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Taboo Topics

We all have questions that we’ve been meaning to ask our doctors. But when the time comes, we just can’t muster up the courage. On Topics Topics, host Mary Frances Emmons unpacks these questions with Orlando Health’s leading experts — getting the answers we’re after while erasing some of the stigma around personal health.

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10:24

Is That True?

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2026/09/21

Exercise influencers on social media hand out a lot of bad advice. Dr. Justin Thompson, a board-certified sports medicine physician in St. Petersburg with Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute, explains how to separate good advice from the noise.This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

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11:21

Why Am I Constipated?

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2026/08/17

Everybody’s different, but how do you tell what’s “normal” and what isn’t? Dr. Tania Lopez, a board-certified gastroenterologist with Orlando Health, explores what sets the pace of normal stool movement for any individual — and what you can do to change it up.This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

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12:01

Can I Have Sex After Cancer?

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2026/07/20

Treating cancer can take an incredible physical and emotional toll. How does that affect the sex life of a patient and their partner? Dr. Shelly Seward, a board-certified expert in gynecologic cancer at Orlando Health Cancer Institute, explores the options.This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

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12:03

Does That Really Work?

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2026/06/15

The “Best of Taboo Topics” series continues with “Does That Really Work?,” a roundup of best advice from five board-certified experts at Orlando Health — Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, Dr. Christine Greves, Dr. Marco Ferrara, Dr. Lori Grant and Dr. Kenneth Lee. In this episode, we’ll talk about home remedies and common-sense solutions using everything from cranberries to cooking oil.This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

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11:49

Can I Exercise Too Much?

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2026/05/18

That old saying of “no pain, no gain” is no good. Dr. Justin Thompson, a board-certified sports medicine physician in St. Petersburg with Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute, explains how to tell whether your body is breaking down faster than it can rebuild.This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

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9:36

What's That Noise?

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2026/04/20

Digestive noises — from burps to belly gurgles to farts — can be embarrassing. But what do they say about your inner health? Dr. Tanya Lopez, a board-certified gastroenterologist with Orlando Health, explains what they mean and when to worry.This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

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11:46

What’s a Vulva?

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2026/03/16

A surprising number of women are in the dark about the vulva with many confusing it and the vagina. Dr. Shelly Seward, a board-certified expert in gynecologic cancer at Orlando Health Cancer Institute, demystifies the area down there and explains why you need to check it out every month just like your breasts.This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

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19:09

Don't Do That!

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2026/02/16

After more than 25 episodes, we’re launching our “Best of Taboo Topics” series. This month, we bring you “Don’t Do That!,” a roundup of best advice from five board-certified experts at Orlando Health — Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, Dr. Lori Grant, Dr. Christine Greves, Dr. Kenneth Lee and Dr. Benjamin Rhee. In this episode, we’ll cover cautionary advice — what not to do — from your testicles to your toenails.This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

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14:55

Waking Up to Pee?

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2026/01/19

Having to pee in the middle of the night can become a habit that’s heard to break. It also can be the sign of a serious health issue. Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, a board-certified urologist with Orlando Health, sorts it all out so you can get a good night’s sleep.This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

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12:09

Where’s My Sex Drive?

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2025/12/15

Discover a woman’s number one sex organ and what other factors are driving your sex drive. Dr. Christine Greves, a board-certified OB-GYN with Orlando Health Women’s Institute, discusses how to understand and enhance sexual desire.This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

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17:20

Is That a Hernia?

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2025/11/17

Will my hernia explode? What’s mesh have to do with a hernia and why are there so many lawsuits? Despite being fairly common, hernias remain somewhat mysterious. Board-certified general surgeon Dr. Luke Elms of Orlando Health decodes the fact and fiction around hernias, and explores the odds of developing one.This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

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11:15

Can You Fix My Vagina?

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2025/10/20

Whether too tight or too full, the vagina can impact your physical and emotional well-being. Dr. Kenneth Lee, a board-certified plastic surgeon with Orlando Health, discusses the options and benefits of vaginal rejuvenation.This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

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17:03

Do I Have Hemorrhoids?

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2025/09/15

The lumps, pain and itch of hemorrhoids are hard to miss. While millions of Americans deal with this common GI issue, most of us don’t realize that a common, high-tech habit is making them worse.This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

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12:31

Why Do I Get UTIs When Traveling?

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2025/08/18

Traveling may seem like a relaxing alternative to the stress of daily life. But your body disagrees. Changing your everyday routine can trigger urinary tract infections (UTIs). Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, a board-certified urologist with Orlando Health, explains what you can do to avoid UTIs while traveling.This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

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11:37

Am I Bleeding Too Much?

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2025/07/21

When your period is the deciding factor on whether you take a hike, a swim or a vacation, that’s a sure sign things are out of balance. Dr. Christine Greves, a board-certified OB-GYN with Orlando Health, explores reasons and options for your heavy period.This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

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11:52

What's Gallbladder Sludge?

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2025/06/16

Losing weight too quickly may lead to a buildup of thick digestive fluid called gallbladder sludge. You may not even know you have it until bouts of abdominal pain kick in and force a closer look. Board-certified general surgeon Dr. Luke Elms of Orlando Health discusses what happens next.This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

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13:24

Does This Look Right?

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2025/05/28

If you can’t breathe after a nose job or one breast is lower than the other after a breast enhancement, chances are you’ve had a “botched” plastic surgery. Dr. Kenneth Lee, chairman of the Department of Plastic Surgery at Orlando Health, explains how plastic surgery goes wrong and what can be done to fix it.This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

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12:56

Do I Need a Colon Cleanse?

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2025/04/21

Colon cleanse products claim to remove toxins from the digestive tract and boost everything from your energy level to your immune system. But what are they really doing?This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

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15:52

Could It Be ED?

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2025/03/17

Erectile dysfunction affects more than the geriatric set. Nearly 40% of men over age 40 may have a symptom of ED, says Orlando Health board-certified urologist Jamin Brahmbhatt, MD. Here’s what to look for and what to do if you think you have ED.This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

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11:34

How Did I Get Herpes?

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2025/02/17

The virus that causes cold sores and genital blisters is more common than you might expect. And there are some surprising ways it can be transmitted. Here’s what you need to know to protect yourself — and your partner.This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

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