Good Neighbor Podcast: Delco

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Jun 2026

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Bringing Together Local Businesses and Neighbors of Delaware County, PA (Delco"") and the surrounding Philadelphia Metro Region.

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June 1, 202615 min

Shana Pistilli's Melody Of Neurodivergent Learning Concepts

Shana Pistilli's Melody Of Neurodivergent Learning Concepts A kid says “guitar” for the first time. Another student nearly drops the instrument because he is so excited he can finally play along with a favorite song. Those are not small wins, they are doors opening, and they are why Good Neighbor Podcast host Bob Blaisse sat down with Shana Pastilli, Founder & CEO of Robato School of Music in Media, the county seat of Delaware County, Pennsylvania. Not long into the episode we discover that “Robato” is a musical concept that points to playing at your own pace, then we hear what that looks like and can mean in real life for students with autism, Down syndrome and other special needs. Shaina explains how she adapts instruction to the individual learner, essentially building a private lesson plan that functions like an Individualized Education Program or Plan (IEP), with patience, creativity and reasonable expectations. Bob and Shana also talk about the push for inclusion in education, why the arts can be a uniquely safe place to practice it, and how group music-making can help everyone speak the same language through rhythm and shared songs. In this episode, you'll hear the practical side too: a color-coded notation system paired with a color-coded piano, plus scaffolding that gradually removes supports as skills grow. And you will hear the human side, including parents sitting in lessons after years of hearing “no,” and a story about a sibling learning “Lean on Me” on guitar just to finally connect at home. If you care about inclusive music education, music lessons for persons with Down syndrome or neurodivergent learning concepts or styles that affect reading and language processing, spatial awareness or sensory processing disorders affecting fine motor skills and coordination, listen and learn how challenges are orchestrated within a melody of learning at the Robato School of Music. Robato School of Music RubatoSchoolOfMusic.com facebook.com/rubatoschoolofmusicpa 215-840-5706 RubatoSchoolOfMusic@gmail.com --- About The Show--- Good Neighbor Podcast is a spotlight on local businesses in and around Delaware County, PA (“Delco” ) and Beyond... The executive producer and host, Bob Blaisse, is a community sponsorship advocate, business branding specialist, and publisher of several hometown magazines, including: Newtown Square Friends & Neighbors, Marple Friends & Neighbors and Newtown Edgmont Friends & Neighbors, mailed monthly to more than 12,000 homes in Western Delaware County, PA, and also available for reading online.

May 7, 202615 min

Pest Quest Solutions Aims to Pest-Proof Your Home

Pest Quest Solutions Aims to Pest-Proof Your HomeWinged ants filling the window? Scratching in the walls that never seems to stop? In this episode of the Good Neighbor Podcast, host Bob Blaisse We sit down with David Miller, founder of Pest Quest Solutions, to get clear on what’s driving pest activity around Delaware County, PA and what actually works when you want your home to feel calm again. David explains why spring often brings ant swarmers, what those winged ants really mean for your property, and why mice don’t politely wait for a season to show up. From there, Bob and Dave dig into the homeowner side of pest prevention: what to look for around AC units and other common entry points, how small gaps turn into big problems, and why a one-time treatment can feel good but still leave you exposed. David walks us through the logic behind preventive service plans, including multiple visits per year and rotating products based on the pests creating the most pressure at that moment. The goal is simple: disrupt the life cycle so next year’s issue is smaller and easier to control. You'll hear what professional pest control looks like today, including targeted ant strategies with non-repellent treatments and the “fresh set of eyes” that can uncover surprises during an inspection, sometimes even termite signs while looking for rodents. David shares his integrated pest management approach, where he and his clients work as a team instead of relying on blanket chemical spraying, and why peace of mind is the real product homeowners are buying. Whether you live in Delco or beyond, and want practical pest control tips, rodent prevention ideas, and a smarter way to protect your home, you’ll want to listen to this conversation. Pest Quest solutions LLCPestQuestSolutions.com610-672-7378--- About The Show--- Good Neighbor Podcast is a spotlight on local businesses in and around Delaware County, PA (“Delco” ) and Beyond... The executive producer and host, Bob Blaisse, is a community sponsorship advocate, business branding specialist, and publisher of several hometown magazines, including: Newtown Square Friends & Neighbors, Marple Friends & Neighbors and Newtown Edgmont Friends & Neighbors, mailed monthly to more than 12,000 homes in Western Delaware County, PA, and also available for reading online.

