Sundays With Wendy

Peter Samuelson has produced blockbuster films, launched seven life-changing nonprofits, and mentored thousands of young adults—but his latest project might be his most personal yet. In this conversation, Peter joins Wendy to share the story behind his new book Finding Happy: A User's Guide to Your Life with Lessons from Mine. Together, they explore: How producing films prepared him to build global charities, why the foster care system needs a total reimagining, what it means to teach kindness and agency to young people, and how happiness isn't found—it's built

What if your best tool in the doctor's office is the same one you use to shop online?In this eye-opening episode of Sundays with Wendy, Dr. Kapil Kapoor joins Wendy to explore the modern healthcare landscape—and why patients need to start thinking like empowered consumers. From his Mayo Clinic roots to leading a practice committed to ethical, individualized care, Dr. Kapoor shares powerful stories that reveal the invisible forces shaping medical decisions today.You'll hear:Why “putting on your Amazon brain” can transform your next doctor visitHow corporate medicine is changing patient care behind the scenesTools and questions every caregiver and patient should have readyHow AI, informed consent, and real conversations can lead to better outcomesThis is a must-listen for anyone navigating the healthcare system—because healing starts with asking the right questions.

In this episode, Wendy Goldberg sits down with author Tony Stewart to explore the story behind his moving memoir, Carrying the Tiger: Living with Cancer, Dying with Grace, Finding Joy While Grieving. Tony opens up about the love story that shaped the book, the loss of his wife Lynn, and how writing became both a mirror and a map for his healing. Together, Wendy and Tony reflect on what it means to hold grief with tenderness, to write from the truth of experience, and to find moments of joy—even in sorrow. If you've ever loved deeply, lost profoundly, or longed for a way to make sense of it all, this conversation is for you.Learn more about Tony Stewart and his memoir Carrying the Tiger at:

This week on Sundays with Wendy, I sit down with massage therapist, Reiki master, life coach—and two-time cancer thriver—Janet McCarthy, who shares how she approached her second diagnosis entirely differently.We talk about listening to your intuition, rewriting the rules, and the power of saying no thank you to what doesn't feel right.

What if speaking up could change the course of your healing? When Julie Stevens was diagnosed with stage 4, aggressive, inoperable cancer, she realized that the traditional medical system wasn't built for individualized healing. Instead of blindly following the standard treatment plan, she used data, self-advocacy, and alternative healing strategies to take control of her journey—and now, she's helping others do the same.

Caregiving is more than just providing support—it's an emotional, spiritual, and deeply personal journey. Yet, so much of what caregivers experience goes unspoken. In this powerful episode, I sit down with Cindy Griffith, a psychic, spiritual teacher, and author of Soul Soothers: Mini Meditations for Busy Lives, to explore the unseen emotional and intuitive aspects of caregiving.We dive into:

In this episode, I sit down with Amy Darby, founder of the Eliza Hope Foundation and a kindred spirit in the journey of healing. Together, we share the joys, challenges, and heartache of building foundations born from profound love and loss.

In this deeply personal episode, I sit down with my dear friend Michele Bezjak, who stood by my side during one of the most challenging chapters. From our long-standing friendship to the moment I shared Ben's diagnosis—and later, my own. Michele offers a rare, behind-the-scenes perspective on what it truly means to support a loved one through illness.We explore the emotional weight of receiving life-changing news as a friend, the power of mindset in healing, and cancer's unlikely blessings. Michele's honesty and unwavering support remind us how these experiences redefine the meaning of true friendship.

Prepare for the Season 11 wrap-up as Wendy takes the hot seat in this finale!

In this moving episode, Wendy welcomes Susan Rizzo, founder of The Andrea Rizzo Foundation, for a conversation on the healing power of dance therapy. Susan opens up about her journey of transforming grief into a mission of healing after the tragic loss of her daughter, Andrea. Wendy and Susan connect over their shared experiences of starting foundations inspired by personal stories, focusing on raising awareness for childhood cancer and supporting families through difficult times. Susan also shares insights from her book, Drea's Dream: An Unfinished Dance, offering heartfelt lessons on loss, love, hope, and the power of the arts in finding healing. Together, they reflect on the role of dance in their lives as a source of comfort, expression, and acceptance. This episode is a testament to the transformative power of the healing arts and the resilience in channeling grief into meaningful action.

Dive into the transformative world of art with Asa Jackson, a visionary artist and the driving force behind the CAN Foundation. In this episode, Wendy and Asa explore how art extends beyond the canvas, acting as a powerful bridge for healing and connection within communities. Asa shares compelling stories and real-life examples of using art to bring people together, particularly in underserved neighborhoods. They delve into the CAN Foundation's inspiring mission to uplift artists, create spaces for creative expression, and nurture community growth. Tune in to discover how art can serve as a force for healing, making a tangible and lasting impact in the real world.

