Her Starring Role with Michele Lamoureux

Ashley Koff, RD, is the USA Today bestselling author of Your Best Shot (HarperOne), founder of The Better Nutrition Program (BNP), and a pioneering voice behind the emerging weight health movement. We discuss weight health, digestion, hydration, how to think about movement and nutrition and much more!

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• https://www.youtube.com/@herstarringrole
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Guest Info:

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/ashleykoffapproved/?hl=en,
• Substack: https://substack.com/@ashleykoffrd?r=736v&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=profile&shareImageVariant=image&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAcGRvZgJzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA85MzY2MTk3NDMzOTI0NTkAAae8qsMll49lBl8KtMnqtsmFfLRwMZjOycE7ysX7l2e-ncpLZBH3d-3xRSq8WA_aem_Hcdc0OZ9zF87eGFVC0p9qw&utm_id=97760_v0_s00_e0_tv3
• Website: https://thebetternutritionprogram.com/
• Book: Your Best Shot: https://link.amazon/B08Ez8R42

*The Her Starring Role podcast and content provided by Michele Lamoureux is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It does not constitute medical, mental health, professional, personal, or any kind of advice or serve as a substitute for such advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare or trusted provider for any decisions regarding your health and wellbeing. This episode may contain affiliate links.

Kathy O'Reilly shares about her breast cancer diagnosis, treatment and her work in patient advocacy as a result of her experience. We discuss what it means to have dense breasts and why a mammogram may not be enough to detect cancer. We also discuss the differences in screenings between the US and Ireland. Kathy is an Assistant Professor in the Business School at University College Dublin in Dublin, Ireland, where her research spans management consulting, healthcare service design, and higher education policy. Since beginning her own breast cancer journey in 2024, Kathy has become a passionate advocate for patient education and empowerment — drawing on her academic background to help newly diagnosed patients become informed, active partners in their own care. Please share this episode with every woman you know. Let your light shine!

KEY TOPICS:

• Introduction to Kathy O'Reilly and Her Breast Cancer Advocacy (00:07)
• What Breast Density Means and Why It Can Affect Mammogram Detection (05:19)
• Kathy's Diagnosis Journey and the Role of Ultrasound in Finding Her Cancer (09:54)
• Supplemental Screening Options and Advocating for Information About Breast Density (13:27)
• Breast Self-Exams and Noticing Changes in Your Body (23:21)
• Ways to Support Someone Going Through Cancer Treatment (30:34)
• Kathy's Chemotherapy Experience and Time Away from Teaching (33:27)
• Surgery, DIEP Flap Reconstruction, and Recovery (37:46)
• Kathy's Closing Message: Be Informed, Advocate for Yourself, and Don't Delay Care (43:14)

RESOURCES:

• Interview with Dr. Teplinsky – Breast Oncologist: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/her-starring-role-with-michele-lamoureux/id1441612098?i=1000791247842
• https://www.youtube.com/@herstarringrole
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*The Her Starring Role podcast and content provided by Michele Lamoureux is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It does not constitute medical, mental health, professional, personal, or any kind of advice or serve as a substitute for such advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare or trusted provider for any decisions regarding your health and wellbeing. This episode may contain affiliate links.

Learn how to live longer, healthier, and happier by learning the 6 pillars to Bioharmony with Dr. Sharon Horesh Bergquist. These easy to implement tips provide a better understanding of how to connect to our environments to improve your health. for spearheading a science-based approach to applying lifestyle as medicine. She has helped lead numerous clinical trials, including the Emory Healthy Aging Study and the NIH funded Emory Healthy Brain Study. Dr. Bergquist is widely published in peer-reviewed journals and has contributed to over 200 news segments, including Good Morning America, CNN, ABC News, The Wall Street Journal, and NPR. She hosts The Whole Health Cure podcast and her popular Ted-Ed video on how stress affects the body has been viewed over six million times. She received her degrees from Yale College and Harvard Medical School.

