Welcome to another powerful episode of Strong Enough! 🌟 Join us as we dive deep into a topic that's often shrouded in silence: sexual intimacy. With over 40 years of experience, Ingrid Harm-Ernandes is a leading expert in women’s health and pelvic therapy. Having transformed countless lives at Duke University Health System, she understands the crucial link between our bodies and our intimate experiences.

In this eye-opening discussion, Ingrid sheds light on how our musculoskeletal and pelvic floor health can impact sexual intimacy—sometimes making it incredibly painful and even impossible. Whether you're facing challenges due to trauma, chronic illness, or emotional barriers, this episode is a must-watch!

Discover:

• Why intimacy can be painful or challenging
• The role of physical therapy in enhancing your sexual health
• Practical tips to reclaim a fulfilling intimate life

Don't let discomfort hold you back! Hit that Subscribe button for more insights and share this video to help others on their journey to wellness. Let’s break the stigma together! 💪❤️

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Join us as we dive into an inspiring journey of resilience and healing with Michelle. Growing up in a family grappling with mental health issues, violence, and substance abuse, Michelle always dreamed of finding true happiness. Despite achieving career success, financial stability, and a loving support system, she found herself overwhelmed and stressed, struggling to keep up with the life she built.

In this powerful episode, Michelle opens up about her childhood challenges and their impact on her adult life. She reveals her transformative journey from feeling frazzled to finding fulfillment, sharing invaluable lessons on navigating life's hurdles.

If you’ve ever wondered if you can turn your life around and embrace happiness, Michelle's story is a must-listen. Tune in and discover the strength within you to heal and thrive!

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Legally blind from a young age, David is a passionate leader and advocate for people with disabilities and underserved populations. In a world where it would be easy to be a victim, David has lived life with a positive attitude and a keen ability to keep smiling. In this Strong Enough, David shares how he's able to stay positive and why it never suited him to play the victim card. He also discusses his ability to roll with the punches and make the best out of the difficult situations that life has thrown his way.

If you have ever felt like the world dealt you a bad hand, and you want to keep asking "why me?" then David's story is just what you need to hear!

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Sean Bridges is an Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Nicholl award-winning screenwriter and author. He’s a Stephen King Dollar Baby with his festival winning audio production of One for the Road. His new novel Gunbarrel Highway is now available as a paperback, e-book and audio book.

In this Strong Enough episode, Sean is going to open up about more than just his writing. For the first time, Sean talks about a traumatic romantic relationship that he endured. He is going to share some of the red flags that popped up during their relationship, what it was like once he decided he was going to leave, and how he has been able to heal. Sean discusses the importance of being able to "spiral up" instead of "spiral down" when tough times happen. If you're in a difficult relationship and aren't sure what to do, or if you're healing after a traumatic relationship, then Sean's raw, vulnerable, and real account of his experience will bring you hope and a belief that you, too, can still have an amazing life!

#relationship #author #marriage

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Brittni Cosgrove has a story that sounds like a lot of us: Her whole life, she had been told how much potential she had, how ambitious she was, how she was going to do great things... and yet she found herself learning the brutal lesson of what happens with all that powerful energy when it doesn't know where to go. From the age of five, Brittni felt like she was wearing a mask in front of the world. Her anxiety and perfectionism took hold of her and made her feel like she could never be herself, even around those she was closest to.

Around 2020, Brittni knew that things needed to change. She invested in herself, did the hard work, and was not only able to reduce her anxiety to a manageable level, she was able to discover who she really was without the mask she'd been carrying all her life.

In this episode, Brittni opens up and shares about the mask she wore to face the world and how she was able to stand in her own courage, face her fears, and become the strong woman she is today. If you deal with anxiety, perfectionism, or feel like you're wearing a mask every time you walk out the door, then you need to hear Brittni's story.

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Jenn Rishel is making her first appearance on Strong Enough as a newlywed! You know her as Jenn DeBeers, the hard-working, sassy survivor who lives with Crohn's. Today, Jenn and I are diving into narcissism, particularly in the workplace. We're going to explain what narcissism is, define gaslighting, and give you some examples of what might be narcissism and what might just be a not-so-great person to be around.

We're also going to tell you what to do if you encounter a narcissist as a boss. And spoiler alert, it's not something you can just avoid or make go away. So, if you are dealing with a difficult person at work or in a relationship, check out this episode and find out if you might be dealing with a narcissist!

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Christina Flach is a world-renowned celebrity hair and makeup artist based in the San Francisco Bay Area. After starting her career in 1995, she founded her own makeup line, Pretty Girl Makeup, and has acquired many notable clientele. In this episode, Christina opens up about some of the life experiences that made her realize how important it is to give back to others.

In addition to the importance of philanthropy, Christina is going to chat about one of her favorite subjects: makeup! She is going to give out some great tips and tricks that can help you look and feel even more beautiful! Whether you want to better understand why some people find it so important to give to others or you're looking for a few new great tips for yourself (or the lady in your life!), you'll want to hear what Christina is sharing!

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Margaret Izard is a multi-award-winning author of historical fantasy and paranormal romance novels. She spent her early years through college and adulthood dedicated to dance, theater, and performing. Over the years, she developed a love for great storytelling in different mediums. She does not waste a good story, be it movement, the spoken, or the written word.

Margaret shares how she came to be an award-winning paranormal romance writer and why constructive criticism should never be taken personally but as an opportunity to grow and be better. If you're looking for your niche or feel like you don't always conform, you need to hear Margaret's message!

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