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Student, Explorer, Living with OCD & In the Driver's Seat with JJ Kells, Rebroadcast
Revisiting a beautiful episode focusing on the search for your passions while also working through mental health challenges. Today's guest is not a mental health practitioner, but rather someone who is going to therapy, working through each day, and sharing her struggles and triumphs with others along the way. It takes a lot of strength to do that, and she is helping others by finding ways to incorporate this information and encouragement into her life, in addition to finishing grad school and exploring what's next... JJ Kells comes to us today from Chicago, and while most of us get anxious about not knowing what's next, JJ adds a unique perspective: "I actually don't mind not knowing what's next." She calls herself a "wanderer", and indeed has already had such an interesting, varied life despite a young age. JJ has obsessive compulsive disorder, OCD, and she has worked so hard to ensure SHE runs her life, not it. "It's a part of my experience all day everyday," but listen to how JJ explains her journey discovering so much about herself, therapy, tactics to cope with the stressors, and more. This month, we've been rebroadcasting episodes each Monday, while releasing new episodes on Fridays. Today's episode is a rebroadcast from June 2022. On Friday, you'll hear from Harry Duran of Podcast Junkies and overall fascinating human. -- **If you enjoyed this episode, please do subscribe and share on social, YouTube, and your favorite podcast platform. A share and a review go a long way in reaching more people with good news.** Podcast platforms: Be The Good with Kate The Importance of Our Stories, with Podcast Junkie & Full Cast's Harry Duran, Ep. 137 Harry Duran is on a mission to help people find their voice through podcasting, combining his heart-led approach with a passion for empowering others to share their stories. This episode is for you if: -you don’t think your story is worth telling (spoiler: it is) -you have ever considered starting a podcast -you have a desire to start a business -you wonder how entrepreneurs can follow their hearts in a bottom-line focused world **Welcome to Be The Good with Kate, the show where guests leave you inspired to uncover your passions, and discover tangible ways to make a difference along the way. ** From the bio: “Harry Duran is the Founder of FullCast, a full-service, done-for-you podcast production and marketing consultancy. He is a heart-led entrepreneur who specializes in being a conduit for awakened and conscious souls ready to broadcast their genius in a way that radically transforms their audiences’ lives at a global and cosmic level. Harry has 20+ years of corporate marketing experience. He entered the world of podcasting in 2014, with his first show, Podcast Junkies. He has subsequently hosted and launched 3 additional shows, including the #1-ranked Vertical Farming Podcast. He has interviewed over 400 guests and through his agency FullCast, has helped over 110 clients launch their shows. He has spoken on stage about the importance of finding your voice, why long-term engagement with your podcast guests is key, and his experience launching a sponsor-led show that was profitable from Day 1. Harry shares lessons learned from his first 25 interviews in his book, Around The Podcast Campfire. Harry is celebrated by his clients and network of industry peers alike for his ability to lead with heart, anticipate their needs, and build long-lasting partnerships. He is an investor, connector, collaborator, and a creator, always exploring ideas that push the envelope of what is possible, turning innovative ideas into fantastic realities.” Connect with Harry: https://fullcast.co/hdbio **It's your host, Kate Cherichello Tente, here -- Thanks for listening! Easy and impactful way you can help this podcast reach more people? Share with a friend or review on Apple or Spotify. I love hearing from you -- Reach out via the following: - Instagram @positively_kate - LinkedIn at Kate Cherichello Tente - To be notified of new episodes, sign up at: katecherichello.com/bethegood - Podcast platforms: Be The Good with Kate Because we need all the #goodnews we can get. ** Dr. John DeGarmo, Fostering Love & Care To Help Children & Families, Rebroadcast Revisiting an episode of Be The Good with Kate with a message to love all, and in particular here, to love and help children who don't have a family of their own. Guest Dr. John DeGarmo has a path that took an unexpected turn over the years: John is the director of The Foster Care Institute and has now been a foster parent to over 60 children over the years. His passion for helping children and foster care outcomes is so apparent, and I am happy to share our chat with you today. 65% of children end up homeless after going through the foster care system, and John is a warrior for changing this outcome. John is the recipient of the Good Morning America Ultimate Hero Award, the Heroes of the Homeless Award, and several other honors. He has appeared on ABC, NBC, FOX, PBS, and more. John is the author of ‘The Little Book of Foster Care Wisdom: 365 Days of Inspiration and Encouragement for Foster Care Families’, the best selling book ‘Faith and Foster Care’, and foster care children's book ‘A Different Home: A New Foster Child's Story’. He is the director of The Foster Care Institute, and acts as a consultant to foster care agencies as well as an expert witness to legal agencies across the USA and globe. John is a High Content Speaker and informative trainer on the foster care system, and travels extensively across the globe, meeting with foster parents, child welfare workers, churches, schools, and organizations. Drjohndegarmofostercare.com Facebook: Dr. John DeGarmo, Foster Care Expert **If you enjoyed this episode, please do subscribe and share on social, YouTube, and your favorite podcast platform. A share and a review go a long way in reaching more people with good news. On Friday, you'll hear from Abigail Griebelbauer , dyslexic children's author seeking to help children see they are not alone.