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  • Make A Difference Minute: The Reason Behind Daisy’s Place

    Make A Difference Minute: The Reason Behind Daisy’s Place
    2025/11/04
    On this Make A Difference Minute, Carolyn Wheeler O’Byrne shares the deeply personal reason she founded Daisy’s Place, a safe and peaceful retreat for caregivers whose loved ones are hospitalized. What began from her own experiences has grown into a mission to remind caregivers that rest, comfort, and faith matter too. Listen as Carolyn opens her heart about the “why” behind Daisy’s Place and how it continues to make a difference for families in need. Sponsor: Thompson Roofing and Construction 256Roofing.com
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    2 分
  • Caring for the Caregiver with Carolyn Wheeler O'Byrne

    Caring for the Caregiver with Carolyn Wheeler O'Byrne
    2025/11/04
    On tonight’s Mark White Show, I'm visiting with Carolyn Wheeler O’Byrne, founder of Daisy’s Place and author of The Thriving Caregiver book and journal. Carolyn shares her heart for those who spend their days and nights caring for others, and why rest, faith, and community are essential for every caregiver’s wellbeing. It’s a heartfelt conversation for anyone walking the caregiving journey or wanting to better support someone who is.
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    31 分
  • Make A Difference Minute: Encouragement is Free, Give It Often

    Make A Difference Minute: Encouragement is Free, Give It Often
    2025/11/03
    On this Make A Difference Minute, I’m reminding listeners that encouragement costs nothing, but it can change everything for someone who needs it. A few kind words can lift a heavy heart, give hope, and remind someone they’re not alone. This segment encourages us to speak life and give encouragement freely, because we never know who needs it most. Sponsor: Athens Bible School AthensBibleSchool.org
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    2 分
  • Make A Difference Minute: The Lessons in Losing

    Make A Difference Minute: The Lessons in Losing
    2025/11/02
    On this Make A Difference Minute, I’m reminding listeners that defeat can teach us things victory never will. Losing has a way of humbling us, building resilience, and revealing what we’re truly capable of overcoming. This segment encourages listeners to see loss not as failure, but as preparation, a necessary part of growth that shapes character, fuels determination, and gives deeper meaning to success. Sponsor: Bankston Motor Homes BankstonMotorHomes.com
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    2 分
  • Make A Difference Minute: Do The Small Things Well

    Make A Difference Minute: Do The Small Things Well
    2025/11/01
    On this Make A Difference Minute, I’m reminding listeners that big success is built on small, consistent acts done with care. The little things we do, showing up on time, treating people well, giving our best in small tasks, create the habits that lead to lasting impact. Sponsor: Premier Structures, Inc. PremierStructures.com
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    2 分
  • Caring for the Caregivers: AARP Alabama Highlights the Growing Need for Support

    Caring for the Caregivers: AARP Alabama Highlights the Growing Need for Support
    2025/11/01
    On this edition of The Mark White Show, I'm talking with Jamie Harding, Communications Director for AARP Alabama, to discuss newly released data revealing that 28% of adults in Alabama provide unpaid care for a loved one. November is National Family Caregivers Month, and this conversation shines a light on the emotional, physical, and financial challenges caregivers face, as well as the growing demand for support as our population ages. Jamie shares insights from AARP’s latest caregiving report, the toll that unpaid care takes on families, and how AARP is working to secure policies and resources that ease the burden. Listeners will also learn about free tools and guides available through AARP’s Caregiving Resource Center to help those currently caring for loved ones or preparing for that role in the future. This is a heartfelt conversation about love, sacrifice, and the importance of supporting those who support others.
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    29 分
  • Make A Difference Minute: The Heart of Caregiving

    Make A Difference Minute: The Heart of Caregiving
    2025/10/31
    On this Make A Difference Minute, Gina Carithers, President of the Prostate Cancer Foundation, shares insight from a new national survey showing how deeply involved caregivers are in the day-to-day lives of loved ones facing prostate cancer. From attending medical appointments to managing household responsibilities, caregivers often become the steady hands that hold everything together. Gina reminds us that caring for the caregiver is just as important as caring for the patient. Sponsor: Hydration Lounge HydrationL.com
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    2 分
  • The Hidden Strength Behind Prostate Cancer Care: Supporting the Caregivers

    The Hidden Strength Behind Prostate Cancer Care: Supporting the Caregivers
    2025/10/31
    On this edition of The Mark White Show, we’re shining a light on the often-overlooked heroes in prostate cancer care, the caregivers. A new national survey reveals that 85% of caregivers attend medical appointments with their loved one and are four times more likely to notice treatment side effects than the patients themselves. Joining me are Dr. Daniel George, Medical Oncologist and Professor at Duke University School of Medicine, and Gina Carithers, President of the Prostate Cancer Foundation. Together, we discuss what this survey uncovers about the day-to-day realities of caregiving, how families can better navigate this journey, and the vital importance of supporting those who give so much of themselves in the process.
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    33 分