SheSez with Linda Grasso
by Linda Grasso
Journalist Linda Grasso hosts candid conversation with fascinating women about the things that matter most: happiness, health and purpose. SheSez is a master class for the modern woman.In her signature unabashed style, the well-known TV broadcaster showcases her seasoned interviewing skills, fueled by a keen sense of what women want to know. With thoughtful cadence and saucy humor, Linda peels back the layers on each guest, giving equal time to successes and failures. Interviewees come from many stages and walks of life, ranging from Fortune 500 executives to forward thinkers to illuminating women who just have it down. Each 30-40 minute episode offers tangible takeaways for the listener: the secrets to living as healthy as possible, getting what you want out of life and achieving success on your own terms.
Episodes
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Heartbreak, Psychedelics & A Life Reimagined w/ Elisabeth Noel Jones
Elisabeth Noel Jones shares with us how she pulled off her masterful midlife redesign. After several life-altering events, the New York City-based retail executive knew she needed a change, but was stuck on how to do it. When conventional therapy failed, she tried psychedelics. The plant medicine...
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Delusional Optimism: How It Can Change a Life w/Isabelle Rosa
Can optimism change the course of a life? When Isabelle Rosa's 70-year-old father lost everything and found himself on the brink of homelessness, she refused to believe his story was over. Instead, she came up with an ingenious plan to help the former Hollywood "caterer to the stars" not only…
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Navigating Midlife Divorce with LA Attorney Lisa Helfend Meyer
The best-selling book Strangers: A Memoir of Marriage—which is being adapted into a film starring Gwyneth Paltrow— has put midlife aka gray divorce in the zeitgeist. In the book, Belle Burden recounts marrying a wildly successful businessman who, at the height of the pandemic, discovers her…
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What You Can Do About Your Aging Eyes w/Dr. Ella Faktorovich
By now, most of us are familiar with LASIK, which can correct both near- and farsighted vision. But there's a newer option that LASIK can't address—the aging eye. As we get into our mid-40s and beyond, the eye's natural lens loses flexibility, leading to presbyopia and that all-too-familiar need...
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Yvette Lanneaux's Pivot: Power Attorney to Sheep Farmer
The story of how Yvette Lanneaux started reimagining her life during the pandemic, and ultimately made a pivot from NYC-based attorney to sheep farmer in rural Vermont. Today, farming the artisan wool of Merino sheep (she also has Babydoll Southdown sheep as pets), Yvette lives in a…
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Fat Grafting for Facial Rejuvenation w/ Dr. Carolyn Chang
Let's face it: getting a natural look with synthetic fillers is a challenge. Fat grafting—essentially having your own fat taken from a part of your body and having it injected into anothr part—can provide a more subtle visage (think "refreshed" rather than puffy and bulbous) and it lasts longer....
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How Shaina Got Her Groove Back (with Shaina Feinberg)
Shaina Feinberg experienced the struggle that so many women face: being a mom of two kids and having a career as a filmmaker. In recent years, she felt she was failing at both and wondered if she gave one up, would she be more successful at the other? But, when it came to her career, she had a...
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Lessons in Chemistry Co-star Stephanie Koenig
When you see Stephanie Koenig on the screen, you might do a double take. You might have seen her before on the TV series The Flight Attendant or The Offer. But with her role in the upcoming Apple+ series Lessons in Chemistry (debuting October 13), you'll soon not just recognize the face but the...
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The Amazing, Against-All-Odds Career of Best Selling Author Anna Todd
34-year-old Anna Todd, author of the best selling fan fiction series After, shares the story of how she went from being a military wife, working a minimum wage job with a special needs son, and living in Ft. Worth, Texas to a best selling author and movie producer in Hollywood.
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Linda's Sister-in-Law Ginge Cabrera on Turning Pain Into Passion
A heartfelt and personal discussion as Linda talks with her sister-in-law Ginge Cabrera about how she turned her pain over her mother's battle with Alzheimer's Disease into a passion for advocacy. Ginge's grandmother was struck with the disease at age 75; and then—in a cruel twist of fate—her mom...
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Injectables vs. The Mini Facelift w/Dr. Carolyn Chang
There's a little question being tossed around among my girlfriends right now: are you going to stick to injectables? Or—at some point—do you think you'll consider a a facelift? The consensus seems to be: why go under the knife, when you can achieve the same results with injectables? But can you...
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The Fight-or-Flight Response w/ Dr. Kim D'Eramo
A deep dive into that strange phenomenon known as fight-or-flight—when you have all the physical signs of stress and anxiety but are in no immediate danger. Research has shown that repeatedly having the fight-or-flight response is bad for your health. In this episode, Dr. Kim D'Eramo, founder of...
