Be The Good with Kate
by Kate Cherichello
Need a reminder of the good in the world? In search of some inspiration as to how one person can make a difference?Then you’re in the right place. I’m Kate Cherichello, and I’m on a mission to share all the good news and good people as I can.Join me each week as I chat with someone following their passions and helping others along the way.We ALL have the power to make a difference, and once we take the first steps, we can amaze ourselves with what we are capable of and how WE can make the world a better place. I love hearing from you:@positively_katekatecherichello.com/bethegood
Episodes
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Season Finale: Building Community, Courage & Goodness with Broadway’s Nick Flatto 🎭 Ep. 152
Following your passions – & building a community that uplifts everyone around you. In this season finale of Be The Good with Kate, Broadway producer, director, playwright, and true “theater architect” Nick Flatto joins Kate for a heart-filled conversation on how creativity, community, and...
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A Filmmaker Giving Voice to the Disability Community, with Anna Pakman, Ep. 151
A powerful reminder of the impact authentic representation can make on this week’s episode of Be The Good with Kate: Host Kate Cherichello Tente sits down with award-winning filmmaker, writer, producer, and disability inclusion advocate Anna Pakman for a powerful, eye-opening conversation. From...
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The Science Behind & Need For Kindness, with Kindness.org's Chloe San Miguel, Ep. 150
🎉 Be The Good with Kate’s 150th episode! 🎉 What if kindness could be measured? Studied? Amplified? This week’s guest is doing just that. Dr. Chloe San Miguel is the Research Manager at the KindLab at kindness.org, where she leads projects that uncover the causes and consequences of kindness…
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Lights, Camera…Redefining Advertising & Uplifting Towns!, Ep. 149
Turning Towns into Movie Sets with Tanya Lashley of 'Meet Me in New Jersey' What if your neighborhood could become a movie set, your local business a star, and your neighbors the cast? In this episode, Kate sits down with Tanya Lashley – creator and executive producer of Meet Me in New Jersey, a...
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5 Daily Habits to Fuel a Life of Joy with Dan Burnett, Ep. 148
What if joy wasn’t just something that happened to you—but something you practiced? This week on Be The Good with Kate, we’re joined by Dan Burnett, Director of Talent Development at QPS Employment Group, internal communication consultant, and passionate teacher-at-heart. Dan brings a refreshing...
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Empowering Employment for People with Disabilities with Angela Calzone, Inroads to Opportunities, Ep. 147
What does it take for a person with disabilities to find meaningful work? It's more than just landing a job—it’s a journey of training, support, opportunity, and hope. In this episode of Be The Good with Kate, I sit down with Angela Calzone, President and CEO of Inroads to Opportunities, a...
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UpENDing Parkinson's with Molly Cupka, Ep. 146
Can Rock Climbing Help Fight Parkinson’s? Molly Cupka Says Yes—And She Has the Proof. What if scaling a rock wall could help someone with Parkinson’s move better, feel stronger, and even slow the progression of their disease? In this powerful episode, Be The Good with Kate welcomes Molly Cupka,...
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On Service, Following Passions, & Volunteering with Jersey Cares CEO Brian Dean, Ep. 145
Where do you go when you don’t know how to start on your volunteer journey? Try Jersey Cares, or one of its similar counterparts in your state, which connects volunteers with nonprofits everyday. Additionally, the organization leads trainings, offers guidance, and oversees volunteer projects. A...
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Wholehearted Leadership & the Art of the Possible with Dr. Lynette Fraga, Ep. 144
How you show up matters. And showing up as your whole self? That changes everything. This week on Be The Good with Kate, we’re joined by the powerhouse Dr. Lynette M. Fraga: leadership coach, strategic consultant, speaker, and founder of Fiercely Forward, LLC. With over 30 years of experience in...
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You Matter, Authentic Purpose, & A Child's POV with Zach Mercurio, Ep. 143
Welcome to a brand new season of Be The Good with Kate—the show that sparks inspiration, ignites passion, and celebrates the everyday changemakers making a real difference. After 140 episodes, I'm still blown away by the incredible stories our guests have shared. No matter their background, age,...
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The Goodness of Ted Lasso: A Mini Episode, Ep. 142
This is a short rebroadcast because I love any chance to bring up the greatness that is Ted Lasso. Welcome to Be The Good with Kate, the podcast that shows or reminds us how we each have the power to make a difference, all while finding and following what lights us up. Right now, we are on a…
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Paint The Bathroom. A Mini Episode on Making A Perfectly Imperfect Difference, Ep.141
Nope, it’s not perfect, but it’s better than it was. Welcome to Be The Good with Kate, the podcast that shows or reminds us how we each have the power to make a difference, all while finding and following what lights us up. Right now, we are on a season break from our full episodes, but I wanted…
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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,...
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Motivational Check, with Cancer Warrior Terry Tucker, Rebroadcast: Be The Good with Kate
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...
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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…
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Dr. John DeGarmo, Fostering Love & Care To Help Children & Families, Rebroadcast: Be The Good with Kate
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…
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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…
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Student, Explorer, Living with OCD & In the Driver's Seat with JJ Kells, Rebroadcast: Be The Good with Kate
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...
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A Moment for the Theater Kid, with your host, Kate Cherichello Tente, 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...
