Fearless Fabulous You

Board Certified Family Physician Dr. Catherine (Cate) Shanahan is the Director of the Los Angeles Lakers PRO Nutrition Program and Author of "Deep Nutrition: Why Your Genes Need Traditional Food." She discusses the Four Pillars of the "Human Diet" for optimum health and peak performances. Eldercare Specialist Amy Berman, RN, The John A. Hartford Foundation, provides tips to help you care for your...

If you want your relationship to stay strong with less stress, learn to talk money with your honey. Money Management Expert Elizabeth Deziel (Twin Cities Private Client Reserve of U.S. Bank) offers tips on how to discuss and manage finances with your spouse or partner. One in 10 women has endometriosis, a painful condition that is manageable but not curable. Ob/GYN Dr. Jeannie Kim (Columbia Doctor...

The average American home has 300,000 items, many of which end up collecting dust in a spare room or garage. Author Eve Schaub documents her 12 month effort with her family to clean out her home and its stuffed to the rafters "Hell Room" in her book, "Year of No Clutter." Eve discusses the emotional reasons why people collect things and hesitate to toss or donate them when no longer used or needed...

Retiring to the country cracked open a new future for Betsy Babcock, co-founder with husband, Bryan, of Handsome Brook Farm, a leading purveyor of pasture raised eggs. They started with five chickens. Today Handsome Brook Farm produces 58 million eggs a year sold nationwide. Betsy explains different terms on egg cartons (pasture raised, cage free, free range, organic) and what you should know when...

30% of women under age 35 will get fibroids (benign tumors in the uterus). 20 to 80 percent of women will have them by age 50. African-American women have the highest risk. Interventional radiologist Dr. Suzanne Slonim discusses non-surgical ways to treat. Her patient, Dallas radio personality Lynne Haze, shares her personal experience with fibroids. A mother of 3 sons, 2 with special needs, whisk...

Eating disorders, self-mutilation and addiction are just a few examples of self-destructive habits, often born from an earlier traumatic experience. Clinical social worker and psychotherapist, Lisa Ferentz, discusses steps to overcome. Cardiovascular disease can be preventable with healthy lifestyle choices. Cardiologist Dr. Nieca Goldberg, Director at Joan H Tisch NYU Langone Center for Women's H...

After living on a steady diet of overwork and stress and being diagnosed with endometriosis, Heather Carlucci, a renowned chef & pastry chef, embraced healthy eating. She says it starts with a healthy gut and explains how ayurveda, which she teaches, can help keep your system in balance. Many Americans say they are feeling more anxious. Dr. Svetlana Kogan practices integrative and holistic medicin...

Author Donna Palm, "Dream Bigger Live Better," juggled multiple jobs as a single mom to create the life she wanted. She says you need to create a blueprint for where you want to go, learn to navigate roadblocks and never give up. OB/GYN Dr. Lisa Masterson, a co-host on TV's "The Doctors," explains why taking folic acid is essential to women's health and especially for prenatal care to reduce risk...

One in 4 Americans live with chronic pain. Many rely on prescription pain medication, aka opioids. And 2.1 million Americans suffer from substance use from prescription opioid pain relievers. Dr. Michelle Lofwall, Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Kentucky Center on Drug and Alcohol Research, discusses this sensitive topic. Chicago Mom and food activist Julie Kelley is a staun...

One pot meals can be hearty, tasty and healthy! Miami Herald Food Columnist and Diabetes Cooking Expert Linda Gassenheimer shares tips to lower fat, reduce sodium and sugar and boost flavor from her book, "Delicious One Pot Meals." Many cases of cervical cancer are preventable says Gynecologist/Oncology Expert Dr. Ana Tergas (Columbia University Medical Center). She explains how to reduce your ris...

Cozy Freeman has made it her mission to help kids enjoy getting their hair cut and help parents care for their children's hair. Founder of Cozy's Cuts for Kids salons and So Cozy hair care products for children, Cozy discusses how she launched her business idea. Milly Diericx, author, "Befriending the Wolf," nearly lost her life to the autoimmune disease Lupus that savaged her body. She says learn...

Working a technology job that brought her a steady paycheck but no joy, Jennifer Noel Taylor took a leap of faith and followed her heart. She studied massage, became an energy healer and is now CEO of Quantum-Touch, Inc. and author of Love Incorporated. Bullied as a young girl, Gabriella van Rij is a leading voice of the Kindness movement. She says to be kind to one another we must have more empat...

