Fearless Fabulous You

A diabetes diagnosis does not have to cramp your active lifestyle. The first female to win CBS-TV's "The Amazing Race," Dr. Natalie Strand is a chronic pain management specialist and Mom living with Type 1 diabetes. Co-Author of "A Woman's Guide to Diabetes," Dr. Strandexplains different conditions, risk factors and tips for managing your life with diabetes. Syndicated Food Columnist Linda Gassenheimer provides healthy meal planning tips from her book, "The 12-Week Diabetes Cookbook."This show is broadcast live on Wednesday's at 12PM ET on W4WN Radio – The Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

The degenerative eye disease Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness and affects more than 3 million Americans. Only half know they have it because Glaucoma usually has no symptoms until vision starts to deteriorate. Everyone is at risk for Glaucoma, from infants to seniors, who are most susceptible. Columbia University Medical Center Ophthamologist Dr.Lama Al-Aswad discusses who is at risk, how to detect Glaucoma through testing and options for treatment.This show is broadcast live on Wednesday's at 12PM ET on W4WN Radio – The Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

Kathyrn Petralia, cofounder and chief operating officer of Kabbage, discusses new ways women business owners can secure funding to scale and grow and what lenders look for. This English major turned financial services-technology expert has spent 20+ years working with startups and established companies. Kabbage pioneered the first online financial services data and technology platform to provide fully automated small business loans and has provided $3.5 billion in funding to small businesses.This show is broadcast live on Wednesday's at 12PM ET on W4WN Radio – The Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

Dr. Paul Goss, Founder, the Global Cancer Institute, discusses the importance of early detection for treating breast cancer and why some women may not know all the warning signs or seek help in time. He notes that women in underserved communities and countries have a higher risk for advanced diagnosis and mortality and what GCI is doing through patient navigation, education and better access to care.This show is broadcast live on Wednesday's at 12PM ET on W4WN Radio – The Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

Erin Vilardi calls herself as a "Feminist Patriot," and she's on a mission to rally more women to step up and run for public office. Her national non-profit, VoteRunLead, provides online and on location training and resources to provide women tools, skills and guidance to run for every level of civic and public office. Erin discusses what to consider to take the leap to run a campaign and to serve the public, why it matters more than ever, and why action, not apathy, will make a difference.This show is broadcast live on Wednesday's at 12PM ET on W4WN Radio – The Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

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 this show and in her book, "The Listening Cure: Healing Secrets of an Unconventional Doctor."This show is broadcast live on Wednesday's at 12PM ET on W4WN Radio – The Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

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 discusses the five elements of this ancient practice and applying them to a holistically healthy life.This show is broadcast live on Wednesday's at 12PM ET on W4WN Radio – The Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

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 support network. This show is broadcast live on Wednesday's at 12PM ET on W4WN Radio – The Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

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. Healthy habits such as weight management, regular exercise, hydration and not smoking are important.This show is broadcast live on Wednesday's at 12PM ET on W4WN Radio – The Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

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 moringa brand, and its has helped subsidize farmers and women-led coops around the world. This show is broadcast live on Monday's at 4PM ET on W4WN Radio – The Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

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 you understand the tax code and help you create both tax free growth and tax free distribution.This show is broadcast live on Monday's at 4PM ET on W4WN Radio – The Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

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 officer Steve Kardian, Founder of Defend University, discusses self defense for women of all ages.This show is broadcast live on Monday's at 4PM ET on W4WN Radio – The Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

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 health and what you can do to maintain a healthy weight and heart starting with diet and exercise.This show is broadcast live on Monday's at 4PM ET on W4WN Radio – The Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

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 tick repellents, inspecting your body and symptoms that indicate when you need to seek medical help.This show is broadcast live on Monday's at 4PM ET on W4WN Radio – The Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

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 people with eating disorders, discusses how your emotions affect your eating patterns and food triggers.This show is broadcast live on Monday's at 4PM ET on W4WN Radio – The Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).