Podcasts about long live you

Amy chats with Jane Wilkens Michael about her book Long Live You! A Step-by-Step Plan to Look and Feel Better Than Before.

As a lifestyle columnist who has helped millions of people live better than before, Jane Wilkens Michael gets to the heart of the matter in her new book, LONG LIVE YOU! in which she offers nine steps anyone can take to improve their quality, length, and enjoyment of life.

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 a frequent guest on national morning talk shows, including ABC, CBS, CNN, and most recently, The Today Show. On this segment, she and Jane talk about her storied career and her latest best-selling novel, Based Upon Availability. Alix also shares her favorite interviews, her thoughts on the power and responsibility of the media, as well as the discipline it takes to become a successful writer. Her wit and savvy shine through as she gives listeners her tips and tools that will make us all Better Than Before.

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® Worldwide, Kathy oversees an empire that includes over 17,000 diverse products that have impacted every aspect of our lives. In addition, she is a prolific author of  best sellers, the latest of which is Fashion Jungle, a riveting fiction that she co-wrote with renowned romance novelist Rachel Van Dyken. On this segment, Jane and Kathy talk about her new book, along with such tantalizing topics as her secrets to success, how her deep faith in God gives her peace of mind, strength and purpose, the importance of giving back and the joys of motherhood. She also shares her personal beauty, health and fitness tips, suggestions on how to stay calm and centered, and words of wisdom for becoming Better Than Before each and every day.

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 celebrities as Cindy Crawford and Patrick Dempsey, to name but two. On this segment, Lyndie talks with Jane about the challenges of having to start over after her decades-long marriage to musician Kenny G ended. Listeners will hear her inspiring advice and lifestyle tips on how she overcame a host of obstacles and, through sheer determination and unwavering drive and passion, was able to create what is rapidly becoming one of the world’s foremost trend-setting fashion brands. Indeed, Lyndie Benson is living proof that it is never too late to become Better Than Before.

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 over 250 cities in 74 countries and 44 of the United States, winning her numerous Emmy Awards in the process. A natural extension of her years on the road, Samantha has also created her own stylish and practical luggage line for HSN, the Home Shopping Network. Aside from sharing her favorite destinations, the topics that Jane and Samantha discuss on this segment include everything from what clothes and beauty products are essential to pack,to how to deal with jet lag and cope with travel anxiety, to suggestions for traveling alone. Furthermore, as the mother of six-year-old twins, Samantha imparts tips on how to fly with children and keep sane! She also talks about her exciting affiliation with AmaWaterways that produces unforgettable river cruises.

A Touch of Sugar - Viola Davis is a true American treasure. As we all know, she currently stars in the ABC hit series, How to Get Away with Murder, for which she received the primetime Emmy Award for “Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.” She had also been featured in such outstanding films as “The Help,” “Widows” and “Fences,” to name but a few. In fact, Viola is the first black actress to win Tony, Oscar and Emmy Awards. Adding to those honors, she has received two Screen Actors Guild Awards. Time magazine has twice named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world. Furthermore, Viola and her husband, Julius Tennon, develop and produce independent film, theater, television, and digital content across all facets of the entertainment industry. Yet above and beyond even these incalculable accolades and accomplishments, Viola is also a passionate humanitarian who is now advocating on behalf of a health issue that is close to her heart: Type 2 diabetes. Recently, she learned that she is one of the 84 million American adults living with prediabetes. Having seen the realities of the disease firsthand, she worked with Merck as the narrator and spokesperson for their Type 2 diabetes documentary film, A Touch of Sugar, that premiered earlier this year during the Tribeca Film Festival. On this segment, Viola and Jane discuss the takeaways from this groundbreaking film, her own lifestyle advice, and what’s next for this acclaimed actress and mother who is single handedly helping to make the world Better Than Before.

What's in your genes? - There is an innate curiosity in all of us to learn more about who we are, where we’re from, and how we’re all connected. And as DNA science has continued to rapidly advance, we now have the ability learn how our genes may affect our health and wellness. But while genetics may play an important role in our health, it is not always our destiny. Other factors, such as our family’s health history, lifestyle and diet, are also an essential part of the total picture. Nonetheless, being informed about your familial and inherited health risks can help you work with your healthcare provider to make actionable choices and start on a path toward improving your health and that of your loved ones.  On this segment, join Jane and Marjan Champine, a board-certified and licensed genetic counselor, as they discuss the latest developments in genetic technology. Listeners will learn about the newest innovations from AncestryHealth that deliver actionable insights that can empower anyone to take proactive steps to address potential health risks identified in their family health history on the road to feeling Better Than Before.

A Talk with Culinary Superstar Sam Talbot - Jane's guest today is the celebrated chef, Sam Talbot. Voted "Fan Favorite" on Bravo TV's hit reality show, Top Chef, Sam, who is also a best selling author, is the founding Executive Chef of some of the trendiest restaurants in New York City--and beyond. Aside from being a successful restaurateur and entrepreneur, he has also established himself as the go-to chef for some of Hollywood’s biggest names. Yet with all his acclaim and accomplishments, Sam has had to deal with a very personal physical challenge on a daily basis. Indeed, he was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of twelve and has devoted much of his adult years to inspiring the diabetes community to live longer and happier lives. On today's segment, Sam and Jane talk about his new campaign with Medtronic Diabetes and his recently launched, non-profit organization, BEYOND TYPE 1, that aims to show how revolutionary tech can help those living with diabetes avoid the disease's debilitating highs and lows. Listeners will hear Sam's inspirational journey, the relationship between food and health, how diabetes technology makes living with the condition less of a burden, and learn quick tips on how to enjoy food more, and worry a little less. Understanding the impact of food on life and life on food will help everyone feel Better Than Before.

