This conversation was recorded live as part of The SEAM Salons, an intimate series of in-person gatherings created by the Lynne Cohen Foundation to bring curated groups of women into candid, expert-led conversations about preventive health, cancer risk, medicine, advocacy, and the questions we are often left to navigate alone.

In this salon conversation, Amy Cohen Epstein sits down with Dr. Lynda Roman, MD, Division Chief of Gynecologic Oncology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC and Co-Director of the USC Lynne Cohen Foundation Preventive Care Clinic, for an honest and deeply informative discussion about menopause, hormone replacement therapy, cancer risk, gaps in women’s health research, and the role of philanthropy and collaboration in advancing early detection and prevention.

We are sharing this recording first with the women who were part of the room as a thank-you for helping shape such a thoughtful and generous conversation. This unlisted release is intended as a resource to revisit, reflect on, and share carefully with women in your life who may benefit from it.

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When your body starts to feel unfamiliar — your sleep changes, anxiety appears out of nowhere, migraines intensify, weight shifts, hormones fluctuate — it can be hard to know where to begin. In this episode of The SEAM Podcast, Amy Cohen Epstein sits down with Carley Cassity, NP, for a smart, candid conversation about preventive medicine, perimenopause, and why so many women are looking for a different kind of care.

The SEAM Podcast is produced by the Lynne Cohen Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to breast and ovarian cancer prevention, early detection, and expanded access to preventive care. https://lynnecohenfoundation.org/

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What does it really mean to have dense breasts—and how does breast density affect what a mammogram can see?

In this episode of The SEAM Podcast, Amy Cohen Epstein sits down with Dr. Hannah Milch, a breast-specialized radiologist at UCLA, for a clear, candid conversation about breast cancer screening, mammograms, ultrasounds, MRIs, and the evolving role of artificial intelligence in early detection.

Dr. Milch explains why dense breast tissue is so common, why mammography remains the foundation of breast cancer screening, when supplemental imaging may be recommended, and why there is no one-size-fits-all answer for every woman. Amy and Dr. Milch also discuss the emotional reality of preventive care: what women can control, what they cannot, and how better information can help patients make more confident choices.

This conversation is especially helpful for anyone wondering:

• What does breast density mean?
• Should I get an ultrasound with my mammogram?
• When is a breast MRI recommended?
• What are the limits of mammography?
• How could AI improve breast cancer screening?

The SEAM Podcast is produced by the Lynne Cohen Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to breast and ovarian cancer prevention, early detection, and expanded access to preventive care. https://lynnecohenfoundation.org/

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This Mother’s Day, Lynne Cohen Foundation founder Amy Cohen Epstein reflects on the mothers we love, the mothers we miss, and the women whose futures we still have the power to protect.

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The Lynne Cohen Foundation was built from Amy’s mother Lynne’s story and the belief that information, access, and early action can change the future for other families. Since 1998, Lynne Cohen Foundation Preventive Care Clinics have helped women facing increased risk of breast and ovarian cancers access screenings, genetic counseling, risk assessment, follow-up care, and lifesaving support. Learn more about the Lynne Cohen Foundation HERE

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What does prevention really look like when cancer risk is part of your life? In this episode of The SEAM Podcast, Amy Cohen Epstein sits down with Dr. Mona Guo, gynecologic oncologist at USC Keck and part of the Lynne Cohen Foundation Preventive Care Clinic, for a conversation on risk-reducing surgery, ovarian cancer treatment, and the deeply personal decisions women face in navigating care. Drawing on her work with women at increased risk for breast and ovarian cancers, Dr. Guo offers a clear-eyed perspective on fallopian tube removal, hormonal prevention strategies, menopause, self-advocacy, and quality of life during and after treatment.

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In this episode of The SEAM Podcast, Amy Cohen Epstein sits down with Annie Taube, Head of Marketing at LoveShackFancy, for an in-depth conversation about breast cancer, motherhood, ambition, and the reality of holding a full life together. A breast cancer survivor and mother of teenagers, Annie reflects on her career in a demanding industry, the example set by her mother, and the emotional weight of a family history of breast cancer.

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In this thoughtful follow-up conversation, Amy Cohen Epstein speaks with Seed co-founder and co-CEO Ara Katz about the science of gut health, the invisible systems that shape how we feel, and the daily choices that influence far more than we realize.

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Perimenopause can feel like a slow unraveling. You’re waking up at 3 a.m. Your anxiety feels new. Your periods are changing. Your skin, your sleep, your stress tolerance — all different. And yet, you’re told your labs are “normal.” In this episode of The SEAM Podcast, Amy Cohen Epstein sits down with naturopathic physician Dr. Gusty Swift to talk honestly about midlife hormone shifts and why so many women feel dismissed during this stage of life. Instead of prescribing for symptoms alone, Dr. Swift explains her root-cause approach — looking at the thyroid, adrenals, and ovaries as an interconnected system, and addressing the nervous system as a key driver of perimenopausal change.

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