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On this Make A Difference Minute, I’m reminding listeners that integrity is not just a private belief but a public way of living. Real integrity shows up in the choices we make, the responsibilities we carry, and the transparency we offer. This segment encourages listeners to live in a way that stands up under scrutiny, because when actions match values, trust and respect naturally follow. Integrity is strongest when it holds from every angle.

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On this episode of The Mark White Show, Dr. Diana Bitner, board certified OB GYN and Certified Menopause Society Practitioner, joins veteran news anchor and patient advocate Wendee Lee Curtis for an open conversation about moderate to severe hot flashes due to menopause. They discuss what these symptoms can feel like, why many women are unprepared for their impact, and the importance of talking with a healthcare professional. The conversation also includes information about Lynkuet® (elinzanetant), a newly FDA approved, hormone free treatment option for moderate to severe hot flashes due to menopause. This episode focuses on awareness, understanding, and informed conversations between women and their doctors.

These guests appear on behalf of Bayer and have been compensated for their time.

On this Make A Difference Minute, Dr. Kuljeet (Kelly) Gill, neurologist and sleep medicine specialist with Northwestern Medicine, explains what sleep apnea is and shares common warning signs people often miss, including lingering fatigue, unrefreshing sleep, and symptoms that can look different in women.

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Nearly 30 million Americans are living with sleep apnea, yet many go undiagnosed. On this episode of The Mark White Show, Dr. Kuljeet (Kelly) Gill, a neurologist and sleep medicine specialist with Northwestern Medicine, explains the warning signs of sleep apnea, why symptoms are often overlooked, especially in women, and what happens during a sleep study. She also discusses popular sleep trackers, viral trends like mouth taping, and when weight loss or GLP-1 medications may help reduce risk. A timely conversation for anyone struggling with fatigue or poor sleep.

On this Make A Difference Minute, I’m reminding listeners that repaying harm with harm only keeps the cycle going. When we react out of anger or retaliation, we lose the very character we are trying to protect. This segment encourages listeners to handle conflict with maturity, fairness, and self-control. Choosing the high road is not weakness, it is strength that reflects integrity and earns respect, even from those who may disagree.

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On this episode of The Mark White Show, Dr. Robert A. Winn, Director of the Virginia Commonwealth University Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center, and Catharine Grimes, President of the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation, join me to discuss how clinical research is being reshaped to better serve patients and communities. They explain why expanding participation in clinical trials is critical to developing safe and effective treatments, how trust is built through community engagement, and how the Winn Awards program is helping ensure more people benefit from cutting-edge science.

On this Make A Difference Minute, I’m reminding listeners that honesty and compassion work best when they work together. It’s easy to tell the truth with frustration or anger, but truth delivered harshly can damage relationships. This segment encourages listeners to share truth in a way that lifts others rather than tears them down. When honesty is paired with kindness, it has the power to guide, strengthen, and heal.

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On this Make A Difference Minute, Catharine Grimes, President of the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation, shares how the Foundation’s investment in the Winn Awards program has grown into a national effort to expand access to clinical research, build trust in communities, and improve health outcomes for patients across the country.

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On this Make A Difference Minute, Dr. Robert A. Winn, Director of the Virginia Commonwealth University Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center, shares why clinical trials are essential to developing safe and effective treatments and why including all communities in research leads to better health outcomes for everyone.

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Tonight on The Mark White Show, I’m joined by actress Jill Schoelen!

Many of us remember Jill from an episode of Little House on the Prairie and the holiday favorite Babes in Toyland. We talk about the powerful Little House episode “Love,” why Babes in Toyland became a seasonal tradition for so many families, and her thoughtful journey beyond acting.