Fearless Fabulous You

Cara Alwill Leyba traded an advertising career to become a Master Life Coach and ultimately a bestselling self-published author starting with her popular book (and blog) The Champagne Diet. Now she's written Girl Code, a savvy guide for women entrepreneurs. Missy Lapine turned a challenge - getting her two kids to eat healthy- into an opportunity. Creator and author of The Sneaky Chef book series...

Dr. Fiona McCullough, ND, author of 8 Steps To Reverse Your PCOS, explains Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, an endocrine disorder that can cause infertility and increase risk for diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure and endometrial cancer. Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2003 that metastasized in 2006, Linda Carey and husband Bob, a photographer, created The Tutu Project to raise funds for famil...

Sexual health is important to your everyday health as a woman. Psychiatrist and Sex Therapist Dr. Madeleine Castellanos www. TheSexMD.com discusses how to retrain your brain to have more enjoyable sex and why self pleasuring can boost your libido. Ob/GYN Dr. Mary Jane Minkin, Associate Professor, Yale School of Medicine, addresses how to prepare your body for each phase of your life, from childbea...

Breast Surgeon Dr. Shubhada Dhage (NYU Medical Center) discusses breast cancer among young women and minorities and why health literacy matters. Nearly 50% of her patients are under 50 years old, and 80% are from non-English speaking countries. Most lack the education to understand their illness. Lisa Schlager, VP of Community Affairs for FORCE (Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered), discusses here...

Wendy Strager was a happily married mom of 4. But she had a problem: Sex had become painful. Rather than suffer in silence or abstain, Wendy decided to create her own "love oils" from herbs in her garden. Today, her company, Good Clean Love, produces chemical free intimacy products. TV Personality and Host Debbie Mantenopoulos has interviewed everyone from red carpet stars to business leaders. Co...

Amy Newmark is Publisher, Editor-in-Chief and Coauthor of "Chicken Soup for the Soul," the bestselling inspirational book series. She discusses why gratitude is a foundation for happiness and how simplifying your life can bring you more abundance and joy. Since acquiring the Chicken Soup for the Soul brand in 2008, Amy has published more than 100 new books, added podcasts, movies and pet food, and...

The American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) estimates 340,000 causes of cancer in the USA could be prevented each year by eating healthier, moving more and maintaining a healthy body weight. Alice Bender, MS/RDN, AICR Assoc. Director for Nutrition Programs, discusses foods that can help reduce your cancer risk and AICR's free Healthy Plate Challenge. A Burmese Tea Salad inspired Elizabeth Ho...

Most adults lose 8% of their muscle mass each decade after 40. This can increase to 15% after 70. Muscle loss and weakness can lead to falls and poor health as we age. Register Dietitian Tiffany DeWitt discusses how to maintain strong muscles through proper nutrition and exercise. Art helped event planner Liz Glover Wilson heal after losing her sister, Esther. In her honor, Liz created the Sunflow...

Longtime vegans Amy Cramer and Lisa McComsey became seagan - eating seafood + plants- for health reasons. Fish has the highest source of omega 3 fatty acids which are essential to your health. In "Seagan Eating" they explain how to select and cook fish and balance with vegan dishes. In "The Little Book of Healthy Beauty" Naturopathic Doctor Pina LoGiudice outlines 6 key steps to maintain your glow...

An estimated two-thirds of all blindness and visual impairment occurs in women, who have a greater risk than men for serious eye diseases. Visionsource.com Optometrist Dr. April Jasper discusses common eye conditions among women, how to reduce your risk and proper eye care. Your spine is what holds you up, but many abuse it through improper sitting, strenuous exercise and heavy lifting. Columbia D...

Stephanie Synclair left her corporate job to spend more time with her son. She supported herself selling a natural hair and skincare line that took off when she began promoting her products on YouTube. Today she's a bestselling author who coaches people on how to grow their businesses. 50% of adults age 30 and older have periodontal (gum) disease. It is preventable. Dr. Wayne Aldredge, president,...

One in 6 seniors (9 million Americans) live with food insecurity (lack of food). Beth Burrough, partner in meal delivery service, Mom's Meals, discusses signs your elderly loved one may be malnourished and what you can do about it. Nourishment is more than healthy eating. In the book, Psychological Nutrition, authors and Ph. Ds Dr. Shoba Sreenivasan and Dr. Linda Weinberger discuss how negative em...

