Illegal Chinese-made vape products target children with flavors like blueberry, bubblegum and cotton candy, and are not approved for sale in the United States.  But despite enforcement efforts, they are still available in the US.  To talk about yet another threat to children, we’re joined by Emily Stack, Executive Director of Moms for America Action.

Next, mental health challenges can intensify during the move from military to civilian life, when structure, community and routine suddenly change.  But there is help!  The PenFed Foundation for Military Heroes supports veterans and military families through programs focused on stability, opportunity, and long-term success.  The talk about this, we’re joined again by Andrea McCarren, former President of The PenFed Foundation for Military Heroes, and Benjamin Hightower, Air Force Veteran and VIRAL "AMERICA'S GOT TALENT" Singer-Songwriter.

Finally, GOUT is a common but serious form of arthritis that occurs when there is too much uric acid in the blood that causes crystals to form and settle in the joints, affecting more than 12 million Americans. But not many people have heard of uncontrolled gout – a less common form of the disease - when a person is still experiencing symptoms despite taking gout pills. To talk with us this, and to encourage people to have the right conversations with their doctors and find a treatment plan that works for them, we’re joined today by Rheumatologist Dr. Suneet Grewal

 

Illegal Chinese-made vape products target children with flavors like blueberry, bubblegum and cotton candy, and are not approved for sale in the United States.&nbsp; But despite enforcement efforts, they are still available in the US.&nbsp; To talk about yet another threat to children, we&rsquo;re joined by Emily Stack, Executive Director of Moms for America Action.
Next, mental health challenges can intensify during the move from military to civilian life, when structure, community and routine suddenly change.&nbsp; But there is help!&nbsp; The PenFed Foundation for Military Heroes supports veterans and military families through programs focused on stability, opportunity, and long-term success.&nbsp; The talk about this, we&rsquo;re joined again by Andrea McCarren, former President of The PenFed Foundation for Military Heroes, and Benjamin Hightower, Air Force Veteran and VIRAL "AMERICA'S GOT TALENT" Singer-Songwriter.
Finally, GOUT is a common but serious form of arthritis that occurs when there is too much uric acid in the blood that causes crystals to form and settle in the joints, affecting more than 12 million Americans. But not many people have heard of uncontrolled&nbsp;gout&nbsp;&ndash; a less common form of the disease - when a person is still experiencing symptoms despite taking gout pills. To talk with us this, and to encourage people to have the right conversations with their doctors and find a treatment plan that works for them, we&rsquo;re joined today by Rheumatologist Dr. Suneet Grewal
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Life Changing Weekend 07-05-26 Box of Frogs

Life Changing Weekend 06-28-26 Oh Yeah! (America 250)

This is the last weekend to enter your father for a Dad's Day Off from DECKED.com, Apple Camps has a great program for kids to create superheroes on their iPad, AND, you can show your kids the joys of golf at reduced rates!  Action this day!

This is the last weekend to enter your father for a Dad's Day Off from DECKED.com, Apple Camps has a great program for kids to create superheroes on their iPad, AND, you can show your kids the joys of golf at reduced rates!&nbsp; Action this day!

Life Changing Weekend 06-21-26 Father's Day

This summer, more kids can trade screen time for tee time. Golf is seeing a surge in popularity among young people and a new program called Golf with Us from Bank of America is helping make the sport more affordable by offering young golfers access to discounted tee times at courses across the country.  To talk with us about the program, we’re joined today by USGA Executive Committee Member, Past President of the PGA of America and PGA Trailblazer Suzy Whaley.

Whether it’s a school event, a birthday party or a rare day off to simply spend time together, many dads are missing meaningful moments with their kids because work and financial pressure get in the way.  The issue resonates with DECKED, a U.S. company specializing in storage for trucks and garages.  DECKED is sponsoring the Dad Time Off contest, giving 100 dads the chance to take a paid day off through reimbursement of a full day’s wages.  To discuss, we’re joined by Greg “Chopper” Randolph, 1996 Olympian, Vice President of DECKED and a dad himself.

