Posts in HEALTH & WELLNESS
Scooping Holistic Wellness: A Conversation with Camille Lasker of Holi Scoops

In this conversation, SEAM founder Amy Cohen Epstein speaks with Camille Lasker, co-founder of Holi Scoops. Camille shares how her journey through health challenges inspired her to create a line of health-conscious ice creams. Through Holi Scoops, Camille integrates holistic ingredients and functional adaptogens into treats that aim to bring balance, enjoyment, and wellness. Join Amy and Camille as they discuss the entrepreneurial spirit, the challenges of balancing health and indulgence, and the importance of resilience in both life and business.

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Burn Collective Founder Maria Chase on Her Unique Approach to Fitness

Burn Collective founder Maria Chase has redefined what a fitness space can offer, blending science-backed techniques like red light therapy and infrared heat with a supportive community atmosphere. In this conversation with SEAM founder Amy Cohen Epstein, Maria shares the experiences that led her to establish Burn Collective, from her early days in bodybuilding to creating a fitness space centered on empowerment, recovery, and connection. Maria’s insights reveal how fitness can build resilience, self-confidence, and holistic well-being. Join Amy and Maria as they discuss the driving principles behind Burn Collective’s success and the future of fitness.

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Savoring Family Stories and Recipes: An Interview with the Sisters Behind Hey Sis, Eat This

Sisters Whitney Walder and Courtney Harrow, creators of the podcast Hey Sis, Eat This, have transformed their love for family, food, and storytelling into a journey that celebrates both heritage and sisterhood. In this conversation with SEAM founder Amy Cohen Epstein, Whitney and Courtney share how their mom’s resilient spirit and lifelong passion for cooking inspired them to start their podcast. Together, they discuss the healing power of food, the joy of creating lasting family traditions, and the unique bond between sisters. Dive into this heartwarming interview to explore the stories, recipes, and family ties that define Hey Sis, Eat This.

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Dr. Elizabeth Comen on Women’s Health, Advocacy, and the History of Medicine

In a candid conversation with SEAM founder Amy Cohen Epstein, Dr. Elizabeth Comen—a New York City breast oncologist, author, and medical historian—dives into the realities of women’s health, the gaps in medical research, and the importance of advocacy. Drawing from her recent book, All in Her Head, Dr. Comen discusses how the historical treatment of women in medicine has shaped today’s challenges, from inadequate testing to cultural taboos around health. Join Amy and Dr. Comen as they explore the journey of empowering women through knowledge, empathy, and a deeper understanding of whole-person care.

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HeartSnug: How Two Sisters Are Revolutionizing Patient Comfort in Healthcare

In a dynamic conversation with SEAM founder Amy Cohen Epstein, sisters Lisa Humiston and Sarah Dorband discuss their journey in creating HeartSnug, an innovative medical garment designed to provide women with comfort and privacy during healthcare visits. Sparked by Sarah’s own experiences as a cardiac patient and her lifelong struggle with vulnerable moments in clinical settings, HeartSnug aims to empower women to feel secure and dignified during medical exams. Lisa and Sarah share their passion for patient rights, their mission to change standard healthcare practices, and the family bond that fuels their drive. Dive into this interview to learn how HeartSnug is set to become a game-changer in healthcare.

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Jen Fisher on Well-being, Purpose, and Her Journey Through Breast Cancer

In this insightful interview, SEAM founder Amy Cohen Epstein reconnects with Jen Fisher, Deloitte’s U.S. Human Sustainability Leader, to discuss her new role, her evolving approach to workforce well-being, and the ways organizations can support a healthier work-life balance. Jen reflects on the connection between sustainable work practices and personal health, sharing her journey through burnout and breast cancer, and the importance of advocating for one’s own health. Join Amy and Jen as they explore the future of sustainable workplaces and the critical role of well-being in today’s fast-paced world.

