this health issue. By learning about PCOS you can learn to understand what your symptoms are and how to manage them as long as you have the right information and healthcare team.Let’s talk about:  0:48 – Introduction to today’s topic and today’s guest 1:29 – What is PCOS and how is it diagnosed 2:53 – Correlation between PCOS and insulin resistance and what is insulin resistance 4:39 – The struggles that women with PCOS face when seeking medical advice from doctors and the struggles with body image 11:21 – Non-birth control options that are available for PCOS 14:48 – Importance of tracking and making sure you consume enough protein throughout the day 17:05 – What is cortisol and its response to the body when we’re not eating and exercising too much 18:55 – How chronic stress affects a person despite eating and exercising right and why one’s overall health should be treated holistically 20:08 – The importance of being in tune with your own body and realizing where your stress is coming from 25:26 – Dr. Stephanie’s take on continuous glucose monitors26:50 – The correlation between Hypothyroid and PCOS 27:55 – The type of exercise program Stephanie recommends to someone with PCOS and more conversation on exercising34:49 – Dr. Stephanie on weight loss medications and her take on using it as treatment for PCOS 38:52 – Dr. Stephanie on PCOS and conceiving/pregnancy 41:49 – Dr. Stephanie on her recommendations for women on what they can start doing today if they want to conceive 44:30 – Conclusion: Dr. Stephanie’s reminder to anyone struggling with PCOS 45:28 – Where you can reach Dr. Stephanie and a summary of her programCheck out Dr. Stephanie Chan on Instagram.  If you have any other questions or topics you want to talk about, send me a message on Instagram. And if you loved this episode, please leave me a rating and a comment with your feedback. Please share this with your friends and loved ones, too! I also have a free resource for you if you're struggling with bladder urgency: https://resilient-rx.com/bladderdiary/ I’ll see you in two weeks!

Today let’s get into Medical Gaslighting with my guest Dr. Allie Day. She is a chiropractor, does acupuncture, and specializes in women’s health especially around pregnancy and postpartum. I have personally been gaslit in the medical community because of my health conditions. So let’s talk about what gaslighting is and how you may be experiencing it when you tell a healthcare professional about your health conditions and concerns. Know that what you are feeling in your body is something that you are not making up. You just need to find the right practitioner who can help you understand what is going on and offer you solutions for your health issues! Please listen to this episode so you can be empowered to advocate for your body and health!Let’s talk about:  0:35 – Introduction to today’s guest 1:25 – Introduction to today’s topic: What is gaslighting in general and in the medical point of view 4:04 – What we see, our experiences, and what we do dealing with our patients who have been medically gaslit9:27 – My own experience being almost medically gaslit and how I advocated myself and trusted my own intuition 12:54 – Dr. Allie on what she sees with patients who have chronic pain and how she deals with patients who sees her as a last attempt to feel better 17:30 – My experience with Epstein Barr Virus and what happened to me 18:14 – My take on evidence-based medicine and how I apply this when I’m seeing patients18:58 – Importance of listening to your own intuition and knowing if it’s anxiety or your intuition 20:33 – Why medical gaslighting happens specifically with patients who have pelvic floor issues and how there is no enough education and information when it comes to Physical Therapy and chiropractic practice 24:41 – The somatic experience in women and how Allie incorporates it into treating her patients30:04 – How diving deep and looking into emotions as women in the healthcare system are important33:46 - My health issues through the years and how it stemmed from traumas throughout my life and how it manifested in my physical body 37:50 – Our take on giving/using antidepressants 38:44 – Dr. Allie’s Energy Mastery Certification and what chakras are42:03 – The three reasons for misalignment according to Dr. Allie 43:29 – The struggles of women in general 46:44 – Diving deep into why medical gaslighting happens 53:05 – What can you do to avoid being medically gaslit59:18 – Conclusion Check out Dr. Allie Day on Instagram @lotus_atx or check her website at lotusatx.com. If you have any other questions or topics you want to talk about, send me a message on Instagram. And if you loved this episode, please leave me a rating and a comment with your feedback. Please share this with your friends and loved ones, too! I also have a free resource for you if you're struggling with bladder urgency: https://resilient-rx.com/bladderdiary/ I’ll see you in two weeks!

