Wendy Coates with Biscuit Belly & Marcus & Hillary Davis Discuss son's PANDAS Diagnosis
On tonight’s show, we are first heading to Jones Valley to meet Wendy Coates, owner/operator of Biscuit Belly: Huntsville. After that, thanks to Make A Way Foundation, I’ll be talking with Marcus & Hillary Davis at CoraNation about their 12-year-old son, Micah, and his diagnosis of PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections) and how you can ...
45m Feb 08, 2025
45m
Make A Difference Minute: Dr. Asha Chesnutt with Apple
On this MADM, Dr. Asha Chesnutt with Apple is sharing the features of Apple Watch when it comes to heart health. Listen & share. Sponsor: Premier Structures PremierStructures.com
2m Feb 07, 2025
2m
Dr. Asha Chesnutt with Apple
The people at Apple enjoyed my conversation with Senior Director of Health and Apple Watch Product Marketing Deidre Caldbeck so much that they reached out about me interviewing Dr. Asha Narasimhan Chesnutt who is a physician on the health team at Apple. Dr. Chesnutt is sharing the importance of heart health and how Apple Watch can help with health — by helping track activity, sleep, mindfulness...
30m Feb 07, 2025
30m
Make A Difference Minute: Kerry Goode with The Goode Foundation
I went all the way back to 2018 in my archives to share a message with you from Kerry Goode in his own voice. This will air tomorrow as Kerry shares about The Goode Foundation and an encouraging message to those battling ALS. Sponsor: Bob Sykes Bar B Q BobSykes.com
2m Feb 05, 2025
2m
Dr. Rakesh Jain & Sherland Peterson Discuss Tardive Dyskinesia
Currently, more than 14 million Americans have a serious mental illness, such as bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder and schizophrenia, conditions that can be treated with antipsychotic medicines. Use of these medicines has increased 22%, increasing the risk for developing a debilitating chronic movement condition called tardive dyskinesia. Tardive dyskinesia can cause debilitating unc...
30m Feb 05, 2025
30m
Professor Mack David's Story
His father passed away when he was one month old and his mother passed away when he was 11. He attended and graduated from Trinity School in Limestone County, Alabama. His grandmother, who was born into slavery in 1855, saw him graduate from college in 1960 and in 1967, he was the first black teacher hired by Athens City Schools to teach English at Athens High School. After four years at AHS, h...
42m Feb 04, 2025
42m
Make A Difference Minute: Veterinarian Dana Varble
On this MADM, Dana Varble, DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) and Chief Veterinary Officer, North American Veterinary Community is sharing about her earliest memories of wanting to become a vet. Listen & share. Sponsor: SIMRP themarkwhiteshow.thesimrp.com
2m Feb 01, 2025
2m
Make A Difference Minute: Marcie Prescott with Alabama Kidney Foundation
On this MADM, Marcie Prescott is sharing about the work of the Alabama Kidney Foundation and the upcoming walk on April 5th. Sponsor: Hydration Lounge HydrationL.com
2m Jan 31, 2025
2m
Make A Difference Minute: Gene O'Neill, CEO, North American Veterinary Community (NAVC)
On this MADM, Gene O'Neill, CEO, North American Veterinary Community (NAVC), is sharing about the importance of the Veterinary Meeting & Expo (VMX) for vets around the world. Listen & share. Sponsor: Singing River Dentistry singingriverdentistry.com
2m Jan 30, 2025
2m
Chef Jane Oliva Shares Cooking Tips & Patton Bruce Needs a Kidney Donor
On tonight’s show, I have Chef Jane Olivia to share tips for those with digestive issues, especially when it comes to dairy. After that, we’ll once again be focusing on Patton Bruce who needs a kidney donor.
30m Jan 30, 2025
30m
Make A Difference Minute: Rodney Moon Kidney Donor Recipient
On this MADM, Rodney Moon, who received a kidney from his brother, Cory, gets to share about a major concern when his brother chose to donate. Listen & share. Sponsor: Bankston Motor Homes BankstonMotorHomes.com
2m Jan 29, 2025
2m
Gene O'Neill & Dana Varble at VMX 2025 & Alabama Kidney Foundation
On tonight’s show, I’ll have Gene O’Neill & Dana Varble of North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) as they share about the Veterinary Meeting & Expo (VMX) 2025 taking place this week! After that, we’ll have an encore presentation of my conversation with Marcie Prescott with Alabama Kidney Foundation and Rodney & Cory Moon!
