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Jane Wilkens Michael Better Than Before

Jane Wilkens Michael Better Than Before

By: Jane & Laurie
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 Through her books and nationally syndicated beauty, health and fitness columns, Jane Wilkens Michael has helped change the lives of millions of readers who have experienced a life-altering event by encouraging them to become Better Than Before. Now Jane’s experience and expertise can be heard on talk radio. On their journey, her listeners will learn simple steps to relax, replenish and rejuvenate — to become Better Than Before.

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Episodes
  • BTB: Jane Wilkens Michael: His Heart Went On....and On!

    BTB: Jane Wilkens Michael: His Heart Went On....and On!
    Nov 6 2025
    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.
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    19 mins
  • BTB: Jane Wilkens Michael: Hail Alex

    BTB: Jane Wilkens Michael: Hail Alex
    Oct 2 2025
    Passing through adversity - Jane’s very special guest today is Alex Smith. And there is no better model for perseverance and success than this former star NFL quarterback and current ESPN analyst. In 2018, during a Washington Commanders' (then Redskins) game, he suffered a life-threatening injury to his right leg. His triumphant return to the field less than two years later is regarded as one of the most historic moments in pro football history. Indeed, he helped lead his team to an NFC East title while he himself earned the title of NFL Comeback Player of the Year. His story about the injury was documented in a special edition of ESPN’s E60, Project 11. Alex's arduous path to recovery set the stage for his new endeavor, speaking about the realities of pain and encouraging people to have a game plan. To that end, he is partnering with Vertex Pharmaceuticals on their Pain Game Plan campaign to empower people to develop a personalized pain management strategy to be ready for the expected, like a planned surgery, or unexpected, like an injury. On this segment, Alex and Jane talk about how he, his doctors and his family had to make life-changing decisions, his intense rehabilitation, and his new campaign. Furthermore, he shares the positive mantras that gave him the mental fortitude to keep going and can help all listeners become Better Than Before despite whatever setbacks they face.






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    30 mins
  • BTB: Jane Wilkens Michael: Beating the Odds

    BTB: Jane Wilkens Michael: Beating the Odds
    Sep 11 2025
    Suleika Jaouad on surviving and thriving - Jane’s very special guest is author, advocate and motivational speaker, Suleika Jaouad. Diagnosed with an aggressive form of leukemia at age 22, Suleika was given a 35% chance of survival. Rather than simply giving up, she went on to chronicle her journey, writing the New York Times column, Life, Interrupted which was made into a video series that won an Emmy Award! And her memoir, Between Two Kingdoms, was also a New York Times best seller. Her fight against cancer is also featured in a 2023 Netflix documentary, American Symphony, about a year in her life with her husband, the Grammy, Academy Award and Golden Globe-winning musician, Jon Batiste. Now she is writing new chapters of her story through her latest work, The Book of Alchemy. Suleika is also partnering with The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's expanded mission as Blood Cancer United to provide information and guidance for patients and caregivers for all 100+ blood cancers. On this segment, Jane and Suleika talk about what gets her through her good days, bad days, and very bad days. She also provides advice for building community and fostering connections, starting with how journaling gives her calm and purpose. Furthermore, she shares her tips, tools and favorite mantra that will motivate and encourage all of us to be just a little Better Than Before, no matter what obstacles we face in life.
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    18 mins
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