Across the country, millions of people are quietly caring for the health of a loved one, often with no training and little support. Care doesn't stop when a patient leaves the doctor's office or the hospital, it shifts into the hands of family members, who may manage medications, coordinate appointments and hold everything together, often while working full-time and raising kids of their own. Somewhere in all of that, they rarely stop to focus on their own mental or physical health.  To discuss why caregiver mental health deserves more attention and what real support can look like, we’re joined in this episode by Rawle Andrews, Jr., Esq., Executive Director, American Psychiatric Association Foundation,

Next, for many families caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease, pacing, aimless wandering and repetitive behaviors can upset an otherwise pleasant day. It’s called agitation associated dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease (AAD), and for the seven million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease, it’s one of the most common and disruptive, yet least understood, symptoms.  To discuss AAD, we’re joined by Dr. Brent Forester, chair and professor of psychiatry at Tufts University School of Medicine, and Karen Finocchio, a former family caregiver whose mother lived with AAD.

Across the country, millions of people are quietly caring for the health of a loved one, often with no training and little support. Care doesn't stop when a patient leaves the doctor's office or the hospital, it shifts into the hands of family members, who may manage medications, coordinate appointments and hold everything together, often while working full-time and raising kids of their own. Somewhere in all of that, they rarely stop to focus on their own mental or physical health.&nbsp; To discuss why caregiver mental health deserves more attention and what real support can look like, we&rsquo;re joined in this episode by Rawle Andrews, Jr., Esq., Executive Director, American Psychiatric Association Foundation,
Next, for many families caring for a loved one with Alzheimer&rsquo;s disease, pacing, aimless wandering and repetitive behaviors can upset an otherwise pleasant day. It&rsquo;s called agitation associated dementia due to Alzheimer&rsquo;s disease (AAD), and for the seven million Americans living with Alzheimer&rsquo;s disease, it&rsquo;s one of the most common and disruptive, yet least understood, symptoms.&nbsp; To discuss AAD, we&rsquo;re joined by Dr. Brent Forester, chair and professor of psychiatry at Tufts University School of Medicine, and Karen Finocchio, a former family caregiver whose mother lived with AAD.

Life Changing Weekend 10-25-26 Caregiving & Alzheimers

More than 50 million Americans—one in every seven people—receive care through Community Health Centers, making them one of the nation's largest providers of affordable, comprehensive health care.  To discuss why Community Health Centers are serving a record number of Americans, what’s unique about the Community Health Center model, the health care challenges facing patients today, and why Community Health Centers continue to be one of the nation's most effective models for delivering affordable, high-quality health care, we’re joined by Dr. Kyu Rhee, President and CEO of the National Association of Community Health Centers.

Next, rural cancer patients are less likely to receive guideline-recommended cancer care, including chemotherapy, radiation and survivorship services. Cancer death rates are about 15% higher in rural communities, and the gap continues to widen.  The American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer aims to change that with a new rural accreditation category that brings evidence-based quality standards to rural hospitals while tailoring requirements to reflect their available resources.  To discuss this further, we’re joined by Dr. Ronald Weigel from the American College of Surgeons.

More than 50 million Americans&mdash;one in every seven people&mdash;receive care through Community Health Centers, making them one of the nation's largest providers of affordable, comprehensive health care.&nbsp; To discuss why Community Health Centers are serving a record number of Americans, what&rsquo;s unique about the Community Health Center model, the health care challenges facing patients today, and why Community Health Centers continue to be one of the nation's most effective models for delivering affordable, high-quality health care, we&rsquo;re joined by Dr. Kyu Rhee, President and CEO of the National Association of Community Health Centers.
Next, rural cancer patients are less likely to receive guideline-recommended cancer care, including chemotherapy, radiation and survivorship services. Cancer death rates are about 15% higher in rural communities, and the gap continues to widen.&nbsp; The American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer aims to change that with a new rural accreditation category that brings evidence-based quality standards to rural hospitals while tailoring requirements to reflect their available resources.&nbsp; To discuss this further, we&rsquo;re joined by Dr. Ronald Weigel from the American College of Surgeons.