Jane’s guest today is the distinguished Namira Salim, a woman whose triumphs and milestones have catapulted her sky high—and beyond. Indeed, Pakistani-born Namira, who now divides her time between Monaco and Abu Dhabi, is a space diplomat, pioneering polar explorer, artist, songwriter, jewelry designer, and a future astronaut! She is currently preparing for the momentous role of being the first South Asian Space Tourist to exit the stratosphere. This will be aboard Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic, the first private space-line of the world. Namira has firmly established herself as a woman of "firsts" — the first Pakistani, and first woman from Monaco, at the North Pole in April 2007, and at the South Pole in January 2008, as well as the first Asian to skydive (tandem) over Mount Everest (called the earth's third pole) in October 2008. At all three poles, she hoisted a universal peace flag. In this segment, Namira discusses her incredible achievements past, present and future, and how multi-national space travel will further our initiatives for space being the new frontier for peace. She also both encourages and inspires listeners to follow their own dreams and, in doing so, start to live a life that is Better Than Before.

A renowned doctor clears up the confusion about vitamins - Keeping up with the latest research on vitamins can be mind-boggling, at best. Suffice it to say that it’s not as easy as A, B, C. And with so many options available out there, it’s hard to know where to even begin. Or if the vitamins you are currently taking are best for you. Jane’s guest, Romy Block, MD, a board-certified specialist in endocrine and metabolism medicine, will give our listeners an essential primer on proper vitamin and mineral supplementation. And she is a true expert in the field. Indeed, she and her business partner and good friend and fellow doctor, Internist Dr. Arielle Levitan, wrote the definitive book on vitamins: The Vitamin Solution: Two Doctors Clear Confusion About Vitamins and Your Health. They then went on to establish one of the country’s first personalized vitamin subscription companies, Vous Vitamin. Hear Dr. Block’s engaging discussion on the subject, her sound advice on how to separate fact from fiction, along with simple, insightful answers to the questions and concerns that are foremost on the mind’s of Jane’s audience and the doctors’ patients alike, in their continuing quests to look and feel Better Than Before.

Rebuilding a life after addiction - Katie Cavanagh acted like a typically moody first-year college co-ed when she came home to visit during school breaks. Little did her parents know at the time that what had begun as as perhaps a peer-driven experiment with heroin, would eventually grow into Katie’s long and near-fatal battle with addiction to this insidious drug. Indeed, the next five years included arrests, suicide attempts and multiple trips to rehab programs. Katie believed she couldn’t stop. But she did. And in tribute to National Recovery Month, dedicated to increasing our awareness of addiction – and celebrating the people who recover – we bring you this moving and inspirational interview with her amazing mother, Maureen Cavanagh, the founder and president of Magnolia New Beginnings and author of If You Love Me: A Mother's Journey Through Her Daughter's Opioid Addiction.On this segment, Maureen not only chronicles Katie’s road to recovery, but how, after years of turmoil, hardship and heartbreak, she and her daughter have rebuilt their lives. Hear how Katie, with the help of VIVITROL, has stayed drug-free, and what Maureen learned from this life-altering experience that we hope will help so many others going through a similar, heart-wrenching situation. It is the ultimate mother/daughter story of pain, love – and, most importantly, hope!

Jane’s guest today is the sensational Cobie Smulders, a Canadian superstar who became universally known in America as Robin Sherbatzky on CBS’s long-running How I Met Your Mother, on S.H.I.E.L.D as Honcho Maria Hill, and as Lisa in the Netflix comedy Friends from College. In moviedom, she stars in the Avenger series --- including the upcoming Spider-Man: Far From Home. But what her legions of fans might not know about Cobie, is that at the age of 25, she was faced with a shocking diagnosis of ovarian cancer. Shortly after, she underwent several surgeries and has now been in remission for more than 10 years. Cobie’s experience as a successful survivor is still quite unusual. Many women don’t know they even have ovarian cancer until it’s already in advanced stages. Unfortunately, the majority will see it return. Understanding the need for education among women with this type of cancer, Cobie has partnered with TESARO, an oncology-focused biopharmaceutical company, on a campaign called “Not on My Watch.” They have combined, in a nationwide movement, to empower women with recurrent ovarian cancer to take proactive steps in managing their disease by making informed decision with their healthcare providers about their treatments. On this segment with Jane, Cobie, wife of TV star Taran Killam and mother of two young daughters, speaks about her experience with ovarian cancer, her advice for others, as well as her inspiring public service announcement she both directed and starred in that benefits survivors of any cancer. Furthermore, she shares the personal lifestyle tips and tools that keep her happy, healthy, and Better Than Before.

Resort to Health and Well-being. - Today, our desire to relax, restore, renew and rejuvenate has turned the concept of health and wellness into a multi-trillion-dollar global industry. And at the forefront of this booming landscape are the spa resorts themselves. Years ago, in this country, as least, most people didn't know what "spa" actually meant, thinking it was an acronym for something related to diet and fitness like Special Places for Aerobics. In actuality, though, the origin of the word comes from an ancient Belgian town named Spa that was frequented by the likes of Peter the Great and known for its minerals springs that were believed to have curative powers. The town was so prominent, the very word spa became synonymous in the English language with a place to be restored and pampered. Jane’s guest today, Joan Wolff, is the proprietor of Deerfield Health Retreat and Spa, and has been a leader in the destination spa business since 1999, having taken over responsibilities for the haven her mother created twenty years prior. On this segment, she and Jane will discuss how the health resort concept has evolved over the past 40 years, the latest trends, most requested programs and services, and the most beneficial diet strategies. Learn tips and tools for life-enhancing behavior that enable listeners to look and feel Better Than Before, mentally, physically and spiritually.

A talk with legendary Olympic gymnast Shannon Miller - Gymnasts are known for their strength, agility, flexibility, coordination and determination. And no one embodies all five star qualities better than the remarkable Shannon Miller. Indeed, she is the most decorated U.S. gymnast, male or female, in the history of the Olympic Games, with seven gold medals to her name. And with a combined total of 16 World Championships and Olympic medals, she is the second most decorated gymnast in U.S. history, as well. However, with all the glory came a challenge that rivaled her athletic accomplishments. In 2011, when she was only in her early thirties and a young mother, her doctor discovered a baseball-sized growth on her ovary, which was later diagnosed as ovarian cancer. However, thanks to her true Olympian work ethic and attitude, today this superstar, who is also an author and TV host, is not only a survivor but a thriver, adding ovarian cancer awareness advocate to her long list of achievements. Through her role in the Our Way Forward program, on which she has partnered with the oncology-focused biopharmaceutical company Tesaro, she is helping other women learn more about their disease and their options, as they navigate the difficult journey of ovarian cancer diagnosis, treatment, recurrence and finding their new normal. On this segment, Shannon talks about her campaign, and gives her personal lifestyle regimen and tips on overcoming adversity to look and feel Better Than Before.