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The Depression/Anxiety Epidemic In Girls w Science Journalist Donna Jackson Nakazawa
Award-winning writer and science journalist Donna Jackson Nakazawa shares what she has discovered in her new book: Girls On The Brink: Helping Our Daughters Thrive in an Era of Increased Anxiety, Depression and Social Media. Armed with an extensive amount of research, Donna examines the alarming...
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The Grit & Resilience Comeback of Geralyn Ritter
The grit and resilience-filled comeback story of Geralyn Ritter who was critically hurt in a 2015 Amtrak train accident that killed 8 people and injured more than one hundred others. At the time, the mother of three was a senior VP at the pharmaceutical company Merck & Company—an A-type...
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Journalist Rina Raphael Says We Gotta Stop Being Goopified By The Wellness Industry
Journalist Rina Raphael puts the four trillion dollar wellness industry under the microscope with her new book The Gospel of Wellness: Gyms, Gurus, Goop….and the False Promise of Self-Care. From charcoal-infused cheddar cheese to crystal-infused water to multi-week cleanses, Rina explains why we...
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Ace Entrepreneur Gina Schaefer: Leadership Lessons I Learned By Hiring Recovering Addicts
Gina Schaefer shares the story of how she went from working in software tech to founding a successful chain of Ace hardware stores in the DC metropolitan area, and why she started hiring recovering drug addicts as employees. Not only have they turned out to be some of the best employees she's had...
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TV Series Producer/Writer Charmaine DeGraté: Storytelling My Way To The Very Top
Charmaine DeGraté, co-executive producer and writer on HBO's Game of Thrones: House of the Dragon talks with Linda about working on the hit series, her amazing career trajectory and her philosophy of being truthful about what you know and what you don't when taking a new job (she's not a believer...
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Live Healthier & Longer By Changing Your Mindset w/Dr. Becca Levy
Want to live healthier and longer? Shift your mindset about aging says Yale University professor Dr. Becca Levy. Examining various cultures and outliers around the world, Dr. Levy has conducted research, concluding that if we can shift our attitudes about aging, it will foster positive beliefs...
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Journalist Jessica Yellin Delivers Even Bad News In A Good Way
Journalist Jessica Yellin, founder of News Not Noise, a rapidly growing social media platform aimed at delivering the news in a calm, unbiased, factual manner that won't leave viewers feeling yelled at and anxious, but rather more informed and equipped to form intelligent opinions. The...
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The Vet Crisis w/Pet Grief & Loss Psychologist Dr. Katie Lawlor
Dr. Katie Lawlor, a trained trauma psychologist who specializes in pet grief and loss, on the mental health crisis facing vets. A 2019 study shows vet professionals are experiencing the highest rates of suicide among all medical professions. And those numbers were noted before the pressures of…
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Top LA Divorce/Custody Attorney Lisa Helfend Meyer aka "The Pit Poodle"
LA-based divorce/custody attorney Lisa Helfend Meyer a.k.a. "the pit poodle" shares what it is like to be a high-profile litigator for the uber wealthy and famous. As founder of Meyer, Olson, Lowey & Meyers (all the partners are women), over the past 35 years Lisa has represented the ex-wives of...
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A New Drug Aimed at Midlife Depression in Women
Two NIH researchers—Dr. Sarah A. Rudzinskas and Sarah Spector—on studies they are helping conduct for a new drug aimed at helping women in midlife who suffer from depression-typically for the first time in their lives. An estimated 20% of American women have depression at some point during...
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Why Illustrator Alessandra Olanow Captures Our Hearts & Minds
Best-selling author and illustrator Alessandra Olanow, whose drawings and musings, shared on Instagram as @aolanow, have attracted a highly engaged community of 372K followers, including celebrities such as Katie Couric and Jennifer Garner. In 2019, dealing with a divorce, Alessandra started...
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Can Intermittent Fasting Stave Off The Effects of Middle Age?
Fasting Coach Laurie Lewis on the do's, don'ts and health benefits of intermittent fasting. Laurie, who owns and operates Fast Forward Wellness, details how not eating for an extended period of time each day puts our bodies in restorative mode, allowing us to regenerate and better fight off…
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My Journey From Top TV Producer to Sculptor w/ Monica Wyatt
Monica Wyatt shares her journey from top TV producer (Providence, My So Called Life, LA Law) to being an accomplished mixed media artist who reimagines unexpected and overlooked materials, transforming them into intimate assemblage sculpture. The challenging delivery of her second child was the...
