
Good Neighbor Podcast: Bergen
Bringing together local businesses and neighbors of Bergen County
Episodes
133 episodes
Ep # 133 Building Bright Smiles: Dr. Taylor Eliades' Orthodontic Journey
Dr. Taylor Eliades takes us on her journey from a braces-wearing child to the owner of Aster Orthodontics, a brand-new practice in Franklin Lakes. Unlike many who dread dental appointments, Dr. Taylor fondly recalls her childhood orthodontist e...
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Ep # 132 Golf, Getaways, and Good Times
Tired of the same old golf outings focused solely on networking and competition? Join us as we discover an entirely new approach to enjoying the game with Zena Spevak, founder of Fairway Retreats.Zena reveals how her passion project evo...
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Episode 132
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Ep # 131 The Science of Self-Improvement: A Therapist's Approach
What does therapy really look like beyond the stereotypical image of lying on a couch while someone silently takes notes? In this illuminating conversation, licensed clinical social worker Liandra Aptekar Hamburg introduces us to the power of s...
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Ep # 130 The Engineer Next Door: Making Tech Support Human Again
Ever feel like your computer is deliberately trying to sabotage your day? You're not alone. In this conversation with tech expert Andy Blecher, we uncover the surprisingly simple solutions to those maddening computer problems that leave most of...
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Episode 130
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Ep # 129 History Comes Alive: How Cynthia Affinito Captivates Senior Audiences
Ever wonder how powerful storytelling can transform lives across generations? Join host Doug Drohan as he interviews Cynthia Affinito, founder of Historical Speakers for Seniors, who reveals the fascinating intersection of education, entertainm...
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Ep # 128 Unlocking Better Sleep for Mental and Physical Health
Struggling with sleep? You're not alone. In this eye-opening conversation with certified sleep science coach and licensed clinical social worker Keri Cooper, we uncover the profound connection between quality sleep and virtually every aspect of...
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Episode 128
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Ep # 127 DonutNV: The Mobile Sweet Treat Experience Coming to Your Next Event
Looking for a unique addition to your next party or event? Earnest Neal of DonutNV might have exactly what you're looking for. As the franchise owner of this mobile donut experience in Paramus, Earnest brings freshly-made mini donuts directly t...
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Ep # 126 Marketing Mastery: Building Trust in the Digital Age
Marketing your business successfully isn't just about being found—it's about creating trust and meaningful connections with potential customers. In this enlightening conversation, Avivit Fisher, owner of REdD Strategy marketing consultancy, sha...
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Ep # 125 Soap Opera: When Himalayan Salt Met Chlorinated Pools
When chlorinated pools wreaked havoc on her competitive swimmer daughter's sensitive skin, Evelien Zonneveld turned frustration into innovation. After trying countless commercial products that only made things worse, this Dutch-born Closter mom...
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Ep # 124 Beyond Hosting: The Art of Actually Experiencing Your Celebration
Tired of missing your own parties while stuck behind the grill or frantically refilling ice buckets? Christine Lanza, founder of Party Professionals, shares the solution to the number one party-hosting problem: the host never gets to enjoy the ...
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Ep # 123 Behind the Balloons: How Kristen Donofrio Transforms Ordinary Events Into Extraordinary Experiences
What happens when creative passion meets entrepreneurial spirit? Kristen Donofrio's journey from corporate marketing professional to celebrated balloon artist reveals the unexpected paths our careers can take when we follow our curiosity.
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Ep # 122 Finding Order in Chaos: Home Organization with Cheryl Bock
What happens when psychology, project management expertise, and a knack for organization come together? The answer lies in the transformative work of Cheryl Bock, founder of CBOrganizing, who joins us to reveal how professional organizing exten...
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Ep # 121 Transforming Spaces: The Art of Professional Painting
The walls around us tell stories, but sometimes they need a fresh chapter. That's where professional painting comes in, transforming spaces with expertise that goes far beyond simply applying color to a surface.Christopher Hagen, owner ...
