An adult human body has nearly 100,000 miles in blood vessels (if laid out in one straight line). Most carry blood to and from the heart. Columbia Univ. Medical Center Vascular Surgeon Dr. Danielle Bajakian discusses causes, treatment and risk reduction for conditions such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT) blood clot, artherosclerosis (hardening and narrowing of the arteries) and varicose veins. Healthy habits such as weight management, regular exercise, hydration and not smoking are important. This...
Sep 07, 2017•50 min
Diagnosed with the autoimmune illness, Hashimoto's, chef and food blogger, Phoebe Lapine, decided to reclaim her health through diet and lifestyle changes. She shares what she learned in her book, "The Wellness Project." Lisa Curtis discovered the nutritional benefits of the moringa plant leaves while serving in the Peace Corps in Africa. Her company, Kuli Kuli Foods, is the nation's the leading moringa brand, and its has helped subsidize farmers and women-led coops around the world. This show i...
Aug 29, 2017•49 min
One in 5 women risk living at the poverty level as they grow older. Cheryl Fields, Founder of Lifesyle Wealth Group, helps individuals achieve financial peace of mind. She shares her own experience from launching several businesses to starting over after leaving an abusive relationship. She says having a 401K may not always be the best option; financial liquidity matters; and find someone to help you understand the tax code and help you create both tax free growth and tax free distribution. This...
Aug 22, 2017•50 min
Over a billion teenagers and young adults are at risk of hearing loss due to unsafe use of personal audio devices reports World Health Organization. Otolaryngologist Dr. Ana Kim, Columbia Doctors, explains what causes hearing loss, advancements to treat and manage, and how to reduce your risk. It takes only seven seconds for a criminal to size you up for a potential assault. Career law enforcement officer Steve Kardian, Founder of Defend University, discusses self defense for women of all ages. ...
Aug 08, 2017•50 min
Longtime flight attendant, Sandy Stein, reinvented her life in her 50s and created a multi-million dollar business based on helping people locate their keys. It's a handy gadget called "Finders Keypurse." Sandy shares her story and how she built her business. Cardiologist Dr. Nieca Goldberg, NYU Langone Medical Center, explains why even moderate weight gain can negatively impact a women's heart health and what you can do to maintain a healthy weight and heart starting with diet and exercise. Thi...
Aug 01, 2017•50 min
Kaia Roman, author of "The Joy Plan: How I Took 30 Days To Stop Worrying, Quit Complaining and Find Ridiculous Happiness," took 30 days to focus on joy to change her life. Each year more than 30,000 cases of Lyme disease are reported. Dr. Dyan Hes, medical director at Gramercy Pediatrics in New York City, discusses reducing yours and your family's risk for tick-borne diseases, including the best tick repellents, inspecting your body and symptoms that indicate when you need to seek medical help. ...
Jul 18, 2017•50 min
Nearly 33 million people in the USA suffer from urinary incontinence. Many are women. Dr. Mary Lake Polan, Clinical Professor of Ob/GYN and Reproductive Sciences at Yale Univ., discusses types of incontinence, both urinary and fecal, who is at risk and how to manage. An estimated 30 million people in the USA suffer from binge eating. Dr. Nina Savelle-Rocklin Psy.D, a psycholanalyst who treats people with eating disorders, discusses how your emotions affect your eating patterns and food triggers....
Jul 11, 2017•49 min
Clinical Neuropsychologist and Memory Expert Dr. Michelle Braun helps individuals boost their brain health and reduce their risk for Alzheimer's. She discusses the mind-body connection and exercises to strengthen your memory. Jennifer Iannolo launched her Concordia Project to transform the global conversation about empowerment for women. She leads think tanks for women ages 18-25 around the world and is a featured speaker for the U.S. State Dept. on women's entrepreneurship and social change. Th...
Jun 28, 2017•51 min
After experiencing a near-death experience Gail Sagel, left a career in finance to paint- in this case faces. She launched FACES Beautiful,® a retail salon in Connecticut which produces a line of paraben- free, cruelty-free cosmetics and the novel Face in a Case beauty clutch. Stormy Simon joined Overstock.com as a temp worker and ended up as the company President, where she oversaw a $2 billion e-tail business. She's now writing her second chapter in the budding industry of legalized cannabis. ...
Jun 21, 2017•50 min
Sex and intimacy can be uncomfortable & sensitive for women living with a chronic illness such as arthritis, cancer or autoimmune disease (among others). But having a fulfilling sex life is vital to your health and well-being. Sexuality Expert Dr. Logan Levkoff explains how to open up the conversation with your partner, whether in a relationship or dating. Dr. Belisa Vranich, Founder of The Breathing Class, explains why proper breathing is important to your health and provides breathing tips...
