We just wrapped Season 3 of TARA MARIE LIVE, and I am looking forward to having some summer fun so I can recharge before a very busy fall. This has been a difficult year for me, but ideally, we grow when we are faced with adversity. I think of time differently, and my priorities have shifted. It is a cliché, but it is true: life is very, very short. Do not save important things for tomorrow, for tomorrow may not come for you or those you love. Value the people in your life and your relationships. Without them, life has little meaning. Think about these things, and each day, make better choices than the day before. I look forward to being with you again soon. Stay tuned!

Despite advances in medicine, one in nine men in the United States will get prostate cancer in his lifetime, and it’s the second leading cause of cancer death among men in the U.S. On this episode, Jonathan Haas, MD, Chairman of the Department of Radiation Oncology at NYU Winthrop Hospital, joins me for an in-depth discussion about prostate cancer and treatment options, including CyberKnife, a non-invasive treatment that delivers targeted radiation to tumors and can reach deeply imbedded masses while minimizing damage to healthy tissue. CyberKnife provides hope to thousands of people with tumors once considered inoperable. Tune in and get the facts about prostate cancer and potentially life-saving treatments.

Rates of Alzheimer’s disease are skyrocketing, and the situation is only getting worse. Some epidemiologists predict that it will be the greatest public health scourge of the 21st century. It has a 100% mortality rate, and while researchers have tried to develop a drug that will cure this disease, so far, none has worked. It is time we stop taking a gamble with our brain health and instead focus on prevention. On this episode, Integrative Psychiatrist, Dr. James Greenblatt, discusses his groundbreaking book and reveals that hope has come from new research showing that the answer lies with an integrative approach, and nutrition is a key factor. It is possible to protect and restore brain function. Tune in and learn an effective means of preventing and treating Alzheimer’s dementia.

On this Ask Tara Marie edition of TARA MARIE LIVE, I talk to a listener who has experienced much trauma over the last five years. She not only has lost loved ones, but she moved from her home state, gained excess weight, and feels like she no longer recognizes herself or her life. She asked for my help to regain her health, put an end to her self-sabotage and self-destructive behavior patterns, and create the life she really wants. If you have ever felt defeated and needed help finding your way back, this episode will resonate with you. Join us for a dose of hope, inspiration and motivation!

On this Ask Tara Marie edition of TARA MARIE LIVE, I talk to a listener with polycystic ovary syndrome and hypothyroidism who wants to learn more about high intensity interval training and strength training so she can lose body fat, increase muscle mass, and boost her metabolism. Exercise programming can be confusing, and you may feel like you are working hard but not seeing the results you want. On this episode, I share information that will help you tweak your exercise program so you can reach your health and fitness goals. Tune in and learn how you can take your workouts to the next level and maximize the time you spend exercising.

Rates of anxiety and depression are at an all time high. We must acknowledge that we are doing something very wrong in our society. On this episode, New York Times best-selling author, Johann Hari, discusses his compelling book, Lost Connections, and uncovers the real causes of depression—and the unexpected solutions. If you struggle with anxiety and depression or know someone who does, the revelations in this interview will make you think differently about our moods, our minds, and the role of prescription medications in our lives. Tune in for an incisive analysis of this pervasive problem and new and effective ways of solving it.

On this episode, I am joined by Mark Menolascino, MD, Medical Director of the Meno Clinic—Center for Functional Medicine, to discuss his new book, Heart Solution for Women. Heart disease is the number one killer of women, and more women suffer from heart disease than from cancer, diabetes, and stroke combined. One in four women will develop heart disease in her lifetime—and the problem is only getting worse. Tune in as we dispel some of the most common myths about heart disease and discuss vital information that will empower women to take the lead in their own healthcare.

In a world in which we can live very scattered lives that move at a frenetic pace, my guest, Daniel Gutierrez, challenges the true meaning of success and takes us on a truth-seeking journey to the center of ourselves to find profound inner peace—where the past and future do not exist and where the real magic lies only in the present moment. On this episode, we discuss his new book, Radical Mindfulness: Profound Inner Peace in As Little As 60 Seconds. Learn how to master your inner world and see what a positive and profound impact doing so will have on your outer world. If you are seeking a sense of peace and harmony with yourself and your own truth, this episode is for you.

On this episode, I am joined by Rafael A. Ortiz, MD, Chief of Neuro-Endovascular Surgery and Interventional Neuro-Radiology at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City, to discuss a topic to which no one is immune: stroke. The rate of stroke among young people in the United States between the ages of 18 and 44 has been rising steadily since 1995. Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States, and according to the World Health Organization, it is the second leading cause of death worldwide—and 80% of strokes are preventable. A stroke can happen to any person of any race or any gender, at any time—it depends on your risk factors. We must educate ourselves to stop this downward spiral. Tune in for information that could possibly save your life.

Naturopathic Physician, Dr. Patricia P. Selassie, joins me to discuss an often misunderstood topic—metabolism. Many people are frustrated because they are gaining weight and don’t know what to do. They believe they are doing everything right, but the results are just wrong. What’s the problem? Is it age? Hormones? Your thyroid? The fact is there are things you may be doing to slow down your metabolic rate, but there are things you can do to increase it. From diet to supplements to lifestyle habits, you can manipulate variables to get your metabolism working in your favor. Tune in for vital information that can help keep your body revved up!

On this episode, I have an in-depth discussion about gut health with Vincent Pedre, MD, Medical Director of Pedre Integrative Health, Board-Certified Internist, and Functional Medicine-Certified Practitioner. His book, Happy Gut, is a detailed guide on how to heal your body using food and supplementation to eliminate food triggers, clear your gut of unfriendly pathogens, and heal and repair your gut using targeted nutrients. Gut issues can be the root cause of not only gastrointestinal disorders, but also exhaustion, painful joints, body aches, tender muscles, headaches, skin problems, behavioral, emotional, and psychiatric symptoms, seasonal allergies, and weight gain. Tune in for information that will transform your gut and your overall physical and mental health.