Stephanie Matsuba on Mental Health, Movement, and Finding Stability Through Structure
Stephanie Matsuba on Mental Health, Movement, and Finding Stability Through Structure

For Stephanie Matsuba—artist, actress, and instructor at BURN Los Angeles—movement has never been just about fitness. In this deeply honest conversation, Stephanie sits down with Amy Cohen Epstein to reflect on her journey living with bipolar II disorder, the early physical and emotional signals she learned to suppress, and the long road toward diagnosis, self-understanding, and care. From navigating illness as a teenager to discovering the stabilizing power of routine, structure, and community, this episode explores how mental health, movement, and self-advocacy intersect—and why listening to your body matters at every stage of life.

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Mental Health, Life, Lifestyle, HEALTH & WELLNESSLynne Cohen Foundationhealth, Fitness, Mental Health, HEALTH & WELLNESS
The Peptides No One Is Talking About (And Why I’m Fascinated by Them)
The Peptides No One Is Talking About (And Why I’m Fascinated by Them)

I’ve been spending a lot of time lately looking into peptides and trying new ones myself. Specifically, the quieter peptides that support how the body actually works. The kind that don’t push or stimulate, but instead help systems communicate better, adapt more gracefully, and recover more efficiently. Those are the ones that really hold my attention, especially when the conversation is about aging well, not fighting age, but supporting the body as it changes.

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Nutrition, HEALTH & WELLNESSElissa GoodmanHEALTH & WELLNESS, NUTRITION
Resetting Longevity: Annbeth Eschbach Decodes the Future of Wellness After Cancer, Precision Medicine, and Healthspan
Resetting Longevity: Annbeth Eschbach Decodes the Future of Wellness After Cancer, Precision Medicine, and Healthspan

In this episode of The SEAM Podcast, Amy Cohen Epstein sits down with Annbeth Eschbach, a pioneering women’s longevity specialist and founder of Reset One, to unpack what longevity really means for women today. Moving beyond buzzwords and biohacking hype, Annbeth shares her thoughts on how to shift from reactive healthcare to proactive health-span optimization, the realities of perimenopause and hormone care, why muscle is a critical longevity organ, and how women can reclaim agency over their health through data-driven, physician-led care.

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Medicine-ScienceLynne Cohen FoundationMEDICINE, SCIENCE
Life After Cancer: Shay Moraga on Survivorship, Loneliness, and Building Shay’s Warriors
Life After Cancer: Shay Moraga on Survivorship, Loneliness, and Building Shay’s Warriors

After cancer treatment ends, many survivors are told to celebrate and move on — but the emotional aftermath is often far more complicated. In this episode of The SEAM Podcast, Amy Cohen Epstein sits down with Shay Moraga, founder of Shay’s Warriors, to explore the rarely discussed reality of life after cancer.

Diagnosed with stage III triple-negative breast cancer at just 38, Shay shares how subtle symptoms were dismissed, how survivorship brought unexpected loneliness, and how that experience led her to create a community focused on healing beyond treatment. Together, Amy and Shay discuss fear of recurrence, identity after illness, accountability, and why collaboration is essential in women’s health and cancer advocacy.

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Life, HEALTH & WELLNESS, Health, FoundersLynne Cohen FoundationBreast Cancer, HEALTH & WELLNESS, Health
Nikki Boyer on Dying for Sex, Grief, Friendship, and Carrying Molly’s Legacy Forward
Nikki Boyer on Dying for Sex, Grief, Friendship, and Carrying Molly’s Legacy Forward

Grief doesn’t end when someone dies—it evolves, deepens, and sometimes transforms into purpose. In this episode of The SEAM Podcast, Amy Cohen Epstein sits down with Emmy-winning actress, producer, and podcast host Nikki Boyer on the eve of her 50th birthday to reflect on friendship, caregiving, and what it means to carry someone you love forward after loss. Nikki opens up about her relationship with her best friend Molly—whose story became the groundbreaking podcast and FX series Dying for Sex—and the ways grief, legacy, and love continue to shape her life, marriage, and sense of meaning.

