Good Neighbor Podcast: Bergen

Need a cleaning service that treats your home like their own? Meet Roberto Abru, the Brazilian-born co-founder of RAB Cleaning Services, who turned a small residential side hustle into a trusted, 23-year, family-run operation serving New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. We dig into the human side of building a service business—what it takes to earn trust, keep the same trained people on recurring jobs, and grow by listening clos...

Want an electrician who actually calls back and shows up on time? We sat down with Rey from R&J Brothers Electric, a family-run team serving Bergen County, to unpack how a service-first approach turns everyday fixes into lifelong relationships. Rey shares why he focuses on small jobs—troubleshooting outlets, installing ceiling fans, swapping GFCIs—and how fast estimates, clear pricing, and warm manners create trust that lasts.<...

What if you could stop piecing your wellness together and finally feel held from start to finish? We sit with Cheri-Ann Santini, founder of Amplify Holistic Healing in Closter, NJ, to explore a one-stop approach that blends yoga, sound healing, Reiki, hypnotherapy, and coaching into a single, coherent session. Instead of retelling your story to five practitioners, you set an intention once and move through a tailored arc that helps...

Caregiving doesn’t come with a manual, but it can come with a guide. We sit down with Margo, a certified Aging Life Care Manager and medical social worker, to map the real-world path families can follow when aging, dementia, or a sudden fall turns life upside down. From the first assessment to crisis navigation, she shows how a clear plan and a trusted team can replace guesswork with confidence.

We get practical about deme...

What if your next roofing decision felt calm, clear, and actually fair? We sat down with Julia from Golden Dragon Roofing in Bergen County to unpack how a transparent, certified approach can turn a high-pressure, high-cost moment into a confident, informed choice. She shares what most contractors won’t: why trust breaks down, how to read the real condition of your shingles, and when a full replacement is truly necessary.

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What if your money was managed by people who see you at the Saturday game and care enough to call before the storm hits? We sit down with Christine Cox-West and Christopher Kenneally of Christopher Edwards Financial Associates to explore how true independence, fiduciary duty, and a rules-based, active process can reshape outcomes—especially when markets get loud and confusing.

The conversation starts with a rare origin sto...

A single call can flip a calm afternoon into panic: a “grandchild” in trouble, a “bank” warning of fraud, a “government agent” demanding payment. We break down how those moments are engineered—fear, urgency, and trust—and share a practical, repeatable way to shut scams down before they drain savings.

Connie Deveaux of Assisted Living Advisors returns to unpack the $3.4B senior scam surge reported to the FBI’s IC3 and why i...

Ever wonder what happens when frustration turns into innovation? Gregg Gruber and his wife found themselves struggling to find quality grooming for their Australian Labradoodle—a common pain point for many pet parents. After multiple disappointing experiences with both traditional and mobile groomers, they finally discovered Zoomin' Groomin'. The difference was immediate and striking—their dog, who once ran away from groo...

Breast cancer affects one in eight women in their lifetime, and the journey doesn't end with treatment. In this deeply informative conversation, Dr. David Abramson brings 25 years of specialized experience to explain the full spectrum of breast reconstruction options available to cancer survivors.

Dr. Abramson breaks down the two primary approaches to reconstruction after mastectomy: implant-based and autologous tissu...

Ever wondered what makes therapy actually work? Dr. Kaley Gerstley peels back the curtain on the therapeutic relationship that drives healing in our conversation on the Good Neighbor Podcast. With her doctorate from the University of Pennsylvania and over a decade in mental health, Dr. Gerstley brings both expertise and warmth to a profession that's rapidly evolving.

The pandemic transformed Dr. Gerstley's practi...

The magic of music starts early. Just ask Miss Carly, whose four-month-old students instinctively rock back and forth when her guitar begins to strum. That's the beauty of what she's created with Saddle River Song – music and movement classes where the youngest children discover their natural musical abilities.

As a classically trained clarinetist with degrees from Eastman School of Music and Columbia University&...

What happens when marketing expertise meets a passion for movement? Brooke Centrella's journey from corporate media planner to owner of Pilates in Motion studio reveals the transformative power of following your calling—and helping others reconnect with their bodies along the way.

Brooke discovered Pilates years ago while seeking relief from equestrian injuries. The method so profoundly changed her physical wellbeing ...

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 evolved from casual golf meetups with friends into a thriving business creating curated getaway experiences specifically designed for women golfers. Unlike traditional golf trips, these retrea...

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 experience as "enjoyable" – a feeling she now aims to recreate for her own patients.

The conversation delves into what drives healthcare professionals to open their own prac...

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 solution-focused therapy and why quick fixes rarely lead to lasting change.

Liandra brings eleven years of clinical experience to her virtual practice serving New York and New Jersey ...

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 us ready to throw our laptops out the window.

Andy shares the journey that led him to create Top Tier Computer Support after witnessing countless people struggle with basic tec...

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, entertainment, and cognitive wellness for older adults.

After 32 years of teaching world history, Cynthia recognized a significant gap in educational programming for seniors. "These commu...

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 our wellbeing.

Drawing from her 25 years of experience as a therapist, Keri explains how she consistently observed sleep quality directly affecting her clients' mental hea...

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 to your doorstep.

What makes DonutNV special isn't just the product – it's the experience. Unlike traditional donut shops where pastries are made hours before serving, ...