MagnificentMenopause

Jana Beeman is an Optimal Health Expert, Board Certified Holistic Health & Nutrition Practitioner, is AADP Certified and certified in Hypnosis, Yoga & Restorative Yoga. She’s also a  fitness/dance trainer, EFT, meditation and stress relief trainer and sleep improvement expert. She’s also the owner of Balanced Life Today /www.balancedlifetoday.com, where she invites people suffering from chronic pain or stress to have a conversation with her, to see about helping them find their balance and get their lives back so they can live a full, rich and vibrant life. Jana is on a mission to help people overcome their physical challenges and attain their most optimal health. She offers audio and video training, small group counseling, as well as one-on-one programs to help people move out of suffering and into the life they were meant to experience. She speaks on many telesummits, radio shows and at events around the world about health & wellness as well as business. Jana suffered with chronic migraines for DECADES and no one could help her until she finally was able to help herself, and now she lives migraine-free. We encourage you to sign up for her health newsletter at www.balancedlifetoday.com or follow her Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn!  

Amy Ferris is an author, screen & television writer, a journalist & editor and above all else- a Menopause survivor. You will know her best from her fabulous- and fabulously funny- book: ‘Marrying George Clooney’.  Amy loves writing about all things women. She champions, supports, encourages and  inspires women through her work, and it’s her fervent wish (and prayer) that all women awaken to their greatness: using their lives fully, with passion, compassion, determination, hope, self-fullness, humor, truth, authenticity, power, boldness, kindness and forgiveness. She wants women to forgive themselves for all those old antiquated belief systems that were instilled and engraved in their lives by others who just didn’t know any better- and helping women do this has become her mission. Amy served on the Board of Directors at Peters Valley Art, Education & Craft Center, and on the Advisory Board of The Women’s Media Center. She is Co-chair of Safe Haven, Inc. – which creates domestic peace for women, children, and men. She joins us today for a candid chat about Menopause, her life philosophy and how Midlife can be a time of horrific challenge -and great blessing!  

Gail Sophia Edgell (B.S. in Exercise Science) is a pioneer in the field of women’s health and wellness.  For over 20 years, Gail has implemented numerous health and fitness programs for Fortune 500 companies.    In 2000 she founded Inside Out Wellness Ltd., a personal-training company created specifically to help individuals struggling with medical issues. Today she is President of 360Menopause.com  where she teaches women how to live a vibrant life through education and innovative health options.  Gail is co host of the nationally syndicated radio show ‘Magnificent Menopause & Beyond™’ and has made over 20 live appearances on Women’s Heart Beat Radio.  She continues to gain exposure as an expert in the field of health and wellness and on today's show she shares the many health and beauty benefits of exercise and provides listeners with some important tips for being the best they can be during Midlife- and beyond!   

  Irma Jennings, former Wall Streeter, was diagnosed with osteopenia in 2005. This diagnosis catapulted her into a journey of deep transformation, which led her to her studies at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in NYC, advanced studies in Northern California, Costa Rica, India, and Bali. This sharp left turn brought her deep transformation into the marrow of her own bones. Today she enjoys radiant health, walks and bikes everywhere, belly dances and embraces her stronger bones. She enthusiastically offers her online Optimal Bone Health Program, The 5-Week WHOLE BODY Solution using natures abundance; whole, organic, unprocessed calcium and mineral-rich foods, sea vegetables, herbal tea infusions, for those diagnosed with Osteopenia/Osteoporosis as a piece of the Bone Puzzle. As more and more of her clients understand the healing nature of Food as Medicine clients are finding taking her program a preventative tool and a means to better health and dancing well into their 90's.  Irma joins us today to talk all things ‘Bone’ and we are certain she will not only teach us some very eye opening things, she will without- a doubt shock us by dispelling many Bone Health myths perpetuated by the world of mainstream medicine!    

  Jennifer Landa, MD is a forty-something wife, mother and physician whose friendly, humorous, accessible style has made her a favorite among women seeking solutions for health issues from PMS, baby blues and low libido, to hot flashes, weight gain and menopausal mood swings.   After a decade working as a traditional OB/GYN, Dr. Landa spent additional years becoming board certified in regenerative medicine, with an emphasis on bio identical hormones and nutrition. She specializes in helping women and men restore their energy, their sex lives and improve health and lifestyle issues related to weight management, nutrition and exercise.   Dr. Landa often prescribes nutritional supplements and bioidentical hormones, as well as teaches her patients how to embrace a new sexual paradigm.   As Chief Medical Officer of BodyLogicMD she is responsible for the training and education standards of all BodyLogicMD affiliated physicians.   She earned her medical degree from Albany Medical College of Union University in Albany, NY in 1996. She completed her internship and residency at Beth Israel Medical Center in NYC, where she was distinguished as the Administrative Chief Resident in obstetrics and gynecology.   For more information, visit www.bodylogicmd.com   or www.drjenniferlanda.com

