Better Living

On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Dr. Anup Sharma of United Healthcare about the importance of men's prostate cancer awareness and getting midyear checkups. But first, Chris talks to the founder and CEO of The Hope Initiative, Dr. Robert Harper. It's a non-profit with a mission of providing access to educational and workforce opportunities for individuals living in...

On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold talks with new Executive Director Tod Marvin of My Possibilities about the amazing work they do with adults and kids who have intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. But first, as a part of our Audacy evergreen series, our discussion this week is about tech layoffs and the WNBA.

At least 89 people are dead in Texas after flash floods tore through over July 4th, wreaking havoc in the region and killing girls at a popular summer camp. Get the latest updates and insight from Texas leaders and reporters on the ground for KRLD Radio in Dallas, Texas.

This week on Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Maurice West, Dean of Men and External Affairs Manager at Paul Quinn College about fostering relationships and partnerships with an emphasis on youth development and community service for the school and its students. But first, Chris talks with longtime disabilities advocate Michael Thomas about ConnectIDD, a disability empowerment agency focuse...

On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with the Executive Director of the non- profit " A Steady Hand" the Reverend Donald Parish, about the "Edutainment University" summer camp and about guidance for young boys & girls. But first Chris talks with Jason Meza of the Better Business Bureau about summer vacation scams and small business opportunities.

On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with the CEO of Dallas After School Marjorie Murat about how they're able to provide high quality resources and time for children beyond the school day. But first he talks with the mayor of Lewisville, TJ Gilmore, who's also the VP of Strategic Partnerships with the North Texas Commision. The NTC's priority is improving the workforce pip...

On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Dallas Casa Director of Development Becca Leonard, about their legendary annual family event featuring 14 amazing playhouses on display at NorthPark Mall benefitting children living in foster care. But first, Chris talks with Janice Bishop LeMelle, a mental health therapist, about the impact social media and technology has on all of...

On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold checks in with Arvella Warren of "A Break For Grandmother," a nonprofit organization recognizing grandparents who step in to raise grandchildren when parents can't. But first, Chris visits with Toska Medlock Lee of Project Unity. The group has created a series of community engagement events and conversations, including their signature fundraise...

On this week's edition of Better Living, host Chris Arnold talks with mental wellness expert Fonda Bryant about the rise in collegiate suicides and the new information on the stress associated with NIL and student athletes. But first he talks with chef Paul Ritter who conducts workshops in public and private educational institutions. He delivers information and training to help reverse chronic dis...

On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Rene Sanchez, President of the Blue Guardian Foundation...a Latino law enforcement organization providing services for those officers or their families affected by life altering events. But first, May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Our Audacy Conversation Series is focusing on the term "Resiliency" and what it means to our overal...

On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Danny Noah of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes about their upcoming Hall of Fame Breakfast and other summer projects that impact the lives of student athletes. But first, Chris talks with Bhavesh Patel of BAPS Charities. They're having their annual Spirit of Service Walk and Run bringing over 1200 people together from all over D...

On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with President of the Dallas NAACP Sharon Middlebrooks about their projects and events occurring this summer. But first, a conversation with Peggy Corrigan, the Junior Board President of CARE-Dallas, along with board member Eddy Moore and Dr. Lee Spencer. They are a non-profit organization that promotes awareness in Dallas about alcohol...

On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Derek Avery, the founder of the Sandbranch Coalition. He's shedding light on the curious case of the water crisis affecting this Dallas County community for the last 151 years. But first, our Audacy Conversation Series looks into the State of Mental Health with our colleagues David Rancken and Kristin Diaz from NewsRadio 1080 KRLD.

On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold talks with Christeen Wilson and Nell Ward of Divine Equine Therapeutic Riding Center, where horses are used to provide assisted physical therapy and also facilitated psychotherapy. But first, Chris catches up with volunteer VanDella Menifee about the latest non-profit events happening in Tarrant County.

On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold talks with the President and CEO of the Texas Women's Foundation, Karen Hughes White, about women in the workforce and how the foundation has lifted up women, girls, and families over the last 40 years. And as part of our Audacy Conversation Series, we find out more about Earth Day 2025 coming up next Tuesday.

On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold talks with Rob Cahill and Mike Crum, co-founders of 4DWN, a skatepark in South Dallas that has evolved into a unique service-driven community hub, distributing thousands of pounds of food each week to kids and families. But first, it's cyber security expert Corey Flood with the nonprofit "Big Hope" about how we can protect our private informati...

On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with the founder and executive director of Top Achievers, Lawrence Mann. This is a North Texas nonprofit that invests in student success after high school, providing them with the resources and knowledge to get to college and beyond. But first, we get started with the latest from our Audacy Conversations series: Why we need pets.

In this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold talks with Dr. James Thompson about the trillion-dollar health and wellness industry, the fitness equipment used & supplements purchased. So why do many report they still don't feel very healthy? But first, he visits with Gina Miller, Vice President of Communications and Media with FC Dallas, about the FIFA World Cup Dallas 2026, not only hosti...

On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold talks to Michael Thompson, the Executive Director of Workforce Dallas, an organization collectively lifting communities by mentoring and training with a holistic hands-on approach to workplace development. But first, Chris catches up with Harrison Blair of the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce, discussing a number of amazing spring networking ev...

This week on Better Living Chris Arnold visits with Robert Munoz with the city of Dallas about their upcoming projects involving community engagement and outreach. But first, he talks to the legendary executive director of the Black Academy of Arts and Letters, Curtis King about his career, upcoming events, and the next phases of development of their new theater in Dallas.

This week on Better Living Chris Arnold visits with amazing author, speaker, and former corporate executive Marsha Clark about leadership and women embracing their power in the business world. But first, he talks to Teresa Charnock, the executive director of the nonprofit Dwell with Dignity. They help families and communities escape poverty and homelessness through design, one household at a time.

On this week's edition of Better Living, host Chris Arnold talks with Dr. Primilla Banwait, VP of Clinical Programs with United Healthcare Vision about the rise in diabetes among young people. But first, Chris visits with Dr. Tonjia Grimble about the upcoming STEM CON in Mansfield, where innovation and education come together to inspire the next generation of technology leaders.

On this edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Urban Specialists CEO Antong Lucky about their commitment to youth groups through mentorship, education and collaborations with the Dallas Police Dept. But first, he talks with longtime Senior Criminal Justice reporter Rebecca Lopez of WFAA TV about her difference-making projects within the Hispanic communities through non profits and civi...

On this week's edition of Better Living, this is Heart Health month. Chris Arnold visits with Sheena Fannin, who is an American Heart Association Volunteer and advocate for the Go Red for Women® initiative. But first our Audacy Conversation entitled Big Games, Big Money.

This week on Better Living Chris Arnold visits with Paul Hoffmann of the Agape Clinic whose mission is to provide quality health and dental care unconditionally to underserved individuals. He also talks with Xavier Henderson about the latest events going on at the For Oak Cliff Community Campus.