The Conversations

What if wellness isn’t about fixing your body, but finally learning how to listen to it? In this grounded conversation, Ayurvedic expert and author Nidhi Bhanshali Pandya joins Natasha Poniatowski, founder of Laroot World, to explore a more intuitive and nourishing path to health. Together, they unpack Ayurveda beyond the buzzwords, touching on digestion, circadian rhythms, nervous system support, food, and women’s well-being, while offering a refreshing perspective on what true wellness can actually feel like.

If you have ever wondered whether your fatigue, weight changes, sleep issues, or mood shifts are “just getting older” or a sign that something deeper is going on, this episode is for you. Cathy O’Brien sits down with double board-certified endocrinologist Dr. Caroline Messer to unpack how hormones shape everything from metabolism and bone health to menopause, thyroid function, and weight management. Together, they cut through the noise on topics like GLP-1s, hormone replacement therapy, and osteoporosis screening, and help you understand how endocrinology can offer real answers when your body feels out of balance.

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.

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.

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.

What does it take to break free from your past and rebuild a life on your own terms? At just 26, Jes Chapel is a rising voice at Condé Nast Traveler—but her real story runs much deeper. In this raw and revealing conversation, Jes shares her journey through childhood trauma, the loss of her father, and growing up in unstable, unsafe environments.

Have you ever questioned your reality in a relationship? In this powerful solo episode, host Cathy O’Brien opens up about an issue that affects 1 in 4 reported women: emotional and psychological abuse in relationships.

Did you know 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime? What if treatment could be less invasive, more targeted—and even detect recurrence before symptoms appear? Dr. Rache Simmons, internationally renowned breast cancer surgeon at New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell, breaks down the evolving landscape of breast cancer care.

Menopause is the most misunderstood stage of a woman’s life. Dr. Chris Creatura, a board-certified OB/GYN with over three decades of experience, dismantles the myths and misinformation surrounding menopause, perimenopause, and women’s hormonal health.

Are your hormones trying to tell you something—and are you actually listening? Dr. Chiti Parikh, an integrative medicine specialist, returns for a grounded and eye-opening conversation about the real forces driving your hormonal health

What does a “good” divorce really look like—and how do you move forward with clarity and confidence? Renowned family law attorney Lois Liberman shares her empathic, personalized approach to navigating marital transitions—from prenuptial and postnuptial agreements to emotionally and financially complex divorces.

What does true healing from trauma really look like, and how do we reclaim our power in the process? Maggie LaRocca, Executive Director of Exhale to Inhale, joins us for a deeply moving conversation about trauma, healing, and empowerment.