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Health, Mental Health, Her Story, HEALTH & WELLNESSLynne Cohen FoundationCancer, Health, Wellness, Life, Breast Cancer, Dying for Sex
The Most Real Conversation About Breast Health: Meet Gina Lamanna, the Cancer Survivor Reclaiming Her Power Through The Fondle Project
The Most Real Conversation About Breast Health: Meet Gina Lamanna, the Cancer Survivor Reclaiming Her Power Through The Fondle Project

Breast cancer survivor Gina Lamanna joins Amy Cohen Epstein for an unfiltered conversation about intuition, self-advocacy, body confidence, and healing after treatment. From early diagnosis to founding The Fondle Project, this episode explores how knowing your body—and trusting yourself—can save lives.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS, Her Story, FoundersLynne Cohen FoundationCancer, Breast Cancer, Medicine, Lifestyle
Marla Tellez on 10 Years of Hosting Kickin’ Cancer, Motherhood, and Advocating for Women’s Health
Marla Tellez on 10 Years of Hosting Kickin’ Cancer, Motherhood, and Advocating for Women’s Health

For more than a decade, broadcast journalist Marla Tellez has lent her voice, visibility, and heart to Kickin’ Cancer, the Lynne Cohen Foundation’s annual 5K/10K supporting breast and ovarian cancer prevention. In this episode of The SEAM Podcast, Marla reflects on what the event means to her today—now as a new mother—while sharing how motherhood, recovery, and advocacy have reshaped her relationship to health, work, and purpose.

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Life, Lifestyle, HEALTH & WELLNESSLynne Cohen FoundationKickin' Cancer, Marla, Breast Cancer
Dr. Roohi Jeelani on the Secrets Doctors Know About Reproductive Health
Dr. Roohi Jeelani on the Secrets Doctors Know About Reproductive Health

Reproductive health is rarely discussed early enough—or holistically enough— for women facing cancer. In this episode of The SEAM Podcast, host Amy Cohen Epstein sits down with Dr. Roohi Jeelani, a double board-certified Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility Specialist, to unpack what doctors know—but patients are rarely told—about fertility preservation, oncofertility, longevity medicine, and women’s reproductive health across the lifespan.

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Medicine-ScienceLynne Cohen FoundationMedicine, Science
Should I Get Screened for Breast Cancer Early? It Depends
Should I Get Screened for Breast Cancer Early? It Depends

Breast cancer screenings — we’ve all heard of them, and most experts strongly advise us to get them, and for good reason. 13% of women are diagnosed with breast cancer at some point in their lives, and the earlier the cancer is detected, the better. With most cases of breast cancer occurring among women middle-aged or older, experts generally recommend getting a mammogram every 2 years between the ages of 40 and 74. However, this varies depending on a person’s individual risk factors, especially as breast cancer rates rise among young women. Here’s an outline of why early screenings are important, who should get them, and how…

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Medicine-Science, MedicineJenna DemmerScience, Cancer, Breast Cancer
From Survival to Renewal: Teaching Your Body It’s Safe to Heal
From Survival to Renewal: Teaching Your Body It’s Safe to Heal

Most of us think of aging as just a biological clock. But what if it’s not just about how many birthdays we’ve celebrated? What if the real driver is how often our cells are forced into “danger mode”? This is the premise of emerging science around something called the Cell Danger Response (CDR). It’s a mouthful, but the idea is pretty simple. When your cells sense threat (whether it’s from toxins, infections, chronic stress, or poor diet) they flip a switch and enter protective mode….

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HEALTH & WELLNESS, HealthElissa GoodmanMental Health
Taming the Health Insurance Beast: A Step-by-Step Guide for Women Navigating Coverage, Costs, and Care for their Cancer Diagnosis
Taming the Health Insurance Beast: A Step-by-Step Guide for Women Navigating Coverage, Costs, and Care for their Cancer Diagnosis

Health insurance can feel like an overwhelming beast—especially for women facing illness while balancing the realities of coverage, costs, and care. Too often, critical benefits remain hidden in fine print, leaving women underutilizing the coverage they already have. In When Women Get Sick, patient advocate and workplace benefits expert Rebecca Bloom breaks down how to research, ask the right questions, and take proactive steps to maximize health coverage. From staying on an employer’s group plan to exploring individual options through Healthcare.gov, Bloom offers practical advice that helps women cut through complexity, reduce financial stress, and secure the care they need.

