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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