Talking to everyone’s favorite internet Grandma - Jane’s special guest is Barbara Costello, now known, like all superstars, by just one name: Babs! From her Facebook posts, and @BrunchwithBabs posts on Instagram and Tiktok, this remarkable woman, a grandmother of nine, has become the adopted grandmother of her millions and millions of followers on social media. She’s the New York Times bestselling author of Celebrate with Babs and has just released her second cookbook, Every Day with Babs. You have also seen her on the Today show, GMA and Drew Barrymore, and as a regular guest on Access Hollywood. But with all her success and unceasing on-line smiles, she has suffered through her beloved mother's Alzheimer’s Disease. That is why she is partnering with Eli Lilly & Co. on their MoreThanNormalAging campaign to help older adults better understand when memory and thinking issues may be more than just “normal aging,” to help them proactively address their concerns with their healthcare provider. On this segment, Babs talks about how it all began for her (spoiler alert: her daughter simply posted a recipe on TikTok during Covid). Her advice for living a longer and more fulfilled life will inspire all our listeners to appreciate that it is never too late to start a whole new path to becoming Better Than Before.

Legendary sports agent on bettering brain health - Jane's special guest is Leigh Steinberg, the greatest and most successful sports agent of all time, representing star athletes and coaches in football, basketball, baseball, hockey, boxing, and golf, including the number one overall pick in the NFL draft for an unprecedented eight times. He is also an entrepreneur, best-selling author, and founder of the Leigh Steinberg Foundation. Furthermore, Leigh was the real-life inspiration for the Oscar-winning film Jerry Maguire, his character being played by none other than Tom Cruise. And he recounts how he schooled Cameron Crowe, its creator and director, on the ins-and-outs of the sports agent world. But for Leigh, it's not only about showing him the money. He is also known as the Agent of Heart, as he was responsible for more than $750 million being given to various charities around the world. To continue on that path, he just founded the Leigh Steinberg Foundation to educate parents and fund research for advancing the understanding, prevention and treatment of concussions, traumatic brain injuries, and other brain health challenges. On this segment, Jane and Leigh discuss his foundation, as well as what listeners can learn from his ultra-successful, multimillion dollar negotiation strategies to help navigate the inevitable conflicts, large and small, in our personal lives, on our journey to becoming Better Than Before.

An NFL Superstar on being Better Than Before - Jane’s special guest today is Brian Dawkins, a football legend as one of the greatest NFL Safeties of all time. Brian, viewed as the leader of the Philadelphia Eagles' defense, was named to an astonishing nine Pro Bowls and five All-Pro teams during his career, including thirteen 13 seasons with the now World Champs. It is therefore not surprising that in 2018 Brian was also inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. In a nutshell, his impact on the Eagles and the NFL as a whole will never be forgotten. Currently, he’s also bringing his knowledge and wherewithal to the health arena, by using his platform to help spread awareness and education about chronic kidney disease. To that end, he is representing Boehringer & Lilly’s It Takes 2 health initiative. On this segment, Jane and Brian discuss this campaign, as well as who inspired him to have a career in sports, the importance of sports, including having an outlet for getting rid of negative energy, and how his love of the game created a drive for mental toughness. Brian also talks about how  the concept of wellness has changed over the years, and his personal health and nutrition program. Finally, he shares the life lessons he learned throughout his career that will help all our listeners become Better Than Before.

Kate Walsh Finds the GRAIL - Jane’s special guest today is the renowned and multi-talented Kate Walsh, who we are delighted to have back for her third appearance on the show. Kate has starred in such blockbusters as Grey’s Anatomy, Private Practice, Emily in Paris and 13 Reasons Why, and can also be seen as a villainous handler in The Umbrella Academy on Netflix. But as with so many of our superstar guests, it was for personal reasons, which she shares with us, Kate has currently partnered with GRAIL, a healthcare company that recently launched Generation Possible, a game-changing educational initiative that raises awareness of multi-cancer early detection (MCED) testing. These revolutionary new blood tests screen for some of the deadliest cancers before they become symptomatic. On this segment, Kate and Jane talk about her career, as well as her passion and commitment for living a healthy lifestyle and helping others do the same. Furthermore, she imparts her personal beauty, health and fitness tips, tools and mantras. All in all, listeners will be inspired to become Better Than Before, physically, emotionally and spiritually.

Simple steps for personal growth and renewal - Jane’s special guest today is Dr. John McGrail, clinical hypnotherapist, best-selling author, self-improvement expert and much sought-after spirituality teacher, regarded as one of our country’s leading experts relating to personal growth and successful life transformation. His passion is for helping people overcome their at times debilitating fears, phobias, limiting beliefs, and other issues that prevent them from living life to its fullest potential. It has led him to develop a unique and powerful process he calls “Synthesis,” an amalgam of his lifelong study of the human condition and spirituality. This unique and seminal technique is  featured in his book, The Synthesis Effect: Your Direct Path to Personal Power and Transformation and his newest book, A Better You in a Minute or Two. On this segment, Dr. McGrail will share a simple meditation exercise, as well as discuss the Synthesis Effect and how it will help our listeners bring lasting physical, emotional, and spiritual change, renewal and regeneration into their lives using easy, doable steps—to enable us all to ultimately become Better Than Before.