April 2, 202611 min

When Your Dog Thinks It Runs Delco: Sit Means Sit

When Your Dog Thinks It Runs Delco: Sit Means SitYour dog isn’t “being stubborn” so much as doing what has worked before. Good Neighbor Podcast host Bob Blaisse sits down with Zephyr Dipple, owner of Sit Means Sit Philly, to talk about what actually changes behavior when you need more than cute tricks. From the Delco area out through Montgomery, Chester and Bucks counties, families come to Sit Means Sit in King of Prussia for one reason: they want a dog that can live calmly in the real world.We unpack the two big groups Zephyr sees every day: new puppy owners who want to start strong with obedience training, and people who feel stuck with an adult dog dealing with leash pulling, anxiety, fear, reactivity or aggression. Zephyr explains why scrolling dog training tips online can help you understand the “blueprints,” but why experienced trainers often “build the pool” faster with better timing, clearer structure and fewer mixed signals. That's where Sit Means Sit Philly comes in. We also get honest about the awkward truth that dogs may listen to a trainer before they listen to their owner, then we show how that gap closes when the household becomes consistent.You’ll hear how their programs work in practice, including daycare training, board and train and graduate group classes that keep skills sharp around distractions. Everything starts with a free evaluation so the plan matches your dog, your home and your goals. If you’re searching for dog training in the greater Philadelphia area, this conversation will help you choose training that leads to a safer, calmer relationship. Sit Means Sit PhillyEmail: philadelphia@sitmeanssit.com530 South Henderson Road, King of Prussia, PA215-593-0539--- About The Show--- Good Neighbor Podcast is a spotlight on local businesses in and around Delaware County, PA (“Delco” ) and Beyond... The executive producer and host, Bob Blaisse, is a community sponsorship advocate, business branding specialist, and publisher of several hometown magazines, including: Newtown Square Friends & Neighbors, Marple Friends & Neighbors and Newtown Edgmont Friends & Neighbors, mailed monthly to more than 12,000 homes in Western Delaware County, PA, and also available for reading online.

March 15, 202617 min

Maggie Baker Ph.D Explains The Need For and Benefits Of Financial Therapy

Maggie Baker Ph.D. Explains The Need For and Benefits Of Financial TherapyMoney problems don’t stay in your wallet. They show up in your mood, your relationships, your sleep and that tense feeling you get when you open a statement you’ve been avoiding is explained in this episode of the Good Neighbor Podcast. Host Bob Blaisse sits down with Dr. Maggie Baker, PhD, veteran psychologist and author of: Crazy About Money: How Emotions Confuse Our Money Choices and What To Do About It. You'll hear talk about "Financial Therapy," and Dr. Baker explains why the hardest part of “getting your finances together” is often due to emotional spending, shame and memories related to money from long before you earned it. Dr. Baker shares how a major loss during the year 2000 stock market spiral sent her into a year-long depression with deep emotional pain over having money and then not having it. Being a researcher and psychologist, Dr. Baker's own healing also came with a new mission to help others with "Financial Therapy," which Dr. Maggie Baker, Ph.D., developed into her practice. Listen and learn what financial therapy looks like: not investment picking, but understanding why smart, capable people still end up stuck in the same bad money habits. That door swings open with talk about the taboo of honest money conversations, how secrecy fuels stress and why compassion is the fastest way to create breathing room for change. In this episode, you’ll also hear an example of a married couple with good jobs, and how they couldn’t figure out where their money was going until Dr. Baker's simple tracking exercise exposed a habit that didn’t match their goals, which required values-based budgeting when spending turns compulsive and begins to look like a shopping addiction. But fear not, Dr. Baker also shares how quickly progress can be made, when it starts with talking it out, without judgment. If you are experiencing stress and emotional drivers behind your financial anxiety due to spending choices that you or someone you care about can’t seem to make on their own, this episode of the Good Neighbor Podcast with Maggie Baker, Ph.D., can truly become a financial win. Dr. Maggie Baker, Ph.D.MaggieBakerPhD.com facebook.com/MaggieBakerPhD instagram.com/maggiebakerphd--- About The Show--- Good Neighbor Podcast is a spotlight on local businesses in and around Delaware County, PA (“Delco” ) and Beyond... The executive producer and host, Bob Blaisse, is a community sponsorship advocate, business branding specialist, and publisher of several hometown magazines, including: Newtown Square Friends & Neighbors, Marple Friends & Neighbors and Newtown Edgmont Friends & Neighbors, mailed monthly to more than 12,000 homes in Western Delaware County, PA, and also available for reading online.

