Jane Lynch, HEALTH PRIVACY
Emmy Award-winning actress and comedian Jane Lynch is the featured voice in Apple’s funny and thought-provoking creative spot about an increasingly important topic: health data privacy. The spot tells the fictional story of people whose health information is known by a third party voiced by Lynch, and unfortunately for them, made public for everyone. Whitney chats with Jane about the importance of health data privacy. As people live more of their lives online, they’re sharing more personal data than ever.
Apple's Health app is a pre-installed app on Apple mobile devices such as iPhones and iPads. Its purpose is to provide users with a comprehensive overview of their health and fitness data, such as physical activity, heart rate, sleep, nutrition, and more, all in one place.
WISH LIST, The Gift of R & R!
Oasis Face Bar is all about taking the fluff out of your facial, and making you feel brand new using all natural products and cutting edge technology! Pair that with a treatment from Concierge Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery, and your look will be set for this holiday season.
Theraderm was determined to improve the health and mobility of patients recovering from skin-grafts. Whether you’re suffering from burns, discoloration, or dry skin, Theraderm products restore your skin while bringing out your natural beauty.
Changing the Narrative- THIS WEEK
THIS WEEK: We explore how we as individuals are able to change the narratives in our lives by altering our thought patterns, hard work, and giving back. We are joined by Keith James Alaniz, a veteran who fell in love with Afghani culture during his service and started Rumi Spice, an organization that connects farmers in Afghanistan with markets in the US to ignite economic growth in rural communities. Eugenio Derbez, an actor and producer who is changing the script in several ways with his latest movie, Dora and the Lost City of Gold, also sits down with us to share his thoughts on the stories we tell ourselves and others. We also speak with Neal Karski, founder of Street Samaritans, a non-profit that shifts our city's narratives by starting the conversation about homelessness in Chicago. Today's guests remind us that change can be sparked from within each of us as we start looking at things more deeply...or differently!
Life's Throws & How To Deal
With with Author and Pastor Jarrett Stevens
COMING UP NEXT WEEK! We talk about overcoming the odds! We are joined by several tenacious overcomers who have kept going when the cards were stacked up against them. G. Brian Benson, an Iron Man competitor who reinvented himself as an actor and author after recovering from a life-altering staph infection in his knee, shares his story with us. As our viewers discuss how they have also prevailed through the obstacles in their lives, Jarrett Stevens, pastor and author of the self-help book "Praying Through", emphasizes the importance of practicing personal rituals to overcome hardship. Additionally, the lead cast members of "Midway" (2019) share their thoughts about portraying real-life heroes from The Greatest Generation in a riveting, true underdog story set in World War II. Additionally, Gina Perez, a star of USA's "Suits", discusses the launch of her new show, "Pearson", and how her character's curveballs have led to a few positive ones in her own life. Today's guests on The Whitney Reynolds Show prove that we all have the potential to move past the curveballs in our lives and transform them into positive outcomes. For more information, visit: http://www.whitneyreynolds.com/
SEASON TEN! IS RELEASED
We are proud to present the first annual group of Whitney's Warriors in this special edition of The Whitney Reynolds Show! Whitney's Warriors are truly outstanding humans who prove that change can happen when we put our minds to work and fight for what we believe in. The show is unique because EVERYONE in the studio is a warrior for change, including our live audience. From a bear attack survivor to an actual Chicago Bear, these guests are overflowing with inspiration and hope. PLUS- WATCH FOR SECRET $$$ GIVEAWAY.
Tune in 3/23 at 6:30 PM on Lakeshore PBS + our other markets! STREAMING? Watch on AMAZON PRIME & THE PBS APP!
Be safe, stay in, and watch! LOVE AND LIGHT XX -Whit
Whitney Talks Me Too, with Director Kitty Green
FULL INTERVIEW coming soon on The Whitney Reynolds Show
Pledge!
It’s pledge time with my home station- Lakeshore PBS! I had a blast hosting today and hope you can join us in the mission to bring amazing content to viewers! For more info CLICK HERE!
A Survivor's Story
Watched, taken at knifepoint, sexually assaulted and left in a parking garage. A defining moment where she CHOSE TO LIVE and is give life to HOPE through her story. SURVIVOR, Angela Rose share her story this week.
