S2E19: Pain in the Vag - Living with and healing Vaginismus with Paige @NovaSeventh

In today's episode, I chat with Alexi Cortopassi as we wrap up season 2 of Chronically Alive + Thriving, and welcome her as my Podcast Manager. She will be working behind the scenes as we prepare for the exciting release of my new true crime podcast: Forget Them Not.

You can connect with Alexi on Instagram: @AlexiChristine
On Clubhouse: @AlexiCortopassi
Email: AlexiCortopassi@gmail.com

In today's episode, I welcome back Ali Piotrkowski. We catch up for a bit before she guides us through a wonderful & much-needed meditation on unity.

Take 15 minutes from your day to reset your mind and body.

You can connect with Ali on Instagram at YOGAWITHALI_P
Facebook at YOGA WITH ALI P.
Email at yogawithalip@gmail.com

Connect with us on Instagram at chronicallyaliveandthriving
Facebook at Chronically Alive + Thriving

In today's episode, I welcome back Patrick Plum. We chat a bit about his life as a pilot and the impact our actions have on others. He also narrates a story he wrote about one of his most memorable experiences as a pilot.

In today’s episode, my guest Scott Manduck and I talk about how his wife’s Lyme disease diagnosis propelled him to get curious, do the research, and make lifestyle choices for their entire family, which aided in their healing as a whole. 

We talk about health + wellness, essential oils, the effects of everyday household toxins, and simple steps everyone can take to heal in any facet.

You can connect with Scott on Instagram @Scott_Manduck  
On FB + Clubhouse @ScottManduck and on his website scottmanduck.com

All content, including text, graphics, images, audio, and other information heard on this podcast or available on our site, and social media platforms are for general informational purposes only. This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment in either yourself or others. Consult your personal medical healthcare provider for any medical issues you may have.

In today’s episode, you’ll hear a story written and narrated by my friend, Michael Mitter. 

It's a story about relationships and connectedness between parent and child, child and extended family. It's a story about trailblazing a path to transformation as a gay man in a world full of broken people with expectations, opinions, and demands. It's a story about boundaries, integrity, and love.

It's a story about the magic of learning.

My hope is that you will lean in and truly listen to what it is he shares because maybe, just maybe it will help you learn to better respect and love others that are different than you.

Today, I welcome Dr. Manisha Rayavarapu. She is a Family Medicine physician, author, warrior, and lupus advocate, among many other things.

She joins me today to talk about her journey through residency, her diagnosis and healing through lupus, and her newly released book - Butterflies, Boards, and Blessings.

You can connect with Dr. Rayavarapu via her website: www.thepatientdoc.com
on Instagram & Facebook @manisharayavarapu
and on Clubhouse @mrayavarapu

You can purchase your copy of Butterflies, Boards, and Blessings on Amazon, Google, Apple, and Barnes and Noble.

All content, including text, graphics, images, audio, and other information heard on this podcast or available on our site and social media platforms are for general informational purposes only. This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment in either yourself or others. Consult your personal medical healthcare provider for any medical issues that you may be having.

In today's episode, I share a sneak peek into my past. The road that's led me to here - the cliff notes version of it at least. This is...Musings of an almost 40-year-old.

In today's episode, my guest and I talk about one of my favorite topics, SEX!

We get real and raw because we believe there needs to be more safe spaces to engage in healthy conversations about sex.
Is it painful or pleasurable? What are some of the causes of painful penetration? How do you work towards healing and having pleasurable sexual experiences?

We also dish about pelvic floor physical therapy, dilator therapy,  talk therapy, vaginal botox, and the financial burden that comes with healing, and more!

If this topic resonates with you, know that you're not alone and it's not your fault! You deserve healing and to experience pleasurable sex!!

Connect with Paige on Instagram @Novaseventh
 
CAUTION & TRIGGER WARNING!
Today we talk about pelvic floor and sexual dysfunction, sex - whether it’s painful or pleasurable, and what healing can look like.

MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: All content, including text, graphics, images, audio, and other information heard on this podcast or available on our site and social media platforms are for general informational purposes only. This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment in either yourself or others. Consult your personal medical healthcare provider for any medical issues that you may be having.

My guests in today's episode are two of my favorite people. They have walked with me through all the things for the past decade and I don't ever want to do life without them. They are my people.

We talk about how we met, the pandemic, relationships, boundaries, and hope. Oh yeah, and we laugh ridiculous amounts too.

You can connect with my girl, Alisha Carabello on Instagram @ali_on_the_go_cle and on Facebook @Ali on the GO 

In today's episode, Amanda Dahl, of Dahl Holistic Health shares her journey of healing from Lyme disease, the benefits of reiki and biomagnetic therapy, and how she helps others on their healing journeys.

You can connect with Amanda on Instagram @dahlholisitichealth and on her website, Dahl Holistic Health.
 



MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: All content, including text, graphics, images, audio, and other information heard on this podcast or available on our site and social media platforms are for general informational purposes only. This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment in either yourself or others. Consult your personal medical healthcare provider for any medical issues that you may be having.