When training is not fun, sports are no longer fun. Erica Suter is a Youth Strength & Conditioning Coach, specializing in performance and injury prevention for young female athletes for the last decade. As an international coach with a worldwide clientele, Erica says nothing makes her prouder than her students. Many of the female athletes who she has worked with since middle school have grown into thriving collegiate athletes at top universities like UNC, MIT, Harvard, and Columbia. She shar...
Nov 24, 2022
Whew, it can be so hard to focus these days, with all the craziness happening in the news and world around us! But our jobs need to get done and our families need to be fed, so how can we hunker down and stay focused and positive? Dr. Sonja K Billes is our HER resident neuroscientist, taking us down the deep dark journey into our minds. Dr. Billes is the founder of August Scientific and has a Ph.D. in Neuroscience from Oregon Health & Science University. She has over 20 years of experience i...
Nov 17, 2022
For years, professional athletes, Olympians, performance artists, corporate high achievers, and individuals have relied on Heidi Skolnik to unlock their best possible performance for achieving the things they care most about in life. Considered a thought leader in nutrition, Heidi Skolnik has influenced millions through her media work, writing, and thriving consulting business. Heidi has been part of The Women’s Sports Medicine Center at HSS for over 20 years. Her company, Nutrition Conditioning...
Nov 10, 2022
Skincare is all the rage these days, with everyone from influencers to doctors posting products and routines on social media. So we're diving into the craze too, but from within, with Chef Abbie. Healthy Nutrition Nudges with our all-star chef Abbie Gelman. Chef Abbie has been a Registered Dietitian for more than a decade, and a chef for twice as long as that. She is also the author of "The Mediterranean DASH Diet." We'll tell you all about keeping your skin healthy, including where to find Vita...
Nov 03, 2022
Recently recognized by Forbes as one of the top fifty female futurists globally, Maddy Dychtwald has been deeply involved for more than 30 years in exploring all aspects of the age wave and how it’s transforming the marketplace, the workplace, our world, and our lives. This has led her to become an internationally acclaimed author, public speaker, Wall Street Journal blogger, and thought leader on longevity, aging, the new retirement, and the ascent of women. A successful entrepreneur, Maddy co-...
Oct 27, 2022
Are you ready to better manage your time? Lose weight? Improve your eating habits? Breathe more deeply and relax? Well, our guest is here to help. Risa Orlinsky believes that wellness is NOT the absence of problems, illness, or other stressors in one's life. She joined FreeWalkers in 2010 on a dare to walk 50 miles in one day. While completing only 11 miles that day, Risa was immediately hooked on long-distance walking and has logged hundreds of miles since then. The nonprofit group's goal is to...
Oct 20, 2022
Believe it or not, living to 100, 120, or even 130 years old will become increasingly common over the next decade--and life past 100 may not be what you think. In his latest book, The Great Age Reboot: Cracking the Longevity Code for a Younger Tomorrow, best-selling author Dr. Mike Roizen explains how cutting-edge science and technology will revolutionize your ability to live longer, younger, and better. With more than 40 years of experience as a medical doctor—certified in Internal Medicine and...
Oct 13, 2022
There are so many types of B vitamins, and SO many foods to find them in! But where do we start?! This question comes just in time for another installment of Healthy Nutrition Nudges with our all-star chef Abbie Gelman. Chef Abbie has been a Registered Dietitian for more than a decade, and a chef for twice as long as that. She is also the author of "The Mediterranean DASH Diet." Listen as we get the rundown on all types of B vitamins like riboflavin, thiamin, and biotin, where to find them natur...
Oct 06, 2022
Dr. Pam is crazy about meditation these days. But she wasn't always this way! So we're bringing back our favorite expert in all things meditation, Bob Roth. Bob Roth is one of the most experienced and sought-after meditation leaders in America. Over the past 45 years, Bob has taught Transcendental Meditation® to many thousands of people, and is the author of the 2018 New York Times bestseller, “Strength in Stillness: The Power of Transcendental Meditation.” As CEO of the David Lynch Foundation B...
Sep 29, 2022
Boy, are we living in wild and crazy times! When it comes to women's healthcare, our heads are spinning. We're getting whiplash from the changes to just about every aspect of women's healthcare from insurance reimbursements to prescriptions. But joining us is someone who can help clear this all up for us, touching on the past and looking towards the future of women's health care in the United States. Elizabeth Watkins became Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor at UC Riverside in May 2021. Her ...
