Fearless Fabulous You
Settle down with a glass or mug of your favorite libation for your personal “Empower Hour.” Motivational muse and health coach Melanie Young, author of Fearless Fabulous You! Lessons on Living Life on Your Terms and Getting Things Off My Chest, brings you insights, advice, and inspiration. Hear from dynamic women who are transforming lives by taking action and experts in health, wellness and nutrition to help you take charge of your destiny. #fearlessfabulousyou @mightymelanie Fearless Fabulous You Radio Show is broadcast live at Wednesday's at 12PM ET on W4WN Radio – The Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).
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May 31, 2023 • 46 mins
Nearly 30 percent of all food produced in the U.S. goes to waste each year. Food waste is one of the top 10 contributors to carbon output in the environment. Food scientist and natural foods product developer, Emily Darchuk, studied dairy science and sought a way to upcycle whey, the liquid byproduct left after cheesemaking. Producing one pound of cheese creates nine pounds of whey. Emily repurposes whey sourced from California dai...
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May 25, 2023 • 50 mins
“A strong woman stands up for herself. A stronger woman stands up for everybody else.”- Unknown. We've made inroads since the Women's Movement began and after the passage of the 19th Amendment giving women the right to vote. But we still have more work to do to achieve equal rights for all, says Fearless Fabulous You Host Melanie Young. In this episode she outlines ways to better advocate for yourself and for other women starting b...
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May 18, 2023 • 34 mins
Almost everyone has something to say about Martha Stewart being a cover model at age 81 for Sports Illustrated's 2023 swimsuit issue. For FFY Host Melanie Young it states: "Be Fearless and Fabulous Your Way." Age may be biological, and aging is inevitable, but attitude and keeping an open mind and sense of humor, plus plenty of self -care are what keeps you Ageless in Spirit, strong and glowing. Melanie shares her own tips to be "F...
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May 10, 2023 • 22 mins
How do you commemorate Mother's Day after losing your Mother? Do you continue to celebrate or remember or choose to distract yourself? Fearless Fabulous You Host Melanie Young shares how she will honor her mother after her death in 2022. She discusses how to handle the tangle of emotions around Mother's Day that can be painful for many who have either lost their mothers, who have difficult relationships with their mothers, or who a...
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May 3, 2023 • 12 mins
In a society where the emphasis is on looking young, what happens when face the inevitable passage of time? Fearless Fabulous You Host Melanie Young says, "Live better and with more attention and appreciation for what you have and what you can still accomplish." Aging is a badge of honor, not a curse if you focus on taking care of yourself and maintaining a healthy outlook. So why do many products focus on: "anti-aging" instead of ...
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April 26, 2023 • 48 mins
The CDC estimates that 20% of U.S. adults live with chronic pain- over 50 million people. Women are more likely to experience chronic pain than men. Pain management specialist, Dr. Andrea Furlan, MD, PhD, explains different types of pain, the relationship between pain and the brain, how to manage chronic pain through lifestyle changes and types of treatment. Dr. Furlan is author of "8 Steps to Conquer Chronic Pain: A Doctor’s Guide...
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April 12, 2023 • 50 mins
Jan Livingston Mokhtari, a writer and creative director,
and her husband, Marsh, an actor and National Geographic and Food Network host, have used their separate talents to support their passion for protecting ocean marine life and natural resources. They cofounded Gray Whale small batch gin, named for the Pacific Ocean's largest mammal. The gin's botanicals are sourced from California natural resources. One percent of all Gray Whal...
and her husband, Marsh, an actor and National Geographic and Food Network host, have used their separate talents to support their passion for protecting ocean marine life and natural resources. They cofounded Gray Whale small batch gin, named for the Pacific Ocean's largest mammal. The gin's botanicals are sourced from California natural resources. One percent of all Gray Whal...
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April 5, 2023 • 50 mins
Whole body positivity is important for girls and women of all ages. Women diagnosed with breast cancer face important choices about their bodies that can impact how they look and feel. In her book, "Flat as a Pancake," Lisa Konstadt discusses her breast cancer diagnosis and decision to have a bilateral mastectomy without reconstruction. Though her doctors questioned her choice to go flat saying she could be "emotionally affected," ...
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March 29, 2023 • 52 mins
What do bestselling author James Patterson, Col. Harlan Sanders and fashion designer, Marla Ginsburg have in common? They all had to reinvent to reach their current successes. And they are among the fabulous and inspiring entrepreneurs in "NEXT! The Power of Reinvention in Life and Work" by Joanne Lipman. A leading business journalist, Lipman explains the reinvention process of Search, Struggle, Stop, and Solution with helpful tips...
