Podcast

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.

Connect with Mary: 

• Website: Drmarygrimberg.com 
• ResilientRx: resilient-rx.com
• Instagram: @drmarypt 
• TMI Talk with Dr. Mary Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2110107

Connect with Alex:

Website: www.alexpursglove.com
Instagram: @alexpursglove
Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/@alexpursglovecoaching/videos
The Alex Pursglove Show is a space where being messy, vulnerable, playful, and powerful all get to coexist. Thank you for being here, and welcome to this new chapter.

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Today’s episode features a dynamic conversation with people-person, Pete Schramm.

We dive into the impact of bringing together a team of personal advisors, the shifts Pete made to pull himself out of burn out and grind, and exploring different definitions of ecstasy and what it takes to create more of it in business.

Pete is a serial entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and bestselling author, who is passionate about connecting people and fostering sustainable and meaningful relationships in the workplace. 

He is the founder of Lattitude, an employee connection, mentorship, and survey software platform. In 2023, he joined the board of Statra to help bring the idea of KPIs and real time performance and accountability to companies of all sizes.

Key points: 

1. Building a personal board of advisors and mentors (5:00)
2. You’re never going to get everything you need from just one person (11:00)
3. How Pete coming back to himself changed the course of his business (16:30)
4. Making fact-based decisions to support your growth (24:00)
5. The shifts Pete made to pull himself out of burn out and lessons learned from it (27:00)
6. The importance of taking care of yourself in your calendar (34:30)
7. Pete’s exploration of the definition and application of ecstasy in business (38:00)

Connect with Pete Schramm:

• Pathfinders: Navigating Your Career Map with a Personal Board of Advisors 
• Linked In 
• Website 

Connect with Alex Pursglove:

• Expansive Visionaries Collective 
• Website
• Instagram
• Facebook
• LinkedIn

This episode features a captivating conversation all about PR, media, taking a stand, and changing the stories we tell ourselves between me and my good friend, Beth Nydick.

With a strong dose of “Jersey love,” Beth takes us inside her FAME Formula, sharing a plethora of tips and insights into increasing your visibility in a way that actually grows your sales.

Then we get into the juicy details surrounding the role of mindset, stories, and anger in creating more success with more joy along the way.

Beth knows a thing or two about getting in the spotlight. The founder of the Fame Formula, she helps entrepreneurs scale their businesses and confidently appear on TV & Media. Beth and her clients have been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, Inc, GMA, The Drew Barrymore Show, Fast Company, Oprah, and more.

You don’t want to miss this one!

Key Points:

✨ Allowing the personal side of your brand to come through (5:30)
✨ The number one key to booking more media appearances that help you make money in your business (11:00)
✨ What to do differently if you aren’t bringing in sales from your podcast interviews (16:00)
✨ What’s your catchphrase so people know what you’re all about? (21:30)
✨ How to find aligned media opportunities to reach your ideal clients (25:00)
✨ Why PR needs to be part of your marketing strategy (31:00)
✨ Creating more success while you’re actually enjoying the journey along the way (36:00)
✨ The power of reframing the stories we tell ourselves about our mistakes or challenges (40:00)
✨ Getting really honest with yourself about your talents and what you want (48:30)
✨ Letting your anger inform your passions (51:00)

Connect with Beth Nydick:
Website
Instagram
Facebook
LinkedIn

Connect with Alex Pursglove:
Expansive Visionaries Collective
Website
Instagram
Facebook
LinkedIn

In today’s episode, I am joined by award-winning director, producer, Broadway performer, and speaker coach, Tricia Brouk.

Tricia shares her stories and experiences about what it took to become a highly successful artist and now thriving business owner – including the journey to becoming a conscious competent, co-existing with fear, and living everyday like it’s your last.

Tune in for a motivating discussion on how to bring the kind of success into your life that makes you ecstatic to do what you do. Plus, pick up tips and strategies for growing your own speaking opportunities from a world-class expert.

Key Points:

1. Igniting ecstasy in the moment (2:30)
2. Tricia’s journey from thriving as an artist to building a powerhouse business (5:00)
3. Exploring what it means to unite humanity through speech (8:30) 
4. What’s possible when all voices are welcomed and heard (10:00)
5. Why Tricia doesn’t have time to get stuck in fear and self-judgment (18:00) 
6. Owning the value of your gifts to create steady success that makes you ecstatic (23:30) 
7. The importance of co-existing with your fear (29:00)
8. Why Tricia lives every day like its her last (31:00) 
9. Tips for growing your own speaking opportunities (42:00)

Download Your Free Copy of the First Chapter of Tricia’s book – ”The Influential Voice” here.