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From Wall Street to Weed Innovator w/Charlotte Hanna
Charlotte Hanna shares the story of how she pulled off her dramatic mid-life pivot, moving from successful careers on Wall Street and real estate to founding the innovative cannabis company Rebelle. Plus, how part of her mission is to change the perception of cannabis from that as a dirty,...
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Chucking My Career & Working My Way Back To My Passion w/ Christine Morrison
The story of how, at the age of 40, Christine Morrison walked away from her long and successful career as a fashion executive and beauty marketer (at the time she was a VP for Calvin Klein in NYC) to become a freelance writer. A lifelong fashion aficionado (think Carrie Bradshaw here, ladies)...
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Nancy Cartwright On Being The Voice Of Bart Simpson
Emmy-winning voiceover actress Nancy Cartwright on her remarkable 30-year plus career as the voice of a 10-year-old boy— Bart Simpson on The Simpsons TV show. With her hallmark humor and earthy personality, Nancy shares with Linda the story of how she originally auditioned for the role of Lisa...
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The Mysterious Illness That Landed My Mainstream Teen In Rehab Almost Overnight w/ Elizabeth Harris
The story of a Tennessee mother's relentless quest to find the root of her son's health issues after he rapidly went from a case of strep throat to erratic, destructive behavior and then a marijuana habit. While physicians diagnosed Elizabeth Harris' child with a wide-ranging variety of…
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What We Can Learn From Reoccurring Dreams w/ Dream Analyst Tayria Ward
While most of us quickly dismiss our dreams moments after awakening, 45-year dream analyst Tayria Ward, who has a PhD in depth psychology, believes we should pay attention to them—especially reoccurring ones. In this episode, she shares what we can learn from dreams (even the weird ones) and how...
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The Skincare Products A Beauty Industry Journalist/Critic Swears By w/ Jessica Defino
Beauty industry journalist and critic Jessica Defino shares what she has uncovered interviewing scientists about the long-term effects of using anti-aging products including two of the most highly touted: retinol and hyaluronic acid. The clean beauty proponent and minimalist also shares the four...
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How To Stop Being Afraid Of Getting Older w/Susan Feldman & Wendy Euler
An enlightening conversation with two women who will make you less afraid of getting older: 63-year-old Susan Feldman and 53-year-old Wendy Euler. Both women unabashedly put themselves out there as the face of their brands—both of which aim to stop age shaming. Both women experience life to the...
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Why We Need To Better Understand Women Who Choose Not To Have Kids
An enlightening conversation with two women who have made it part of their life's mission to give people a better understanding of women who choose not to have children—and to dispel some of the myths that surround those decisions (Gosh, she must have had a terrible childhood...) Dr. Amy…
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When Your Hair Just Isn't Cutting It
10-time Emmy nominee Jerilynn Stephens, who heads up the hair department for The Voice (NBC) and Legendary (HBO Max), doles out advice on that thing we care so ridiculously much about: our hair. Topics include styles and remedies for thinning hair; advice for coloring your own hair; the best...
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The Stories Behind The Images Of Our Fave Singers & Bands w/ Photographer Sherry Rayn Barnett
Photographer Sherry Rain Barnett has captured some of the most iconic legends in music— from rock to pop…from disco to punk: Prince, Sting, Jackson Browne, Bonnie Raitt, Joni Mitchell, Carole King, James Taylor, Judy Collins, Janis Joplin—the list is endless. In this episode, Sherry shares some…
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Are You With You Soul Mate?
Relationship expert Liz Pryor joins Linda for an exploration into the notion of having and being with a soul mate. Is there such a thing? How do you know if you are with yours? And: how to find one. Plus how to cultivate a soul mate-like relationship with your partner.
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Does Powdered Collagen Really Work?
Everyone, it seems, is using powdered collagen these days. Jennifer Aniston, the face of one of the more popular brands, glows in the ads. Nutritionists and social media influencers wax about its merits. But where is the proof—the research—that says edible collagen works for anti-aging? In this...
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First Your Kids, Now Your Aging Parents: Grappling w/Caretaker Burnout w/Laurie James
Tips and coping strategies for The Sandwiched Generation— middle-aged adults who are caring for both their aging parents and their own children—from Laurie James, author of Sandwiched: A Memoir of Holding on and Letting Go. Laurie shares about her journey of raising four teenagers, while at the...
