The Seam Podcast

This conversation was recorded live as part of The SEAM Salons, an intimate series of in-person gatherings created by the Lynne Cohen Foundation to bring curated groups of women into candid, expert-led conversations about preventive health, cancer risk, medicine, advocacy, and the questions we are often left to navigate alone. In this salon conversation, Amy Cohen Epstein sits down with Dr. Lynda...

When your body starts to feel unfamiliar — your sleep changes, anxiety appears out of nowhere, migraines intensify, weight shifts, hormones fluctuate — it can be hard to know where to begin. In this episode of The SEAM Podcast, Amy Cohen Epstein sits down with Carley Cassity, NP, for a smart, candid conversation about preventive medicine, perimenopause, and why so many women are looking for a diff...

What does it really mean to have dense breasts—and how does breast density affect what a mammogram can see? In this episode of The SEAM Podcast, Amy Cohen Epstein sits down with Dr. Hannah Milch, a breast-specialized radiologist at UCLA, for a clear, candid conversation about breast cancer screening, mammograms, ultrasounds, MRIs, and the evolving role of artificial intelligence in early detection...

This Mother’s Day, Lynne Cohen Foundation founder Amy Cohen Epstein reflects on the mothers we love, the mothers we miss, and the women whose futures we still have the power to protect. Make a Mother’s Day gift in honor of a mother, daughter, sister, friend, or woman you love: https://impact.lynnecohenfoundation.org/campaign/799365/donate The Lynne Cohen Foundation was built from Amy’s mother Lynn...

What does prevention really look like when cancer risk is part of your life? In this episode of The SEAM Podcast, Amy Cohen Epstein sits down with Dr. Mona Guo, gynecologic oncologist at USC Keck and part of the Lynne Cohen Foundation Preventive Care Clinic, for a conversation on risk-reducing surgery, ovarian cancer treatment, and the deeply personal decisions women face in navigating care. Drawi...

In this episode of The SEAM Podcast, Amy Cohen Epstein sits down with Annie Taube, Head of Marketing at LoveShackFancy, for an in-depth conversation about breast cancer, motherhood, ambition, and the reality of holding a full life together. A breast cancer survivor and mother of teenagers, Annie reflects on her career in a demanding industry, the example set by her mother, and the emotional weight...

In this thoughtful follow-up conversation, Amy Cohen Epstein speaks with Seed co-founder and co-CEO Ara Katz about the science of gut health, the invisible systems that shape how we feel, and the daily choices that influence far more than we realize. For more, follow The Seam on Instagram , watch full episodes on Youtube , or visit the Lynne Cohen Foundation website . Produced by Peoples Media Hos...

Perimenopause can feel like a slow unraveling. You’re waking up at 3 a.m. Your anxiety feels new. Your periods are changing. Your skin, your sleep, your stress tolerance — all different. And yet, you’re told your labs are “normal.” In this episode of The SEAM Podcast, Amy Cohen Epstein sits down with naturopathic physician Dr. Gusty Swift to talk honestly about midlife hormone shifts and...

In this deeply personal conversation, Natasha Gregson Wagner returns to The SEAM Podcast to reflect on grief, legacy, and the quiet ways love is passed from mother to daughter. Speaking with Amy Cohen Epstein, Natasha shares how losing her mother, legendary actress Natalie Wood, shaped her identity, her motherhood, and her understanding of safety, love, and remembrance. This conversation moves thr...

Dana Grinnell, founder of Free Living Co. in Park City, joins us for a practical, zero-shame conversation about what “clean living” actually means, and how to make it doable in real life. Drawing on her nearly two decades working in medical devices and her lived experience navigating product choices for herself and her family, Dana explains why everyday household and personal-care products matter,...

January often arrives with a familiar mix of motivation and pressure: new goals, new systems, and yet another promise to “do better.” In this episode of the SEAM Podcast, host Amy Cohen Epstein sits down with Kerri O’Hara, founder of The Curated Day Planner, to examine why traditional approaches to planning and New Year’s resolutions so often fail women and what actually works instead. Designed wi...

Justine Reichman is founder and CEO of NextGen Purpose and host of the Essential Ingredients podcast. She joins Amy Cohen Epstein to explore how a mission-driven framework around food, wellness and women’s health becomes a key part of cancer prevention and survivorship. From longevity to regenerative food systems to purpose after trauma—the conversation bridges prevention, healing and thriving in...

