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
Beauty, Boldness and Becoming: Adrianna Abbott on Building Lily Pop
Beauty, Boldness and Becoming: Adrianna Abbott on Building Lily Pop

The children's beauty market is experiencing unprecedented growth, driven by parents seeking safer, cleaner alternatives for their young ones who are naturally drawn to experimenting with makeup and self-expression. Enter Adrianna Abbott, a seasoned beauty industry executive who spent a decade at Estée Lauder Companies before embarking on her own entrepreneurial journey with Lillipop, a clean play makeup brand designed specifically for children.

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Her Story, Lifestyle, Life, Beauty, Fashion, FoundersLynne Cohen FoundationBeauty, Green Beauty, Life, Lifestyle
Thriving at 49: Amy Cohen Epstein on Grief, Growth, and the Power of Preventive Health
Thriving at 49: Amy Cohen Epstein on Grief, Growth, and the Power of Preventive Health

In this first-ever solo episode of the SEAM Podcast, Amy Cohen Epstein, founder and CEO of the Lynne Cohen Foundation, shares a deeply personal reflection as she approaches her 49th birthday—a milestone shaped by memory, grief, and profound gratitude. Amy opens up about the significance of turning 49, the age her mother, Lynne Cohen, was when she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, and how this past year has felt like an emotional holding of breath. With honesty and vulnerability, Amy explores the legacy of her mother’s strength, the value of preventive care and early detection, and the journey of self-discovery that comes with age. This powerful reflection reminds us that caring for ourselves—and one another—is one of the most meaningful ways we can honor those we’ve lost and the lives we continue to build.

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Founders, HEALTH & WELLNESS, Life, Her Story, LifestyleAmy Cohen EpsteinLife, Lynne Cohen Foundation
Writing Through Grief: Megan Tady on Bluebird Day, Mother-Daughter Bonds, and Healing Through Fiction
Writing Through Grief: Megan Tady on Bluebird Day, Mother-Daughter Bonds, and Healing Through Fiction

Amy Cohen Epstein sits down with novelist Megan Tady, author of Bluebird Day, to explore how fiction can hold space for grief, healing, and complex family dynamics. Megan’s novel follows a mother and daughter—former elite ski racers—who are forced to confront painful truths and rebuild their relationship while stranded in a Swiss village during a snowstorm. Inspired by personal loss and her evolving relationship with her own mother, Megan shares how writing became a path toward self-understanding and emotional reconciliation. Together, Amy and Megan discuss themes of parenting, performance anxiety, resilience, and the generational shifts in how we define strength and healing.

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Her Story, Life, LifestyleLynne Cohen FoundationLife, Lifestyle, Motherhood, Amazing Women
How Holistic Healing, Social Connection, and Purpose Shape Our Health: A Conversation with Nurse and Wellness Advisor Jules Timms Robertson
How Holistic Healing, Social Connection, and Purpose Shape Our Health: A Conversation with Nurse and Wellness Advisor Jules Timms Robertson

Drawing from her diverse background as both a clinical nurse and creative force in luxury hospitality, Jules Timms Robertson, RN, shares how her work integrates science-backed modalities and therapeutic touch with the healing power of joy, sensory awareness, and human connection

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HEALTH & WELLNESS, Health, Lifestyle, LifeLynne Cohen FoundationHealth, Wellness, HEALTH & WELLNESS
From Loss to Wellness: Katelyn Burke on Honoring Her Mother’s Legacy Through Community and Infrared Therapy
From Loss to Wellness: Katelyn Burke on Honoring Her Mother’s Legacy Through Community and Infrared Therapy

In this emotional and inspiring episode of the SEAM Podcast, host Amy Cohen Epstein sits down with Katelyn Burke, owner of Perspire Sauna Studio in Brentwood, to discuss how the loss of her mother to cervical cancer reshaped her life and fueled her commitment to wellness. Katelyn shares how her personal experience with grief and caregiving led her to explore preventive health, clean living, and holistic recovery—values she now brings to her community through the healing power of infrared sauna therapy. While the Lynne Cohen Foundation advocates for preventive care in partnership with trusted medical providers, this conversation offers a window into how lifestyle-based wellness practices—when used responsibly and alongside medical advice—can play a powerful role in self-care, emotional healing, and physical recovery.

