Life Changing Weekend

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.  

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.

On Friday, May 8th, women are invited to gather at Kettering Baptist Church in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, for a for WAVA's Annual Women's Event featuring dinner, praise and worship, and a live comedy experience with Comedienne Tanya Lewis, known across the gospel entertainment world as the Doc of Comedy.  On this episode of The Life Changing Weekend, Tanya joins us to talk about her life and comedy and why she’s participating in our women’s event, FOR THE JOY!  An Evening of Laughter, Faith and Sisterhood!  Get tickets at WAVA.com, use keyword JOY

New AARP research shows nearly one in ten adults age 50 and older have been targeted by an online romantic connection who asked for money or promoted a cryptocurrency investment, putting more than 11 million older adults at risk.  To talk with us about this, we're joined by Amy Nofziger, Senior Director of Fraud Victim Support at AARP. Fraud has become a reality for millions of Americans—and a growing source of anxiety for even more. A new AARP survey finds nearly 4 in 10 U.S. adults (38%)—about 103 million people—have already experienced fraud, including stolen money or misuse of personal information.  To talk to us about this, we’re also joined by Kathy Stokes of the AARP Fraud Watch Network.

While religion is generally declining in the U.S., a new Pew Research Center analysis from the Pew-Knight Initiative Research Report has examined the current impact of religious radio on American listeners.  To talk about the results of the survey and impact of religious broadcasting on our country, we’re joined today by one of the survey’s authors, Aaron Smith of Pew Research. And then, according to a new survey commissioned by the Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association (PPTA), 72% of people agree plasma donation is important, 79% of people have never donated plasma. This isn’t just an oversight; it’s a critical gap in understanding that can have major consequences for patients.  It can take 1,200 plasma donations to treat one person dealing with hemophilia – yet a lack of awareness of the impact of plasma donation is leading to a lack of donations.  To talk with us about this, we’re joined by Dr. Michael Keller, pediatric immunologist at Children’s National in Washington, D.C.  

After a childhood accident left our guest with a traumatic brain injury, he credits a therapist whose kindness taught him that his voice mattered.  It helped him build a foundation of confidence for life.  A former U.S. Navy officer, combat veteran, Fortune 50 executive, podcaster and author, he now brings that message of hope, confidence and MATTERING to young readers in his new book, YOU MATTER LUMA.  Our guest in this EXTENDED PODCAST CUT of The Life Changing Weekend is John R. Miles.

Colorectal cancer is now diagnosed more often in adults younger than 50, and experts say symptoms are frequently overlooked or dismissed. Screening can help find cancer sooner or even prevent it, and experts say persistent symptoms should always be checked, no matter your age. Most people should begin screening at age 45, though some may need to start earlier, depending on individual risk.  To talk about this, we’re joined by Dr. Paula Denoya, MD, an expert fellow from the American College of Surgeons.

Operation Tidal Wave was one of the riskiest missions for B-24 Bombers during the Second World War.  The first-ever zero-altitude air raid, its objective was to destroy the oil refineries at Ploesti, Romania that were estimated to provide 60% of Axis crude oil needs.  In any single war story, there are thousands of stories inside the big story and on this EXTENDED PODCAST CUT of The Life Changing Weekend, we’re joined by author Jan Cress Dondi whose new book, THE NAVIGATOR’S LETTER, tells the true, inside story of this mission and its cost.  The book also follows the intertwined stories of her father and uncle, both B-24 Navigators who were captured as POW’s during Tidal Wave raids on Ploesti. 

Routine childhood vaccination helps build protection as families navigate daycare, school and other group settings where infectious disease can spread. Childhood vaccines help reduce the risk of severe health effects, while also helping to protect siblings, other family members, and friends. To talk with us about the importance of keeping up with the vaccine schedule, we’re joined today by Dr. David Hill, pediatrician from the American Academy of Pediatrics. Next, Measles cases are increasing in several states, including Northern Virginia, raising new concerns as the U.S. works to maintain its measles eradication status. To discuss this, we’re joined by Candace DeMatteis, Vice President of Policy and Advocacy for The Partnership to Fight Infectious Disease (PFID).

