Fearless Fabulous You

Dealing with anxiety after a medical trauma such as a cancer diagnosis can be hard on the patient and family members alike. Dr. Pamela Davis, Founder of Wellbotics, draws on both her expertise in STEM education and robotics and her personal experience undergoing breast cancer treatment to create programs to help children and adults cope. Did you know some wines are made using animal byproducts? Ce...

Solo travel for women can be fun, safe and a great way to step outside your comfort zone, experience something new and meet interesting people. Carolyn Worthington, publisher of Healthy Aging Magazine, shares travel tips and suggestions. Many women suffer from bloating, but no two bellies are alike, says Registered Dietitian Tamara Duker Freuman, author of The Bloated Belly Whisperer. A specialist...

One in 9 men is diagnosed with prostate cancer, a leading cause of cancer and cancer deaths among men. While prostate cancer is known as a "men's disease," a diagnosis can impact women who may become primary caregivers for their spouses or fathers. Dr. Stacy Loeb, a Urologist with NYU Langone Hospital in NYC, discusses prostate cancer risk reduction, symptoms, testing, diagnosis, treatment and dea...

Chef Debbie Lee had it all: a successful restaurant, cookbook and becoming a finalist on Season 5 of "Food Network Star." She was also very overweight, feeling rundown and battling a food addiction, neglecting her health for years. Lee's wakeup call came in her 40s when she was diagnosed as prediabetic. Lee shares her story and tips to make healthy changes through diet, exercise and lifestyle and...

Metastatic breast cancer occurs when cancerous cells travel to a vital organ which can threaten your life. Though incurable, metastatic ("Stage IV") cancer is treatable and manageable, and you can live a vibrant life. One example is Shirley Mertz. Diagnosed with early stage breast cancer in 1991 and now living with cancer, Mertz is a patient advocate and chair of the Metastatic Breast Cancer Allia...

Why toss those vegetable stems and stalks and fruit pulp and peels? Repurpose them into tasty dishes that are good for you and help reduce food waste. Food52 columnist Lindsay-Jean Hard shares tips in her book, "Cooking with Scraps: Turn Your Peels, Cores, Rinds and Stems into Delicious Meals." Virginia is for wine lovers! Melanie tastes wines with Maya Hood White, Associate Winemaker at Early Mou...

Reconstruction after a mastectomy is an important part of the healing process for many breast cancer patients, and it is a choice women should discuss with both their breast surgeon and a reconstruction specialist. Dr. Joseph Disa, M.D./FACS, at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center explains reconstruction options. Dr. Phillip Salem, MD, President of Salem Oncology in Houston, Texas, explains why...

Carla Tardif, CEO of Family Reach, shares the nonprofit's mission to provide financial aid to families with a loved one facing cancer. Partnering with over 300 top cancer centers nationwide, Family Reach serves more than 40,000 people affected by cancer annually to help with essential day-to-day expenses. Good Housekeeping is a trusted source for its readers who want triple-tested recipes and prod...

Honey is a versatile natural sweetener with many health benefits, from relieving allergies to soothing a hoarse throat to softening skin. Certified Honey Sommelier Carla Marina Marchese discusses types of honey and uses. Entrepreneurs Elyse and Nick Oleksak launched Bantam Bagels in NYC with their mini stuffed bagels. They pitched their concept on ABC-TV's "Shark Tank," partnering with Lori Greine...

Imagine your digestion system is a highway running through your body. Now what happens when traffic is backed up and not moving properly? Maintaining your digestive health is the first step toward managing your overall health says Samantha Nazareth, M.D., a double board-certified gastroenterologist. Dr. Nazareth explains the human digestive system and discuss ways to improve your gut health throug...

Author T.A. Barron founded the Gloria Barron Prize to recognize youths ages 8 to 18 who create programs to help humanity and the environment. Barron Prize Executive Director Barbara Ann Richman explains the program and introduces prize winner Shelby O'Neil who spearheaded #NoStrawNovember and Jr Ocean Guardians. As Executive Director for Citymeals on Wheels, Beth Shapiro oversees a nonprofit that...

While proper use of at-home whitening kits can be beneficial, other forms of DIY dentistry can be harmful with irreversible damage says Dr. Timothy Chase, SmilesNY, who specializes in cosmetic and restorative dentistry. He explains how to maintain your teeth and gums properly. Wendy Diamond, Founder/CEO of Women's Entrepreneurship Day Organization (WEDO) celebrates and supports women-owned busines...

