Fearless Fabulous You

Breast cancer survivor Alisa Savoretti established My Hope Chest to help restore self-esteem, dignity and confidence to breast cancer survivors by facilitating and funding reconstructive surgery for under-insured and uninsured women and to educate survivors on their breast reconstruction options. Two time cancer survivor Marnie Rustemeyer created The Billow Pillow to provide breast, back, under arm and neck support for women following breast surgery to reduce discomfort and enable better rest.This show is broadcast live 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/).

After facing cancer twice, fashion executive Ann Ogden Gaffney redesigned her life to started the nonprofit Cook For Your Life, offering free cooking classes, videos and nutrition resources to help people during and after cancer treatment. www.CookforYourLife.org. Columbia Univ. Hospital Ortho-Cranial Specialist Dr. Jennifer Bassiur explains the condition Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) which affects 12% of the U.S. population, and many women, and how to reduce risk and manage symptoms.This show is broadcast live 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/).

Food writer Alana Chernila (EatingFromtheGroundup.com) shares her kitchen wisdom for cooking with pleasure, being smarter about using scraps and deciphering product labels from her new book, The Homemade Kitchen. Pediatrician Dr. Claire Bush (Columbia Univ. Medical Center) discusses how to avoid head lice, which affects 6 million-12 million schoolchildren under age 11, taking precautions to avoid other commonly transmittable viruses passed from child to parent, and why vaccinations matter.This show is broadcast live 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/).

Certified Baptiste Yoga Instructor and breast cancer survivor, Robyn Freeman, discusses the healing benefits of yoga, especially for women with breast cancer, to counter fatigue, reduce inflammation and regain mobility and strength. Sandra Carter, MPH, PhD, and CEO of Mushroom Matrix (a line of 100% organic mushroom powders) discusses the nutritional benefits of eating mushrooms and how certain strains of medicinal mushrooms can improve digestion, boost immunity and enhance well-being.This show is broadcast live 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/).

SHARE, www.sharecancersupport.org, is a non-profit whose mission is to produce peer support to women with breast or ovarian cancer. Staff and volunteers are all cancer survivors who provide helpful and caring insights. All services and program are free. Jacqueline Reinhard, SHARE's Executive Director; Ivis Sampayo, Director of Programs and Andrea Herzberg, Manager of the Ovarian Cancer Helpline discuss SHARE's many programs offered to women of all ages and backgrounds. Helpline: 844-ASK-SHARE.This show is broadcast live 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/).

Food writer, cookbook author and mother of two, Katie Workman, shares cooking and meal planning tips for busy women from her books, The Mom 100 Cookbook and Dinner Solved! Find out how to make dishes that appeal to the picky eaters in your family and create fun, educational ways to teach your kids about cooking. Columbia Univ. Medical Center's Dr. Lindsey Bordone discusses why you should wear sun screen year-round and avoid tanning/tan salons to protect your skin and health against skin cancers.This show is broadcast live 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/).

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an unpredictable often disabling disease of the central nervous system that affects more than 2.3 million people worldwide. Shari Leidich, a Colorado mom with MS, turned to a raw food diet to help manage her health. Shari's homemade raw food snacks became so popular she created the brand Two Mom in the Raw. Dr. Rosalind Kalb, an author of "MS for Dummies" and spokesperson for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, discusses living with MS and ways to cope,This show is broadcast live 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 8 women are diagnosed with breast cancer and 20-30% diagnosed with early stage disease will develop metastatic breast cancer. The non-profit Living Beyond Breast Cancer (www.lbbc.org) provides peer support, education and a toll-free hotline 888-753-LBBC (5222) for women at all stages of breast cancer. LBBC CEO Jean Sachs and two women living with breast cancer, Peggy Olivas (Triple Negative) and Jean Burns (Stage IV) will discuss issues and support for women living with breast cancer.This show is broadcast live 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/).

Do you live on a tight food budget? 46 million Americans survive on $4/day, the amount provided through SNAP (the US government's food stamp program). Struck by these alarming numbers Leanne Brown wrote "Good and Cheap: Eat Well on $4/Day" while attaining her Master's Degree in Food Studies at New York University. The free ebook generated 700,00 downloads and a successful Kickstarter campaign. Now published by Workman, each time a print copy is purchased, one is donated to someone in need.This show is broadcast live 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/).

By 2020 there will be 1.4 million computer science jobs available in the USA. But still only 26% of women make up the computing workforce. Thanks to the not-for-profit Women Who Code, more women around the world are receiving free training, mentoring and networking opportunities through more than 2000 events held each year. Elizabeth Ferrao, cofounder of Women Who Code New York, discusses why learning computer code is essential for women in business and that its easier to learn than Spanish.This show is broadcast live 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/).

Shauna Martin was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 33 in 2004. A young mom at the time facing aggressive rounds of surgery and treatment, Shauna tuned to a plant based diet to eat her way back to better health after treatment. Her company, Daily Greens, produces cold press vegetable and fruit juices, hemp milk based protein beverages other healthy drinks. Shauna is author "The Daily Greens 4-Day Detox." An inspiring story with an enduring message that eating clean and green is good.This show is broadcast live 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/).

Heart disease is the #1 cause of death among Americans each year of which one-third are women. Melanie discusses heart health tips and heart disease risk reduction with Cardiovascular Specialist Dr. Sonia Tolani, Columbia University Medical Center. Cooking show host and recipe developer, Carol Ritchie, American Heart Association (AHA) spokesperson, discusses tips to heart healthy cooking from the new AHA book, Grill It, Braise It, Broil It....and 9 Other Easy Techniques for Making Healthy Meals.This show is broadcast live 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/).

Internationally recognized Chef Maria Loi, shares her 12 pillars for a healthy eating in her book, The Greek Diet, with a focus on fresh, sustainable dishes that are completely satisfying. Think: creamy yogurt, olive oil, fresh seafood, eggs, whole grains, greens, herbs and - yes- wine and coffee. Chef Loi is owner of two highly acclaimed restaurants, Loi Estiatorio in New York City and Kouzina in Greece. She has made many appearances on TV and cooked at The White House.This show is broadcast live 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/).

Paulette Fox created nourishing, hydrating flavorful ice chips to feed her dying mother, Sari, who was stricken with ovarian cancer and unable to eat many foods. After Sari's death, Paulette took a soul searching trip to Bali where she dreamed up the idea of LifeIce, a line of nourishing ice cubettes® that are all natural, gluten free and low in sugar. Launched in 2013, LifeIce has found success not only in the health and wellness industry but also in supermarkets nationwide as a healthy treat.This show is broadcast live 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 breast cancer at age 33 Mailet Lopez found it difficult to find and connect with her peers facing the disease. She used her digital media skills as a partner at Squeaky Media to launch IHadCancer.com, an online community for those facing cancer to connect with others for support. Homeopathy is a natural, integrative approach to traditional medicine. Homeopathic specialist Dr. Lauri Grossman explains homeopathy and how it can alleviate or eliminate many ailments and conditions. This show is broadcast live 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/).