Monday 6:30 PM- Lakeshore PBS
Tuesday 10 PM- WTVP
Thursday 7:30 PM- WQPT
Friday 4 PM- WJCT
SEASON OPENER- Finding Forgiveness
Get ready for a powerful SEASON OPENER, “Finding Forgiveness.” On this episode we will walk you through one man’s journey to forgiving the people who killed his parents. He shares his open and honest path to finding forgiveness in his life.
Garrard McClendon- Sharing his story on forgiving the men who killed his parents.
Also on the show we have Kimberly Yates an actress from NYC who shares her twist to forgiveness… (Forgiving yourself).
And Forgiveness Coach Sedrik Newbern shares his experience with forgiveness and ways we can find freedom in letting go!
Kimberly Yates- Celebrities Care
Sedrik Newbern- Forgiveness Coach
This show hits Lakeshore PBS October 15th and other markets the same week! For a full list of our upcoming season and airing info CLICK HERE. LIVE IN CHICAGO? Come to our premier party! TICKETS- “Contact Us” page or WATCH the after show on FACEBOOK LIVE!
How Do We Actually End Hunger
HUNGER, how is this still a problem in 2018? For hundreds of years we've been trying to solve this issue, yet where are we truly at with this epidemic? As we were investigating this topic, I was shocked that it's not only a MAJOR ISSUE taking lives, but it's also happening here at home in the United States.
On the show you'll see the faces that hunger is impacting and organizations who are being bold with their approach to end this problem. Also PRO GOLFER Jason Day is on and shares what he's doing to make sure bellies are full in Ohio!
TUNE IN and hear this real life story of hunger and survival.
What can you do to help? How do we end this issue? Can more be done? YES and together we will discover what we ALL CAN DO and join the mission to end hunger once and for all.
TUNE IN: Chicagoland tune in Monday, May 7th at 6:30 on Lakeshore PBS. Thursday at 7:30 PM, WQPT, PBS The Quad Cities and EVERWHERE May 11th, www.whitneyreynolds.com
MUST WATCH: Dangers of Catfishing
CATFISHING: Definition- lure (someone) into a relationship by means of a fictional online persona.
This week we are examining the topic "CATFISHING." We meet a savvy business woman who was catfished and luckily figured it out before she was put in terrible danger. Hear how a simple hello from an online mystery man changed her life.
On the show we have Dr. John Duffy to explain why people get "high on lies" and also ways we can identify potential "Catfishing Situations.
As always our goal is to help you navigate some of life's tough issues. We live in such an online world now that it's crucial to remember to stay safe! We end the show with a private detective that shares the reality of the dangers online. Plus we find out the truth behind Leah's catfisher SHOCKING ENDING, you won't want to miss.
Make sure to tune in Monday 4/9 in Chicago on Lakeshore PBS. Thursday 4/12 on WQPT, The Quad Cities and NATIONAL every Friday on www.whitneyreynolds.com.
SEASON PREMIER: Life Turnaround, Pastor Jolinda Wade
Our season premier of The Whitney Reynolds Show is one that will remind you no matter what your circumstance looks like today, there's always time for your TURNAROUND! Meet Pastor Jolinda Wade, a woman who was addicted to drugs, homeless and found herself behind bars. It was when she was locked away that God spoke to her and she found hope.
Make sure to tune in to our season premier March 26th at 6:30 PM on Lakeshore PBS. For a full schedule of our PBS program in your area, visit our MARKET FINDER.
Our show is one that's made it our mission to enlighten viewers on subjects like today's. There are so many issues in our world that must be heard. Thank you for being a listening ear.
NEW BILLBOARDS up across Chicagoland
TV, RADIO, PRINT & NOW ON YOUR DRIVE!
Check out our new, first ever, show billboards! We have several popping up around Chicago and can't wait for you to see them. Thank you for the continue support and love. See you on the road!
SEASON FINALE: A Life Story- Nancy Gianni
Every season we feature a person that in our book is changing the world and helping others along the way. Meet Nancy Gianni the founder of Gigi's Playhouse, Down syndrome Achievement Center.
Nancy and daughter Gigi
Nancy Gianni is the Founder and “Chief Belief Officer” of GiGi’s Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Centers, and the visionary behind the organization’s launch and dramatic growth. In 2002, Nancy gave birth to her beautiful daughter, GiGi. When given the Down syndrome diagnosis, her fears coupled with the negative reactions of the medical staff made Nancy believe that her life, as she knew it, was over. She soon realized that GiGi could do the same things that her other children could do! What began as a mother’s vision to change perception has evolved into a global enterprise that is spreading an international message of acceptance for all.
