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The Seam Podcast
by The Seam, Lynne Cohen Foundation
Welcome to The SEAM Podcast, your go-to resource for transformative insights into women's medicine and preventive health from The Lynne Cohen Foundation. Whether it's sun safety, body positivity, or the latest advancements in medicine, our episodes cover a wide range of topics that empower you to take charge of your health. Tune in to The SEAM Podcast and embark on a journey of knowledge, empowerment, and optimal well-being. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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Season 4 Episode 22: Why You Don't Have To Live With Discomfort
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Season 4 Episode 21: Menopause, Hormones & Metabolism: What Women Need to Know | Dr. Pooja Gidwani
What actually happens to your metabolism as your hormones begin to change—and why does women’s healthcare so often treat each piece of the body separately? This week on The SEAM, Amy Cohen Epstein sits down with Dr. Pooja Gidwani, MD, MBA, a physician double board-certified in Internal Medicine…
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Season 4 Episode 20: Why Women Need to Lift Heavy: Maria Chase on Menopause, Muscle & Red Light Therapy
What does it really take to stay strong as we age? Amy Cohen Epstein sits down with Maria Chase, founder of BURN and BUILD, to talk about strength training for women, building and maintaining muscle through menopause, and the fitness philosophy behind one of Southern California’s most in-demand...
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Season 4 Episode 19: What Are You Really Hungry For? with Kim Shapira
Amy Cohen Epstein sits down with registered dietitian, nutrition therapist, and author Kim Shapira to rethink our relationship with food\. Drawing on nearly three decades of experience, Kim looks beyond diets and willpower to the habits, emotions, stress, and signals that shape how we eat To…
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Season 4 Episode 18: Rethinking Thyroid Cancer: What Patients Need to Know
From AI-powered diagnostics to targeted therapies, thyroid care is entering a new era. In this episode of The SEAM, Dr. Stephanie Smooke Praw discusses how thyroid cancer is diagnosed and treated today, the growing role of artificial intelligence in clinical care, the history and science behind...
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Season 4 Episode 17: Can We Treat Some Breast Cancers With Less? Dr. Eleonora Teplinsky Explains
Breast cancer care is changing — and becoming more personalized. In this episode of The SEAM Podcast, breast medical oncologist Dr. Eleonora Teplinsky joins Amy Cohen Epstein to discuss the future of breast cancer prevention, treatment, and survivorship. They explore menopause and hormone therapy...
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Season 4 Episode 16: Lynne Cohen Foundation Event Recording: Menopause, HRT & Cancer Prevention with Dr. Lynda Roman
This conversation was recorded live as part of The SEAM Salons, an intimate series of in-person gatherings created by the Lynne Cohen Foundation to bring curated groups of women into candid, expert-led conversations about preventive health, cancer risk, medicine, advocacy, and the questions we…
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Season 4 Episode 15: Preventive Medicine and Perimenopause: Whole Patient Medicine with Carley Cassity, NP
When your body starts to feel unfamiliar — your sleep changes, anxiety appears out of nowhere, migraines intensify, weight shifts, hormones fluctuate — it can be hard to know where to begin. In this episode of The SEAM Podcast, Amy Cohen Epstein sits down with Carley Cassity, NP, for a smart,...
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Season 4 Episode 14: Dense Breasts, Mammograms & What Your Screening Can Miss | Dr. Hannah Milch
What does it really mean to have dense breasts—and how does breast density affect what a mammogram can see? In this episode of The SEAM Podcast, Amy Cohen Epstein sits down with Dr. Hannah Milch, a breast-specialized radiologist at UCLA, for a clear, candid conversation about breast cancer...
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A Mother’s Day Message from Amy Cohen Epstein | Lynne Cohen Foundation
This Mother’s Day, Lynne Cohen Foundation founder Amy Cohen Epstein reflects on the mothers we love, the mothers we miss, and the women whose futures we still have the power to protect. Make a Mother’s Day gift in honor of a mother, daughter, sister, friend, or woman you love:...