Today let’s get into how you can manage chronic pain and illness. There are many things that Western medicine cannot explain. For example, if you’ve had back pain for seven years and you go to a clinic or a healthcare professional, chances are they will ask you to have an X-ray, MRI, and some blood work. If they don’t find anything, you will continue to have symptoms and you will be dismissed. This is what I see in the clinic day in and day out when people come to me for help. With alternative treatments, we look into the mental health component and your lifestyle to hopefully help with your management for chronic pain and illness. I personally experienced going through chronic pain and illness that’s why I want to help you get through it the way that I did! Give this episode a listen to learn more about how physical therapy and other alternative treatments can help you! Let’s talk about:  0:35 – Introduction to today’s topic        0:54 – Some truth about western medicine 1:46 – The components that are not often looked into for people who have chronic pain and illness 2:41 – My own experience with going through chronic pain and illness and how it all started 4:40 – What I find in majority of people I see that have chronic pain and illness and the effects of being in a fight or flight mode all the time 7:01 – One of the biggest things that helped me with trauma that I went through growing up 8:38 – When did my first symptoms of chronic pain and illness appeared 9:24 – Gaslighting: What is it and how I was gaslit before 11:48 – How a psychotherapist helped me and how it can help you too 13:06 – Looking into the central nervous system: What happens when you’re in fight or flight mode, symptoms that you might be in that mode, why is it important to realize if you’re in this mode, and how you can get out of this mode 17:39 – Looking into your nutrition and lifestyle: How food and lifestyle affects your chronic pain and illness 22:21 – How does therapy actually help you: Breaking down the benefits 24:21 – Therapy and medication: When does medication usually come into play 27:30 – Looking into the people that you’re around with all the time, how they affect you, and how to bring back joy in your life 29:36 – The importance of understanding how you’re talking to yourself day in day out and understanding what triggers your chronic pain and illness 30:23 – Importance and benefits of tracking your period cycle 32:06 – How can you support yourself once you’ve identified your triggers 33:16– Why people with IBS tend to get triggered more 34:43 – How will the emotional diary and tracking help you in managing your symptoms 37:15 – Conclusion If you have any other questions or topics you want to talk about, send me a message on Instagram. And if you loved this episode, please leave me a rating and a comment with your feedback. Please share this with your friends and loved ones, too! I also have a free resource for you if you're struggling with bladder urgency: https://resilient-rx.com/bladderdiary/ I’ll see you in two weeks!

Today let’s dive into the question, “Why do I have to pee all of the time?” It’s a pretty common question but let me start by saying this is NOT NORMAL. This is a topic that is normalized by the society. People think that when they are over 30 or 40, they HAVE to run to the bathroom all the time, but that’s not the case at all. There’s a ton that we could do through Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy to help with that. What’s truer is that there’s a lot you can do on your own to help with this situation before seeking the help of a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist.  So in this episode, I’ll share with you the reasons why you are peeing all the time, what the triggers and irritants are, and some tips to help you with this matter! Let’s talk about:  0:35 – Introduction to today’s topic 2:12 – The common misconception with women after having kids 2:30 – The importance of looking into your bladder habits 3:33 – The truth about waking up at night to pee and the correlation between peeing at night and ageing 4:16 – Looking into the different causes of why you are peeing all the time and why you need to start recognizing these causes before taking any medication for your bladder 11:13 – Other things to consider when you’re always feeling the urgency to pee 13:58 – Importance of identifying what triggers your urgency to pee all the time 20:39 – The correlation of bladder urgencies and stress urinary incontinence 22:26 – Looking into how we deal with bladder triggers and irritants 25:01 – When is it time to talk to your doctor about using vaginal estrogen to help with bladder urgencies 26:43 – What to do if you’re in medication that irritates your bladder 29:03 – Ruling out STI if you’re experiencing bladder urgencies 30:10 – Conclusion If you're struggling with bladder urgency check out this free guide: https://resilient-rx.com/bladderdiary/If you have any other questions or topics you want to talk about, send me a message on Instagram. And if you loved this episode, please leave me a rating and a comment with your feedback. Please share this with your friends and loved ones, too! I also have a free resource for you if you're struggling with bladder urgency: https://resilient-rx.com/bladderdiary/ I’ll see you in two weeks!