** Website: katecherichello.com/bethegood Podcasts platforms: Be The Good with Kate Cherichello Because we need all the #goodnews we can get. Helping Children Embrace Their Differences with Dyslexic Author Abigail Griebelbauer, Ep. 138 A children’s book author who happens to be dyslexic, Abigail Griebelbauer has channeled these challenges into the work she does now: Creating books that highlight how children are not alone in their differences. With her Empower Empathy Early series, and titles such as ‘D is for Darcy not Dyslexia’ and ‘A is for Anthony not ADHD’, Abigail reaches children of many abilities and adds to representation. She appreciates how these books also open conversations about these topics early in life. **Welcome to Be The Good with Kate, the show where guests leave you inspired to uncover your passions, and discover tangible ways to make a difference along the way. ** Connect with Abigail and The Passage Press: https://thepassagepress.com Two other recent episodes that bring up dyslexia: Juliet Hahn, Your Next Stop, Ep. 84 Danielle Fette, Regenerative Medicine, Ep. 126 Both incredible, vibrant women! **It's your host, Kate Cherichello Tente, here -- Thanks for listening! Easy and impactful way you can help this podcast reach more people? Share with a friend or review on Apple or Spotify. I love hearing from you -- Reach out via the following: - Instagram @positively_kate - LinkedIn at Kate Cherichello Tente - To be notified of new episodes, sign up at: katecherichello.com/bethegood - Podcast platforms: Be The Good with Kate Because we need all the #goodnews we can get. ** Motivational Check, with Cancer Warrior Terry Tucker, Rebroadcast I use the word ‘inspiring’ a lot, but for good reason. And Terry Tucker is another level of the definition of the word. And the quotability is through the roof. And the stories? Don’t miss one second of this revisit of Terry’s episode of Be The Good with Kate. Terry is facing the inevitable that cancer will take him from this Earth in the near future, yet has chosen a mindset of using the time he has left to do all he can to make a difference in this world. Terry founded Motivational Check LLC, is an author and motivational speaker, cancer warrior and amputee, has been a D1 basketball player, marketing executive, hospital administrator, SWAT Team Hostage Negotiator, high school basketball coach, and is a father and husband. “I use my 4 Truths to guide the decisions I make in my life…which I have developed over my ten-year battle with melanoma: 1. Control your mind, or it will control you. 2. Embrace the pain and discomfort we all experience in life and use it to make you a stronger and more determined individual. 3. What you leave behind is what you weave in the hearts of other people. 4. As long as you don't quit - you can never be defeated. “ Motivationalcheck.com @sustainableexcellenceauthor His book: Sustainable Excellence: Ten Principles To Leading Your Uncommon And Extraordinary Life If you like this episode, you may also like: Ep. 21 Levester Johnson of Student Affairs, Ep. 57 Mark Raymond Jr. from Paralyzed to Giving Back, Ep. 61 Jeff Johnston Changing the mental health narrative for families. Website: katecherichello.com/bethegood Podcast platforms: Be The Good with Kate **If you enjoyed this episode, please do subscribe and share on social, YouTube, and your favorite podcast platform. A share and a review go a long way in reaching more people with good news. On Friday, you'll hear from Katrina McGhee, author of Taking A Career Break for Dummies.** Because we need all the #goodnews we can get. Season Finale: Taking a Career Break for Dummies with Author Katrina McGhee, p. 140 The minute I connected with Katrina McGhee and her book, Taking a Career Break for Dummies, I knew this episode needed to be our season finale… Yes, THAT Dummies series– the bright yellow in the bookstore? You know it! If you have been considering a change in course, a pause, or a ‘I don’t know, but something needs to change’, this refreshing and empowering episode is for you. **Welcome to Be The Good with Kate, the show where guests leave you inspired to uncover your passions, and discover tangible ways to make a difference along the way. ** Going through the work and reward of searching for, discovering, and following our passions– while making the world a bit better along the way– is the crux of what this show is all about. And what Katrina helps people do each day. “Katrina McGhee is a career break coach, author, and co-founder of BreakSpace, the launchpad for life-changing breaks. She helps mid-career professionals design transformative life breaks that lead to happier, healthier, and more fulfilling lives. Katrina developed the Break Blueprint©️, a guiding framework she's used to help over 100 clients rejuvenate their lives by taking a break to travel the world, launch a business, write a novel, change careers, and more. Katrina's work was inspired by her own 20-month career break where she saved $40,000 in just 18 months to quit her corporate job to travel the world. As an avid world traveler and digital nomad, her expertise on career breaks and travel has been featured in prestigious outlets such as NBC, Forbes, Fast Company, Smarter Travel, and Thrive Global.” **It's your host, Kate Cherichello Tente, here -- Thanks for listening. Easy and impactful way you can help this podcast reach more people? Share with a friend or review on Apple or Spotify. I love hearing from you -- Reach out via the following: - Instagram @positively_kate - LinkedIn at Kate Cherichello Tente - To be notified for new episodes, sign up at: katecherichello.com/bethegood - Podcast platforms: Be The Good with Kate Because we need all the #goodnews we can get. **
