Rise & Unwind Raleigh S2E42 | Wendell Pierce, The Grill Dads & Fall Wellness

Join host Kayla G for Rise & Unwind Raleigh! This week, Dan G and Abby Max bring you conversations covering entertainment, easy dinners, online safety, menopause, family financial planning, and fresh ideas for fall. IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 – Welcome to Rise & Unwind Raleigh Kayla G previews this week’s guests and conversations. 00:39 – Wendell Pierce | Jack Ryan: Ghost War Dan G talks with Wendell Pierce about returning as James Greer, the character’s enduring appeal, and how Jack Ryan: Ghost War balances action with questions of trust, loyalty, and service. 05:42 – The Grill Dads | Easy Weeknight Dinners Mark Anderson and Ryan Fay join Dan G with ways to simplify dinner decisions, turn leftovers into another meal, and make busy weeknights easier. They also discuss Johnsonville’s Sausage for Dinner campaign and support for Hunger Free America. 08:47 – Cathy Pedrayes | Staying Safer Online Digital safety expert Cathy Pedrayes joins Dan G to discuss two-step verification, stronger passwords, spotting suspicious offers, reporting scams, and using TikTok’s Family Pairing tools to start conversations with teens. 14:31 – Dr. Alyssa Dweck | Understanding Perimenopause & Menopause Abby Max speaks with Dr. Alyssa Dweck about the differences between perimenopause and menopause, emotional and cognitive symptoms, and the importance of education, support, and conversations with a knowledgeable clinician. 18:14 – Mia Syn | A Simple Fall Reset Registered dietitian Mia Syn joins Dan G with ideas for refreshing household cleaning routines, enjoying seasonal comfort foods with simple swaps, and making time for a fall getaway. 21:20 – Chandler Riggs | Preparing Your Family for the Future Dan G talks with Fidelity Investments’ Chandler Riggs about why financial plans need family conversations. Learn how sharing wishes, organizing important information, and revisiting plans can help loved ones prepare for life’s transitions. 25:11 – Grace Gold | Refresh Your Fall Beauty Routine Beauty, wellness, and lifestyle journalist Grace Gold joins Abby Max with seasonal oral care and skincare ideas, plus a look at an at-home hair removal device with audio guidance. 28:01 – Closing with Kayla G Enjoyed the show? Like this video, subscribe, and tell us your favorite conversation in the comments. Follow Rise & Unwind on social media for more interviews and helpful ideas between episodes! Rise & Unwind Raleigh, NC | WNCN Season 2, Episode 42 Hosted by Kayla G Interviews by Dan G and Abby Max #RiseAndUnwind #Raleigh #NorthCarolina #WendellPierce #TheGrillDads #FallWellness #OnlineSafety #Menopause #FallBeauty