  Nancy Ferrari, is a radio/media personality and has hosted over 200 shows on her "Feel Free in the O.C." radio program, where she regularly interviews best-selling authors, celebrities, filmmakers, athletes, educators, fitness experts, medical professionals, psychologists, and inspirational and motivational speakers, focusing on what's right in the world and featuring people who make a difference.   Nancy has also been a featured guest on various radio shows as well as had the honor of broadcasting live at the AARP 2010 Convention and recently was the Master of Ceremonies at the Blissful Wishes Ball for the Wish Upon a Wedding nonprofit organization.   Nancy is also an inspirational and transformational speaker and provides services as a personal development and vision coach sharing her "Discover the Essence of You" program.   Nancy is available for speaking engagements, sharing her messages of positivity, inspiration and living your best life with clarity, passion and purpose.   She is the former Miss North Hollywood 1972.   Today she joins Gail and Carrie to discuss her challenging journey through Overnight Menopause. We're honored to have her join us and candidly share her thoughts and feelings on this all too often overlooked topic!

Deborah Kagan is a Sensual Lifestyle Specialist with years of practice being a turned-on woman! Her careers and experiences as a high-end Feng Shui consultant, writer, speaker, coach, producer, dancer, yoga teacher, artist -and most important: woman, have led her to create programs that lead other women into their most delicious and authentic lives. Deborah is the creator of Sacred Interiors:Healing the Planet One Space at a Time, Atma Jewels and the Sensually Empowered Woman Program. Today she joins Carrie and Gail to discuss the power and importance of 'Finding Your Me Spot'! You can learn more about Deborah by visiting: www.deborah-kagan.com

  Steven A. Rabin, MD, FACOG is a Board-Certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist (www.DoctorRabin.com ) and a licensed Physician and Surgeon.    Dr. Rabin has a passion for learning, teaching and helping-- and his passion and enthusiasm for turning Menopause into a time of renewal, for women everywhere is simply infectious.       Dr. Rabin earned his Medical Degree from the Chicago Medical School, University of Health Sciences and completed his residency at the Illinois Masonic Medical Center.    He is Board-Certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and gynecology and is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and is a Board Member and officer of the Atlanta OB/GYN Society and a member of the Georgia State Medical Society, The Medical Association of Georgia (MAG) and the American Medical Association.        Dr. Rabin serves on the staff at Northside Hospital and has appeared in television news segments, including CNN Headline News.  He is a dynamic public speaker for audiences or groups of all sizes and we are deeply honored to have him join us today to shed even more light on the very confusing topic of HRT and BHRT.

Kathy Smith has stood at the forefront of the fitness and health industries for more than thirty years. As President of Kathy Smith Lifestyles, she has sold over $500 million worth of lifestyle and fitness products including : books, videos, audios and DVD’s on walking, cardiovascular health, nutrition, strength training, yoga, Pilates, menopause, dance; pretty much and all-things-exercise! Kathy is an accomplished, best-selling author, and she also contributes her health and wellness expertise to countless media outlets, including the LA Times, USA Today, The Today Show, Oprah, The View, Larry King Live, and many more. She recently launched Ageless with Kathy Smith, a new age-fighting DVD workout series. The first workout, Staying Strong, was released in May 2011, with Total Body Turnaround- now available nationwide . Kathy is the spokesperson for the International Council on Active Aging, which unifies organizations dedicated to ‘changing the way we age’ through education, programs and guidance. She is a member of the Founders Circle of the Woman’s Sports Foundation, the nonprofit founded by Billie Jean King to empower girls and women through sports and physical activity. Her efforts to inspire young people in Los Angeles to get moving extend to UCLA’s Elementary Lab School, where she created and led the first “Jog-A-Thon,” now a major annual event at the school that raises awareness on heart health for students and their families. Kathy works regularly with Marlborough School, where she serves as a Board member and leads regular educational/interactive workshops on exercise and nutrition. Kathy truly cares about inspiring each person to be their healthy-best and we are truly honored to have her join us today!

Kris Cavanaugh, owner of Shift, is an ICF certified executive and life coach who specializes in helping people proactively work through life transitions so their lives are full of more joy and fulfillment, along with less stress. She is an expert strategist with an amazing ability to pull her clients through difficult challenges to obtain the life they truly want personally and professionally.   If you have a desire to live your life “on purpose” so you wake up every day excited about the possibilities and maintain an unwavering belief that you will overcome any obstacles to achieve your personal and professional goals more easily and consistently, today's show is a Must Listen! To learn more about Kris Cavanaugh and Shift, go to www.BeginToShift.com.  Kris has also authored several books:  Standing Naked in the Storm, Stuck to C.E.O., and Making Peace with Menopause(co-authored with Carrie Pierce).