In this heartfelt episode, Wendy sits down with Purvi Shah, founder of Kids and Art, an inspiring organization dedicated to helping children affected by cancer find healing through creative expression. Purvi shares her deeply personal journey of founding Kids and Art, driven by the belief that art can be a powerful tool for emotional release, connection, and resilience. Together, Wendy and Purvi discuss the challenges and triumphs of using art to bring joy and comfort to young patients, caregivers, and families facing life's toughest battles. This episode offers an uplifting look at how creativity can light the path through dark times, proving that while cancer may suck, art truly heals.

In this episode, Wendy sits down with Dr. Sheetal Ajmani, Medical Director of the Benjamin Goldberg Foundation, to explore the potential of social prescribing. They discuss how connecting individuals to community resources—like the healing arts, social groups, and wellness programs—can enhance well-being and address social determinants of health. Dr. Ajmani shares the Foundation's work in raising awareness of social prescribing and its potential to transform healthcare with a holistic, person-centered approach. At the heart of their conversation is the inspiring story of Ben, whose passion for life and belief in the power of connection continue to drive the Foundation's mission. His spirit fuels a movement that brings healing beyond traditional healthcare, helping individuals thrive emotionally, socially, and spiritually. Tune in to this touching episode as Wendy and Dr. Ajmani discuss how Ben's vibrant legacy inspires the Foundation's efforts in promoting holistic care.

In season 11 of Sundays with Wendy, we explore "The Art of Healing," delving into how healing touches the body and emotional, spiritual, and societal realms. Wendy introduces the season by reflecting on the transformative power of the healing arts. Episode 1, titled "Why Do We Need to Heal?", explores the deeper reasons behind our need to heal, reminding us that healing is a continuous process of becoming, not just a goal to achieve. Through thought-provoking interviews, Wendy invites listeners to discover how art, collaboration, and a holistic approach to well-being can ignite meaningful change in our communities.

The Wrap is Episode 9 of The Future of Healing. Join Sophia Wastler as she interviews Wendy in a thoughtful Q&A about Season 10 and discusses the possibility of another season.

What's Next is episode 8 of the The Future of Healing. Tune in as Wendy interviews Dr. Shivani Gupta and discusses how finding the middle ground between ancient wisdom and modern science holds the key to healing.

The Sacred Dance is episode 7 of The Future of Healing. Tune in as Wendy explores the sacred way we move in the world. She interviews Trine Eich-Kohen, Reiki Master, Life Coach, Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, and founder of the Reiki Wellness & Meditation Center to explain how alignment is the key to gaining a new perspective in integrating healing.  

Soul Signature is episode 6 in The Future of Healing. Tune in as Wendy explores the energetic and spiritual imprint of our true nature, purpose, and individuality. She welcomes back Rev. Kari Caldwell, who will share the insight in helping us discover what our souls are up to.  

Frequency and Sound is episode 5 of The Future of Healing. Wendy will share her understanding of sound and its healing power in an interview with internationally known and professionally certified meditation and mindfulness expert Anthony Profeta.  

Letting It In is episode 4 of The Future of Healing. Listen in as Wendy explores how to bring in healing information and interviews Monica Rao, Intuitive Energy Healer to help demonstrate its power. 

The Zero-Point is episode 3 of the The Future of Healing. Tune in as Wendy delves into the concept of the zero-point and welcomes Dr. Charlene Hudson, DO, who will explain how the zero-point can help achieve healing.   

You Have to Ask is episode 2 in The Future of Healing. Listen in as Wendy discusses the internal search for knowledge and welcomes Dr. Suzan Thompson, who will help us find out how and to whom we are asking the questions.   

The Information is There is episode 1 of The Future of Healing. Listen in as Wendy explores the multifaceted nature of healing within ourselves, and how the search for information may reveal another look at our existence.

Wendy welcomes back guest Larissa Trinder, Assistant Vice-President of Arts in Medicine at New York City Health and Hospitals. She shares the innovative initiatives in arts' crucial role in healing and the movement of social prescribing in this meaningful discussion of the intersection of art and medicine.

Wendy engages in a deeply meaningful discussion with Dr. Julie Kay, who emerged triumphant over the challenges of triple-negative breast cancer. In this episode, they explore Dr. Kay's journey and the profound impact of the mind-body-soul connection on her path to recovery. Whether you're a cancer survivor passionate about maintaining good health or needing a positive boost, this conversation is tailor-made for you.

Wendy talks with Rev. Kari Caldwell, sharing her esoteric knowledge and storytelling in the conversation on the evolution of healing. Listen in as she talks about pursuing spirituality, what our souls are up to, and how to turn up the volume of our lives in her fascinating work with Metatron as a doorway to healing.

