Fearless Fabulous You

Six simple lifestyle changes can help reduce your cancer risk and optimize your health and well-being. Dr. Lorenzo Cohen, Phd, director of the Integrative Medicine Program at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, and Allison Jefferies, MEd, a former president of the MD Anderson Cancer Center Faculty and Family Organization, are co-authors of "Anticancer Living: Transform Yo...

Tired of reading about bad news? So was Dr. Lynda Ulrich, a Vermont country dentist, moose rescuer and Mom, who in 2014 created Ever Widening Circles (EWC), www.everwideningcircles.com filled with positive stories and inspiring people. Author of "Happiness is an Option: Thriving (Instead of Surviving) in the Era of the Internet," Ulrich advises using social media responsibly and carefully to reduc...

August 18, 2020 marked the centennial of the passing of the 19th amendment, giving women the right to vote. Tennessee was the 36th state to vote in support of women's suffrage, sealing ratification of this historic legislation. In celebration, Tullahoma native, Kirstin Luna, conceived the public arts project, Walls for Women. The giant murals painted by women artists can be seen in cities and town...

Health insurance can be complex and confusing. If you or a loved one is diagnosed with a major illness, asking the right questions and knowing the terms and codes can help you avoid costly mistakes and keep you informed about your coverage. Host Melanie Young provides a list of questions to ask about your health insurance, offers tips to manage medical costs and suggests valuable resources she vet...

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...

Sexual health is important to your everyday health as a woman. Psychiatrist and Sex Therapist Dr. Madeleine Castellanos www. TheSexMD.com discusses how to retrain your brain to have more enjoyable sex and why self pleasuring can boost your libido. Ob/GYN Dr. Mary Jane Minkin, Associate Professor, Yale School of Medicine, addresses how to prepare your body for each phase of your life, from childbea...

An estimated two-thirds of all blindness and visual impairment occurs in women, who have a greater risk than men for serious eye diseases. Optometrist Dr. April Jasper discusses common eye conditions among women, how to reduce your risk and proper eye care. Your spine is what holds you up, but many abuse it through improper sitting, strenuous exercise and heavy lifting. Columbia Doctors Spinal Sur...

Feeling chest tightness, heartburn, coughing, hoarseness and burpish? You may have acid reflux disease, known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), which affects 100 million Americans. The #1 way to treat and cure acid reflux is through your diet says Dr. Jamie Koufman, author of 4 books on the subject, including "Dropping Acid: The Reflux Diet Cookbook and Cure." Founder of the Voice Institu...

Everyone needs a mentor who allows you to "stand on her shoulders and helps lift you up to thrive," notes Sloane Ketcham, founder of networking community and coaching practice, She Speaks Tribe. Sloane joins Melanie Young from Hawaii to share her personal and professional journey from being a teen mom at 16 to a becoming successful entrepreneur with a mission to help other women define and refine...

Razor sharp focus and reviewing/refining your vision as needed to adapt to the market can help business entrepreneurs succeed long term says Madeline Pratt, founder of Fearless Foundry. Madeline and her team help small and large businesses launch, brand and scale. She underscores building a brand identity and mission that resonates, being a strong people connector when selling and delegating roles...

Smiling can boost your immune system, relief stress and make you feel happier, according to various university studies. That's why a daily smile can be a boost to your overall health. Nikki Boyer, host of The Daily Smile podcast (Wondery Media) shares feel-good stories about inspiring people, The three-time Emmy Award winning actress and TV host shares what makes her smile and how she became one o...

Repairs and renovation are important for maintaining your home, one of your biggest investments. Chip Cardenas, founder of Handywoman Home Repair, discusses simple changes you can make to give your house an upgrade. Chip also shares her inspiring story reinventing her life after a major health setback, a recovery and starting over in Arizona launching a new business. Fearless Fabulous You Radio Sh...

ABC News and Good Morning America correspondent, Adrienne Bankert, shares her professional and personal insights on how a simple act of kindness can have a profound impact and create positive change. The Emmy and Edward R. Murrow award-winning reporter discusses her career, mentorship, staying calm under pressure and embracing kindness daily. She is author of "Your Hidden Superpower: The Kindness...

