Diagnosed with breast cancer at age 30, Terri Wingham decided to start a new chapter after treatment and after a successful career as a headhunter. Inspired by a trip to Africa and the therapeutic effect of travel, she re-purposed her resources to start A Fresh Chapter (AFC), a non-profit organization that facilitates life-changing volunteer and leadership experiences to empower people impacted by cancer to re-frame adversity and discover new perspective and purpose www.afreshchapter.com This sh...
Aug 20, 2019•50 min
The nonprofit American Institute for Cancer Research says one-third of all cancers are preventable through healthy diet and lifestyle. AICR Registered Dietitian Alice Bender discusses best food options to eat and those to avoid or minimize consumption. Tips include 1) maintain a healthy weight, 2) Be physically active, 3) Eat a diet rich in whole grains, fruits, vegetables and legumes, 4 limit consumption of processed and red meat, alcohol, sugar and sugary drinks. Listen and learn more. This sh...
Aug 08, 2019•48 min
Sarah Centrella, life coach and author of "Hustle, Believe Receive" and "#Futureboards," shares her personal story growing up in poverty in Oregon, supporting her children as a single mother of three after losing her home and divorcing her husband. She became a successful tech industry executive and then revamped her career to become a coach and speaker. Centrella explains how creating vision boards (aka #futureboards) can help you focus on attaining the life you want. www.sarahcentrella.com Thi...
Aug 01, 2019•49 min
Myth #1 Eating fat makes you fat. Known as The First Lady of Nutrition, Ann Louise Gittleman, PhD, busts a few diet myths in her book "Radical Metabolism." Auther of numerous bestselling books including "Fat Flush Plan," "Guess What Came To Dinner" and "Before the Change," Dr. Gittleman explains why both omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are important to your health, benefits of bitter foods, certain herbs and spices, and how to prevent parasites, a universal health concern. www.AnnLouise.com This...
Jul 26, 2019•47 min
Learn summer nutrition tips, the benefits of eating pineapple, why juicing is overrated, and what exactly IS Type 3 Diabetes (hint: it involves your brain health). Chef and Registered Dietitian Nicolette Pace has a lively discussion with Fearless Fabulous You Host Melanie Young on these topics and more to help you make informed choices about the foods you eat and how to enjoy them. Nicolette Pace is Founder of NutriSource, which provides nutrition counseling for a diverse community populations T...
Jul 11, 2019•50 min
Learn tips to select and cook cuts of meat like a pro and bake masterful cakes from chef and grilling expert, Elizabeth Karmel, author of Steak and Cake: More than 100 Recipes To Make Any Meal a Smash Hit." Karmel is founder of Girls at the Grill. www.elizabethkarmel.com . Winemaker Katie Madigan, St. Francis Winery, Sonoma, CA, shares tips for pairing wines with grilled foods, from steak to fish, from Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc to Merlot and Zinfandel. www.stfranciswinery.com This show is b...
Jul 03, 2019•44 min
Poet and blogger Miriam Green writes a moving account of caring for her mother who has advanced Alzheimer's in her first book, "The Lost Kitchen: Reflections and Recipes from an Alzheimer's Caregiver." In the book and on this show, Green shares an honest look at what caregiving entails: compassion, frustration, poignancy, patience, humor and more. Woven throughout the Lost Kitchen are recipes Green collected from her mother and created herself. Each carries a special memory. www.thelostkitchen.o...
Jun 20, 2019•51 min
Health Coach Stephanie Weaver, MPH, CWHC helps individuals manage their migraine symptoms through gradual lifestyle and diet adjustments. A migraine sufferer herself, Weaver addresses migraine triggers, smart food switches and how to cope when traveling or at work. Weaver is author of "The Migraine Relief Plan: An 8-Week Transition to Better Eating, Fewer Headaches and Optimal Health." According to the Migraine Research Foundation, one in 4 women will experience a migraine in their lives. This s...
Jun 13, 2019•49 min
About 1.5 million people in the United States have rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Nearly three times as many women have the disease as men. Melanie discusses healthy lifestyle changes to make through diet, exercise and other ways to manage arthritis symptoms, as well as what to address with your medical practitioner. Her medical expert guest is Rheumatologist Dr. Anca Askanase, Columbia Doctors. #FearlessFabulousYou #managingarthritis This show is broadcast live on Wednesday's at 12PM ET on W4WN Rad...
Jun 10, 2019•44 min
Anuschka Rees is author of "Beyond Beautiful: A Practical Guide to Being Happy, Confident, and You in a Looks-Obsessed World." She discusses how to boost you self-image and forget your (perceived) flaws. www.anuschkarees.com . Eileen Crane is CEO and Founding Winemaker for Domaine Carneros in California, known for its exceptional sparkling wines. She discusses her career in wine and the visitor experience at Domaine Carneros. www.domainecarneros.com #FearlessFabulousYou This show is broadcast li...