March 9, 202616 min

Empowerment Through Bold Self-Expression Use of Healthy, Vegan Nail Polish

Empowerment Through Bold Self-Expression Use of Healthy, Vegan Nail PolishWhat happens when leadership research meets fashion with conscience? This episode of the Good Neighbor Podcast will take you there with host Bob Blaisse and his guest, Dr. Nicole G. Rayfield. With her Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership, Dr. Nicole shaped Polish Me Unbothered, toward the vegan, cruelty-free, non-toxic nail polish brand she has designed not only to flatter every skin tone, but also to honor stories too often left out of mainstream beauty. This conversation blends entrepreneurship, wellness and culture into something both practical and joyful. You hear Dr. Nicole break down the reasons why removing harmful chemicals from polish matters for long-term health and daily confidence, while considering how inclusive shade development is able to turn a routine manicure into self-recognition. With color favorites—from the bold humor of 'Hot Flash' and the soft nostalgia of 'My Pink Slip Is Showing,' to 'Fly' that reminds us of the '70 slang and 'Fly Like An Eagle,' anthem, nail polish names carry a cultural wink that sparks connection, and does so with formulas that deliver the glossy, chip-resistant finish people want without the baggage they don’t. If you care about safer beauty, inclusive shades and purpose-driven shopping, this episode of the Good Neighbor Podcast with guest Dr. Nicole G. Rayfield is for you.Polish Me Unbothered PolishMeUnbothered.com484-262-9282 --- About The Show--- Good Neighbor Podcast is a spotlight on local businesses in and around Delaware County, PA (“Delco” ) and Beyond... The executive producer and host, Bob Blaisse, is a community sponsorship advocate, business branding specialist, and publisher of several hometown magazines, including: Newtown Square Friends & Neighbors, Marple Friends & Neighbors and Newtown Edgmont Friends & Neighbors, mailed monthly to more than 12,000 homes in Western Delaware County, PA, and also available for reading online.

