TMI Talk with Dr. Mary

Heather Guidone joins us to help work through all of the noise surrounding endometrosis. 

She the Program Director of the Center for Endometriosis Care and a Board Certified professional health Advocate. She has focused on 'bench to beltway to bedside' efforts in endometriosis research funding and facilitation, legislation and policy reform, education, advocacy and activism, patient-centric care, and more for over thirty y...

In this episode of TMI Talk, Dr. Mary announces a shift in the focus of her podcast towards addressing health and movement professionals. Dr. Mary highlights the importance of integrating mind, body, and soul in healing practices, especially for chronic pain management. She explores various techniques, including understanding biomechanics, the nervous system, fascia, lymphatic flow, somatics, and Eastern medicine principles. 

She al...

Dr. Mary sits down with Sue Hitzmann—An internationally recognized educator in neurofascial science, manual therapist, exercise physiologist, and a New York Times Best Seller.

They dive into how fascia is more than just “connective tissue”—it's a sensory and structural system that holds the impact of stress, trauma, and unprocessed emotions. 

They also talk about grief: Sue shares what she learned after the loss of her husband, ...

Are you stuck in the chronic pain loop? Tried the meds, scans, and PT—and still in pain?

Or are you a rehab pro who’s great with injuries, but struggle with patients in chronic pain?

If so, this is the episode for you. Dr. Mary welcomes Dr. Megan Steele, a physical therapist specializing in chronic somato-visceral pain and pain science. They discuss various topics including gut health, chronic pain, the nervous system, the impact of ...

Have you ever left a doctor’s office feeling like something was… off? 

Or maybe you were told “we’re going to fix you” without anyone asking what you thought or how you felt. If so, this episode is for you.

In this deeply honest and approachable conversation, Dr. Mary sits down with holistic chiropractor Dr. Jocelyne Vo to talk about something that’s not discussed nearly enough: how to find a practitioner who trul...

In this powerful conversation, Dr. Mary sits down with fellow physical therapist and cancer survivor Shanel Arimilli to unpack how perfectionism, people-pleasing, and chronic stress patterns can silently sabotage your health. Shanel shares her personal journey—how a cancer diagnosis ultimately guided her transformation from a traditional PT to a holistic healer.

Together, they explore the intersection of quantum physics, n...

Dr. Meghan Teed, a physical therapist specializing in scoliosis and a dear friend to Dr. Mary, joins the podcast with Dr. Mary this week. The conversation addresses common myths about scoliosis, such as the misconception that scoliosis can't cause pain or that it can't progress beyond adolescence. 

Dr. Meg mentions the role of hormones (especially during peri-menopause) and stress in scoliosis progression and explains how ...

In this episode of TMI Talk, Dr. Mary discusses how ignoring our body's signals and harboring resentment can lead to burnout. Dr. Mary is joined by Cait Donovan, the host of Fried the Burnout Podcast and author of 'The Bounce Back Ability Factor.'

Cait shares her personal journey from being an acupuncturist to becoming a burnout expert due to her own experiences with burnout and COVID-19 impacts on her business. 

The c...

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 high-pressure real estate career to...

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 highlights include tips on finding like-minded...

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 dominance is and its impact on the b...

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 extensive impacts on phys...

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 and athletic trainers how to get bett...

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 clinical pharmacist, shares her journey i...

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-judgment and discusses societal influen...

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 critical role of self-care. 

Listen in as Dr...

(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-19, Dr. Mary experienced a profound ...

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 ag...

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 ...