41m Jan 29, 2025
41m
Make A Difference Minute: Birmingham Fire Chief Cory Moon Donates Kidney to Brother
On this MADM, Birmingham Fire Chief Cory Moon is sharing about giving his brother, Rodney, the gift of his kidney as a living donor. Sponsor: Bob Sykes Bar B Q BobSykes.com
2m Jan 28, 2025
2m
Mark Steber Discusses Tax Season & Marcie Prescott & Rodney & Cory Moon Share Kidney Effort
On tonight’s show, Mark Steber, Chief Tax Information Officer, Jackson Hewitt Tax Services, to discuss this year’s tax season, tax changes you need to be aware of and how to get yourself organized to file as quickly as possible. After that, I’ll have Alabama Kidney Foundation’s Marcie Prescott along with Rodney & Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service Department Chief Cory Moon to share about kidne...
43m Jan 28, 2025
43m
Make A Difference Minute: Dr. Klane White Discusses Achondroplasia Dwarfism
On this MADM, Dr. Klane White is sharing about the most common form of dwarfism, achondroplasia. Listen & share. Sponsor: SIMRP themarkwhiteshow.thesimrp.com
3m Jan 25, 2025
3m
Dr. Klane White Discusses Dwarfism & Patton Bruce Needs a Kidney Donor
People with dwarfism face many social stigmas and biases along with other challenges like health complications, sleep disordered breathing, chronic pain, and dental issues. 50-thousand Americans live with dwarfism. Doctor Klane White, who will be joining me on tonight’s show, is a leading pediatric orthopedic surgeon at Children’s Hospital Colorado. Dr. White will be helping us have a better un...
32m Jan 25, 2025
32m
Tennessee Aquarium with Alison Pryor & Stand By Baby Bexley in the NICU
On tonight’s show, I’ll have Tennessee Aquarium Media Coordinator Alison Pryor on the show to share about her role at the aquarium and their participation in Museums for All, a signature access program of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) administered by the Association of Children's Museums (ACM) which welcomes all audiences by offering reduced admission to eligible members o...
36m Jan 24, 2025
36m
Make A Difference Minute: Nurse Practitioner Breanna Brandon
On this MADM, nurse practitioner Breanna Brandon discusses the benefits of I.V. therapy. Sponsor: Hydration Lounge HydrationL.com
2m Jan 22, 2025
2m
Nurse Practitioner Breanna Brandon with Hydration Lounge
On tonight’s show, I have nurse practitioner and co-owner of Hydration Lounge, Breanna Brandon. Breanna will be sharing her background and what they offer at HL along the benefits of I.V. therapy including those who suffer from Crohn’s, IBS, acid reflux, and other issues.
30m Jan 22, 2025
30m
Make A Difference Minute: Coach Gene Stallings Shares Son's Legacy
On today’s Make A Difference Minute, Coach Gene Stallings will be sharing advice with those who have children with Down syndrome along with the legacy of his own son, John Mark Stallings. Sponsor: Bankston Motor Homes BankstonMotorHomes.com
3m Jan 21, 2025
3m
Make A Difference Minute: Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Niece Alveda King
On today’s Make A Difference Minute, I’ll have Alveda King, daughter to A.D. & Naomi King & niece to Martin Luther King, Jr. & Coretta Scott King, sharing about her childhood experience in the civil rights movement. Sponsor: Bob Sykes Bar B Q
2m Jan 20, 2025
2m
The Five Love Languages with Dr. Gary Chapman
On today's show, I have special guest Dr. Gary Chapman author of the The 5 Love Languages®! Dr. Chapman will be talking about his book and his efforts to help couples build strong and fulfilling marriages.
34m Jan 17, 2025
34m
Beyond Type 1 Diabetes Awareness
On today's show, we are focusing on diabetes awareness with Brittany Dement, an advocate for Beyond Type 1. Beyond Type 1 was founded in 2015 by Nick Jonas, Juliet de Baubigny, Sarah Lucas + Sam Talbot with a focus on education, advocacy and the path to a cure for Type 1 diabetes. Through platforms, programs, resources, and grants, Beyond Type 1 is uniting the global diabetes community and prov...
