TMI Talk with Dr. Mary

Dr. Mary dives into the unconventional relationship between our professional lives, limiting beliefs, and our health, particularly focusing on women's experiences. (Previously episode 9 of season 2)  Joined by Anjel B. Hartwell, a visionary founder of Creative Age Consulting Group and the Wickedly Smart Women's Podcast, the conversation explores Anjel's transformative journey from a...

Are you struggling to find community and make meaningful connections in today's fast-paced world?  (Previously episode 8 of season 2)  Dive into this episode as she delves into the art of building community and friendships. Dr. Mary sheds light on the challenges of social anxiety, especially in a post-COVID landscape, and shares her personal journey of overcoming these barriers. Key highlight...

Are you experiencing painful periods, mood swings, or unexplained weight gain? If so, you might be dealing with estrogen dominance. (Previously episode 7 of season 2)  In this insightful episode of TMI Talk, Dr. Mary Grimberg welcomes Dr. Michelle Weeks to dive deep into this often-overlooked condition that affects so many women. Key highlights from the episode include a breakdown of what estrogen...

Are you feeling overwhelmed and exhausted from your job? (Previously episode 6 of season 2) Dr. Mary Grimberg delves into the pervasive issue of workplace burnout, especially in the healthcare sector, with guest expert Dr. Meredith Grossman, a practicing physical therapist and the founder of Health Care Unraveled. Dr. Mary and Dr. Meredith explore the often-taboo topic of workplace burnout and its...

Have You Ever Wondered if Your Chronic Pain Might Have Deeper, Hidden Roots in Your Inner Organs? (Previously episode 5 of season 2)  In this eye-opening episode of TMI Talk, Dr. Mary Grimberg welcomes Anna Hartman, an athletic trainer who provides private consulting to professional athletes for injury prevention, rehabilitation, and performance optimization. She also teaches physical therapists a...

Join us for an enlightening episode of TMI Talk as Dr. Mary Grimberg delves into the profound topic of spirituality with visionary healthcare leader Michelle Payan. (Previously episode 4 of season 2)   This episode explores the intricate balance between evidence-based medicine, personal intuition, and holistic healing practices. Michelle Payan, CEO of Kairos Therapeutic Retreat and an oncology cli...

Join Dr. Mary in an introspective and transformative episode where she explores the depths of self-criticism and its profound effects on our lives. (Previously episode 3 of season 2)  Through her own personal experiences and professional insights, Dr. Mary delves into the notion of why we are often our own harshest critics. She shares her past tendencies to judge others as a projection of self-jud...

Dr. Mary Grimberg dives deep into the complex world of anxiety. With a focus on self-awareness and boundary setting. (Previously episode 2 of season 2)  Dr. Mary explores various strategies to handle emotions and sensations related to anxiety and subtle disrespect. Sharing her personal transformation journey post-cancer diagnosis, she sheds light on the pitfalls of self-abandonment and the critica...

(Previously episode 1 of season 2) Welcome to the inaugural episode of TMI Talk with Dr. Mary Grimberg! In this re-launched and re-branded episode, Dr. Mary dives deep into the transformative journey that led her to pivot from 'Sex and Wellness with Dr. Mary' to 'TMI Talk.' After battling Hodgkin's lymphoma, navigating a divorce, and surviving the tumultuous era of COVID-1...

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 the...

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 betw...

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. L...

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 import...

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...

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...

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 en...

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...

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...

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...

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 y...

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.  Th...

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...

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 The...

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...

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?”...