TMI Talk with Dr. Mary
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This premium podcast, hosted by Dr. Mary Grimberg cuts through the fluff and addresses the conversations we all need to have on 'TMI Talk'—where no subject is too taboo. Our bodies, our minds and everything in between.
Dr. Mary Grimberg is a pelvic floor and orthopedic physical therapist, this podcast is meant to empower you to learn more about your body regardless of your age.
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"TMI Talk with Dr. Mary" was previously known as "Sex and Wellness with Dr. Mary"
TMI Talk with Dr. Mary
Episode 13 - Sex After Cancer: How do I feel “normal” again
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 cancer
05:23 – How did Tara get into this aspect of sexual health
08:47 – The most common complain Tara hears in cancer patients having issues with sex
12:03 – How does Tara deal with issues that arise in terms of intimacy between partners when a woman undergoes cancer treatment
15:04 – How does Tara deal with women who have/had cancer and are suffering from low self-esteem and low confidence
20:38 – A discussion on going to therapy during cancer treatment
22:23 – Tara’s take on someone getting mastectomy
24:17- 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!
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I’ll see you in two weeks!