Facing MBC: Kelli Davis Says “Not Today”

Facing MBC: Kelli Davis Says "Not Today"

Metastatic Breast Cancer, MBC for short, is Stage IV breast cancer that has spread beyond the breast to another organ or part of the body and is incurable. Approximately 1 in 3 women with early stage breast cancer will develop Metastatic Breast Cancer, and six percent of patients have MBC at first diagnosis, known as “de novo.” Medical advancements have enabled people diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer to live longer with a better quality of life. I had the honor of interviewing Kelli Davis, an MBC Thriver, for my podcast Fearless Fabulous Tips for Healthy Living (iHeart Radio). Kelli was

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Don’t be Blindsided  Because You Lack Long-Term Vision

Don’t be Blindsided  Because You Lack Long-Term Vision

Sometimes we’re so busy moving through life just getting the work done in front of us that we don’t see what lies ahead. Long-term vision is important to help you reach your life or career goals, but too often we’re wearing blinders. So, what happens? You can get blindsided. You wake up one day and realize time slipped away and you are further from where you hoped to be. Maybe you find your career has languished, or a relationship falters, or finances are stagnant. Whatever it is, you wonder, “can I ever get back on track?” Of course, you can.

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Talking Body Image with Actress Turned Advocate Mary McDonough

Talking Body Image with Actress Turned Advocate Mary McDonough

Growing up in the public eye can be hard for a child, even one who stars in an award-winning television series. Your entire life, both on and off camera, seems like an open book as you transition from a young girl through adolescence and into womanhood. The challenges faced are the same as all young girls, just magnified. Actress turned Author and Advocate Mary McDonough knows the challenges of maintaining a positive body image and  strong self-worth in an industry where body perfection seems (abnormally) the norm.  Mary portrayed Erin on the hit television series, “The Waltons” and then went on to

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Learn Tips To Better Breathing for Better Health- Fearless Fabulous YOU!

Learn Tips To Better Breathing for Better Health- Fearless Fabulous YOU!

Given that every breath we take is an essential part of our health and well-being, it is amazing how many of us are not breathing properly.  Breathing provides energy, helps boost your metabolism, calms and centers you and helps regulate your heart.  Clinical Psychologist Dr. Belisa Vranich, author of Breathe: The Simple, Revolutionary 14-Day Program to Improve your Mental and Physical Health (St. Martin’s Press/Hay House), joined me June 12 to the proper way to breathe. Here’s a tip: Many people breath from their chest and shoulders which is incorrect. You need to lift expand your diaphram and fill your lungs. So start from your tummy.

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January 9, 4PM EST on Fearless Fabulous You!

January 9, 4PM EST on Fearless Fabulous You!

She Created the First Hair Salon for Kids Cozy Friedman knew nothing about cutting hair or raising kids when she conceived of Cozy’s Cut’s For Kids, a hair salon just for children. But she saw an idea and seized an opportunity. Marketing and making things happen is in Cozy’s DNA. In 1992 she heard about a young boy’s bad experience at an adult hair salon. Cozy conceived her kid-friendly salon. Cozy went back to school to learn hair cutting, wrote a business plan and started to shop her idea around. Initially investors just didn’t get the concept. A hair salon

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Start 2017 with Kindness and Love- Fearless Fabulous You Jan 2

She’s Made Spreading Kindness Her Mission Born in Pakistan and adopted by a Dutch family during a time when cross cultural adoptions were unheard of, Gabriella Van Rij was bullied by schoolmates who taunted her for the color of her skin. Gabriella documents her experience and life lessons in her autobiography, “With All My Might.” Gabriella  has made kindness her mission and shared her views on why “tolerance is not acceptance” and kindness starts with You! Gabriella notes that we all need to choose our words with care and, as important, watch your delivery. We all have the ability to be kinder to one another

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Dec 26- Fearless Fabulous You! How to Be a Flu Fighter

Dec 26- Fearless Fabulous You! How to Be a Flu Fighter

Are you ready for cold and flu season which peaks around late January through February?  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) notes there are groups of people who are more likely to get serious flu-related complications if they get sick with influenza. These groups include: Children younger than 5, but especially children younger than 2 years old Adults 65 years of age and older Pregnant women (and women up to two weeks postpartum) Residents of nursing homes and other long-term care facilities Also, American Indians and Alaskan Natives seem to be at higher risk of flu complications I normally

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My Fearless Fabulous Next Chapter

My Fearless Fabulous Next Chapter

This week marks my third season hosting my national radio shows, Fearless Fabulous You! (W4WN.com) and The Connected Table LIVE! (W4CY.com). I created my shows because I wanted to use my voice to share stories of interesting people and inspire others. The work has been hard but completely gratifying. I’ve met so many wonderful, gifted and giving people along the way, from medical experts to authors to entrepreneurs. I’m still looking for show sponsors and partners and welcome referrals. In the meantime the nicest thing you could for me and for my guests is to please tune in and share my shows. LINK TO IHEART  LINK to

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How To Get Your Glow Going- The Natural Way

How To Get Your Glow Going- The Natural Way

Do you glow? I don’t mean in the irradiated sense or sparkled up with bling bling. I mean a glow that is your natural radiance. The “glow” is when your skin is clear; your hair shines, your eyes are  bright; your energy is strong. You exude vitality and brilliance that cannot be purchased in a bottle or wrapped around your body. Clothes, jewelry and makeup can enhance your glow, but they cannot create it or replace it. Many say being in love and having a healthy fulfilling sex life helps. I agree, because your glow comes from inner peace, a sense

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This Cancer Survivor Found Her Sweet Spot

This Cancer Survivor Found Her Sweet Spot

June is National Cancer Survivors Month.  According to the American Cancer Society, there are  nearly 14.5 million Americans with a history of cancer.  As a breast cancer survivor I believe in healthy thriver-ship and sharing inspiring stories about fellow survivors. This month I will introduce you to a few survivors who will share their life lessons. Monday June 6 on Fearless Fabulous You! Meet Loren Brill, founder of Sweet Loren’s. After beating cancer at a young age Loren became conscious of what she was putting into her body. Loren decided to cut out hydrogenated oils, high fructose corn syrup, artificial flavors, most dairy, and anything she couldn’t pronounce!

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Learn To Clear Your Love Hurdles

Learn To Clear Your Love Hurdles

Some people have love handles. Others have love hurdles. Love hurdles are the skips and starts, highs and lows we need to clear for a happier love life. It starts with loving yourself and projecting that love. Self love is not easy for some women. Many of us are loving to others but self-doubting or even self-loathing about who we are. We peer into mirrors and tear apart our appearances. We apologize unnecessarily. We compare our lives to others and worry about not keeping up, fitting in or being accepted.  Lives that appear perfect are not. Flawless appearances are carefully

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Fearless Fabulous You! Fertility Options for Cancer Survivors

Fearless Fabulous You! Fertility Options for Cancer Survivors

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 10 percent of women (6.1 million) in the United States ages 15-44 have difficulty getting pregnant or staying pregnant. This is a heartbreaking statistic for any woman whose dream is to bear children. Now just think how difficult this is for younger women of child bearing age faced with a cancer diagnosis who are also faced with the reality they may lose their ability to conceive children. Some treatments can cause premature menopause. There are many factors that will impact your fertility after cancer treatment including: age, your diagnosis, type of cancer treatment

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