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

A 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 Dentistry
MightyBitesPD.com
facebook.com/mightybitespd
222.S. Newtown Street Rd. Newtown Square, PA
610-510-4592

--- 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.

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

The 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.

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

Ready 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.

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

Fireworks, 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.

A Third-Generation Guide To Choosing The Right Fireplace For Comfort, Safety and Savings

In this episode of the Good Neighbor Podcast, you'll hear how a warm home isn’t just about temperature; it’s about control, safety and the feeling you get when a room simply feels right. Listen to Good Neighbor Podcast Host Bob Blaisse interview Patrick Ryan, owner of The Stove Shop Fireplace Experts, a third-generation team serving the Philadelphia region from their showroom in Phoenixville, PA. You'll hear Pat decode the sometimes-confusing world of fireplaces, stoves and outdoor heat. And if you’ve ever wondered whether natural gas, wood, pellet or electric is best for a fireplace—or whether zone heating can cut heating bills without sacrificing comfort—this conversation is the warm-up you need.

You'll learn how a Level-Two chimney inspection sets the foundation for safe fireplace installs, when a gas insert beats a traditional open hearth and why pellet stoves excel in basements where steady, clean heat can rise through the home. And you’ll quickly come to an understanding that adding a fireplace to a blank wall can add direct-vent options with consideration of natural gas and propane options for cost and convenience. In this interview, Bob and Pat talk through the tradeoffs of ambience versus serious heat for the desired experience, which can even be tested by a stop at Pat's live-burn fireplace showroom at 20 East Pothouse Road, in Phoenixville, PA, to test remotes, see flame patterns and the difference fireplace technologies offer before buying.

If you're ready to warm up the lives in your home and want to start bringing the heat to your outdoor patio, with fire tables and overhead heaters for covered porches. Or if you're looking to learn how kamado grills and quality smokers change what’s possible for backyard kitchens, this episode of Good Neighbor Podcast is for you.

The Stove Shop Fireplace Experts
FireplaceExperts.com
facebook.com/fireplaceexperts
610-935-9334

--- 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.

From Home Workouts To Better Health and Peak Performance With Jeff Seleyo

If your gym came to you—and came with a real plan, a community and a Fitness Coach who actually listens, it may be the Delaware Valley's Jeff Seleyo who’s coming to meet you in person or online. But this episode of the Good Neighbor Podcast is the next best thing when the Fitness Trainer, author and founder of Del Val Fitness, Jeff Seleyo, sits down with Good Neighbor Podcast Host Bob Blaisse to share how his concierge training service fits real life: workouts at home, in your apartment gym, at the park or through a dedicated app that keeps you consistent when the day gets busy.

You'll hear Jeff break down the four pillars that drive lasting results—exercise, nutrition, sleep and stress management—and explain how his culinary background and nutrition certification turn healthy eating into something practical and repeatable. You'll learn how Jeff designs safe, effective health and fitness programs by starting with the respective stories of each of his clients: their medical history, injuries, goals and the deeper personal reasons why they want change. From there, he talks about how he maps training for each client that they'll stick with and then layers in accountability that feels supportive rather than pushy.

You’ll appreciate hearing why fitness credentials matter, how corrective exercise bridges the gap after physical therapy and what performance enhancement looks like for athletes who want an edge. Jeff shares examples across ages and abilities, from seniors focused on balance and mobility to a semi-pro pickleball player chasing speed, rotation power and repeat effort. And how even online experiences are prescribed to provide video demos, written cues, progress tracking and live community calls that turn solo training into shared momentum and friendships among Jeff's fitness clients.

If you’ve ever driven past the gym again or felt stuck on a plateau, this conversation offers a different path to remove the friction, personalize the plan and keep the feedback loop tight through a smarter way to train.

Del Val Fitness
DelValFitness.com
215-410-2209

--- 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.

Dr. Jennifer Brown, PT: Rewiring Movement To Turn Back Aging and Neurological Setbacks

What if expert therapy met you at your front door and trained your brain and body together? That simple idea drives this Good Neighbor Podcast conversation host Bob Blaisse has with Dr. Jennifer Brown, PT, DPT, GCS, founder of Dynamic Home Therapy and Neurofit, a practice she built for seniors and people living with neurological conditions who want to move better, speak clearly and stay independent. In this episode, Dr. Brown shares how her mobile outpatient model turns real-life spaces into a training ground for safer steps, steadier transfers and stronger routines, while the clinic anchors community and ongoing progress.

Hear Dr. Brown break down how physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech language pathology combine to tackle balance, gait, strength, voice, swallowing and cognition. Instead of a one-size-fits-all plan, you'll learn how Dr. Brown's team targets the goals that shape daily life: getting off the floor, cooking without fear of falls, projecting your voice at the table and protecting energy for the moments that matter. This conversation includes talk about aging in place, smart equipment choices, wheelchair evaluations and the practical difference between Medicare Part A home health and Medicare Part B outpatient services delivered in the home or at the clinic.

In this episode, you'll also learn about Dr. Brown's Neurofit community-driven approach to long-term wellness. From Rock Steady Boxing for Parkinson’s to cognitive brain games, voice groups, mindfulness and virtual classes, the focus is on sustaining gains long after insurance ends. With satellite locations and flexible options across the region, the message is clear: don’t wait for decline. Train it back with evidence-based care, accountability and a plan that fits your life.

If you’re caring for a parent, navigating Parkinson’s, MS, dementia or stroke recovery, or simply feeling the first signs of aging, this conversation offers concrete steps and renewed hope.

Dynamic Home Therapy and Neurofit
511 Old Lancaster Road, Suite 12, Berwyn, PA 19312
LiveDynamicNow.com
Info@LiveDynamicNow.com
610-225-2451

--- 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.

Reboot, Restore, Revive With R.N., Lisa Sullivan, Delivering IV and Injectable Therapies

If you have ever wished that the healthcare you need could come to you at your home or work location, then this episode of the Good Neighbor Podcast is for you. Listen to host Bob Blaisse interview Registered Nurse Lisa Sullivan, the owner and Founder of Reboot IV Therapy, to explore how mobile IV infusions, vitamin injections, peptides and medically overseen GLP‑1 support are changing wellness in Delaware County. In plain English, you’ll hear Lisa explain why tools like NAD, glutathione, B complex and B12 can help with energy, recovery and skin health, while Lisa shares who benefits from targeted drips like Myers cocktail, migraine relief, immunity boosts, hangover detox and athlete recovery. If you’re curious about GLP‑1s like semaglutide or tirzepatide, Lisa outlines the safety steps and ongoing support required to make them work responsibly.

Minutes into this episode, you'll learn how the IV and injectable therapies Lisa can administer by mobile delivery are designed for real life: busy parents, shift workers, weekend warriors and anyone who wants professional oversight with less friction. Learn all about the costs, which kinds of services are elective and how FSA/HSA cards can help to make costs tax-free. So if you live in Delco, Philly, Montgomery, Chester or Bucks Counties, and have been looking to hear more about IV Therapies delivered by a trustworthy, nurse-led service that can meet you where you are, this episode of the Good Neighbor Podcast and conversation with Lisa Sullivan, founder of Reboot IV Therapy, is a practical roadmap to take you there.

Reboot IV Therapy
facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581518665007
Newtown Square, PA
484-995-4398

--- 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.