May 31, 2019•50 min
With more than 200 days of sunshine, delicious food and wine, ancient history and breathtaking scenery, the southern Rhone in France is a desirable destination. Melanie visits with two women who own beautifully restored estates worth visiting for a stay. Sandrine Ausset is proprietor of Domaine de Clos in Costieres de Nimes near the Camargue. Nicole Rolet is proprietor of Domaine de la Verrière in the Vaucluse known for its Chêne Bleu wines www.domaine-des-clos.com www.chenebleu.com This show is...
May 24, 2019•49 min
Kara Goldin switched her diet soda habit to drinking water to lose weight, improve her complexion and feel better overall. She added slices of fresh fruit to give the water flavor. This sparked her idea for a line of unsweetened, fruit-flavored bottled waters called Hint®. After witnessing her husband's murder and facing serious health issues of her own, Laurada Byers struggled with PTSD. Owner of a charter school created in memory of her husband, Byers shares insights on coping after loss. This...
May 17, 2019•51 min
Exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays is a major risk factor for all skin cancers. It is important to protect your skin and eyes from sun damage year-round. Skin Cancer Specialist Dr. Larisa Geskin, Columbia Univ. Medical Center, provides guidelines for selecting and applying sunscreen. Ophthalmologist Dr. Elizabeth Yeu, Medical Director, Virginia Surgery Center & Adviser to See America, provides tips to protect your eyes. One in five Americans are diagnosed with skin cancer by age 70. This...
May 16, 2019•50 min
Learn risk factors and symptoms for blood clots, including deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE). Vascular Specialist Dr. Danielle Bajakian, Columbia University Medical Center, discusses how to detect and treat clots and why time is of the essence to save a life. She addresses other conditions such as varicose veins that, when not treated, could lead to health complications. Three lifestyle factors to consider: maintain a healthy weight, exercise/move more and stop smoking. This...
May 02, 2019•47 min
Learn tips to improve your sleep which is essential to your health and well-being, with tips Dr. Thanuja Hamilton, a board certified sleep medicine specialist. Tip #1: It is not only about the quantity of hours your sleep but also the quality of your sleep. Dr. Hamilton says: The bed is really only supposed to be used for two things, and they both begin with “S." That’s right. Sleep and sex. Not snacking in bed! In fact, avoid eating three hours before bed. This show is broadcast live on Wednesd...
Apr 26, 2019•50 min
The book, "This Is Not the Life I Ordered," arose from the experiences of the coauthors, four accomplished women who gathered weekly for support after each experienced heartbreak and challenges. Coauthor, Deborah Collins Stephens discusses insights and advice to keep your head above water when misfortune drags you down. Dr. Tania Dempsey, Armonk Integrative Medicine (New York), explains causes, symptoms, prevention and treatment options for Lyme Disease and Bartonella, which are both epidemic. T...
Apr 18, 2019•51 min
After recovering from a thyroid cancer diagnosis in her 20s, Leah Caplanis sought lower alcohol wines but felt the market lacked what she wanted. Leah created SOCIAL Sparkling Wines, aromatic sake-based wines, all low in calories, carbs, sugar and just 4% alcohol. In her memoir, Spritzing to Success with the Woman Who Brought an Industry to Its Senses," Annette Green documents her career working with the Fragrance Foundation, creating the industry's FiFi Awards, and making fragrance fashionable....
Apr 11, 2019•51 min
Patient advocate and Founder of nonprofit, The Pink Fund, Molly MacDonald discusses the role of the financial navigator to help patients facing major illness address and manage the financial impact and where to find help. The Pink Fund provides 90 days of non-medical financial assistance (e.g. covering utility bills) to women diagnosed with breast cancer. The American Journal of Medicine reports 42% of new cancer patients lose their entire savings and 62% are in debt because of treatment. This s...
Apr 04, 2019•51 min
Kofinas Fertility Group board-certified reproductive endocrinology and fertility specialists, Dr. Jason Kofinas, Dr. Alexis Masbou and Dr. Chantae Sullivan-Pyke discuss several conditions that can impact a woman’s reproductive health. These include: endometriosis, a painful medical condition that affects one in 10 women, certain cancer treatments and other causes of infertility. The doctors provide options for treating each to help women conceive. www.kofinasfertility.com This show is broadcast ...
Mar 25, 2019•47 min
Educator and learning disabilities specialist, Anne M. Glass, separates facts from misconceptions about ADHD and addresses emotional side effects for both children and parents and how to be supportive. As Head of the all-girls Purnell School in New Jersey, Glass and her education team create a nurturing environment for students with learning differences to flourish. T Salon Founder Miriam Novalle sources the world to make her line of more than 600 teas. She discusses healing benefits of tea. Thi...