Stupid Dumb Breast Cancer is Ann Marie Giannino-Otis’ fearless, frank initiative to promote awareness, early detection, and advocacy, with a special focus on how the disease impacts younger people. The energetic Mom of 4 and breast cancer thriver also serves as Community Manager for Wisdo, an online community that provides step-by-step guidance to help people deal with life changes, such as becomi...

Astrologer Rebecca Gordon (horoscope columnist for Harper's Bazaar) and Holistic Health Specialist Dr. Stephanie Marango, MS, RYT, discuss how different astrological signs are associated with specific regions of the body in their book "Your Body and the Stars." Atlanta Gastroenterologist Dr. Cynthia Rudert discusses colon health, why colon screening matters and options to a traditional colonoscopy...

Two women who endure and thrive despite facing health challenges. Diagnosed with a rare and aggressive cancer, Heidi Bright endured 24 months of treatments and a dire prognosis. Now in radical remission she's written "Thriver Soup" with more than 250 practical tips for healing. World class ultra marathoner Diane Van Deren endured years of epileptic seizures before undergoing a temporal lobectomy....

It is estimated that nearly half of cancer patients who received chemotherapy develop long lasting changes in memory function. Dr. Robert Ferguson, University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute, discusses his research with breast cancer survivors and the cognitive therapy he has developed to improve memory function. The average survival rate for a person diagnosed with pancreatic cancer is 5 years. 10...

A cancer diagnosis. Death. Divorce. Abuse. The loss of a job or a home. Everyone will face at least one traumatic experience in their lives. Host Melanie Young and Michaela Haas, PhD., discuss the process of post-traumatic growth as part of the recovery process. In "Bouncing Forward: Transforming Bad Breaks into Breakthroughs," Dr Haas interviews survivors of trauma who share the "Why" (their purp...

Retirement can be a new beginning for you. Unlock your creativity and pursue new interests at any age. Bestselling Author and Artist Julia Cameron shows you how in her book "It's Never Too Late To Begin Again." Dr. Nieca Goldberg, Director of Women's Health, NYU Langone Medical Center, discusses cardiovascular health including causes and signs of stroke, heart attack, hypertension and other condit...

Mother of 3, Sophia Gushee became concerned about the influences of toxins in your home and spent 8 years researching her book. "A to Z of D-Toxing: The Ultimate Guide to Reducing Our Toxic Exposures," and finding better solutions. She's living life to the fullest with Stage IV breast cancer and helps inspire others facing a terminal illness. Amy Berman, senior program officer at The John A. Hartf...

Connecting with people is important both socially and professionally. Making a first impression is key. Jan Mercer Dahms, Founder of the women's professional community, 6-Figures, discusses how to network effectively both online and at events. One of the first things people notice when they meet someone is their smile. NYC Smile Spa Board Certified Cosmetic Dentist Dr. Joshua Perlman discusses wha...

In her delightful food memoir, "My Fat Dad," New York Times Wellness Blogger Dawn Lerman writes about growing up with an obese father who was a serial dieter, a mother disinterested in food and a grandmother who taught her to appreciate clean cooking. Naturopathic Doctor Millie Lytle explains how your hormones affect your health throughout your life and the importance of reducing stress, improving...

80% of the 10 million Americans with osteoporosis are women. 1 in 2 women and 1 in 4 men over 50 will break a bone due to osteoporosis. Columbia University's Dr. David Dempster discusses causes and risk reduction for osteoporosis, including diet, exercise and bone density tests. A relationship breakup is always hard and especially when it's due to a partner's infidelity. Relationship Expert Marisa...

A greener life is a healthy life. Holland's Frederique van der Wal is an internationally acclaimed model who now applies her sense of style to her floral business, www. FrederiquesChoice.com . Frederique discusses why having fresh flowers in your home can elevate your spirit and enliven your surroundings. Do you know the 15 power greens? Food writer Dana Jacobi, discusses the many health benefits...

Dr. Alison Kay is a subtle energies practitioner and natural healer who takes a holistic approach to helping others thrive in mind, body and spirit. She explains the role of your 7 chakras in your energy flow. Alison is author of "What If There's Nothing Wrong?" Two time Olympic coach and athletic trainer Gale Bernhardt, is co-author of "Become a Fat Burning Machine." She explains how adjusting yo...

Heather Marianna's Beauty Kitchen natural product line and YouTube series which features simple, do-it-yourself beauty recipes made with common kitchen ingredients has developed a cult following of fans, including celebrities. Erin Schrode is a citizen activist and community organizer for environmental action, social justice and public health. She's founder of TeensTurningGreen.org to mobilize stu...