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Healing & Learning Through Riding: Hearts & Horses Therapeutic Riding Center's Beautiful Work, Ep. 125
A therapeutic horse riding center. Simply visualizing this place makes me feel more peaceful. Today’s guest on Be The Good with Kate, Kathryn Yuma, works with Hearts & Horses Therapeutic Riding Center in Loveland, CO. **Welcome to Be The Good with Kate, the show where guests leave you inspired to uncover your passions, and discover tangible ways to make a difference along the way. ** We talk: -Why horses? -Working in the nonprofit sector -How horses make a difference in people's lives-What to expect at a therapeutic riding center-The science + the medical industry = how they are working toward more connections and approvals to be covered by insurance-Colorado living From the bio: Kathryn Yuma is the Development & Communications Director for Hearts & Horses Therapeutic Riding Center in Loveland, CO. She helps ensure Hearts & Horses’ fundraising efforts by connecting with current and potential supporters through storytelling, tours and special events. Her love for animals might only be surpassed by her desire to help others. When she’s not out making a new friend, Kathryn is exploring Colorado with her husband and two dogs or making a home cooked meal for her family. heartsandhorses.org **It's your host, Kate Cherichello Tente, here -- Thanks for listening! Easy and impactful way you can help this podcast reach more people? Share with a friend or review on Apple or Spotify. I love hearing from you -- Reach out via the following: - Instagram @positively_kate - LinkedIn at Be The Good with Kate. - To be notified for new episodes, sign up at: katecherichello.com/bethegood - Podcast platforms: Be The Good with Kate Because we need all the #goodnews we can get. ** Remarkable Advancements in Regenerative Medicine with Danielle Fette of FetTech, Ep. 126 This is one of those “my mind is blown” episodes. Today on Be The Good with Kate, Danielle Fette shares about FetTech, a company that is healing patients through regenerative medicine. I learned so much listening to Danielle in this jam-packed episode, and while I continue to be frustrated by our medical system, it is people like Danielle and her husband who give me hope in solutions from medical advancements– red tape be damned. We talk: -What is regenerative medicine & why is it so important? -Powder to heal wounds, inhale a product to heal lung disease, & more -How to get these solutions from creation to patient -Taking control of your own health: how, why -How medical costs work in- and out-patient -Insights into the variables that go into our health -Consistency, not quick fixes, for better health -It can be a lot, keep overwhelm at bay with small steps -Growing an entire severed finger back on a child & more stories of healing -Working through dyslexia **Welcome to Be The Good with Kate, the show where guests leave you inspired to uncover your passions, and discover tangible ways to make a difference along the way. ** “Danielle is a pioneering leader in regenerative medicine with over 25 years of experience in the medical device industry. With a solid background in Nursing, Biology, and Chemistry, she co-founded FetTech to accelerate the development of advanced FDA-cleared medical devices that transform healing for patients facing trauma, aesthetic needs, and some of the world’s most challenging health conditions.” Follow Danielle: Insta @danielle.fette LinkedIn Danielle Fette FetTech.com **It's your host, Kate Cherichello Tente, here -- Thanks for listening! Easy and impactful way you can help this podcast reach more people? Share with a friend or review on Apple or Spotify. I love hearing from you -- Reach out via the following: - Instagram @positively_kate - LinkedIn at Kate Cherichello Tente - To be notified for new episodes, sign up at: katecherichello.com/bethegood - Podcast platforms: Be The Good with Kate Because we need all the #goodnews we can get. ** Leaving No Trace with Liz McDade, Ep. 127 Is it possible to live a more sustainable life in the midst of our fast-paced world? Answering that question and more today on Be The Good with Kate with the founder of No Trace Shop, Liz McDade. **Welcome to Be The Good with Kate, the show where guests leave you inspired to uncover your passions, and discover tangible ways to make a difference along the way. ** Some of what we talk about on this episode: -Decreasing the overwhelm in making sustainable choices. -How, despite being a busy mom who works multiple jobs, Liz has found many ways to make sustainability a part of her, and her family’s, lifestyle – & how you can, too. -Awareness: There are probably more opportunities around you than you realize to make sustainable choices. -The array of free resources Liz provides online for people from creating their own bags, to mending their clothes, & more From the bio: “Liz McDade is a creative who teaches others how to craft a zero waste life with sewing & mending projects & zero waste lifestyle tips. She’s been featured in the San Jose Mercury News, and several podcasts including Hippie Haven; Sustainably Now; Etsy Conversations; Grounded in Maine, & Measure Twice, Cut Once. Learn more about her current work at NoTraceShop.com” **It's your host, Kate Cherichello Tente, here -- Thanks for listening! Easy and impactful way you can help this podcast reach more people? Share with a friend or review on Apple or Spotify. I love hearing from you -- Reach out via the following: - Instagram @positively_kate - LinkedIn at