Hey there! This is another solo episode and today we will be discussing what is Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy. I don’t have anyone in particular who asked about this, but I hear this question often. Most people assume that when they go and see a pelvic floor physical therapist it’s because they are pregnant or are postpartum. However, there are so many other facets with Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy. Everybody with a pelvis has a pelvic floor and there are issues or problems that are not even based on gender or age. So, if you are interested to know more about Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy, listen to this episode and empower yourself with knowledge and education that you can share to others, too! Let’s talk about:  00:36 – Introduction to today’s topic (hello everyone)00:52 – The common misconceptions on what Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy is01:24 - The common symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction in men and women02:40 – The different aspects where we can be of help to people with pelvic floor dysfunction03:57 – What to expect when you go to a pelvic floor physical therapist 29:16 – The most common questions people ask before seeing a pelvic floor physical therapist 32:18 – Conclusion If you have any other questions or topics you want to talk about, send me a message on Instagram. And if you loved this episode, please leave me a rating and a comment with your feedback. Please share this with your friends and loved ones, too! I also have a free resource for you if you're struggling with bladder urgency: https://resilient-rx.com/bladderdiary/ I’ll see you in two weeks!

This is a solo episode and today we will be talking all about prolapse. We received a question from Caroline, a 52-year-old woman from Seattle. She shared that she’s been complaining of symptoms of rectal prolapse and noted, “First of all, I have no idea what this means. I feel embarrassed and unclean because sometimes I have stains in my underwear even though I clean thoroughly after I poop. Is there anything besides surgery that I can do and can you explain what’s going on?” When people search about prolapse online, most of the things that they find aren’t true at all! You don’t have to avoid specific exercise forever if you have a prolapse that’s why I wanted to talk more about this topic because Physical Therapy can truly help with this issue! Give this episode a listen so you know what questions you can ask to your healthcare provider and advocate for yourself! Let’s talk about:  0:35 – Today’s topic2:35 – Introduction to today’s topic and question3:15 – Understanding the pelvic floor and pelvic organs, how prolapse happens, and different reasons why weakening of vaginal wall happen 7:59 – Understanding your core 9:55 – What I always see with people with prolapse coming in, what I want you to do, and my take on fear-based approach in treating prolapse 11:09 – A quick story on a patient of mine that came in with prolapse: her activities, what she was told to do, and what I would have done instead14:43 – Common symptoms of prolapse21:53 – How is prolapse tested, the different things we look into and do to treat symptoms of prolapse, and some potential triggers for prolapse 42:43 – When should you have surgery for your prolapse 46:31 – Other things we look into and do to treat symptoms of prolapse 48:05 – Conclusion You may download the Bladder And Bowel Tracker HERE.If you have any other questions or topics you want to talk about, send me a message on Instagram. And if you loved this episode, please leave me a rating and a comment with your feedback. Please share this with your friends and loved ones, too! I also have a free resource for you if you're struggling with bladder urgency: https://resilient-rx.com/bladderdiary/ I’ll see you in two weeks!