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Season 4 Episode 12: The Future of Ovarian Cancer Care with Dr. Mona Guo
What does prevention really look like when cancer risk is part of your life? In this episode of The SEAM Podcast, Amy Cohen Epstein sits down with Dr. Mona Guo, gynecologic oncologist at USC Keck and part of the Lynne Cohen Foundation Preventive Care Clinic, for a conversation on risk-reducing...
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Season 4 Episode 11: Annie Taube of LoveShackFancy on Inheriting Breast Cancer Fear and Learning to Keep Moving
In this episode of The SEAM Podcast, Amy Cohen Epstein sits down with Annie Taube, Head of Marketing at LoveShackFancy, for an in-depth conversation about breast cancer, motherhood, ambition, and the reality of holding a full life together. A breast cancer survivor and mother of teenagers, Annie...
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Season 4 Episode 10: The Microbiome and the Art of Paying Attention with Ara Katz, co-CEO of SEED
In this thoughtful follow-up conversation, Amy Cohen Epstein speaks with Seed co-founder and co-CEO Ara Katz about the science of gut health, the invisible systems that shape how we feel, and the daily choices that influence far more than we realize. For more, follow The Seam on Instagram, watch...
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Season 4 Episode 9: Medicine for Midlife: Dr. Gusty Swift on Hormones, the Gut–Brain Axis, and Nervous System Reset
Perimenopause can feel like a slow unraveling. You’re waking up at 3 a.m. Your anxiety feels new. Your periods are changing. Your skin, your sleep, your stress tolerance — all different. And yet, you’re told your labs are “normal.” In this episode of The SEAM Podcast, Amy Cohen Epstein sits down...
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Season 4 Episode 8: When Legacy Becomes a Love Language Natasha Gregson Wagner on Memory, Motherhood, and Natalie Wood
In this deeply personal conversation, Natasha Gregson Wagner returns to The SEAM Podcast to reflect on grief, legacy, and the quiet ways love is passed from mother to daughter. Speaking with Amy Cohen Epstein, Natasha shares how losing her mother, legendary actress Natalie Wood, shaped her...
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Season 4 Episode 7: Progress Over Perfect: Dana Grinnell (Free Living Co.) on Non-Toxic Essentials, Winter Skin, and Ditching “Fragrance”
Dana Grinnell, founder of Free Living Co. in Park City, joins us for a practical, zero-shame conversation about what “clean living” actually means, and how to make it doable in real life. Drawing on her nearly two decades working in medical devices and her lived experience navigating product...
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Season 4 Episode 6: Unpacking The Curated Day Planner: Founder Kerri O’Hara on ADHD-Friendly Planning, Mental Load, and Rethinking New Year’s Resolutions
January often arrives with a familiar mix of motivation and pressure: new goals, new systems, and yet another promise to “do better.” In this episode of the SEAM Podcast, host Amy Cohen Epstein sits down with Kerri O’Hara, founder of The Curated Day Planner, to examine why traditional approaches…
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Season 4 Episode 5: Purpose-Driven Health: Justine Reichman on Impact, Food & Women Thriving
Justine Reichman is founder and CEO of NextGen Purpose and host of the Essential Ingredients podcast. She joins Amy Cohen Epstein to explore how a mission-driven framework around food, wellness and women’s health becomes a key part of cancer prevention and survivorship. From longevity to...
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Season 4 Episode 4: Hormones, Longevity & Early Detection: A Sun Valley Q&A with Dr. Roohi Jeelani and Annbeth Eschbach
Recorded live at the Lynne Cohen Foundation’s 2025 Sun Valley gathering, this special episode brings together three leading voices reshaping the future of women’s preventive health: Dr. Roohi Jeelani, double board-certified Reproductive Endocrinologist and Fertility Specialist; Annbeth Eschbach,...
