Fearless Fabulous You

Helping your family cope during times of extreme stress and uncertainty takes patience and sensitivity. Younger children may respond and present their emotions differently from teens. You need to listen and convey empathy and calm to attend to everyone's needs while taking of yourself. Clinical Psychologist Dr. Colleen Cullen, Columbia Doctors, explains ways to create space for each other, express...

While some stress is normal in everyday life, chronic anxiety can be harmful to your overall well-being. Sherianna Boyle, MED, CAGS, author of "Emotional Detox for Anxiety," explains the different levels of anxiety and takes you through her C.L.E.A.N.S.E. Method to purge worry, pain and harmful thoughts from your system to clear a path for healing and calm.

Childhood obesity is at an all-time high and can lead to long-term health issues. Two mothers concerned about the lack of nutrition education and access to healthy food options in schools became activists for change. Food writer, Andrea Strong, created the NYC Healthy School Food Alliance to facilitate wellness programs, edible gardens and healthier lunches in public schools. Lynn Fredericks' Fami...

A hospital stay should not be scary for kids. Michele Hall-Duncan, CEO/President for enCourage Kids Foundation, works to provide programs for 286+ pediatric hospitals nationwide to make the experience less intimidating for children and their families. Acclaimed culinary journalist and historian, Toni Tipton-Martin, is author of "Jubilee: Recipes from Two Centuries of African-American Cooking." Tip...

32 million Americans live with potentially life threatening food allergies. Lisa Gable, CEO of Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE), shares the nonprofit's programs and resources to help improve the lives of individuals living with food allergies through research, education and advocacy. Elite Travel Founder and NBC Daytime Resident Travel Expert Tammy Levent discusses how she rebounded from p...

Two examples of how conversation and cooking connect and create a movement. Anne Devereux-Mills started her Parlay House salon series to meet other women after pivotal changes in her life forced her to reset. Today Parlay House is a supportive global community of over 5000 women. Food writers Kathy Gunst and Katherine Alford channeled their frustrations over current politics and women's rights int...

Light therapy can improve your sleep, boost, energy, reduce anxiety and offer other benefits. Amber Leong created her line of light therapy lamps after experiencing seasonal affective disorder. She successfully pitched her company, Circadian Optics, on ABC's Shark Tank. Nurse Practitioner Maggie Berghoff shares her road back to health after suffering from chronic inflammation and a mini stroke (TI...

Moved by a film on human trafficking, recording artist Sarah Symons vowed to take action, first as volunteer and then founding Her Future Coalition, a nonprofit that has helped more than 3,000 at-risk women and young girls in India, Nepal and SE Asia who are victims of exploitation, trafficking and sexual slavery. Her Future Coalition Programs offer education, advocacy, support shelters and servic...

Born and raised on the Caribbean island of St. Vincent, Cynthia Barnett emigrated to the U.S. to pursue her higher education. She earned her Masters Degree and a PhD and became an educator. Rather than deciding to retire, Dr. Barnett chose to "refire: - use the wisdom you gain and experience you have to forge a new path. She created a popular STEM education program for young girls. Her book is "I'...

What is the function of the thyroid and what are symptoms of thyroid disorders, both hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism. Columbia University Medical Center Endocrinologist Dr. Salila Kurra explains the thyroid's function and difference conditions that women may experience. Fearless Fabulous You Radio Show is broadcast live at Wednesday's at 12PM ET on W4WN Radio – The Women 4 Women Network ( www.w...

Do you know the difference between cluttering and hoarding? Tip: the latter can be hazardous to one's health and safety. Social Worker Elaine Birchall, co-author, "Conquer the Clutter," explains signs of hoarding, causes and how to gently address the matter with a loved one who exhibit signs. Cervical cancer is preventable and treatable if diagnosed at an early stage. Columbia Doctors Ob/GYN Dr. J...

After experiencing the death of her father and subsequent child abuse when she was 5, Becca Stevens made it her mission to help women who are victims of human trafficking and sex abuse. In 1997, she founded the nonprofit Thistle Farms to provide a safe haven for women who otherwise may have nowhere else to turn. Based in Nashville, Thistle Farms provides housing, medical and mental health appointm...

Having a baby can change your life. Planning to have a baby starts with making healthy changes to prepare your body. You'll be eating and drinking for two for nine months and longer if breastfeeding. Registered Dietitians Diana Licalzi and Hillary Wright share expert nutrition for expectant moms. Licalzi is co author of "Drinking For Two: Nutritious Mocktails for the Mom-to-Be." Wright is Director...

