Fearless Fabulous You

Michelle Moore’s desire to help mothers and families suffering from adversity led her to establish the nonprofit Mother’s Grace, a professional group of Moms who donate their time and talent to help mothers in need. Mother's Grace provides families with financial assistance for essential living expenses and has awarded grants to over 25 nonprofits run by Moms. Michelle is author of “Mother’s Grace...

Imagine buying a home on a vacation and moving halfway across the country to start a new life. Event planner turned self-taught professional baker, Sarah Gonzalez, moved from southern California to Spring Hill, Tennessee. She opened Spring Hill Bakery and attracted legions of fans. Her cinnamon buns were top sellers! After a health scare from overwork, Sarah closed the retail bakery to focus on he...

November 15 is National Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day. But for most of us, clearing out old and unused food and leftovers needs to be done on a weekly basis to avoid contamination and risk of harmful bacteria. This is important for everyone and essential if you are caring for a loved one with a compromised immune system or who is elderly. Learn how long to refrigerate or freeze your favorite foo...

More than 53 million Americans provide care for adults and children who cannot care for themselves in the form of unpaid health or supportive care for someone they love. Karen Warner Schueler shares her personal experience caring for her late husband who was diagnosed with terminal cancer. Her book, "The Sudden Caregiver: A Roadmap for Resilient Caregiving," is a practical guide and helpful resour...

Changing your diet can improve your health, boost metabolism, help reduce risk of illness and help you maintain your best weight. Nutrition Specialist Liana Werner-Gray author of "Cancer Free with Food" and "The Earth Diet," discusses healthy eating tips to help cancer patients. Danna Demetre, RN and Robyn Thomson, Clinical Weight Loss Practitioner, co-authors of "Eat Live Thrive Diet" discuss the...

Orianne Collins is a jewelry designer, philanthropist and mother of three boys. After suffering a neck injury in a martial arts exhibition and waking up paralyzed from the neck down after a medical error during surgery, Collins spent three years learning to regain her mobility and walk again. She founded the Never Give Up Foundation to help individuals with spinal cord injuries receive the care an...

Clinical Social Worker Lindsey Henke created Pregnancy After Loss Support (PALS) to provide peer-to-peer support for bereaved moms who become pregnant after previously losing a child. Henke shares her own story of losing oldest daughter, Nora, after a healthy full-term pregnancy, and becoming pregnant again. In “Plenty: A Memoir of Food & Family,” author and food writer, Hannah Howard, writes abou...

Undergoing treatment for a major illness like cancer may require you to take time off from your job or request certain accommodations from your employer. Attorney Adam Paskoff, Esq., Paskoff & Tamber LLC, explains different laws and considerations to protect eligible employees, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Paskoff explains that certai...

New York's Finger Lakes (aka #FLX) wine region produces world-class wines, notably Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Cabernet Franc and Pinot Noir. Meaghan Frank, Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery, one of the pioneer producers in the #FLX, discusses the wines and region. Tara Jasper is a breast cancer survivor who wants to raise awareness of risk reduction and genetic testing. Founder of Sipsong Spirits she pro...

A trip to Africa to photograph wildlife changed Barbara Hollweg’s life. The stay-at-home-mom and amateur photographer at the time is now an acclaimed photographer and animal conservationist, helping to save orphaned and abused chimpanzees. Hollweg’s documentary film Pant Hoot (2021) tells the story of "chimpanzee whisperer," Stany Nyandwi, a survivor of the Burundi genocide who has devoted his lif...

Many high-profile athletes and celebrities have opened up about their mental health challenges. Anxiety disorders affect 40 million Americans, according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America. Cristie Ritz-King, PysD, LPC, RYT, a psychologist and licensed professional counselor in New Jersey specializing in trauma and maternal mental health, discusses causes of anxiety, how not be so...

Chef Katie Chin has appeared at the White House, on Food Network and teaches cooking lessons on the digital platform, HUNGRY. She says her late mother, LeeAnn Chin, a rags-to-riches entrepreneur success story who founded the LeeAnn Chin and Asia Grille restaurant chains, inspired her to leave her career as a film executive and take up cooking. Chin is author of "Katie Chin's Global Family Cookbook...

More women are purchasing and consuming wine. That's why many wine marketers tailor their sales message to women. Fearless Fabulous You Host Melanie Young, also a wine and health writer, explains the terms organic, natural, biodynamic and vegan wines and U.S. Dietary Guidelines for healthy consumption. She shares her insights on why promoting wines as "clean and better for you" is purely marketing...