Small businesses have a unique opportunity in 2026 to transform how they compete for top talent. It comes at a critical time in the hiring market. To discuss the latest research on small business attitudes' towards hiring in 2026, how they are using AI to level up, and how AI hiring tools can help small businesses find the right talent to grow their business, we’re joined on this episode by Andrew Chimka, Senior Director of Product Management at LinkedIn. Next, New AARP research finds that nearly one-quarter (24%) of workers aged 50 and older are concerned about losing their job within the next year, and more than two-thirds (67%) of older workers believe it would be difficult to find a new job right now.  With AI increasingly becoming part of the workplace, including the job search and hiring process, more older workers are recognizing the need to embrace this technology and use it to their advantage.  To talk with us about this we’re also joined by Carly Roszkowski, Vice President of Financial Resilience Programming at AARP.

THE FAITH EARLY LEARNING CENTER is an early education center for children aged 3-6 years old located in Beltsville, Maryland and has been operating in and a part of the Beltsville community for over 30 years!  WAVA is proud to partner with FAITH EARLY LEARNING CENTER in our Half-Price Tuition program for the upcoming school year.  To talk about the center and its programs, we’re joined by director Millis Gregory and a graduate of the CENTER, Manny Gregory, Millis’ nephew! Next, Americans have significantly reduced their reading over the past decade, with studies showing a decline in reading for pleasure and fewer books read on average—resulting in the loss of billions of pages read.  To better understand why, ThriftBooks commissioned two surveys to examine American reading habits. To discuss the findings, we’re joined today by Barbara Hagen, Vice President of Marketing, ThriftBooks.    

Answering questions about health has become one of the most common ways people use AI, everything from healthcare and fitness to nutrition and preparing for doctor visits. Our first guest on this episode is Kate Rouch, the Chief Marketing Officer with OpenAI and when she was diagnosed with breast cancer, she turned to AI to understand her diagnosis, prepare for appointments and navigate care.   Next, measles cases are increasing in Northern Virginia, raising new concerns as the U.S. works to maintain its measles eradication status.  The outbreaks come as a new bipartisan national poll from the Partnership to Fight Infectious Disease (PFID) shows strong consensus among Americans on the importance of vaccination.  Candace DeMatteis, Vice President of Policy and Advocacy for The Partnership to Fight Infectious Disease (PFID) joins us to discuss further.

New AARP research shows nearly one in ten adults age 50 and older have been targeted by an online romantic connection who asked for money or promoted a cryptocurrency investment, putting more than 11 million older adults at risk.  To talk with us about this, I’m joined by Amy Nofziger, Senior Director of Fraud Victim Support, AARP. Next, nearly 1 in 4 Americans have no emergency savings and would struggle to cover an unexpected expense, according to Bankrate. 50% of consumers said their top New Year’s resolution is to save more money.  To talk about this and to offer smarter ways to save to help people reach their financial goals, I’m joined by Rod Griffin, Senior Director of Consumer Education and Advocacy at Experian.

It’s tax time again, and the 2026 tax season will be very different for millions of Americans. Major tax law changes tied to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will affect families, seniors, tipped workers, overtime earners, and anyone who bought a new car in the past year. To discuss this tax season, we’re joined today by Mark Steber, Chief Tax Officer, Jackson Hewitt Tax Services.  Next, Kelley Blue Book has long been the go-to source for things car-related, and their 12th Annual Best Buy Awards reflect a year of vehicle testing and evaluation, identifying cars, trucks and SUVs with strong overall value and performance.  To discuss the best cars of 2026 and all this automotive, we’re joined today by author and car expert Brian Moody.  And finally, according to Bank of America’s 2025 Workplace Benefits Report - NUMBER OF U.S. WORKERS TURNING TO EMPLOYERS FOR FINANCIAL HELP HAS DOUBLED - 1 in 4 Workers Want Assistance on Pressing Financial Needs, Up From 13% in 2023.  To talk about this trend, we’re joined today by Kai Walker of Bank of America