PGA golf champ Jason Day swings into action - One of the most renowned professional golfers today, Jane’s guest, Jason Day, has notched 12 career PGA Tour victories, including a Major title at the 2015 PGA Championship. He became the world’s #1 ranked player in 2016 after winning four of his last six events to end the 2015 season. He then went on to hold the top spot for a total of 51 weeks, and continues to contend in every tournament he plays, evidenced by Top-25 finishes in 16 of his 20 starts last season. But despite the incredible victories, there have been daunting challenges. In fact, Jason nearly gave up the sport after his mom, Dening, was diagnosed with lung cancer. But after getting a second opinion and learning more about the disease, his outlook changed. He is now focused on helping his beloved mother on her journey to wellness by raising awareness about what everyone needs to know for a complete and accurate lung cancer analysis. To that end, he has teamed up with pharmaceutical giant AztraZeneca on Test it Back, a new campaign that encourages patients with newly discovered Stage IV non-small cell lung cancer to ask their doctor about biomarker testing---sometimes referred to as molecular testing or mutation testing. This breakthrough technology can help them and their physicians find the appropriate treatment options, which, in Dening's case, has happily proved to be effective. On this segment, Jason talks with Jane about his mom and the Test it Back campaign, as well as the lifestyle regimen that keeps him at the top of his game.

Mind and body secrets and tips to a long healthy life from author of Long Live You, Jane Wilkens Michael.

A talk with celebrated personal trainer Gunnar Peterson - Fitness is a critical and constantly growing segment of the global health industry. And in the workout world, there are few more important and respected than Jane's guest, personal trainer extraordinaire Gunnar Peterson. His legions of devoted clients are not only everyday people, but a multitude of celebrities, models, movie and TV stars, and professional athletes. They have included Jennifer Lopez, Kate Beckinsdale, Bruce Willis, Sofia Vergara, Ryan Seacrest, Rebel Wilson, Sylveste rStallone, and Kim and Chloe Kardashian, for a start. Gunnar is also the Los Angeles Lakers’ Director of Strength and Endurance. He is widely recognized for his expertise in functional training and his commitment to developing and implementing innovative fitness techniques. Since he's not only about how you look but also about how you feel, Gunnar recently teamed up with MitoQ, a biotech company that produces the world’s first free-radical-fighting CoQ10 antioxidant. It acts directly inside the mitochondria to help maintain energy levels, slow the aging process and support the body’s natural resilience against free radical damage. In this segment, Gunnar shares his coveted work out and nutrition tips and tools for energy and stamina, and the most effective supplements to compete the program. He also imparts inspirational advice to keep listeners going, whether they are just starting out or are already seasoned fitness aficionados.

An award-winning filmmaker on her extraordinary auditory journey - Irene Taylor Brodsky, an Emmy and Peabody Award-winning, Oscar-nominated director, producer and writer has been around profound hearing loss her entire life; both her parents are deaf, and her 13-year-old son also has hearing loss. Falling into a unique group of caregivers known as the sandwich generation, due to the role she has played helping both her parents and her child, Irene has turned this experience into two exceptional documentaries. Her first, the Peabody Award-winning Hear and Now, highlights her parents’ choice to receive Cochlear implants to end lifelong deafness. Her latest film, Moonlight Sonata: Deafness in Three Movements, which debuted at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival and will soon premier on HBO, focuses on hearing loss from the three perspectives of her son, his grandfather, and the immortal composer Ludwig van Beethoven’s during the year he wrote this iconic sonata just as he began to realize he was going deaf. On this segment, Irene and Jane will discuss her films in depth, why Cochlear implants were chosen, what to say to someone struggling with hearing loss or had a loved one struggling, and how to find hope and determination to not only survive but to thrive through any of life’s challenging times. Jane will also be speaking with Jessica Van Auken, a noted audiologist who specializes in treating pediatric and adult patients who utilize Cochlear implants. Aside from hearing loss facts and statistics and the benefits of Cochlear implants, Jessica will also recommend tips and tools for proper noise control and lifestyle choices in order to ensure an ability to hear that avoids becoming lesser than before.

A conversation with Whiskey Cavalier’s Scott Foley - Whiskey Cavalier, which premiered right after the Oscars on ABC TV, is already one of the most buzzed about new shows this season. In it, Scott Foley, formerly a star of such hit dramas as Scandal and Felicity, plays Will Chase, an FBI agent who is redefining the role of an action hero. Indeed, this tough supercop is both empathetic and emotionally aware. Yet while critically acclaimed for his television, film and Broadway acting, what many of his fans may not know about Scott is that one of his most important roles happened off-screen and at an early age, when he acted as a secondary caregiver to his mother during her time with recurrent ovarian cancer, sadly losing her when he was fifteen. It is the reason he has now partnered with TESARO, an oncology-focused biopharmaceutical company, in getting the word out about Not on My Watch, an important nationwide movement that seeks to inform and empower women with ovarian cancer and their care partners to take proactive steps in managing the disease. In this segment, Jane and Scott talk about his new show which he helped create, his family, and his not-to-be-missed lifestyle advice and fitness secrets -- after all, at age 46, he still does many of his own stunts in the show! He also discusses the educational Public Service Announcement he made with TESARO that reveals, for the first time, his very personal story. In addition, Scott and Jane share take-away tips for both survivors and caregivers to help them look and feel Better Than Before.