Kate Cherichello Tente - To be notified for new episodes, sign up at: katecherichello.com/bethegood - Podcast platforms: Be The Good with Kate Because we need all the #goodnews we can get. ** Travel & Its Effect on Happiness with Angela Gillmeister, Wild Hair Travels Ep. 128 If you are looking for an 'excuse' (read: purpose) to travel, this is the episode for you. Angela Gillmeister once lived FOR her next vacation. Now she is a custom vacation designer, but specifically, she is here for women who want to find their 'whys' and the purpose in their travels. Angela focuses on “travel play[ing] a role in enhancing happiness rather than being put on a pedestal as the bringer of happiness.” She also offers a fabulous podcast, Happy Women Travel More, talking about all aspects of travel: from logistics to safety to what to see. **Welcome to Be The Good with Kate, the show where guests leave you inspired to uncover your passions, and discover tangible ways to make a difference along the way. ** From the bio: “Angela Gillmeister is a custom vacation designer and the founder of Wild Hair Travels, where she brings a breath of fresh air to vacation planning, offering high-touch and highly personalized services designed especially for busy professional women. Having spent 12 years as a geographer in the corporate world, Angela intimately understands the struggles of women who often push their travel dreams aside for years because of the juggle between career, family, and life. That is what fuels her brand, which is an anthem to "listening to your wild hair" and finding a way to travel more, despite our busy lives.” Follow Angela: wildhairtravels.com **It's your host, Kate Cherichello Tente, here -- Thanks for listening! Easy and impactful way you can help this podcast reach more people? Share with a friend or review on Apple or Spotify. I love hearing from you -- Reach out via the following: - Instagram @positively_kate - LinkedIn at Kate Cherichello Tente - To be notified for new episodes, sign up at: katecherichello.com/bethegood - Podcast platforms: Be The Good with Kate Because we need all the #goodnews we can get. ** Caring for the Final Chapter, Chaplain John Wenderlein, Ep. 129 “Everyone has a life story that needs to be told. And in a person's last season of life, they need someone to come alongside them and help them through it.” -Chaplain John Wenderlein, today’s guest. **Welcome to Be The Good with Kate, the show where guests leave you inspired to uncover your passions, and discover tangible ways to make a difference along the way. ** On this episode, I have the privilege of speaking with Chaplain John Wenderlein, who is a hospice chaplain. Before you leave thinking this might sound too sad, hear how John frames his beautiful work. His care and passion for being with people at the end of their lives is a needed reminder of the goodness of people: both those who do what John does, and those sharing their stories of a life well-lived. We discuss: -What is hospice -What does a hospice chaplain do, & the misconceptions -Seeing opportunity in everything we do -The power of people & connection -Navigating meeting patients & their families at this chapter -Joining the navy at 40 years old & starting his chaplain journey there From the bio: John Wenderlein lives in Debary, Florida, with his wife of many years, Melinda. He has one child and four grandchildren. While in seminary, He sensed a calling and became a hospice chaplain, still working in Central Florida. John believes if he can make this last season of a person's life just a little bit better, he has truly been blessed. He has written two books: “Remember Me” (End-of-life stories as seen through the eyes of a Hospice Chaplain ) and “Delayed Honor”. Follow John: remembermejw.com **It's your host, Kate Cherichello Tente, here -- Thanks for listening. Easy and impactful way you can help this podcast reach more people? Share with a friend or review on Apple or Spotify. I love hearing from you -- Reach out via the following: - Instagram @positively_kate - LinkedIn at Kate Cherichello Tente - To be notified for new episodes, sign up at: katecherichello.com/bethegood - Podcast platforms: Be The Good with Kate Because we need all the #goodnews we can get. ** Returning to Art Years Later, with Impact: Margaret Malishchak of Glass4Good, Ep. 130 Stained glass artist Margaret Malishchak proves new chapters don’t have to mean leaving other passions behind for good. After loving creating stained glass as a young adult, Margaret then shifted her focus to her growing family and other aspects of life, her art supplies packed away in her Madison, NJ basement. But this was a ‘see you later’ not a ‘goodbye’-- a great reminder to all of us that we can step away from one passion to focus on another, and it does not have to mean we are leaving it forever. Fast forward more than 25 years, Margaret’s daughter asked about the boxes in the basement. They took out the supplies, and Margaret began again– with a twist. With all the pieces she was creating, she realized she had a way of giving back, and began donating 100% of the sales of ALL her works to charities. Four years later, this continues, and she has donated $15,700 thus far (perhaps even more since this writing!). **Welcome to Be The Good with Kate, the show where guests leave you inspired to uncover your passions, and discover tangible ways to make a difference along the way. ** Additionally, we chat about: -Looking to ways we can utilize our skills to give back -Silent auctions, creating, & community involvement -Stories of Madison, NJ and people she has met through this work -How Margaret chooses the organizations to which she donates -How a hobby can be such a source ‘for good’ Connect with Margaret: Instagram @glass4good2020 tinyurl.com/glass4good2020 **It's your host, Kate