43m Jan 16, 2025
43m
Epidermolysis Bullosa Awareness with Silvia Corradin
On this edition of TMWS, I have Sylvia Corradin sharing her personal experience with her son, Nicky, and the EB community. Listen & share.
36m Jan 15, 2025
36m
Professor Mack David's Story
His father passed away when he was one month old and his mother passed away when he was 11. He attended and graduated from Trinity School in Limestone County, Alabama. His grandmother, who was born into slavery in 1855, saw him graduate from college in 1960 and in 1967, he was the first black teacher hired by Athens City Schools to teach English at Athens High School. After four years at AHS, h...
42m Jan 14, 2025
42m
Make A Difference Minute: Baby Bexley
On this MADM, LouAnn Rushing, Baby Bexley's grandmother, is sharing about Baby Bexley in the NICU and how you can help her family during this time. Listen & share. Sponsor: SIRMP themarkwhiteshow.thesimrp.com
3m Jan 11, 2025
3m
Make A Difference Minute: Tennessee Aquarium with Alison Pryor
On this MADM, Tennessee Aquarium Media Coordinator Alison Pryor is sharing about Museums for All and their effort to ensure guests of all financial means can experience the aquarium. Listen & share. Sponsor: Premier Structures PremierStructures.com
3m Jan 10, 2025
3m
Tennessee Aquarium with Alison Pryor & Stand By Baby Bexley in the NICU
On tonight’s show, I’ll have Tennessee Aquarium Media Coordinator Alison Pryor on the show to share about her role at the aquarium and their participation in Museums for All, a signature access program of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) administered by the Association of Children's Museums (ACM) which welcomes all audiences by offering reduced admission to eligible members o...
36m Jan 10, 2025
36m
The PenFed Foundation with President Andrea McCarren & Veteran Ryan Johnson
Since 2001, PenFed Foundation has been supporting active duty military members & veterans. Whether it’s through high impact community grants, disaster relief, which is currently so needed, or military heroes individual grants, PenFed efforts celebrate the leadership and selfless service of military members and support the transition from service to civilian life. On tonight’s show, joining me ...
34m Jan 09, 2025
34m
Healthcare.gov Open Enrollment with Shannon Hills
On this MADM, Shannon Hills discusses open enrollment on healthcare.gov. Sponsor: Green's Dependable Hardware
3m Jan 08, 2025
3m
Healthcare.gov Open Enrollment & Patton Bruce Needs A Kidney Donor
On this edition of TMWS, I am speaking with Shannon Hills about open enrollment for Healthcare.gov. After that, we are continuing to highlight Patton Bruce's need for a kidney donor. Listen & share.
29m Jan 08, 2025
29m
Children's Book Author Julie D'Ann
Tonight, thanks to Author Dorenda Doyle, I'm doing an episode with children’s book author Julie D'Ann! Julie has written a book to help children strengthen their emotional intelligence.
34m Jan 07, 2025
34m
Make A Difference Minute: Norma Livingston Ovarian Cancer Foundation
On this MADM, Whitney Woodard is sharing about the work of the Norma Livingston Ovarian Cancer Foundation to bring awareness to ovarian cancer and ovarian cancer research. I hope you will listen and share. Sponsor: Premier Structures premierstructures.com
3m Jan 05, 2025
3m
Dr. Raj Chovatiya Discusses Seborrheic Dermatitis
Dr. Raj Chovatiya is an associate professor at the Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School and founder and director of the Center for Medical Dermatology and Immunology Research in Chicago, Illinois. His area of clinical focus includes chronic inflammatory skin disorders such as seborrheic dermatitis. Dr. Chovatiya has a particular interest in optimizing patient-centered care, under...
31m Jan 04, 2025
31m
Dale Alexander with The Talk (about money)
Dale spends his time inspiring students and the community to establish essential budgeting skills and I am happy to welcome him to the show to talk about The Talk (about money)!
33m Jan 03, 2025
33m
Danna Standridge with Happiness is Homemade Y'all
Tonight, we’re featuring Danna Standridge on the show!
36m Jan 02, 2025
36m
Ret. Major & Author Mike Connelly
On this edition of TMWS, I have Ret. Major Mike Connelly sharing about his life as a member of the military and his effort to bring awareness to service dogs through his children's book Clark the Super Service Dog.
