EPISODE · Oct 29, 2025 · 45 MIN
The Surprising Way Shame Affects Your Body and Well-Being
from The Functional Edge with Dr. Julia Ward · host Julia Ward, MD
In this episode of The Functional Edge, Dr. Julia Ward sits down with Dr. Maria DeFranco, a holistic chiropractor specializing in the pelvic bowl, embodiment practices, and musculoskeletal health. Together, they explore the intersection of shame, sexual health, and intimacy, and how our bodies hold both connection and disconnection.Dr. DeFranco shares how shame and childhood conditioning impact the pelvic floor, posture, and the ability to feel present in intimacy. They discuss practical ways to cultivate authentic connection, including presence exercises, non-sexual touch, intention-setting, and communication strategies that deepen safety and pleasure.Listeners will gain insights into addressing sexual pain, low desire, and the broader experience of intimacy beyond performance or orgasm—redefining success as a shared, energizing, and life-giving exchange.----Dr. Julia Ward and Dr. Maria DeFranco explore pelvic health, intimacy, shame, and sexual well-being—offering tools for presence, communication, and redefining connection beyond performance.Dr. Maria DeFranco is a holistic chiropractor specializing in the pelvic bowl, embodiment practices, and musculoskeletal health. She supports individuals and couples in cultivating presence, safety, and authentic intimacy, helping them move beyond shame, trauma, and performance-focused sexual experiences.----Maria DeFranco, DCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmariadefranco/ -----Connect with me:Check out my website: https://drjuliaward.com/Follow Dr. Julia Ward, MD, on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjuliaward/?hl=enFollow Dr. Julia Ward, MD, on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-ward-md-55b7672a/Follow Dr. Julia Ward, MD, on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/balancedbodyfunctionalmed/Follow Dr. Julia Ward, MD, on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPz2YJi8Lw43i6XwNQiS6wg-----PODCASTThank you for listening. Please subscribe and share.This podcast is produced by DrTalks. https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/
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In this episode of The Functional Edge, Dr. Julia Ward sits down with Dr. Maria DeFranco, a holistic chiropractor specializing in the pelvic bowl, embodiment practices, and musculoskeletal health. Together, they explore the intersection of shame, sexual health, and intimacy, and how our bodies hold both connection and disconnection.Dr. DeFranco shares how shame and childhood conditioning impact the pelvic floor, posture, and the ability to feel present in intimacy. They discuss practical ways to cultivate authentic connection, including presence exercises, non-sexual touch, intention-setting, and communication strategies that deepen safety and pleasure.Listeners will gain insights into addressing sexual pain, low desire, and the broader experience of intimacy beyond performance or orgasm—redefining success as a shared, energizing, and life-giving exchange.----Dr. Julia Ward and Dr. Maria DeFranco explore pelvic health, intimacy, shame, and sexual well-being—offering tools for presence, communication, and redefining connection beyond performance.Dr. Maria DeFranco is a holistic chiropractor specializing in the pelvic bowl, embodiment practices, and musculoskeletal health. She supports individuals and couples in cultivating presence, safety, and authentic intimacy, helping them move beyond shame, trauma, and performance-focused sexual experiences.----Maria DeFranco, DCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmariadefranco/ -----Connect with me:Check out my website: https://drjuliaward.com/Follow Dr. Julia Ward, MD, on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjuliaward/?hl=enFollow Dr. Julia Ward, MD, on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-ward-md-55b7672a/Follow Dr. Julia Ward, MD, on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/balancedbodyfunctionalmed/Follow Dr. Julia Ward, MD, on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPz2YJi8Lw43i6XwNQiS6wg-----PODCASTThank you for listening. Please subscribe and share.This podcast is produced by DrTalks. https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/
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