KEY TOPICS:

• Dr. Bergquist's Work in Prevention, Longevity, and Lifestyle Medicine (02:50)
• What Bioharmony Means: Balancing Our Environment With Our Biology (06:24)
• How Everyday Environments Shape Choices and Health (09:17)
• How Modern Life Differs From Ancestral Conditions (15:56)
• Pillar 1: Biodiversity and Practical Ways to Add Variety to Meals (21:48)
• Pillar 2: Functional Movement and Breaking Up Sedentary Time (29:28)
• Pillar 3: Circadian Rhythm, Light, Sleep, and Meal Timing (36:23)
• Pillar 4: Temperature Exposure and Building Resilience (44:51)
• Pillars 5 and 6: Tribe and Belonging, Meaning and Awe (47:50)
• Social Connection, Contribution, and Their Role in Health (54:27)

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• Website: https://drsharonbergquist.com/
• Book: The Stress Paradox: Why You Need Stress to Live Longer, Healthier, and Happier―An Essential Stress Management Companion with a Mind-Body-Soul Approach
• First Interview on The Stress Paradox
• Social: IG @thegoodstressdoctor X: @TheGoodStressDr
• Groundswell documentary

*The Her Starring Role podcast and content provided by Michele Lamoureux is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It does not constitute medical, mental health, professional, personal, or any kind of advice or serve as a substitute for such advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare or trusted provider for any decisions regarding your health and wellbeing. This episode may contain affiliate links.

What does it really mean to age well? In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Stephanie Rogers, a board-certified geriatrician, internal medicine physician, and Associate Chief of Geriatric Clinical Programs at UCSF. She's also the Founder and Medical Director of UCSF's Age-Friendly Health System and the voice behind @AgeWellWithDrSteph.

We talk about the habits that can help us age well, protect our brain and bones, maintain muscle, and preserve independence. We also discuss medications, bone density, advocating for aging parents, health misinformation, and what caring for older adults has taught Dr. Rogers about living a meaningful life.

If you want to live not just a longer life, but a healthier, stronger, more fulfilling one, this conversation is for you.

KEY TOPICS:

• What a geriatrician does and who may benefit from seeing one (02:20)
• Helping parents communicate with doctors, including Medicare wellness visits and focused appointments (06:12)
• Aligning medical care with personal goals (07:37)
• What it means to age well (09:06)
• Three habits for healthy aging: building muscle, challenging the mind, and social connection (10:44)
• Bone health and when to discuss DEXA scans (15:49)
• Polypharmacy and regularly reviewing medications (19:59)
• Making screening decisions, such as colonoscopies, based on prognosis and personal preferences (24:14)
• Social media, evidence-based health information, and why patients may feel unheard (28:16)
• Health span and staying healthy for as long as possible (34:00)
• What caring for older adults teaches about life and meaningful connection (34:53)
• The role of a positive attitude toward aging (36:46)

RESOURCES + BOOKS MENTIONED:

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GUEST INFORMATION

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/agewellwithdrsteph/

*The Her Starring Role podcast and content provided by Michele Lamoureux is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It does not constitute medical, mental health, professional, personal, or any kind of advice or serve as a substitute for such advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare or trusted provider for any decisions regarding your health and wellbeing. This episode may contain affiliate links.

Hello beautiful stars, today on Her Starring Role podcast we are doing a deep dive into breast health with Dr. Eleonora Teplinsky, a leading, board-certified medical oncologist specializing in breast and gynecologic oncology. In this episode, we take a closer look at breast cancer risk, prevention, screening, and what women need to know to advocate for their own health.

We discuss why more younger women are being diagnosed with breast cancer, how to understand breast cancer risk factors, what having dense breasts means for your risk, and how a breast cancer risk calculator can be a helpful tool in understanding your individual risk. We also talk about current breast cancer screening guidelines, when to ask about genetic testing, and when additional screening with breast ultrasound or breast MRI may be appropriate.

We explore lifestyle modifications that are worth considering, what women should know about breast self-exams, how to support someone going through a breast cancer diagnosis, and the role artificial intelligence (AI) may play in the future of breast cancer screening and detection.

Dr. Teplinsky is the author of the new book, Beyond the Pink: Navigating Life, Health, and Breast Cancer, and shares insights throughout the conversation on navigating breast health, risk, screening, and life after a diagnosis. Please share this episode with every woman you know. Let your light shine!

KEY TOPICS:

• Why Breast Cancer Feels So Scary (Even More Than Heart Disease) (04:50)
• The "Breast Cancer Epidemic" & Why Younger Women Are at Rising Risk (07:17)
• Average vs High Risk: When to Start Mammograms & What to Do Before 40 (09:44)
• Risk Calculator 101: The Tyrer–Cuzick Model & the 20% MRI Threshold (10:44)
• Dense Breasts Explained: What It Means, How Common It Is, and What to Ask For (11:37)
• Genetic Testing Demystified: Who Should Consider It & Why It's More Accessible Now (18:26)
• AI, the Wisdom Study, and the Future of Personalized Breast Screening (22:07)
• Self-Awareness Over Fear: Self-Exams, Visual Changes & Early Warning Signs (32:07)
• You Didn't Cause This: Lifestyle, Alcohol, Movement & What You Can Influence (45:38)
• How to Advocate for Yourself—and How Loved Ones Can Really Show Up (50:00)