Jun 13, 2017•49 min
Protecting your skin and eyes from sun damage should be a year round priority. Skin Cancer Specialist Dr. Larisa Geskin, Columbia Univ. Medical Center, provides guidelines for selecting and using the right sunscreen, from ingredients to application. Ophthalmologist Dr. Elizabeth Yeu, Medical Director, Virginia Surgery Center and Adviser to See America, addresses how to protect your eyes from sun damage, what to do in the event of an eye injury and how to reduce your risk of permanent eye damage....
Jun 06, 2017•50 min
Dr. Tracey Stokes discusses advancements in reconstructive surgery after mastectomy. Two time breast cancer survivor Darice Lang shares her choice to reconstruct with implants using the new AeroForm tissue expander as a patient at Dr. Stokes' Broward Health Imperial Point clinic in Ft. Lauderdale. Filmmaker Joey Ally's "Joy Joy Nails" was an official selection at the 2017 Tribeca Film Festival. She discusses the challenges for women in the film industry and how she has worked to overcome them. T...
Jun 06, 2017•50 min
Protection for your skin and your eyes should be a year round consideration to reduce your risk of permanent damage. Skin Cancer Specialist Dr. Larisa Geskin, Columbia Univ. Medical Center, provides essentials for protecting your skin against damaging ultraviolet rays and explains what ingredients to look for in a suncreen. Optholologist Dr. Elizabeth Yeu, Medical Director, Virginia Surgery Center, addresses how to protect your eyes from sun damange and what to do in the event of an eye injury. ...
May 30, 2017•50 min
More than 50 million Americans, or 1 in 4 adults, have some form of arthritis. There are more than 100 kinds of athritis which can cause painful and debilitating quality of life. However, there are improvements in treatment and management to help says Dr. Anca Askanase, Director of Rheumatology Clinical Trials and the Lupus Center at Columbia University Medical Center. This show addresses athritis management through diet, exercise, conventional and integrative medicine. This show is broadcast li...
May 23, 2017•43 min
According to AARP, 2 in 3 workers between the ages of 45 and 74 have experienced ageism in the workplace. Terry Fulmer, PhD, President of The John A. Hartford Foundation, explains why fighting ageism is important and how older adults can be viable, valuable resources to a company. A mother of six with a long career as both a nonprofit and business consultant, Kelly McNelis created WomenforOne.com, an online destination for women to connect, share their stories and inspire/motivate each other. Th...
May 16, 2017•50 min
Dr. Susan Edelman, author of "Be Your Own Brand of Sexy: A New Sexual Revolution," discusses how to embrace your sensual self with confidence, redefine "rules" for dating and navigate relationships. Dr. Edelman is Adjunct Professor at Stanford University Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. Artist and dancer, Jenna Rose Simon, created the campaign #IAmExpoweredBecause to help women express themselves, cope with challenges and embrace their inner beauty. This show is broadcast live on Mon...
May 11, 2017•50 min
More than 37 million people suffer from migraines and the majority are women. Stephanie Weaver, MPH/CWHC, author of The Migraine Relief Plan, discusses how making changes in your diet can help. Her website, RecipeRenovator.com, remakes recipes with a healthy twist. Lisa Jacobson endured more than 9000 migraines before going into remission. Today she's an advocate to help those coping with migraines. Her website, The Daily Migraine, and Facebook community, provide help, hope, healing and humor Th...
May 02, 2017•49 min
Leah Guy, author of "The Fearless Path: A Radical Awakening To Emotional Healing and Inner Peace," explains why detachment and letting go may be a detriment to healing. Leah discusses how to reconnect with your heart and mind to find inner peace. Nutrition Journey's Anna Baker learned first-hand managing her own chronic illness how diet can impact your health. Anna discusses her custom concierge approach to nutritional counseling as well as what foods considered "bad" for you are actually good. ...
Apr 27, 2017•50 min
Two women who left demanding jobs to pursue their passion. Cassandra Santoro was inspired to change her life to focus on travel after losing her father to cancer. She organizes custom trips to Italy through her company, Travel Italian Style. After learning about inhumane factory farming and the slaughter of baby goats, especially males, Leanne Lauricella, moved to the country and started rescuing abused and abandoned baby goats. "Goats of Anarchy" is her book and award winning Instagram feed. Th...
Apr 18, 2017•49 min
Maggie Lamond Simone, author of "Body Punishment: OCD, Addiction and Finding the Courage To Heal," shares her personal struggle with OCD and substance abuse and the steps she took to cope and heal. Alexander Technique Movement Specialist Mary Derbyshire, author of "Agility at Any Age," discusses why movement is an essential part of everyday health and shares tips on how to sit, stand, walk and lift items properly to avoid injury, de-stress your body and improve agility. This show is broadcast li...