Dr. Mary Clement joins Carrie and Gail again to discuss the important topic of Depression during Menopause. Dr. Clement graduated from the highly esteemed Bastyr University in 1991. Her expertise in the healing arts is vast:  Dr. Clement is a registered nurse, Naturopathic Doctor, is certified in Homeopathy-having completed post graduate work with renowned, international experts in the field, and also has many focused hours of education in heavy metal detoxification. She is often tapped to work closely with biological dentists to work in tandem with their patients re: safe amalgam removal and chelation of heavy metals. As a primary care physician, Dr. Clement focuses her practice in various areas; bio-identical hormone replacement therapy, thyroid and metabolic balancing, weight issues and eating disorders, Midlife weight loss and metabolic issues, food and environmental allergy desensitization, homeopathy and emotional clearing, and acute and chronic pain relief.  As a “Baby Boomer”, Dr Clement is personally interested in helping herself and her patients with increasing cellular regeneration and vitality.  She promotes Anti- Aging, a program for cellular rejuvenation and renewal as she believes that the rate of aging is actually a choice.  Dr. Clement is Carrie's personal physician and is a wealth of knowledge. We hope you'll join us for her show!

Today we welcome Dr. Carolyn Dean back to the show to delve into the importance of regular detoxing- especially during Menopause! Dr. Dean is a leading authority on Magnesium and its prominent role in illness and death prevention. She has been in the forefront of health issues for over 30 years, and is not only a medical doctor, but is a naturopath, herbalist, acupuncturist, nutritionist, lecturer, consultant, and multi-published author as well.   Dr. Dean graduated from Dalhousie Medical School in 1978, holds a medical license in California and is a graduate of The Ontario College of Naturopathic Medicine – now the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) in Toronto. She served on the board of Governors of the CCNM for six years.   She's authored or coauthored twenty books, including How To Change Your Life With Magnesium, Future Health Now! Encyclopaedia, Death by Modern Medicine: Seeking Safe Solutions, The Magnesium Miracle, The Yeast Connection andWomen’s Health, IBS for DUMMIES, IBS Cookbook for DUMMIES andHormone Balance.   Throughout her career she’s made numerous appearances on Radio and TV, including: ABC, NBC, CBS and Fox and has also been interviewed many times in leading national magazines.   Presently, Dr. Dean is Medical Director the Nutritional Magnesium Association. She is President of Hallmark-Dean Academy, U.S.   If you're having a rough time with yoru Menopausal transition and are suffering myriad symptoms- perhaps there's more to it than just' the change'. Be sure to listen in today-- this show just might save your life- or at the very least- make it much, much better

Dr. Nalini Chikov, OMD is an expert and pioneer in Integrative Cancer Care, Cancer Prevention and Immune Enhancement.   She combines her training in Traditional Oriental Medicine, Natural Healing and Functional Medicine with over 30 years of clinical experience offering a unique holistic approach which empowers and transforms the lives of her patients.   She is recognized as a go to doctor in the book Doctors Who Are Curing Cancer, and how not to get it in the first place and  for her meticulous attention to detail, warmth and compassion . Dr. Chilkov is a regular contributor to the Healthy Living section of the prestigious Huffington Post and is on the Scientific Advisory Board of Mederi Foundation for Integrative Cancer Research.   For more free information  and programs on natural healing and alternative cancer answers go to doctornalini.com.

Dr. Nalini Chikov, OMD is an expert and pioneer in Integrative Cancer Care, Cancer Prevention and Immune Enhancement.   She combines her training in Traditional Oriental Medicine, Natural Healing and Functional Medicine with over 30 years of clinical experience offering a unique holistic approach which empowers and transforms the lives of her patients.   She is recognized as a go to doctor in the book Doctors Who Are Curing Cancer, and how not to get it in the first place and  for her meticulous attention to detail, warmth and compassion . Dr. Chilkov is a regular contributor to the Healthy Living section of the prestigious Huffington Post and is on the Scientific Advisory Board of Mederi Foundation for Integrative Cancer Research.   For more free information  and programs on natural healing and alternative cancer answers go to doctornalini.com.

  Dr. Mary Clement graduated from the highly esteemed Bastyr University in 1991.   For those of you not aware of this point: Bastyr University is one of only four colleges in the United States that offer a curriculum focusing on alternative health care such as clinical nutrition, homeopathy and botanical medicine while fulfilling the same requirements as allopathic/mainstream medical schools.   Her expertise in the healing arts is vast:  Dr. Clement is a registered nurse, Naturopathic Doctor, who is proficient in Homeopathy-having completed post graduate work with renowned, international experts in the field, and also has many focused hours of education in heavy metal detoxification and healing the brain. She is often tapped to work closely with biological dentists to work in tandem with their patients re: safe amalgam removal and chelation of heavy metals.   As a primary care physician, Dr. Clement focuses her practice in various areas; bio-identical hormone replacement therapy, adrenal, thyroid and metabolic balancing, weight issues and eating disorders, Midlife weight loss and metabolic issues, food and environmental allergy desensitization, homeopathy and emotional clearing, and acute and chronic pain relief.    As a “Baby Boomer”, Dr Clement is personally interested in helping herself and her patients with increasing cellular regeneration and vitality.  She promotes Anti- Aging, a program for cellular rejuvenation and renewal as she believes that the rate of aging is actually a choice.  She is Univera Independent Associate and uses these products as the basis for her anti-aging program.    We’re delighted that she’s agreed to join us for today’s show!