Jane Wilkens Michael Better Than Before
Through her books and nationally syndicated beauty, health and fitness columns, Jane Wilkens Michael has helped change the lives of millions of readers who have experienced a life-altering event by encouraging them to become Better Than Before. Now Jane’s experience and expertise can be heard on talk radio. On their journey, her listeners will learn simple steps to relax, replenish and rejuvenate — to become Better Than Before. www. BeMajor.org or www.janewilkensmichael.com
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April 8, 2021 • 30 min
An inspirational talk with Mallika Chopra - Jane’s very special guest today is media entrepreneur, best-selling author and world-renowned public speaker Mallika Chopra. In addition to all of her own remarkable and extensive achievements, Mallika has joined with her legendary father, Deepak Chopra, and also extremely accomplished brother, Gotham, to found the YouTube channel The Chopra Well, to provide fun yet thought-provoking vide...
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March 4, 2021 • 36 min
Dr. Drew on feeling Better Than Before after COVID - Jane’s guest today is the world-renowned internist and addiction specialist, best-selling author, and prolific television, radio and podcasting host, Dr. Drew Pinsky. Dr. Drew, who has appeared on virtually every national and cable network, and hosted such award-winning shows as Loveline, Dr. Drew On Call, Lifechangers, Celebrity Rehab with Dr Drew, The Dr. Drew Podcast, This Lif...
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February 4, 2021 • 29 min
Jane’s special guest today is Karamo Brown, the trusted culture expert on the Netflix hit series Queer Eye, whose accolades, besides reality TV star, also include best-selling author, host, activist, producer, Dancing with the Stars contestant, and devoted dad. Karamo lives his life for others and gives much of his time to charities, politics and non-profits. Beloved by millions of fans, in these stressful times, Karamo has become ...
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January 21, 2021 • 32 min
During these challenging months when we spend so much time sheltering in place, many of us are taking the time to learn new skills. And Lidia Bastianich, Jane’s very special guest today, is uniquely suited to share the secrets of her years of success as the paragon of Italian-American cuisine. Indeed, Lidia is a world-renowned celebrity chef as well as an Emmy award-winning television host of a plethora of cooking shows on PBS and...
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January 7, 2021 • 25 min
Don’t let your New Year’s resolutions go up in smoke - In this unprecedented pandemic, we are all tempted to increase–or at least stay with–comforting yet bad habits. For example, there's Beaujolais—or is it Rosé—all day. Or the newly popular “Quarantini!” But perhaps the most detrimental addiction of all for our health is smoking. Jane’s guest today, Ross Mathews, one of television’s most delightful hosts, has triumphantly suc...
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December 29, 2020 • 29 min
Vicki Lawrence on Humor, Health and Happiness - No matter what we are going through at the moment, it is essential for our psyches to try to remain as positive as possible. And the best way to do that is through humor! After all, you can never be depressed while you are laughing. Jane's special guest today, Vicki Lawrence, has kept us all gleeful for decades. A beloved, multi-talented actress, comedienne and singer, Vicki is b...
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November 26, 2020 • 21 min
LaVerne Cox on life and beauty - Jane’s guest today is the extraordinarily talented and glamorous—not to mention, gorgeous— LaVerne Cox. Indeed, LaVerne, an icon of icons, is a four- time Emmy-nominated actress, Emmy winning documentary film producer, and a prominent equal rights advocate. While her groundbreaking role in the Netflix drama, Orange Is the New Black, first brought her to the attention of diverse audiences all over th...
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November 12, 2020 • 26 min
Julie Bowen discusses her new docuseries - Jane’s guest, for an encore performance, is the fabulous Julie Bowen. After 11 years and two Emmy wins from her role as the hilarious Claire Dunphy in Modern Family, Julie is pursuing new and exciting opportunities. In addition to starring in critically acclaimed movies and an upcoming TV sitcom, Julie is also the narrator of a powerful new 4-part docuseries called “Population Health.” Pro...
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October 15, 2020 • 31 min
Cousin Brucie is back on 77WABC Radio - Jane’s guest today is the legendary radio personality Bruce Morrow, known by his legions of fans worldwide as Cousin Brucie. Inducted into both the National Radio Hall of Fame and the National Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame, this acclaimed and beloved broadcasting icon, who first introduced fans to The Beatles, The Stones, 60’s Soul and Surf music, to name but a few, has just return...