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Medicine-Science, Medicine, LifeRebecca BloomMedicine, Science, Insurance, Cancer
Wellness Rewritten: Amy Cohen Epstein & Elissa Goodman on Healing, Reinvention & Listening to Your Body
Wellness Rewritten: Amy Cohen Epstein & Elissa Goodman on Healing, Reinvention & Listening to Your Body

In this intimate conversation, Amy Cohen Epstein — Lynne Cohen Foundation founder and preventive health advocate — sits down with Elissa Goodman, nutritionist, author, and wellness advocate, to explore what it truly means to live optimally. Both women know intimately how tragedy can become transformation: Amy lost her mother Lynne to cancer and founded the Lynne Cohen Foundation at just 21 years old, while Elissa's cancer diagnosis at 32 became her wake-up call to reclaim her health and dedicate her life to helping others live optimally…

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Health, HEALTH & WELLNESS, NutritionLynne Cohen FoundationElissa Goodman, Nutrition
Beyond the Newborn Haze: Marla Tellez's Motherhood Journey Continues
Beyond the Newborn Haze: Marla Tellez's Motherhood Journey Continues

The Series for Education and Awareness in Medicine (SEAM) continues its intimate conversation with Marla Tellez as she navigates the realities of early motherhood with baby Sloan, now nearly six weeks old. This candid discussion explores the physical transformations, emotional challenges, and unexpected joys of postpartum life, offering valuable insights for new and expecting mothers about the importance of community, self-compassion, and trusting the journey.

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Lifestyle, LifeLynne Cohen FoundationMotherhood, Life, Lifestyle, Inspiration
Marla Tellez on Motherhood, Media & Showing Up for Each Other
Marla Tellez on Motherhood, Media & Showing Up for Each Other

The transition to motherhood is perhaps one of life's most profound transformations, yet it's an experience that often feels impossible to fully prepare for, no matter how much advice you receive or how many books you read. For veteran broadcast journalist Marla Tellez, who has spent over a decade navigating the demanding world of morning television news, becoming a mother at 48 brought revelations that surprised even someone accustomed to high-pressure situations and unpredictable schedules…

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Lifestyle, LifeLynne Cohen FoundationLife, Lifestyle, Marla Tellez
The Surprising Link Between Gut Health and Clear Skin
The Surprising Link Between Gut Health and Clear Skin

Acne affects millions of people worldwide, yet conventional treatments often focus solely on topical solutions or medications without addressing underlying causes. The connection between what we eat and how our skin looks has been largely overlooked by mainstream dermatology, despite mounting evidence that gut health plays a crucial role in skin clarity….

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Health, Nutrition, HEALTH & WELLNESS, FoundersLynne Cohen FoundationBeauty, Green Beauty, Health, Nutrition, HEALTH & WELLNESS
Nailed It: Clean Beauty and the Power of Conscious Choices with CÔTE
Nailed It: Clean Beauty and the Power of Conscious Choices with CÔTE

The clean beauty movement has transformed from niche concern to mainstream demand, driven by consumers who increasingly understand that what we put on our bodies matters as much as what we put in them. At the forefront of this shift are Mary Lennon and Leah Yari, co-founders of CÔTE, a luxury clean beauty brand that began with a simple question: why can't you find a nail salon you can trust?

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Health, Fashion, Lifestyle, LifeLynne Cohen FoundationHealth, Beauty, Green Beauty
The Simple Beauty of Dear Annabelle: Building Connection Through Stationery with Founder Marcie Pantzer
The Simple Beauty of Dear Annabelle: Building Connection Through Stationery with Founder Marcie Pantzer

In an increasingly digital world, the art of handwritten correspondence has become both rare and precious. Marcie Pantzer, founder of the luxury stationery brand Dear Annabelle, has built her business on a simple yet profound principle: authentic human connection matters. Named after her daughter and rooted in the timeless tradition of letter writing, Dear Annabelle creates beautifully crafted note cards, notepads, and entertaining accessories that encourage people to slow down and connect with one another in meaningful ways.

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Founders, Fashion, LifestyleLynne Cohen FoundationLifestyle, Life
Designing with the Sky in Mind: Andrea Fohrman on Jewelry, Inspiration, and Balancing Creativity with Life
Designing with the Sky in Mind: Andrea Fohrman on Jewelry, Inspiration, and Balancing Creativity with Life

Some jewelry tells a story the moment you see it—each detail holding a memory, a vision, or a piece of the person who created it. Andrea Fohrman, the Los Angeles–based designer hailed as the “Celestial Queen” by Vogue, has built a career on capturing the beauty of the night sky and the energy of the earth in her fine jewelry. In this conversation with SEAM founder Amy Cohen Epstein, Andrea reflects on the inspirations rooted in her Marin County childhood, her love for one-of-a-kind gemstones, and the ways she’s learned to shape her business around the life she wants to live.

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Fashion, Life, LifestyleLynne Cohen FoundationFemale Founders, Lifestyle