Your Hometown Podcast

We all need a little inspiration now and then. Sometimes all it takes is a new perspective, encouraging words, or a reminder that we’re not alone in our struggles. Your Hometown Podcast is a network of independent community podcasts produced under the Change Your Attitude … Change Your Life brand. Each show features stories about local community residents who inspire, motivate, and empower. In each episode, host Joan Herrmann is joined by people who walk among us every day, making a difference in their community and the world. Their quiet contributions often go unnoticed, but their work and deeds have the power to change lives.

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Wednesday Jun 19, 2024

Your Hometown Podcast Woodland Park: Coping with Life's Challenges

Wednesday Jun 19, 2024

Learning that you have a serious illness can be devastating. It can disrupt all aspects of your life. You may feel overwhelmed by waves of difficult emotions or frozen by the belief that you may not be able to cope. Whatever your diagnosis or emotional response, it’s important to know that you’re not powerless.
Dr. Mark Salemi was given the gift of life when he received a kidney transplant. He talks about his healing journey and the steps we can take to better cope with whatever challenges life throws at us.
Dr. Salemi is the owner of Northside Animal Hospital located in Staten Island, New York. He was heralded for his volunteer work with rescue dogs after the September 11th attack. He’s a member of the Woodland Park Board of Education, Office of Emergency Management, Stigma Free Task Force, Educational Foundation, and vice president of the Woodland Park Board of Health.
Also in this episode, Deborah Visconi, president & CEO of Bergen New Bridge Medical Center discusses the state of health care and how consumers can obtain optimal health services.

This episode is sponsored by:
Advanced Foot Care of NJ
McBride Auto Body Inc.
New Bridge Medical Center

Tuesday May 14, 2024

Your Hometown Podcast Woodland Park: Anything in Life is Possible

Tuesday May 14, 2024

In her younger years, Woodland Park Mayor, Tracy Kallert, never imagined she would one day be running her home town. As a lifelong resident, she loved Woodland Park, but when she pictured the mayor, she didn’t see someone who looked like her. After being encouraged to try her hand at politics, she learned that even though she didn’t have experience, she had a knack for the job and she uncovered talents that had been hidden. Today, Mayor Kallert is the first female elected mayor of the Borough, an honor she treasures. She talks about her journey from a single mom to borough leader, and inspires us to believe that achieving anything in life is possible.
Also in this episode Dr. Christopher Inzerillo, the chair of Orthopedics for Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, talks about ways to treat common orthopedic injuries.

This episode is sponsored by:Advanced Foot Care of NJMcBride Auto Body Inc.New Bridge Medical Center

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