Respiratory Syncytial (SYN-SISIAL) Virus, or RSV, is a common, contagious, and potentially serious respiratory virus that affects the lungs and breathing passages.  Each year, approximately 177,000 adults 65 years and older are hospitalized in the US due to RSV and an estimated 14,000 of those cases result in death.  To discuss this further, we’re joined by Dr. Leonard Friedland, pediatrician and research scientist, Vice President and Director of Scientific Affairs and Public Health with GSK - North America and also Carole, a National Senior Games Athlete who contracted and overcame RSV. PLUS, wastewater scanning data during the fall and winter respiratory virus season can curb the spread of illnesses nationwide. For communities and local health officials, the ability to tell if illness levels are rising, falling, or remaining the same can help them make important health decisions.  To discuss this, we're joined by AMANDA BIDWELL, SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM MANAGER FOR WASTEWATERSCAN AT STANFORD UNIVERSITY. 

At the Reviving the Community Fair in October 2025 at Kings Landing Park in Calvert County, I heard a presentation from a gentleman who survived an attempt to commit suicide.  His story was, as you can imagine harrowing but also redemptive and he is, by the grace of God, on this episode to tell us his story and how he is helping others in distress. If you are in distress, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across the United States and its territories. The 988 Lifeline is comprised of a national network of over 200 local crisis centers, combining local care and resources with national standards and best practices.  Remember, dial or text "988" for immediate help.

In a world where AI voices are stealing the spotlight, where algorithms flood our feeds and Zoom calls feel more scripted than sincere —from chatbots to synthetic narrators—one expert is fighting back with a message that's as human as it gets.  In his timely new book, "You Are The Message: Revolutionary Speaking Tools for a Better Life, Deeper Loves, and Irresistible Leadership", voice artist Joel Weldon says "AI can generate words, but it can’t create connection," and his breakthrough YouPWR Speaking Method proves that heart, tone, and intention are irreplaceable in building trust, inspiring teams, and forging real connections.

Unbound is an international nonprofit based in Kansas City, Kansas, and founded by lay Catholics grounded in the Gospel call to put the needs of the marginalized and vulnerable first.  And on this episode of The Life Changing Weekend, from the Archdiocese of Little Rock, Arkansas, we’re joined by Father Mike Sinkler who will tell us more about UNBOUND!  

Breakthroughs in treatment of Alopecia with Dr. Meena Singh and new treatments for sufferers of Migraines and Cluster Headaches with Dr. Alan Rapaport.

Treating Sleep Apnea with Dr. Kelly Gill and Breakthroughs in Early Detection Screening for Lung Cancer with Dr. David Tom Cooke.

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A look at the Black Friday Weekend economic report with Alison Myer of BLOCK, also Eden Greenstein, Prime Savings Expert at Amazon Prime offers a money saving program for gasoline, PLUS, Julia Bartak of Edward Jones discusses saving for education. 

World Missionary Evangelism is a powerful and far-reaching non-profit ministry that works to saves lives and souls in places as far away as Sri Lanka, Malawi, Ukraine, the Philippines to right here in the United States.  They and their partners and supporters sponsor children with food, schools and homes, provide disaster relief, provide assistance in farm projects and vocational training and wells and water projects.  And most importantly, in their work, they bring the message and hope of the Gospel and Jesus Christ to the lives of everyone they touch. You can hear World Missionary Evangelism on the radio, every weekday at 1115am on our sister station, AM780, WAVA-AM and also streaming live online at WAVAAM.com.  You’ll hear about the work they’re doing and reflections on the gospel from the president of World Missionary Evangelism, Pastor Daniel Moore.   To talk with us about is amazing ministry on this episode of The Life Changing Weekend, I’m joined by the President of World Missionary Evangelism, Pastor Daniel Moore.