This week we have with us Doctor Megan Turley to talk about what we can do for hemorrhoids.  She is a fellowship trained colon and rectal surgeon. She is with Texas Colon and Rectal Specialist in Austin. I brought Doctor Meghan in after we received a question from Kate from Greenville, South Carolina. She shared, “I have some stubborn hemorrhoids that are not going away. What can I do about it?”In this episode let’s talk about what hemorrhoids are, the types of hemorrhoids, the reasons why people get them, the symptoms you have to watch out for, and what can be done about this issue. Let’s talk about:  00:36 – Introduction to today’s guest and today’s topic 02:01 – Initial take on the topic: What are hemorrhoids?04:04 – One thing that Dr. Meghan does when patients see her for hemorrhoids05:00 – Internal hemorrhoids vs. external hemorrhoids 08:18 – The common reasons why someone may get hemorrhoids 12:07 – Treating hemorrhoids: Where Dr. Meghan starts14:41 – Treatments for acute hemorrhoidal problems 18:20 – Dr. Meghan on using bidets as quick fix for hemorrhoid symptoms and other ways to care for your butthole 23:33 – The in-office based procedure that Dr. Meghan provides when hemorrhoids are still not improving 29:17 – What does Dr. Meghan do for patients suffering substantial internal and external hemorrhoids 32:47 – Dr. Meghan on the importance of doing medical intervention and her take on the cultural phenomenon of cleanliness and godliness 35:57 – Dr. Meghan on what she does aside from treating hemorrhoids 36:57 – What is proctology 39:00 – The many things happening in our anal area that are actually normal 40:55 – When is it just hemorrhoid and when is it cancer44:28 – How a pill cam works 46:05 – Dr. Meghan on younger men getting late stage colon-rectal cancer 47:36 – A quick story on my own cancer journey and why is it important to get checked out 48:50 – Conclusion If you want to connect with Dr. Megan, she is on Twitter with the handle @CuttingHumor.  If you have any other questions or topics you want to talk about, send me a message on Instagram. And if you loved this episode, please leave me a rating and a comment with your feedback. Please share this with your friends and loved ones, too! I also have a free resource for you if you're struggling with bladder urgency: https://resilient-rx.com/bladderdiary/ I’ll see you in two weeks!

Let’s talk about sex after cancer with Tara Galeano this week. She is an author, a sex therapist, and a speaker. When Tara and I connected, one of the biggest things that we talked about was how she helped people understand their bodies and navigate their bodies post-cancer regarding the sexual aspect.I got a letter from Maya, who is 47 years old and is 12 months post-chemo and mastectomy. She asked, “How do I get back to having sex after cancer? I am feeling really uncomfortable in my body.” I am a cancer survivor myself so I am very excited about sharing this episode with you! Nobody really provided me information about sex post-cancer so if you, too, are a cancer survivor, this episode is for you! Let’s talk about:  00:35 – Introduction to today’s guest 00:58 – What is Tara’s specialization and why am I excited for this episode 01:57 – Introduction to the topic 02:23 – Tara’s initial take on the topic 03:54 – Sharing my own experience when I was diagnosed with cancer05:23 – How did Tara get into this aspect of sexual health 08:47 – The most common complain Tara hears in cancer patients having issues with sex12:03 – How does Tara deal with issues that arise in terms of intimacy between partners when a woman undergoes cancer treatment15:04 – How does Tara deal with women who have/had cancer and are suffering from low self-esteem and low confidence20:38 – A discussion on going to therapy during cancer treatment22:23 – Tara’s take on someone getting mastectomy24:17- Discussion on neuroplasticity being able to create new erogenous zones in one’s body 29:38 –Discussion on allowing yourself to feel negative emotions to be able to go past it and move on 33:23 – The best way to support your partner during and post cancer 36:35 – One other thing that Tara sees in women who have cancer coming to her class 39:01 – Discussion on default pattern, thoughts, anxiety and meditation 45:06 – Tara’s take on dating and/or having sex after going through a huge phase in your life 49:15 – Conclusion  If you want to connect with Tara, check her websites here – taragaleano.com and rediscoveringmybody.com. If you have any other questions or topics you want to talk about, send me a message on Instagram. And if you loved this episode, please leave me a rating and a comment with your feedback. Please share this with your friends and loved ones, too! I also have a free resource for you if you're struggling with bladder urgency: https://resilient-rx.com/bladderdiary/ I’ll see you in two weeks!