An estimated 48 million people in the U.S.A. each year experience a foodborne illness, an infection or irritation of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract caused by foods or beverages that contain harmful bacteria, parasites, viruses or chemicals. Common symptoms including vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, fever and chills. Charlene Brown's son, Rustin, contracted E coli from bagged lettuce in 2003. S...

Breast cancer survivor, Christine Egan, shares her tips for newly diagnosed women. Diagnosed at age 42, Egan chose an integrative approach to treatment. She underscores doing your homework to decide the best care for your type of breast cancer and bringing someone to act as a second set of ears to meet with doctors. Mary Solomon, ScanVan Director for non-profit Project Renewal, discusses how the p...

While having a flu shot is one good way to reduce your risk of contracting the flu, it's important to get plenty of exercise and rest says Dr. Neal Malik, who leads the Masters of Science in Nutrition program at Bastyr University's California campus. Dr. Malik discusses foods that can help boost immunity such as mushrooms, garlic, honey, hot tea, turmeric and cinnamon, among others. He also explai...

Christine Benjamin, LMSW, Breast Cancer Program Director for nonprofit SHARE, discusses the organization's multilingual programs to help women diagnosed with breast cancer, including webinars, workshops and a national hotline: 844-ASK-SHARE. Immunologist and allergy specialist, Dr. Purvi Parikh, Allergy & Asthma Network, explains the most common food allergies, causes and management, including how...

Being proactive about your breast health is important. This includes conducting monthly breast self-examinations, annual mammograms, knowing family history and risk and engaging in healthy lifestyle habits. Dr. Heather Frimmer, a diagnostic radiologist specializing in breast imaging, explains why mammograms matter, how they work and when women should start having them. Dr. Frimmer also explains th...

Learn the difference between probiotics and enzymes and why they essential to your digestive health. Board-certified Gastroenterologist Dr. Liz Cruz discusses how your digestive system works, what causes imbalance and how enzymes and probiotic supplements can help. After recovering from her own health issues by working with a naturopathic doctor to change her diet, COCORAU Founder Konstanze Zeller...

Jane Brody has written her weekly Personal Health column for The New York Times since 1976, covering a range of topics. She is author of several best-selling books including, "Jane Brody's Good Food Book" and "Jane Brody's Nutrition Brook." In this episode Jane discusses ways to change your lifestyle to improve your health and debunks a few health claims. Jane's message is to eat primarily a Medit...

A daily meditation practice can work wonders for the mind, body and spirit says Kathryn Kruger, who has been a practitioner for 30+ years with Science of Spirituality. She provides tips to start your own meditation practice. Jennifer Nickerson's family-owned Tipperary Boutique Distillery produces small batch Irish Whiskey. She explains the differences in styles of whiskey and how it is made. she i...

August McLaughlin writes about sexuality and healthy living for numerous outlets and is author of the book, "Girl Boner," (also a radio podcast). She discusses why women should embrace their sexuality with honesty, openness and confidence. A former model, August has battled eating disorders and works an as advocate to promote healthy living and positive body image. www.augustmclaughlin.com This sh...

After struggling to rebuild her photography business following a series of misfortunes, single mom Beate Chelette found herself $135,000 in debt and facing foreclosure. But she had vision and business plan ready and was able to secure an SBA loan. Beate ended up selling her company to Bill Gates for millions. Jennifer Adams cleaned houses to earn spending money as a young girl on a tight budget. T...

100 million Americans have some form of acid reflux, including many children. The #1 way to treat and cure acid reflux is through your diet says Dr. Jamie Koufman, author of four books on the subject, including "Dropping Acid: The Reflux Diet Cookbook and Cure." Dr. Koufman is Founder of the Voice Institute of New York. She has conducted extensive research on "silent reflux" which can impact the v...

Women in science, engineering and technology careers still represent less than a third of that workforce. Nearly 53% in the industry leave the field. Engineer Pratima Rao Gluckman interviewed 19 female tech executives for her book, "Nevertheless, She Persisted." Sarah Collins conceived her idea for the Wonderbag during an electrical blackout in her town in South Africa. The portable non-electric h...

Two women who worked in the pharma industry share their stories of empowerment and leadership. Rachel Braun Scherl, Founder of SPARK Solutions for Growth, discusses her book, "Orgasmic Leadership: Profiting from the Coming Surge in Women's Sexual Health and Wellness." Liimu McGill overcame addiction, left a corporate job and re-envisioned her life. Owner of a business consulting business, she crea...