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Wisdom WorkReweaving: Understanding, Undoing, and RelearningBio & Description:In this episode of Wisdom Work, Christy and Christa delve into the powerful concept of reweaving, the conscious act of unlearning, relearning, and reshaping the internal and external threads that comprise our lives. Whether those threads are tied to generational habits, cultural norms, or long-held personal beliefs, reweaving invites us to pause, reflect, and begin again, intentionally.Together, they unpack what it means to reweave your story, how to notice the patterns you've inherited or adopted, and how to shift them in ways that bring more alignment, balance, and healing—not just for yo...2025-07-2140 minWisdom WorkBeyond the Interview: Applying Johanna’s MessageBio & Description:In this episode of Wisdom Work, Christy and Christa reflect on their recent conversation with Johanna Kulp, author of Finding Peace with Your Body. Johanna shared powerful insights on helping women cultivate healthier, happier lives. Now, Christy and Christa are diving deeper to provide as much knowledge as possible, and a different perspective you can walk away with.They unpack the habits and strategies Johanna discussed, exploring how these practices show up in their own lives, and how they can be modeled for our children and the next generation.From personal...2025-06-1641 minWisdom WorkValidating Your Own FeelingsIn this episode of Wisdom Work, Christa and Christy explore what it means to validate your own feelings on the journey to self-peace. Whether it's finding support for yourself or learning how to show up for others, emotional validation can be one of the hardest and loneliest things we face. Together, they share how they’ve learned to harmonize with life’s challenges, drawing from personal, professional, and family experiences to grow into a more profound sense of inner peace.Join us for an honest conversation about personal growth, relationships, and cultivating more peace in everyday life. Let’...2025-04-2152 min
Be The GoodAdvocating for Women’s Sports: Alex’s Vision for PhillyBe The Good Media strives to elevate the GOOD—amplifying compassion-driven stories and encouraging the support of people and organizations focused on creating a lasting and positive impact. Christy McCaffrey is the owner, producer, and host of the podcast. She focuses on a theme of compassion, highlighting a diverse group of guests, each working in their own unique way to make a difference in their communities and society. In this episode of Be The Good Podcast, we’re joined by powerhouse business leader and sports advocate Alex Sykes, whose career spans international sports marketing, corporate leadership, and commu...2025-04-0148 minBe The GoodSteve Ziegler: Mercy's Mission in PhiladelphiaBe The Good Media strives to elevate the GOOD—amplifying compassion-driven stories and encouraging the support of people and organizations focused on creating a lasting and positive impact. Christy McCaffrey is the owner, producer, and host of the podcast. She focuses on a theme of compassion, highlighting a diverse group of guests, each working in their own unique way to make a difference in their communities and society. Steve Ziegler is the Director of Advancement and Operations at Mercy Neighborhood Ministries, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating economic opportunities and providing essential social services for the peo...2025-03-2538 minBe The GoodFashion, Justice & Impact: Dr. Kimberly McGlonn’s VisionBe The Good Media strives to elevate the GOOD—amplifying compassion-driven stories and encouraging the support of people and organizations focused on creating a lasting and positive impact. Christy McCaffrey is the owner, producer, and host of the podcast. She focuses on a theme of compassion, highlighting a diverse group of guests, each working in their own unique way to make a difference in their communities and society.Dr. Kimberly McGlonn is an award-winning social entrepreneur and thought leader working at the intersections of social justice & environmentalism. Her work has been featured by Fast Company, Inc Magazine, Es...2025-03-1834 minWisdom WorkLet ThemWe’re back! After a much-needed break, Christa and Christy are excited to dive into The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins. This book gave us so many lightbulb moments, and in this episode, we’re breaking down why learning to "let them" (be who they are, do what they do) and "let me" (focus on what brings us joy) can be life-changing.We’ll talk about:How trying to control others only drains usThe importance of setting healthy boundaries (without shutting people out)Learning to let go of what others think and focus on what