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March 22, 2023 • 25 mins
Who is your motivational muse? "Mine is Glinda the Good Witch in the Wizard of Oz," shares Fearless Fabulous You Host Melanie Young. Re-evaluating the meaning of home, finding one's inner strength, and taking that first step to a new direction are some of the inspirations from Frank Baum's "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz." Sometimes it takes reaching for a childhood book or movie to become inspired again. "You have always had the power...
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March 15, 2023 • 51 mins
Scarlett Lewis' six-year-old son, Jesse, was killed at his elementary school in Sandy Hook, CT on December 14, 2012, by a 20-year-old gunman- one of the worst mass school shootings in U.S. history. Three words Jesse wrote on the refrigerator that morning, Nurturing, Healing, Love, inspired Scarlett to establish the Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement, which offers free social and emotional learning (SEL) to schools to help people thou...
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March 9, 2023 • 27 mins
Wendy Diamond is a social impact entrepreneur and founder of Women's Entrepreneurship Day (WEDO) celebrated on November 17. WEDO is a year-round global nonprofit which empowers women business owners and brings awareness to the 250 million girls living in poverty. Wendy underscores how microloans have enabled many women in underserved communities and impoverished nations realize their full potential to own businesses, take charge of...
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March 2, 2023 • 50 mins
Jill Osur is founder/CEO of Teneral Cellars, a wine brand with an altruistic mission, donating 10% of profits to organizations working to facilitate gender and racial equality. "More women need to vote with their dollars and support woman and minority-run businesses," says Osur. Learn how this former UC Berkeley softball player, political fundraiser and woman-run business owner is using her sustainably famed wine brand to help "ope...
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February 22, 2023 • 53 mins
Do you have a special dish that you adore and that you would go to the ends of the earth to taste and learn to cook to perfection? For food writer, Sylvie Bigar, that dish is cassoulet, a one pot comfort of simmering beans and meats with a savory crust born out southwest France (Occitane/Languedoc). In her book, "Cassoulet Confessions" (Hardie Grant Books), Bigar shares her pursuit of authentic cassoulet, learning from the chef mas...
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February 15, 2023 • 49 mins
Cardiac arrest remains the #1 non-cancer cause of death for women and can happen at any age. How well do you know the warning signs of a heart attack? Columbia University Medical Center Cardiologist Dr. Jennifer Haythe shares essential information that can help reduce risk for heart disease and identify warning signs of a heart attack before it is too late.
Fearless Fabulous You is broadcast live Wednesdays at 12 Noon ET.
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February 10, 2023 • 51 mins
After being diagnosed with advanced-stage ovarian cancer, Elizabeth (Liz) Fisher focused on a diet of nourishing high fat foods. She discovered the pili nut and liked its rich, buttery taste and high concentration of vitamin E and magnesium. Liz blended pili nuts with coconut milk to create a dairy-free yogurt. No stranger to successfully building several natural food products, Liz and her team perfected her pili nut recipe to crea...
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February 2, 2023 • 47 mins
Do you have a friend who always seems to get what she wants out of life? Well, you can let life happen to you or you can make life happen for you. It is about “manifestation”- a transformational thinking process that can help you achieve what you want out of life. Nicole Rose Stillings, founder of Manifest Mindset, explains how “rewiring” the brain through daily mantras, positive thinking and delving into your inner soul can help y...
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January 26, 2023 • 46 mins
Have you ever entered a room of people you don't know and felt uncomfortable starting a conversation with anyone? What about just having a better conversation with someone you know? Well, pay attention (big tip!) to this episode. Communications Expert and Fearless Fabulous You Host Melanie Young provides helpful tips to open a conversation with a list of easy starter topics and better body language. Learn how to navigate conversati...
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January 20, 2023 • 34 mins
'Life begins at the end of your comfort zone"- Neale Donald Walsch, American author. So, what's holding you back? Life is about taking challenges, trying new things, getting your hands dirty and letting the wind ruffle your hair, says Fearless Fabulous You Host Melanie Young. She provides ways to step out of your comfort zone to expand your horizon, from changing daily habits to facing and conquering your fears. And she reads her f...
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January 2, 2023 • 52 mins
“There are eight rings in charity. The highest is when you help a person to help himself.”- Maimonides. This episode explores how to be a true giving person to lift up others without expecting anything in return. The guest is Fearless Fabulous You Host Melanie Young's Mother, Sonia Young, who died December 22, 2022. Known as The Purple Lady, Sonia Young dedicated her life to her "Purple Principle of Giving" a.k.a. "Do Unto Others" ...
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