Grace Eleyae started her ecommerce fashion company with a product that solved a common hair problem experienced by many women: damage from overtreatment. Her satin lined "SLAP" Cap protects the scalp and provides a stylish head covering for those "bad hair days." Sharon Graves transitioned from a career in finance and tech to run BLVD Kitchen, a commercial culinary space for local food artisans in...

Grace Eleyae started her ecommerce fashion company with a product that solved a common hair problem experienced by many women: damage from overtreatment. Her satin lined "SLAP" Cap protects the scalp and provides a stylish head covering for those "bad hair days." Sharon Graves transitioned from a career in finance and tech to run BLVD Kitchen, a commercial culinary space for local food artisans in...

"All Bourbon is whiskey but not all whiskey is Bourbon," says Peggy Noe Stevens; founder of the Bourbon Women Association and author of "Which Fork Should I Use with My Bourbon." Learn what defines Kentucky Bourbon and hear tips for entertaining at home while embracing safe social etiquette. Your skin needs special care when wearing a face mask for protection says Dr. Brooke Bair, Luna Dermatology...

Parenting is a role that doesn't come with an instruction book. Katherine Winter-Sellery, Conscious Parenting Revolution, says growing up in a blended family and tragically losing both her brother and sister, gave her insight into the struggles many families experience. Her master classes and webinars are designed to help parents cultivate self-motivation in their kids and foster more productive c...

After discovering she had a wheat allergy, Chef Melissa Torre closed her cookie company and started making environmentally friendly soaps and balms. Torre's Vellum Street Soap Company in Philadelphia uses food-grade products and sources discarded food scraps from local restaurants to repurpose into soaps. Food Addiction is more than an eating disorder and can cause long-term health issues. Dr. Joa...

In her book, "A Fierce Heart," 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. Co-Founder of Macchu Pisco, Lizzie Asher explains the process of making pisco, the national spirit of Peru. Pisco is a clear white distilled spirit made fr...

In 1997 Heidi Kühn launched the nonprofit Roots of Peace which removes landmines in conflict areas of the world and replants the fields with crops, putting people to work, providing a source of food, education and commerce, and saving lives. Her memoir is "Breaking Ground." Bonny Meyer started Napa Valley's acclaimed Silver Oak Cellars in the 1970s with husband, Justin Meyer. In her book "Perfectl...

Did you know that Rolling Stones band member, Keith Richards, wrote the lyrics to "Satisfaction" from a dream he had? Your dreams can open the gates to extraordinary creativity and a more fulfilling life, according to Justina Lasley, founder/director of the Institute for Dream Studies. Lasley is author of "Wake Up Your Dreams: Transform Your Relationships, Career and Health While You Sleep." Lasle...

For the 50th anniversary of Earth Day 2020, native Texan, Libby Hill, Miss Earth USA, shares her passion for supporting coastal preservation and sustainable eating. Earth-awareness is an inspiration for Dune Jewelry, whose founder, Holly Daniels Christensen, creates experiential designs using ethically sourced particles of sand, stone, shells, petals and more.

Entrepreneur Tiffany Carter had successful careers in television and pharma sales before launching ProjectME with Tiffany Carter to help women start their businesses and attain financial freedom. She shares how to identify your unique selling proposition and present yourself with confidence to land that job, customer or client. Born and raised in Mexico, Chef Barbara Sibley, owner of La Palapa Coc...

Want to start an online business or successful blog and earn additional income? Holly Hurd, founder of Venture Mom, explains how to start an online business, create and monetize a blog, promote what you are doing and find customers. She is author of "Venture Mom: From Idea to Income in Just 12 Weeks." www.venturemom.com

We all want our food to be safe, clean, nourishing and environmentally conscious says Mareya Ibrahim, aka the Fit Foodie. The founder of Grow Green Industries and Eat Cleaner, she shares tips for cleaning and storing fresh fruits and vegetables and preparing healthy dishes with with minimal food waste. Mickey Revenaugh, co-founder of Connections Academy, a global provider of K-12 online learning,...