Jane’s guest today is the sensational Cobie Smulders, a Canadian superstar who became universally known in America as Robin Sherbatzky on CBS’s long-running How I Met Your Mother, on S.H.I.E.L.D as Honcho Maria Hill, and as Lisa in the Netflix comedy Friends from College. In moviedom, she stars in the Avenger series --- including the upcoming Spider-Man: Far From Home. But what her legions of fans might not know about Cobie, is that at the age of 25, she was faced with a shocking diagnosis of ovarian cancer. Shortly after, she underwent several surgeries and has now been in remission for more than 10 years. Cobie’s experience as a successful survivor is still quite unusual. Many women don’t know they even have ovarian cancer until it’s already in advanced stages. Unfortunately, the majority will see it return. Understanding the need for education among women with this type of cancer, Cobie has partnered with TESARO, an oncology-focused biopharmaceutical company, on a campaign called “Not on My Watch.” They have combined, in a nationwide movement, to empower women with recurrent ovarian cancer to take proactive steps in managing their disease by making informed decision with their healthcare providers about their treatments. On this segment with Jane, Cobie, wife of TV star Taran Killam and mother of two young daughters, speaks about her experience with ovarian cancer, her advice for others, as well as her inspiring public service announcement she both directed and starred in that benefits survivors of any cancer. Furthermore, she shares the personal lifestyle tips and tools that keep her happy, healthy, and Better Than Before.

As Jane's audience knows, she believes that we can use a little help making more positive changes to enable us to live a longer, happier, healthier life. But whatever events you are dealing with, whether they are large or small, life altering or simply annoying, it takes more than thinking happy thoughts, walking around the block and eating kale to get you from where you are to where you want to be. Yes, all those are good starting points. But what it truly takes is a multi-faceted approach that combines the physical, emotional and spiritual to all work together holistically to enlighten, empower and improve. With that in mind, today’s show features our host herself, Jane Wilkens Michael--along with her producer Laurie Huston-- talking about the nine essential “lifestyle disciplines,” found in her book, Long Live You! These are easy tips and tools that you can incorporate into your everyday lives that will relax, replenish and rejuvenate your body, mind and spirit----and leave you looking and feeling infinitely Better Than Before.

Today on the Jane Wilkens Michael Show…Better Than Before, Jane’s special guest is Dr. Phil McGraw, host of the top-rated daytime talk show, “Dr. Phil.” This world-renowned icon and expert in dealing with other people's problems will talk about his own experience living with type 2 diabetes for the past 25 years and how he has used that diagnosis and condition to maximize his health by staying motivated and accountable. Listeners will also learn about Dr. Phil’s lifestyle strategies, his favorite upcoming show topics, and his involvement with AztraZeneca's ON IT Movement that can help guide those with type 2 diabetes in overcoming their emotional and psychological hurdles. Jane will also be speaking with Dr. Pamela Kutcher, M.D., a board-certified family physician, who specializes in preventive medical care with an emphasis on diabetes management. Dr. Kushner who has partnered with AztraZeneca on the ON IT Movement along with Dr. Phil, will identify those most at risk for type 2 diabetes and, for those who have it, easy ways to best manage the disease. The advice, tips and tools from these two brilliant guests will work to change bad habits and create a sensible lifestyle plan to prevent illness and ensure a longer, healthier, happier life.

Jane’s guest today is TV and film star Vanessa Lachey, who co-hosts Universal Kid’s popular Top Chef Junior. The former New York-based correspondent for Entertainment Tonight, Vanessa was recently a contestant on the 25th season of Dancing with the Stars -- competing against her husband Nick Lachey! But nothing in her impressive career could have prepared this mother of three for when her youngest son was diagnosed with RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) and had to stay in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) for 6 days. On this episode, Vanessa tells a terrifying tale of how she almost lost her youngest child to this common, yet often misdiagnosed, seasonal virus. Prevalent in the winter months and contracted by nearly all infants by the age of 2 in varying forms of severity, RSV is the leading cause of hospitalization for babies during their first year of life. Most importantly, it is especially dangerous for high-risk babies, notably preemies, like Vanessa's son. Vanessa raises awareness of RSV by talking about the warning signs, risk factors and how to prevent it to begin with. She also imparts her personal secrets for beauty, fitness and stress reduction, as well as having a happy, healthy home.

The distinguished Dr. McCauley, Jane’s guest today, is a National Medical Executive for Cigna. Aside from assisting with the development of health benefit plans, Dr. McCauley works with physician groups and hospital systems to implement Cigna programs and provide clinical oversight for the company’s health improvement and quality programs. In that capacity, he is particularly focused on improving early medical intervention. In this episode, Dr. McCauley and Jane discuss the importance of understanding your individual health as well as your parents’ medical history. Cigna is also encouraging all Americans to take control of their health, from head to toe, by getting an annual check-up — and to be open with their doctor about how they’re feeling, physically and emotionally, when they do.

Today Jane talks to Randy Jackson, a Grammy Award-winning producer, musician, songwriter, record-industry executive, business entrepreneur, best-selling author, talent manager, television producer and iconic television personality. In addition to his memorable thirteen years as a judge on American Idol, Randy has lent his unique talents to hit records by Smokey Robinson, Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin and Madonna, to name a few. He has also lived in the Rock 'n' Roll world, recording and performing with legendary musicians such as Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, Keith Richards, Bon Jovi, as well as countless others. All in all, he has over 1,000 gold and platinum plaques to his name, with collective sales exceeding 200 million copies. Nothing seemed beyond his reach. Yet, two decades ago, Type 2 Diabetes almost proved to be an overwhelming problem. Never one to suffer defeat, Randy has since become a tireless anti-diabetes advocate, striving to educate the public on the steps he has taken since his diagnosis, and what he continues to do to remain healthy. On the show, Randy tells listeners what those lifestyle changes are by sharing his personal health and fitness regimen and anti-stress techniques. Randy also emphasizes the importance of collaborating with your doctor to create a customized treatment plan to help combat illnesses to which those living with diabetes are more susceptible. To that end, he has teamed up with Colgate Total on an important campaign to increase education on oral hygiene and the relationship between diabetes and gum disease.