Recorded live at the Lynne Cohen Foundation’s 2025 Sun Valley gathering, this special episode brings together three leading voices reshaping the future of women’s preventive health: Dr. Roohi Jeelani, double board-certified Reproductive Endocrinologist and Fertility Specialist; Annbeth Eschbach, founder of Reset One and a pioneer in women’s wellness; and LCF Founder Amy Cohen Epstein. For more, fo...

When you’ve heard the words “you have cancer,” it’s almost impossible not to compare yourself to the person you were before diagnosis. For integrative cancer coach and breast cancer survivor Isabel Galiano, that comparison became a quiet form of self-punishment—until she learned to measure her life from a different starting line. In this conversation, Isabel traces her story from caring for her mo...

Health-industry veteran and longevity visionary Annbeth Eschbach (CEO & Co-founder of ResetOne) has built her career bridging spa, fertility, fitness and wellness. In this episode, she joins Amy Cohen Epstein to talk about what “well after” really means for women who’ve faced cancer — not just surviving, but designing a life of longevity, resilience and thriving. They’ll explore how the wellne...

For many survivors, the hardest part of cancer begins when treatment ends. Shay Moraga knows that feeling intimately—and she turned it into a mission. As founder of  Shay’s Warriors: Life After Cancer , Shay created a space for women to find support, wellness, and belonging in the often-overlooked phase of survivorship. In this episode, she and Amy Cohen Epstein explore the emotional aftermat...

This week on The SEAM Podcast, Amy Cohen Epstein, founder of the Lynne Cohen Foundation, sits down with Stephanie Matsuba — artist, actress, and powerhouse instructor from BURN Los Angeles, who led this year’s Kickin’ Cancer warm-up — for an intimate conversation about mental health, fitness, and the power of routine. Stephanie opens up about living with bipolar II disorder, her early experiences...

When Nikki Boyer’s best friend Molly was diagnosed with stage IV breast cancer, their friendship became the story the world would come to know as Dying for Sex. In this Breast Cancer Awareness Month special, Nikki opens up about soulmates, grief, and the lessons Molly left behind. In this episode of the SEAM Podcast, Nikki reflects on caregiving, legacy, and how honest conversations about women’s...

Marla Tellez returns for her 10th year as host of Kickin’ Cancer — and this time, as a new mom. In this special installment of our mini-series, she sits down with Amy Cohen Epstein to reflect on a decade of championing women’s health, the power of community, and the deeply personal reasons this cause continues to matter to her. Kickin’ Cancer raises awareness and funds for the Lynne Cohen Foundati...

Double board-certified reproductive endocrinologist Dr. Roohi Jeelani joins the SEAM Podcast to talk about the critical intersections of fertility, genetics, and cancer risk, and why proactive reproductive care is a form of self-advocacy. In this conversation with host Amy Cohen Epstein, Dr. Jeelani breaks down what every woman should know about egg preservation, family planning, and navigating fe...

After surviving breast cancer, Gina Lamanna wanted to do more than just move on — she wanted to change the conversation for the next generation. Today, Gina uses her 25+ years as a stylist and her survivor’s wisdom to redefine what thriving after cancer looks like. The Fondle Project empowers women to know their bodies, advocate for their health, and celebrate every scar, every change, and every c...

In this special mini-series episode of  The SEAM Podcast , holistic nutritionist and author  Elissa Goodman  joins Amy Cohen Epstein for a deeply personal conversation about healing after loss, redefining wellness, and navigating motherhood, grief, and purpose. Together, she and Amy explore the impact of unspoken pain, overwhelm, and what it means to take back ownership of your...

Join us for an incredibly candid and inspiring conversation with author Gila Pfeffer as she navigates her cancer journey with remarkable humor and resilience. In this podcast episode, Gila shares the raw realities and unexpected laughs from her acclaimed memoir, "Nearly Departed: Adventures in Loss, Cancer and Other Inconveniences". Discover how she defied odds, found strength, and used wit to fac...

In part two of our candid conversation with Marla Tellez, we move past the initial whirlwind of becoming a new mom and dive into the evolving journey. Marla shares more about navigating the ongoing shifts in identity, relationships, and daily life as motherhood progresses. Tune in for relatable insights and strategies for embracing your new normal. For more, follow The Seam on Instagram , watch fu...

In this episode, we speak with Maria Marlow about the importance of **gut health** and its impact on **skincare**. They honestly discuss acne and share personal stories, emphasizing why it’s a common topic in their families. For more, follow The Seam on Instagram , watch full episodes on Youtube , or visit the Lynne Cohen Foundation website . Produced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...