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September 24, 2020 • 25 min
Debbie Allen on celebrating the ones we love - Jane’s guest today is the multi-talented Debbie Allen, a Tony and Golden Globe award-winning director, producer, actress, dancer and choreographer. Debbie rose to fame in the 80's series, Fame, and currently stars on, and is also an Executive Producer of, ABC's Grey’s Anatomy. She plays the formidable Dr.Katherine Avery, a brilliant, vibrant, sexy, 60-something world-class surg...
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August 27, 2020 • 25 min
Tony Hale on overcoming asthma - Jane’s guest today is the incredibly talented Tony Hale. We all know him from his roles in the groundbreaking Fox comedy series Arrested Development, in Walt Disney/Pixar’s Toy Story 4, and as the hilariously obsequious Gary Walsh on the HBO political comedy VEEP — for which he won two Primetime Emmy Awards. He now also voices Archibald in the DreamWorks show, Archibald's Next Big Thing, the ani...
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July 31, 2020 • 22 min
Regis Philbin's list of accomplishments as infinite as his appeal was universal. And having known him over the years—for a while we even went to the same gym—I wanted to add my personal tribute to the avalanche of accolades that have come pouring in. Regis had a way of making everyone he met feel instantly at ease. While some stars are totally different in real life, his sense of humor and sincere warmth were exactly the same a...
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July 16, 2020 • 32 min
Insights from inside the Golden Door - In the history of beauty, health and wellness havens, none shine brighter than the legendary Golden Door in Escondido, California. Acquired and expanded by the noted philanthropist Joanne Conway, The Door's 600 rolling mountain acres of celestial serenity make for a unique opportunity for a maximum of forty visitors per week to relax, rejuvenate and transform the mind, body and spirit. I...
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July 2, 2020 • 26 min
A renowned optometrist on optimal eye care - Our eyes are not only the windows to our soul, but they also give us an insight into our overall health. So says Jane’s special guest today, the highly distinguished Dr. Barbara Horn, a dedicated doctor of optometry, based in North Carolina, and the current President of the American Optometric Association. On this segment, Dr. Horn will discuss how to shield and protect our eyes from the...
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May 28, 2020 • 33 min
Staying calm while carrying on - Jane’s guest today is Dr. John McGrail, a renowned self-improvement expert and much sought-after hypnotherapist and spiritual teacher on personal growth and successful life transformation. He has developed a unique and powerful process, the McGrail Method of Quantum Synthesis, a true fusion of art and science, wisdom and practice, an amalgam of his lifelong study of the human condition and spiritual...
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April 30, 2020 • 25 min
A talk with an Olympic swimming legend - Jane’s guest today is Rowdy Gaines, the renowned, three-time Olympic gold medalist and International Swimming Hall of Fame member, once known as the world’s fastest human being. Today, he’s a celebrated sportscaster and analyst for major networks such as CBS, NBC and ESPN. Yet with all his accolades and accomplishments, this greatest American sprint freestyler of his time, also faced a serio...
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April 3, 2020 • 25 min
Jane's guest today is the renowned journalist Alix Strauss, a four-time author, much sought-after social satirist, and a frequent contributor to the New York Times. Her articles have also been featured in Time Magazine, Travel & Leisure, Conde Nast Traveler, Departures, and Oprah, among numerous other publications. Covering a range of topics from trends in beauty, travel and food to celebrity interviews, Alix has also been ...
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February 27, 2020 • 32 min
Super Model to Super Mogul - Jane’s guest today is the fashion and home industry icon Kathy Ireland. Kathy’s career as a supermodel turned super mogul is epitomized by the fact that she has appeared on the cover of countless healthy and beauty magazines and been featured in 13 consecutive issues of Sport's Illustrated, as well as in the likes of Forbes and Success. Indeed, as the CEO and chief designer of Kathy Ireland® Worldw...
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February 13, 2020 • 30 min
Fashion Forward - Bleusalt, a collection of exquisitely soft, made in America, luxury essentials are the compelling creations of the keen eye, fashion sense and ne plus ultra personal style of its dynamic founder, Lyndie Benson. A paean to the beauty of her beloved Malibu Beach, the line combines the raw beauty of nature and the spirit of the ocean with an easy, elegant comfort that has become a must-have for such A-list celebritie...
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January 16, 2020 • 31 min
Traveling the World with Samantha Brown - Jane’s guest today is the preeminently peripatetic Samantha Brown, host of PBS TV’s Places to Love. Known for her engaging personality and her ability to convey the true character of the people and places she visits throughout the world, Samantha has been inspiring wanderlust since her television journey first began with Travel Channel’s Great Hotels. Since then, her career has taken her to...
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