Wendy interviews Monica Rao of Graphoria Inc. to share her story of healing and how she harnessed her near-death experience to become a guiding light for others. Tune in to the beautiful conversation to hear how she taps into her inner essence and helps others do the same by —truly knowing who they are.

Wendy chats with Trine Eich-Koehn, of the Reiki Wellness and Meditation Center (RWMC), about the concept of healing. During our conversation, Trine explained her perspective on what it means to be a healer, her personal definition of healing, and how we can achieve a state of healing by embracing a sense of wholeness, oneness, and inner peace.

Wendy interviews Julie Stevens of MOJO Health and discovers how she healed from Cancer. She shares her five lifesaving tips and the movement to transform healthcare by equipping every patient with the same advantages she had on her journey. ​To know more about her (not-so-miraculous) story, visit www.MOJOhealth.org, listen to the MOJO Rising podcast, and read Julie's book, MOJO Healing: How To Build a Holistic Healing Strategy and Maximize Joy.

Unpacking The Healing Guide is the seventh episode of The Healing Guide by Rev. Wendy Goldberg. She goes back on the air with family friend, Sophia Wastler to reflect on Season 8 with thoughtful Q&A.

There is Only Love is the sixth episode of The Healing Guide by Rev. Wendy Goldberg. She will share her thoughts on the connection between healing and love and put the guide to the test with a profound, unexpected event.

How to Navigate is the fifth episode of The Healing Guide by Rev. Wendy Goldberg. Wendy shares the pillars of reflection, doing, and being to navigate life's challenges by becoming aware of our thoughts (mind), actions (body), and intentions (spirit) to gain a sense of self-trust that can change everything.

Keep Going is the fourth episode of The Healing Guide by Rev. Wendy Goldberg. Tune in as she shares the powerful message that reminds us that even in the face of adversity, we have the power to keep going.

The Healing Tribe is the third episode of The Healing Guide by Rev. Wendy Goldberg. Listen in as she shares her cancer diagnosis and the continuation of healing.

Exploring Healing is the second episode of The Healing Guide by Rev. Wendy Goldberg. Listen in as she shares her exploration of healing and how it lead to the creation of the Benjamin Goldberg Foundation.

Energy, Nothing More is the first episode of The Healing Guide by Rev. Wendy Goldberg. Discover how Wendy learned to lean on awareness as her guide to navigating life.

Wendy talks with Dr. Sheetal Ajmani about the importance of self-care and being open to the experience of joy in caregiving.

Wendy talks with Venessa August about the caregiving journey with her beloved mom, the art of pivoting and finding the silver lining.

What is their WHY? Find out when Wendy talks with Stephanie Langevin and Whitney Horsley of CHKD. They share the unique caregiving perspective from pediatric oncology and the gift of grace in helping children and thier families navigate the world of cancer.

What is child life and its role in caregiving? Find out when Wendy talks with Child Life Specialist Krissy Finch of CHKD about vulnerability and how it is a blessing and a gift to be part of the journey for children and their families.

Wendy talks with Chaplain Anne Kesner from The Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters about the beautiful experiences and connectiveness around caregiving.

Wendy talks with Jenny and Sam Sach's about their remarkable efforts with Sams's Warriors and the impact of a caregiver on their medical journey.

Listen in as Wendy and Ben's sister, Lauren Goldberg, discuss the critical role of a caregiver and how their family approached taking care of a child with cancer.

Wendy and Dr. H do an anchor episode to answer listener questions on energy medicine and discuss the power of the mind.

Ever wonder about the information that comes through in an energy session? Find out when Wendy teams up with Dr. H for the final episode of the season and talks about how the information can help us heal.

Listen to Matt Thompson's powerful story as he shares his medical journey and how meeting Dr. Charlene Hudson, DO, opened his eyes to energy awareness, helping him heal.

How can we be more energy aware? Wendy finds out when she talks about energy awareness and the practitioner's perspective with Dr. Charlene Hudson, DO.

What is the zero-point field? How does it relate to healing? Find out as Wendy continues the conversation on energy medicine with Dr. Charlene Hudson, DO.

Curious about the energy fields outside of our physical body? Tune in this as Wendy continues the conversation on energy medicine with Dr. Charlene Hudson, DO. Learn about the subtle body and the impact it can have on our health.

Wendy talks with Dr. Charlen Hudson, DO, about the biology of energy medicine and gets answers on what energy medicine is, the various modalities, how it works, how she uses them in her practice, and how it heals on a different level.

Wendy talks with composer, artist, and entrepreneur Murray Hidary about the musical journey through grief after the tragic passing of his sister and the creation of MindTravel with its mission to move people to greater purpose in their lives through music.