Blog - Melanie Young- Fearless Fabulous You!

It’s Time to Draw the Line About Crossing the Line

On October 16, 2016 / Healthy Living, Staying Grounded, Women's Health

It was a sunny day on the tennis court that summer, and more than the weather was heating up. We were coming to the end of the set. My ball hit the net. We both went up to retrieve it. As we lifted our heads our eyes locked. His were deep blue, and they stared at me intently. He reached over the net and grabbed the back of my neck and started to kiss me. My heart raced. Sound romantic? It wasn’t. The man was my direct boss at the public relations agency where we worked, and he had crossed

Yellow Fingers? Numb Toes? What You Need To Know About Raynaud’s

On October 15, 2016 / Fearless Fabulous You Radio Show, Women's Health

Do your toes or fingers turn yellow, blue and numb when they are cold? You may have a condition called Raynaud’s. According to the non-profit Raynaud’s Association: “Raynaud’s Disease (aka Raynaud’s Phenomenon or Raynaud’s Syndrome) causes an interruption of blood flow to the fingers, toes, nose, and/or ears when a spasm occurs in the blood vessels of these areas. Spasms are caused by exposure to cold or emotional stress. It can cause pain, numbness and throbbing of the extremities. In severe cases, the area may develop ulcerations and infections, which can lead to gangrene.” Raynaud’s affects 5-10% of the U.S. population (approx.

10 Steps To Reduce Your Risk for Breast Cancer

On October 10, 2016 / Breast Cancer

Did you know only about 10 percent of breast cancers are hereditary? While you can’t control certain factors that may impact your risk for breast cancer, such as being a woman, getting older, race or ethnicity, you can be proactive about how you take care of yourself. Lifestyle factors play an important role in many cancers including breast cancer. The American Institute For Cancer Research states that about 1/3 of the most common cancers in the U.S. could be prevented through weight management, a healthy diet and daily exercise. Those three steps can make a big difference! Here are 10 steps to take now that I’ve compiled from three of my

My Fearless Fabulous Next Chapter

On October 3, 2016 / Breast Cancer, Fearless Fabulous You Radio Show, Finances, Healthy Living

This week marks my third season hosting my national radio shows, Fearless Fabulous You! (W4WN.com) and The Connected Table LIVE! (W4CY.com). I created my shows because I wanted to use my voice to share stories of interesting people and inspire others. The work has been hard but completely gratifying. I’ve met so many wonderful, gifted and giving people along the way, from medical experts to authors to entrepreneurs. I’m still looking for show sponsors and partners and welcome referrals. In the meantime the nicest thing you could for me and for my guests is to please tune in and share my shows. LINK TO IHEART LINK to

How Will You Write Your Next Chapter?

On October 3, 2016 / Attitude Adjustment

I am not a “religious” person in the traditional sense. More spiritual. My January 1st birthday aside, I tend to ignore a specific day to celebrate and focus on a period of time, usually tied to the change of season. That’s why I find the annual Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah, inspiring whether you practice Judaism or not. The celebration which began at sundown last night marks a period of personal reflection: asking for forgiveness, showing gratitude, focusing on acts of kindness and thinking about how you want to live your life with more purpose. Growing up I was told that at the start of Rosh Hashanah God took

Sneaky Diet Meets The Champagne Diet- Fearless Fabulous You Sept 26

On September 26, 2016 / Fearless Fabulous You Radio Show

Listen here on iHeart.com. It’s Easy to be Sneaky Usually being sneaky is considered a bad thing. But it’s not when it refers to Missy Lapine, The Sneaky Chef.” It’s very good! Missy turned a challenge many Moms have – getting their kids to eat healthy- to an opportunity. Her best-selling “Sneaky Chef book series and food products are loved by kids and parents alike. Missy shares her healthy eating tips and those perfectly easy-to-make purees of fruits and vegetables that add a nutritious boost to many recipes. Her latest book is “Sneaky Blends.” I love the creative ways Missy incorporates her blends into both savory and sweet dishes. It’s

Don’t Let a Wipe Out Knock You Down

On September 26, 2016 / Attitude Adjustment, Healthy Living

These two words sent shivers of dread down my spine: Fatal Error. My website content had been wiped out with no warning. Years of writing were missing. Was I hacked? Did I hit a wrong key? No one could figure it out at first. And, I did not have an adequate backup plan in place. I’d put saving money over safeguarding my site. At one point we weren’t sure if we could recover everything. I started to spin the scenario in my head. “Maybe this is an opportunity to create something new. I’ll start over with a fresh approach,” I said to myself. Fortunately, my

Piece of Mind vs. Peace of Mind

On September 22, 2016 / Attitude Adjustment, Staying Grounded

I have learned that more people love to talk than listen. Between the pundits, politicians, experts and social posters on the internet, everyone’s talking and expressing an opinion. But how many are really tuned in and listening? These past few weeks I turned down the “noise” to address some personal matters that meant more to me than what people thought and said. I found it rather peaceful. No anxiety from the news and less time wasted scrolling through umpteen posts. I was able to have real conversations with people in person and by phone rather than just abrupt texts. For years I was a

Hope & Expectation

On September 12, 2016 / Happiness, Life As We Know It

Two sisters, Hope and Expectation, sat on a bench one day looking at a distant cousin, The Future. The Future was tall and towering. But she was surrounded by a dense fog making it hard to see her fully. “I hope The Future will be all right. I have faith that things will brighten up for Her,” said Hope. “I expect The Future will be fine. I have invested considerable time and effort into making sure this happens for her,” said Expectation. “But what about Uncertainty? He seems to be a big influence on The Future,” said Hope. “Uncertainty is just temporary distraction for The Future. I expect things will

Don’t Let Detours Deter You

On September 5, 2016 / Attitude Adjustment, Fearless Fabulous You Radio Show

Recently sidelined due to circumstances beyond our control we watched the world pass by from a window and screen. Boats cruised the river. Friends posted vacation photos. Technology linked us to family, friends and news. The world outside was sunny and active. Inside, the room was quiet and still, though the setting was more restless than restful. We released our frustration over canceled plans and resolved not to let an unfortunate detour deter our spirit. We adjusted our attitude rather than allow ourselves to feel derailed. We tried to make each day count rather than count the days. Ordering in different takeout foods became a daily treat. Things we take for granted, like stepping outside became

The High Cost of Cheap Food

On August 29, 2016 / Nutrition and Diet, Women's Health

I’m all for cutting corners in the right places to save waste, time and money. But not when it comes to your health. This includes purchasing the best health insurance you can afford, finding doctors and a health facility you trust, making sure your home and environment are toxin free, and following an optimum eating, hydrating and exercise regimen. You can be proactive about all of these or learn the hard way. The good news is you don’t have to spend a lot of time and money to make healthy changes. Diet and exercise are two of the simplest and most cost-effective. While there are many

Because Love Should Never Hurt

On August 24, 2016 / Healthy Living, Sexual Health, Women's Health

Sex is supposed to feel good. Right? But for 20 to 45 percent of postmenopausal women sex is downright painful. There’s a medical term for it: dyspareunia It can happen to many women after childbirth or during and after treatment for an illness such as cancer. It is a frequent complain among post menopausal women due to low estrogen. Some refer to it as “sexual dysfunction.” I don’t believe it means you are dysfunctional. You may want sex, but it may be painful due to physical changes in your vagina such as extreme dryness and atrophy. Some women suffer in silence. Others abstain