Jane’s guest today is the exquisite and multi-talented Kate Walsh, renowned actress and  businesswoman. To name just a few of her considerable accomplishments, Kate starred for many years in the ABC TV blockbuster drama Grey’s Anatomy and her own star vehicle spin-off, Private Practice, catapulting them both to the number one spot week after week. She was also in Universal’s hit comedy, Girl’s Trip, has starred off-Broadway in If I Forget for which she was nominated for a Drama Desk, as well as a Drama League, Award. Furthermore, she was on FX’s critically acclaimed series Fargo, alongside Billy Bob Thorton, and can currently be seen in Netflix’s thriller,13 Reasons Why. On the show today, she and Jane will talk about her amazing career, her passion for helping others lead healthier lives, and her own beauty, health and fitness regimen. Indeed, after Kate turned 50 last year, and also having had successful surgery for a benign brain tumor, she made a commitment to prioritize her own health. This includes getting enough exercise and sleep, drinking plenty of water, and practicing meditation to relieve stress. In addition, to ensure that she is fueling her body with the necessary protein given all that she does, she has teamed up with Abbott to inspire adults to evaluate their eating habits and introduce their newest nutrition drink --- Ensure® Max Protein. Indeed, research shows 1 in 3 adults over 50 years old aren’t getting the recommended amount to stay active and strong and build critical muscle mass. Join Kate and Jane as she helps listeners look and feel Better Than Before physically, mentally and spiritually.

Jane speaks with Todd English, one of the most decorated, respected, and charismatic chefs in the world. A media favorite for all the right reasons, Todd has enjoyed a staggering amount of accolades during his remarkable career. His accomplishments include recognition by several of the food industry’s most prestigious publications, establishing one of the best-known restaurant brands in the nation – including the Todd English Food Hall in NYC's legendary Plaza Hotel – as well as his eponymous line of cookware. He writes critically acclaimed cookbooks, and was even named one of People Magazine’s “50 Most Beautiful People. Todd and Jane talk about his cooking philosophy and fascinating personal history, as well as his lifestyle advice and easy ideas for delicious, healthful eating.

Jane’s guest today, Michal Grayevsky, is one of the world’s most respected and influential women. As a business leader, communications strategist, and former investigative reporter, she is both a powerful and impressive force at the intersection of politics, business, diplomacy and media. In her former role as a journalist for the most widely-read newspaper in Israel, her fearless exposés uncovered sweeping public corruption and spurred major political and human rights reforms. Indeed, she was the first journalist in Israel to reveal sexual harassment by men in positions of power. Currently, as a senior adviser to Ronald S. Lauder, she provides guidance on his business interests and media relationships and also serves as President of JCS International (JCSI), a global media company. Extremely active philanthropically, she sits on the Board of Directors of the UN Women for Peace Association and the International Academy of Arts and Sciences, to name but two. On the show today, Michal and Jane will discuss how growing up in Israel made her especially resilient, helping her grapple with such global issues as Middle East peace while facing the challenges as an executive, a woman a devoted mother of two. Michal will also share her thoughts on the #MeToo movement and where she sees it heading. On a more personal note, she will reveal insights from the highly effective program she created for managing work for interns entitled, “The Ten Commandments of Management,” and how she maintains her beauty, elegance and enviable sense of style through it all.

Jane’s guest today is Erin Andrews, one of television’s brightest stars and undoubtedly the most famous female sports broadcaster in history. She is FOX Sports’ lead NFL sideline reporter, and this year joined the network’s new Thursday Night Football team. But even those who don't follow football religiously will know her as the Co-host of ABC’s Dancing With The Stars, which is currently it its 27th season. Erin will talk to Jane about how she balances her work and private life with all she does on a daily basis, how she is able to stay connected to her family when her constant sportscasting assignments keep her on the road, the advice she gives to others whose jobs might also take them away from home, and which athletes and DWTS contestants inspire her the most. On a more personal note, Erin will also discuss her recent diagnosis of cervical cancer and why she decided to share it with the public. To that end, she has teamed up with Hologic on an initiative to mobilize women to take control of their health and ensure they are being regularly tested for this treatable and preventable cancer. Finally, Erin will tell us about her own lifestyle regimen and what encouragement she gives other women who may being going through a health crisis.

A talk with Douglas Elliman CEO Dottie HermanJane's guest today is Dottie Herman who, after a highly successful career in financial planning, climbed to the pinnacle of the real estate industry in only two decades to become the CEO of Douglas Elliman, the third largest real estate company in the United States and the largest brokerage in New York City. One of the most respected and influential woman in the business world, Dottie is recognized by Forbes Magazine as “America’s Richest Self-Made Women in Real Estate” and has received countless other honors and accolades throughout her distinguished career, including being mentioned in Crain’s New York Business’s Powerful Women in New York twice and The New York Observer's The Power 100 for four consecutive years. Among the topics she will speak to Jane about are how she has dealt with failures and obstacles in her professional life to get where she is today, and what it took to succeed so spectacularly in a male-dominated industry. She will also discuss how to deal with the naysayers and the best way to handle day-to-day stress, along with her fitness regimen and secrets for keeping a positive work/life balance. So whether you are a dreamer, doer or entrepreneur, Dottie's invaluable advice will both inspire and encourage you to become emotionally and physically Better Than Before.

Jane’s guest today is the incredible Rachel Zoe, the world-famous stylist, editor, author, TV personality and entrepreneur, renowned for her effortless take on glamour. She has styled a wide range of celebrities, influencers and icons on and off the red carpet, including such A-listers as Jennifer Lawrence (when she won the Oscar for Best Actress), Keira Knightley and Kate Hudson, to name but a few. This year, the multi-talented Rachel not only announced a new Macy’s collaboration and her 2019 Resort Collection, but will also open her first brick and mortar store. Additionally, Rachel manages various projects through digital platforms, including an online Facebook docuseries, Style Yourself. She has recently partnered with Shire on a new "Eyelove" initiative called Screen Responsibly, to educate everyone on the intersection between screen use and eye health. On our show, Rachel talks with Jane about how she got started in the fashion industry, the essential elements of her personal style, the stars she has worked with, and her numerous current projects. As a mother of two young sons, Rachel also shares her secrets for balancing her work life and family life, as well as tips for maintaining healthy screening habits.

