"Think Pink, Live Green" Dr. Marisa Weiss at Wanderlust's Speakeasy

Marisa C. Weiss, M.D.: In her talk, Think Pink, Live Green, Dr. Marisa Weiss shared effective strategies to reduce the lifestyle and environmental risks of breast cancer (only 10% of breast cancers are caused by inherited genes). Dr. Weiss also addressed the root of most breast cancers, focusing on how the outside environment impacts the health of our bodies' inside environment.
Marisa Weiss, M.D. is the founder, president, and guiding force behind Breastcancer.org, the world's most utilized online resource for expert medical and personal information on breast health and breast cancer - reaching 28 million people globally over the past 11 years. A breast cancer oncologist with more than 20 years of active practice in the Philadelphia region, Dr. Weiss is regarded as a visionary advocate for her innovative and steadfast approach to informing and empowering individuals to protect their breast health and overcome the challenges of breast cancer.
Dr. Weiss currently practices at Lankenau Medical Center, part of the Main Line Health Hospitals of the Thomas Jefferson University Health System in the Philadelphia area, where she serves as director of breast radiation oncology and director of breast health outreach. She also served on the National Cancer Institute Director's Consumer Liaison Group for seven years.
Dr. Weiss is the author of four critically acclaimed books on breast cancer and breast health, published by Random House:Living Beyond Breast Cancer and Living Well Beyond Breast Cancer, coauthored with her mother, Ellen Weiss (1998, 2010);Taking Care of Your "Girls:" A Breast Health Guide for Girls, Teens, and In-Betweens, coauthored with her daughter, Isabel Friedman (2008); and 7 Minutes!: How to Get the Most from Your Doctor Visit (2007). Her Think Pink, Live Green project, a global breast cancer prevention initiative, has been a key focus for Breastcancer.org for the past four years.
As a renowned leader in the field of breast cancer, Dr. Weiss is frequently called on by both print and broadcast media and has been a repeat guest on ABC's Good Morning America, NBC's TODAY, CNN's medical features, and The Dr. Oz Show, among others.
Wanderlust Festival is also endebted to Hay House (www.hayhouse.com) who helped us realize the entire 2012 Speakeasy Lecture Series across all four festivals (Stratton, VT in June 2012; Copper Mountain, CO in July; Squaw Valley, CA in late July; and Whistler, BC, Canada in August). With Hay House's amazing roster of speakers (which you can witness in person at their incredible "I Can Do It" events), it's no wonder that they helped elevate the conversation at Wanderlust's Speakeasy this summer. We encourage you to stay tuned to the Hay House FB feed to make sure you know the next time one of their authors is speaking near you ( / hayhouse .
Wanderlust is also grateful to our Speakeasy Vermont partner, Omega. Founded in 1977, Omega Institute for Holistic Studies is the nation's most trusted source for wellness and personal growth. As a nonprofit organization, Omega offers diverse and innovative educational experiences that inspire an integrated approach to personal and social change. Located on 195 acres in the beautiful Hudson Valley, Omega welcomes more than 23,000 people to its workshops, conferences, and retreats in Rhinebeck, New York, and at exceptional locations around the world. eOmega.org