In this solo episode, I open up about a realization I had while traveling through Europe — and share how I rediscovered why values matter.

You’ll also hear — what it means to receive and feel worthy again; how a trip to Europe cracked open a forgotten value; the emotional terrain of perimenopause and self-trust; the importance of not gaslighting ourselves through change, and why boundaries are sacred and BS of any kind is no longer tolerated. Hope you enjoy and feel free to share it with a friend!

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Dr. Comen has dedicated her medical career to saving the lives of women. An award-winning, internationally sought-after clinician and physician-scientist, Dr. Comen works as a medical oncologist with a specialty in breast cancer at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and is an assistant professor of medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College. She earned her BA in the history of science from Harvard College and her MD from Harvard Medical School, then completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital and her fellowship in oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. She’s the author of All In Her Head: The Truth and Lies Early Medicine Taught Us About Women’s Bodies and Why It Matters Today which we discuss on the show today.

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ZOE’s menopause research shows that perimenopause and menopause symptoms can be reduced through nutrition. Thousands of women took part in their research and the findings show that changing food habits may reduce the chance of having a particular menopause symptom by up to 37% for some women, and this includes women taking HRT. It’s no surprise that what you eat can impact how you feel In this interview you’ll learn more about the research and specific food and lifestyle modifications that make a difference.

My two guests are: Dr. Federica Amati, who works as Head Nutritionist for science and nutrition company, ZOE and holds a PhD in Clinical Medicine Research from Imperial College London, has a masters in Public Health and is an Association for Nutrition (AfN) accredited Nutritionist. Alongside her research and nutrition work, Federica has written two books, Recipes for a Better Menopause and Every Body Should Know This, which was recently released in the UK.

Sarah Berry is a Professor at King’s College London and has run more than 35 human nutrition studies. Notably, she is the Chief Scientist at ZOE, the science and nutrition company. She’s the lead nutritional scientist for the ZOE PREDICT study — the world’s largest in-depth nutritional research program and leads research across menopause, microbiome and sleep.

This is a deep dive into how to use nutrition to manage menopausal symptoms so be sure to share it with your friends!

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Are you in a fashion rut? Do you have a closet full of clothes but struggle with what to wear? Do you want to elevate your every day style so you feel great? Would you like to know how to create a capsule wardrobe and one for travel? You’ll learn a simple 5-step process for getting organized around dressing well so you look and feel your best no matter the occasion. Mary Lou Andre, who is a nationally recognized stylist, corporate image consultant, speaker and author, is here to share simple strategies and some of her favorite brands she’s loving these days. If you enjoy learning about fashion and style, or your sense of style has changed, or you just want to understand an easy way to get organized around looking your best, this interview is for you. While on the show notes page, we’d love for you to join our newsletter. You’ll receive more inspiration and tips to live your best midlife.

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GUEST BIO: Mary Lou Andre is a nationally recognized stylist, corporate image consultant, speaker and author. She is founder and president of Organization By Design, Inc., a Needham, Massachusetts-based wardrobe management, fashion and image consulting firm that helps individuals and organizations understand the power of being appropriately dressed in a variety of situations. Her fashion and professional image insights are regularly featured in national publications such as In Style, Real Simple, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Marie Claire, The Chicago Tribune, The Boston Globe, Esquire, Executive Female, Family Circle, Sales & Marketing Magazine, Woman’s Day, Working Mother and The Washington Post. She is the author of Ready to Wear: An Expert’s Guide to Choosing and Using Your Wardrobe

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In this inspiring conversation, we are joined by Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir — a visionary artist, filmmaker, systems thinker, and the creative force behind InnSæi — to explore the power of intuition, imagination, and inner transformation as drivers of meaningful change. Hrund shares her journey across a diverse career, her deep belief in the balance between the rational and intuitive, and how embracing our inner wisdom can lead to more compassionate and sustainable futures. We all have intuition and the ability to access it and you’ll learn tools to connect with your intuition and understand just how important it is for our lives—personally and professionally. Share it with a friend!