RESOURCES + BOOKS MENTIONED:

• Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@herstarringrole
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• Join Michele's Newsletter + Get a List of 52-Selfcare Tips

GUEST INFORMATION

• Book: Beyond the Pink: Navigating Life, Health, and Breast Cancer
• Website: www.drteplinsky.com
• IG: https://www.instagram.com/drteplinsky/
• https://www.thewisdomstudy.org/
• Breast Cancer Risk Calculator

*The Her Starring Role podcast and content provided by Michele Lamoureux is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It does not constitute medical, mental health, professional, personal, or any kind of advice or serve as a substitute for such advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare or trusted provider for any decisions regarding your health and wellbeing. This episode may contain affiliate links.

Hello beautiful stars, today on Her Starring Role we are going to learn about how to intentionally own our voice, communicate for connection, and make an impact in an AI World. Joining us is Gina London who has spent her career helping people find their voice. She is the Founder and CEO of Language of Leadership, Ltd. and a trusted advisor to leaders across nearly 60 countries. A former CNN correspondent and Emmy-winning journalist, she now coaches executives, government leaders, and high-performing teams on communication, leadership, and influence.

Gina is an adjunct professor at University College Cork, a columnist for The Irish Independent, and author of Amplify You: How to Power Up Your Connections in an AI World. She says As AI gets smarter, human connection is the essential skill that sets us apart. Whether you work in corporate, a non-profit, are a stay at home mom, or an entrepreneur, this conversation offers you a better way to connect meaningful with whoever you interact with. Please share it with your friends.

KEY TOPICS:

• Gina's "Say it, Look it, Be it" framework & origin story (self‑talk, "Mumbles") (01:42)
• Wardrobe, presence, and mental bandwidth in high-stakes situations (04:03)
• Why Gina wrote Amplify You Now: urgency in an AI world (05:21)
• What "amplify" really means (you already have a voice) (07:23)
• Women, AI, and outsourcing our voice (11:15)
• Humanness as a muscle & atrophy through tech overuse (13:06)
• AI saturation, fake content, and getting out of the device (17:51)
• Comparison, imposter syndrome, and incremental reframing (21:03)
• Voice, tonality, and claiming space in male-dominated rooms (23:31)
• Pursuing personal dreams & practical first steps (36:07)
• Reassurance and final call to action for women (40:04)

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GUEST INFORMATION:

• Book: Amplify You: How to Connect More Powerfully in an AI World
• Website: https://ginalondon.com/
• IG: https://www.instagram.com/theginalondon/

*The Her Starring Role podcast and content provided by Michele Lamoureux is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It does not constitute medical, mental health, professional, personal, or any kind of advice or serve as a substitute for such advice. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user's own risk. Always consult a qualified healthcare or trusted provider for any decisions regarding your health and wellbeing. This episode may contain affiliate links.

We're raising children in a world our parents never had to navigate—one shaped by algorithms, social media comparison, constant stimulation, and an unprecedented pressure to perform. Dr. Shefali calls this phenomenon "algorithmic abduction": the ways technology can quietly shape our children's identities, attention, relationships, and sense of self. But while the world around our children has radically changed, many of our parenting models haven't. In this powerful conversation, Dr. Shefali explores the growing crisis facing today's boys and girls. Dr. Shefali has written two books on raising conscious boys and girls, and is on to discuss why she wrote these books now and what we can learn from them. This is an essential conversation for every parent, educator, and anyone who cares about the next generation. Please share it with your friends.

KEY TOPICS:

• What Conscious Parenting Really Is (03:00)
• Parents' Ego, Humility, and True Connection (03:40)
• Why Two Separate Books for Daughters and Sons (06:27)
• Practical Tools: Listening Without Judgment & Silent Walks (07:38)
• The Algorithmic Abduction of Childhood (11:03)
• Different Wiring of Girls and Boys, Same Tender Essence (10:01)
• Replacing Screen Time with Real-World Connection (15:12)
• Letters from Sons and Daughters to Their Parents (18:16)
• How Labels, Triggers, and Hormones Shape Our Kids' Selves (21:25)
• Parent Overload, Lost Village, and the Power of Community (29:57)

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GUEST INFORMATION

• Book: Raising Conscious Daughters and Raising Conscious Sons
• Website: https://www.drshefali.com/
• IG: https://www.instagram.com/doctorshefali/

*The Her Starring Role podcast and content provided by Michele Lamoureux is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It does not constitute medical, mental health, professional, personal, or any kind of advice or serve as a substitute for such advice. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user's own risk. Always consult a qualified healthcare or trusted provider for any decisions regarding your health and wellbeing. This episode may contain affiliate links.

