Good Neighbor Podcast: Bergen
Bringing together local businesses and neighbors of Bergen County
Episodes
182 episodes
Ep # 183 - Chiropractor House Calls In New Jersey
A chiropractor shows up at your door, sets up a table, and helps you get back to moving well, without the waiting room. That’s the idea behind HomeVisitNJ, and Mark Goldstein joins me to explain why in-home chiropractic care is suddenly one of ...
Ep # 182 - Hormones And Longevity Made Simple
Feeling older isn’t just about the number on your birthday cake. It shows up as low energy on cold mornings, slower recovery, stubborn weight, brain fog, and a sex life that suddenly feels complicated. We sit down with Shellinie Muneshwar,, nur...
Ep # 181 - How To Offer Real Sympathy When Someone Is Grieving
The hardest part of grief is often the moment before we speak. We want to help, but our brains grab the same worn out lines, and suddenly our support sounds like a script. We’re joined by Mari Timpanaro, founder of Of Grace and Grief, to talk a...
Ep # 180 - How A Norwood Florist Wins With Care Over Clicks
A bouquet isn’t just decor. It’s an apology, a celebration, a thank you, a quiet show of support and sometimes the only words someone can’t find. We talk with Joanne from K Flowers And Design in Norwood, New Jersey, about what really happens in...
Ep # 179 - How A Lodi Hair Salon Stays Relevant After 35 Years
A great haircut looks effortless, but the work behind it is anything but. We’re joined by Chris Marino and Annie Mees of Headhunters Salon in Lodi, New Jersey, a 35-year mainstay that’s still busy in an industry where trends, products, and clie...
Ep # 178 - Benaquista Construction-Building Curb Appeal That Lasts
A century-old phone number and a crew that still shows up in person—this is the story of a family company that turned roadbuilding roots into driveway mastery and backyard artistry. We sit down with a fourth-generation pro to unpack real-world ...
Ep # 177 - Chiropractic Care For Every Stage Of Life
A healthy spine is more than comfort—it’s communication. We sit down with Dr. Wendi Polhemus-Rodgers , a family chiropractor with 26 years in practice, to explore how precise, gentle adjustments help the nervous system coordinate everything fro...
Ep # 176 - From Hallways to Fairways: How TGA Brings Golf, Tennis, and More to Bergen County Kids
What if your child could learn real golf fundamentals in a school gym and graduate to the fairway by summer? That’s the promise Kevin Rooney delivers with TGA of Bergen County, a school-based sports program that teaches golf, tennis, pickleball...
Ep # 175 - How Bergen Cleaning Solutions Built Loyalty Through Systems, Service, And Care
A clean home can change your whole day, but what if the real value isn’t the shine—it’s the sigh of relief when you walk in the door? We sit down with Brian Aragonez of Bergen Cleaning Solutions to unpack how a neighborhood cleaner became a tru...
Ep # 174 - How Early Orthodontic Care Builds Healthier Smiles And Confidence
What if a calmer chair, a kinder voice, and smart timing could change a child’s smile—and their confidence—for life? We sit down with Dr. Adar Finkel of River Vale Orthodontics to unpack the human side of orthodontic care and the science that m...
Ep # 173 - Implants, Comfort, And Care Explained
What if your next dental visit felt easier, smarter, and genuinely comfortable from start to finish? We sit down with Dr. Cara Minichetti of Englewood Dental to unpack how modern technology and a comprehensive care model can transform your expe...
Ep # 172 - From Prosecutor To Defender In Bergen County
If your stomach drops at the words license suspended or criminal record, you’re not alone—and you’re exactly who this conversation is for. We sit down with Fair Lawn trial attorney Josh Reinitz to unpack what really happens when courtroom drama...
Ep # 171 - Preventive Care, Personal Attention
Tired of racing through a 15-minute appointment and leaving with more questions than answers? We sit down with Dr. Galit Steinberg, founder of Younique Health in Closter, NJ, to unpack how boutique, personalized care restores time, trust, and r...
Ep # 170 - Handmade Design, Local Roots, And A Purpose-Driven Path
The best businesses don’t start with a pitch deck. They start with a moment you can feel—like buying a house in December, hosting Christmas, and realizing there’s no table for the family to gather around. That urgency became a spark for Natalie...
Ep # 169 - Design Clarity, Budget Certainty, And The New Way Homeowners Upgrade
Ready for a renovation without the stress spiral? We sit down with Ryan Brining and Tom Battersby, the co-owners of White Maple Construction, to unpack how a business-first mindset and a rigorous pre-construction process can turn complex reside...
Ep # 168 - Brain-Based Fitness, Made Simple
Ever felt like your body fights you the harder you train? We sat down with coach Dave Degenhardt of Fenomenal Fitness to unpack why the nervous system calls the shots on strength, mobility, and pain—and how tiny changes to inputs like vision, b...
Ep # 167 - A Local Realtor Explains How Community, Schools, And Inventory Shape Today’s Market
Want to know why some towns become magnets for families while others stall out? We sit down with Demarest resident and realtor Kara Fowler to unpack how the Northern Valley evolved through COVID, why inventory still sets the pace, and what actu...
Ep # 166 - Caregivers Need Care Too
Burnout doesn’t always look like collapse. Sometimes it’s the quiet loss of joy, the way favorite routines turn flat, and the constant hum of responsibility that never lets up. We sit down with licensed clinical social worker Lisa Medico, found...
Ep # 165 - Building Trust: A Woman Leading Construction
You can feel the difference when a builder actually calls back. We sit down with Kristie Veri, owner of Cleanscape Construction in Bergen County, to unpack how a childhood love of building turned into a woman-led firm known for responsiveness, ...
Ep # 164 - Authentic Neapolitan Pizza, Mobile Ovens, And A Neighborhood Success Story
Fire, flour, and a little Neapolitan magic. We bring you the story of Culto Italiano and its founder, Corrado Cervelli, who turned a backyard pizza truck into a beloved Bergenfield takeout spot and a full-scale, experience-first catering operat...
Ep # 163 - Rethinking Care: Train The Brain, Heal The Day
Your mental health care shouldn’t start with a prescription pad. We sit down with Ridgewood psychologist Dr. Sam Von Reiche, Psy. D. to unpack a holistic model that blends neurofeedback, sleep science, and everyday habits to help with anxiety, ...
Ep # 162 - Mothers, Minds, And Real Support
The stories we tell new parents rarely match what their nights feel like. With licensed clinical social worker Brittany Gallagher, founder of The Mom Chat, we get honest about maternal mental health, the pressure to be thrilled, and why the mos...
Ep # 161-Brains Over Bots
What if convenience is quietly shrinking your mental edge? We sit down with Dr. Kaplan of Kaplan Brain and Body to unpack how AI, GPS, and always-on devices are shifting core cognitive work away from our minds—and how to take that work back wit...
Ep # 160-Party On Wheels
The party doesn’t have to be across town when it can roll right up to your driveway. We sit down with Amado Galasso, owner of Entertainment On Wheels in Wyckoff, NJ, to unpack how mobile entertainment turns birthdays, graduations, town days, an...
Ep # 159-Guidance Through Dementia And Senior Care
A sudden diagnosis can turn a normal week into a crisis. We sit down with care manager Anette Lipman of Lipman Cares to unpack a practical, humane way to navigate aging, dementia, and long-term care without losing your balance—or your budget. F...
