What do you look for when selecting a personal doctor? Years of experience? Hospital affiliation? Expertise and specialty? Martha's latest guest began her journey into medicine as a young student with a passion for science, biology, and the deep desire to impact the lives of others. With more than 40 years in practice and medical research, Dr. Karen Behar is changing the way women look at health and wellness. As a general internist and the medical director of the Joan Tisch Center for Women's Health, Dr. Behar treats a wide variety of conditions, with a focus on preventive care and health maintenance. She caters to the unique needs of women, consolidating annual medical and GYN exams, mammograms, bone density, medical subspecialties, women's orthopedics, dermatology, and cancer risk, all in one place. In this podcast, Dr. Behar talks to Martha about her approach to women's care, the latest advice on women's imaging and testing, the importance of mental health, and what she wishes all her female patients to know as they enter their later years. Be sure to listen.

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Everybody wants to know – what are Martha’s secrets for keeping her skin in glowing good health? In this episode, she introduces her partner in her new skincare business, Elm Biosciences, Dr. Dhaval Bhanusali, to talk about the science behind their new products, five years in the making, as well as skincare essentials, myths and misconceptions. They are joined by Dr. Raja Sivamani and Dr Saranya Wiles, two of several hundred board-certified dermatologists who are on Elm Biosciences’ medical advisory board. You, too,can capture Martha’s signature glow!

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In this episode, Martha heads to a leafy corner of New York City’s West Village for cappuccino and conversation with acclaimed chef-restaurateurs Jody Williams and Rita Sodi. Together, they reflect on their devotion to the handmade, the heirloom, and the hyper-local in their celebrated restaurants, bars, and shops. Their empire shows how craftsmanship, curiosity and “10,000 daily details” can transform a street into a community. Listen in to hear the secrets behind their success.

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Artist Sheila Berger joins Martha to explore how a lifelong fascination with birds has taken flight in her public art, including her enormous stainless-steel bird on New York City’s Governors Island. The longtime friends discuss Sheila’s distinctive encaustic paintings, her powerful Hand Project, and the power of public art. They trace Sheila’s journey from her modeling career to free-spirited exotic travels and an artist’s life at home at the Chelsea Hotel. It’s a rich conversation celebrating a life shaped by curiosity, creativity, and compassion.

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In observance of the 60th birthday of Medicare and Medicaid Services, Martha interviews Dr. Mehmet Oz, the newly appointed head of these foundational healthcare programs. They discuss the history of Medicare and Medicaid, national concerns about the rising costs of prescription drugs, and the potential for AI to help modernize care and improve access, especially in rural areas. Dr. Oz explains recent policy changes—including a $50 billion Rural Transformation Fund and new interoperability laws—while Martha raises questions about food quality, medical access, and how to keep Americans healthier longer. Their candid conversation blends policy insight with personal anecdotes that speak to the future of American healthcare.

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Graydon Carter has the great gift of making his readers feel like insiders in the powerful and glamorous worlds he has covered, notably as the editor of Vanity Fair. He talks to Matha about his new book, When the Going was Good, which shares the stories behind the stories, from uncovering the mystery of the “Deep Throat” source to covering the OJ Simpson trial. Hear these veteran magazine editors dish about the brilliant writers and photographers, the iconic cover issues, the media moguls and the expense accounts that made that era of magazines so extraordinary.

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In celebration of Martha Stewart’s Gardening Handbook, her 101st book published this spring, and in partnership with Threads, comes this one-of-a-kind live audience podcast recording. Martha shares her signature gardening advice, from practical tips to delightfully candid takes, for beginners and seasoned green thumbs alike. In this special episode, Martha answers 20 questions sourced from her Threads followers, influencers, and celebrities including Serena Williams and Yung Gravy. Tune in for gardening wisdom straight from Martha’s own garden to yours.

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The fiercely hilarious actress and activist Jameela Jamil claims she doesn’t have a green bone in her body. But fear not. In this hilarious live podcast recorded at the New York Botanical Garden, Martha shares some beginner gardening tips, showing Jameela that there’s a place in the garden for everyone. Be prepared to laugh and learn.

This episode is brought to you by Miracle-Gro.

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