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Life, Lifestyle, Mental HealthLynne Cohen FoundationFemale Founders, Life
Empowering Communities Through Cancer Support: Amy Sutton on Navigating Care, Building Trust, and Bridging Gaps in Healthcare
Empowering Communities Through Cancer Support: Amy Sutton on Navigating Care, Building Trust, and Bridging Gaps in Healthcare

In this episode of the SEAM Podcast, SEAM founder Amy Cohen Epstein speaks with Amy Sutton, Chief Executive Officer of Crossroads4Hope, a New Jersey–based nonprofit providing psychosocial support and resources to individuals and families impacted by cancer. Amy shares how the organization is changing the way people navigate cancer care—especially those in under-resourced communities—by bringing evidence-based, emotionally supportive services directly to those who need them most. With a focus on equity, trust-building, and the use of technology to reach people where they are, Amy and her team are redefining what it means to care for the whole person. This conversation highlights the vital role of community, the need for culturally responsive healthcare partnerships, and how preventive care and holistic support can work hand in hand with medical treatment to improve outcomes across the entire cancer journey.

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Health, Mental Health, MedicineLynne Cohen FoundationCommunity Resources, Cancer, Women's Health
Building Families Through Surrogacy: Marly Steinman on Infertility, Loss, and the Power of Informed Choices
Building Families Through Surrogacy: Marly Steinman on Infertility, Loss, and the Power of Informed Choices

In this deeply moving episode of the SEAM Podcast, SEAM founder Amy Cohen Epstein speaks with licensed marriage and family therapist Marly Steinman, who shares her personal and professional experience with infertility and surrogacy. After enduring years of miscarriages, IVF cycles, and emotional loss, Marly became a mother through gestational surrogacy—a life-changing experience that led her to help others navigate the same path. Drawing from her clinical training and lived experience, Marly now supports intended parents with compassion, clarity, and informed advocacy. This conversation highlights the emotional toll of infertility, the importance of self-compassion, and the value of having access to informed reproductive options in partnership with medical professionals.

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Medicine, Medicine-Science, Life, HEALTH & WELLNESSLynne Cohen FoundationSurrogacy, Infertility, Women's Health
From Corporate to Creator: Lindsey Carter on Building SET ACTIVE, Community, and Navigating Entrepreneurship
From Corporate to Creator: Lindsey Carter on Building SET ACTIVE, Community, and Navigating Entrepreneurship

Building a brand is about more than just creating a product—it’s about cultivating a community and staying true to your vision. In this conversation, SEAM founder Amy Cohen Epstein sits down with Lindsey Carter, the founder and CEO of SET ACTIVE, to discuss her journey from corporate jobs to launching an athleisure brand that has taken the industry by storm. Lindsey shares how her personal experiences, including the loss of her mother at a young age, shaped her entrepreneurial mindset and desire to create a space where women feel seen, confident, and connected. They also discuss the importance of fitness not just for aesthetics but for overall well-being, and how movement plays a key role in preventive health. Through resilience, authenticity, and a commitment to community, Lindsey has built more than just a brand—she’s created a movement.

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Fitness, Founders, HealthFemale Founders, Founders, Fitness
Clean Eating, Holistic Health, and Healing: A Conversation with Elissa Goodman on Nutrition and Wellness
Clean Eating, Holistic Health, and Healing: A Conversation with Elissa Goodman on Nutrition and Wellness

Nutrition plays a crucial role in overall well-being, and making thoughtful, science-backed lifestyle changes can support long-term health. In this conversation, SEAM founder Amy Cohen Epstein speaks with holistic nutritionist Elissa Goodman about how diet, stress management, and self-care can complement traditional medical treatment. Elissa shares her personal journey with Hodgkin’s lymphoma, how she used nutrition and lifestyle adjustments alongside medical care, and the lessons she’s learned about healing from the inside out. Together, they discuss the importance of digestive health, hormone balance, and the power of choosing nourishing foods to feel and function at your best.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS, Life, Lifestyle, Mental Health, Nutrition, Health, FitnessNUTRITION, healthy gut, health, HEALTH & WELLNESS, Nutrition
The Uniquely Challenging Disease of Lung Cancer: A Conversation with Haley Fisher on Early Detection, Advocacy, and Navigating Care
The Uniquely Challenging Disease of Lung Cancer: A Conversation with Haley Fisher on Early Detection, Advocacy, and Navigating Care

Lung cancer remains one of the most challenging diseases to diagnose and treat, particularly for non-smokers who may not realize they are at risk. In this deeply personal interview, SEAM founder Amy Cohen Epstein speaks with Haley Fisher, who was diagnosed with lung cancer despite living a healthy, active lifestyle. Haley shares her journey, from the unexpected discovery of her tumor to the importance of early detection, second opinions, and advocating for oneself in the medical system. Together, Amy and Haley discuss the stigma surrounding lung cancer, the need for more research on non-smoking patients, and why being an informed patient can make all the difference. Their conversation highlights how proactive healthcare—alongside expert medical guidance—can help patients make the best decisions for their unique circumstances.