A recent AARP survey finds Americans over 50 are leveraging more technology, both in their home and while on the go. Nearly two-thirds say technology enriches their lives by making daily life and aging easier, and they’re increasingly using digital services to manage their finances, social lives and health and wellness.  To talk about this and maybe put some minds at ease, we’re joined on this episode of The Life Changing Weekend by Tom Kamber, Executive Director of Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) from AARP. Plus, the latest jobs report shows a weakening labor market.  And as Artificial Intelligence reshapes the workplace, millions of U.S. jobs could be at risk. A new report by Society of Human Resources Management - SHRM, pronounced ‘sherm’ - reveals today’s U.S. labor market lacks the skills to work with AI.  To talk with us about this, we’re joined by Alex Alonso, Chief Data & Analytics Officer at SHRM.  

On this episode of The Life Changing Weekend, we're joined by one of the four pioneering researchers responsible for developing CAR T-cell therapy, Dr. Michel Sadelain, M.D., Ph.D. Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy reprograms a patient’s own immune system to attack cancer and has become a recognized milestone in modern medicine. The therapy is credited with helping patients facing blood cancers, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and acute Leukemia that were once considered incurable and is now being explored in other serious diseases. Plus, about 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. While the disease is most often diagnosed in women over the age of 50, more women under 45 are confronting breast cancer, at a time when they may be focused on their careers, relationships or family building. To talk with us about this, we’re joined by surgical oncologist Mediget Teshome, MD, MPH, FACS.

The Samaritan’s Purse project Operation Christmas Child collects and delivers shoebox gifts filled with fun toys, school supplies and personal care items. For many of these children, the gift-filled shoebox is the first gift they have ever received.  Today on The Life Changing Weekend, we’ll speak with Pastor Zac Vaketambewey, an actual recipient of an Operation Christmas Child shoebox gift and hear – FIRSTHAND – how these simple gifts can change lives! Learn more here:  www.SamaritansPurse.org/occ  

If you tell kids today, they’d never believe it.  Television stations before the 1990s and before the ubiquity of wifi and digital TVs, were truly local.  To talk about this, and his career at the heart of it, we're joined today on The Life Changing Weekend by a Washington, DC area institution, known to many as Captain 20, or Count Gore De Vol, or even BOZO!  All these characters were inhabited by our guest, Dick Dysel!  

As fall migration begins and birds travel to warmer climates, the risk of avian influenza—or bird flu—remains a concern for U.S. poultry - and to backyard chicken coops.  To talk more about this, we’re joined on this episode of The Life Changing Weekend by Dr. Chrislyn Wood Nicholson from the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Veterinary Services. Plus, Barbie Johnson, Tisha Winkler and Amenna Scott are The DYNAMIC THREE - a trio of young women dedicated to inspiring, empowering and transforming lives through storytelling.  Each writer brings a unique voice life experience and mission to the literary world, creating books that uplift, challenge and spark meaningful conversations.  

Menopause isn’t a diagnosis, it’s a transition experienced by 50% of the population.  With it comes many symptoms that women must address with their physicians and one effective way of treating symptoms of menopause is with hormone replacement therapy.  To talk with us about this, Dr. Suzette Sutherland returns to The Life Changing Weekend in an extended podcast cut of the show! Check out Dr. Sutherland's podcast at www.backtable.com 

In Woodbridge and Manassas, there are safe, welcoming places for moms and dads in crisis. Life First pregnancy medical centers offer a wide variety of caring, Gospel-informed, Life-affirming services and counseling to unexpectedly expecting parents.  The services are free to these new parents thanks to the support of our generous friends.  To talk with us about this incredible non-profit ministry, we're joined by the CEO of Life First, Becky Sheetz.   LifeFirstVA.org

September is Suicide Prevention Month and one church in Stafford, Virginia, is making intervention part of their ministry.  Stafford Seventh Day Adventist Church in Stafford is hosting suicide prevention workshop on September 27 and today, we’re joined by Pastor Chris Sealey of Stafford SDA to talk with us about this important subject. www.StaffordSDA.org Need help?  Call the National Suicide HelpLine at 988.  Just dial 988.