makes...2025-03-1744 minBe The GoodGuiding Through Grief: Mary FitzGerald’s Work with ElunaBe The Good Media strives to elevate the GOOD—amplifying compassion-driven stories and encouraging the support of people and organizations focused on creating a lasting and positive impact. Christy McCaffrey is the owner, producer, and host of the podcast. She focuses on a theme of compassion, highlighting a diverse group of guests, each working in their own unique way to make a difference in their communities and society. For over 20 years, Mary FitzGerald has been a dedicated nonprofit executive in Philadelphia, championing youth and vulnerable communities through a focus on physical and mental wellness. With a strong bac...2025-03-1135 minBe The GoodDeveloping Good Sports with Beth DevineBe The Good Media strives to elevate the GOOD—amplifying compassion-driven stories and encouraging the support of people and organizations focused on creating a lasting and positive impact. Christy McCaffrey is the owner, producer, and host of the podcast. She focuses on a theme of compassion, highlighting a diverse group of guests, each working in their own unique way to make a difference in their communities and society. Beth Devine is the Executive Director of the Philadelphia Youth Sports Collaborative. With experience in nonprofit management, sports-based youth development programs, and the development of cross-sector partnerships, Beth works to...2024-10-1550 minBe The GoodCultivating Community Wellness with Flo ByarmsBe The Good Media strives to elevate the GOOD—amplifying compassion-driven stories and encouraging the support of people and organizations focused on creating a lasting and positive impact. Christy McCaffrey is the owner, producer, and host of the podcast. She focuses on a theme of compassion, highlighting a diverse group of guests, each working in their own unique way to make a difference in their communities and society. Flo Byarms is the director of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine community wellness initiative. Flo works to build and strengthen community relationships by implementing and managing wellness programs and...2024-10-0829 minBe The GoodCreating Affordable Vet Care for All with Robyn ColajezziBe The Good Media strives to elevate the GOOD—amplifying compassion-driven stories and encouraging the support of people and organizations focused on creating a lasting and positive impact. Christy McCaffrey is the owner, producer, and host of the podcast. She focuses on a theme of compassion, highlighting a diverse group of guests, each working in their own unique way to make a difference in their communities and society. Robyn is the Vice President of Development in the Philadelphia region at Emancipet. Emancipet is a nonprofit organization that operates low-cost veterinary clinics in neighborhoods nationwide to ensure that all...2024-10-0134 minBe The GoodMatching Need with Opportunity with Felicia RinierBe The Good Media strives to elevate the GOOD, amplifying compassion-driven stories and encouraging the support of people and organizations focused on creating a lasting and positive impact. Christy McCaffrey is the owner, producer, and host of the podcast. She focuses on a theme of compassion, highlighting a diverse group of guests, each working in their own unique way to make a difference in their communities and society. Felicia is the Executive Director of the GreenLight Fund Philadelphia, with over a decade of experience leading and expanding grassroots community engagement efforts across the Philadelphia metro area. Felicia f...2024-09-2437 minBe The GoodBuilding Philadelphia Up with Corinne O'ConnellBe The Good Media strives to elevate the GOOD—amplifying compassion-driven stories and encouraging the support of people and organizations focused on creating a lasting and positive impact. Christy McCaffrey is the owner, producer, and host of the podcast. She focuses on a theme of compassion, highlighting a diverse group of guests, each working in their own unique way to make a difference in their communities and society. Corinne is the CEO of Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia; she drives the strategic vision of HfH PHL, working towards a city where everyone has a decent place to live. She...2024-09-1746 min
The Conversation SeriesEp. 111: Christy McCaffrey - Owner of Be The Good Media, Founder and Executive Director of Project Scleroderma, Power of Storytelling, and moreI am honored to be sitting down with the Owner of Be The Good Media, the Host of Be The Good Podcast, and the Founder & Executive Director of Project Scleroderma, Christy McCaffrey.
Christy shares her inspiring journey and personal story that propelled her to advocate for awareness through creative storytelling.
