The Second Half

Dr. Cecily Havert talks about heart disease and how it affects women's lives and their health. Dr. Havert is a family doctor with special interests in women’s health and mental health.  She’s been practicing for over 15 years.  She also teaches medical students at Georgetown University.   She’s gotten a number of awards including Washingtonian Magazine’s top doctor award numerous years including the last three years. 

Diane Cooper-Gould talks about how her son's autism changed the course of her life.  Diane is Co-Founder of Fairfax County Special Education PTA, was its inaugural President and now works as its Co-Chair of Advocacy.  Diane is the creator of several courses and workshops on a range of disability topics including: Navigating the Special Education System, Building a Community of Support, and Working Cooperatively with an IEP team.  She is also the founder and facilitator of an online support group for families navigating the world of disability. 

Kate Hood and I talk about aging and beauty and their complicated effects on women’s identity and self worth.

Chris Leavitt talks about his father’s Alzheimer’s and how that has affected his family and changed him and the way he lives his life.  Chris is the Executive Director of Luxury Sales at Douglas Elliman Real Estate.

Dr. Cecily Havert talks about menopause and how it affects women’s lives, their health and their marriage. Dr. Havert is a family doctor with special interests in women’s health and mental health.  She’s been practicing for over 15 years.  She also teaches medical students at Georgetown University.   She’s gotten a number of awards including Washington Magazine’s top doctor award numerous years including the last three years. 

Today I'm talking to Jenny.  Jenny didn’t want to use her real name but agreed to share the story of her bitter and contentious divorce and how that experience has changed the way she views her life and her ability to love.

Kyle Herbig shares the story of his coming out journey and how he was able to be true to himself and find fulfillment and love.  

Karen Morris shares the story of her twin girls leaving for college and how becoming an empty nester has affected her, her marriage and her life.  

Kate Hood talks about losing her mother, and how that loss has affected her life, her family and her identity.