My good buddy Greg Seltz joins us on this episode of The Life Changing Weekend.  Greg joined WAVA over a year ago as a fill-in host for The Don Kroah Show when Don was out sick.  He eventually became one of three hosts when the afternoon show was renamed The Drive Home.  Now, starting September 8, Greg will become THE five-day-a-week host for The Drive Home which airs LIVE, 4-6pm on WAVA!  (You can also stream the show live on WAVA.com.)   This is the extended and uncut conversation with Greggie, the broadcast version had to be cut down a bit for programming purposes.  Here, Greg offers deeper explanations into his inspirations, motivations and experiences.  A lively, casual conversation between two friends, because really, the world needs MORE GREG!

A recent new survey from Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine shows many women are unaware of key risk factors for breast cancer. The group promotes a four-pronged approach endorsed by the American Medical Association: eat a whole food, plant-based diet, exercise regularly, limit alcohol and maintain a healthy weight, along with regular screenings and appropriate medical care. This strategy is at the heart of the Let’s Beat Breast Cancer campaign, with rallies across the country - including this month in DC and Maryland – with health care professionals and survivors sharing stories, fitness classes, healthy food and prevention tips and more. To talk with us about the survey and we’re joined by Board-Certified Breast Cancer Surgeon, Dr. Kristi Funk, MD, and to tell us about her story, breast cancer survivor Nikia Lightfoot.

If you think eating a plant-based diet means spending more, you are not alone, but a new national survey from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine reveals that more than 60% of U.S. adults incorrectly believe a plant-based diet is more expensive than one with meat and dairy.  To discuss why plant-based meals are often more affordable than people think and how simple grocery swaps can lead to big savings, we're joined by registered dietitian Xavier Toledo, of the Physicians Committee.

America is facing numerous crises in its healthcare system: the primary care shortage, a changing nursing workforce, threats to healthcare professionals and the general public’s diminishing trust in healthcare professionals. Today on the Life Changing Weekend, we’re joined by two guests to discuss these growing challenges. But first, leading the charge to meet the primary care shortage challenge are Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (COMS).  Osteopathic doctors, or DOs, are trained to look beyond symptoms to understand how lifestyle and environmental factors impact well-being.  These doctors wants to address these issues and bring back a holistic approach to healthcare.  To offer perspectives and solutions to these issues, our first guest is Dr. Robert Cain, President and Chief Executive Officer of the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine. Major challenges face the U.S. nursing workforce, the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) has released the most comprehensive nursing workforce data available today. This new research—gathered from a national survey of 800,000 nurses—offers critical insight into how the profession is faring since the COVID-19 pandemic and what challenges remain. To talk about the survey findings, we’re joined by Brendan Martin, Research Director at the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.

A cancer awareness episode on this week's Life Changing Weekend.  First up, Jody Hoyos, CEO of the Prevent Cancer Foundation, discusses the foundation’s 2025 Early Detection Survey, showing that just 51% of U.S. adults 21 years of age and older say that they have had a routine medical appointment or routine cancer screening in the last year. This is a 10-percentage point drop from the 2024 survey. Next, we're joined by 10-year-old juvenile cancer survivor Jackson Trinh discusses his cancer journey. 