We are digging into the genesis of Project Scleroderma and Be The Good Media, detailing the challenges of running a nonprofit, especially in terms of funding and production, as well as her strategy for compassionate storytelling aimed at impacting a broader audience. Christy offers insightful...2024-06-2649 minBe The GoodCompassion for All with Fritzi HorstmanBe The Good Media strives to elevate the GOOD—amplifying compassion-driven stories and encouraging the support of people and organizations focused on creating a lasting and positive impact. Christy McCaffrey is the owner, producer, and host of the podcast. She focuses on a theme of compassion, highlighting a diverse group of guests, each working in their own unique way to make a difference in their communities and in society.Fritzi Horstman is the Founder and Executive Director of the Compassion Prison Project. She is a Grammy-award-winning producer for her work on “The Defiant Ones,” has been a prod...2024-05-0749 minBe The GoodChoosing Your Impact with Hetal BamanBe The Good Media strives to elevate the GOOD - amplifying compassion-driven stories and encouraging the support of people and organizations who are focused on creating a lasting and positive impact. Christy McCaffrey is the owner, producer, and host of the podcast. She focuses on a theme of compassion, highlighting a diverse group of guests, each who is working in their own unique way to make a difference in their communities and in society. As a global health podcaster and storyteller, Hetal Baman helps social impact organizations tell their story through the p...2024-04-3056 minBe The GoodA Voice for the Disabled Community with Maria PendolinoBe The Good Media strives to elevate the GOOD - amplifying compassion-driven stories and encouraging the support of people and organizations who are focused on creating a lasting and positive impact. Christy McCaffrey is the owner, producer, and host of the podcast. She focuses on a theme of compassion, highlighting a diverse group of guests, each who is working in their own unique way to make a difference in their communities and in society. Maria Pendolino is a full-time professional voice actor and voiceover artist who has provided voiceover services for over a d...2024-04-2343 minBe The GoodRaising the Maternity Care Coalition with Marianne FrayBe The Good Media strives to elevate the GOOD - amplifying compassion-driven stories and encouraging the support of people and organizations who are focused on creating a lasting and positive impact. Christy McCaffrey is the owner, producer, and host of the podcast. She focuses on a theme of compassion, highlighting a diverse group of guests, each who is working in their own unique way to make a difference in their communities and in society. Marianne A. Fray is the President and CEO of Maternity Care Coalition (MCC). Marianne leads the day-to-day affairs of MCC...2024-04-1644 minBe The GoodCreating TREND Community with Maria PiconeBe The Good Media strives to elevate the GOOD - amplifying compassion-driven stories and encouraging the support of people and organizations who are focused on creating a lasting and positive impact. Christy McCaffrey is the owner, producer, and host of the podcast. She focuses on a theme of compassion, highlighting a diverse group of guests, each who is working in their own unique way to make a difference in their communities and in society. Maria Picone is a philanthropist, entrepreneur, USA Championship Rower, and, most importantly, a mother. After her daughter was born wi...2024-04-0933 minBe The GoodIncreasing Awareness & Acceptance While Empowering the Autistic Community with Sarah GreimBe The Good Media strives to elevate the GOOD - amplifying compassion-driven stories and encouraging the support of people and organizations who are focused on creating a lasting and positive impact. Christy McCaffrey is the owner, producer, and host of the podcast. She focuses on a theme of compassion, highlighting a diverse group of guests, each who is working in their own unique way to make a difference in their communities and in society. Sarah Greim is the executive director at The Timothy School. The Timothy School is the oldest nonprofit-approved private school i...2024-04-0230 minWisdom WorkThe PauseOn this episode of The Wisdom Work Podcast, listen as Christa and Christy explore the crucial topic of recognizing the significance of taking pauses in our fast-paced lives. They shed light on the importance of discerning when to hit the pause button, emphasizing the transformative power of prioritizing rest amidst the hustle and bustle of everyday life.Tune in as Christa and Christy share practical strategies and personal anecdotes on how to incorporate rest into our routines, highlighting its profound impact on our overall well-being. Whether it's carving out moments for self-care, embracing stillness, or simply allowing...2024-04-0141 minBe The GoodCultivating Compassion with Fernando RamirezBe The Good Media strives to elevate the GOOD - amplifying compassion-driven stories and encouraging the support of people and organizations who are focused on creating a lasting and positive