Coffee with America Episode 601
Coffee with America kicks off the new year with timely conversations on women’s heart health, community impact, preserving family stories, a South Caicos luxury escape, confidence and connection, a “one word” mindset for 2026, and what to know about GLP-1 medications.
Choosing One Word to Guide the New Year
As the new year begins, choosing one guiding word—rather than multiple resolutions—helps bring clarity, focus, and direction to the year ahead.
Salterra South Caicos: A Luxury Island Escape
Salterra, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, South Caicos offers crystal-clear water, oceanfront suites, tranquil pools, standout dining, and immersive island experiences—all just a short flight from Miami. From diving pristine reefs to unwinding at the spa and enjoying food-forward weekends, this is a destination built for slowing down and savoring every moment. Learn more […]
Preserving Family Stories for Future Generations
Jeffrey Mason, creator of Hear Your Story, shares the deeply personal inspiration behind his journal and book series designed to help families capture memories, preserve legacies, and strengthen connections across generations. The collection encourages loved ones to tell their stories before they’re lost—and to better understand one another in the process. Learn more at hearyourstorybooks.com.
How Knowing Your Family Heart History Can Save Lives
Allison Conklin, a heart disease survivor diagnosed at a young age, shares her deeply personal story and explains why understanding family history is especially critical for women. Her journey—from early diagnosis to life after a heart transplant—highlights how awareness, genetics, and early action can be lifesaving. For more information on heart health and family risk, […]
The Real Cost of GLP-1 Medications
Kat Carter, host of the The Plus Sides, breaks down why GLP-1 medications are reshaping obesity care—and why cost and access remain major barriers for many patients. She also explains “food noise” and how policy changes could improve affordability. Learn more at theplussidez.net.
You’ve Been Validated: Confidence Tools That Work
Lifestyle expert Valerie Greenberg shares the thinking behind her new book, You’ve Been Validated, offering practical tools for building confidence, reducing social anxiety, and forming stronger connections in everyday life. The advice is straightforward, relatable, and designed for real-world situations. Find the book at amazon.com and barnesandnoble.com. For more information visit youvebeenvalidated.com
Investing in Women and Girls to Strengthen Atlanta
Kari Love, Chief Executive Officer of the Atlanta Women’s Foundation, discusses how a research-driven, long-term approach is creating real opportunities for women and girls across metro Atlanta—and why investing at the root of the challenges leads to stronger families and communities. Learn more at atlantawomensfoundation.org.
Coffee with America Episode 600
This episode covers a wide range of timely topics, from the urgent need for blood donation and responsible AI for small businesses to Best New Product Award nominees, women’s wellness, friendship and mental health, family technology, beauty and wellness innovations, and a clinically documented ALS recovery.
Why Friendship Deserves a Spot in Your Wellness Routine.
Matt Ritter explains why real connection and friendship are essential to long-term health and happiness, and how rebuilding simple, everyday relationships can be one of the most powerful forms of modern self-care.