This summer, more kids can trade screen time for tee time. Golf is seeing a surge in popularity among young people and a new program called Golf with Us from Bank of America is helping make the sport more affordable by offering young golfers access to discounted tee times at courses across the country.&nbsp; To talk with us about the program, we&rsquo;re joined today by USGA Executive Committee Member, Past President of the PGA of America and PGA Trailblazer Suzy Whaley.
Whether it&rsquo;s a school event, a birthday party or a rare day off to simply spend time together, many dads are missing meaningful moments with their kids because work and financial pressure get in the way.&nbsp; The issue resonates with DECKED, a U.S. company specializing in storage for trucks and garages.&nbsp; DECKED is sponsoring the Dad Time Off contest, giving 100 dads the chance to take a paid day off through reimbursement of a full day&rsquo;s wages.&nbsp; To discuss, we&rsquo;re joined by Greg &ldquo;Chopper&rdquo; Randolph, 1996 Olympian, Vice President of DECKED and a dad himself.

Life Changing Weekend 06-14-26 Father to Son

For over a decade the Live Big broadcast with Bishop Derek Grier has been a fixture on WAVA providing practical teachings and insights on the Word of God.  The show’s foundational message is to help listeners to discover a life larger than their own.  On June 13 and 14, Bishop Grier and Grace Church in Dumfries, VA is participating in Unity Weekend.  On this special episode of The Life Changing Weekend, Bishop Grier talks about his young days, his faith and the importance of Unity Weekend. 

Learn more about Unity Weekend and register by visiting UnityWeekend.com

You can hear Bishop Grier every weekday at 5am and 830pm on WAVA and at 530am on WAVA-AM 780.  You can also hear more and read more at GraceChurchVA.org and also DerekGrier.com. 

For over a decade the Live Big broadcast with Bishop Derek Grier has been a fixture on WAVA providing practical teachings and insights on the Word of God.&nbsp; The show&rsquo;s foundational message is to help listeners to discover a life larger than their own.&nbsp; On June 13 and 14, Bishop Grier and Grace Church in Dumfries, VA is participating in Unity Weekend.&nbsp; On this special episode of The Life Changing Weekend, Bishop Grier talks about his young days, his faith and the importance of Unity Weekend.&nbsp;
Learn more about Unity Weekend and register by visiting UnityWeekend.com
You can hear Bishop Grier every weekday at 5am and 830pm on WAVA and at 530am on WAVA-AM 780.&nbsp; You can also hear more and read more at GraceChurchVA.org and also DerekGrier.com.&nbsp;

Life Changing Weekend SPECIAL - Unity Weekend with Derek Grier 

Nearly 20 million Americans have high blood pressure. Even with multiple medications and healthy lifestyle changes, many patients continue to struggle to get their numbers under control… putting them at greater risk for heart attack, stroke and other serious complications.  But a newly FDA-approved treatment is drawing attention because it works in a completely different way than traditional blood pressure medications giving patients with uncontrolled hypertension more options.  To explain further, we’re joined by cardiologist Dr. Payal Kohli.

Then, postpartum depression is commonly associated with new moms, but it can affect new dads, too. To discuss this and offer some guidance on recognizing symptoms and seeking help, we’re joined today by Dr. Sheehan Fisher, PhD, a psychologist with Northwestern Medicine.

Nearly 20 million Americans have high blood pressure. Even with multiple medications and healthy lifestyle changes, many patients continue to struggle to get their numbers under control&hellip; putting them at greater risk for heart attack, stroke and other serious complications.&nbsp; But a newly FDA-approved treatment is drawing attention because it works in a completely different way than traditional blood pressure medications giving patients with uncontrolled hypertension more options.&nbsp; To explain further, we&rsquo;re joined by cardiologist Dr. Payal Kohli.
Then, postpartum depression is commonly associated with new moms, but it can affect new dads, too.&nbsp;To discuss this and offer some guidance on recognizing symptoms and seeking help, we&rsquo;re joined today by Dr. Sheehan Fisher, PhD, a psychologist with Northwestern Medicine.

Life Changing Weekend 06-07-26 Under Pressure

Three guests this week!  First, discuss the importance of protecting your biggest organ - your skin - for the sun!  Then, the importance of protecting our natural teeth, and finally, protecting your eyes!  All in one action-packed episode of The Life Changing Weekend!