Jane’s guest today is Patrick O’Connell, the Chef/Proprietor of a gem in the global diadem that is the Relais & Chateau Group, The Inn at Little Washington. Located in the tiny town of Little Washington (pop 133) in the Virginia countryside, not far from (Big) Washington DC, The Inn is where Patrick, often referred to as the “Pope of American Cuisine,” pioneered a refined, regional American cuisine. The Inn and Chef O’Connell’s accolades are countless, including receiving five James Beard Awards and being named both Best Restaurant in America and Best Chef in the US. In addition, the Chef's cuisine was just awarded three coveted Michelin stars, the only restaurant in the DC region to receive this top honor, which, as he says, “is like winning an Olympic gold medal, a Nobel prize and the lottery all in one.” Join Patrick as he takes us on a magical tour of his enchanting Inn. Indeed, long before the farm-to-table movement came to be, what started as a guesthouse in a former garage. evolved from a simple country inn to an international culinary shrine. Hear, too, about a once-in-a-lifetime event to be held in the Vaux Le Vicomte Chateau outside of Paris to celebrate the Inn’s 40th anniversary. Listeners will discover why Chef O'Connell and the Inn are legendary; they are classic, inspirational American success stories, reaffirming the fact that dreams really do come true.

Jane's guest today is the fabulous Robin McGraw. Robin, a familiar face on every one of her husband, Dr. Phil’s, afternoon talk shows, has an extraordinary fan base of her own. Millions and millions of women look to her for guidance and encouragement to overcome challenges to their lives freely with passion and purpose. A philanthropist, a two-time No. 1 New York Times best-selling author, and world-renowned media personality, Robin is also the Founder and CEO of Robin McGraw Revelation, a Luxury Skincare Collection featuring daily and nightly regimens along with innovative advanced treatments. She also created When Georgia Smiled: The Robin McGraw Revelation Foundation. Dedicated to her beloved mother Georgia, the Foundation promotes real change by creating and advancing programs that assist women and children children escape domestic violence and sexual assault. It includes, too, the Aspire Initiative, a free curriculum aiming to reduce the level of intimate relationship violence in the U.S. On the show today, Robin talks about the difficulties she faced during her own childhood and how the warmth and positive nature of her mother inspired her to become the woman, wife, mother and grandmother that she is today. She shares tips and tools on dealing with day-to-day stress and how to conquer adversity to achieve inner peace and tranquility. Listeners will learn that they deserve to embrace their own beauty, health and happiness, and know they must take care of themselves in order to take care of those they love.

On today's show, Jane speaks with celebrated, Board Certified dermatologist Dr. Amanda Doyle, Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and an active member of The Women’s Dermatologic Society. Dr. Doyle is acclaimed by the media and her patients alike for her knowledge of medical and cosmetic dermatology and comprehensive care and concern for their skins. She is also renowned for administering state-of-the-art, scientifically advanced aesthetic treatments with the skill and technique of an artist. Timely topics discussed include the ABC’s of the most effective skin-care regimens, common dermatological issues and solutions, the importance of sun protection and mole awareness, and what to do for everyday beauty emergencies. Learn, too, about the latest advancements in lasers, neurotoxins, dermal fillers and body contouring procedures that have been clinically proven to produce quantitative results to rejuvenate and restore. Along with the how-to’s of taking the best possible care of your complexion, Dr. Doyle will also share easy, doable, lifestyle tips and tools to combat skin stressors and help listeners look and feel more beautiful and healthier than before, head-to-toe.

World-class athletes like Gabrielle Reese know a thing – or ten – about being in pain. Their training sessions alone would send mere mortals to the ER. The wear and tear that their bodies endure on a daily basis also puts them at the highest risk for sports-related injuries. For Gabby Reese, a passionate and inspirational healthy living advocate, fitness leader, best-selling author, wife, mom, and one of the greatest women beach volleyball players of all times, it was a recent knee replacement – at the same time her husband, surfing legend Laird Hamilton, needed a hip replacement! They even decided to have their surgeries on the same day! Yet, through careful, pre-op planning, both were able to manage the pain without opioids. Based on that experience, and knowing that elective surgery has become an inadvertent gateway to the pervasive opioid crisis in America, Gabby became a spokesperson for the Choices Matter patient education campaign. Designed to educate and activate patients to feel empowered to proactively discuss post-surgical pain management, the plan suggests discussing non-opioid options before surgery. Gabby will tell us what these alternatives are, as well as share her advice for rehabbing before and after an injury, along with personal tips and tools for optimal beauty, health and fitness that will make us all Better Than Before. Jane will also be speaking with medical expert Dr Alyssa Dweck, a renowned gynecologist in Westchester County, New York, Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Science at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, and a consultant at Massachusetts General Hospital, Vincent Memorial OB/GYN Service. Dr. Dweck is also a spokesperson for the Choices Matter patient education campaign. She has written three best-selling books on women’s health and sexuality, is on the Health Advisory Board of Family Circle, and contributes regularly to top women’s magazines and network TV morning shows. She and Jane will discuss the most prevalent women’s health issues and how she treats them, as well as the lifestyle and nutrition advice she recommends to her patients, and the best way to discuss post op, opioid-free pain management with your doctor.

Jane’s guest today is the internationally acclaimed style expert and celebrity stylist, Frédéric Fekkai. For over three decades, he has been a dominant force in shaping the global beauty landscape while setting the gold standard for casual elegance and elan. A true visionary and innovator, he created a hair care empire that included seven luxury namesake salons across the country and was also the first to develop an entirely new category of couture-level hair care, that continues to thrive today. His clients included major stars, supermodels, media moguls, trendsetters and social influencers. His credo? The simplest and most natural styles are the most beautiful. He has now turned his passion and enthusiasm to making our entire lives Better Than Before. He and his stunning wife, Shirin von Wulffen, acquired Côté Bastide, a 25-year-old lifestyle brand from his hometown of Aix-en-Provence in the South of France. The couple recently relaunched the business as Bastide, a beauty and lifestyle collection inspired by the wellness philosophy of Provence and founded on a commitment to artisanship and to clean, toxin-free living. On today’s show, Frédéric will share the wonders of Provence, along with his personal suggestions on how to achieve a lifestyle that is filled with exquisiteness, exuberance and extraordinary beauty, health and well-being.

