Health Harmony & Heather with Heather Thomson

Latest Episodes:

Tina Knowles Sep 14, 2021

Show notes

It’s our one year anniversary of In My Heart and Heather’s first guest, Tina Knowles, who means so much to Heather is In this special first episode, Tina Knowles-Lawson and Heather chat about their history working together on House of Deréon and Miss Tina, advocating for the Heroes Act, the importance of instilling a sense of charity at a young age to children which she did for Beyonce and Solange, plus Tina and Heather celebrate the bond and love they still have with each other.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aviva Drescher Sep 07, 2021

Show notes

Heather and Aviva Drescher were cast mates on RHONY and remain close to this day. Aviva was a true New York City born and bred “Housewife” and she shares her life changing story at age 6, her work on Housewives, including infamous LegGate, and her work with Amputees and other charitable organizations. This philanthropist, author, businesswoman, and full-time mother will let nothing hold her back. When Aviva was just six years old, she was in a tragic farm accident that resulted in the amputation of her left leg. Aviva has never let this tragedy define who she is. She has a law degree, and she devotes her time to her investment banker husband, Reid, and raising their four children. Aviva teaches her family the importance of giving back by example through her philanthropic work. Aviva’s memoire, Leggy Blonde, came out in 2014.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eduardo Garcia Aug 31, 2021

Show notes

Eduardo Garcia is an American celebrity chef and the co-founder of Montana Mex, a Mexican food company. He is known as the “ bionic chef” because he cooks with a prosthetic left arm, the result of an accident while hunting in 2011. He is also the subject of documentary “Charged”, the story of Eduardo being electrocuted, defying odds of survival, and coming through it with a “bionic” arm and hand, continuing to cook, farm, be an inspirational speaker and teacher of living and respecting nature.Heather and Eduardo have known each other for their work with the No Barriers foundation, and share stories of Eduardo’s life and his coming out of his accident with a stronger and better life, finding the best self you can be, and living life “fully charged,” loving and learning about good food, making a community, and sharing it all. It is a fun and inspirational chat.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mandy Harvey, Singer-Songwriter (Amanda Lynn Harvey) Aug 24, 2021

Show notes

After fully losing her hearing in 2007, Harvey became depressed and quit music. However, with the aid of visual tuners she learned how to find the correct pitches when singing.

Heather has known Mandy for the last 10 years, and we will hear Mandy’s ups and downs accepting her total loss of hearing, and her journey to sing again and love life. Mandy has recorded three studio jazz albums between 2010-2014. She has also performed at the Kennedy Center.

In 2017, Harvey appeared on America's Got Talent, season 12, where she took fourth place. The same year as her America's Got Talent appearance, she published a memoir with co-author Mark Atteberry, Sensing the Rhythm: Finding My Voice in a World Without Sound.

Mandy released 2 new songs recently:Masterpiece this past March,and Bought Myself Roses in June.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amy Phillips, actress, comedian and lover of all characters on Bravo. Known for her comedic renditions of Bravolebrities, she is an impersonator and host of Reality Checked on Sirius XM Radio Andy. Aug 17, 2021

Show notes

Amy Phillips, a Grosse Pointe native, actress and comedian, began doing impressions at age 12. But it was her impression of throwback Bravo star, Rachel Zoe, that really got her career rolling. Her relationship with Andy and her love of all characters on Bravo, led her to today’s hosting of Reality Checked on Sirius, plus common guest on WWHL. Amy’s impersonations of the different ”Housewives” and other Bravo cast members talks with Heather Thomson (former RHONY member) about her life, her road to being noticed by Andy Cohen, her role as a wife and mom, her aspirations, and how much fun she’s having with this niche role.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melody Lomboy Lowe, cancer survivor, wife, mom, avid swimmer, author of beautiful photo book Beyond Remission and head of Luna Peak Foundation, serving the cancer and grief communities. Aug 10, 2021

Show notes

Melody Lomboy Lowe was diagnosed with cancer at age 6,with a 50% chance of survival. She went through cancer treatments for a few years and survived. She attributes it to positive attitude, and her parents treating her “normally as possible”. Now, Melody lives life to it’s fullest with a positive attitude and gratefulness each day. She has definitely learned to lead a life with the least drama possible, and maintains a sense of calm. When two of her boys were diagnosed with autism, she never feels upset with troubles, she keeps her upbeat attitude and we will figure it out attitude, and her boys are high functioning and joys in her life. Hear her story as a cancer warrior who started an organization called Luna Peak that helps cancer and grief communities, and helps us learn how to celebrate life and survive it each day.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr.Liia Ramachandra,creator of EpiLynx, allergen free and gluten free skincare for skin disorders such as psoriasis. All motivated by her own medical issues. Aug 04, 2021

Show notes

Dr. Liia Ramachandra had psoriasis at 6 years old. As a scientist she was passionate about helping people with skin disorders, wanting to help people with visible skin issues and erase any emotional effects of depression due to looking unusual. Dr.Liia formed EpiLynx skincare The products, which include numerous face creams and face serums, eye creams, lipsticks, highlighters, lip gloss and eyeshadow, are available online. Dr. Liia is a CEO, a mom, wife, Doctor and patient. She and Heather talk about Lila’s path and the good work she is doing for children and adults.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cortney Novogratz: Designer and Author Jul 27, 2021

Show notes

Cortney Novogratz sits down with Heather to discuss her journey from real estate into design, her design philosophy, taking risks in life in spite of the fear, knowing your limits, and nurturing the people that make your life better. This mother of seven children and wife of Robert, her design/work partner has so many genius tips for ways to organize your things and home as well as living life as entrepreneur, artist, mom, wife, and reminds us the goal doesn’t have to be perfection.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Heather talks with Trace Albrecht and Genevieve Geaney founders of Spokenpoint, the virtual acupuncture service you can do at home. Jul 20, 2021

Show notes

SPOKENPOINT is the convergence of ancient medicine with modern technology to create the first ever virtual acupuncture service. Spoken Point delivers a safe and effective acupuncture experience in your home, on your schedule. Magnets take the place of needles to activate the points, and their digital library of treatments provides relief from many common conditions along with a specific meditation for that ailment.

Trace Albrecht and Genevieve Geaney talk about how the virtual idea happened, and how they made the kit that lets everyone create this experience on their own turf, on their own time. From allergies to headaches, there will be information in their library to help you.

Today, Trace will do a point with visualization for listeners, and explain how it works. Genevieve talks about how this helped with her getting pregnant, and through her pregnancy and how Spoken Point has specific points to help through all stages of pregnancy and post partum.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Wendy Osefo: Professor, Political Analyst, Entrepreneur and Cast Member of Real Housewives of Potomac Jul 13, 2021

Show notes

The Real Housewives of Potomac is back for a new season and Dr. Wendy Osefo joins Heather to discuss making history by becoming the first black woman to earn a PhD in Public Affairs/Community Development, how she deals with failures and celebrating successes, her philanthropic work as CEO of the 1954 Equity Project and how she balances her work as a professor, political analyst and entrepreneur with Real Housewives of Potomac.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Health Harmony & Heather with Heather Thomson

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected