Good Neighbor Podcast Live

Wellness advice is everywhere, but most of it falls apart the moment real life shows up. We sit down with Alicia Dunable of Our Essential Wellness, a holistic nutritionist who helps individuals and families make healthier choices that actually fit their bodies, their routines, and their stress levels. If you’re a mom trying to make sense of your child’s mood, behavior, sleep, or sensory challenges...

Blindness can feel like a door slamming shut. Then the right person hands you a key. I’m joined by Joan Friedman from Lighthouse for the Blind of the Palm Beaches, Treasure Coast, and Okeechobee, a Florida nonprofit celebrating 80 years of helping neighbors who are blind or visually impaired build confident, independent lives. We talk about what “real support” looks like across a lifetime: early i...

“Interior designer” can sound like a luxury label, but what if it is actually a practical way to save time, reduce mistakes, and finally love the space you live or work in? We’re joined by Treasure Coast interior designer Zina Samek of Zina Samek Interior, who has spent more than 20 years helping clients pull off everything from staging and remodeling to full renovations for residential and commer...

A live show looks effortless from the audience, but the real story starts long before the curtain goes up. We’re joined by Numa Saisselin, the new executive director of the Sunrise Theater, a 1,200 seat historic theater built in 1923 in downtown Fort Pierce. He shares what makes this venue special, from the iconic marquee to a year round schedule that can swing from classic rock to comedy to schoo...

Your skin doesn’t care about marketing, it cares about what you put on it. If you’ve ever bought a “gentle” product that still left you itchy, dry, or irritated, this conversation will feel like a breath of fresh air. We’re joined by Angela Jones, founder of Angela’s Boutique, a Philadelphia-based natural skincare and self-care business created for people with skin sensitivities. Angela shares how...

Something feels “off” inside a lot of workplaces right now, and it’s not always easy to name. We sit down with Allison Jerrett of Inspirational Vision Consulting, LLC to talk about what organizational effectiveness really means and how companies can diagnose problems before they become expensive crises. Allison explains how she enters an organization, starts with a leadership intake, runs assessme...

Color shows up in the most unexpected places, on a child’s cheeks at a birthday party, across a baby bump before a photo shoot, or hanging in a neighborhood restaurant where you stop for dinner. We sit down with Irene Sparks of Beanie Paints, a visual arts company that has spent the last nine years turning everyday gatherings into something people actually remember. If you’ve ever searched for fac...

Estate planning gets treated like a luxury purchase, but what happens when real life hits and nobody can find the accounts, the logins, or the right documents. We talk with Michael Kirstein from Estate Doc Prep, who reframes estate preparation as a peace of mind service for everyday families, not a paperwork chore for the wealthy. He breaks down what an “estate” truly is: your home, your bank acco...

You can feel it when the music is being “played” versus when a real DJ is running the room. We hang out with Stacey and Jeff Thomas of Hit N Run Mobile DJ to unpack what professional mobile DJ services actually look like, from the first planning call to the last song of the night. They’re based in the Binghamton, New York area, and they’ve built a reputation for keeping the dance floor moving whil...

A lot of people think hiring a housekeeper is about convenience. We see it differently: it’s about trust, safety, and knowing the person in your home takes real pride in the work. That’s why our conversation with Rich Fulmer from Redbeard Housekeeping hits so hard. He walks us through what sets his cleaning services apart, including years of hands-on experience, chemical certifications, and a simp...

We meet Brandon Bell from World X Storm and talk about building affordable, family-friendly entertainment that brings small towns together. We dig into how he promotes concerts, comedy, wrestling, and community events while staying transparent and mission-driven.  • World By Storm’s mix of concerts, weddings, comedy, and pro wrestling  • The origin story from touring musician to event promoter and...

Gymnastics has a reputation problem. Too many people hear the word and assume it is only for elite kids chasing medals or for bodies that already move perfectly. We sit down with Shawn McNally from Milton Gymnastics Academy to flip that idea on its head and talk about gymnastics as a practical, joyful path to getting healthy and fit at any age. If you have ever thought “I am not built for that,” t...

A lot of people think custom gifts are just “send a photo and it’s done.” The truth is more human and way more interesting. We sit down with Shawna Lee from Lee Lee's Creations to talk about what happens between a spark of an idea and a finished custom shirt, sticker, cup, or one-of-one gift someone actually treasures. If you’ve ever searched for personalized gifts, custom items, or a local m...