Mar 15, 2019•50 min
Incorporating more vegetables into your diet is important to your health. Author Ysanne Spevack shares recipes and ideas from her creative book, "Vegetable Cakes: The Most Fun Way to Five a Day." A professional musician, composer and conducted by training, Ysanne (who goes by her nickname Meena) is also an edible gardener and author of 13 cookbooks. Her recipes demonstrated that vegetables can be used in recipes for cakes, pies, muffins and cookies with delicious results! This show is broadcast ...
Mar 07, 2019•49 min
Leading integrative medicine specialist and bestselling author, Dr. Frank Lipman, discusses simple ways to maintain long-term health through his "good medicine mandala." Topics include: reducing sugar and gluten, adding more whole foods to your diet, intermittent fasting, regular exercise, sufficient sleep, meditation and exploring your creative self. Founder of Eleven Eleven Wellness Center in New York City, his latest book is How to Be Well: The Six Keys to a Happy and Healthy Life." This show...
Feb 28, 2019•52 min
While 7 out of 10 Americans recognize heart disease as the #1 killer of both men and women, 62% lack overall knowledge about heart disease, says Dr. Andrea Klemes, Chief Medical Officer for MDVIP, whose Heart Attack IQ Quiz reveals only 31% of women have asked their primary care physician (PCP) for help on how to reduce risk for heart disease. Dr. Klemes discusses misconceptions about heart attacks and underscores the importance of working with your PCP to create a comprehensive wellness plan. T...
Feb 21, 2019•51 min
Dealing with anxiety after a medical trauma such as a cancer diagnosis can be hard on the patient and family members alike. Dr. Pamela Davis, Founder of Wellbotics, draws on both her expertise in STEM education and robotics and her personal experience undergoing breast cancer treatment to create programs to help children and adults cope. Did you know some wines are made using animal byproducts? Certified Wine Educator Sunny Gandara, Vegan Wines, explains vegan, natural and organic wines, This sh...
Feb 14, 2019•52 min
Solo travel for women can be fun, safe and a great way to step outside your comfort zone, experience something new and meet interesting people. Carolyn Worthington, publisher of Healthy Aging Magazine, shares travel tips and suggestions. Many women suffer from bloating, but no two bellies are alike, says Registered Dietitian Tamara Duker Freuman, author of The Bloated Belly Whisperer. A specialist in digestive nutrition, she explains causes and types of bloating and how to manage through diet. T...
Feb 07, 2019•51 min
One in 9 men is diagnosed with prostate cancer, a leading cause of cancer and cancer deaths among men. While prostate cancer is known as a "men's disease," a diagnosis can impact women who may become primary caregivers for their spouses or fathers. Dr. Stacy Loeb, a Urologist with NYU Langone Hospital in NYC, discusses prostate cancer risk reduction, symptoms, testing, diagnosis, treatment and dealing with side effects as well as resources available from the nonprofit Prostate Cancer Foundation....
Jan 24, 2019•50 min
Chef Debbie Lee had it all: a successful restaurant, cookbook and becoming a finalist on Season 5 of "Food Network Star." She was also very overweight, feeling rundown and battling a food addiction, neglecting her health for years. Lee's wakeup call came in her 40s when she was diagnosed as prediabetic. Lee shares her story and tips to make healthy changes through diet, exercise and lifestyle and how journaling helped her. She is founder of health-focused meal delivery service, Mind Body Fork.
Jan 18, 2019•51 min
Metastatic breast cancer occurs when cancerous cells travel to a vital organ which can threaten your life. Though incurable, metastatic ("Stage IV") cancer is treatable and manageable, and you can live a vibrant life. One example is Shirley Mertz. Diagnosed with early stage breast cancer in 1991 and now living with cancer, Mertz is a patient advocate and chair of the Metastatic Breast Cancer Alliance. She shares advice on facing your diagnosis, asking questions and building a support network. Th...
Jan 10, 2019•50 min
Why toss those vegetable stems and stalks and fruit pulp and peels? Repurpose them into tasty dishes that are good for you and help reduce food waste. Food52 columnist Lindsay-Jean Hard shares tips in her book, "Cooking with Scraps: Turn Your Peels, Cores, Rinds and Stems into Delicious Meals." Virginia is for wine lovers! Melanie tastes wines with Maya Hood White, Associate Winemaker at Early Mountain Vineyards in the bucolic Shenandoah Valley. Early Mountain Vineyards is a woman-owned winery. ...
Dec 20, 2018•50 min
Reconstruction after a mastectomy is an important part of the healing process for many breast cancer patients, and it is a choice women should discuss with both their breast surgeon and a reconstruction specialist. Dr. Joseph Disa, M.D./FACS, at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center explains reconstruction options. Dr. Phillip Salem, MD, President of Salem Oncology in Houston, Texas, explains why the best cancer care results come from specialists working together as a team to treat the patient ...
Dec 13, 2018•51 min