What do your clothes say about you? In today's episode, style expert and author George Brescia shares powerful stories of women who changed their lives by switching up their style. From appearances on NBC's "Today Show" and other media, including doing regular red carpet commentary and fashion reporting for CBS, ABC, NBC, and Fox — to covering the Tony awards — George has over 25 years working with top fashion leaders (Ralph Lauren, Donna Karen, Tommy Hilfiger). He styles A-list celebrities to everyday women looking to improve their appearance and gain confidence. George is an expert in helping women look and feel their best and he shares his best tips with us today!

RESOURCES MENTIONED

• Join The Newsletter
• Michele's Shop
• Beauty Products I Use
• George's book: Change Your Clothes, Change Your Life: Because You Can't Go Naked George's Website
• George on Instagram

*The Good Life with Michele Lamoureux podcast and content provided by Michele Lamoureux is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It does NOT constitute medical, mental health, professional, personal, or any kind of advice or serve as a substitute for such advice. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user's own risk. Always consult a qualified healthcare or trusted provider for any decisions regarding your health and wellbeing. This episode may contain affiliate links. These links don't create any extra cost for you. They help support the free content I provide here.

Do you have a "pipe dream?" Do you wonder if you have what it takes to make it a reality? My guest today, Nadine Levin, is the Founder & CEO of Pipe Dream Cupcakes. She was going through a life transition while working in Advertising for over 15 years. In 2012 she decided that she could keep doing what she knew how to do well — as she was the number 1 salesperson for years in a row, or she could try to make her "pipe dream" a reality. She chose her dream!

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• Book: Design a Life You Love
• PipeDreamCupcakes.com
• IG – PipeDreamCupcakes

*The Good Life with Michele Lamoureux podcast and content provided by Michele Lamoureux is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It does NOT constitute medical, mental health, professional, personal, or any kind of advice or serve as a substitute for such advice. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user's own risk. Always consult a qualified healthcare or trusted provider for any decisions regarding your health and wellbeing. This episode may contain affiliate links.

Gloria Mark, PhD, is the author of "Attention Span: A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance, Happiness and Productivity". In this fascinating conversation, Gloria explains the science of attention and specific solutions for regaining focus with our personal technologies. You'll learn why the average attention span is now 47 seconds and why she believes it is important to make our wellbeing a priority. If you are looking for proven ways to get less distracted and live happier, this is a must-listen!

Check out our website for the show notes and join the newsletter to get a free copy of Michele's Book, Design a Life You Love, for a limited time.

What You'll Learn:

1️⃣ Whether attention span is a global issue and what she observed

2️⃣ How her research over nearly twenty years shows that "our attention spans are declining, averaging just 47 seconds on any screen." It used to be 2.5 minutes.

3️⃣ Some of the reasons we have diminishing attention span

4️⃣ The different attention types she discovered

1. Multi-tasking which eats up our attentional resources
2. When we are mentally exhausted we are more susceptible to distractions
3. Technology isn't the only issue as 1/2 the time we self-interrupt, and much more.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST:

• Website: www.gloriamark.com
• Book: Attention Span: A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance, Happiness and Productivity
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gloriamark/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/GloriaMark_PhD

GUEST BIO:

Gloria Mark is Chancellor's Professor of Informatics at the University of California, Irvine. She received her PhD from Columbia University in psychology and studies the impact of digital media on people's lives: examining multitasking, interruptions, and emotions. She has published over 200 articles, and in 2017 was inducted into the ACM SIGCHI Academy which recognizes leaders in the field of human-computer interaction. She has presented her work at SXSW and the Aspen Ideas Festival, and her research has appeared in the popular media, e.g. New York Times, Wall Street Journal, NPR, The Atlantic, the BBC, and many others. Her upcoming book Attention Span: A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance, Happiness and Productivity presents the science of attention plus solutions for regaining focus with our personal technologies.

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*The Good Life with Michele Lamoureux podcast and content provided by Michele Lamoureux is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It does NOT constitute medical, mental health, professional, personal, or any kind of advice or serve as a substitute for such advice. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user's own risk. Always consult a qualified healthcare or trusted provider for any decisions regarding your health and wellbeing. This episode may contain affiliate links.