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How To Let Go Of Old Dreams & Create New Ones w Shannon Kenny Carbonell
For most of her life, actress Shannon Kenny Carbonell was on a mission: trying to become a famous actress. Though she underwent extensive training and education and ultimately became a successful working actress, she never quite achieved the status that she envisioned. And when, as the wife of...
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The Masked Singer Emmy Award Winning Costume Designer Marina Toybina
Five-time Emmy award-winning costume designer Marina Toybina shares about her journey as the child of Russian immigrants who taught herself to sew at the age of 8—to becoming one of the most sought-after behind-the-scenes professionals in Hollywood. Marina dishes on everything from designing...
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What The World's Most Progressive Women Are Doing For Health & Wellness
Megan Retterath, Chief Medical Officer of Next Health shares about the progressive practice of ordering and paying for your own diagnostic tests—tests which can assess things like vitamin deficiencies, gut health, micronutrient levels, diet issues, cortisone levels (stress) etc. She also details...
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The Daily Show Co-Creator Madeleine Smithberg Walks Away From Producing Career To Turn Camera On Herself
After a successful TV producing career which included co-creating The Daily Show, as well as Emmy and Peabody Awards, Madeleine Smithberg walked away from it all to follow her heart—literally. With a lifelong passion for food, Madeleine did something she'd dreamed of: she kicked off her own…
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Navigating College Admissions In A Post Varsity Blues Scandal & Covid World
The Varsity Blues scandal blew the lid off the college admissions process two years ago this month. For many parents, the scandal underscored what they already were feeling: the process of getting your kid into a good college is not only challenging, it can be unfair — and even corrupt. With...
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My Visit To A Sex Spa w Le Minou Founder Leslie Busick
In this episode I visit Le Minou in Beverly Hills, a health & wellness center aimed at improving the sexual experience for women, interviewing founder Leslie Busick and chief medical officer OB- GYN Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz. Leslie, who is 28, founded Le Minou after experiencing painful and...
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Wasted Fresh Produce: The Environmental Impact & How To Reduce It w Andrea Collins
40-percent of food in the United States goes uneaten and the majority of that wasted food is fresh produce. On this episode, we examine the growing problem of wasted fresh produce and the negative impact on the environment—from wasting our resources to filling our landfills to the dangerous…
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A Beauty Industry Giant Wants You To Stop Paying $50 For A $5 Lipstick w Marcia Kilgore
After 30 years in the beauty industry, during which she founded 5 successful brands, Marcia Kilgore is now running what she believes will be her most successful venture yet. Beauty Pie is a beauty club in which members have access to the highest end cosmetics and skincare products in the world at...
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How To Slow Down The Body's Aging Process w Naturopathic Dr. Jannine Krause
Naturopathic doctor and acupuncturist Jannine Krause shares what you can do to slow down the aging process on your body. From switching from wine to tequila to eating certain herbs like oregano, Dr. Krause offers strategic suggestions for clean eating, body movement (break out of that exercise...
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When You Need A Reset For 2021 w Kathi Sharpe-Ross
Whether it is a new job, hobby or project, sometimes we know we need change but kicking it off is downright daunting. In this episode reinvention expert Kathi Sharpe-Ross shows us how to lean into the downtime that most of us are experiencing right now due to the pandemic, break down the effort...
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Coping With Heightened Grief Over The Holidays w Therapist Melissa Brohner-Schneider
Feelings of loss can intensify over the holidays. Whether the loved one passed several years ago or more recently, we can feel melancholy and even stressed out at the prospect of putting on a face of "good cheer." Sometimes we feel like breaking down and crying, yet we feel guilty if we do…
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Chick Flick Movie Producer Suzanne Farwell
With the holidays approaching (peak movie watching season), a re-run of Linda's 2017 interview with chick flick movie producer extraordinaire Suzanne Farwell (It's Complicated, The Holiday, Something's Gotta Give). Listen in on some of the behind-the-scenes action on those classics—plus Suzanne's...
About this show
Journalist Linda Grasso hosts candid conversation with fascinating women about the things that matter most: happiness, health and purpose. SheSez is a master class for the modern woman.In her signature unabashed style, the well-known TV broadcaster showcases her seasoned interviewing skills, fueled by a keen sense of what women want to know. With thoughtful cadence and saucy humor, Linda peels back the layers on each guest, giving equal time to successes and failures. Interviewees come from many stages and walks of life, ranging from Fortune 500 executives to forward thinkers to illuminating women who just have it down. Each 30-40 minute episode offers tangible takeaways for the listener: the secrets to living as healthy as possible, getting what you want out of life and achieving success on your own terms.
Hosted by
Linda Grasso