Three guests this week!&nbsp; First, discuss the importance of protecting your biggest organ - your skin - for the sun!&nbsp; Then, the importance of protecting our natural teeth, and finally, protecting your eyes!&nbsp; All in one action-packed episode of The Life Changing Weekend!

Life Changing Weekend 05-31-26 All Skin Teeth and Eyes!

A new survey of Americans finds that nearly three-quarters (73%) say they begin to feel more relaxed or recharged within an hour of being outdoors. Forty percent say they begin to feel more relaxed or recharged within 30 minutes of being outside. Still, 40% say they do not spend as much time outdoors as they would like.  To discuss why time outdoors can deliver fast mental health benefits and some simple, accessible ways to reset, we’re joined by Jessica Doyle, Travel Innovation & Trends Expert at Travel + Leisure.  

Next, for the last 24 years, The Nature Conservancy and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have collaborated on the Sustainable Rivers Program (SRP) to find more sustainable ways to manage river infrastructure to optimize benefits for people and nature.  But now, Federal funding for this program is on the chopping block. To talk more about the Sustainable Rivers Program, how it impacts the environment and the economy, we’re joined by Jim Howe, Senior Policy Advisor for Freshwater at The Nature Conservancy.

A new survey of Americans finds that nearly three-quarters (73%) say they begin to feel more relaxed or recharged within an hour of being outdoors. Forty percent say they begin to feel more relaxed or recharged within 30 minutes of being outside. Still, 40% say they do not spend as much time outdoors as they would like.&nbsp; To discuss why time outdoors can deliver fast mental health benefits and some simple, accessible ways to reset, we&rsquo;re joined by Jessica Doyle, Travel Innovation &amp; Trends Expert at Travel + Leisure.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Next, for the last 24 years, The Nature Conservancy and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have collaborated on the Sustainable Rivers Program (SRP) to find more sustainable ways to manage river infrastructure to optimize benefits for people and nature.&nbsp; But now, Federal funding for this program is on the chopping block. To talk more about the Sustainable Rivers Program, how it impacts the environment and the economy, we&rsquo;re joined by Jim Howe, Senior Policy Advisor for Freshwater at The Nature Conservancy.

Life Changing Weekend 05-24-26 The Great Outdoors

Children are exposed to thousands of germs every day through the food they eat, the air they breathe, and the surfaces they touch. Vaccination can help strengthen their natural defenses against serious or even life-threatening diseases their immune systems may not be able to fight on their own.  To talk more about this, we’re joined in this episode by pediatrician Dr. Michael Milobsky.  

Children are exposed to thousands of germs every day through the food they eat, the air they breathe, and the surfaces they touch. Vaccination can help strengthen their natural defenses against serious or even life-threatening diseases their immune systems may not be able to fight on their own.&nbsp; To talk more about this, we&rsquo;re joined in this episode by pediatrician Dr. Michael Milobsky.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Life Changing Weekend 05-10-26 Childhood Vax 2

Nearly 9 in 10 Americans say maintaining brain health as they age is very important, yet few know a lot about how to do it.  A recent survey of U.S. adults 40 and older found that respondents identify mid-life (ages 40 to 64) as the critical window to adopt habits that may support brain health, as many risk factors linked to later cognitive decline begin to emerge during these years.  To talk more about it with us, we’re joined in this episode by Dr.Heather M. Snyder, Ph.D., Senior Vice President, Medical & Scientific Relations of the Alzheimer's Association.

Nearly 9 in 10 Americans say maintaining brain health as they age is very important, yet few know a lot about how to do it.&nbsp; A recent survey of U.S. adults 40 and older found that respondents identify mid-life (ages 40 to 64) as the critical window to adopt habits that may support brain health, as many risk factors linked to later cognitive decline begin to emerge during these years.&nbsp; To talk more about it with us, we&rsquo;re joined in this episode by Dr. Heather M. Snyder, Ph.D., Senior Vice President, Medical &amp; Scientific Relations of the Alzheimer's Association.

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