Fearless Fabulous You

Nutrition Specialist Liana Werner-Gray author of "Cancer Free with Food" and "The Earth Diet," discusses cancer nutrition and tips to help cancer patients. She shares her story eating her way back to health. Danna Demetre, RN and Robyn Thomson, Clinical Weight Loss Practitioner, co-authors of "Eat Live Thrive Diet" discuss their approach to helping women over 50 boost their metabolism, lose the fa...

As President and CEO of WOMEN Unlimited, Dr. Rosina Racioppi oversees an organization dedicated to helping cultivate women leaders through education, mentoring and networking. She discusses challenges and opportunities in the workplace for women and what it takes to move higher up the career ladder Tip: It's not just what you know; it's who you know. WOMEN Unlimited offers programs to guide women...

Diagnosed with breast cancer at age 30, Terri Wingham decided to start a new chapter after treatment and after a successful career as a headhunter. Inspired by a trip to Africa and the therapeutic effect of travel, she re-purposed her resources to start A Fresh Chapter (AFC), a non-profit organization that facilitates life-changing volunteer and leadership experiences to empower people impacted by...

The nonprofit American Institute for Cancer Research says one-third of all cancers are preventable through healthy diet and lifestyle. AICR Registered Dietitian Alice Bender discusses best food options to eat and those to avoid or minimize consumption. Tips include 1) maintain a healthy weight, 2) Be physically active, 3) Eat a diet rich in whole grains, fruits, vegetables and legumes, 4 limit con...

Sarah Centrella, life coach and author of "Hustle, Believe Receive" and "#Futureboards," shares her personal story growing up in poverty in Oregon, supporting her children as a single mother of three after losing her home and divorcing her husband. She became a successful tech industry executive and then revamped her career to become a coach and speaker. Centrella explains how creating vision boar...

Myth #1 Eating fat makes you fat. Known as The First Lady of Nutrition, Ann Louise Gittleman, PhD, busts a few diet myths in her book "Radical Metabolism." Auther of numerous bestselling books including "Fat Flush Plan," "Guess What Came To Dinner" and "Before the Change," Dr. Gittleman explains why both omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are important to your health, benefits of bitter foods, certai...

Learn summer nutrition tips, the benefits of eating pineapple, why juicing is overrated, and what exactly IS Type 3 Diabetes (hint: it involves your brain health). Chef and Registered Dietitian Nicolette Pace has a lively discussion with Fearless Fabulous You Host Melanie Young on these topics and more to help you make informed choices about the foods you eat and how to enjoy them. Nicolette Pace...

Learn tips to select and cook cuts of meat like a pro and bake masterful cakes from chef and grilling expert, Elizabeth Karmel, author of Steak and Cake: More than 100 Recipes To Make Any Meal a Smash Hit." Karmel is founder of Girls at the Grill. www.elizabethkarmel.com . Winemaker Katie Madigan, St. Francis Winery, Sonoma, CA, shares tips for pairing wines with grilled foods, from steak to fish,...

Poet and blogger Miriam Green writes a moving account of caring for her mother who has advanced Alzheimer's in her first book, "The Lost Kitchen: Reflections and Recipes from an Alzheimer's Caregiver." In the book and on this show, Green shares an honest look at what caregiving entails: compassion, frustration, poignancy, patience, humor and more. Woven throughout the Lost Kitchen are recipes Gree...

Health Coach Stephanie Weaver, MPH, CWHC helps individuals manage their migraine symptoms through gradual lifestyle and diet adjustments. A migraine sufferer herself, Weaver addresses migraine triggers, smart food switches and how to cope when traveling or at work. Weaver is author of "The Migraine Relief Plan: An 8-Week Transition to Better Eating, Fewer Headaches and Optimal Health." According t...

About 1.5 million people in the United States have rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Nearly three times as many women have the disease as men. Melanie discusses healthy lifestyle changes to make through diet, exercise and other ways to manage arthritis symptoms, as well as what to address with your medical practitioner. Her medical expert guest is Rheumatologist Dr. Anca Askanase, Columbia Doctors. #Fear...

Anuschka Rees is author of "Beyond Beautiful: A Practical Guide to Being Happy, Confident, and You in a Looks-Obsessed World." She discusses how to boost you self-image and forget your (perceived) flaws. www.anuschkarees.com . Eileen Crane is CEO and Founding Winemaker for Domaine Carneros in California, known for its exceptional sparkling wines. She discusses her career in wine and the visitor ex...

