Fearless Fabulous You

More than 12% of the U.S. population will be diagnosed with thyroid disease, and 3 out of 4 people diagnosed with thyroid cancer are women. Endocrinologist Dr. Salila Kurra explains the function of your thyroid, different types of thyroid disease and testing and treatment of thyroid cancer. Gynecological Oncologist Dr. Caryn St. Clair discusses why the HPV vaccine, regular Pap tests and the HPV te...

Madisyn Taylor is Cofounder of DailyOM, an inspirational website and daily email, and author of three inspirational books. She discusses her personal experience dealing with anxiety attacks and chronic fatigue syndrome as a young girl and embracing holistic healing. Her book, "Unmedicated," offers Madisyn's Four Pillars of Natural Wellness: Clear Your Mind, Nurture Your Spirit, Strengthen Your Bod...

Are feeling fatigued, stressed, foggy, bloated, low libido? Regenerative Medicine Specialist Dr. Prudence Hall explains how hormone imbalances can throw your system off kilter, cause inflammation and lead to major illnesses. Founder of The Hall Center in Santa Monica, Dr. Hall explains the hormone composition of a woman's body and the differences between bioidentical hormones, which she advocates...

Filmmaker Maggie Hadleigh-West, whose 1991 documentary "War Zone" addresses sexual harrassment in public, discusses her latest movie, "Sick to Death" (sick2death.com) which addresses her lifelong struggle with thyroid disease which included seeing multiple doctors, misdiagnosis and undertreatment. According to the American Thyroid Association more than 12% of the U.S. population, and 1 in 8 women,...

Three words to live by to stay vibrant and young in spirit: Mindfulness, Passion, and Purpose. World-renowned psychotherapist, Andrea Brant PhD, MFT, author of "Mindful Aging: Embracing Your Life After 50 to Find Fulfillment, Purpose and Joy," explains how you can throw out old stereotypes about getting older, fight nonproductive feelings of irrelevancy, and move forward to thrive at every age. He...

Is anyone truly happy with the way today's health care system works? What can we as empowered consumers do to be better informed- and prepared- to manage our health care, especially when a medical issue arises. Dr. Halee Fischer Wright, author of "Back To Balance; The Art, Science and Business of Medicine," pulls back the curtain on the medical business to reveal how doctors work and how we, as th...

Anti-Inflammatory Health Coach Jenny Carr discusses six inflammation-triggering foods to eliminate and why drinking more water can help. She is author of "Peace of Cake: The Secret to an Anti-Inflammatory Diet." An expert on the microbiome and digestive health, Dr. Mahmoud Ghannoum, founder of BIOHM Health, explains the science behind your digestive track and explains "leaky gut" syndrome, causes...

Holistic Health Coach MaryAnn Jones, Founder of Thrive Naturally and Wear Your Wellness, discusses the importance of hydration for your health and offers tips to create a healthy workplace. When her best friend was unable to conceive a child, Rose Luik offered to serve as an altruistic surrogate, giving birth to twins. But post-pregnancy complications nearly cost Rosie her life at age 27. After re...

It is a common belief that aging is inevitable and universal. Nothing can be further from the truth, says theoretical-biologist Josh Mittledorf, Ph. D, co-author of "Cracking the Aging Code." He shares insights on what you can do to live longer and more vibrantly. Best Selling Author Ava Miles traded a career working to rebuild war zones around the world to writing empowering books under her singl...

A diabetes diagnosis does not have to cramp your active lifestyle. The first female to win CBS-TV's "The Amazing Race," Dr. Natalie Strand is a chronic pain management specialist and Mom living with Type 1 diabetes. Co-Author of "A Woman's Guide to Diabetes," Dr. Strand explains different conditions, risk factors and tips for managing your life with diabetes. Syndicated Food Columnist Linda Gassen...

The degenerative eye disease Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness and affects more than 3 million Americans. Only half know they have it because Glaucoma usually has no symptoms until vision starts to deteriorate. Everyone is at risk for Glaucoma, from infants to seniors, who are most susceptible. Columbia University Medical Center Ophthamologist Dr. Lama Al-Aswad discusses who is at risk, how...

Kathyrn Petralia, cofounder and chief operating officer of Kabbage, discusses new ways women business owners can secure funding to scale and grow and what lenders look for. This English major turned financial services-technology expert has spent 20+ years working with startups and established companies. Kabbage pioneered the first online financial services data and technology platform to provide f...

Dr. Paul Goss, Founder, the Global Cancer Institute, discusses the importance of early detection for treating breast cancer and why some women may not know all the warning signs or seek help in time. He notes that women in underserved communities and countries have a higher risk for advanced diagnosis and mortality and what GCI is doing through patient navigation, education and better access to ca...

Erin Vilardi calls herself as a "Feminist Patriot," and she's on a mission to rally more women to step up and run for public office. Her national non-profit, VoteRunLead, provides online and on location training and resources to provide women tools, skills and guidance to run for every level of civic and public office. Erin discusses what to consider to take the leap to run a campaign and to serve...

Many times physical ailments are the result of emotional trauma. Stress, anxiety, anger & worry are just a few triggers that can result in an aching back, abdominal pain, sore joints, numbness and chest congestion. Dr. Chris Gilbert takes an integrative approach to helping her patients dig deeper into the root of their pain and helps them heal through a process she developed which she shares on th...

Actress Mary McDonough grew up in the public eye as daughter, Erin, on the TV series "The Waltons." She discusses the pressures of body image and body shaming in the entertainment industry and her decision to remove her breast implants due to health concerns. Mary is an author, life coach and activist for safer breast implants. Natural Foods Chef Nalini Mehta teaches ayurvedic cooking. She discuss...

Many factors can cause stress and anxiety. While some major life changes or setbacks may be out of your control, there are ways to face and deal with them in ways to keep your health and sanity intact. New York-based Psychotherapist Dr. Kathyrn Smerling discuss ways to identify and manage stress triggers, how to reduce anxiety through exercise, lifestyle adjustments and establishing a strong suppo...

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. Healt...

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 m...

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...

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...

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 he...

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 t...

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 peo...

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...