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.

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.

HEALTH & WELLNESS, Her Story, FoundersLynne Cohen FoundationJanuary 27, 2026Cancer, Breast Cancer, Medicine, Lifestyle

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…

Medicine-Science, MedicineJenna DemmerDecember 4, 2025Science, Cancer, Breast Cancer

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.

Medicine-Science, Medicine, LifeRebecca BloomSeptember 10, 2025Medicine, Science, Insurance, Cancer

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.

THE SERIES FOR EDUCATION & AWARENESS IN MEDICINE