Good Neighbor Podcast: NEPA (Northeast Pennsylvania)

Pregnancy changes everything, including how you think about your body, your nervous system, and what “safe care” actually means. We’re joined by Drs. Gavin & Brooke Barton of Growing Oaks Family Chiropractic in Bloomsburg, PA, a husband-and-wife team (and high school sweethearts) building a practice around one clear mission: help families create a stronger health foundation from the very start...

Pet food advice is everywhere and a lot of it conflicts. If you have ever stood in an aisle (or scrolled online) wondering who to trust, this conversation is for you. We sit down with Micaela Ullman Performance Pet Nutrition to talk about what evidence-based pet nutrition actually looks like when you’re feeding a real dog or cat in a real home.  Michaela explains why she built Performance Pet Nutr...

You’ve probably heard a strong opinion about chiropractic care, especially when it comes to pregnancy and kids. We bring that debate back down to earth with two local doctors and one clear goal: help families feel confident about their choices. Dr. Gavin Garton and Dr. Brooke Barton of Growing Oaks Family Chiropractic join us to share how they went from high school sweethearts in the Bloomsburg ar...

Leaking when you sneeze, pelvic pain that won’t quit, or bathroom issues you’ve learned to “live with” can feel embarrassing, isolating, and weirdly normal at the same time. I sit down with pelvic floor therapist Michelle Maio to talk about what’s actually happening in the body and why pelvic floor therapy can be a game changer for pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and everyday pelvic health. Michel...

Summer is around the corner and the “base tan” conversation comes back fast, so we went straight to a local owner who lives this world every day. We’re joined by Lisa Vinciguerro from Atomic Tan, a well-established tanning salon in the Wilkes-Barre Plains area right on Route 315. Lisa shares how she and her partner Shayna bought the business last June after spotting it for sale on Facebook Marketp...

Money advice can feel cold, scripted, and weirdly shaming, especially if you’re not already “in the club.” We wanted a different kind of conversation, so we sat down with Joanne Seckyi, an independent financial advisor with LPL Financial who brings equal parts candor and humor to the table. She shares how she started investing young, spent time in corporate finance, and then made the leap to build...

Yoga is everywhere right now, but “more yoga” doesn’t always mean deeper yoga. We talk with Chelsea Manganaro, founder of Nearme Yoga in Moosic and Peckville, about what it looks like to run a traditional yoga studio that still feels human, welcoming, and rooted in real yoga philosophy. She shares how her own path moved from dance to hot yoga (26 and 2) to yin yoga, and why yin finally taught her...

Behavior isn’t the whole story and neither is music. We sit down with Antoinette Morrison of Back Mountain Music Therapy to talk about a developmental, non-behavioral approach that helps people build regulation, communication, and connection through live, improvisational music therapy and DIR Floortime principles. From the first minutes, you’ll hear why she believes the most useful question isn’t...

Real estate decisions get loud fast: headlines, hot takes, and fear-driven advice that rarely matches what’s happening on your street. We wanted a clearer, more human look at the work behind buying and selling a home, so we brought on Amy and Jim Galligan of Keller Williams Real Estate. Their journey starts with a simple moment at a flea market and turns into 25 years of service across the Poconos...

Your pet is family, but when they die the world can push you into fast choices while you’re still in shock. We talk with Lauren Calvey  from Aspen Meadows Pet Aquamation and Memorial Services about what a slower, more human approach to pet aftercare can look like and why “aftercare matters” isn’t just a slogan when you’re grieving. Laura breaks down aquamation, also known as alkaline hydrolysis or...

You can feel it when your body is begging for a reset, tighter shoulders, shallow breathing, a mind that won’t unplug. We sit down with Amanda Neidlinger from River Run Center for the Healing Arts in Weatherly, Pennsylvania, for a grounded conversation about what real self-care looks like when life is busy and stress is constant. Amanda walks us through River Run’s whole-body approach to holistic...

Most people think “seasoned firewood” just means a log has been sitting around for a while. We learned the hard way that it’s not that simple. Joe Longo talks with Jason Beavers of Beavers Hardwood LLC about what actually makes firewood burn clean and hot, why bark can trap moisture for years, and how splitting plus real airflow changes everything. If you heat with wood, shop for firewood locally,...

