Posts in HEALTH & WELLNESS
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Navigating Postmenopausal Weight Gain
Navigating Postmenopausal Weight Gain

I love being a woman. Some of my greatest accomplishments are related to my womanhood: birthing and raising my daughters and creating a career path that allows me to transform other women’s lives, just to name a few. However, despite all the absolute pleasures of womanhood, we all know it comes with its own challenges, too. Our bodies continuously change from year to year, day to day, and even from morning to afternoon to evening. One of the most notable changes is the inevitable natural shift to menopause and postmenopause. 

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Health, HEALTH & WELLNESS, Lifestyle, Life, NutritionElissa GoodmanHealth, HEALTH & WELLNESS, Nutrition