Cherichello Tente, here -- Thanks for listening! Easy and impactful way you can help this podcast reach more people? Share with a friend or review on Apple or Spotify. I absolutely love hearing from you -- Reach out via the following: - Instagram @positively_kate - LinkedIn at Kate Cherichello Tente - To be notified for new episodes, sign up at: katecherichello.com/bethegood - Podcast platforms: Be The Good with Kate Because we need all the #goodnews we can get. ** Ask Why, Then Ask Again: Elizabeth Bieniek, Cake on Tuesday, Ep. 131 "Joy in the journey." Today on Be The Good with Kate: If you lead teams, this episode is filled with great advice and insight for you. If you are scared to speak up with your ideas, this episode is filled with advice and insight for you. If you feel a pull to create something, this episode is filled with advice and insight for you! **Welcome to Be The Good with Kate, the show where guests leave you inspired to uncover your passions, and discover tangible ways to make a difference along the way. ** We talk: -Intrapreneuship: what that means, how Elizabeth made it happen. -Asking ourselves WHY we are doing what we are doing. -All the hats, including Mom as well. -The importance of asking questions to fuel change. -We need change. -Creating roles for herself by questioning the current state, then igniting positive change. -As a leader, creating an environment that is safe and encouraging to ask questions and to not know all the answers. -The power of breathing. Yes, breathing. Guest Elizabeth Bieniek has been “named one of the most influential ‘Female Pioneers in Technology’. [She] is an author, founder, and Fortune 100 leadership veteran focused on ‘good peopling’ as the secret to exceptional execution…Elizabeth now helps leaders tap into the individual genius within their teams to unlock unrivaled innovation and uncover joy in the journey.” Connect with Elizabeth: elizabethbieniek.com **It's your host, Kate Cherichello Tente, here -- Thanks for listening! Easy and impactful way you can help this podcast reach more people? Share with a friend or review on Apple or Spotify. I love hearing from you -- Reach out via the following: - Instagram @positively_kate - LinkedIn at Kate Cherichello Tente - To be notified of new episodes, sign up at: katecherichello.com/bethegood - Podcast platforms: Be The Good with Kate Because we need all the #goodnews we can get. ** How Do We Show Up Each Day? Embracing Empathy & Exploration with Jennifer Apple, Ep. 133 Something I really appreciate about this episode is the deep dive into how we show up every day—for ourselves and others—and how we can embrace the inner work that artists experience. Jennifer Apple, an NYC-based actor, coach, and more, joins me today on Be The Good with Kate. Let’s explore… **Welcome to Be The Good with Kate, the show where guests leave you inspired to uncover your passions, and discover tangible ways to make a difference along the way. ** We talk: -being a multi-hyphenate (that word returns again!) -the realization of ‘the more I know the less I know’ -seeking to understand -the artist’s mentality and how we can all embrace that in our interactions -empathy, and how much we all need it -how Jennifer helps actors, and what we all can learn from the acting world Jennifer Apple has performed across the country in a variety of productions including the lead in "The Band's Visit" First National Tour as well as television and film. She has an MFA in Acting from the American Conservatory Theater with a Certificate in Citizen Artistry,. “Jennifer’s mission is to empower others to embody their truest selves, so they can confidently and authentically express themselves with integrity in everything they do… Jennifer is the founder and executive director of the Empowered Artist Collective, a community for women and non-binary artists to help foster sustainable and thriving careers in the arts. She hosts The Empowered Artist Collective Podcast, sharing valuable insights and advice for artists at all stages of their journeys.” Follow Jennifer: www.JenniferApple.net www.EmpoweredArtistCollective.com Instagram at @JenniferApple_ **It's your host, Kate Cherichello Tente, here -- Thanks for listening! Easy and impactful way you can help this podcast reach more people? Share with a friend or review on Apple or Spotify. I love hearing from you -- Reach out via the following: Instagram @positively_kate LinkedIn at Kate Cherichello Tente To be notified of new episodes, sign up at: katecherichello.com/bethegood Podcast platforms: Be The Good with Kate Because we need all the #goodnews we can get. ** A Moment for the Theater Kid, Ep. 135 It is rare for me to hop on the microphone without a guest, but when I feel pulled with something to share with you, I have to do it! So welcome back to Be The Good with Kate, today a short episode with what I hope is a message that sticks with you. I may be preaching to the choir as they say, so if you, listener, are saying Yes! That’s correct! I know this already! Then perhaps forward to someone who might be able to use this as well, and let’s continue to work towards bringing the value of the arts to the forefront… Who are we talking about today? Theater kids. When are we talking? Childhood to start. How does theater play an important role? Why does theater play an important role? Where? Well, my story starts in New Jersey and community theater…How about yours? Did you grow up belting every word of the Annie, Sound of Music, and Beauty and the Beast soundtracks? Did you spend weekends memorizing dances and lines? Did you bond with amazing friends and families in the halls surrounding the auditorium? Are you still waiting for your chance to play Maria in Sound of Music somewhere, anywhere?? (That last one might just be me?) I hope you enjoy this brief episode