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Medicine, Life, Her Story, HEALTH & WELLNESS, HealthHEALTH, HEALTH & WELLNESS, LUNG CANCER, PREVE, Prevention, Preventive Care
Healing Through Nutrition: Yalda Alaoui on Beating Autoimmune Disease and Building Eat Burn Sleep
Healing Through Nutrition: Yalda Alaoui on Beating Autoimmune Disease and Building Eat Burn Sleep

When facing a serious health diagnosis, medical advice is essential—but so is understanding how lifestyle choices impact your overall well-being.In this conversation, our own Amy Cohen Epstein speaks with Yalda Alaoui, founder of Eat Burn Sleep, about how making intentional changes to diet, movement, and stress management can complement medical treatment and improve quality of life. Diagnosed with two life-threatening autoimmune diseases, Yalda took a proactive approach to her health, combining expert medical care with research-backed lifestyle adjustments that ultimately helped her heal. In this interview, she shares her journey, insights on reducing inflammation, and practical steps anyone can take to support their health alongside their doctor’s guidance.

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Nutrition, HEALTH & WELLNESS, Health, Life, LifestyleNUTRITION, HEALTH & WELLNESS, health, Wellness, HEALTH, Nutrition
Understanding the Connection Between Body Temperature, REM Sleep, and Menopause
Understanding the Connection Between Body Temperature, REM Sleep, and Menopause

When it comes to getting a good night’s rest, we often focus on factors like our bedtime routine, the amount of caffeine we’ve consumed, or whether we’ve had too much screen time before bed. But have you ever considered how your body temperature plays a critical role in the quality of your sleep?

Whether you struggle with night sweats, wake up feeling too hot or cold, or are just trying to optimize your sleep for better health, understanding how temperature impacts your rest can make a big difference in your overall wellness. And, of course, I have a hack for you – keep reading! 

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HEALTH & WELLNESS, HealthElissa GoodmanHealth, HEALTH & WELLNESS
Nourishing Change: A Conversation with Camilla Marcus
Nourishing Change: A Conversation with Camilla Marcus

Lynne Cohen Foundation and SEAM founder Amy Cohen Epstein sits down with Camilla Marcus, chef, entrepreneur, and founder of Westbourne, a brand dedicated to sustainable, zero-waste food practices. In this inspiring interview, Camilla opens up about her journey in the culinary world, her passion for regenerative agriculture, and her upcoming cookbook, My Regenerative Kitchen.

This discussion covers everything from family mealtime tips to the importance of biodiversity in farming, showing how Camilla’s approach to food is both innovative and grounded in sustainability!

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NutritionHEALTH, NUTRITION, HEALTH & WELLNESS, Nutrition
Allison Statter, CEO of Blended Strategy Group, on Combining Influence & Impact
Allison Statter, CEO of Blended Strategy Group, on Combining Influence & Impact

In this insightful conversation, SEAM founder Amy Cohen Epstein interviews Allison Statter, CEO of Blended Strategy Group. As a leader in strategic branding and influencer marketing, Allison delves into her experiences building a business focused on fostering genuine connections, balancing work with motherhood, and redefining the modern marketing landscape. Allison shares her journey of resilience, the value of deep-rooted friendships, and her passion for philanthropy, providing a refreshing take on what it means to blend influence with true impact.

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Lifestyle, Fashion, FoundersEntrepreneurs, Female Founders
A Deep Dive into Midlife Health, Perimenopause, and Hormone Therapy with Dr. Alicia Robbins
A Deep Dive into Midlife Health, Perimenopause, and Hormone Therapy with Dr. Alicia Robbins

Meet Dr. Alicia Robbins, a specialist in women’s health and founder of The ELM in Connecticut. Dr. Robbins explains her journey into creating a practice focused on the needs of women over 40, a pivotal age for proactive health management. She shares insights into the nuances of perimenopause, hormone therapy, and the often-overlooked health shifts women experience in midlife. Through their discussion, Dr. Robbins and Amy explore how women can stay informed, empowered, and proactive about their well-being during these transformative years.

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Medicine-Science, Medicine, HEALTH & WELLNESSPerimenopause, Menopause, HEALTH & WELLNESS