impact. Christy McCaffrey is the owner, producer, and host of the podcast. She focuses on a theme of compassion, highlighting a diverse group of guests, each who is working in their own unique way to make a difference in their communities and in society. Fernando Ramirez founded Bridges 2030 to support underprivileged communities and the forcibly displaced. As a producer and developer of social i...2024-03-2637 minBe The GoodAmplifying Women's Voices with Jessi SheridanBe The Good Media strives to elevate the GOOD - amplifying compassion-driven stories and encouraging the support of people and organizations who are focused on creating a lasting and positive impact. Christy McCaffrey is the owner, producer, and host of the podcast. She focuses on a theme of compassion, highlighting a diverse group of guests, each who is working in their own unique way to make a difference in their communities and in society. With over 15 years of career experience in people and business operations, leadership, and organizational development, Jessi Sheridan prioritizes partnerships t...2024-03-1946 minBe The GoodThe Importance of Social Impact in Your Community with Darrien JohnsonBe The Good Media strives to elevate the GOOD - amplifying compassion-driven stories and encouraging the support of people and organizations who are focused on creating a lasting and positive impact. Christy McCaffrey is the owner, producer, and host of the podcast. She focuses on a theme of compassion, highlighting a diverse group of guests, each who is working in their own unique way to make a difference in their communities and in society. Darrien Johnson is the Founder & CEO of The Community Curator, a social impact consulting firm created to support individuals, organizations, and businesses in e...2024-03-1224 minBe The GoodBringing Hope Home with Paul IsenbergBe The Good Media strives to elevate the GOOD - amplifying compassion-driven stories and encouraging the support of people and organizations who are focused on creating a lasting and positive impact. Christy McCaffrey is the owner, producer, and host of the podcast. She focuses on a theme of compassion, highlighting a diverse group of guests, each who is working in their own unique way to make a difference in their communities and in society. Paul Isenberg is a co-founder and CEO of Bringing Hope Home, a nonprofit organization that helps families in the Philadelphia area. As the l...2024-03-0539 minWisdom WorkDream BigAs we celebrate entering a New Year, there will be a buzz about goals, intentions and dreams - OH MY! Christa and Christy have always enjoyed setting and accomplishing goals, but during this first episode of the year they share some important lessons they have learned on what works and what doesn't and how to align to dream up your life in the most graceful way. You might be surprised to hear how they achieve their dreams now. You won't want to miss this episode!Wishing our Wisdom Work Community a very Happy an Healthy New Year...2024-01-0146 minWisdom WorkRageOn this episode of The Wisdom Work Podcast, co-hosts Christy and Christa explore their personal experiences with rage in its various forms. The two had very different experiences of rage and it's interesting to hear the stories behind it. The conversation continues as they explain how they work with rage in their bodies, how they feel it to heal it and how it can be harnessed for personal growth and societal change. Get ready to be inspired, informed and empowered as you listen to this podcast episode on rage. As always, please reach out with topic suggestions, c...2023-11-0149 min
Mogil's Mobcast-A Scleroderma ChatEpisode #59 Christy McCaffrey: Founder of Project Scleroderma, Film ProducerToday's guest is film producer Christy McCaffrey. Christy's mom passed away from scleroderma. After the loss, she created a non-profit called Project Scleroderma. In our conversation, we talk about her mom's short journey with scleroderma, her mission with Project Scleroderma, and the films she has produced. 2023-10-2339 minWisdom WorkPerspectiveWelcome back to Season 3 of The Wisdom Work Podcast! We hope everyone had a great summer and that you are ready to dive back into some Wisdom Work topics with us that are sure to expand, heal, nourish and elevate you along your own inner path!On the first episode of Season 3 co-hosts Christa Mantey and Christy McCaffrey are discussing the topic of perspective. This conversation centers around how our perspective is ever changing as we grow and how our perspective shifts have so much to teach us - if we allow the shifts to...2023-10-0158 minWisdom WorkSurrender To SummerWe can often rush to pack so much into our summer schedule, caught up in the excitement of the nicer weather and the pressure to do all we can do to make it the best summer possible. But what if we instead decided to pause, slow down, be more intentional and surrender to the sweetness of the summer, savoring the simple moments and the simple joys? What do you remember most from your childhood summer memories? Many of our core memories from our youth are tied to the simple pleasures we experienced. Now is a great time for us...2023-06-0154 