With more than 200 days of sunshine, delicious food and wine, ancient history and breathtaking scenery, the southern Rhone in France is a desirable destination. Melanie visits with two women who own beautifully restored estates worth visiting for a stay. Sandrine Ausset is proprietor of Domaine de Clos in Costieres de Nimes near the Camargue. Nicole Rolet is proprietor of Domaine de la Verrière in...

Kara Goldin switched her diet soda habit to drinking water to lose weight, improve her complexion and feel better overall. She added slices of fresh fruit to give the water flavor. This sparked her idea for a line of unsweetened, fruit-flavored bottled waters called Hint®. After witnessing her husband's murder and facing serious health issues of her own, Laurada Byers struggled with PTSD. Owner of...

Exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays is a major risk factor for all skin cancers. It is important to protect your skin and eyes from sun damage year-round. Skin Cancer Specialist Dr. Larisa Geskin, Columbia Univ. Medical Center, provides guidelines for selecting and applying sunscreen. Ophthalmologist Dr. Elizabeth Yeu, Medical Director, Virginia Surgery Center & Adviser to See America, provides...

Learn risk factors and symptoms for blood clots, including deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE). Vascular Specialist Dr. Danielle Bajakian, Columbia University Medical Center, discusses how to detect and treat clots and why time is of the essence to save a life. She addresses other conditions such as varicose veins that, when not treated, could lead to health complications. Three...

Learn tips to improve your sleep which is essential to your health and well-being, with tips Dr. Thanuja Hamilton, a board certified sleep medicine specialist. Tip #1: It is not only about the quantity of hours your sleep but also the quality of your sleep. Dr. Hamilton says: The bed is really only supposed to be used for two things, and they both begin with “S." That’s right. Sleep and sex. Not s...

The book, "This Is Not the Life I Ordered," arose from the experiences of the coauthors, four accomplished women who gathered weekly for support after each experienced heartbreak and challenges. Coauthor, Deborah Collins Stephens discusses insights and advice to keep your head above water when misfortune drags you down. Dr. Tania Dempsey, Armonk Integrative Medicine (New York), explains causes, sy...

After recovering from a thyroid cancer diagnosis in her 20s, Leah Caplanis sought lower alcohol wines but felt the market lacked what she wanted. Leah created SOCIAL Sparkling Wines, aromatic sake-based wines, all low in calories, carbs, sugar and just 4% alcohol. In her memoir, Spritzing to Success with the Woman Who Brought an Industry to Its Senses," Annette Green documents her career working w...

Patient advocate and Founder of nonprofit, The Pink Fund, Molly MacDonald discusses the role of the financial navigator to help patients facing major illness address and manage the financial impact and where to find help. The Pink Fund provides 90 days of non-medical financial assistance (e.g. covering utility bills) to women diagnosed with breast cancer. The American Journal of Medicine reports 4...

Kofinas Fertility Group board-certified reproductive endocrinology and fertility specialists, Dr. Jason Kofinas, Dr. Alexis Masbou and Dr. Chantae Sullivan-Pyke discuss several conditions that can impact a woman’s reproductive health. These include: endometriosis, a painful medical condition that affects one in 10 women, certain cancer treatments and other causes of infertility. The doctors provid...

Educator and learning disabilities specialist, Anne M. Glass, separates facts from misconceptions about ADHD and addresses emotional side effects for both children and parents and how to be supportive. As Head of the all-girls Purnell School in New Jersey, Glass and her education team create a nurturing environment for students with learning differences to flourish. T Salon Founder Miriam Novalle...

Incorporating more vegetables into your diet is important to your health. Author Ysanne Spevack shares recipes and ideas from her creative book, "Vegetable Cakes: The Most Fun Way to Five a Day." A professional musician, composer and conducted by training, Ysanne (who goes by her nickname Meena) is also an edible gardener and author of 13 cookbooks. Her recipes demonstrated that vegetables can be...

Leading integrative medicine specialist and bestselling author, Dr. Frank Lipman, discusses simple ways to maintain long-term health through his "good medicine mandala." Topics include: reducing sugar and gluten, adding more whole foods to your diet, intermittent fasting, regular exercise, sufficient sleep, meditation and exploring your creative self. Founder of Eleven Eleven Wellness Center in Ne...

While 7 out of 10 Americans recognize heart disease as the #1 killer of both men and women, 62% lack overall knowledge about heart disease, says Dr. Andrea Klemes, Chief Medical Officer for MDVIP, whose Heart Attack IQ Quiz reveals only 31% of women have asked their primary care physician (PCP) for help on how to reduce risk for heart disease. Dr. Klemes discusses misconceptions about heart attack...