For this episode, we have Angela Jensen Ramirez, a certified sex therapist and a certified emotionally focused couple’s therapist. We will be talking about purity culture because there’s a lot of apprehension around sex when people have come from such a culture. We wanted to talk more about this after we received a message from Nina, a 37-year-old woman, who said that she continues to have guilt after having sex with her long-term partner. She added that she has pain with sex and that she grew up in a very religious community where purity culture was very dominant. I came from purity culture, and it took a lot to undo the mindset that comes with it. There are so many things that can be done to help people coming from such culture so they can have enjoyable sex! Please give this episode a listen so we can help you, too, if you are having these problems. Let’s talk about:  00:36 – Introduction for today’s guest 00:53 – Initial take on sex and purity culture  03:16 – Introduction to the topic04:03 – The most common side effects of purity culture that Angela sees  05:12 – The most common examples of purity culture that Angela saw and how they worked to shed the concept 06:18 – How I shifted my perspective on sex and purity culture and Angela’s take on the process I did 08:07 – The problem in our sexuality and anatomy being taught in a non-objective way 09:48 – The effects of growing up and believing that your anatomy is not something to be cherished12:14 – What I’ve seen in pelvic floor rehabs when using dilators as an effect of purity culture13:17 – What will Angela tell and do to people having difficulties doing rehab activities 17:30 – Purity culture in mainstream18:30– One essential thing that is needed in sexual pleasure, eroticism, companionship, and different aspects of life that are viewed negatively 20:41– How people often forget that their sexuality and sexual experience should be their priority22:38– Different factors can contribute to pain with sex 23:10 – The importance of communication during sexual and intimate times 25:59– What we’re taught about how relationship and marriage should be in terms of sexuality and intimacy, and how does Angela reframe this with her clients 29:25 – Discussion on consent, reframe mindset adjustment, and owning your individuality 33:36 – More on our assessment for Nina’s problem 46:03 – How anxiety, nervousness and tightness in your body mirrors excitement and anticipation physically and how can this help you better understand your body49:22 – A great exercise you can do daily to be in tune with what’s going on in your body 50:30 – Angela’s advice to people struggling with their negative narratives and how they can start to change it 53:36 – ConclusionIf you want to connect with Angela, check her website here - Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist | Anew Therapy | Austin.   If you have any other questions or topics you want to talk about, send me a message on Instagram. And if you loved this episode, please leave me a rating and a comment with your feedback. Please share this with your friends and loved ones, too! I also have a free resource for you if you're struggling with bladder urgency: https://resilient-rx.com/bladderdiary/ I’ll see you in two weeks!

For this episode, we have  Avery Virginia, she is an intuitive guide and helps people conquer and work with their limiting beliefs. In the past episodes, we talked a lot about physical health. I brought  Avery today to touch on the other aspects of our health – emotional and spiritual.We had a question from Caroline in Cincinnati, Ohio. She is 40 years old and said she is working on taking care of herself, but she feels guilt and worries about it. She is asking for tips on stopping worrying so she can take care of herself. I work with many women, and I find that we carry so much guilt and shame when we want to take some time off for ourselves. Listen to how Avery and I tackle this question, and I hope this episode helps you one way or another! Let’s talk about:  00:35 – Introduction to today’s guest 01:16 – The importance of looking into the combination of physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of overall health02:00 – Avery on healing depending on your environment 03:39 - Introduction to the topic03:58– Initial take on the topic04:29 – Subconscious vs. Conscious – how subconscious beliefs can affect our lives07:12 – Avery on restrictive diets, losing weight08:30 - The unrealistic expectations set for our bodies and how it affects us 09:51 – What is intuition10:30 – What happens when we don’t listen to our intuition 11:25 – My journey with being diagnosed with cancer and how people-pleasing affected me 12:25 – How women’s spiritual worth, values, beliefs, and upbringing affects how they show up to the world13:46 - Men being invalidated