Dr. Steve Allen, Jr. combines his expertise as a Board Certified family physician with his family's gift of humor. The son of famous TV comedian Steve Allen, he delights audiences with his unique approach to managing stress. He teaches everyone in the audience to juggle brightly colored scarves as the lesson through which they learn to play and laugh their... read full bio

Susan J. Blumenthal, M.D., M.P.A., is an internationally recognized expert and leader on global health, who until recently served as U.S. assistant surgeon general, rear admiral, senior medical and e-health advisor in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. She has been a major force in bringing important public health issues, including global health, women's health, and mental illness,... read full bio

Dr. Susan M. Love is a pioneer in the field of women's health and breast cancer. She is President and Medical Director of the Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation. A former member of the National Cancer Advisory Board and one of the founding mothers of the breast cancer advocacy movement, Susan Love serves on the boards of the National Breast... read full bio

Dr. Suzanne Metzger is a 12 year breast cancer survivor. Having had a lumpectomy and having gone through chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and hormone therapy, she is certainly aware of what it takes to survive and cope with a disease that requires a very harsh treatment. She knows how important it is for us to have the right attitude. For what... read full bio

Dr. Travis Stork is a faculty physician in the Emergency Department at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, TN when he is not in front of the cameras for THE DOCTORS. His credentials include graduating Magna Cum Laude from Duke University and earning his M.D. with Honors from the University of Virginia. He completed his residency as an emergency room doctor... read full bio

Dr. Yvonne S. Thorton is a double-Board certified specialist in obstetrics, gynecology and maternal-fetal medicine and has risen to the academic rank of Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology at Cornell University Medical College. She is a Diplomat of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Thornton is the first... read full bio

The Nurse Jackie star and former Sopranos matriarch knows how to play a determined woman, both on and off screen. When she was diagnosed in 2003, Falco told herself, "I am a strong woman. I have resources to get good treatment, so why not me? Better me than some single mom of three. I can handle this." Falco has appeared... read full bio

Edward Leigh focuses on creating positive workplace and learning environments. His programs lead to increased productivity, enhanced morale and decreased job-relate stress. He presents high-energy and informative programs to a wide variety of groups, including corporations, associations, government organizations, hospitals, schools and universities. ... read full bio

Eileen Brennan is an American character actress best known for tough, cranky roles, such as Goldie Hawn's commanding officer in Private Benjamin. She was also a regular in the first season of Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In. She studied at the Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York, and shared an apartment with Rue McClanahan and Macy Janney (later the mother... read full bio

In 1989 Elaine Pasqua's mother and stepfather were diagnosed with the AIDS virus. Because of the stigma surrounding HIV/AIDS, she honored her parents' wishes and kept their HIV status a secret. Witnessing the ravages of this disease as she cared for them, Pasqua vowed to speak out so others would not have to experience the pain and loss that twice... read full bio

Eliz Greene was seven-months pregnant with twins when she suffered a massive heart attack. Her life changed -- not only did she survive a ten-minute cardiac arrest, the cesarean delivery of her daughters and open-heart surgery, all on the same day -- she gained new perspective and passion for life. ... read full bio

The mother of a child with Down Syndrome, Ms. Kingsley is a frequent lecturer on that subject and on mental retardation and disability rights. In 1976 she was elected to the Board of Directors of the National Down Syndrome Congress and was chairperson of their Adoption Committee. She served on the Board for nine years. She is... read full bio

Model and television host Emme Aronson and her husband Phillip Aronson had a successful marriage and a baby daughter when a dark and severe depression turned their lives upside down. Emme and Phil frankly discuss their challenge as a couple facing depression. They speak around the country encouraging and informing their audiences.... read full bio

Whether you are facing a life-threatening illness, or you are a healer whose mission is to help those who are ill through the countless challenges that lie ahead, Emory Austin has a strong message for you: Any challenge contains possibilities for growth. A breast cancer survivor, battling the disease changed Austin's life - it brought more focus, power, insight, perspective,... read full bio

k Weihenmayer is the first blind person to reach the summit of Mount Everest, on May 25, 2001. He also completed the Seven Summits in September 2002. His story was covered in a Time article in June 2001 titled Blind to Failure. He is the author of Touch the Top of the World: A Blind Man's Journey to Climb Farther... read full bio

Ernestine Bradley is a woman of many talents and many distinct lives. She is a cancer survivor, author, professor, mother and the wife of former U.S. Senator Bill Bradley of New Jersey. Diagnosed with breast cancer in 1992, she had literally never been sick a day in her life. Suddenly, illness forced her to reevaluate everything she had always taken... read full bio

Longoria Parker stars as Gabrielle Solis on the ABC-megahit Desperate Housewives." The show is a multi-Emmy, Golden Globe, and Screen Actors Guild Award-winner, with more than 30 Million viewers in the U.S. and shown in 208 countries around the world, which is now going into its 6th season. Longoria Parker has received numerous awards: People's Choice Award-winner for favorite female... read full bio

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Fran Carpentier has worked in magazine publishing for more than 25 years. Today, as the Senior Editor of PARADE, national Sunday newspaper magazine, Fran wears many hats: She originates story ideas, assigns writers, and is also responsible for two of the magazines most popular annual issues. What America Eats and Live Longer, Better, Wiser, an indispensable guide to living that... read full bio

Francine Joy Fran" Drescher an American film and television actress, comedian, screenwriter, television director, producer, author, activist , singer , and political lobbyist, is best known for playing Fran Fine on the television series The Nanny, for which she was nominated for two Emmys and two Golden Globe Awards. In addition to her acting, Fran Drescher is two-time bestselling author,... read full bio