January 27, 202615 min

This "Officiant" Turns A Civil Ceremony Into Lasting Wedding Day Memories

This "Officiant" Turns A Civil Ceremony Into Lasting Wedding Day MemoriesWedding ceremonies should be legal, meaningful and deeply personal—but they don’t need to turn a couple’s life into a months-long planning marathon. This episode of the Good Neighbor Podcast explores exactly why, featuring Vanessa Brown, CEO and Founder of Intimate Moment Weddings.Host Bob Blaisse sits down with Vanessa to discuss the growing movement toward micro wedding ceremonies—intentional celebrations that honor love with legal clarity, warmth and authenticity. From thoughtfully crafted wedding vows to seamless handling of paperwork, Vanessa and her team offer a focused, officiated experience that transforms a simple civil ceremony into a memorable moment couples can cherish through every season of life.Vanessa’s passion for this work is personal. She shares how her own “rushed” chapel ceremony with her husband, Shawn, left her longing for something more meaningful. That experience inspired her to create a service designed to slow the moment down—listening carefully to each couple, shaping a ceremony that reflects their tone, values and vision, and ensuring that the legal vows feel heartfelt rather than transactional.Listeners will also learn how Intimate Moment Weddings offers flexibility without sacrificing elegance. Whether couples choose to invite 15 guests or exchange vows privately, Vanessa’s office space—thoughtfully transformed into a wedding chapel and conveniently located near the Philadelphia Airport—provides a simple yet beautiful setting. Complete with a ceremony arch, aisle and private areas for license signing and photography, the space delivers exactly what couples want. For those who prefer an outdoor or alternative location, Vanessa’s officiants are happy to travel throughout Delaware County, Philadelphia, surrounding counties and into New Jersey to create intimate wedding moments in parks, backyards or local venues.Tune in to hear Vanessa Brown redefine what micro wedding planning can be: a licensed officiant’s attentive, budget-conscious approach that balances legality with intimacy and practicality—resulting in a wedding day that feels truly, unmistakably yours.Intimate Wedding Moments IntimateWeddingMoments.com IntimateMomentWeddings.com Info@IntimateMomentWeddings.com 267-289-3089--- About The Show--- Good Neighbor Podcast is a spotlight on local businesses in and around Delaware County, PA (“Delco” ) and Beyond... The executive producer and host, Bob Blaisse, is a community sponsorship advocate, business branding specialist, and publisher of several hometown magazines, including: Newtown Square Friends & Neighbors, Marple Friends & Neighbors and Newtown Edgmont Friends & Neighbors, mailed monthly to more than 12,000 homes in Western Delaware County, PA, and also available for reading online.

December 17, 202515 min

The Former Swim Coach Is Still Coaching, But Now As A Pediatric Dentist

The Former Swim Coach Is Still Coaching, But Now As A Pediatric DentistA former Delco swim coach trading circuit boards for baby molars is not the origin story you hear every day, and that’s exactly why this conversation stands out. Good Neighbor Podcast Delco host Bob Blaisse sits down with Dr. Rich Clark, the pediatric dentist behind Mighty Bites in Newtown Square, to explore how a love for coaching kids became a career devoted to their health, confidence and long‑term smiles.Dr. Rich shares the pivot point from electrical engineering to pediatric dentistry, and how his father’s nudge, combined with years on the pool deck, sparked a calling. He walks us through his training at The University of Pennsylvania and his two‑year pediatric residency at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, where he later taught, led residents and guided the department through an intense accreditation stretch. That depth shows up in the way he handles anxious kids, supports families with special healthcare needs and translates complex care into simple steps parents can use at home.This episode also dives into the vision for Mighty Bites Pediatric Dentistry: the bright, accessible practice near 252 and West Chester Pike in Newtown Square, PA, with the noticeable kid‑friendly shark mascot, open‑door policy for curious families and real attention to scheduling so parents aren’t waiting months. From the first tooth to the college years, Dr. Rich Clark explains how preventive care, habit coaching and timely referrals shape healthy outcomes. If you’re in Delaware County, PA and looking for a pediatric dentist who blends clinical rigor with a coach’s heart, this is a local story worth hearing—and the Good Neighbor pediatric dental practice worth visiting.Mighty Bites Pediatric DentistryMightyBitesPD.comfacebook.com/mightybitespd222.S. Newtown Street Rd. Newtown Square, PA610-510-4592--- About The Show--- Good Neighbor Podcast is a spotlight on local businesses in and around Delaware County, PA (“Delco” ) and Beyond... The executive producer and host, Bob Blaisse, is a community sponsorship advocate, business branding specialist, and publisher of several hometown magazines, including: Newtown Square Friends & Neighbors, Marple Friends & Neighbors and Newtown Edgmont Friends & Neighbors, mailed monthly to more than 12,000 homes in Western Delaware County, PA, and also available for reading online.