Johnny Damon brings his A-Game - Jane’s special guest is Johnny Damon, a Major League star outfielder for an amazing 18 seasons, becoming one of the most outstanding, respected, and durable players in the league's history. After helping break the Curse of the Bambino by winning the 2004 World Series with the Boston Red Sox and thereby achieving legendary status, Johnny signed as a free agent with their hated rivals and nemesis, the New York Yankees. In 2009, he won a World Series with the Bronx Bombers, joining only the Bambino himself as a player to win World Series with both teams. Currently, he is focusing on bringing a nutritional edge to all through his new sports drink, appropriately named, A-GAME. On this segment Johnny talks about his stellar career and the secrets of his stamina and longevity, and shares his health and fitness advice for aspiring athletes. Furthermore, he discusses his personal exercise and nutritional program, and the mindset it takes to be Better Than Before, physically, emotionally and spiritually.

Talking health and coolness with a chef extraordinaire - Jane’s special guest is Carla Hall, a world-renowned, award-winning chef, best-selling cookbook author, and on-air star. You will recognize her from your favorite Food Network baking championship shows, as well as from co-hosting The Chew, Good Morning America, and from Top Chef. But she does so much more! Carla truly believes that food connects us all, and she strives to communicate this through her work, her cooking, her love for life, and in her daily interactions. Combining all of that, Carla is phenomenal at creating amazing recipes that are healthy, delicious and easy to follow. Jane and Carla talk about how it all began for her, how to deal with negativity, and her tips and tools for setting up a chef’s kitchen. Furthermore, she shares her personal beauty program, as well as stress-relievers and mantras that she lives by daily. In her latest role as health advocate, she also tells us about the importance of keeping yourself and your loved ones safe from viruses, which is why she has partnered with GSK on their SidelineRSV campaign. All in all, listeners will come away feeling both inspired and Better Than Before.

Iconic sportscaster on curing AFib - Jane’s very special guest is renowned television anchor and radio show host Michael (Greeny) Greenberg. Indeed, in addition to a multitude of his other accolades and accomplishments, including writing best-selling novels, he is a longtime ESPN sports broadcaster who co-hosted the super popular radio show, Mike & Mike, for nearly two decades. He currently hosts Get Up, a morning sports program, and also serves as an analyst on NFL Countdown. But along with the natural heart-pounding action that he covers, in his case some of those high-speed beats were due to Atrial Fibrillation (AFib), the most common cardiac arrhythmia. In fact, he is one of the estimated twelve-million Americans with this debilitating coronary malfunction. On this segment, Mike and Jane talk all about how his life changed when he discovered, through his own research, cardiac catheterization ablation. To that end, he has partnered with J&J MedTech, a manufacturer of the innovative device that  cured him, on their Get Smart About AFib campaign. He also shares the lifestyle tips and tools which work best for him and, in turn, will help all of our listeners feel Better Than Before.

Busy Philipps on ADHD Jane’s special guest is Busy Philipps, a New York Times best-selling author, actor, activist, writer, mom of two, and host of the new QVC Plus series, Busy This Week. She is best known from her work on such iconic TV series as Freaks and Geeks, Dawson's Creek, ER and Cougar Town, for which she won the Critics’ Choice Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. She can currently be seen on the critically acclaimed Netflix comedy series, Girls5Eva, and hosting a popular podcast, Busy Philipps is Doing Her Best. Busy is with Jane today to help raise awareness for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). To that end, she has partnered with Supernus Pharmaceuticals and will talk about her own experience with this condition, its often-overlooked symptoms, and the importance of finding the right treatment option. In particular, Busy will lead us through how differently ADHD both manifests and affects women versus men. Furthermore, she will share her personal tips and tools to help listeners look and feel Better Than Before, physically, emotionally and spiritually.

Talking children's health with Catherine Lowe - Jane’s special guest, Catherine Guidici Lowe, is as close to being a Renaissance woman as one can imagine. She is a successful entrepreneur, graphic designer, social media influencer, wife, and mom to three beautiful children. But she may be best known as the beauty with the rose who met her husband Sean on The Bachelor, back in 2013. With a passion for fashion and home design, she went on to found LoweCo., a high-end stationery company, as well as Home by Catherine & Sean Lowe, a furniture line. Together with Sean, they are also focused on a purpose-driven and charitable life. But despite all the good fortune, she also experienced the terrifying ordeal of her baby son contracting Respiratory Syncytial Virus, RSV, a highly contagious respiratory infection that can make babies under 6 months old extremely ill. Through her cautionary tale, Catherine hopes to inspire moms-to-be to help safeguard their children's health. And that is why she has partnered with Pfizer; to spread awareness and encourage women to learn about the risks of RSV. On this segment, she and Jane talk about the campaign, as well as learn her coveted secrets to being Better Than Before, physically, emotionally and spiritually.