What if the most powerful real estate tool isn’t a portal or a price algorithm, but your gut? We sit down with associate broker Paul Johansen to unpack the human side of buying and selling in New York City—how trust, fit, and focus can outperform flash in the fast lanes of Manhattan and Brooklyn. Paul’s journey from mortgage bond trading and fintech to full-time representation reveals why finance...

What if the real unlock in real estate isn’t a magic lead source, but the courage to ask better questions—every single day? We sit down with New Jersey listing specialist Daniel Mesrobian to trace his journey from a teaching major to mortgage rookie to top producer who rebuilt his life through mentorship and relentless practice. Along the way, we unpack why control of listings sets the market narr...

What happens when a high-achieving life starts to feel hollow, heavy, or on autopilot? We sit down with Dr. Nicholas Samstag, a clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst, to explore how long-term depth work helps professionals in high-stress roles move from burnout to clarity. Rather than chasing quick fixes, Nick makes a case for honest self-examination, patient inquiry, and the courage to see how...

A city that incorporated with zero residents sounds like a riddle, but it’s the spark that brings Port St. Lucie’s past to life in this conversation with curator Donnita Graben. We pull back the curtain on the Port St. Lucie History Museum and Education Center inside the historic Peacock Lodge, tracing the city’s rapid journey from ranch land and river bends to one of Florida’s fastest-growing com...

What if “getting older” isn’t the reason you feel stiff, spent, and stuck? We sit down with Christina Popa-Ricketts of Green Stone Spa to unpack a grounded approach to longevity that starts with skilled human touch, precise bodywork, and practical recovery rhythms anyone can apply. Her journey—from near burnout to a thriving, community-rooted practice—fuels a method that treats pain as a solvable...

What if aesthetic care felt less like a quick fix and more like a long-term plan for confidence? That’s the lens we bring to our conversation with physician assistant Mario Nova of Bespoke Medesthetics in Jericho, New York, where subtle Botox, refined fillers, laser skin resurfacing, and wellness services come together to help clients age on their own terms. Mario shares how nearly two decades in...

Ready to lead without second-guessing yourself? We sit down with high performance coach and healing mentor Mel Finnerty to explore how true success starts on the inside. Mel works with CEOs, artists, and public figures to clear inherited beliefs, regulate the nervous system, and step into a steadier presence that makes work and life feel lighter. Instead of stacking more tactics on a stressed mind...

What if a spa wasn’t a splurge but a lifeline? We sit down with Shirley Garner and Deborah Harrison of Spa Boutique and Wellness Lounge in Harlem to explore how consistent, affordable care can transform everyday stress into a sustainable rhythm of health. Their origin story weaves holistic street fairs, Italian hydrotherapy culture, and Caribbean soaking rituals into a clear mission: bring touch,...

What if your hernia care could be truly tailored to your body, goals, and daily life? We sit down with Dr. Meshach Cober with Cober Hernia, a general surgeon who built a dedicated hernia center to offer patients more nuanced choices, clearer guidance, and outcomes that last. Instead of squeezing hernias into a generic surgical playbook, Dr. Cober explains why specialization matters: from diagnosin...

Money isn’t just math; it’s memory, emotion, and daily behavior. We sit down with holistic financial coach Carrie Friedberg with SF Money Coach to unpack how values-driven choices make budgets actually work in the real world. Carrie shares how she helps individuals, couples, and multi-generational families align spending, saving, and earning with what matters most—then build systems that bend with...

Most people think taxes are a once-a-year chore. We think they’re one of the most powerful levers for building a healthier business—if you get advice before the deadline crunch. Garfield sits down with CPA Seth Kamens of Kamens & Associates to unpack how a service-first mindset turned a one-person startup into a multi-thousand-client practice, and why the real value of a great accountant shows...

What if the emptiness you keep trying to outrun is actually a compass pointing home? That question sits at the center of our conversation with Naomi Shu, a Level 2 Quantum Healing Hypnotherapist who helps people access the theta brainwave state to uncover identity, purpose, and peace. Naomi opens up about her leap from a vice president role in New York City commercial real estate to a calling focu...