December 11, 202519 min

America's 250th Celebration Is Getting Underway With Andrea Silva

America's 250th Celebration Is Getting Underway With Andrea SilvaThe story of America’s 250th isn’t just written in Philadelphia’s halls; it’s alive in the mills, meeting houses, campuses and parade routes of Delaware County, PA (fondly known as "Delco"). You'll hear how in this episode of the Good Neighbor Podcast, as our Host Bob Blaisse sits down with America 250 PA Delco Director Andrea Silva to map out a year of celebrations that will be turning local landmarks into living history lessons and civic pride. From the We the People Party Kickoff on January 9th at Valley Forge Military College, to a spring wave of historic house openings and a summer packed with parades and fireworks, the plan brings neighbors together around the places and stories that shaped the nation. Listen as Andrea Silva walks us through five heritage themes guiding the celebration calendar: Agricultural Bounty and Great Gardens, Revolutionary and Colonial Sites tied to the Philadelphia campaign, the Pathway To Freedom from the Underground Railroad to Martin Luther King Jr.’s studies in Chester, Innovation and Industry, from early mills to today’s colleges and Energy Hubs, and a Spirit of Patriotism that shows up in streets lined with flags and families volunteering side by side. Along the way, Andrea shares how nearly a hundred partners are collaborating to deliver accessible, 250th Birthday Celebration family-friendly events across 49 municipalities, making it easy to discover new sites or fall in love again with the Delaware County ones. If you’re a business owner, there’s a seat at the table through sponsorships, co-branded storytelling and “Designed in Delco” products that keep dollars local. You'll learn how, if you’re ready to serve, the new Delco Volunteers initiative can match individuals, families and teams with roles from reenactments and parade prep to artifact care and park cleanups, with educators and students getting classroom-ready resources and scholarship opportunities. With America's 250th Birthday Celebration upon us now, the goal reaches beyond a single year to create lasting memories, invest in historic and civic spaces and renew the habits of service that make communities strong. And this episode of the Good Neighbor Podcast helps kick it all off. America 250 PA Delco America250PADelco.org facebook.com/america250padelco instagram.com/america250padelco/--- About The Show--- Good Neighbor Podcast is a spotlight on local businesses in and around Delaware County, PA (“Delco” ) and Beyond... The executive producer and host, Bob Blaisse, is a community sponsorship advocate, business branding specialist, and publisher of several hometown magazines, including: Newtown Square Friends & Neighbors, Marple Friends & Neighbors and Newtown Edgmont Friends & Neighbors, mailed monthly to more than 12,000 homes in Western Delaware County, PA, and also available for reading online.

December 10, 202518 min

Global Travel Adventures Led By Delco's Former Army Ranger, Captain Joe Sacchetti