Life Changing Weekend 10-17-26 Rural Healthcare

When people think of Saint Francis of Assisi, they often they think of him simply as the patron saint of animals, who lived in poverty in the early 1200s and ultimately founded the Franciscan Order, an order of brothers and friars best known today for their work in education.  The finer details of Francis’ life have been whittled down over the years but aren't lost.  He is still widely studied by historians and theologians and in this episode, we discuss a new book that offers a novelized take on Francis’ Life.  The author of the book, Charles Gaines, passed away just months before the final draft was submitted to his publisher so the book was finished by his nephew, Monte Burke, who joins us today.   

When people think of Saint Francis of Assisi, they often they think of him simply as the patron saint of animals, who lived in poverty in the early 1200s and ultimately founded the Franciscan Order, an order of brothers and friars best known today for their work in education.&nbsp; The finer details of Francis&rsquo; life have been whittled down over the years but aren't lost.&nbsp; He is still widely studied by historians and theologians and in this episode, we discuss a new book that offers a novelized take on Francis&rsquo; Life.&nbsp; The author of the book, Charles Gaines, passed away just months before the final draft was submitted to his publisher so the book was finished by his nephew, Monte Burke, who joins us today.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Life Changing Weekend 10-10-26 The Passions of St. Francis (Ext. Podcast Cut)

Animals evolved and flourished in nature for millions of years.  In less than 50 years, they have adapted to urban settings in ways that epidemiologists are still puzzling out.  Cities and urban sprawl have changed animals forever, leaving us with a question, what can humans learn from the paths animals have taken to coexist with us?    

Joining us today to discuss this peculiar topic is Dan Werb, an award winning writer and epidemiologist Dan Werb who looks at the wild creatures who thrive in metropolises in a new book called, OUR WILD FAMILIARS: How Animals Are Adapting to Cities and Reshaping the Natural World.  

Animals evolved and flourished in nature for millions of years.&nbsp; In less than 50 years, they have adapted to urban settings in ways that epidemiologists are still puzzling out.&nbsp; Cities and urban sprawl have changed animals forever, leaving us with a question, what can humans learn from the paths animals have taken to coexist with us?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Joining us today to discuss this peculiar topic is Dan Werb, an award winning writer and epidemiologist Dan Werb who looks at the wild creatures who thrive in metropolises in a new book called, OUR WILD FAMILIARS: How Animals Are Adapting to Cities and Reshaping the Natural World.&nbsp;

Life Changing Weekend 10-04-26 Animal Instinct

Americans may be overpaying for prescription drugs in ways they never see. Hidden pricing practices inside the Pharmacy Benefit Manager system (PBM) system can quietly increase what patients pay at the pharmacy counter, push up employer-sponsored premiums and expose taxpayers to billions in added costs.

To talk about this, we’re joined by Anthony Ciaccia, CEO and co-founder of 46brooklyn Research, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the transparency and accessibility of drug pricing data for the American public and also publishes original research to shine light on the hidden and complex underbelly of the drug supply chain.

Americans may be overpaying for prescription drugs in ways they never see. Hidden pricing practices inside the Pharmacy Benefit Manager system (PBM) system can quietly increase what patients pay at the pharmacy counter, push up employer-sponsored premiums and expose taxpayers to billions in added costs.
To talk about this, we&rsquo;re joined by Anthony Ciaccia, CEO and co-founder of 46brooklyn Research, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the transparency and accessibility of drug pricing data for the American public and also publishes original research to shine light on the hidden and complex underbelly of the drug supply chain.

Life Changing Weekend 09-27-26 Prescription Drug Pricing

Life Changing Weekend 09-20-26 Warnings on Cancer Screening, GLP1 and Gout!

In this episode of The Life Changing Weekend, we remember the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks against America on September 11, 2001.  To discuss, we're joined by Jeff Moore, a civilian Army contractor inside the Pentagon when the hijacked airliner struck the Pentagon.  Plus, two first responders and Tom Moyer, former general manager of WAVA, discuss their memories of that tragic day.  

