Fearless Fabulous You

Heart disease is the #1 cause of death among Americans each year of which one-third are women. Melanie discusses heart health tips and heart disease risk reduction with Cardiovascular Specialist Dr. Sonia Tolani, Columbia University Medical Center. Cooking show host and recipe developer, Carol Ritchie, American Heart Association (AHA) spokesperson, discusses tips to heart healthy cooking from the...

Internationally recognized Chef Maria Loi, shares her 12 pillars for a healthy eating in her book, The Greek Diet, with a focus on fresh, sustainable dishes that are completely satisfying. Think: creamy yogurt, olive oil, fresh seafood, eggs, whole grains, greens, herbs and - yes- wine and coffee. Chef Loi is owner of two highly acclaimed restaurants, Loi Estiatorio in New York City and Kouzina in...

Paulette Fox created nourishing, hydrating flavorful ice chips to feed her dying mother, Sari, who was stricken with ovarian cancer and unable to eat many foods. After Sari's death, Paulette took a soul searching trip to Bali where she dreamed up the idea of LifeIce, a line of nourishing ice cubettes® that are all natural, gluten free and low in sugar. Launched in 2013, LifeIce has found success n...

Diagnosed with breast cancer at age 33 Mailet Lopez found it difficult to find and connect with her peers facing the disease. She used her digital media skills as a partner at Squeaky Media to launch IHadCancer.com, an online community for those facing cancer to connect with others for support. Homeopathy is a natural, integrative approach to traditional medicine. Homeopathic specialist Dr. Lauri...

Terry Frishman, founder of Culinest, is a brand building specialist who helps food entrepreneurs strategically grow their businesses. She shares insights on how to take your recipe from the kitchen counter to store shelves. Vascular specialist, Dr. Danielle Bajakian, Columbia University Medical Center, discusses the causes, conditions and latest treatments for both varicose and spider veins, and w...

After facing near financial ruin while being treated for breast cancer Molly MacDonald created The Pink Fund to provide non-medical financial aid for women battling the disease. Diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes as a teenager, Dr. Karin Hehenberger devoted her life's work to helping people manage the disease. She's author of "Ten Things You Need To Know About Living with Diabetes" and founder of Lyfe...

Claudine Pépin has cooking alongside her famous father Chef Jacques Pépin in three award winning PBS TV cooking shows. Claudine has written "Kids Cook French," an interactive, bilingual cookbook with French-inspired recipes and seasonal menus to teach children the pleasures of cooking and healthy eating. After pulling herself out of debt from her youth, Certified Public Accountant Kemberley Washin...

Healthy grocery shopping tips with Integrative Nutrition Health Coach Maria Marlowe including cost-saving tips, how to read food labels, and best food choices to make to feed your family. Dr. Marjorie Slankard, Professor of Medicine at New York City's Columbia University Medical Center and Practicing Allergist at ColumbiaDoctors Midtown, discusses common seasonal allergies and how to protect yours...

Two medical experts from Columbia University Medical Center join Melanie to discuss travel and skin health. Travel medicine specialist, Dr. Caroline Sullivan, offers tips on how to pack and prepare before you take a trip and how to stay healthy when you are away. One in 5 Americans will be diagnosed with some form of skin cancer. Board certified dermatologist Dr. Lindsey Bordone discusses skin can...

Linda Tantawi, CEO, Komen Greater New York, discusses the importance about being proactive about your breast health starting at an early age to reduce the risk of breast cancer. One in 8 women are diagnosed with breast cancer. Early detection through monthly self-examinations and mammograms starting at age 50 (40 if you have a family history) is key. It's important to understand if you have dense...

Judy Pearson and Karen Shayne found second acts after surviving cancer by creating the Women's Survivor Alliance to help education, empower and connect women cancer survivors. Their year round efforts culminate in June at the National Women's Survivor Convention in Nashville. Dr. Martha Eddy, founder of Moving for Live, discusses how proper alignment, sleep and sitting postures and movement can st...

Mother of 3 sons, triathlete and professional philanthropy advisor, Julie Shafer, discusses how to select and support charities and create giving programs. Today women are more likely to be influencing the giving decisions in their households and writing the checks. Julie notes that philanthropic goal-setting is like creating an investment portfolio. And it's not just about giving money. Being a g...

The average person had 5-6 dreams each night. Do you know what your dreams are telling you? A nightmare may just be a wake up call. Justina Lasley, M.A., Founder of the Institute for Dream Studies, and author of "Wake Up! Use Your Nighttime Dreams to Make Your Daytime Dreams Come True," shares her expertise on how to create a dream journal, interpret symbols, characters and animals and translate y...

