Episodios

  • Healing Trauma and Building Resilience: Dr. Pamela Arnell of 22ZERO

    Healing Trauma and Building Resilience: Dr. Pamela Arnell of 22ZERO
    Mar 11 2026
    Tonight, on The Mark White Show, Dr. Pamela Arnell, President and CEO of 22ZERO, joins us to talk about the organization’s mission to help veterans, first responders, and their families heal from trauma. 22ZERO focuses on peer-to-peer programs and resiliency training designed to address the emotional impact of traumatic experiences. During our conversation, Dr. Arnell shares her personal journey with the organization, why she believed it was important to pursue independent academic research on the program’s success, and how that effort led to a study published by Arizona State University in August 2024. Additional studies are now in peer review, and new research is being launched through a partnership with the University of Alabama. This conversation highlights the growing effort to better understand trauma recovery and expand resources for those who have dedicated their lives to serving others. Learn more about the mission and programs of 22ZERO by visiting 22zero.org. Real stories. Real people. Real impact. News That Unites!™️
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    32 m
  • Standing in the Gap: Jerry Peters and Operation Life Support

    Standing in the Gap: Jerry Peters and Operation Life Support
    Mar 10 2026
    On tonight’s edition of The Mark White Show, I'm talking with Jerry Peters, a retired United States Marshal, 3x Operation Enduring Freedom veteran, and longtime crisis intervention specialist. After decades serving on the front lines of law enforcement and witnessing the toll that trauma, stress, and crisis can take on individuals and families, Jerry has dedicated his life to helping others find a path forward. Jerry now serves as CEO and primary liaison for Operation Life Support, a non-profit initiative focused on supporting communities impacted by traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress. Drawing from his own experiences as a traumatic brain injury survivor and more than twenty-six years of crisis intervention work, Jerry is working to connect veterans, first responders, and everyday Americans with the resources and support they need. In this conversation, Jerry shares insights on trauma, crisis, the impact of TBI, and why peer support and community awareness are so important for helping people reclaim their lives with purpose. Listen & share. Real stories. Real people. Real impact. News That Unites!™️
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    40 m
  • MADM Spreading Connie’s Light: Shenandoah's Marty Raybon & Austin Williams on Community and Connie’s Cabinet

    MADM Spreading Connie’s Light: Shenandoah's Marty Raybon & Austin Williams on Community and Connie’s Cabinet
    Mar 10 2026
    On this Make A Difference Minute, we share a powerful moment from the dedication of Connie’s Cabinet at Green’s Dependable Hardware in Russellville, Alabama. The cabinet honors the life of Connie Ridgeway, whose life was taken in 2015. During the dedication, Marty Raybon reminds us that despite what the world may say, there are still many good people willing to help others. Connie’s son, Austin Williams, also shares a heartfelt message about what it means to see his mother’s memory continue through an effort that helps neighbors in need. What began as tragedy has become a way to spread kindness and light in the community. This MADM is brought to you by Green’s Dependable Hardware, proudly supporting stories and the people who make our communities strong. Real stories. Real people. Real impact. News That Unites!™️
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    2 m
  • MADM Researching Hope: Dr. Pamela Arnell and the Work of 22ZERO

    MADM Researching Hope: Dr. Pamela Arnell and the Work of 22ZERO
    Mar 9 2026
    On this Make A Difference Minute, Dr. Pamela Arnell shares how 22ZERO is helping veterans, first responders, and their families heal from trauma through peer-to-peer programs and resiliency training. After going through the training herself, Dr. Arnell recognized the importance of independent research to validate the program’s success. That led to a partnership with Arizona State University, resulting in a published study in August 2024 and additional studies currently in peer review. Now, the University of Alabama is joining the effort to further examine the impact of this work. Dr. Arnell explains why research matters and how it helps expand opportunities for healing for those who have carried the weight of traumatic experiences. This MADM is brought to you by Athens Bible School, proudly supporting stories and the people who make our communities strong. Real stories. Real people. Real impact. News That Unites!™️
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    3 m
  • MADM Operation Life Support: A Mission to Help Others Heal

    MADM Operation Life Support: A Mission to Help Others Heal
    Mar 8 2026
    On this Make A Difference Minute, retired U.S. Marshal Jerry Peters shares the mission behind Operation Life Support, a nonprofit dedicated to helping individuals and families impacted by traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress. Drawing from decades of crisis intervention work and his own experience as a TBI survivor, Jerry is working to connect people with the support and resources they need to move forward. Sponsor: Bankston Motor Homes BankstonMotorHomes.com
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    2 m
  • Make A Difference Minute: Be Jewell's Lifeline

    Make A Difference Minute: Be Jewell's Lifeline
    Mar 7 2026
    On this Make A Difference Minute, Jewell Brown shares the early chapter of her journey with kidney disease. As a child, she learned that her kidneys were not functioning properly due to reflux that eventually blocked them completely. What began as a medical struggle in her earliest years would become a lifelong journey of resilience, faith, and determination. Jewell reflects on growing up with serious health challenges and the path that ultimately led to her first kidney transplant in 2005, when her mother became her living donor. That gift of life allowed Jewell to raise her sons, return to work, and experience the joy of becoming a grandmother. Today, as she faces end stage kidney failure again and searches for another living donor, Jewell’s story reminds us that behind every medical condition is a person, a family, and a life filled with moments worth fighting for. Sponsor: Hydration Lounge HydrationL.com
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    2 m
  • MADM A Mother’s Hope: Destiny Williams on Seeing Annie Ride

    MADM A Mother’s Hope: Destiny Williams on Seeing Annie Ride
    Mar 6 2026
    On this Make A Difference Minute, Destiny Williams shares what it would mean to see her daughter, Annie, riding her very own adaptive bike. For many children, riding a bike is a simple part of growing up. For Annie, it would represent freedom, independence, and the joy of experiencing something many kids take for granted. Destiny reflects on the love a parent carries for their child and the hope of seeing Annie experience that special moment. Sponsor: Thompson Roofing and Construction 256Roofing.com
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  • Be Jewell’s Lifeline

    Be Jewell’s Lifeline
    Mar 7 2026
    On this edition of The Mark White Show, I'm talking with Jewell Brown, a mother and grandmother who is courageously living with end stage kidney failure and searching for a living kidney donor. Twenty years ago, Jewell received a kidney transplant from her mother, a gift that allowed her to raise her sons, build a life, and become the proud Mimi of three grandchildren. That transplant gave her years she is deeply grateful for. Now, as that kidney begins to fail, Jewell faces the difficult reality of daily dialysis while hoping someone will step forward to give her another chance at life. In this conversation, Jewell shares what life is really like while waiting for a transplant, the physical and emotional challenges of kidney failure, and the hope she holds onto as she continues her search for a living donor. This episode is a reminder that sometimes the simplest act, sharing a story, can help connect someone in need with the person who can change their life.
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    31 m