This is a must watching SEASON FINALE that will you wanting to make your mark in this world! Chicagoland, tune in Monday November 13th at 6:30 on Lakeshore PBS and Thursday the 16th on WQPT, PBS The Quad Cities at 7:30 PM. CLICK HERE to get caught up on this season of our show.
“Typically when a business works as hard as we do, you grow your profits. That is why you go in into business! Well, GiGi’s growth is extraordinary but our profits are not measured in dollars but in the lives we are changing every day. I know our model of free educational and therapeutic programming would not fit into any Fortune 500 CEO’s business plan! But you know who wins in this plan? The kids and the world!” ~ Nancy Gianni
GET CAUGHT UP- First Responders and PTSD
What comes to mind when you see the letters, PTSD?
I'm curious if "first responders" was one of your thoughts. Coming up this week on the show, we are sitting down with our public servants and seeing a day through their eyes. If you are anything like me, up until this taping I had never thought of the trauma our first responders go through. Take a look at what's coming up.
Meet Brand Lindmark, who started a foundation after his policer officer brother committed suicide. The Greg Lindmark Foundation offers support to all first responders and also has help pass a law for PTSD training.
Topic:
The Mental Health Of First Responders
Guests:
Brad Lindmark- Founder, Greg Lindmark Foundation.
Dereck Bergsten-Fire Chief
Brandon Polfeski-Police Officer
Jim McNally- EMS
VV- Question:
How can we better support our public servants?
Remember you can join the conversation and weigh in on all our topics. Simply tweet @whitneyreynolds or #TWRSfirstresponders. See you next Monday! WATCH THIS EPISODE
Dating and Relationships October 16th
COMING UP, we are talking LOVE on the show! It's a program for everyone, if your are single, in a relationship or married, we are covering it all! I am in no way a love expert so we asked our friend and dating guru for some additional tips when it comes to the dating department.
Stop THIS and Start THAT to Find Happy Love®
By: Bela Gandhi
I am often called a psychotic optimist – because I believe that love exists for every single person on this planet (that wants it, and is willing to work a little bit to find it). I founded Smart Dating Academy eight years ago to teach singles everywhere, of all ages, HOW to identify the right partners, and how to date to find them (since we are rarely taught that at home). People often ask, “What’s the secret to finding happy love?” The common denominator of every client that found love was that they’d stopped their self-sabotaging behaviors and replaced those with successful strategies. The “stop” and “start” behaviors were different for every successful person, but here are some of the most common ones that you might identify with – and can put you on the superhighway to finding love this year:
1. Stop believing in "types." When someone says “my type,” I hear “dating pattern.” If you have a type, you might just be doing the same wrong thing over and over again, with no success. Start casting your net wider, because your mate will come to you in an unexpected package — I promise.
2. Stop dating bad guys/gals, and Start dating high GHQ men (High in Good Husband Qualities)! High GHQ men are kind, reliable, consistent and ‘like you a little more’ than you like them. Bad boys are, well, bad. You can’t fix anyone except yourself. And if you’re looking for a wife, “High in Good Wife Qualities.”
3. Stop thinking online dating sites and apps are useless, and start getting back online the right way. You need great photos of you alone, headshots and body shots, and a positive, memorable profile. There are millions of Americans dating online at all times, and it’s estimated that one in three marriages start online.
4. Stop ‘speed dating’, and getting rid of someone after date one just because there is no ‘chemistry’. Start giving love a chance to develop. Chemistry can grow – and sometimes the real first date is the second date! Unless you see any deal-breaker behaviors (angry, abusive, addictive, critical), give him/her up to five-six dates to let the love develop
5. Stop having sex too early. Start practicing ‘sexclusivity’ - waiting until you are in an exclusive relationship to have sex. This continues to amaze me. Successful women wonder why sleeping with a man on the third date is a bad idea. Why? It usually stunts the emotional growth of the relationship. He should love you before hopping in the sack. Old school? Maybe. Good advice? Definitely.