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Season 4 Episode 3: Life After the Scan: Isabel Galiano on Redefining Yourself After Cancer
When you’ve heard the words “you have cancer,” it’s almost impossible not to compare yourself to the person you were before diagnosis. For integrative cancer coach and breast cancer survivor Isabel Galiano, that comparison became a quiet form of self-punishment—until she learned to measure her…
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Season 4 Episode 2: Resetting Longevity: Annbeth Eschbach on the Future of Wellness After Cancer
Health-industry veteran and longevity visionary Annbeth Eschbach (CEO & Co-founder of ResetOne) has built her career bridging spa, fertility, fitness and wellness. In this episode, she joins Amy Cohen Epstein to talk about what “well after” really means for women who’ve faced cancer — not just...
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Season 4 Episode 1: Shay Moraga On The Loneliness Of Survival And The Birth Of Shay’s Warriors
For many survivors, the hardest part of cancer begins when treatment ends. Shay Moraga knows that feeling intimately—and she turned it into a mission. As founder of Shay’s Warriors: Life After Cancer, Shay created a space for women to find support, wellness, and belonging in the often-overlooked...
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Season 3 Episode 25: From Burnout to Balance: Stephanie Matsuba on Mental Health, Movement & Finding Strength Through Structure
This week on The SEAM Podcast, Amy Cohen Epstein, founder of the Lynne Cohen Foundation, sits down with Stephanie Matsuba — artist, actress, and powerhouse instructor from BURN Los Angeles, who led this year’s Kickin’ Cancer warm-up — for an intimate conversation about mental health, fitness, and...
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Season 3 Episode 24: Nikki Boyer on Dying for Sex, Breast Cancer Awareness, and Carrying Molly’s Legacy
When Nikki Boyer’s best friend Molly was diagnosed with stage IV breast cancer, their friendship became the story the world would come to know as Dying for Sex. In this Breast Cancer Awareness Month special, Nikki opens up about soulmates, grief, and the lessons Molly left behind. In this episode...
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Season 3 Episode 23: Marla Tellez Celebrates 10 Years Hosting Kickin’ Cancer | Fighting Breast & Ovarian Cancer
Marla Tellez returns for her 10th year as host of Kickin’ Cancer — and this time, as a new mom. In this special installment of our mini-series, she sits down with Amy Cohen Epstein to reflect on a decade of championing women’s health, the power of community, and the deeply personal reasons this...
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Season 3 Episode 22: Dr. Roohi Jeelani on Fertility, Risk, and Reclaiming the Conversation
Double board-certified reproductive endocrinologist Dr. Roohi Jeelani joins the SEAM Podcast to talk about the critical intersections of fertility, genetics, and cancer risk, and why proactive reproductive care is a form of self-advocacy. In this conversation with host Amy Cohen Epstein, Dr....
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Season 3 Episode 21: The Most REAL Conversation About Boobs You Will Ever Hear!
After surviving breast cancer, Gina Lamanna wanted to do more than just move on — she wanted to change the conversation for the next generation. Today, Gina uses her 25+ years as a stylist and her survivor’s wisdom to redefine what thriving after cancer looks like. The Fondle Project empowers…
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Season 3 Episode 20: Wellness, Rewritten: Elissa Goodman on Healing, Reinvention & Listening to Your Body
In this special mini-series episode of The SEAM Podcast, holistic nutritionist and author Elissa Goodman joins Amy Cohen Epstein for a deeply personal conversation about healing after loss, redefining wellness, and navigating motherhood, grief, and purpose. Together, she and Amy explore the…
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Season 3 Episode 19: Laughter Through Loss: Gila Pfeffer's Cancer Journey & "Nearly Departed"
Join us for an incredibly candid and inspiring conversation with author Gila Pfeffer as she navigates her cancer journey with remarkable humor and resilience. In this podcast episode, Gila shares the raw realities and unexpected laughs from her acclaimed memoir, "Nearly Departed: Adventures in...
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Season 3 Episode 18: Beyond the Newborn Haze: Marla Tellez's Motherhood Journey Continues
In part two of our candid conversation with Marla Tellez, we move past the initial whirlwind of becoming a new mom and dive into the evolving journey. Marla shares more about navigating the ongoing shifts in identity, relationships, and daily life as motherhood progresses. Tune in for relatable...