Sep 22, 2022
We've been sold a load of nonsense about getting old. Our guest calls it "utter rubbish." And yes, she's British. Rachel Lankester, is an author, podcast host, midlife mentor, and founder of Magnificent Midlife, an online hub helping women over 40 thrive through the often messy middle of life, so they can ditch negative narratives about aging, feel great, and create the next chapter of their dreams. She's the author of Magnificent Midlife: Transform Your Middle Years, Menopause and Beyond and ho...
Sep 15, 2022
A woman's worth is often based on her fertility. And once you hit that critical stage, menopause, ageism kicks in fast. But guess what?! Aging isn't something just old people do. We're aging from the minute we're born. Hell, we're aging before we're EVEN born! So why is there such a negative narrative surrounding aging? And how can we change the cultural perspectives, especially when it comes to aging women? Well, Ashton Applewhite is just the person to help us out. She is an author and activist...
Sep 08, 2022
If only you could get a decent night's sleep. I'm sure you're all thinking about it. but did you know your nutrition affects every single part of your body and day, including how well you sleep? So today's episode is all about eating so you can have a great night's sleep. Chef Abbie is joining us for this conversation, in her monthly installment of Healthy Nutrition Nudges. Chef Abbie has been a Registered Dietitian for more than a decade, and a chef for twice as long as that. She is also the au...
Sep 01, 2022
Across the globe, millions of women are reaching their mid-forties without having had a child. Although some are child-free by choice, many others are childless by circumstance and are struggling in a life they didn't foresee. Most people think that women without children either "couldn't" or "didn't want to" be mothers. The truth is much more complex. Jody Day would have liked to have had children, but it didn't work out that way. At the age of 44, she realized that her quest to be a mother was...
Aug 25, 2022
Are you one of those people who thinks "I work out a lot, so I can eat whatever I want!" And how's that working for ya?! It's unfortunate but it's true, you can't outrun your fork. It's not an either-or situation with nutrition and exercise, you need to be mindful of BOTH! So Felicia Stoler is back on the show to discuss some new science in the world of diet and exercise and the best ways to balance your exercise routine with your optimal diet to live the best life possible! Felicia Stoler, DCN,...
Aug 18, 2022
The vast majority of women going through menopause have hot flashes. That's millions of people, going through this along with you every day. That's where the Embr Wave comes in. This wearable wristband uses exclusive technology and advanced thermal science to cool your body quickly, safely, and effectively when you feel a hot flash coming on. In the heat of the moment, simply press the button and instantly start feeling waves of cooling designed to bring you relief fast. Liz Gazda is the CEO of ...
Aug 11, 2022
Are your hair and nails as healthy as they could be?! We have to admit it, as women, we care about this stuff. So we're diving into Biotin, Vitamin H, and everything you need to help boost your beauty from the inside. Joining us is, of course, Chef Abbie, for her monthly installment of Healthy Nutrition Nudges. Chef Abbie has been a Registered Dietitian for more than a decade, and a chef for twice as long as that. Chef Abbie & Dr. Pam chat about natural sources of biotin, well-rounded meals ...
Aug 04, 2022
Is stress all bad?! No! It can be highly motivational, making sure we do our jobs and take care of our families. But it's all about when that stress becomes too much, and we don't know how to manage it in healthy ways. This is when under or over-eating comes in and many other negative coping mechanisms that we associate with being stressed out. So today, Dr. Sonja Billes joins Dr. Pam to discuss what stress is, how it affects your brain, herbal remedies, and maintaining close personal networks &...
Jul 28, 2022
You've heard of Thor. But how about Thor-A?! Pam and Thora Rorke are Twitter friends, and when Pam stumbled across her profile, she HAD to make them friends in real life as well. Thora is a 41-year-old wife, homeschooling mom & athlete. She has been in the fitness industry for 11 years with experience in bodybuilding, powerlifting, & CrossFit. Thora is also a Pranic healer & spiritual coach/mentor. In this episode, Thora & Dr. Pam dig into all things strength & fitness: not b...
Jul 21, 2022
Kiran Roest is the co-founder of Vital Signs Solutions. Following a first-class BA in Natural Sciences from Cambridge University and a Ph.D. from Imperial College London, Kiran has added 15+ years of experience at world-leading Life Science and Medtech organizations, across clinical and scientific research, business development, and consulting. As a female entrepreneur in a male-dominated industry, she joins Dr. Pam to talk about the struggles women face in setting up their own business, what we...
