At 33, Dr. Mary Grimberg was diagnosed with cancer despite “doing everything right.” That moment cracked open a profound awakening: real health is more than protocols. It comes from the alignment of mind, body, and soul.

In this raw, grounded conversation, Mary and Alex talk about medical gaslighting, integrating Western and Eastern approaches, nervous-system dysregulation as a hidden driver of symptoms, and how perimenopause is  a rebirth rather than a decline. 

They also explore shame, people-pleasing, receiving support, safe masculinity, and practical ways to regulate and heal.

You’ll hear Alex and Mary talk about:

-Why being diagnosed with cancer at 33 became a wake-up call that shifted everything for Mary

-The hidden role of nervous system dysregulation in chronic illness and everyday health-Why Mary believes both Eastern and Western medicine can work together

-How perimenopause can be a rebirth rather than an ending, and what men need to know to support the women in their lives

-The danger of shame and victim identity in illness, and how to reframe toward healing

Dr. Mary Grimberg is a pelvic floor and orthopedic physical therapist and owner of ResilientRx, a multi-clinician physical therapy and wellness practice, in Austin, TX. She also teaches health and movement professionals how to support clients in perimenopause through fascial mobility, nervous system regulation, and addressing the whole person from a mind-body-soul approach. She is also the host of the TMI Talk with Dr. Mary podcast. 

Dr. Mary’s mission is to reshape women’s health by bridging science with practical, empowering tools that help both practitioners and clients move freely through life’s transitions.

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