Holly Parker, who is one of Manhattan’s most successful real estate brokers - she has sold over $8 billion of luxury real estate throughout her career at Douglas Elliman. She talked to us about her brand-new book, called Back on the Market, A Realtor’s Guide to Love and Life, which is a funny and poignant view of life after divorce that weaves in real estate as its metaphor. Learn more at hollyparker.com

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Our lungs, an organ often taken for granted, and their health are more important than ever in this time of COVID 19. Today’s podcast, hosted by SF newsletter editor Kim Selby, features an indepth conversation with Dr. Michael Stephen, pulmonary clinician, researcher, academic and author of the soon to be released book BREATH TAKING, The Power, Fragility, and Future of Our Extraordinary Lungs. Dr. Stephen works with COVID 19 patients in addition to working with those with all lung diseases and has himself recovered from the virus. The conversation opens our eyes to the importance of mindfulness, awareness of our environment and sheds light on the history of lung disease. For more information, please visit https://mjswriter.com

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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues and fears heighten, our guest today says there is a much bigger crisis that is NOT being reported that effects millions of people—and that’s mental health and drug addiction problems that have increased during lockdowns. A triple-board certified neurologist, Dr. Russell Surasky is also one of the top addiction specialists in the country. We talked about the toll this crisis has taken, addiction and the brain, and new and very hopeful treatments for addiction. Dr. Surasky says NO ONE is beyond reach. Learn more at drsurasky.comand http://www.bridgebacktolife.com/ Follow Dr. Surasky on Instagram and Facebook.

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Well we made it to Thanksgiving, and that alone is something to be grateful for this year. Among the many things we feel grateful for in this strange and most unusual year is each and everyone of you. We have a special Happy Hour Podcast today to all of you from The Three Tomatoes team. We talked about our personal experiences these past few months, lessons learned, and things we are thankful for. We hope you enjoy it!

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Have you ever lost a pet? For those who have, the grief is palpable and often debilitating. This week's guest Reagan Pasternak, a well known actress and now author, chats with Kim Selby, our SF Newsletter Editor about her new book, Griffin's Heart, Mourning Your Pet with No Apologies. After the loss of her soul pet, Griffin, Reagan's heart was breaking. To cope she wrote this book which is part memoir and part interactive guide. It is poignant and lovely and serves as guide to help others who have lost a pet deal with their feelings. Learn more at griffinsheart.com and reganpasternak.com

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Everything You Need to Know about Hypothyroidism

What is hypothyroidism? Did you know that over 30% of women are diagnosed with having an underactive thyroid gland?  Symptoms can include fog brain, fatigue, hair loss, difficulty losing weight, and more. Kim Selby, our SF Newsletter Editor interviews Dr. Hugh Melnick, a well-known NYC endocrinologist, who has been treating women for over 30 years about the causes and treatments of this often-undiagnosed issue. A delightful gentleman who truly listens to his patients in order to diagnose and find the correct treatment plan. Learn more at http://www.mythyroidmd.com/

If you spend time on Zoom (hello?) then you will be singing hallelujah when you listen in this great advice today from nine-time Emmy Award winning TV journalist Jane Hanson. An NBC anchor for years, and now a communications consultant, and host of Curious Jane, she shares some priceless advice on how to not only look your best on zoom, but even more importantly how to connect and communicate effectively. Learn more about Jane at www.janehanson.com

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It’s more important than ever to stay positive and healthy, and to help us with that is our podcast guest this week, Barbara Hannah Grufferman. She’s ​an award-winning, ​nationally ​recognized advocate for positive living​ and the author of two books on the topic. She is a frequent guest in national and local media and she recently launched the Menopause Cheat Sheet for women of every age.

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Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a corporate executive, or one of the many people job searching right now, you need more than just a reputation for being exceptional, you need to have a compelling personal brand and a strategy. Our podcast guest, Janet Wise is a master career strategist and personal brand advisor who helps women thrive in their careers using a unique program called “The Branding Room.”

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