When all you see are success stories, it is easy to think everyone else got it right on the first try. In this episode, Cathy O’Brien talks with KES Innovation founder Kristen Sgarlato about the ideas that failed, the pivots that worked, and what it really takes to keep building when the path is not straightforward.

In this episode with Dr. Angela Lamb, we explore what truly happens to the skin during trauma and cancer treatment. We talk about how different therapies affect the skin and hair, which changes are expected, which require medical care, and how proper dermatologic support can improve comfort, confidence, and overall outcomes.

In this conversation, Melinda Gong, founder of Sol Health, shares how mental health care can move beyond clinical language and into real human connection. From supporting Gen Z and Millennials through today’s emotional pressures to building community for emerging clinicians, Melinda explains why feeling seen and understood is often the first step toward healing.

In this special LIVE episode, we sit down with nationally recognized gut health dietician Ella Davar to break down what’s actually happening inside your body — and how to reset your gut, hormones, metabolism, and mood for good. Ella shares her powerful personal story – from Russia to Wall Street to functional gut health expert – the five major factors impacting gut health, and why the “best doctor in the room, is your body.”

In this powerful live podcast event, Inside the Well Space host Cathy O’Brien sits down with Dr. Chris Creatura, MD, one of the nation’s leading experts in female sexual medicine, for a candid, science-backed conversation about women’s sexual health, pleasure, pain, and the cultural scripts that shape our experiences.

When your child is caught in addiction or mental health struggles, it can feel like you’re drowning in fear and isolation. In this conversation, family advocate and Hopestream Community founder Brenda Zane joins Cathy to talk honestly about parenting in crisis, breaking the silence and stigma, and how connection can become a lifeline when everything feels like too much.

Today, we’re diving into that space with someone who knows it better than anyone: Jennifer Kautsch, the founder of Sober Sis, a global community of over 40,000 women redefining their relationship with alcohol … without judgment, labels, or guilt.

For so many women—smart, capable, accomplished women—finances still feel confusing, stressful, or like something we “should” have figured out by now. Meanwhile, we’re juggling households, careers, kids, and responsibilities… but rarely stopping long enough to ask: “Am I actually financially well?” Emily Green, Head of Wealth Management at Ellevest, joins us to explore what true financial wellness really means.

Ever feel like meditation “isn’t for you”? But what if the problem isn’t you, it’s the approach? Lauren Schuivens, certified meditation teacher and founder of Samavira, explores how meditation can be personalized for your mind, body, and lifestyle.

Did you know that two-thirds of the world’s blindness occurs in women—much of it preventable? From hormonal shifts and inflammation to autoimmune conditions, dry eye, screen time, and aging, Dr. Coles explains how your eyes reflect your overall well-being—and what you can do now to protect your sight for decades to come.

What happens when the fairytale turns into a survival story? At age 22, Nadine thought she’d found her happily ever after when she married Jordan Belfort—the Wolf of Wall Street. Their life together looked like a dream. But behind closed doors, that glamour quickly gave way to infidelity, narcissistic abuse, and the chaos of addiction.

Imagine receiving a cancer diagnosis and feeling completely alone—unsure where to turn or how to cope. That’s the reality for so many patients and families. Christina Merrill, founder and CEO of the Bone Marrow & Cancer Foundation and creator of the Cancer Buddy App, shares her remarkable journey building a lifeline of hope and support for people facing cancer.

You know that moment when you realize you’ve been silencing your own truth for years? When your efforts to be nice or helpful weren’t kindness but instead survival? There’s a trauma response many of us never learn to name… and even fewer learn to heal. It’s not fight. It’s not flight. It’s not freeze. It’s fawning.

Join us as Dr. Christine Cocchiola—clinician, coach, professor, survivor, and leading expert on coercive control—uncovers the truth about coercive control, the invisible thread that weaves through all forms of abuse, and when children are involved, its impact can last generations.

When was the last time you felt truly seen, heard, and supported in a doctor’s office? For millions of women, the answer isn’t simple.  Reproductive rights advocate and OB-GYN PA-C Nikki Vinckier explores the gaps, biases, and systemic challenges in women’s healthcare.

What if something as simple as your breath could transform your health, calm your mind, and reconnect you to your intuition? In this episode of Inside the Well Space, Céline Antoine sits down with us to discuss how intentional breathwork can reduce anxiety, create clarity, and more.

On this episode, globally renowned activist, author, and journalist Laura Bates unpacks her latest book, The New Age of Sexism: How the AI Revolution is Reinventing Misogyny. From deepfake pornography and sex robots to AI healthcare bias and discriminatory algorithms, she exposes how technology is amplifying old inequalities in disturbing new ways.

What if the aches, leaks, or discomfort you’ve been ignoring are actually your body asking for help? Kate Fishman, is a Senior Physical Therapist at NYPH - joins Cathy O’Brien to explore the often-overlooked world of pelvic floor health. They dive into the prevalence of pelvic floor dysfunction, its symptoms, and why awareness is the first step toward reclaiming your health.

Can something as simple as touch change — even save — a life? Jennifer Cooper Ashton, Clinical Manager for Massage Therapy Services at the Mount Sinai Health System, explores the remarkable physiological and emotional benefits of therapeutic touch.

What if the secret to your physical health and emotional balance wasn’t hidden in the latest wellness trend, but in the energy flowing through you right now? Mare Rubin, a certified yoga and meditation teacher, explores the timeless link between ancient wisdom and modern wellbeing.