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GUEST BIO: Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir is an Icelandic thought leader, author, filmmaker, entrepreneur, and TED/keynote speaker. She is remodelling our understanding of intuition, through the Icelandic concept of InnSæi. Through her writing, coaching and speaking, she helps individuals and organisations rethink and reshape their relationship with change, uncertainty, and intuition, bringing together some of the world’s foremost research and practices on the fundamental role intuition plays when we take decisions, lead, build teams and innovate in times of uncertainty.Hrund has had leading roles in investments and innovation in the Nordics, development and post-conflict reconstruction with the UN in Europe and Asia. She led Iceland’s Sustainability centre Festa, transforming its role, stakeholder engagement and size from 2019-2023. Hrund is a trusted coach and advisor to leaders around the world. She is an Advisory Council Member at Yale’s International Leadership Center, a Nordic Ignite Angel Ambassador, and has been recognised as a Yale World Fellow, World Economic Young Global Leader (alumni) and WEF Cultural Leader.

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In this powerful episode, I sit down with somatic practitioner and author Karden Rabin to explore the fascinating world of nervous system regulation and how it holds the key to physical, emotional, and mental healing. Karden, author of The Secret Language of the Body: Regulate Your Nervous System, Heal Your Body and Free Your Mind, breaks down the science and somatics behind trauma, stress, chronic pain, and emotional patterns — and reveals how tuning into your body can set help you transform your health.

Whether you’re dealing with burnout, trauma, anxiety, autoimmune disease, or just want to learn more nervous system regulation, this conversation is packed with insights and tools to help you reclaim your well-being from the inside out. Be sure to share it with your friends!

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Book: The Secret Language of the Body by Karden Rabin and Jennifer Mann
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The Body Keeps The Score
Healing Back Pain
Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity

GUEST BIO: Karden Rabin is a nervous system medicine practitioner and an expert in the fields of trauma and psychophysiological disorders. Over the last fifteen years he has combined principles of bodywork, brain retraining, and somatic trauma therapies and helped thousands of clients across the globe heal from chronic pain and illness. Karden is the Co-Founder of SOMIA and a regular contributor to Bessel Van Der Kolk’s Trauma Research Foundation. He has led programming for The Wounded Warrior Project, Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, and Starbucks.

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Learn how to regulate your nervous system and heal your life with Karden Rabin, the co-author of "The Secret Language of the Body: Heal Your Body, Free Your Mind". Karden shares why it is the path to healing pain, anxiety, depression, food sensitivites, and other issues that impact the body and mind. He explains why your nervous system can get dysregulated, the symptoms it might produce, and practical exercises you can implement today to regain a sense of your true self.

This is a deep dive into understanding your nervous system and how to speak the language of your body. Absolutely fascinating conversation. Be sure to share it with your friends!

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Other Books Mentioned:
The Body Keeps The Score
Healing Back Pain
Healing Trauma

GUEST BIO: Karden Rabin is a nervous system medicine practitioner and an expert in the fields of trauma and psychophysiological disorders. Over the last fifteen years he has combined principles of bodywork, brain retraining, and somatic trauma therapies and helped thousands of clients across the globe heal from chronic pain and illness. Karden is the Co-Founder of SOMIA and a regular contributor to Bessel Van Der Kolk’s Trauma Research Foundation. He has led programming for The Wounded Warrior Project, Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, and Starbucks.

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I believe in preventative health and today I am discussing my experience getting my second colonoscopy at the age of 53. The recommended age for colonoscopies is now 45 instead of 50. I think many people put it off because they don’t know what is going to happen, so I’m going into detail (without sharing TMI) so you can feel prepared.

I put my colonoscopy off for too long because I didn’t have enough information, so I wanted to share what I know based on what I went through in case it helps you. Also, my first colonoscopy was incomplete. In this solocast I share what was different the second time around, including the anesthesia used and why I scheduled it for a different time of day.

This episode is not advice. It is for entertainment purposes only. Anything dealing with your health should be discussed with your trusted healthcare provider, always.

First Episode I did on getting a colonoscopy.

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