Sharlee Jeter, the younger sister of baseball legend and longtime Yankee captain Derek Jeter, is a superstar in her own right. Indeed, she courageously beat cancer when she was in college, without missing her classes, and has now devoted herself to helping others summon their own inner strength, as well. To that end, she is the president of the Turn 2 Foundation, a nonprofit established by Derek that promotes a healthy lifestyle for children and teens. She is joined on the show today by Dr. Sampson Davis, an emergency room physician, public speaker, philanthropist, and New York Times bestselling author. Together they wrote the new best-seller, The Stuff: Unlock Your Power to Overcome Challenges, Soar and Succeed. The book, with the foreword written by her brother, is a powerful, inspirational read that chronicles the success stories of more than two dozen everyday people who overcame major obstacles and insurmountable odds to not only survive – but thrive. The authors discuss with Jane the common thread to their subjects' triumph over adversity, and the essential elements that helped them lead longer, happier, healthier lives in order to feel Better Than Before physically, emotionally, and spiritually. They also reveal their personal motivational keys and winning strategies. The Stuff. You have it. Now use it!

Sharlee Jeter, the younger sister of baseball legend and longtime Yankee captain Derek Jeter, is a superstar in her own right. Indeed, she courageously beat cancer when she was in college, without missing her classes, and has now devoted herself to helping others summon their own inner strength, as well. To that end, she is the president of the Turn 2 Foundation, a nonprofit established by Derek that promotes a healthy lifestyle for children and teens. She is joined on the show today by Dr. Sampson Davis, an emergency room physician, public speaker, philanthropist, and New York Times bestselling author. Together they wrote the new best-seller, The Stuff: Unlock Your Power to Overcome Challenges, Soar and Succeed. The book, with the foreword written by her brother, is a powerful, inspirational read that chronicles the success stories of more than two dozen everyday people who overcame major obstacles and insurmountable odds to not only survive – but thrive. The authors discuss with Jane the common thread to their subjects' triumph over adversity, and the essential elements that helped them lead longer, happier, healthier lives in order to feel Better Than Before physically, emotionally, and spiritually. They also reveal their personal motivational keys and winning strategies. The Stuff. You have it. Now use it!

Jane's guest is Meghan Asha, the creator and CEO of FounderMade, one of the beauty, health, fitness, nutrition and wellness industry's most buzzed about events. Over the years, Meghan has leveraged her early-on passion for building and empowering companies to produce this remarkable platform and conference series that connects best-in-class startups to investors, influencers, media and consumers, along with such well-established brands as Bobby Brown, Frederick Fekkai, EsteeLauder, Target and Starbucks, to name but a few. A trail blazer and visionary, Meghan had the foresight to understand that even successfully budding entrepreneurs need support and connection to major industry players, so she began bringing together business contacts from those earlier jobs as part of an intimate dinner series — which eventually evolved into FounderMade. On Jane's show today, Meghan will talk about how her multifaceted career, from being an analyst in a venture capital firm, to interviewing leaders of tech companies for a weekly internet talk show, and building her own digital media platform, all led to FounderMade ---and being profiled in The New York Times, Forbes and Entrepreneur Magazine. She'll also share the secrets of her extraordinary success and talk about the latest products and trends, as well as her personal advice and mantras for how listeners can become Better Than Before.

Jane's guest is Meghan Asha, the creator and CEO of FounderMade, one of the beauty, health, fitness, nutrition and wellness industry's most buzzed about events. Over the years, Meghan has leveraged her early-on passion for building and empowering companies to produce this remarkable platform and conference series that connects best-in-class startups to investors, influencers, media and consumers, along with such well-established brands as Bobby Brown, Frederick Fekkai, EsteeLauder, Target and Starbucks, to name but a few. A trail blazer and visionary, Meghan had the foresight to understand that even successfully budding entrepreneurs need support and connection to major industry players, so she began bringing together business contacts from those earlier jobs as part of an intimate dinner series — which eventually evolved into FounderMade. On Jane's show today, Meghan will talk about how her multifaceted career, from being an analyst in a venture capital firm, to interviewing leaders of tech companies for a weekly internet talk show, and building her own digital media platform, all led to FounderMade ---and being profiled in The New York Times, Forbes and Entrepreneur Magazine. She'll also share the secrets of her extraordinary success and talk about the latest products and trends, as well as her personal advice and mantras for how listeners can become Better Than Before.

Amy chats with Long Live You author Jane Wilkens Michael.

Jane talks with Regis and JoyRegis Philbin and his beautiful wife, Joy, are Jane’s guests today. Regis’ youthful good looks belie the many years he has been in show business. Indeed, he holds the Guinness World Record for the most time spent in front of a television camera. His Live! morning talk show, that he hosted and co-hosted for 28 years, game shows, talent shows, the list is almost as infinite as his appeal is universal. But all his fame did not give him immunity to heart disease. Regis and Joy will talk openly about his coronary bypass and what changes he made to his daily routine because of it. He and Joy will also share his heart-healthy lifestyle tips, starting with the importance of regularly taking one of the family of statins that have been found to be an important part of coronary care. Jane will also be speaking with noted Lipidologist, Dr. Eliot Brinton, President of the Utah Lipid Center, about his and the Philbin's involvement with an important new campaign, Take Cholesterol to Heart, that encourages people to talk openly with their doctor to find the statin that works best for them. www.TakeCholesterolToHeart.com.