minWisdom WorkA Fresh StartThere is nothing like the freshness that spring offers us... a fresh perspective, a fresh opportunity to choose a new path or to simply move in an invigorating new direction!On this episode of the Wisdom Work podcast, hosts Christa and Christy are talking all about the joy and opportunity to be found in each moment of this new season as we spring forward with a fresh start!Be sure to follow @thewisdomwork on Instagram and reach out with any feedback or topic suggestions to thewidomwork@gmail.com2023-05-0145 minWisdom WorkBody ImageOn this episode of The Wisdom Work Podcast co-hosts Christa Mantey and Christy McCaffrey discuss how our body image affects us on many levels: emotionally, mentally and physically. This is a conversation that everyBODY can relate to!Be sure to follow @thewisdomwork on IG and please be sure to like, comment, follow and review "Wisdom Work With Christa and Christy".2023-04-0149 minWisdom WorkVulnerabilityOn this episode of the Wisdom Work Podcast, co-hosts Christa Mantey and Christy McCaffrey discuss the value of leaning into vulnerability and how necessary vulnerability is on the path to our greatest dreams, desires and goals.As always, Christa and Christy share real life examples of how they each have been challenged by vulnerable feelings. This conversation is a great validator for how vulnerability and fear can actually be indicators that you are about to level up in your life, and how important it is to be brave enough to stay the path!Be sure...2023-03-0653 minWisdom WorkSelf LoveWelcome to February! As we embark into this love centric, heart centered month, hosts Christa Mantey and Christy McCaffrey are making sure that we don't forget about the importance of self love!Self love is a hot topic these days, but what does it really mean and how do we get past the sometimes uncomfortable feelings around loving ourselves? That's what this episode is all about, and we sure do get into deep on this one!Be sure to follow @thewisdomwork on IG and YouTubeAnd as always, please reach out and share your...2023-02-0146 minWisdom WorkFeeling Into The New YearHappy New Year! As we head into 2023, our Wisdom Work co-hosts, Christa Mantey and Christy McCaffrey are discussing the importance of being present with whatever you are feeling at the start of the new year and how to take intentional and authentic steps forward towards our personal goals.Always keeping it real and following through with hopeful and supportive tips and tools, Christa and Christy are kicking off the New Year with a motivating and supportive conversation!SAVE THE DATE!!! Our Signature Wisdom Work Virtual Retreat, ALIGN + ALLOW, is coming...2023-01-1643 minWisdom WorkExpansionAs we close out 2022 our hosts Christa Mantey and Christy McCaffrey decided to focus on a topic they feel encompasses what this Wisdom Work journey is all about, and that is... expansion!On this episode of The Wisdom Work Podcast, Christa and Christy discuss what expansion means exactly and how taking this inner wisdom work journey ultimately gifts us with the beautiful rewards of personal freedom and the ability to dream big, expansive, dreams!As always, please reach out with any questions, comments or topic suggestions to TheWisdomWork@gmail.com and be sure to follow...2022-12-0144 minWisdom WorkGratitudeOn this episode of The Wisdom Work Podcast, co-hosts Christa Mantey and Christy McCaffrey discuss the importance of being grateful not only for the good and easy to appreciate moments in our lives but also the moments we feel challenged and find it harder to muster up a perspective of appreciation. Christa and Christy will walk you through how to cultivate a deeper appreciation for all the ways that those challenges have helped grow you into who you are today.As always, the Wisdom Work conversation focuses on our unique personal growth paths while offering a community...2022-11-0147 minWisdom WorkOwn Your LightOn this episode of The Wisdom Work Podcast co-hosts Christa Mantey and Christy McCaffrey discuss what it means to own your light and how we can show up as our truest selves to shine unapologetically!Follow @thewisdomwork on IG and send any topic suggestions or feedback to thewisdomwork@gmail.com!2022-10-0148 minWisdom WorkNew Season, New EnergySeason 2 is here! Christa and Christy are back for a brand new season of Wisdom Work and this month's episode the conversation is focused around how we can best transition forward into the new season of fall and best process your summer experiences - what are our take aways?With each new season comes the beautiful gift and opportunity to adopt a fresh new energy and to stop and take stock of what's working for you and what's not, to reassess your personal growth goals and take a moment to pause and reflect, showing appreciation for all...2022-09-0144 minWisdom WorkCreating MagicOn this episode of Wisdom Work, co-hosts Christa Mantey and Christy McCaffrey discuss how we can create magic in the mundane. It is easy to get caught in the loop of our routines and responsibilities and forget all about the possibility of creating magic in our lives. This conversation is all about how we can intentionally create more moments of magic, joy and a feeling of being connected to something bigger than ourselves - on a daily basis!