Fearless, Fabulous Eating, Drinking and Entertaining with Flair. Chef Ashton Keefe, author of "Lemon & Salt: A Modern Girl's Guide to Culinary Revelry," talks tips for entertaining with ease, tackling weeknight cooking and enjoying great meals on a budget. The Liquid Muse, Natalie Bovis, shares her mixology expertise from stocking a home bar with the right tools and spirits to preparing Edible Gar...

Katharine Lucic and Katie Lucas are founders of OhmK, a Brooklyn, NY-based yoga and wellness brand that gives back to support numerous causes including Edible Schoolyard NY, Exhale to Inhale and Crohn's & Colitis Foundation. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 68 children have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The Mother of a son with ASD, Jeanne Beard is author of "Aut...

Dr. Nada Milosavljevic, Founder and Director of the Integrative Health Program at Mass. General Hospital. is the USA's first MD/Certified Tea Sommelier. We discuss the health benefits of drinking different kinds of tea. Activist and Author Katie Marsh eradicated her chronic pain from rheumatoid arthritis drinking cannabis juice. Her book, Juicing Cannabis for Healing, discusses how raw cannabis ca...

Personality Profile Expert Kerrie Hopkins trained in onomalogy, the study of names. She works with companies around the world to help analyze and read the personality of an individual by their name? Want to boost sales, grow a business or find the ideal mate? A name speaks volumes. New Orleans meetings and event planner Diane Lyons has made a career by turning ideas into opportunities and turning...

Kelly Peterson grew up in Singapore and has first-hand experience with the eating habits evolved in her culture and ancestors. After years struggling with her weight and health issues and seeing her father deal with diabetes, Kelly learned to modify her diet and preparation of the traditional Asian dishes she loves. Her book, "The Asian Low Carb Secret: A Medically Proven System to Help You Eat We...

Jennifer Love found sweet success as co-founder and CEO of NibMor, a natural100% organic chocolate. She's CEO and Business Navigator of The Entrepreneurist, a fast-track business strategy incubator for entrepreneurs and has worked with start ups to Fortune 200 companies. Jennifer is passionate about teaching women to treat their personal health with the same care as their financial and business he...

Rebecca Katz, MS, author of the award winning book, The Cancer Fighting Kitchen, discusses eating the right foods to boost your brain power and mental clarity from her new book, The Healthy Mind Cookbook. As director of the Healing Kitchens Institute at Commonweal in Bolinas, CA, Rebecca is working on programs to educate individuals and communities about the power of food as medicine and nourishme...

Overcoming a breakup can be a real challenge. Re-entering the dating scene is a process. Susan J. Elliott's new book, "Getting Back Out There: Secrets to Successful Dating and Finding Real Love after the Big Breakup," outlines the pains and gains inherent in facing the dating scene again. Susan discusses her “Five Rs”—Readiness, Rejection, Recycling, Rebounding, and Retreating— help you navigate t...

Register dietitian and award winning food and nutrition reporter Carolyn O'Neil discusses the new U.S. Dietary Guidelines. Carolyn is nutrition advisor to BestFoodFacts.org and author of "Slim Down South." Stephanie Erickson is a clinical social worker who has worked with seniors and their families for over 20 years. Sghe discussed how families can become proactive and plan for parents’ aging as a...

Dr. Felicia Clark is a plus size cover model and body acceptance coach who hosts workshops and online courses to help girls and women develop a positive body image. She is author of I Like My Body: A 52-Week Journal To Honor and Appreciate My Body. Jan Mercer Dahms is a Managing Director, Business Development for Plum Alley, a crowd funding technology company which helps raise capital for women-ow...

Stefanie Sacks, MS, CNS, CDN, teaches people how to make healthier food choices. She hosts NPR radio's "Stirring the Pot" and is author of "What the Fork Are You Eating?" which addresses the truth about what's hidden in your food and provides an action plan for your pantry and plate. Food writer Winnie Abramson, ND, creates and photographs seasonally inspired recipes for her blog HealthyGreenKitch...

Lifestyle branding and marketing expert, Jocelyn Greenky, author of "The Big Sister's Guide to the World of Work: The Inside Rules Every Working Girl Must Know," discusses how to put your best face forward with a winning style whether to get a job or get ahead in your career. Clinical Psychologist Dr. Carla Marie Greco addressed ways couples can improve communications and manage expectations to st...