The Skinny on Skin

“I’m tired of all this nonsense about beauty being only skin-deep. What do you want? An adorable pancreas?” — Jean Kerr, American author and playwright.
For me, beauty starts with my skin and..from the outside in, works its magic.  Beauty IS art, its ever-changing..and for me, while  its definitely in [...]

Boomer women fight “frump” (and give back!)

How do women find the time to “do good” these days and have fun?
Enter Mary Jo Wallo.
Mary Jo Wallis is your basic renaissance woman.  In addition to surfing, snowboarding and running her own investment company in San Diego she has taken on the mantle as a national leader to Fight Frump (and Give Back!), or [...]

Heal Yourself: Join the Late Bloomers Revolution!

Life has a way of taking its twists and turns and ups and downs….and soon enough we’re over 40 and wondering when, if ever, we’ll “hit our stride”.
Self-acceptance and self-esteem are closely related…and arises as you learn that you are perfect with all your  accomplishments, victories, and … vices.  Self-acceptance is as essential to [...]

Inspiration & Healing with Jenny Sanford

Have you heard about Jenny Sanford’s new book “Staying True”?
Just recently, Jenny Sanford talks to the women on “The View”. Open communication can create opportunities for healing and understanding – even in the most difficult of situations. Jenny Sanford’s release of her new book highlights her journey in coming to terms [...]

How to Help a Friend with Cancer

When I invited Lori and Sheryl to contribute to our Real Women on Health! community, I was struck by my naivite about talking to a loved one or friend who is coping with a cancer diagnosis.
But,  that’s no longer.
I was with  my dad when he was diagnosed with chronic myelogenous leukemia, a rare leukemia that [...]

Get Past the Boobs: An Open Letter to the Breast Cancer Community

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We’ve watched the ad and witnessed the controversy.  Now, we’re asking: “What’s next?”
Earlier this year, Rethink Breast Cancer released a memorable and infamous public service announcement (PSA) that was seen around the world.  Produced with the visual and sensual focus on “boobs” – specifically those of Aliya-Jasmine Sovani, host of MTV Canada – it quickly [...]

After Mom, Daughters Care for Their Aging Dads

We often think of taking care of our aging moms, as they outlive dad by seven or more years. However, many women who today outlive their husbands are looking to their girlfriends, and other social supports that they’ve nurtured throughout their lifetime to sustain a sense of community and connectedness.   In fact, with friends aplenty, [...]

Healing Chronic Pain: Hillary's Transformative Journey

Have you met Hillary Rubin yet? She is our featured “real woman” who has committed her professional and personal life to empowering others to transform their troubled past into opportunities for personal growth and healing.
I recently spoke with Hillary and learned about her struggles, her triumphs and now, her determination to help others heal through [...]

Baby, Body and Beyond: Mid-Life Mammas with Michelle Segar, PhD

Pop Quiz!
What does Celine Dion and Halle Barry have in common with a rising number of American women today?
(besides beauty and brains…)
More women are becoming moms later in life than ever before and the rate of women over 40 having children continues to rise. This show is designed just for mid-life mammas…to give you some [...]

Daughters Caring for Aging Dads: Life with Pop

You’re invited to enjoy your Saturday mornings with us…so grab your morning coffee and join us live and on-line for our next Real Women on Health! on-line health salon and radio show, to hear the story of how one woman cared for her aging dad.
We often think of taking care of our aging moms, as [...]

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