Legendary Olympic Gold Medalist’s encore appearance - Paris might be hosting the Olympics, but here in New York City, Jane’s guest today is Dara Torres, a twelve-time Olympic medalist swimmer and world record-holder. Renowned as one of the greatest female swimmers of all time, Dara was the first in her sport to maintain an incredible level of excellence, long enough to be selected to represent the United States in FIVE Olympic Games! Dara is also a NY Times best-selling author of Age Is Just a Number: Achieve Your Dreams at Any Stage in Your Life, fitness advocate, motivational speaker, entrepreneur, and mother, and now she is the new head coach for Boston College men’s and women’s swimming. On this segment, she and Jane talk about her secrets to success in both swimming and life in general. Additionally, she discusses her collaboration with Boost Nutritional Drinks, to shine a spotlight on fitness, through her videos, and also on the importance of protein intake for muscle health. All in all, it’s a gold-medal-winning way to become Better Than Before.

Chatting with the creator of Dylan’s Candy Bar - Jane very special guest is Dylan Lauren, founder and CEO of the world’s largest boutique candy store chain, Dylans’ Candy Bar. The daughter of iconic fashion designer Ralph Lauren, Dylan is a creative and innovative genius in her own right. She took the idea to open an enchanted emporium after watching the movie Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory when she was just 6- years-old, staying true to her dream until eventually turning it into a real life, state-of-the-art, sweetness sanctuary. Merging all the inspirations in her life, Dylan designed her stores with a goal to combine fashion, art and pop candy culture with candy-themed lifestyle products. On this segment, Dylan and Jane discuss the highlights of her journey to becoming a super successful entrepreneur, and how naysayers along the way gave her the determination to never take No! for an answer. In addition, she shares the secrets to balancing her career without sacrificing her role as a wife and mother of young twins.  Dylan also reveals her beauty, health and fitness tips and insights and talks about her foundation, Dylan’s Candy BarN, that partners with different animal right’s organizations. All and all listeners will come away feeling Better Than Before, one divine Dylan’s candy bar at a time.

Talking skin care and rejuvenation - On today’s show, Jane speaks with Blair Murphy-Rose, M.D., the world-renowned dermatologist and dermatological surgeon. Dr. Blair is acclaimed by both beauty editors and her patients, who flock to her New York City clinic for advanced techniques, including fillers, Botox and the like, and state-of-the-art laser procedures for face and body rejuvenation. Of course, she also specializes in detecting and treating such medical conditions as skin cancer, acne and rosacea. And she doesn’t stop there. She has recently introduced, Skincare Junkie, a clinically tested, innovative line that consists of a Megadose Super Antioxidant Face Moisturizer, Gentle Jelly Facial Cleanser, Pore Therapy Daily Toner Pads, and a Discoloration Fade Wand. Used collectively each day, her exclusive products promote a radiant, healthy, revitalized complexion.On this segment, she and Jane discuss the ABC’s of basic skin care, common skin issues, the importance of sun protection and mole awareness, what to do for everyday beauty emergencies, and how to choose the right lasers and fillers for your particular needs. Dr. Blair also shares easy, doable, lifestyle tips and tools to help listeners look and feel Better Than Before.

Going grainless for good health - Jane’s guest today is the renowned health specialist Dr William Davis, a preventive cardiologist who advocates for natural healing through a revolutionary program of nutrition focused on microbiome restoration. He is the author of, among numerous other New York Times runaway bestsellers, Wheat Belly: Lose the Wheat, Lose the Weight, and Find Your Path Back to Health. His devoted followers claim that they were able to reverse common conditions, get flatter stomachs and achieve optimal well-being by giving up grains, chief among them wheat. He is also the author of Supergut, in which he discusses the importance of gastrointestinal microbiomes for our health and beauty. Dr. Davis will discuss all this, and also why he rejects many of today's established medical rules, including standard medications. (Note: Which, of course, no one should summarily stop taking without first checking first with their personal physician.) All in all, Dr. Davis' goal is to help us all get back on the beaten path for healthier hearts and bodies so we can look and feel Better Than Before.

Media star spreads hope - Jane’s special guest today is global beauty and Internet lifestyle influencer Michelle Lee. Michelle reaches more than 40,000 followers each day with her content and comments about skincare, fashion, and beauty, as she chronicles her adventures to her loyal, world-wide audience. In fact, she comes on the show hot off the plane following a dash to Bora Bora where she swam with sharks!  But this glittering, globe-trotting life is the glamorous side of a serious condition. When Michelle is not sharing fashion tips, she’s busy advocating for those with skin issues, namely plaque psoriasis, from which she also suffers. Indeed, she gives hope for the 8 million people in the US impacted by this autoimmune disease and for the millions more around the world who experience visible side effects that impact their overall well-being. Along with hearing Michelle's story of her personal struggle, and particularly her ability to overcome them, on this segment, she and Jane also talk about her almost being a reality TV star, what it's like to have an identical twin, and even how she found true love!  Her tips and tools for diet, exercise and combating stress complement her advice for treatment options for psoriasis. To that end, she has partnered with biopharmaceutical giant, Dermavant Sciences, to spread the word. All in all, Michelle's message is the best way for all of us to become Better Than Before, physically, mentally and spiritually.