The Seam Podcast

What happens when a breast cancer diagnosis changes not only your health, but your entire sense of who you are?

A mother, former actress and television writer, and founder of Skimpies, Bette Bentley opens up about her experience with breast cancer, the difficult decision to undergo a double mastectomy, and the unexpected personal transformation that followed. A candid conversation about breast cancer, motherhood, body image, resilience, and the freedom to write a new chapter of your own story.

To learn more about the Lynne Cohen Foundation’s work in cancer prevention, early detection, education, and access to care — or to support our mission with a donation — please visit: https://lynnecohenfoundation.org/

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Producer and wellness creator Dina De Laurentiis joins The SEAM for a candid conversation about women’s health, motherhood, nutrition, hormones, grief, and self-advocacy. Dina reflects on her history with disordered eating and how pregnancy ultimately changed her relationship with nourishment.

To learn more about the Lynne Cohen Foundation’s work in cancer prevention, early detection, education, and access to care — or to support our mission with a donation — please visit: https://lynnecohenfoundation.org/

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What actually happens to your metabolism as your hormones begin to change—and why does women’s healthcare so often treat each piece of the body separately?

This week on The SEAM, Amy Cohen Epstein sits down with Dr. Pooja Gidwani, MD, MBA, a physician double board-certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine, for a conversation about the interconnected nature of women’s health in midlife.

To learn more about the Lynne Cohen Foundation’s work in cancer prevention, early detection, education, and access to care — or to support our mission with a donation — please visit: https://lynnecohenfoundation.org/

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What does it really take to stay strong as we age? Amy Cohen Epstein sits down with Maria Chase, founder of BURN and BUILD, to talk about strength training for women, building and maintaining muscle through menopause, and the fitness philosophy behind one of Southern California’s most in-demand workout communities.

To learn more about the Lynne Cohen Foundation’s work in cancer prevention, early detection, education, and access to care — or to support our mission with a donation — please visit: https://lynnecohenfoundation.org/

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Amy Cohen Epstein sits down with registered dietitian, nutrition therapist, and author Kim Shapira to rethink our relationship with food\. Drawing on nearly three decades of experience, Kim looks beyond diets and willpower to the habits, emotions, stress, and signals that shape how we eat

To learn more about the Lynne Cohen Foundation’s work in cancer prevention, early detection, education, and access to care — or to support our mission with a donation — please visit: https://lynnecohenfoundation.org/

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From AI-powered diagnostics to targeted therapies, thyroid care is entering a new era.

In this episode of The SEAM, Dr. Stephanie Smooke Praw discusses how thyroid cancer is diagnosed and treated today, the growing role of artificial intelligence in clinical care, the history and science behind radioactive iodine therapy, and why helping patients understand their care is one of the most important parts of medicine.

Join us for a conversation about innovation, empathy, and the future of thyroid health.

To learn more about the Lynne Cohen Foundation’s work in cancer prevention, early detection, education, and access to care — or to support our mission with a donation — please visit: https://lynnecohenfoundation.org/

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Breast cancer care is changing — and becoming more personalized. In this episode of The SEAM Podcast, breast medical oncologist Dr. Eleonora Teplinsky joins Amy Cohen Epstein to discuss the future of breast cancer prevention, treatment, and survivorship. They explore menopause and hormone therapy after breast cancer, genetic risk, clinical trials, and why some of the most promising advances in oncology involve learning when less treatment may be enough. Dr. Teplinsky also shares practical guidance for navigating survivorship, building the right care team, and finding trustworthy health information in the age of social media and AI.

To learn more about the Lynne Cohen Foundation’s work in cancer prevention, early detection, education, and access to care — or to support our mission with a donation — please visit: https://lynnecohenfoundation.org/

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This conversation was recorded live as part of The SEAM Salons, an intimate series of in-person gatherings created by the Lynne Cohen Foundation to bring curated groups of women into candid, expert-led conversations about preventive health, cancer risk, medicine, advocacy, and the questions we are often left to navigate alone.

In this salon conversation, Amy Cohen Epstein sits down with Dr. Lynda Roman, MD, Division Chief of Gynecologic Oncology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC and Co-Director of the USC Lynne Cohen Foundation Preventive Care Clinic, for an honest and deeply informative discussion about menopause, hormone replacement therapy, cancer risk, gaps in women’s health research, and the role of philanthropy and collaboration in advancing early detection and prevention.

We are sharing this recording first with the women who were part of the room as a thank-you for helping shape such a thoughtful and generous conversation. This unlisted release is intended as a resource to revisit, reflect on, and share carefully with women in your life who may benefit from it.

To learn more about the Lynne Cohen Foundation’s work in cancer prevention, early detection, education, and access to care — or to support our mission with a donation — please visit: https://lynnecohenfoundation.org/

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When your body starts to feel unfamiliar — your sleep changes, anxiety appears out of nowhere, migraines intensify, weight shifts, hormones fluctuate — it can be hard to know where to begin. In this episode of The SEAM Podcast, Amy Cohen Epstein sits down with Carley Cassity, NP, for a smart, candid conversation about preventive medicine, perimenopause, and why so many women are looking for a different kind of care.

The SEAM Podcast is produced by the Lynne Cohen Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to breast and ovarian cancer prevention, early detection, and expanded access to preventive care. https://lynnecohenfoundation.org/

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What does it really mean to have dense breasts—and how does breast density affect what a mammogram can see?

In this episode of The SEAM Podcast, Amy Cohen Epstein sits down with Dr. Hannah Milch, a breast-specialized radiologist at UCLA, for a clear, candid conversation about breast cancer screening, mammograms, ultrasounds, MRIs, and the evolving role of artificial intelligence in early detection.

Dr. Milch explains why dense breast tissue is so common, why mammography remains the foundation of breast cancer screening, when supplemental imaging may be recommended, and why there is no one-size-fits-all answer for every woman. Amy and Dr. Milch also discuss the emotional reality of preventive care: what women can control, what they cannot, and how better information can help patients make more confident choices.

This conversation is especially helpful for anyone wondering:

• What does breast density mean?
• Should I get an ultrasound with my mammogram?
• When is a breast MRI recommended?
• What are the limits of mammography?
• How could AI improve breast cancer screening?

The SEAM Podcast is produced by the Lynne Cohen Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to breast and ovarian cancer prevention, early detection, and expanded access to preventive care. https://lynnecohenfoundation.org/

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