***We would like to mention the fact that this episode was recoded prior to the recent events in Texas...2022-06-0140 minWisdom WorkShedding LayersOn this episode of The Wisdom Work Podcast co-hosts Christa Mantey and Christy McCaffrey are discussing how to focus on the process of shedding layers of ourselves and how beneficial and healing this can be. How can we normalize the process of change, growth, evolution, healing and all that comes along with it? That's exactly what we are diving into today. Be sure to reach out and join the conversation by following @thewisdomwork on Instagram or sending an email to TheWisdomWork@gmail.comAnd be sure to SIGN UP for the upcoming Wisdom Work "...2022-05-0148 minWisdom WorkModern MotherhoodOn this episode of the Wisdom Work Podcast, Christa and Christy crack open a conversation around what motherhood looks and feels like for us today, how we can navigate through all the shoulds and supposed to's that were given to us from generations before us, and how we as women and mothers today can best define what we want motherhood to be on our own unique terms and on our own unique paths.This episode covers self care, balance, boundaries, ambition, goals, and so much more!Follow @thewisdomwork on InstagramEmail any questions or t...2022-04-0146 minWisdom WorkCultivating A Healthy HomeThis episode of Wisdom Work is all about cultivating a healthy home environment. Christa and Christy discuss how we can intentionally create the energy that we want our homes to embody and how we can take steps to declutter, organize and better prioritize a healthy environment in our homes. This conversation is all about creating a more peaceful and aligned experience for yourself, your family and all who enter your home!Big shout out to our listener, Nellie @healthy_home_interiors who suggested this topic! We love hearing from our listeners and are truly focused on this be...2022-03-0148 minWisdom WorkHeart CenteredOn this episode of Wisdom Work, Christa and Christy are talking about how we can best tune into and listen to our hearts and how to truly operate from a heart centered place.Being that February is heart health awareness month this is a great time to be more intentional with your connection to your own heart, to get quiet enough to listen to what it might be telling you and to show up for yourself in all that ways that matter most to your heart.Don't forget to follow @thewisdomwork on Instagram! And send...2022-02-0122 min
Be The GoodCommitted To Ending Cancer with Tiffany and Nick JobWhen she was 37 years old, Tiffany Job – a wife, mom, and nurse was blindsided by her diagnosis with advanced non small cell lung cancer. Statistically this prognosis is grim, but Tiffany says that over the past year she has responded well to molecular targeted therapy, a relatively new field of treatment that is typically more effective than chemo and provides a much better quality of life.Soon after her diagnosis Tiffany says she told her husband Nick that she refused to leave this world without making an impact. Since then, having learned more about the magnitude of ca...2022-01-0437 minWisdom WorkCreating New SpaceAs we kick off the new year, we are talking about how we can best focus our minds and hearts around creating space for new growth, new opportunities and new experiences in 2022. We are often bombarded at the start of each year with all sorts of different tips, ideas, and offers to set goals and make resolutions, but we aren’t as often offered the opportunity to find ways to navigate making space in our lives for all the new energies and experiences we are hoping to bring into our lives.On this episode of Wi...2022-01-0142 min
Be The GoodThe Block Gives Back with Hakeem RuizHakeem Ruiz is the Vice President of an organization called The Block Gives Back. The Block Gives back is a non profit organization that aims to promote community involvement and engagement by targeting issues within the community and devising a plan to recruit local volunteers, businesses, organizations and community leaders to help in working towards a solution.Created by a group of friends from high school, this organization is showing up for communities all over the city of Philadelphia in a big way to give back and promote community involvement and support. Their mission has caught the...2021-12-1429 min
Be The GoodTackling Plastic Pollution with Julie AndersonJulie Andersen is the CEO of a global organization called Plastic Oceans International. This non profit organization’s goal is to end plastic pollution and to foster sustainable communities worldwide. They operate on the belief that we can and must act locally in order to create change globally. Julie’s career has focused on communicating new means to improve and safeguard human health and the environment from the negative effects of industrial development. She has worked in public health and non profit management internationally for the past 15 years, including the U.S., Japan, Hong Kong and Thailand. Julie’...2021-12-0728 min