On today’s episode of The Life Changing Weekend, we go to the DOGS!  Training dogs is tough, but our guest today says, “Take Chances, Make Opportunities”!  And one way to do that is to ADOPT A DOG!  To discuss this, we're joined by Chrissy Joy, a celebrity dog trainer, live performer, studio canine trainer, and educator with over two decades of animal training experience. She rescued her first dog, Beasley, in 2014 and now owns four dogs that make up The Joy Crew.

Many adults are faced with aging parents who want to stay in their beloved homes.  To talk about this and how to make it all possible, I’m joined by Rodney Harrell, Vice President, Family, Home and Community (FHC) for AARP. I’m also joined by Sue Peschin, President & CEO, Alliance for Aging Research to discuss the challenges of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease, and a new poll that shows an overwhelming demand for relief for Alzheimer's patients and their caregivers, by improving access to innovative, FDA-approved early treatments.  

An Estimated 2.5% of the U.S. Population Has Heart Valve Disease, Yet 3 out of 4 U.S. Adults Know Little to Nothing About It. To talk more about this, The Life Changing Weekend welcomes Dr. Janet S. Wright, MD, Director of CDC’s Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention. Learn more at www.cdc.gov/KnowYourHeart Also, every 34 seconds, someone dies from heart disease yet, the good news is that effective treatments exist for risk factors like diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure and high cholesterol.  To talk more about heart disease, we’re joined by Dr. Clyde Yancy, Chief of Cardiology, Northwestern Medicine Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute. Learn more at www.nm.org/heart Hear The Life Changing Weekend ON THE RADIO with host Tom Boone on 105.1FM WAVA, Saturday at 10am and Sunday at 6:30pm. Also, listen on AM570 The Answer, Sunday at 8am and 3pm. You can also listen to The Life Changing Weekend anytime by going to www.WAVA.com/podcast

Adequate protein intake is vital for everyone’s diet, both kids and adults. For children and teens, protein supports growth and development, energy and focus and overall well-being. For adults, protein can reduce hunger levels, boost metabolism, and help your body repair after injury.  To further discuss the benefits of protein in our diets, we’re joined today on the Life Changing Weekend by Registered Dietitian Amy Goodson.  Also, new study is highlighting the potential financial savings resulting from weight loss demonstrating that even small reductions in weight can lead to long-term cost savings, including lower healthcare expenses, reduced absenteeism, and better overall quality of life.  Study author Dr. Kenneth Thorpe, Ph.D, Chairman of the Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease (PFCD), joins us to discuss this study further! Hear The Life Changing Weekend ON THE RADIO with host Tom Boone on 105.1FM WAVA, Saturday at 10am and Sunday at 6:30pm. Also, listen on AM570 The Answer, Sunday at 8am and 3pm.

Overactive Bladder (OAB) is the sudden, often uncontrollable, urge to urinate, along with other symptoms.  OAB symptoms affect millions of Americans causing them to rearrange many aspects of their personal lives to accommodate the constant need for a bathroom.  On this episode of The Life Changing Weekend, we’re joined by Dr. Suzette Sutherland, of the American Urological Association, to talk with us about this syndrome. Learn more at www.AUANET.org  Hear The Life Changing Weekend ON THE RADIO with host Tom Boone on 105.1FM WAVA, Saturday at 10am and Sunday at 6:30pm. Also, listen on AM570 The Answer, Sunday at 8am and 3pm.

On this episode of The Life Changing Weekend, we’re joined by George Karavetsos, of the Partnership for Safe Medicines to discuss a recent report detailing unauthorized, illegal and suspicious ingredients in popular compounded weight loss drugs that were found to be flooding into the U.S. from foreign sources.    View the report here: https://www.safemedicines.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/PSM-White-Paper-v1-PUBLIC-VERSION.pdf Learn more at www.safemedicines.org We’re also joined by Kathleen Wilson, PhD, of American Association of Nurse Practitioners to talk about the dangers of overusing ACETAMINOPHEN, and to talk about a helpful new DOSING CALCULATOR tool. Learn more at www.knowyourdose.org Hear The Life Changing Weekend ON THE RADIO with host Tom Boone on 105.1FM WAVA, Saturday at 10am and Sunday at 6:30pm. Also, listen on AM570 The Answer, Sunday at 8am and 3pm. You can also listen to The Life Changing Weekend anytime by going to www.WAVA.com/podcast