Melanie says "Let's banish the term 'anti-aging' and view longevity as the gift of having more time life to enjoy more in the world and share more of your talents." Certified Geronotologist Lysa J. Rohan explains the science of growing older and the impact of hormone fluctuations on your mind and body. Rohan and Melanie discuss tips to boost mental and physical energy through diet, exercise, medit...

Alzheimer’s disease affects more than five million people in the U.S, and close to 16 million adults are family caregivers to someone who has Alzheimer’s or dementia, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. Miriam Green, author of “The Lost Kitchen: Reflections and Recipes from an Alzheimer’s Caregiver,” shares tips for caregivers. Green's book and companion blog provide insights on caring for a...

Marketing and publishing professionals will tell you creating a platform is important to build your brand, especially when you trying to sell yourself, your service, book or product. But how do you start? Fearless Fabulous You Host Melanie Young shares tips based on her own experience building a brand, selling her book and learning to reinvent her career in midlife. Some tips: #1 Be resilient and...

Watching shows on food, wine and travel can be a delicious experience. The hit YouTube channel series, "Pasta Grannies," created by Vicky Bennison, captures Italian grandmothers making traditional homemade pasta dishes. The Pasta Grannies companion cookbook shares their stories and recipes. Leslie Sbrocco, host of KQED-TV's (PBS) award-winning "Check Please" and frequent guest wine expert on NBC T...

Chef Ahki Taylor discusses the benefits of a plant-based diet and tips for getting started. Chef Ahki was inspired by her native-American upbringing to embrace whole foods and became a plant-based chef. Her celebrity clients have included Lenny Kravitz, Wendy Williams, Selma Hayek and Bradley Cooper. She is author of "Electric: A Modern Guide to Non-Hybrid & Wild Foods," The Fibroid Elimination Re...

Caring for a loved one diagnosed with cancer can be difficult, says cancer survivor, Cynthia Hayes, who created The Big Ordeal ( www.thebigordeal.com ) to provide a supportive community and helpful resources for both patients and caregivers. Animal neglect and hoarding are more widespread than you realize, says Kathy Stevens, founder of Catskill Animal Sanctuary in the Hudson Valley (NY), which re...

Certain health conditions could impact your ability to conceive a child, including treatment for cancer and endometriosis. Kofinas Fertility Group board-certified reproductive endocrinology and fertility specialists, Dr. Jason Kofinas, Dr. Alexis Masbou and Dr. Chantae Sullivan-Pyke discuss these conditions and your fertility treatment options. www.kofinasfertility.com This show is broadcast live...

Millions of people worldwide are affected by autoimmune disease which number and vary in the dozens. Dr. Cynthia Li was diagnosed with post-partum thyroiditis and chronic fatigue syndrome that left her so weak, dizzy and hypersensitive to light and sound that it was difficult to leave her home. Dr. Li documents her struggles and managing her disease in "Brave New Medicine: A Doctor's Unconventiona...

When the recession upended her world, news producer, Stephanie Krikorian, had to reinvent herself. She started ghostwriting self-help books for celebrity experts and began a journey into the world of self-improvement, visiting healers, coaches, acupuncturists, clairvoyants, feng shui experts and more. She shares her experiences and revelation that she really did not need fixing in her humorous boo...

Everyone needs a body confidence boost at some point. While diet, exercise, sleep and stress management are key, sometimes you need a little more help. Board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Kenneth Rothaus, discusses minimally invasive techniques to maintain skin, hands and body as you age and also discusses health concerns around textured breast implants. Certified body-mind practitioner and nutri...

In her memoir, "My Wild and Precious Life," Susanne Rheault shares her inspiring story of working in rural Africa running AIDS prevention programs and helping to transform a two room orphanage in Tanzania into a home, school and organic farm for 350 children called Precious Project. After experiencing side effects from cancer treatment that affected her skin and brows, chiropractic medicine and we...

Two-ingredient ice cream, microwave cake in a mug and non-bake caramel and peanut chocolate tart are a few easy and creative recipes by Gemma Stafford, in her cookbook, "Bigger Bolder Baking: A Fearless Approach to Baking Anytime, Anywhere." Stafford grew up in Ireland and trained at renowned Ballymaloe Cookery School before moving to the U.S. to work as a chef. She hosts the hit YouTube show "Big...