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Season 3 Episode 17: The Surprising Link Between Gut Health and Clear Skin
In this episode, we speak with Maria Marlow about the importance of **gut health** and its impact on **skincare**. They honestly discuss acne and share personal stories, emphasizing why it’s a common topic in their families. For more, follow The Seam on Instagram, watch full episodes on Youtube…
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Season 3 Episode 16: Nailed It: Clean Beauty and the Power of Conscious Choices with CÔTE
What starts at the tips of your fingers could ripple through your whole body. In this episode of the SEAM Podcast, we sit down with Mary Lennon and Leah Yari, founders of CÔTE — the pioneering brand behind one of the first non-toxic nail salons and a growing line of clean beauty essentials — to...
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Season 3 Episode 15: Marla Tellez on Motherhood, Media & Showing Up for Each Other
A Kickin’ Cancer Series episode by The SEAM Podcast. This Mother’s Day, The SEAM Podcast debuts a special series for Kickin’ Cancer — celebrating the bonds between women and the communities that carry us. In our first episode, journalist and FoxLA anchor Marla Tellez joins us just weeks after...
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Season 3 Episode 14: Beauty, Boldness, and Becoming: Adrianna Abbott on Building Lillipop
In this episode of The SEAM Podcast, Amy Cohen Epstein sits down with Adrianna Abbott, founder of Lillipop Beauty — a clean beauty brand with a fierce commitment to joy, community, and inspiring young women. Adrianna opens up about the early days of Lillipop, what it means to build a business...
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Season 3 Episode 13: The Simple Beauty of Dear Annabelle with Founder, Marcie Pantzer
Dear Annabelle makes luxury paper products and home goods for those who appreciate the art and soul of meaningful exchange, whether it’s a hand-written note, an invitation to dinner, or a personal name card, made just for you. Inspired by the refined style and collector’s eye of founder Marcie...
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Season 3 Episode 12: Andrea Fohrman on Art, Advocacy, and Intuition
In this episode of the SEAM Podcast, Amy Cohen Epstein sits down with jewelry designer and creative visionary Andrea Fohrman to talk about how color, craft, and intuition shape her life and her work. Known for her celestial motifs and gemstone palettes, Andrea shares how her artistic process has...
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Season 3 Episode 11: Thriving at 49—A Birthday Celebration of Health, Wellness, and Vitality
This week, in the SEAM's first solo episode, Amy Cohen Epstein reflects on her 49th birthday, the significance with respect to her mother, Lynne Cohen's passing, and what she's learned in reaching this personal milestone. For more, follow The Seam on Instagram, watch full episodes on Youtube, or...
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Season 3 Episode 10: Bluebird Day: Megan Tady’s Heartfelt Exploration of Family, Healing, and the Power of Love
In this episode of the SEAM Podcast, Amy Cohen Epstein sits down with Megan Tady, author of Bluebird Day, to dive into her deeply emotional and captivating novel about family, loss, and personal healing. Megan shares the inspiration behind her book, which tells the story of mother-daughter ski...
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Season 3 Episode 9: Building Families Through Surrogacy with Marly Steinman
In this episode of the SEAM Podcast, Amy Cohen Epstein sits down with Marly Steinman, a licensed marriage and family therapist, and fertility expert, who shares her deeply personal journey through infertility and the path that led her to surrogacy. After struggling for over four years, Marly and...
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Season 3 Episode 8: How Holistic Healing, Social Connection, and Purpose Shape Our Health – A Conversation with Jules Timms Robertson RN
In this episode of the SEAM Podcast, Amy Cohen Epstein sits down with Jules Timms Robertson RN, the Wellness Advisor at Saltgrass Spa in Savannah, Georgia. Together, they explore the evolving world of wellness, from creating healing spaces that cater to both physical and emotional health to the...
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Season 3 Episode 7: Katelyn Burke on Losing Her Mom to Cancer & Her Journey to Wellness with Perspire Sauna Studio
In this episode of the SEAM Podcast, host Amy Cohen Epstein sits down with Katelyn Burke, the owner of Perspire Sauna Studio in Brentwood. Katelyn opens up about her deeply personal experience losing her mother to cervical cancer and how it ignited her passion for wellness. She shares how this...