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Former MLB Player, Author, Coach, Disability Advocate Tony Vlahovic, Rebroadcast: Be The Good with Kate
A life-altering event ends a dream career... But leads to such a special journey: Tony Vlahovic reached the pinnacle of baseball: playing for the Boston Red Sox, but when an injury threw him a true curveball, he had to change direction. Using his passion for baseball, Tony found himself in the...
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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…...
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Organization & The Psychology Within It with Laurie Palau, Rebroadcast: Be The Good with Kate
Who feels like they need to be more organized? And who feels so much better mentally when they are in an organized space? Why? Why are we trying to be more organized? Yes today’s guest covers the how…But diving into the ‘why’ of it all really draws me in listening to Laurie Palau, Founder of…
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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…
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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Be An Upstander! with Lynne Azarchi, Director of Empathy, Children's Home Society/Kidsbridge, Ep. 116
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. While we have featured guests...
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Rebroadcast: NJ, Healing through Music + The Role of Alignment in Health
What’s ‘good’ in NJ?! Helping the brain through music and community, then diving into the alignment issues that might be causing you pain. If you’ve been tuning in to these last few episodes, you know we are currently rebroadcasting a few episodes in between seasons. And we are currently…
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Rebroadcast: NJ's Good, Nervous System Regulation & DIY Millennial Style
What's 'good' in NJ?! Helping to reset the body's stressors, then how to tackle homeownership. If you’ve been tuning in recently to Be The Good with Kate, you know we are currently rebroadcasting a few episodes in between seasons. These next few episodes will be moving us into what you’ll be...
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Rebroadcast: The Arts in All of Us, the power to be a force for good
If you are tuning into this podcast for the first time, welcome. Be The Good with Kate is all about highlighting individuals who have overcome obstacles, looked inward, taken the time and effort and fails and successes to find their passions, follow them, and help others along the way. This...
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Rebroadcast: Dancing Through the World & Healing Through Comedy
Connecting cultures through the universal language of dance with Mickela, and Finding your passion of sharing a laugh in your 60s with Shelley... Today's rebroadcast pair on Be The Good with Kate! I’ve been feeling out of touch with a lot of the ‘arts scene’ these past months, so I thought I’d...
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Bare Feet with Mickela Mallozzi, One Dance at a Time, Ep. 111
International Dance Day is at the end of this month, so let’s start the month with this fabulous episode of Be The Good with Kate featuring the four-time Emmy® Award-winning Host, Executive Producer, Creator, and namesake of "Bare Feet with Mickela Mallozzi", a PBS travel series following…
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Sasha Lipskaia, M.A. ICF, Intuitive Guide & Spiritual Coach, Ep. 110
A spiritual coach and intuitive guide…what is that? Let’s find out on this week’s episode of Be The Good with Kate. “Sasha Lipskaia, M.A. ICF, is an intuitive guide, spiritual coach, and sacred intimacy mentor to soul-driven leaders and light-workers, who want to experience deeper love and...
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Dr. Ed Eng, The Accidental Mayor, Ep. 109
Let’s take a walk in this week’s guest’s shoes: It’s 1969, you are a child who immigrates to America from Hong Kong. Your parents, six siblings, and yourself move to LA’s Chinatown and are faced with gang wars, language barriers, and setbacks… Yet you take on your parents’ grit and work ethic…
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Sophie Jacobs, The Intuition Experiment, Ep. 108
Something I love about interviewing guests for Be The Good with Kate: the different ways guests describe concepts. Sophie Jacobs tackles the internal vs external factors that impact us each day, with a focus on INTUITION. And how NOT following our intuition can present itself in our bodies.…
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Antonio Garrido, Unlock the Elite Leader Within, Ep. 107
Antonio Garrido speaks to me from France about leadership and so much more on today’s episode of Be The Good with Kate. He is the author of My Daily Leadership: A Powerful Roadmap for Leadership Success, and Founder & President of My Daily Leadership, a leadership development organization with a...
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Jennifer Ramirez, '&Rise' From Trauma, Ep. 106
Looking at someone who appears confident and successful, we often have no idea of the stories behind them. Or the horrors they may have endured to get to where they are today. Jennifer Ramirez has gone through things no one should ever have to encounter, yet how she moved through her past to…
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Patti Meyer, The 'Magic' of Passion into Business, Ep. 105
Things I love about this week’s episode of Be The Good with Kate: -Guest Patti Meyer’s realization that what she thought was a calling to be a psychologist was actually melding her passions for business and helping others that brought her to owning her own business -Surrounding yourself with…
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Jonathan FitzGordon, Living Pain-Free Lives, Ep. 104
The good news today is about your body working better for you. This week on Be The Good with Kate, I get to dive into my love of how the human body works– and uncovering ways to make it work better. Meet Jonathan FitzGordon, creator of The Rejuvenation Movement Method, which aims to help people…
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About this show
Need a reminder of the good in the world? In search of some inspiration as to how one person can make a difference?Then you’re in the right place. I’m Kate Cherichello, and I’m on a mission to share all the good news and good people as I can.Join me each week as I chat with someone following their passions and helping others along the way.We ALL have the power to make a difference, and once we take the first steps, we can amaze ourselves with what we are capable of and how WE can make the world a better place. I love hearing from you:@positively_katekatecherichello.com/bethegood
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