In this episode, we'll explore the back-to-school season and the stress that often comes with it for students. As a parent, you play a crucial role in easing your child's transition. I'll share ways you can do this, starting with listening to your child's concerns. It's essential to ask about their fears and be an intentional listener. Tune in to learn how to help your students navigate back-to-school stress and set them up for a successful year! "Wisdom with Charlie Perkins" is available wherever you get your podcasts.

In today's episode, Charlie will emphasize that striving for a perfect, skinny appearance is not the solution to obesity. Instead, focusing on functional fitness and incorporating exercise into our daily lives for all it's benefits beyond weight management. We stress the importance of positive role models ("you can't be it if you don't see it") and the need to change our attitudes toward food, body size, fitness, and, most importantly, how we perceive ourselves. Join the journey and listen to this week's episode of Wisdom with Charlie Perkins, available wherever you get your podcasts.

Denzel Washington delivers an inspiring commencement speech at Penn, sharing anecdotes about auditions and career setbacks. He emphasizes the importance of taking risks and embracing failure. He urges graduates to use their talents to make a difference, encouraging optimism and perseverance and advising them to "fall forward" in life. Join the journey and listen to this week's episode of Wisdom with Charlie Perkins, available wherever you get your podcasts.