Spring Washam shares how meditation and mindfulness can help you manage and reduce stress and anxiety. Washam is a founding teacher at East Bay Meditation Center in North California and leads workshops & retreats. Lizzie Asher, co-Founder of Macchu Pisco with her sister, Melanie, explains the process of making pisco, the national spirit of Peru. Pisco is a clear white distilled spirit made from wi...

Nzingah Oniwosan is a Haitian-American teaching artist and holistic health consultant who helps black women be proactive about their self-care ( www.365zing ). Oniwosan shares her 19-year healing journey from childhood obesity, a benign pituitary brain tumor at age 11, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and scleroderma, an autoimmune disease. Founder of Sankofa's Child, which uses art to inspire an...

Facing the emotional turmoil of a cancer diagnosis is hard for the patient, caregiver and family. Supportive communities such as The Big Ordeal can help, says Founder Cynthia Hayes, also a cancer survivor. Hayes discusses research findings on how cancer impacts emotions and ways to cope from her book, "The Big Ordeal." Kristi Nelson, Executive Director of a Grateful Living Network, shares insights...

One in 3 women over the age of 50 will be diagnosed with osteoporosis, increasing risk for fractures or broken bones. Dr. Vonda Wright, board-certified orthopedic sports medicine surgeon specializing in shoulder, hip and knee arthroscopy, Northside Hospital Orthopedic Institute in Atlanta, discusses diagnosis, treatment and lifestyle changes to maintain healthy bones and joints. NY-based Fitness T...

Does a positive attitude really get you what you what? Are there "laws of attraction," or is there more? How do your feelings and emotions impact your life and desired goals? Psychologist Melanie Dean Ph. D, author of "The Hidden Power of Emotions," explains the science behind your energy field and how emotions, feelings and intuition can be activated in a way to achieve calm and balance in your l...

There's a world of fabulous champagnes and sparkling wines to taste, including whites, rosés and reds. "Be adventurous with your palate," says Crystal Hinds, owner of Effervescence, a sparkling wine lounge and restaurant in New Orleans which serves more than 200 selections of bubbles by the glass and bottle. Fearless Fabulous You Host Melanie Young and Hinds discuss different sparkling wine styles...

In August 2020, Fearless Fabulous You Host Melanie Young embarked on a long road trip with her husband, David. She shares, "While it has been an amazing adventure, driving long distances has taken a toll on my body, especially my eyes and lower back." In this episode, Optometrist Dr. April Jasper discusses proper eye care. Columbia Doctors Spinal Surgeon Dr. Charla Fischer discusses how to protect...

Michelle Moore’s desire to help mothers and families suffering from adversity led her to establish the nonprofit Mother’s Grace, a professional group of Moms who donate their time and talent to help mothers in need. Mother's Grace provides families with financial assistance for essential living expenses and has awarded grants to over 25 nonprofits run by Moms. Michelle is author of “Mother’s Grace...

Harmony. Purpose. Unity. Each represents a theme in Denise Cox's fine jewelry at Denise Cox Designs. The words also reflect Denise's journey through love, loss, grief, recovery and resilience. Denise survived a near-fatal car collision that required many surgeries to rebuild her face. She served as caregiver to her mother, Micki, and her husband, Spencer Cox, who both lost their lives to cancer. A...

Anne McTiernan MD/PhD, professor and epidemiologist at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, discusses the link between lifestyle and risk for cancer and underscores why exercise, a healthy diet and reducing oxidative stress are key to help reduce your risk. In her memoir, "Cured: A Doctor's Journey from Panic to Peace," Dr. McTiernan chronicles her own experience suffering from anxiety and panic attacks...

In Part 2 of her series on selling your possessions and downsizing to live a #NomadLife on the road, Fearless Fabulous You Host Melanie Young, shares her own experience and explains "road tripping" versus "living on the road." She addresses how pay bills, collect mail, manage insurance coverage, stay connected with family, friends and community, and tax considerations. Living on the road can be a...

Do you dream of selling your home and possessions and living on the road, embracing the #NomadLife? In 2020, Fearless Fabulous You Host Melanie Young did just that. In this episode, she shares handy tips on how to declutter and sell your excess stuff, pack up the rest to store, and live life on the road. Learn how to plan a road trip budget, find savings wherever you go, stay fit, and connect with...