due to the cultural patterns set in society 14:41 – The different narratives and how it affects a person15:20 – The masculine and feminine energies17:09 – Doing the personal work – how it guides you and your mission in life17:27 – How people forget about joy and what joy does in one’s life17:58 – Who feels most guilt around doing personal work 18:35 – My own experience listening to my intuition for my business21:06 – The fear and guilt of spending money for yourself despite working hard and how to get past it22:35 – The belief system that one has to embody for themselves and their children24:38 – Money as a social construct24:50 – How I healed after getting diagnosed with cancer26:07 – Fears, stress hormones, emotions, and how your belief system and narrative play a role in how you see, live life33:06 – When and how to start finding joy37:10 – Sexuality and relationship affecting finding joy and healing39:28 - The disconnection and loss of identity for moms43:22 – Another belief system that crushes our soul 44:35 – The benefit of doing physical activities in creating joy 49:05 – Chronic illnesses54:43 – The emotional, spiritual, and physical aspect of healing 56:40 – Living life may mean a less scary death57:18 – ConclusionIf you want to connect with Avery Virginia, check her out on Instagram.  If you have any other questions or topics you want to talk about, send me a message on Instagram. And if you loved this episode, please leave me a rating and a comment with your feedback. Please share this with your friends and loved ones, too! I also have a free resource for you if you're struggling with bladder urgency: https://resilient-rx.com/bladderdiary/ I’ll see you in two weeks!

For this episode, we have Dr. Meghan Teed, a physical therapist who treats people with scoliosis from all over the world. What we will be sharing with you is if you can get pregnant with scoliosis. We wanted to talk about this after a 36-year-old woman named Tasha from Northern Virginia wrote, “Dr. Mary, I’ve had scoliosis my whole life and I have been fearful of getting pregnant because of it. What can I do to prepare my body for pregnancy? Or is it off the table?” So, in this episode, we will be sharing with you the answer to Tasha’s question. She is not the first one to ask this because Dr. Meghan shared that this is a common question from people with scoliosis. They have been told by their doctors that it is not possible for them to get pregnant because having scoliosis allegedly affects fertility rates. This is totally untrue because 80 percent of Dr. Meghan’s patients have gone through pregnancy and successful deliveries.  If you are wondering about being pregnant with scoliosis, too, this surely is the episode for you!   Let’s talk about:  00:38 – Introducing our guest for today and what she does 01:08 – How Meghan and I met 01:34 – Introduction to the topic 01:58 – Dr. Meghan’s initial take on scoliosis and pregnancy 02:58 – Myths that Dr. Meghan hears about scoliosis and pregnancy 04:58 – The importance of doing functional trainings and activities especially after giving birth06:00 – The baseline of increasing curvature in people with scoliosis06:52 – How scoliosis is neglected in the health care system  08:52 – The best type of treatment and therapy for people suffering with scoliosis09:45 – What Meghan does and what is Scoliosis Therapy 12:24 – The three main pillars of Scoliosis Therapy 14:22 – What active traction means15:09 – Reversing the curve – how and when it can happen 18:19 – Certain sexual positions – what is recommended and what to avoid and why if you have scoliosis 21:59 – Things you can do to prepare for pregnancy if you have scoliosis 23:46 – Where you can figure out what type of curve you have 28:46 – Patient Frustration: How Meghan deals with it31:12 – A recap on what Meghan has mentioned on how to prepare for pregnancy if you have scoliosis 32:46 – Things that you should think about during pregnancy and preparing for birth if you have scoliosis 35:22 – The breathing aspect of the Schroth Therapy 36:37 – Things you should prepare for during giving birth if you have scoliosis 40:16 – Conclusion – where you can reach Meghan and how to join her programIf you want to connect with Dr. Meghan Teed, you can look at her work and reach her through Instagram. You can also listen to her podcast called Ahead Of The Curve, The Scoliosis Experience and it is all about understanding scoliosis.  If you have any other questions or topics you want to talk about, send me a message on Instagram. And if you loved this episode, please leave me a rating and a comment with your feedback. Please share this with your friends and loved ones, too! I also have a free resource for you if you're struggling with bladder urgency: https://resilient-rx.com/bladderdiary/ I’ll see you in two weeks!