6. Stop thinking butterflies in your stomach are the sign you should be looking for! Start knowing that butterflies are often a bad sign. Butterflies are often fear and anxiety, and your body’s way of saying, “Danger up ahead! Run!” I don’t know any women who married the guys that gave them butterflies.
If you’re not in a relationship and want to be, you can be. If you’re in one that’s not healthy, you can find a better one. Think hard about what you’re doing well and what’s not working—what to stop and what to start – and have someone give you a helping hand. I promise you, love exists for everyone – especially you.
Relationships can be tricky and the good news for you, Bella has even more advice on our program. Here's a look at what's coming up this Monday!
Whitney Reyn
Topic:
Dating and Relationships
Guests:
Bela Gandhi- Love Coach
Kendra Chaplin- Chicago Woman Magazine
Erika Kybartas- It’s Just Lunch
Caitlin and John- A couple who not only met online but also had a reality wedding. Opening up about finding love.
VV- Question:
With everyone connect online, do you find it harder to meet people in person?
We want this show to encourage our single viewers. If you are looking for love, fingers crossed you find it. To all our married or committed folks, we hope this show put a smile on your face, thinking back on your journey to love. Remember you can always weigh in on this topic, twitter: @whitneyreynolds or #TWRSdating.
See you next Monday!
Syria Special
SPECIAL: Syria, 1 Week Before The Chemical Attacks. Join us Monday night at 6:30, May 22nd on LAKE PBS for sit down interviews with Syrian natives. On the show our guests beg for help for their homeland. Little did we know when we taped this show, that just a few days later the chemical attack would happen.
Each interview gives you an inside look at how bad things were before the attacks. The question we asked on set was, Why isn't EVERY media outlet covering a genocide happening right now.
The picture above is just glimpse at the devastation happening in Syria. More must be done and we'll explain how you can get involved. See you Monday at 6:30.
SPRING SEASON- Chicago April 10th
"It's incredible the stories that are told in these chairs. People push their pride and privacy aside to share life changing experiences that are helping the lives of our viewers." -Whitney Reynolds
Our spring series is almost here and this season is powerful. Take a look at our upcoming topics:
- CONFRONTING WELLNESS
- SPECIAL OLYMPICS
- THE POWER OF INFLUENCE
- WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS
- AMERICAN MADE
- CAMPUS RAPE
We start our new Chicago season on LAKE PBS Monday April 10th at 6:30 PM and it will hit WQPT- The Quad Cities shortly after. The shows above are stacked with amazing interviews and brave guests offering their stories to help us understand the topic deeper. For more info on these shows, check back here weekly with a breakdown on celebrity guests, topics and a more thorough look at each interview.
Unique Talents- Following Your Dreams
How many music prodigies, acrobatic tumblers or human suction cups do you know? This week on the Whitney Reynolds Show we are highlighting special and unique talents.
We meet Chris Errera, a musician, composer and motivational speaker who defies his rare growth disorder known as diastrophic dysplasia. Since learning piano at the age of 3 Chris has studied under Grammy nominee Robert Ian Winston, and even performed at the 2000 Sydney Olympics with the band Sine. Learn how Chris helps families and their children born with disabilities and how he defies every challenge thrown his way.
We also have Secretary of State, Jesse White and The Jesse White Tumblers. A staple to Chicago culture, founded in 1959, these tumbling acrobats are known for their frequent half-time performances for the NBA, NFL and MLB. Created by Jesse White, the team now involves over 10,000 children aged 6 and up.
Then we learn about Handicap This, the dynamic duo who motivates and inspires audiences, while raising awareness about people living with a physical disability. Started by Mark Berkson and Tim Wambach they created "The Keep On Keeping On Foundation" to help families meet the costs of living with a child with cerebral palsy. Suffering from the disability him-self, Mark Berkson understands the limitations it has on his life, but that has not stopped him from helping others. Their two-man show “Handicap This!” premiered in 2010, and Mark and Tim have been telling their story nationwide ever since.
Last but not least we have Jamie Keeton, who found his unique talent by accident. He is on the show to explain how a chain of unbelievable events has now led to his full-time career. He's known as "Can Head" and you won't believe his talent.
This week's show is an inspiration for anyone looking to follow their dreams. Our amazing guests are showing the world that there is no limitations when it comes to talent. Be sure to tune in October 24th at 6:30 on Lakeshore Public Television.