Ep. 29 - Finding Alignment, Intimacy, and Joy with Dr. Fay Gersh

About this episode

Frances and Dr. Fay Gersh discuss the challenges of motherhood, burnout, and the importance of self-care and boundaries in women's lives.

In this deeply honest and empowering conversation, Frances sits down with occupational therapist Dr. Fay Gersh to explore motherhood, burnout, intimacy, self-love, boundaries, nervous system regulation, and what it truly means to live in alignment. From immigrating between countries and building careers while raising children to navigating burnout in helping professions, Frances and Dr. Fay unpack the realities many women silently carry while caring for everyone around them. Dr. Fay shares her journey from business and real estate into occupational therapy and her evolution from pediatric OT into women's wellness, pelvic floor health, mental health support, and intimacy coaching. Together, they discuss why self-care is not a luxury, why boundaries are essential, and how reconnecting with ourselves allows us to show up more fully in every relationship we have. As co-founder of Her Next Pivot, Dr. Fay helps women rediscover alignment, purpose, confidence, and fulfillment through life's personal and professional transitions. This work has become one of her greatest passions, empowering women to reconnect with themselves and create lives that feel authentic and sustainable. This…

People in this episode

Host: Frances

Guest: Dr. Fay Gersh

Topics covered

• motherhood
• burnout
• intimacy
• self-love
• boundaries
• nervous system regulation
• women's wellness

Keywords

• occupational therapy
• mental health
• pelvic floor health
• self-care
• alignment
• personal transitions
• intimacy coaching

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Her Next Pivot

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