30m Jan 01, 2025
30m
Tuskegee Airman Leon Crayton
In honor of Mr. Leon Crayton who passed away earlier in the month. With his WWI veteran uncle’s encouragement, after Mr. Leon graduated from Decatur High School in 1953, he attended Tuskegee Institute on scholarship. Following in the footsteps of the first generation of Tuskegee Airmen in 1941, Mr. Leon, a Korean War veteran, served our country in active duty from 1955-59 and from 1961-1974 se...
30m Dec 31, 2024
30m
Make A Difference Minute: Alabama Spokesman Joe Thompson with Nik's Wish
I hope you will listen as Joe Thompson shares about Nik's Wish and finding purpose after getting his cancer diagnosis. Sponsor: Hydration Lounge HydrationL.com
2m Dec 30, 2024
2m
Children's Book Author & Illustrator Taylor Peek
Tune in as I talk with Taylor Peek- Author & Illustrator!
34m Dec 28, 2024
34m
Make A Difference Minute: Support Larry Sutton's Recovery from Fire
On this MADM, Larry Sutton's daughter, Brandi Kiel, is sharing about her father after losing his business to a fire. Listen & share. Sponsor: MarMac Real Estate www.marmac.us
2m Dec 27, 2024
2m
Support Larry Sutton's Recovery From Fire
My friend, Brandon Elder Music, posted about what Larry Sutton at Morgan City Salvage meant to him and his mom. I went on to read several posts and comments about Larry and his giving spirit. I reached out to Larry’s daughter, Brandi Kiel, to have her share about her dad and how you can support him after the total loss of his business.
32m Dec 27, 2024
32m
Copline, Inc. with Stephanie Samuels
On tonight’s show, I’m welcoming Stephanie Samuels director and founder of COPLine! Copline is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 dedicated to serving active and retired law enforcement officers and their loved ones. They provide 24/7, CONFIDENTIAL services for callers who are dealing with various stressors encountered both on and off the job. Whether it is just a "bad day" or a full blown mental health...
33m Dec 26, 2024
33m
Make A Difference Minute: Coach Marla Townsend with Be Elite
On this MADM, Coach Marla Townsend, former UAB Blazers Softball coach and founder of Be Elite, shares about striving for excellence. I hope you will listen and share this encouraging segment with others. Sponsor: Athens Bible School AthensBible.com
3m Dec 25, 2024
3m
Patton Bruce Needs A Kidney Donor
On tonight’s show, thanks to Taylor Cater, I’ll have Hueytown High School alum Patton Bruce on the show to share about his need for a kidney donor. Listen & share.
32m Dec 24, 2024
32m
Peter Rosenberger with Hope for the Caregiver
On tonight’s show, I have Peter Rosenberger host of Hope for the Caregiver! Peter will be sharing his insight from being a caregiver for over four decades and resources to encourage & inspire those who are also caring for loved ones, including two books, Gracie Standing with Hope & A Minute for Caregivers. Listen & share.
34m Dec 21, 2024
34m
Julie Logue with SilverSneakers Discusses Falls
For older adults, even minor falls are dangerous, often affecting their ability to live independently. On tonight’s show, I will have senior fitness expert Julie Logue who is the national trainer for SilverSneakers. Julie will be discussing exercises that can help seniors improve their balance and strength. She will also discuss why it’s important to continue a health and fitness routine and fo...
30m Dec 20, 2024
30m
Make A Difference Minute: Dr. Mohamed Al-Kazaz
On this MADM, Dr. Mohamed Al-Kazaz is sharing about promoting heart health. Listen & share. Sponsor: Singing River Dentistry
3m Dec 19, 2024
3m
Dr. Mohamed Al-Kazaz & Anika Christ
Tonight, we’re focusing on heart health with Dr. Mohamed Al-Kazaz, MD, who is a cardiologist at the Northwestern Medicine Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute in Chicago, Ill and overall wellness with Anika Christ who is lead program manager for Life Time’s Weight Loss Division.
35m Dec 19, 2024
35m
Make A Difference Minute: Therapist Jessica Sellers
Today’s MADM is featuring therapist Jessica Sellers as she talks about men's wellbeing. Sponsor: MarMac Real Estate www.marmac.us
2m Dec 18, 2024
2m