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Season 3 Episode 6: Empowering Communities Through Cancer Support: A Conversation with Amy Sutton of Crossroads4Hope
Our very own Amy Cohen Epstein sits down with Amy Sutton, Chief Executive Officer of Crossroads4Hope, a community nonprofit organization based in New Jersey helping individuals and families navigate cancer diagnosis and treatment. Amy shares the incredible work being done by Crossroads4Hope to...
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Season 3 Episode 5: From Corporate to Creator: Lindsey Carter's Journey to Founding SET ACTIVE
In this episode of SEAM Podcast, we sit down with Lindsey Carter, founder of SET ACTIVE, as she shares her unexpected journey from leaving a string of corporate jobs to building a thriving activewear brand. Lindsey opens up about her early career decisions, the challenges of working in fast-paced...
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Season 3 Episode 4: Clean Eating, Holistic Health, and Healing with Elissa Goodman
In this insightful episode of the SEAM Podcast, we sit down with Elissa Goodman, a renowned holistic nutritionist and wellness expert. Elissa shares her transformative journey to health, navigating challenges with autoimmune disease and cancer, and how these experiences shaped her approach to…
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Season 3 Episode 3: The Uniquely Challenging Disease of Lung Cancer with Haley Fisher
Meet Haley Fisher, singer, lung cancer survivor, cancer awareness advocate, and friend of the Lynne Cohen Foundation. On the latest episode of the SEAM Podcast, Haley kindly shares her journey with lung cancer, a disease often overlooked in non-smokers. Though she was diagnosed early due to a CT...
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Season 3 Episode 2: Healing Through Nutrition: Yalda Alaoui's Journey with Eat Burn Sleep
Join us on this enlightening episode of the SEAM Podcast as we sit down with Yalda Alaoui, the visionary founder of Eat Burn Sleep. After facing her own battles with Ulcerative Colitis and Auto-Immune Haemolytic Anaemia, Yalda dedicated over a decade to researching inflammation and gut health,...
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Season 3 Episode 1: Nourishing Change: A Conversation with Camilla Marcus
In this episode of the SEAM Podcast, we sit down with Camilla Marcus, a passionate advocate for health, wellness, and sustainable food systems. As the founder of West~bourne, a plant-based restaurant in Los Angeles, Camilla has dedicated her career to redefining the dining experience by focusing…
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Season 2 Episode 25: Blending Influence & Impact: A Conversation with Allison Statter, CEO of Blended Strategy Group
We sit down with Allison Statter, CEO and Co-Founder of Blended Strategy Group, a trailblazing agency at the intersection of influencer marketing, brand partnerships, and celebrity endorsements. From navigating the fast-paced world of entertainment to creating meaningful partnerships that elevate...
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Season 2 Episode 24: Beyond the Basics: Dr. Alicia Robbins on Holistic Women's Wellness
In this episode of the SEAM Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Alicia Robbins, a Board Certified OBGYN, Menopause Practitioner, and Lifestyle Medicine Doctor. Dr. Robbins shares her expertise on women's health, emphasizing the importance of personalized care that addresses not just gynecological…
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Season 2 Episode 23: Crafting Memories with By Bago: Lauren Pudwill’s Journey of Family, Home, and Heart
In this heartfelt episode of the SEAM Podcast, we sit down with Lauren Pudwill, the creative force behind By Bago, a curated lifestyle and home goods company. Lauren shares her journey from her early inspirations to the founding of her brand, with a special focus on the deep connection she shared...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to The SEAM Podcast, your go-to resource for transformative insights into women's medicine and preventive health from The Lynne Cohen Foundation. Whether it's sun safety, body positivity, or the latest advancements in medicine, our episodes cover a wide range of topics that empower you to take charge of your health. Tune in to The SEAM Podcast and embark on a journey of knowledge, empowerment, and optimal well-being.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Seam, Lynne Cohen Foundation
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