but are also inspired by what it contains. The reminder, or perhaps realization, of all that the arts offer. It doesn’t mean we have to become professional actors (heck no!). It could mean becoming a successful mathematician. A chemist creating a new medicine. A teacher finding new ways to engage with students. A parent connecting with their child. Listen and let me know your thoughts. Thanks to all who find ways to support the arts and recognize the way it affects our lives. **It's your host, Kate Cherichello Tente, here -- Thanks for listening! Easy and impactful way you can help this podcast reach more people? Share with a friend or review on Apple or Spotify. I love hearing from you -- Reach out via the following: - Instagram @positively_kate - LinkedIn at Kate Cherichello Tente - To be notified of new episodes, sign up at: katecherichello.com/bethegood - Podcast platforms: Be The Good with Kate Because we need all the #goodnews we can get. ** Show Notes from Season 8: Focus on New Jersey Doing Good. Fall 2024.
Words like 'Transitions', 'Change', 'Grief', & 'Passions', Ep. 124 A moment for author Julia Cameron today... First, thank you to all the guests who inspired us this season, and as a bonus, shed a light on my new/old state of New Jersey. As return listeners know, I am from New Jersey, left it for over a decade, and celebrated coming back by highlighting people doing good in this small but mighty state of NJ all season here on Be The Good with Kate. Along this theme of moving and change, I recently picked up a book I read many, many years ago: Transitions, by Julia Cameron, most known for her bestselling book, The Artist’s Way. With the theme of Be The Good with Kate being following your passions and making a difference along the way, I know that those of us trying to follow our passions do face plenty of transitions– sometimes planned, sometimes thrust upon us. I am not claiming to be wise in this regard, but Julia and the people she quotes in this little book sure impart a lot of wisdom to readers. In case you don’t have the opportunity to pick it up, let me share a few snippets that intrigued me in various ways… Thank you for listening, and please do not hesitate to reach out to let me know what resonated with you here today. I love hearing from you. @positively_kate or katecherichello.com/bethegood If you know someone who could use this boost, send them the link to the show, or share on social. Let’s spread a little more good news today. Thriving Through the Preschool Years with Danielle Lindner, Ep. 123 How do you go about creating an entire school from scratch? And why would you do it? Why do parents need to focus on the what, why, and how their children are learning as young as preschool? This kindergarten teacher-turned-school founder, coach, and author joins us today to share a bit about all of the above. Danielle Lindner is the founder of London Day School in Florham Park, NJ, which is working to reimagine the traditional preschool. Danielle is also a parenting coach working with parents of children 18 months to 8 years of age virtually anywhere in the country, and the author of 'Parent’s Pocket Guide to Surviving the Preschool Years: One Challenge at a Time'. ** Welcome to Be The Good with Kate, the show where guests leave you inspired to uncover your passions, and discover tangible ways to make a difference along the way. ** Today we talk: -Executive functioning in children -The immensity of knowledge very young children take in, learn, and remember the rest of their lives -In preschool, self-esteem, confidence in STEM, speaking up for yourself, even how to say ‘no’ nicely -Opening a school requirements (over 900 boxes to check to pass) -Finding the right teachers From her bio: “Danielle is a highly-rated inspirational speaker with 20+ years of experience as an educator, coach, author, and expert in early childhood education and parenting. Danielle works with individuals, groups, and organizations to inspire and guide them in fostering peaceful, positive young learners. Danielle is also the founder of The London Day School and the author of 16 children's books and The Parent's Pocket Guide to Surviving the Preschool Years - One Challenge at a Time. She can also be seen in Miss Danielle's Preschoolbuds now playing on Amazon Prime. She has been seen on CBS, ABC, FOX, The CW, NBC and featured in The Huffington Post, LA Parent, Bay Area Parent, SWAY, The Readers Digest and more.” How One Mom is Helping Raise the Bar on Maternal Mental Health: Colleen Imler, Ep. 122 Every single one of us came from a mother. There’s no way around that entry into the world. Yet why has maternal health taken such a backseat in our society for so long? People like today’s guest on Be The Good with Kate are working to change that. **Welcome to Be The Good with Kate, the show where guests leave you inspired to uncover your passions, and discover tangible ways to make a difference along the way. ** Colleen Imler, a mom of two little girls, has battled postpartum depression, anxiety, and isolation from covid, while also finding the joy, the modern definition of ‘village’, and her way of helping others going through the emotional roller coaster of having a child. She is a communications and public relations professional by day and an advocate for mental health by night. Around the clock she is a mom, wife, sister, daughter and friend. Although Colleen explains she felt like “who am I to be writing a book on motherhood,” she followed the pull on her heart to do so, and Becoming a Parent: 16 Truths and a Lie, is now published. It recounts her personal birth story and struggles as a new parent, and the challenges of having a baby during the pandemic. In this episode, she shares with us what ‘’the lie’’ is, too :). We talk: –The major identity shift in becoming a