Jul 14, 2022
Do you really think, honestly, that you are hitting it with your nutrition? Like when people say strive for 5, that you're totally nailing it? Even the healthiest of us like to think we are, but most likely, you aren't actually getting all the nutrition you need. And that's when supplements come in to help. No one is perfect! And who better to discuss this topic with than Chef Abbie, for her monthly installment of Healthy Nutrition Nudges. Chef Abbie has been a Registered Dietitian for more than...
Jul 07, 2022
The way our society looks at women who are 40+ years old is all kinds of messed up. But there is so much value and adventure still left to live in this half of our lives! Well, today we're talking all about harnessing the energy of your later years. Marc Middleton is the Founder and CEO of Growing Bolder. One of the leading voices in the active lifestyle movement, Marc is the co-host of the Growing Bolder TV and Radio Shows, executive producer of Surviving & Thriving, editor of Growing Bolde...
Jun 30, 2022
Women experiencing menopause make up one-fourth of the workforce. And yet, less than one percent of businesses have any support or policies for these women. Women over the age of 50 are one of the fastest-growing demographics in the workplace. Understanding their unique challenges will help construct a supportive workplace and create many positive effects for businesses' most valuable asset?its employees. Today we are lucky to be joined by Dr. Mache Seibel, who helps menopausal women who feel li...
Jun 23, 2022
Have you noticed the roads are a bit tenser lately? It seems like everyone on the road is zooming around and yelling at each other. HER Podcast favorite Elizabeth Bernstein is back on the show to talk about one of her recent pieces, " Are We All Road Ragers Now? Why Driving Is Making Us Angry ." She chats with Dr. Pam about her own incidents running into road ragers, the neuroscience behind the rage, what happens when everyone is on edge, and how to make the roads a safer, nicer place for everyo...
Jun 16, 2022
Numbing emotions with food is a common coping mechanism. It was Tracy Desjardins's favorite for decades. Tracy is a Certified International Health Coach IAHC, a Mind Body Eating Coach (IPE), and a Certified Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor (ACE). She has evolved her 31+ year fitness career into coaching holistic wellness for women, specializing in emotional eating recovery and healing from the damage of dieting, restricting, binge eating, and sugar addiction. After decades of person...
Jun 09, 2022
The gut is everywhere. It's all the rage right now. Everywhere you turn someone is telling you how to balance your gut and what probiotics to take. Well today, we are getting to the bottom of what's really necessary to help out your microbiome. And for that, Chef Abbie is back for her monthly installment of Healthy Nutrition Nudges. She has been a Registered Dietitian for more than a decade, and a chef for twice as long as that. Chef Abbie & Dr. Pam talk about feeding those little microbe cr...
Jun 02, 2022
Considered a thought leader in nutrition, Heidi Skolnik has influenced millions through her media work, writing, and thriving consulting business. Heidi has been part of The Women’s Sports Medicine Center at HSS for over 20 years. Her company, Nutrition Conditioning, oversees the Performance Nutrition program at The Juilliard School and the School of American Ballet and she has consulted with numerous Broadway shows. As a realist, Heidi believes M&Ms can fit into a healthy diet along with re...
May 26, 2022
Work WITH your physiology, NOT against it! Stacy Sims says her vision is a world of healthy women who understand their bodies, know how to work with their unique physiology, know their periods are ergogenic aids, and create positivity around being a woman in sport. Stacy Sims is a forward-thinking international exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist who aims to revolutionize exercise nutrition and performance for women. She has directed research programs at Stanford, AUT University, and t...
May 19, 2022
When Jillian Richardson moved to New York City, she realized what it meant to be truly lonely for the first time. She had no consistent community - people who would wonder where I was if I didn't show up. Jillian was disconnected. Turns out, loneliness is a huge issue in the United States. The average American only has one close friend, and 75% of people are not satisfied with their friendships. The planet is filled with people who feel like they don't matter. That's pretty bleak, right? Yet thi...
May 12, 2022
Let's get down to the bone here. Many women are confused about how to optimize bone health. Well, we're going to help you with this edition of Healthy Nutrition Nudges segment talking all about bone health and calcium-rich foods. Our chef in residence Chef Abbie has been a Registered Dietitian for more than a decade, and a chef for twice as long as that. Chef Abbie & Dr. Pam talk about anatomy, where you can find vitamin D in foods and exercise for healthy bones. Tune in on the first Thursda...
May 05, 2022