A landlord can raise the rent, but they cannot kill a dream built on wonder. I’m sitting down with  Dorothy Dietrich, iconic magician and the force behind the Houdini Museum in Scranton, Pennsylvania, to tell the true origin story behind one of the most unique attractions in NEPA and why preserving magic history is harder than it looks. We start in New York City, where Dorothy and her partner Dick...

Tarot gets dismissed as “woo woo” when it is really a mirror, and sometimes a map. We sit down with Nicole Colella from Spirit Healer Wellness to talk about what tarot looks like when it is used with care, structure, and real-world purpose: helping you name the patterns you are stuck in, understand where your blocks live, and start making changes you can feel in your mind and body. Nicole shares h...

You can learn a lot about a community by listening to the people who keep it running between the big moments, and few jobs are more “behind the scenes” than professional cleaning. We talk with Kelsey Kovaleski of Platinum Shine Cleaning Services, a fully licensed and insured Northeast PA cleaning company serving the Scranton and Moscow area and nearby towns. If you have ever wondered what you are...

Horseback riding sounds simple until you’re actually standing next to a thousand-pound animal, wondering if it’s going to bolt like a movie scene. We sit down with Felicia Fogle from Mountain Creek Riding Stables to clear up that fear fast, and to share what a safe, relaxing trail ride is really supposed to feel like for beginners, families, and anyone who just wants a little adventure in nature....

If school feels like a tight box your kid keeps bouncing off of, this conversation offers a different path that still takes learning seriously. We sit down with Danica Dunn from Bramblewood Mamas to talk about why she chose homeschooling for her family and how a project-based learning approach can turn “What’s the point?” into real motivation. Danica shares what she noticed in her oldest child’s e...

Water damage doesn’t “just stay in the basement,” and that one fact can save you thousands if you catch it early. I’m joined by Matthew Lyons from Disaster Blaster , a full service property restoration company, to talk through what really happens when moisture, mold, and other hazards show up in your home and what to do before a small problem turns into a major cleanup. Matthew breaks down the wid...

Your morning coffee might be the most overlooked part of your routine, and it’s also one of the easiest places to add real joy. We’re joined by Adam Hrywnak of Hrysek Farms , a Northeast Pennsylvania coffee roaster focused on 100% single-origin beans, to unpack how origin, roasting, and freshness can completely change what’s in your cup. If you’ve ever wondered why coffee from Ethiopia tastes so d...

Dog ownership comes with plenty of joy and at least one chore nobody brags about. Joe Longo sits down with Angela Martini of Martini Pet Services to talk about the surprisingly smart, highly practical world of residential pet waste removal and why a professional pooper scooper service can be a game-changer for busy households. If you’ve ever looked at your yard after a long week or faced the sprin...

You can tell a lot about a local business by how it started, and Josh Karis from Two Trees Land and Lawn Care has one of those stories that sticks. One day he’s out shoveling snow, a driver pulls up, and a simple question changes everything: “Do you also do landscaping?” Josh says yes, builds the business from that moment, and ends up 15 years deep serving neighbors across Northeast Pennsylvania....

You might think you “don’t like tea” until you taste the kind that actually tastes good and does something for your body. We sit down with Jaclyn Einfeldt of Deserted Forest Apothecary to talk about organic herbal loose leaf tea blends, why wellness is built through small daily choices, and how a simple cup can become a steady, supportive ritual. Jacqueline shares how Deserted Forest started as a...

Filters, viral gadgets, and “instant” fixes have made skincare louder than ever, but what actually helps your skin look better while staying healthy? We sit down with Dawn Jacobus, founder of Anew Dawn Beauty and Balance in Randolph, New Jersey , to talk about holistic skincare that prioritizes strength, balance, and natural results. Dawn walks us through the core of her work: private, customized...

A brand-new latte lounge and bake shop opens in Mount Bethel, and it’s not playing it safe with the menu. I sit down with Seana Sapunarich of Latte Lounge and Bake Shop in Apple Blossom Village to talk about what she’s building, why it’s rooted in family, and how she’s turning a simple love of baking into a local place people actually want to return to. If you’re searching for a Mount Bethel coffe...

Your business can be the best in town and still lose work to someone louder online. We sit down with Hammad Ahmad of Lantern Web Solutions to talk about the real reason so many local businesses stay “invisible” on Google: the digital side gets neglected while owners grind through jobs, crews, customers, and daily fires. If you’ve ever wondered why the phone slows down even though your work is soli...