In 2011, Michelle Darnell and her husband Brett developed a plan to open the Belle Grove Plantation as a historic site and event location.  Over the decade, the couple renovated and repaired inside and out, purchased an endless array of period furniture and décor and spent hundreds of hours researching and uncovering the lost history of Belle Grove Plantation. On this episode of The Life Changing Weekend, Michelle talks about her journey and the challenges of restoring and maintaining a centuries-old historic home.    Visit www.bellegroveplantation.org for more information. Also on this episode of The Life Changing Weekend, Lora Monfared, Head of Consumer Credit Card Products at Bank of America, talks about savvy, money-saving summer travel tips you can use year round! Learn more at www.bettermoneyhabits.com Hear The Life Changing Weekend ON THE RADIO with host Tom Boone on 105.1FM WAVA, Saturday at 10am and Sunday at 6:30pm. Also, listen on AM570 The Answer, Sunday at 8am and 3pm. You can also listen to The Life Changing Weekend anytime by going to www.WAVA.com/podcast

June is PTSD Awareness Month and Canine Companions Executive Director Debra Dougherty joins host Tom Boone on the next episode of The Life Changing Weekend to talk about their dogs and how they help those living with PTSD.   Canine Companions is the oldest and largest service dog provider in the country is now in Mathews, Virginia to help military members and others who have PTSD.     Learn more about Canine Companions by visiting www.Canine.org Also on this episode of The Life Changing Weekend, Bonnie Carroll, founder of Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS,) talks to Tom about her experience with PTSD and what TAPS does to help the families of fallen service members.  And learn about Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors by visiting www.TAPS.org Hear The Life Changing Weekend ON THE RADIO with host Tom Boone on 105.1FM WAVA, Saturday at 10am and Sunday at 6:30pm. Also, listen on AM570 The Answer, Sunday at 8am and 3pm. You can also listen to The Life Changing Weekend anytime by going to www.WAVA.com/podcast

On this episode of The Life Changing Weekend, I’m joined by Bruce Anderson, Executive Director of Shepherd’s Spring, a beautiful and historic summer camp located on the banks of the C&O Canal and just a few miles from the Antietam Battlefield.  Opening as a summer camp in 1991, Shepherd’s Spring has steadily grown including in collaboration with Heifer International to become a center for experiential learning of lessons to last a lifetime.  Parents can learn more at www.ShepherdsSpring.org Hear The Life Changing Weekend ON THE RADIO with host Tom Boone on 105.1FM WAVA, Saturday at 10am and Sunday at 6:30pm. Also, listen on AM570 The Answer, Sunday at 8am and 3pm. You can also listen to The Life Changing Weekend anytime by going to www.WAVA.com/podcast

Healthy breathing and clean air SHOULD be the norm for everyone who lives, works and raises their families in greater Washington, DC.  The local NON-PROFIT BreatheDC engages local residents and leaders to form a united front against asthma, smoking, lung cancer, COPD and air pollution.  On this episode of The Life Changing Weekend, we’re joined by the Executive Director of BreatheDC, Dr. Lori Taylor.  Plus she’ll tell us about as great summer camp for kids with asthma! Learn more about BreatheDC and their summer camp, visit www.BreatheDC.org Hear The Life Changing Weekend ON THE RADIO with host Tom Boone on 105.1FM WAVA, Saturday at 10am and Sunday at 6:30pm. Also, listen on AM570 The Answer, Sunday at 8am and 3pm. You can also listen to The Life Changing Weekend anytime by going to www.WAVA.com/podcast