In this episode of The Life Changing Weekend, we remember the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks against America on September 11, 2001.&nbsp; To discuss, we're joined by Jeff Moore, a civilian Army contractor inside the Pentagon when the hijacked airliner struck the Pentagon.&nbsp; Plus, two first responders and Tom Moyer, former general manager of WAVA, discuss their memories of that tragic day.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Life Changing Weekend 09-13-26 Remembering Sept. 11, 2001

The American Hospital Association estimates that up to 76% of healthcare workers have reported experiencing a violent interaction, either verbally or physically.  To discuss these findings, how safety challenges are affecting the healthcare workforce and potential solutions, we’re joined by John Voight, Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center and Mike Shore, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Enterprise at Axon.

The country needs more doctors, especially in primary care and underserved communities.  To discuss how osteopathic medical schools support local economies, expand the primary care workforce and lead research in areas tied to urgent health needs, we’re joined by Dr. Robert Cain, specialist in pulmonary medicine and President & Chief Executive Officer of the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine. 

The American Hospital Association estimates that up to 76% of healthcare workers have reported experiencing a violent interaction, either verbally or physically.&nbsp; To discuss these findings, how safety challenges are affecting the healthcare workforce and potential solutions, we&rsquo;re joined by John Voight, Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center and Mike Shore, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Enterprise at Axon.
The country needs more doctors, especially in primary care and underserved communities.&nbsp; To discuss how osteopathic medical schools support local economies, expand the primary care workforce and lead research in areas tied to urgent health needs, we&rsquo;re joined by Dr. Robert Cain, specialist in pulmonary medicine and President &amp; Chief Executive Officer of the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine.&nbsp;

Life Changing Weekend 09-06-26 Healthcare Challenges

A new national survey titled “Turning the Tassel: What Gen Z Says About Life After High School Graduation”, offers a closer look at how young adults are navigating work, education and financial independence.  Agency, Inc. has conducted research on these young adults and to discuss the findings, we’re joined by Agency, Inc. CEO and the report’s author, Debbie Veney.

A 529 plan is a savings account designed to help families pay for qualified education expenses, including college, trade school and other education paths. To talk with us today about how 529 plans work and what families can do now to create a clearer education savings strategy, we’re joined by Andy Esser from Edward Jones.

Millions of children receive health coverage through Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program, known as CHIP.  Children’s Hospital Association knows the debate over children’s health care is not abstract. To discuss the need for Congress to pay attention to pediatric care, we’re joined by Dr. Paul Haut, president of the Children’s Hospital Association

A new national survey titled &ldquo;Turning the Tassel: What Gen Z Says About Life After High School Graduation&rdquo;, offers a closer look at how young adults are navigating work, education and financial independence.&nbsp; Agency, Inc. has conducted research on these young adults and to discuss the findings, we&rsquo;re joined by Agency, Inc. CEO and the report&rsquo;s author, Debbie Veney.
A 529 plan is a savings account designed to help families pay for qualified education expenses, including college, trade school and other education paths. To talk with us today about how 529 plans work and what families can do now to create a clearer education savings strategy, we&rsquo;re joined by Andy Esser from Edward Jones.
Millions of children receive health coverage through Medicaid and the Children&rsquo;s Health Insurance Program, known as CHIP.&nbsp; Children&rsquo;s Hospital Association knows the debate over children&rsquo;s health care is not abstract. To discuss the need for Congress to pay attention to pediatric care, we&rsquo;re joined by Dr. Paul Haut, president of the Children&rsquo;s Hospital Association

Life Changing Weekend 08-30-26 Out of Time

For America’s 250th anniversary, there has been no shortage of interesting and unique events and this weekend, the Freedom 250 Grand Prix.  Joining us to talk about this incredible feat of urban roadway re-visualization is Jason Holt, INDYCAR Ministry Exec. Director and he’s also featured in the IndyCar television special “Winning Beyond the Finish Line”, a 90-minute special airing Saturday evening, August 22, on TBN.

 

For more info www.Freedom250GP.com

 

For America&rsquo;s 250th anniversary, there has been no shortage of interesting and unique events and this weekend, the Freedom 250 Grand Prix.&nbsp; Joining us to talk about this incredible feat of urban roadway re-visualization is Jason Holt, INDYCAR Ministry Exec. Director and he&rsquo;s also featured in the IndyCar television special &ldquo;Winning Beyond the Finish Line&rdquo;, a 90-minute special airing Saturday evening, August 22, on TBN.
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For more info <a href="https://www.Freedom250GP.com">www.Freedom250GP.com</a>
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