Transforming the healthcare experience through the healing arts

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

The Sundays with Wendy Podcast is hosted by Wendy, advocate for families and forever Ben’s loving mother.

Latest Episodes

  • S11 EP6

    Prepare for the Season 11 wrap-up as Wendy takes the hot seat in this finale! 🎙️ Reflecting on the powerful Sunday Wisdom Bombs from Episode 1, Wendy and Sophia Wastler, founder of the Starz Program, tackle the big question: Why do we need to heal?

    Curious about what’s been happening this season and the deeper meaning behind Sundays with Wendy? Tune in for the recap, and stay until the end for Wendy’s unforgettable Drop the Mic Moment!

    The conversation also dives into how the Starz Program aligns with social prescribing. Since 2005, it has been enriching children’s lives through movement and creativity and is now set to make an even greater impact with its national franchising expansion.

  • S11 EP5

    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.

  • S11 EP4

    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.

Upcoming Events

  • 2025 Healing Arts in Medicine Virtual Conference

    02.08.25 | 8:00am-12:00pm

    An evidence-based training conference for the medical community and general public on the role of healing arts in medicine. The 2025 conference will feature national and local experts in the field of social prescribing.

We can change the story.

Learn how BGF has helped to transform healthcare experiences through the healing arts since 2018.