Apr 11, 2017•50 min
"Happiness is a health issue," says Registered Dietitian Rebecca Scritchfield who discusses the importance of emotional well-being as well as physical self-care in her book, "Body Kindness- Transform Your Body from the Inside Out and Never Say Diet Again." Inventor-Entrepreneur Lisa Ximenez, aka The Goddess of Gadgets, talks about the process of creating simple products to solve everyday problems including her "Bump It Off," a reusable silcone scrubber. This show is broadcast live on Monday's at...
Apr 04, 2017•50 min
Registered Dietitian and Food Writer Carolyn O'Neil, author of "Slim Down South," says"the more you know the more you can eat." She discusses the latest nutrition news, from deciphering calorie and nutrition labels on food products and menus to why your next cocktail may come with a calorie count. NextAdvisor.com writer Jocelyn Baird explains top phone and internet scams out to steal your identity and money and how to protect yourself and your family. Say "scram to scams!" with her tips. This sh...
Mar 28, 2017•51 min
Board Certified Family Physician Dr. Catherine (Cate) Shanahan is the Director of the Los Angeles Lakers PRO Nutrition Program and Author of "Deep Nutrition: Why Your Genes Need Traditional Food." She discusses the Four Pillars of the "Human Diet" for optimum health and peak performances. Eldercare Specialist Amy Berman, RN, The John A. Hartford Foundation, provides tips to help you care for your elderly parent or loved one, especially when you live far away. This show is broadcast live on Monda...
Mar 21, 2017•50 min
If you want your relationship to stay strong with less stress, learn to talk money with your honey. Money Management Expert Elizabeth Deziel (Twin Cities Private Client Reserve of U.S. Bank) offers tips on how to discuss and manage finances with your spouse or partner. One in 10 women has endometriosis, a painful condition that is manageable but not curable. Ob/GYN Dr. Jeannie Kim (Columbia Doctors) discusses symptoms, risk, treatment and why you need to be open with your health care provider. T...
Mar 14, 2017•48 min
The average American home has 300,000 items, many of which end up collecting dust in a spare room or garage. Author Eve Schaub documents her 12 month effort with her family to clean out her home and its stuffed to the rafters "Hell Room" in her book, "Year of No Clutter." Eve discusses the emotional reasons why people collect things and hesitate to toss or donate them when no longer used or needed. She explains the differences between a "pack rat" and "hoarder" and offers decluttering tips. This...
Mar 07, 2017•51 min
Retiring to the country cracked open a new future for Betsy Babcock, co-founder with husband, Bryan, of Handsome Brook Farm, a leading purveyor of pasture raised eggs. They started with five chickens. Today Handsome Brook Farm produces 58 million eggs a year sold nationwide. Betsy explains different terms on egg cartons (pasture raised, cage free, free range, organic) and what you should know when buying, storing and using eggs. This show is broadcast live on Monday's at 4PM ET on W4WN Radio – T...
Mar 01, 2017•30 min
30% of women under age 35 will get fibroids (benign tumors in the uterus). 20 to 80 percent of women will have them by age 50. African-American women have the highest risk. Interventional radiologist Dr. Suzanne Slonim discusses non-surgical ways to treat. Her patient, Dallas radio personality Lynne Haze, shares her personal experience with fibroids. A mother of 3 sons, 2 with special needs, whiskey distiller Troy Ball (Troy & Sons) shares her inspiring life story in her memoir, "Pure Heart....
Feb 21, 2017•50 min
Eating disorders, self-mutilation and addiction are just a few examples of self-destructive habits, often born from an earlier traumatic experience. Clinical social worker and psychotherapist, Lisa Ferentz, discusses steps to overcome. Cardiovascular disease can be preventable with healthy lifestyle choices. Cardiologist Dr. Nieca Goldberg, Director at Joan H Tisch NYU Langone Center for Women's Health in NYC, discusses risk factors for heart disease, signs of heart attack and prevention. This s...
Feb 14, 2017•49 min
After living on a steady diet of overwork and stress and being diagnosed with endometriosis, Heather Carlucci, a renowned chef & pastry chef, embraced healthy eating. She says it starts with a healthy gut and explains how ayurveda, which she teaches, can help keep your system in balance. Many Americans say they are feeling more anxious. Dr. Svetlana Kogan practices integrative and holistic medicine and is author of "Diet Slave No More." She offers tips to manage your anxiety and stress at ho...
Feb 07, 2017•50 min
Author Donna Palm, "Dream Bigger Live Better," juggled multiple jobs as a single mom to create the life she wanted. She says you need to create a blueprint for where you want to go, learn to navigate roadblocks and never give up. OB/GYN Dr. Lisa Masterson, a co-host on TV's "The Doctors," explains why taking folic acid is essential to women's health and especially for prenatal care to reduce risk for birth defects. She discusses best ways to get folic acid through your diet and supplementation. ...
Jan 31, 2017•51 min
