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When you lose over 230 pounds, everything changes—your body, your relationships, your libido, and your identity.
In this unfiltered conversation, men’s dating coach turned health advocate Frank Kermit joins Dr. Stacy to share the raw truth about sex, intimacy, and love after massive weight loss. From his battle with diabetes to his upcoming reconstructive surgery, Frank opens up about how healing his body forced him to face old trauma, changing attraction dynamics, and a new kind of vulnerability in his marriage.
This episode explores the emotional and sexual side of transformation—how to communicate through change, reconnect in a new body, and rediscover what intimacy really means when the physical layers fall away.
Support Frank’s journey:
GoFundMe for Frank’s Skin Removal Surgery
Read his full story: FrankTalks.com/obese-recovery
In this unfiltered conversation, men’s dating coach turned health advocate Frank Kermit joins Dr. Stacy to share the raw truth about sex, intimacy, and love after massive weight loss. From his battle with diabetes to his upcoming reconstructive surgery, Frank opens up about how healing his body forced him to face old trauma, changing attraction dynamics, and a new kind of vulnerability in his marriage.
This episode explores the emotional and sexual side of transformation—how to communicate through change, reconnect in a new body, and rediscover what intimacy really means when the physical layers fall away.
Support Frank’s journey:
GoFundMe for Frank’s Skin Removal Surgery
Read his full story: FrankTalks.com/obese-recovery
Guest Bio
Frank Kermit is a former men’s dating coach who shifted focus from helping others find love to saving his own life. In April 2020, he weighed 460 pounds, was diagnosed with diabetes, and could barely walk. Five years later, he’s down 230 pounds, his diabetes is in remission, and he’s preparing for reconstructive surgery to remove 30 pounds of excess skin.
Frank’s journey reveals the complex truth of recovery—the emotional battles, the shifting dynamics of attraction, and the rediscovery of intimacy with his wife. He shares his story to inspire others to heal not just their bodies, but the pain beneath the surface.
GoFundMe: Donate to Frank’s Skin Removal Surgery
Journal & Story: FrankTalks.com/obese-recovery
Direct support: frank@franktalks.com (PayPal / e-transfer)
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Host Bio: Dr. Stacy Friedman
Dr. Stacy Friedman is a Clinical Sexologist, certified sex & intimacy coach, and the unapologetically bold host of The Purple Passion Project. With over 26 years in the medical field and 20+ years working in sexuality, Dr. Stacy helps people break down taboos, communicate clearly, and build hotter, healthier intimacy—without shame.
She specializes in mismatched sex drives, alternative lifestyles, women who experience painful sex, and the LGBTQ+ community. Known for blending expertise with humor and heart, Dr. Stacy makes conversations about sex feel safe, real, and seriously empowering.
Her motto: “My passion is to help you create yours.”
Stay connected with her beyond the show!
Grab your FREE download of 10 Things They Really Want in Bed (But Won’t Say Out Loud), explore her sexy toy shop (use code PURPLE for 20% off), and book your complimentary 15-minute intimacy coaching consult at drstacyfriedman.com.
Follow @drstacyfriedman on social media for more tips, resources, and behind-the-scenes magic.
If you’re looking for a healthy supplement that can increase blood flow, check out FLOW, a nitric oxide supplement.
Get your FREE bottle here: https://the20.store/flow-subscription-solo/?hop=drstacy69...
Frank Kermit is a former men’s dating coach who shifted focus from helping others find love to saving his own life. In April 2020, he weighed 460 pounds, was diagnosed with diabetes, and could barely walk. Five years later, he’s down 230 pounds, his diabetes is in remission, and he’s preparing for reconstructive surgery to remove 30 pounds of excess skin.
Frank’s journey reveals the complex truth of recovery—the emotional battles, the shifting dynamics of attraction, and the rediscovery of intimacy with his wife. He shares his story to inspire others to heal not just their bodies, but the pain beneath the surface.
GoFundMe: Donate to Frank’s Skin Removal Surgery
Journal & Story: FrankTalks.com/obese-recovery
Direct support: frank@franktalks.com (PayPal / e-transfer)
________________________________________
Host Bio: Dr. Stacy Friedman
Dr. Stacy Friedman is a Clinical Sexologist, certified sex & intimacy coach, and the unapologetically bold host of The Purple Passion Project. With over 26 years in the medical field and 20+ years working in sexuality, Dr. Stacy helps people break down taboos, communicate clearly, and build hotter, healthier intimacy—without shame.
She specializes in mismatched sex drives, alternative lifestyles, women who experience painful sex, and the LGBTQ+ community. Known for blending expertise with humor and heart, Dr. Stacy makes conversations about sex feel safe, real, and seriously empowering.
Her motto: “My passion is to help you create yours.”
Stay connected with her beyond the show!
Grab your FREE download of 10 Things They Really Want in Bed (But Won’t Say Out Loud), explore her sexy toy shop (use code PURPLE for 20% off), and book your complimentary 15-minute intimacy coaching consult at drstacyfriedman.com.
Follow @drstacyfriedman on social media for more tips, resources, and behind-the-scenes magic.
If you’re looking for a healthy supplement that can increase blood flow, check out FLOW, a nitric oxide supplement.
Get your FREE bottle here: https://the20.store/flow-subscription-solo/?hop=drstacy69...
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