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Joan Lunden        

Award-Winning Journalist, Best-Selling Author, Health & Wellness Advocate

An award-winning journalist, bestselling author, television host, and motivational speaker, Joan Lunden has been a trusted voice in American homes for more than 40 years. For nearly two decades, Lunden greeted viewers each morning on Good Morning America making her the longest running female host ever on early morning television.

Lunden continues to be one of America’s most recognized and trusted personalities which has made her a sought-after speaker for events across the country. As an ardent health & senior advocate, Lunden has testified before the Food and Drug Administration advocating mandatory mammogram reporting and the Congressional House Ways and Means Committee advocating for the Family and Medical Leave Act.

Lunden is the host of the host the PBS television series, Second Opinion with Joan Lunden and the Washington Post Podcast series, Caring for Tomorrow on the future of healthcare. Lunden is also the ambassador to the Poynter Institute’s MediaWise for Seniors program which educates individuals over 50 on media literacy - separating fact from fiction online. Recently, Lunden joined the faculty of Lehigh University as a visiting professor in their College of Health teaching Population Health and the Media.

As a part of the sandwich generation, Lunden’s demographic is far-reaching. She is a mother of 7 including two sets of teenage twins. Like many Boomers in America, she has juggled being a working mom while caring for an aging parent and brings this experience to her role as an active advocate for seniors. One of the most visible women in America, Lunden has graced the covers of more than 60 magazines and book covers. Lunden’s newest book, "Why Did I Come into This Room: A Candid Conversation About Aging" quickly became a New York Times Best Seller.

In June of 2014, Lunden was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer. An eternal optimist, she turned her diagnosis into an opportunity to become an advocate and help others. She chronicled her experience in her memoir "Had I Known". Lunden continues to interact with American’s daily on her website, Joanlunden.com as well as her social media platforms. Lunden has served as national spokesperson for various organizations such as the American Heart Association, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, American Lung Association, American Red Cross, American Academy of Pediatrics, and the Colon Cancer Alliance.

Lunden’s books include "Why Did I Come into This Room: A Candid Conversation About Aging"; "Had I Known"; "Chicken Soup for the Soul: Family Caregiving"; "Growing Up Healthy: Protecting Your Child from Diseases Now Through Adulthood"; "Wake-Up Calls; A Bend in the Road is Not the End of the Road"; "Joan Lunden’s Healthy Living; Joan Lunden’s Healthy Cooking"; "Mother’s Minutes"; "Your Newborn Baby"; and "Good Morning, I’m Joan Lunden".

Joan Lunden truly exemplifies today’s modern working woman.

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Is the media telling the truth? Or is it making things up? What statements are real and what's just someone's opinion?

Caregivers & Boomers

66 million Americans are caregivers for someone they love. With people living past 100, there is an increased demand for family members to serve as caregivers. From informational documents to balancing your health as a caregiver, Joan shares her personal journey of caring for her aging mother while raising a family and managing her career.

Breast Cancer

Joan shares her journey of breast cancer, why she went public, and what she learned through her experience. From breast cancer myths, risk factors women need to know about, and tips for enduring the cancer journey, Joan talks about the hard decisions, and the silver linings she discovered along the way.

Motivation & Inspiration

In her motivational talks, Joan shares personal inspirational mantras and secrets for living life with a positive attitude. Joan gives tips about how to seize opportunity and inspires audiences with her “expect to win” philosophy. By saying yes to challenges, Joan talks about how she was able to overcome obstacles and create her own success.

Health & Wellness

Joan advocates for how essential it is to live a vibrant, active, and engaged lifestyle to protect yourself from chronic illness. Joan discusses heart health, diabetes, cancer, and general women’s health & wellness. Joan shares the changes she made to live a healthier lifestyle and the importance of putting yourself and your health first.

Women’s Empowerment

Joan helped pave the way for working women in America after a long career in a male-dominated industry. Joan has a unique perspective with tips and anecdotes that transcend any industry. In her empowering talk, Joan shares how she navigated it all with optimism, determination, and of course, her witty sense of humor.

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Leadership & Success

From small-town weather girl to earning the seat as co-host of the top morning TV show in the country, Joan shares her perspective on leadership and strategies for success from her personal journey to the top. With insights from the most successful people in the world, Joan shares her discoveries, including her say “yes” attitude.

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News


INNOVO Partners with Joan Lunden and Jamie Hess On Women’s Health Educational Initiative
Women’s pelvic health brand INNOVO, an FDA-cleared medical device delivering perfect Kegels, through electrical stimulation is partnering with journalist and author, Joan Lunden and her daughter, wellness expert Jamie Hess. Today, this powerful partnership launches a women’s health initiative aimed to educate women on aging and all the changes that occur during this time, including Stress Urinary Incontinence and resulting bladder leakage.
Joan Lunden Surviving Breast Cancer, Women's Health : People.com
Now that she's on the other side of her grueling nine-month breast cancer treatment, Joan Lunden is focused on using her story to empower women to take  ...
EXCLUSIVE: Joan Lunden Shares the Biggest Lesson She's ...
Former Good Morning America co-host Joan Lunden opens up onOprah: ... In 2014, Lunden announced that she'd been diagnosed with breast cancer, and ...
Joan Lunden: Good Morning American Anchor Talks Beating Breast ...
Joan Lunden discusses how the time after beating cancer can be just as emotional as the battle.
Joan lunden speaks at winchester's newest senior living community
National Lutheran Communities & Services' newest CCRC in Virginia, The Village at Orchard Ridge, hosted a community-wide Grand Opening celebration on ...
Joan Lunden Debuts Cookware Line, Shares Mommy Tips ...
Joan Lunden debuts her cookware line, talkes about her family-of-nine, shares organizational tips.
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A Place For Mom Spokesperson Joan Lunden Visits Seattle To ...
SEATTLE, April 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- A Place For Mom Spokesperson Joan Lunden Visits Seattle To Discuss Senior Living And Care In America.
Catching Up With Guest Host Joan Lunden « CBS New York
Joan Lunden, our guest host for Thursday on Live From The Couch, is a familiar face for millions of Americans. First, she was a morning show host for nearly two ...
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