Are you ready for cold and flu season? Dr. Peter Van Zile, Respiratory Specialist for GSK Consumer Healthcare, makers of TheraFlu, explains how to reduce your risk and manage symptoms for both colds and flu. A 2016 Brown University study links regular white wine consumption to melanoma. Dr. Tanya Kormeili, board-certified dermatologist and Clinical Professor of Dermatology at UCLA’s David Geffen S...

Award winning wine educator and journalist, Karen MacNeil, author of bestseller, "The Wine Bible," offers advice on selecting wines for any occasion as well as wine regions to discover. Dr. Carolyn Dean, author of The "Magnesium Miracle," explains why our bodies need magnesium and benefits, best sources through food and why magnesium supplementation may be important to you. This show is broadcast...

Everybody needs carbohydrates for health and energy. But many question which carbs to consume or avoid. Dr. Neal Malik, faculty member at Bastyr University's School of Natural Health, Arts & Sciences, explains complex carbs (the good kind) versus simple carbs (the bad ) and what foods to eat. Varicose veins are not just a cosmetic issue; they can lead to health risks. Vascular Surgeon Dr. Michael...

Holly Hurd, Founder of VentureMom.com, says she helps women make money in their sleep. Holly shares tips to being a successful startup entrepreneur from her book, "Venture Mom: From Idea to Income in Just 12 Weeks." If you have an idea and talent, Holly says you can start a business. Lynda Cheldelin Fell, award winning author of the bestselling "Grief Diaries" book series, discusses coping with lo...

Aviva Goldfarb, Founder of meal planning service, The Six O'Clock Scramble, provides tips for easy meal planning and fostering quality family meal time plus statistics on why family meals matter. One in 4 students are victims of bullying. Doctors Laurie Berdahl and Brian Johnson, authors of "Warning Signs: How to Protect Your Kids from Becoming Victims or Perpetrators of Violence and Aggression,"...

More than 40 million Americans provide unpaid care to their family members and friends each year according to AARP. Terry Fulmer, PhD, President of the John A Hartford Foundation, discusses how changing demographics and greater longevity are creating a critical need to address the needs of both the elderly and their caregivers. Elaine Sanchez, Founder of CaregiverHelp.com and author of "Letters fr...

Vaccines can protect you against illnesses such as flu, shingles, HPV, pneumonia, tetanus and more. Columbia University Adult Nurse Practitioner Jane Chaiyasit discusses how vaccines work, when to consider being vaccinated and types of vaccines you may need at different ages. More than 400 million adults are living with diabetes. Nutrition expert Robyn Webb, MS, discusses "The Perfect Diabetes Com...

Dr. Stacey Radin, Founder of UnleashedNY, a nonprofit that empowers middle school girls to stand up for social justice, and The Brave Summit for women, discusses the importance of standing up against sexism and for yourself. Entrepreneur Sugandh Agrawal left a corporate industrial designer job to create stylish 100% vegan handbags and accessories under her label GUNAS. Her mission is to provide cr...

Medical error is the 3rd leading cause of death in the U.S. Over prescribed medications and hospital related infection are two examples. And many tests and surgeries are not necessary. Sarah Hiner, President/CEO of Bottom Line Inc., discusses why you need to ask questions, get second opinions and be your best health advocate. Scams and fraud cost consumers billions of dollars annually. Diana Hembr...

Stroke is the 5th leading cause of death in America and 3rd leading cause of death for women. Neurologist Dr. Tomoto Kitago, Columbia Univ. Medical Center, explains causes and types of stroke, signs and risks of stroke unique to women, stroke prevention and why fast action is critical to diagnose and treat. Breast cancer survivor Anne Marie Paolucci created nonprofit Chemo Comfort to help improve...

An estimated 155,000 Americans are living with metastatic breast cancer which is manageable but incurable. Dr. Eric Winer, Director of Dana Farber Institute Breast Oncology Center, explains metastatic breast cancer and management. His patient, Duncan Finigan, head of global marketing at OOFOS discusses living with chronic breast cancer. Raynaud's Disease affects 5-10 % of the U.S. population; 90%...

Dr. Katherine Crew, Assistant Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology at New York Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center, works with breast cancer patients and women at high-risk for breast cancer. She discusses her research to improve early detection and offer less invasive treatments. Indie craft artist, Richela Fabian Morgan, author of popular crafting books including "Tape It & Make It...

One in 8 women is diagnosed with breast cancer and close to 40,000 women and men die from the disease each year. Linda Tantawi, Executive Director of Komen Greater New York, discusses how the nonprofit has launched #BoldGoal to reduce breast cancer deaths by 50% in the next decade. Stacy Rapacon, Personal Finance writer for Kiplinger.com, discusses six areas where women pay more than men and what...