mother – Putting a name to what she was going through, and how that helped her – “You're going to miss your old self, and that's okay.” – How much writing helped her – Baby #1 challenges vs baby #2 challenges – 20% of all of her book royalties go to postpartum support organizations Your Kind of Cuts, A Sensory-Friendly Barbershop, Ep. 121 Today on Be The Good with Kate: Your Kind of Cuts, a sensory friendly barbershop located in Nutley, NJ. **Welcome to Be The Good with Kate, the show where guests leave you inspired to uncover your passions, and discover tangible ways to make a difference along the way. ** One, of many, points that sticks out to me in this episode, is how Billy did not want to focus on how a child was ‘different’, but rather that each child is simply a person who needs a haircut. The fact they are a part of the autism community or grappling with another challenge makes no difference to Billy, Roe, and Giacomo of Your Kind of Cuts – yet it makes such a difference to the child and their family. Billy says, “I just show up and be Billy”. He has no specific training in working with neurodivergent children, yet watching him interact with them and their families, you would certainly not know it. His joy and passion for helping is palpable, his creativity in finding ways to work with any child who walks through the door is amazing, and his humor shines through. He had me laughing throughout our chat. As a child, Billy was in the foster system, explaining that it helped him become a good judge of character. He was in cosmetology school full-time at age 39, unemployed, with a second child being born, and here is yet another example from a guest on this podcast that one, it is never too late, and two, if you feel strongly about doing something, with focus and determination you can achieve a whole lot. Billy opened Your Kind of Cuts, and he has a goal of more such barbershops across the country. Billy stresses, don’t be afraid: be it as a child facing something that scares you, or as an adult with an opportunity to open your own business. Look at what good can come out of it. Anyone looking to become a barber with the added level of care and service seen at Your Kind of Cuts, reach out to Billy or stop by! yourkindofcuts . net Less Pain, More Gain with Par5PT's Dr. Paul Kochoa, ep. 120 Today’s guest looks beyond physical health in his practice as a doctor of physical therapy and board-certified orthopedic specialist working each day to get active adults back to doing the things they love to do without pain meds, injections, or surgery; even if they've tried PT before. Dr. Paul Kochoa says, “My mission is to change how people think about physical therapy - that it's more than the traditional medical model. We can create change with proper treatment and correction, assessing the whole body and working to 100% of a person's goals, and not just be pain-free.” We talk: -Getting to the root of pain -Finding ways to excel in #physicalhealth without pain meds or surgery -Niches like #pickleball -A path that started nowhere near #physicaltherapy & how you needn’t stress about being in your ‘long-term’ career by college graduation! Paul went back for his doctorate many years later… **Welcome to Be The Good with Kate, the show where guests leave you inspired to uncover your passions, and discover tangible ways to make a difference along the way. Here we talk to individuals who are doing just that, individuals from all walks of life and industries. Something I love about human connection and inspiration is how you needn’t be from the same place or a similar background to get so much out of hearing from a person – In fact, I think it is better that way– We notice how we as humans are so similar in so many ways, and how EACH of us has so much power to make a difference in our own lives and the lives of others. I hope you are inspired here to start, restart, or continue your journey of finding your passions and helping others along the way.** How appropriate that October is #NationalPhysicalTherapyMonth! Follow Paul: @Par5PT Giving Back: The What & The How, (Mini) Episode 119 Now it's on you to determine The Why :) A mini episode of Be The Good with Kate diving into the benefits of giving back: for those you help AND for yourself. Check out all the episodes wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow your passions. Help others along the way. A Doctor Changing Patient Interaction for the Better with Dr. Nidal Humoee, Pediatric Hospitalist & Author, Ep. 118 Today let’s look at how doctors and patients interact– and further, how we interact with all those we encounter. Dr. Nidal Humoee is a pediatric hospitalist at Hunterdon Medical Center, as well as an author, focusing on relationships and attitude. He explains: “A relationship is a two-way interaction. Each party bears responsibility for his own intention and attitude.” Originally born in Syria, Dr. Humoee now is a long-time resident of Hunterdon County, New Jersey with his family. **Welcome to Be The Good with Kate, the show where guests leave you inspired to uncover your passions, and discover tangible ways to make a difference along the way. Here we talk to individuals who are doing just that, individuals from all walks of life and industries. Something I love about human connection and inspiration is how you needn’t be from the same place or a similar background to get so much out of hearing from a person – In fact, I think it is better that way– We notice how we as humans are so similar in so many ways, and how EACH of us has so much power to make a difference in our own lives and the lives of others. I hope you are inspired here to start, restart, or continue your journey of finding your passions and helping others along the way.