Episodes

During this time of heightened stress and anxiety, some might consume alcohol as a way of coping. Dr. E.J. Essic and Dr. Laura Veach chat with BestHealth about healthy coping techniques as well as offering some insightful information on the ways that alcohol impacts our immune system. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We analyze the local housing market during this unprecedented time with Blake Ginther of The Ginther Group in Winston-Salem. 336-283-8689 theginthergroup.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lauren Frye and Elise Barrella from Community Design Studio along with Alan Shelton from MIXXER Community Makerspace discuss the concept of Design Thinking and their upcoming Leadership By Design Summer Camp. Specific details about the camp are mentioned at the 20:40 mark of the podcast. https://www.communitydesignstudio.org/leadership-by-design See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Forbes aims to reignite Wake Forest Men's Basketball by injecting enthusiasm into the program, making calculated roster decisions, and WINNING. Forbes, named the 23rd head coach of the Demon Deacons, details plans to raise the bar in Winston-Salem and return the Deacs to ACC glory. He also shares key elements of his past that paved the way for his hire and the challenges he anticipates transitioning from East Tennessee State to Wake Forest. Follow host Kyle Schassburger on Twitter or Inst...

With many children away from school and out of their normal routine, this may give children an opportunity to participate in some unsafe activities around the home. Dr. John Petty, a pediatric trauma surgeon with Brenner Children's chats virtually with BestHealth about some of the recent injuries that have been treated and how families can have a balance of being active and outdoors but at the same time taking safe measures and practicing common sense. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

This episode is all about food! Our signature dishes, the meals we grew up on and what we would pick as our one thing for the the rest of our lives are all topics discussed on a conversation sure to make you hungry! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, we swap mother's day stories and offer advice to those still looking for ways to make mom feel special See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Steve Scoggin, M.Div., Psy.D, LCMHC, Associate Vice-President of Behavioral Health, virtual visits with BestHealth again to discuss how to identify and process grief during this unique time of COVID-19 related loss. Not only potential loss of loved ones, but also the feeling of a loss of normalcy and encouraging advise on how to work through this. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do friendships change when you become a mom? And how do you find new ones? It's an episode all about making friends! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With parents and families trying to adjust to a new way of doing life with remote job tasks, virtual learning from home and social distancing, Dr. Linda Nicolotti with Brenner Children's talks with us about discussing and working through this process with our children. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The crew discusses the joys of reading and the books they love for all ages. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rusty LaRue might be the most decorated multi-sport athlete to have ever come out of Wake Forest. He also had a front row seat to the end of arguably the greatest dynasties in professional sports. LaRue details his endearing journey thru life in a fascinating conversation with Kyle Schassburger. From meeting his wife at Northwest Guilford High School, to choosing to pursue pro basketball over football, and describing the breaks he caught that earned him a spot alongside Michael Jordan on the fam...

In a conversation with our financial expert Jennifer Johnson from Blue Rock Wealth Management, we discuss the details of the relief coming from the federal CARES act and what people should do with the money they receive. Blue Rock Wealth Management is located in downtown Winston-Salem and you can contact Jennifer with an email to jjohnson@bluerockwm.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is it ok to pee in the shower? How do you keep your mother-in-law from overstaying her welcome? Do you miss your life before kids? We answer those questions and more in this week's episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Caleb Masters from Bookmarks bookstore in downtown Winston-Salem visits with C Pam Zhang about her new novel, How Much of These Hills Is Gold. Find out how you can continue to support our local independent bookstore by visiting them at bookmarks.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Thiel visits with Aubrey Linville to discuss what they're currently observing in downtown Winston-Salem and Aubrey's commercial real estate business. Visit Linville Team Partners at LTPCommercial.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This month has certainly been out of the ordinary, but the numbers show that The Ginther Group is adaptable and keeps on truckin'! Hear about what's happening in the local real estate market and how you can keep your momentum going if you're still looking to buy or sell. (336) 283-8689 or theginthergroup.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let's face it. It wasn't an easy week as we continue with our new reality at home. But the moms are here to tell you that you aren't alone and will share how they're dealing with their tough times and also offer some silver linings to help you stay positive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here's some genuine sports content that might provide a brief release from the shadows of a global pandemic: A conversation with the most successful high school basketball coach in North Carolina history. Freddy Johnson began coaching basketball at Greensboro Day School in 1977 and since has racked up close to 1,100 all-time wins. Most recently, he learned that he'd earned the Morgan Wooten Award for Lifetime Achievement, named after the late Wooten and an inspiration to Johnson and so many othe...

With traditional schedules and everyday tasks flipped upside down, this can lead to increased stress and anxiety. Dr. Steven Scoggin chats with BestHealth about managing stress and anxiety as well as tips to remain connected during this time of social distancing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since we're all going to be home for a lot longer, we wanted to chat about the TV shows we're addicted to. And yes, we had to talk about Tiger King! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you stress eating as we all try and figure out what our "new normal" is? Our routines have been changed because of COVID-19. Caroline Thomason, a Registered Dietitian with Wake Forest Baptist, offers guidance to help us maintain balanced eating habits amid social distancing and virtual learning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our first episode, we get to know the moms behind the new podcast and how they're each dealing with their new reality. Take a listen for some good tips and laughs along the way! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the economy and personal budgets react to the Coronavirus pandemic, we talk to financial expert Jennifer Johnson from Blue Rock Wealth Management in Winston-Salem. She offers perspective on the market and how to steer through these uncertain times. If you have questions about your own situation, you can email Jennifer at jjohnson@bluerockwm.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.