Global Travel Adventures Led By Delco's Former Army Ranger, Captain Joe SacchettiReady to travel abroad with people you actually want around the table? Then this episode of the Good Neighbor Podcast is for you. Listen to host Bob Blaisse's sit-down interview with Captain Joe Zacchetti— the decorated and now retired U.S. Army Ranger whose global mission is Highroads Traveler, his bespoke travel business that leads small-group journeys of 12–16 guests safely abroad and home again. In this episode, Captain Joe explains how he and his business partner and wife Domenica plan every journey around each group's common interests to gain a bespoke experience of a foreign country and culture through upscale accommodations, the best foods and sought-after places of beauty and history. It's all managed under low-stress logistics, in-country knowledge and language fluency. Instead of rolling with a crowd of strangers on a giant bus, let Joe and Domenica and their tour guides design a seamless itinerary without language barriers and with reservations never snagged without experience and connections. If you want to understand the benefits of what "going deeper” really means in traveling to Europe: experience Italy beyond Rome, Florence and Venice, into Umbria, Puglia and Sardinia. See a Spain that leans into Basque flavors or Andalusian courtyards, France that trades lines for markets and long lunches, or Portugal, which balances Lisbon energy with Douro calm. Highroads Traveler can take you down that path. Listen in if you’re ready to stretch, and hear how Captain Joe will map that desired, thoughtful adventure across the Balkans—Croatia, Montenegro, Bosnia—and further afield to Vietnam, Thailand or even an African safari on the Serengeti and Masai Mara, with a Kilimanjaro foothill add-on for those craving a touch of higher highroad travel with altitude. With curation and chemistry for the mission, discover how your own travel group can be led by Captain Joe towards four and five-star stays, zero-bad-meals and in-country traveling that never feels frantic but includes access, safety and the many locations and stories that guidebooks often miss. If you’re single and love to travel but are ready for the next level, or a couple with friends 45 years or older, with similar travel interests in culture, history, beauty, people and food, your Captain Joe Sacchetti Highroads Traveler journey begins now, with this episode of the Good Neighbor Podcast. Highroads Traveler HighRoadstraveler.com Joe@HighRoadsTraveler.com 610-613-3454--- About The Show--- Good Neighbor Podcast is a spotlight on local businesses in and around Delaware County, PA (“Delco” ) and Beyond... The executive producer and host, Bob Blaisse, is a community sponsorship advocate, business branding specialist, and publisher of several hometown magazines, including: Newtown Square Friends & Neighbors, Marple Friends & Neighbors and Newtown Edgmont Friends & Neighbors, mailed monthly to more than 12,000 homes in Western Delaware County, PA, and also available for reading online.

November 10, 202517 min

How A One-Month Teen Exchange Builds Real-World Confidence and Lifelong Global Friendships

How A One-Month Teen Exchange Builds Real-World Confidence and Lifelong Global FriendshipsFireworks, swim club afternoons and a new friend from Spain—July can reshape a teen’s world in the most ordinary, joyful ways, and this episode of the Good Neighbor Podcast will explain how, as Host Bob Blaisse sits down with Lisa Eller, Community Engagement Coordinator of Live N Learn. You'll hear Lisa unpack this non-profit organization's one‑month cultural exchange program that pairs bilingual Spanish teens with local families. Not for a year, but for a focused, high‑impact summer. The secret is the matching up of the teenagers by age, gender, interests and social style so the visiting student steps right into real life abroad with an American peer, from pickup hoops to beach days to backyard barbecues. Listen and learn what makes Live N Learn's program different from classic study abroad experiences. First, it matches teenagers with English fluency, verified on both sides, with American host families that are vetted with background checks and home visits, but the essentials are simple: a bed, three meals a day, and a willingness to fold a new teen into your normal routine. Live N Learn also removes guesswork with two free weekly activities—think pro baseball and soccer games, theme parks and regional must‑dos—so families can keep their plans while giving their guest an unforgettable slice of local culture. The episode reveals a bigger payoff than simple souvenirs. American teens build empathy and leadership as they include a peer in their friend group, translate the nuance of daily life, and discover how much they can teach and learn without a classroom. Many pairs plan return trips to Spain, and teachers can partner with Live N Learn for customized school travel that emphasizes authentic, local experiences over tourist lines. If you’ve wondered whether hosting is too much, learn how this July model offered by Live N Learn is a low‑risk way to try cultural exchange while gaining a global perspective at home. Lisa Eller, Live N Learn 937-470-8730 LiveNLearn.com facebook.com/LiveNLearnUSA --- About The Show--- Good Neighbor Podcast is a spotlight on local businesses in and around Delaware County, PA (“Delco” ) and Beyond... The executive producer and host, Bob Blaisse, is a community sponsorship advocate, business branding specialist, and publisher of several hometown magazines, including: Newtown Square Friends & Neighbors, Marple Friends & Neighbors and Newtown Edgmont Friends & Neighbors, mailed monthly to more than 12,000 homes in Western Delaware County, PA, and also available for reading online.