** Dr. Humoee recently released his first book, Re-relate Through Relational Lenses, where he examines the importance of attitude in intimacy, listening, and settling differences. Dr. Humoee incorporates his Christian faith as well as experiences in life both personally and professionally to bring together a focus on relational lenses. Yes, despite being a busy doctor, husband, and father, he decided to write a book – because he saw a need, saw something that was lacking in human connection, and wanted to find a way to make a difference even further than his own hospital interactions. We talk about how doctors can better be present in patient interactions, and how these tactics and this awareness is crucial in all of our relationships. Find Dr. Humoee’s book, Re-relate Through Relational Lenses, on Amazon and in select Hunterdon County businesses. Body Image & Nutrition, Postpartum & Beyond: Alexandra Paetow, Registered Dietician, Ep. 117 Today’s guest is a registered dietician who is passionate about helping women, particularly moms, heal disordered eating and nourish their bodies and their families so they can lead more fulfilling lives. **Welcome to Be The Good with Kate, the show where guests leave you inspired to uncover your passions, and discover tangible ways to make a difference along the way. Here we talk to individuals who are doing just that, individuals from all walks of life and industries. Something I love about human connection and inspiration is how you needn’t be from the same place or a similar background to get so much out of hearing from a person – In fact, I think it is better that way– We notice how we as humans are so similar in so many ways, and how EACH of us has so much power to make a difference in our own lives and the lives of others. I hope you are inspired here to start, restart, or continue your journey of finding your passions and helping others along the way.** Alexandra Paetow, RD, has a virtual private practice in New Jersey and lives in South Orange with her husband and three young children. She explains: “So much of the current information we hear about nutrition is from a lens of restriction instead of nourishment; and the narrative around bodies is that smaller is better and you should change your body to achieve health and happiness. For new moms that narrative is quite loud. Parents also are overwhelmed with trying to achieve the "perfect" nutrition for their kids, feeling like they can never measure up. My work is in trying to combat these messages to prioritize nourishment in an attainable way and healing your relationship with food and your body so you can live your life without the burden of that negative diet/body shaming noise running the show and give the same to your kids.” More about Alexandra: linktr.ee/postpartumnutritionist Be An Upstander! with Lynne Azarchi, Director of Empathy, Children's Home Society/Kidsbridge, Ep. 116 Welcome to a new season of Be The Good with Kate, the show where guests leave you inspired to uncover your passions, and discover tangible ways to make a difference along the way. Here we talk to individuals who are doing just that, individuals from all walks of life and industries. While we have featured guests from Bali to Utah, Florida to Japan, and just about everywhere in between, this season we are going uber-local with my new/old state of New Jersey. New Jersey? But why? And why should I care? Because your host, that’s me, Kate Cherichello Tente, is a New Jersey native but long-time Manhattan resident– that is until just a few months ago. As I rediscover my home state, I wanted to bring on some guests doing good here. But just like in prior seasons, something I love about human connection and inspiration is how you certainly don’t need to be from the same place or a similar background to get so much out of hearing from a person – In fact, I think it is better that way– We notice how we as humans are so similar in so many ways, and how EACH of us has so much power to make a difference in our own lives and the lives of others. And I hope you are inspired here to start, restart, or continue your journey of finding your passions and helping others along the way. Today, meet Lynne Azarchi, Director of Empathy for Children's Home Society/Kidsbridge. What you’ll hear more about today: -The immense need for teaching kindness, respect, and empathy as early as possible -Bystanders, Targets, Bullying, Upstanders -Resources for both adults and children in teaching empathy -Bullying– the action of the person, not the person, they are being mean-spirited and need help realizing what they are doing- teaching them empathy -What the Children’s Home Society / Kidsbridge partnership is doing to help reshape how children–and adults– treat one another -Being an ‘upstander’ instead of a bystander -How a passion for something can end up as a career, a one-time volunteer event, or many things in-between -The severe increase in cyber-bullying -How to get started in being a changemaker What is Children’s Home Society: “...founded in 1894 and our mission was to find loving families for children, to protect children from harm, and to help parents find better ways to be parents so they can keep their children. It is our vision that all children have secure, caring families, good health, and function well cognitively, emotionally and behaviorally.” What is Kidsbridge Youth Center: As they are now under the umbrella of CHS, they help CHS with social emotional skills and bullying prevention. Follow Lynne: empathyadvantagebook.com Thanks for listening to Be The Good with Kate. Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform to be notified when new episodes are released. Easy and impactful way you can help this podcast reach more people?! Share with a friend or leave a review. Thank you for helping to inspire others! |
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