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Citizen Scientist Emily Gold Mears on Preventive Wellness and Empowerment

In this conversation, SEAM founder Amy Cohen Epstein sits down with Emily Gold Mears, author and self-described Citizen Scientist, to discuss the importance of being proactive about health and navigating an often complex healthcare landscape. With a background in law and research, Emily shares how she became an advocate for preventive health, offering insights into the power of testing, understanding nutrition, and becoming one’s own best health advocate. Join Amy and Emily as they explore the practical steps women can take to empower themselves in today’s healthcare environment.

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6 Common Nutrient Deficiencies and How to Combat Them

If you frequently experience bouts of fatigue, pain, anxiety, brain fog, insomnia, irregular heartbeat, hair loss, or infections, you are not alone. Many of my clients come to me with these symptoms looking for answers they struggle to obtain elsewhere. As a holistic nutritionist, one of the first things I assess with my new clients is potential nutrient deficiencies. Because all too often, unexplained symptoms like the ones above result from insufficient intakes of essential vitamins and minerals. So, let’s break down the six most common nutrient deficiencies I see in my practice and how to overcome them…

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Holiday Hack: Setting Healthy Boundaries

As we approach the holiday season, we typically find that our calendars and to-do lists quickly fill up with gift shopping, dinner parties, Christmas movie marathons, and family get-togethers. These occasions are all part of the joy of the season! Still, when we accept one-too-many holiday invitations or start putting everyone else’s needs above our own, the magic of the season can turn into madness….

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The Link Between Gut Health and Menopause: How Nutrition Might Help

What comes to mind when you see or hear the word menopause? I know for most of my clients, menopause often provokes a gut-wrenching reaction being that it’s typically associated with uncomfortable symptoms, such as hot flashes, night sweats, migraines, and mood fluctuations. Well, believe it or not, this inevitable stage of a woman’s life doesn’t have to be as terrible as it’s normally depicted—actually, it’s not supposed to be terrible at all….

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The Best Foods to Optimize Hormone Balance in Pre, Peri, and Post-Menopause

Balancing hormones can be a tricky task, especially for those assigned female at birth who experience monthly hormonal cycles that impact their mood, thoughts, and physical well-being. In this article, we'll explore how to use food to balance hormones and optimize our health during the different phases of the hormonal cycle, providing tips and insight into how to live a more balanced life…

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Our Kids Deserve Better Sex Education Than We Got

Most of us who hit puberty in America in the 1990s and early 2000s never got a real sex talk. If we did, it was threatening and scary, focusing on purity and infections. We were told not to have sex because it could result in pregnancy. We were not taught about sexuality as a crucial part of being human or about how to navigate sexual relationships, including consent and how to control if/when we got pregnant…

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How to Detox from Common Toxins (& Why it’s Important!)

Are you experiencing bloating, weight loss resistance, and anxiety? It may be time to detox your body. Almost every summer and around the holidays, when I’m traveling a lot and eating more treats than usual, I notice my muscles are achy, and my brain is foggy. These signs are always reasonable indications that it’s time to detox from common toxins that surround us every day…

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Essential Gifts for the Essential Workers In Your Life

Anyone who provides critical services to the public has a tough job. The hours are long and the work, grueling. The last few years, the pandemic has required essential workers to risk their mental and physical health to care for us in extreme circumstances, and they are stretched beyond their limits. We’ve interviewed some essential workers in education and healthcare to get a peek at their Santa’s wish lists this year…

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Gut Health 101 with Holistic Nutritionist Elissa Goodman

As a holistic nutritionist, it’s my passion to help others embrace a healthy lifestyle that allows them to live wholly. This is in part because I know what it’s like to live life feeling, well, less than your best. Although today I am the happiest and healthiest I have ever been, it took years of nourishment, love, and some hard work to get here….

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Overwhelmed By Motherhood and Marriage? It’s Not Because You’re Doing It Wrong

It has been well-documented that COVID has only increased the weight women in families carry. On author and activist Glennon Doyle’s popular podcast, “We Can Do Hard Things,” she and her cohost and sister, Amanda Doyle, recently discussed women’s Overwhelm. They describe having a ticker of things to do, to worry about, to fix, to anticipate and oversee, always running through their heads, and how carrying the burden of their family members and colleagues’ comfort, safety, health, and success on their backs is flattening them…

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