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.

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.

Championing Women’s Health and Advocacy: A Conversation with FOX LA's Marla Tellez

If you don’t know her already, you should! Here, the Lynne Cohen Foundation’s own Amy Cohen Epstein sits down with longtime women’s health advocate Marla Tellez, an Emmy-winning journalist and anchor, about her journey in broadcast journalism and her passion for advocacy in women’s health. For over a decade, Marla has been a dedicated supporter of the Lynne Cohen Foundation, consistently hosting LCF’s annual fundraising event, Kickin’ Cancer, to raise awareness and support preventive care. Through her work on-screen and off, Marla champions health, wellness, and the power of storytelling to inspire change. Join Amy and Marla as they discuss the resilience, responsibility, and purpose that drive Marla’s commitment to making a difference in women’s lives.

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