Tricia Brouk helps high-performing professionals transform into industry thought leaders through the power of authentic storytelling. She has put thousands of speakers onto big stages around the globe. Tricia founded The Big Talk Academy where she certifies speakers in the art of public speaking. She was the executive producer of Speakers Who Dare and TEDxLincolnSquare and is the producer and host of The Big Talk, an award-winning podcast and YouTube Channel. Tricia’s book, The Influential Voice: Saying What You Mean for Lasting Legacy, was a #1 New Release on Amazon in December 2020.

Connect with Tricia Brouk:

• The Influential Voice Book
• Website 
• The Big Talk Podcast
• YouTube Channel 
• Facebook
• Instagram 
• LinkedIn 

Connect with Alex Pursglove:

• Expansive Visionaries Collective 
• Website
• Instagram
• Facebook
• LinkedIn

As entrepreneurs on a growth path, transitions are taking place all the time.

In this episode, I welcome my new friend and incredible guest, Kristina DiPalo, to discuss how to navigate transitions and your purpose with more grace and ease. 

Kristina shares her vulnerable stories of the impact of losing her father unexpectedly, evolving in her spirituality, and stepping into a new space in business later in life. 

Tune in for an open and raw conversation on the mourning and growth that accompanies transitions, exploring your true desires, and the role of trust in navigating your purpose.

Key Points:

1. Get to know Jersey Girl turned Manhattan woman, Kristina DiPalo (2:00)
2. The learning and growth found from mourning, including Kristina’s story of losing her father (7:00)
3. “We kid ourselves that we control the transition, when in many ways, we just accompany the transition” (10:30)
4. Alex’s story of transitioning programs in business and the importance of surrendering to the unknown (14:00)
5. The role of spirituality in surrender and practicing open-mindedness (18:30)
6. The inner work of connecting to your truth and purpose (23:00)
7. Creating inner safety to be able to push yourself outside of your comfort zone (28:30)
8. “What is it that you really like about what you do?” (33:30)
9. A final note of hope and encouragement from Kristina (36:00)

If you know that you are ready to take your business to the next level through building relationships with amazing entrepreneurs like Kristina DiPalo…

Learn more and apply for our business-building mastermind community for impact-driven women entrepreneurs called the Expansive Visionaries Collective here: https://alexpursglove.co/expansive-visionaries-collective 

Connect with Kristina DiPalo: 

1. Website: www.kristinadipalo.com
2. LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kristinadipalo
3. Speaking: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbh0fPkEcT4

Connect with Alex Pursglove:

1. Website: https://www.alexpursglove.com/
2. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexpursglove/
3. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alexpursglove
4. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-pursglove-1b97348/

Out of all the transformations I have experienced, the one with the greatest impact has been making a quantum leap in intimacy with my husband, Adam Zaffuto.

In this episode, we pull back the curtain on how we deepened our connection, addressed the fears of outgrowing your partner, and what it looks like to communicate your desires while honoring your partner’s response.

Tune in for an unrehearsed, authentic conversation on replacing judgment with acceptance, security with happiness, and people-pleasing with true desires…

Plus Adam’s honest reaction to my first six-figure investment in my own development.

Key Points:

1. What it was like for Adam when I made my first $100K investment in coaching  (4:45)
2. Redefining safety and security to find more happiness (12:00)
3. Thoughts regarding the fear of “outgrowing” your partner when you are evolving on a growth path (17:30)
4. Adam’s perspective on how we increased our intimacy (26:00)
5. A specific example of what made Adam feel more loved than ever before (28:00)
6. The sentence I memorized to ask for what I wanted while removing criticism of Adam (31:00)
7. Circling back to how to practically address growing at different speeds from your partner (40:00)
8. Why “being the change” matters in your relationship (44:00)

Connect with Adam Zaffuto:

1. Blog: http://www.reengagepgh.com/blog 
2. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adam.zaffuto 

Connect with Alex Pursglove:

1. Expansive Visionaries Collective: https://alexpursglove.co/expansive-visionaries-collective
2. Website: https://www.alexpursglove.com
3. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexpursglove
4. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alexpursglove
5. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-pursglove-1b97348/