Good Neighbor Podcast: Bergen
Bringing together local businesses and neighbors of Bergen County
Episodes
177 episodes
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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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, ...
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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...
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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, ...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Episode 159
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Ep # 158 From Clogged Vents To Confidence: How Green Cleaning Improves Indoor Air
Ever notice your eyes sting when the heat kicks on or your dryer takes two cycles to finish a load? We sat down with Alfredo Valentin, owner of Green Air Solutions, to unpack the real-world playbook for cleaner indoor air, safer laundry rooms, ...
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Episode 158
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Ep # 157 How A Bergen County Electrician Built Trust, Tech, And A Team That Shows Up
Tired of contractors who ghost after the estimate and leave you guessing about what’s behind your walls? We sat down with Gladiator Electric’s owner, Mike Pecoraro, to unpack how a modern trades business earns trust: clean, code-compliant insta...
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Ep # 156 Mayor, Tech, And The Future Of Northvale
What happens when a town’s mayor also leads an IT consultancy built to supercharge small organizations? We sit down with Joe McGuire, Northvale’s mayor and chief solutions and revenue officer at MTMG, to explore how smart partnerships, clear ou...
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Episode 156
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Ep # 155 QuickBooks Won’t Save You, But A Good Bookkeeper Might
What if your books could talk—and actually tell you how to grow? We sit down with Allocate Financial Services founder Ken Rigby to unpack how clean, timely bookkeeping paired with practical advisory turns confusion into clarity for small busine...
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Ep # 154 Reversing The Weight Loss Script
A surgery date on the calendar. A lifetime of diets that never stuck. And then a small, defiant experiment: two weeks of low carb that changed everything. Amy joins us to share how she lost 220 pounds, reversed worrying lab markers, and rebuilt...
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Episode 154
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