Julianne Hough is Jane’s guest today. A dancer, singer, actress, and Emmy award-winning choreographer, she was a two-time professional champion of ABC's Dancing with the Stars, and has sat at the judge’s table as the show’s 4th judge for multiple seasons. Julianne played Sandy in the live Fox television production of Grease, and Ariel in Footloose, to name but two of her numerous acting accomplishments. She partnered with her equally talented brother, Derek Hough----a recent guest on this show, as well ---in their cross country MOVE Live dance tour. Her personal life is just as fabulous---she recently had a fairy-tale wedding to NHL star Brooks Laich ----as seen on the cover of People Magazine ---- who is as handsome as she is gorgeous. Befitting the incredible energy she always projects in her performances, Julianne is currently devoting her time and effort to bringing attention and prioritization to Endometriosis, an important health issue that affects an estimated one in 10 American women, including Julianne herself. To that end, she is spearheading a new campaign, Get in the Know about ME in EndoMEtriosis, that is dedicated to inspiring, empowering and encouraging awareness of this widespread gynecologic disorder. Learn the symptoms of Endometriosis, and what led Julianne to finally address them. And hear her personal lifestyle tips and tools, mantras, nutrition secrets, and stress relievers, along with heart-warming stories about the two amazing men in her life----Brooks and Derek.

Julianne Hough is Jane’s guest today. A dancer, singer, actress, and Emmy award-winning choreographer, she was a two-time professional champion of ABC's Dancing with the Stars, and has sat at the judge’s table as the show’s 4th judge for multiple seasons. Julianne played Sandy in the live Fox television production of Grease, and Ariel in Footloose, to name but two of her numerous acting accomplishments. She partnered with her equally talented brother, Derek Hough----a recent guest on this show, as well ---in their cross country MOVE Live dance tour. Her personal life is just as fabulous---she recently had a fairy-tale wedding to NHL star Brooks Laich ----as seen on the cover of People Magazine ---- who is as handsome as she is gorgeous. Befitting the incredible energy she always projects in her performances, Julianne is currently devoting her time and effort to bringing attention and prioritization to Endometriosis, an important health issue that affects an estimated one in 10 American women, including Julianne herself. To that end, she is spearheading a new campaign, Get in the Know about ME in EndoMEtriosis, that is dedicated to inspiring, empowering and encouraging awareness of this widespread gynecologic disorder. Learn the symptoms of Endometriosis, and what led Julianne to finally address them. And hear her personal lifestyle tips and tools, mantras, nutrition secrets, and stress relievers, along with heart-warming stories about the two amazing men in her life----Brooks and Derek.

Jane’s guest today is Marie Osmond, the world-renowned, multi-talented entertainer, who has been in show business for more than five decades, has a fan base of untold millions. A beloved singer, television performer, talk show host, dancer, actor, author, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and public speaker, Marie continues to tour the world and perform with her brother Donny at the Flamingo Hotel’s Donny & Marie Showroom in Las Vegas. And she somehow found time along the way to help raise over 5 billion dollars (and counting) as co-founder of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, helping 11 million children annually. Marie also has a passion for inspiring and helping other women find healthy ways to look and feel Better than Before. This has led her to her most recent role as Strategic Advisor and Owner of the revolutionary new skincare brand, MD Complete. On the show today, Marie discusses the unique beauty-giving properties of her new company and shares her beauty, health and fitness tips and tools, as well as secrets to her longevity.

Jane’s guest today is Marie Osmond, the world-renowned, multi-talented entertainer, who has been in show business for more than five decades, has a fan base of untold millions. A beloved singer, television performer, talk show host, dancer, actor, author, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and public speaker, Marie continues to tour the world and perform with her brother Donny at the Flamingo Hotel’s Donny & Marie Showroom in Las Vegas. And she somehow found time along the way to help raise over 5 billion dollars (and counting) as co-founder of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, helping 11 million children annually. Marie also has a passion for inspiring and helping other women find healthy ways to look and feel Better than Before. This has led her to her most recent role as Strategic Advisor and Owner of the revolutionary new skincare brand, MD Complete. On the show today, Marie discusses the unique beauty-giving properties of her new company and shares her beauty, health and fitness tips and tools, as well as secrets to her longevity.

Jane Wilkens Michael is the author of Long Live You and she discusses her step by step guide on how to look and feel better than before with Amy.

Living Longer & Happier with Jane Wilkens Michael Jane Wilkens Michael, the author of Long Live You! Your A Step-By-Step Guide to Looking and Feeling Better than Before,” is a renowned radio host and syndicated columnist, who is a foremost influencer and authority on health, wellness, beauty, fitness and spas. Jane got her start as a journalist and columnist to an extensive list of publications, newspapers, and websites worldwide, including The New York Times, The International Herald Tribune based in Paris, Elle, Harper's Bazaar, AARP The Magazine, and Town & Country, to name a few. She further propelled her career by writing two Amazon Best-Sellers, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner of Champions, in which she interviewed star athletes in ten major sports about their diet and nutrition habits, and her most recent, Long, Live You! Your Step-by-Step Plan to Look and Feel Better Than Before. Her monthly Beauty Talk columns in Town & Country Magazine were renowned, ultimately leading to her being approached by the CBS Radio Network to create “The Jane Wilkens Michael Show…Better Than Before,” for their CBS Sky Radio channels. The show now airs on iHeartMedia's iHeartRadio Talk, a network with 70-million listeners, as well as on numerous other digital networks that include iTunes, Stitcher TuneIn, As with all of Jane's work, the show takes a fresh and lighthearted, yet informative, approach to all things health, beauty, fitness, wellness and lifestyle. Long Live You! Your Step-by-Step Plan to Look and Feel Better Than Before, has further expanded her position as a celebrated lifestyle influencer and media expert. Her passion and purpose is to help her audience lead longer healthier, happier, more beautiful lives, that are infinitely Better Than Before. Weblink:

Want to look and feel your best? You may want to give clean eating a try.Want to look and feel your best?You may want to give clean eating a try. From healthy, glowing skin to more vibrant energy, eating clean, whole foods and eliminating the "junk" can do wonders for optimal overall health.The changes won't happen overnight. It's important to take transitions like this in a step-by-step process; small adjustments you can make each day towards overall progress.Listen in as beauty, health and fitness expert, Jane Wilkens Michael, joins Lisa to share some of her top tips for looking and feeling your best.Jane is also the host of the Jane Wilkens Michael Show on iHeartRadio Talk and the author of Long Live You! Your Step-by-Step Plan to Look and Feel Better Than Before.