Fearless Fabulous You

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...

After experiencing a near-death experience Gail Sagel, left a career in finance to paint- in this case faces. She launched FACES Beautiful,® a retail salon in Connecticut which produces a line of paraben- free, cruelty-free cosmetics and the novel Face in a Case beauty clutch. Stormy Simon joined Overstock.com as a temp worker and ended up as the company President, where she oversaw a $2 billion e...

Sex and intimacy can be uncomfortable & sensitive for women living with a chronic illness such as arthritis, cancer or autoimmune disease (among others). But having a fulfilling sex life is vital to your health and well-being. Sexuality Expert Dr. Logan Levkoff explains how to open up the conversation with your partner, whether in a relationship or dating. Dr. Belisa Vranich, Founder of The Breath...

Protecting your skin and eyes from sun damage should be a year round priority. Skin Cancer Specialist Dr. Larisa Geskin, Columbia Univ. Medical Center, provides guidelines for selecting and using the right sunscreen, from ingredients to application. Ophthalmologist Dr. Elizabeth Yeu, Medical Director, Virginia Surgery Center and Adviser to See America, addresses how to protect your eyes from sun d...

Dr. Tracey Stokes discusses advancements in reconstructive surgery after mastectomy. Two time breast cancer survivor Darice Lang shares her choice to reconstruct with implants using the new AeroForm tissue expander as a patient at Dr. Stokes' Broward Health Imperial Point clinic in Ft. Lauderdale. Filmmaker Joey Ally's "Joy Joy Nails" was an official selection at the 2017 Tribeca Film Festival. Sh...

Protection for your skin and your eyes should be a year round consideration to reduce your risk of permanent damage. Skin Cancer Specialist Dr. Larisa Geskin, Columbia Univ. Medical Center, provides essentials for protecting your skin against damaging ultraviolet rays and explains what ingredients to look for in a suncreen. Optholologist Dr. Elizabeth Yeu, Medical Director, Virginia Surgery Center...

More than 50 million Americans, or 1 in 4 adults, have some form of arthritis. There are more than 100 kinds of athritis which can cause painful and debilitating quality of life. However, there are improvements in treatment and management to help says Dr. Anca Askanase, Director of Rheumatology Clinical Trials and the Lupus Center at Columbia University Medical Center. This show addresses athritis...

According to AARP, 2 in 3 workers between the ages of 45 and 74 have experienced ageism in the workplace. Terry Fulmer, PhD, President of The John A. Hartford Foundation, explains why fighting ageism is important and how older adults can be viable, valuable resources to a company. A mother of six with a long career as both a nonprofit and business consultant, Kelly McNelis created WomenforOne.com,...

Dr. Susan Edelman, author of "Be Your Own Brand of Sexy: A New Sexual Revolution," discusses how to embrace your sensual self with confidence, redefine "rules" for dating and navigate relationships. Dr. Edelman is Adjunct Professor at Stanford University Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. Artist and dancer, Jenna Rose Simon, created the campaign #IAmExpoweredBecause to help women express...

More than 37 million people suffer from migraines and the majority are women. Stephanie Weaver, MPH/CWHC, author of The Migraine Relief Plan, discusses how making changes in your diet can help. Her website, RecipeRenovator.com, remakes recipes with a healthy twist. Lisa Jacobson endured more than 9000 migraines before going into remission. Today she's an advocate to help those coping with migraine...

Leah Guy, author of "The Fearless Path: A Radical Awakening To Emotional Healing and Inner Peace," explains why detachment and letting go may be a detriment to healing. Leah discusses how to reconnect with your heart and mind to find inner peace. Nutrition Journey's Anna Baker learned first-hand managing her own chronic illness how diet can impact your health. Anna discusses her custom concierge a...

Two women who left demanding jobs to pursue their passion. Cassandra Santoro was inspired to change her life to focus on travel after losing her father to cancer. She organizes custom trips to Italy through her company, Travel Italian Style. After learning about inhumane factory farming and the slaughter of baby goats, especially males, Leanne Lauricella, moved to the country and started rescuing...

Maggie Lamond Simone, author of "Body Punishment: OCD, Addiction and Finding the Courage To Heal," shares her personal struggle with OCD and substance abuse and the steps she took to cope and heal. Alexander Technique Movement Specialist Mary Derbyshire, author of "Agility at Any Age," discusses why movement is an essential part of everyday health and shares tips on how to sit, stand, walk and lif...

"Happiness is a health issue," says Registered Dietitian Rebecca Scritchfield who discusses the importance of emotional well-being as well as physical self-care in her book, "Body Kindness- Transform Your Body from the Inside Out and Never Say Diet Again." Inventor-Entrepreneur Lisa Ximenez, aka The Goddess of Gadgets, talks about the process of creating simple products to solve everyday problems...

Registered Dietitian and Food Writer Carolyn O'Neil, author of "Slim Down South," says"the more you know the more you can eat." She discusses the latest nutrition news, from deciphering calorie and nutrition labels on food products and menus to why your next cocktail may come with a calorie count. NextAdvisor.com writer Jocelyn Baird explains top phone and internet scams out to steal your identity...