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Episode 121
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Ep. # 120 Supporting Local Dance Studios: How The Dance Bag Serves the Bergen County Community
From center stage to center stage of her own business, Jessica Loscalzo brings her professional dance background to The Dance Bag, Bergen County's premier dance retail destination now located in Paramus Park Mall. Jessica's journey...
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Ep # 119 From Mommy Blog to Nonprofit: The Atomic Mommy Foundation Story
Bootstrapping a business takes more than just passion—it demands planning, resources, and support. That's what Kimberly Pangaro discovered through her remarkable journey from struggling single mother to successful entrepreneur and nonprofit lea...
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Episode 119
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Ep # 118 Beauty, Health, and Self-Care: A Conversation with Purpose Aesthetix
What does it mean to be a "unicorn" in the aesthetics industry? For Heinny Severini, owner of Purpose Aesthetix at Glam Studios in Norwood, NJ, it means bringing 18 years of nursing expertise into a field often criticized for prior...
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Ep. # 117 Sculpting Your Best Self: Modern Approaches to Body Enhancement
Imagine achieving the equivalent of 20,000 crunches in just 30 minutes or finally eliminating that stubborn cellulite that no amount of exercise seems to touch. These aren't fantasy scenarios but real possibilities with today's cutting-edge bod...
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Ep. # 116 Your Birth, Your Way: How Doulas Support Families Through Pregnancy and Beyond
Discover the profound impact a doula can have on your birth experience with Lizzy Moati, a multilingual fitness doula serving Bergen County and surrounding areas. Lizzy shares her journey from personal experiences with childbirth to becoming a ...
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Ep. # 115 Mind, Body, and Sound: Healing Through Massage Therapy
Carolyn Ingledue brings twenty years of massage therapy expertise and a fascinating personal journey to this enlightening conversation about healing through touch and sound. As the founder of Serenity Fix Wellness, she offers a unique blend of ...
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Ep. # 114 Data-Driven Wellness: How Nava Health Is Changing Our Healthcare Mindset
Ever wondered why we wait until we're sick to see a doctor? Zach Dancel from Nava Health challenges this reactive approach to healthcare, sharing a powerful personal story that transformed his family's understanding of medicine and launched the...
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Ep. # 113 Trust, Honesty, and Hot Water: Inside Finley Plumbing and Heating
Meet Steve Finley, the man behind Finley Plumbing and Heating, whose unexpected career journey proves that genuine expertise and old-fashioned values still power the most trusted local businesses in Bergen County.Steve's story begins be...
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Ep. # 112 Gluten-Free Baking: Eleanor Bradley's Journey from Classroom to Kitchen
What happens when a 31-year teaching career meets a husband's dietary diagnosis and a passion for baking? Eleanor Bradley's unexpected journey from classroom to kitchen reveals how life's challenges can inspire remarkable entrepreneurial ventur...
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Ep. # 111 Nature-Connected Healing: The Outdoor Wellness Revolution Taking Over New Jersey
What happens when an ex-Israeli Navy SEAL becomes frustrated with typical recovery methods? Innovation that transforms backyard wellness. Leeron Mosayov joins us to reveal how Cielo Wellness emerged from personal necessity during C...
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Ep. # 110 Dr. DeFeo explains why eating seasonal produce transforms your gut health.
Spring brings renewal, and what better way to revitalize than by spring cleaning your diet? Dr. Dan DeFeo of the Osteopathic Family Medicine Practice of Northern New Jersey returns to share wisdom about seasonal eating that transforms not just ...
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Ep. # 109 Navigating Dementia: A Family-Centered Approach with Sarah Gorenstein
Sarah Gorenstein takes us on a journey through the evolving landscape of dementia care, sharing insights from her transition from the United Kingdom to becoming a pivotal figure in reimagining how we support families facing cognitive decline in...
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Episode 109
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