
Real Science.
Real People.
Real Change.
The Benjamin Goldberg Foundation’s mission is to inspire and empower children, caregivers, and communities through education, integrative programming, and advocacy of the healing arts.
Our Impact
20,000
Patients experience healing arts through the ‘Benjamin Goldberg Playroom’ at the Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters.
5,000
Lives impacted through community events and our online Peace Out Portal an online hub of resources, tools, and inspiration.
2,000
Healthcare workers enlightened and connected through conferences, grand rounds, and educational platforms.
As Virginia-based Social Prescribing leaders, we foster healthcare models that connect patients and their families to evidence-based interventions like art, music, dance, and meditation.
The Sundays with Wendy Podcast is hosted by Wendy, an advocate for the healing arts and forever Ben’s loving mother.
Latest Episodes
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S12 EP15
Are you already channeling? You might be—through music, art, or even those moments when the right words come just when a friend needs them.
In this conversation with Monica Rao, we explore: everyday ways channeling shows up in our lives, how love and letting go open us to deeper connection, Monica’s story of awakening after a near-death experience, and a gentle guided meditation to help you try it for yourself.
At BGF, we believe healing happens through connection—this episode is a reminder that we all have access to it.
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S12 EP14
In this episode of Sundays with Wendy, I’m joined by Monica Rao, spiritual life coach, meditation guide, artist, and channeler of divine light. Together, we explore what it means to move from the noise of the mind into the wisdom of the heart.
Through a live channeling, Monica guides listeners into a state of unconditional love, expanded awareness, and deeper intuition. We share stories of healing, creative awakening, and what becomes possible when we shift from thinking to feeling, from fear to love.
If you’ve ever longed to quiet the mind, connect with your heart, and experience the presence of divine guidance — this conversation will meet you exactly where you are.
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S12 EP13
What if healing isn’t out there—but in the quiet return to your own knowing?
In this deeply personal conversation, Dr. Charlene Hudson returns to Sundays with Wendy to share insights from her unexpected year in Austria—where she studied innovation, joined energy circles, and rediscovered the power of healing beyond the box.
Together, they explore the body’s innate healing intelligence, tuning forks, spontaneous recovery, and why we’re only at the tip of the iceberg when it comes to understanding healing.
Upcoming Events
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From Ben’s Story to a Movement: Mini Documentary Virtual Premiere
October 29, 2025
Join us for the virtual premiere of our new mini documentary exploring the story behind the Benjamin Goldberg Foundation and our work in social prescribing.
Following the screening, join our founder, medical advisor, and the filmmaker for an intimate fireside chat about the power of human connection, creativity, and compassion in transforming care.
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Imagine
November 15, 2025
Join us for Imagine, BGF’s annual fundraising event. A night to honor the partnerships and shared commitment that make this work possible. We can't wait to see you there!
Our Imagine fundraiser will bring together friends, partners, and supporters for an inspiring night of live music, hors d'oeuvres, cocktails, a raffle, and a silent auction—all in the beautiful Miller Studio at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts in Virginia Beach.
Sponsorship Opportunities Available
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Healing Arts in Medicine Conference
January 31, 2026
The 2026 Healing Arts in Medicine Conference explores how music, meditation, and mind-body practices are reshaping healthcare. Through research, real-world applications, and personal experience, our speakers will highlight the measurable impact of these approaches on health and well-being.
Join healthcare professionals, researchers, and wellness advocates as we explore the evidence behind the healing arts and their growing role in medicine.