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
At the forefront of a national movement, the Benjamin Goldberg Foundation is leading the way in social prescribing—an innovative approach that connects people to non-clinical supports, like the healing arts, to improve health and well-being.
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 EP8
From producing Revenge of the Nerds to building shelters for unhoused individuals — Peter Samuelson has always been driven by purpose.
In our latest episode of Sundays with Wendy, Peter joins me to talk about Finding Happy, his new book (out June 10!) that’s part memoir, part mentorship, and 100% heart.
We explore: What foster youth really need to thrive, why storytelling is a tool for social change, how a film producer ended up launching 7 nonprofits, and what it actually takes to “find happy” in today’s world.
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S12 EP7
What if your best tool in the doctor’s office is the same one you use to shop online?
In this eye-opening episode of Sundays with Wendy, Dr. Kapil Kapoor joins Wendy to explore the modern healthcare landscape—and why patients need to start thinking like empowered consumers.
Dr. Kapil Kapoor is a retina specialist, educator, and patient advocate committed to keeping compassion at the center of medicine. Learn more at www.wagnerkapoor.com
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S12 EP6
In this episode, Wendy sits down with author Tony Stewart to explore the story behind his moving memoir, Carrying the Tiger: Living with Cancer, Dying with Grace, Finding Joy While Grieving.
Tony opens up about the love story that shaped the book, the loss of his wife Lynn, and how writing became both a mirror and a map for his healing. Together, they reflect on what it means to hold grief with tenderness, to write from the truth of experience, and to find moments of joy—even in sorrow.
Learn more about Tony Stewart and his memoir Carrying the Tiger at: 🔗 www.tonystewartauthor.com
Upcoming Events
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Social Prescribing Toolkit Launch
April 30, 2025
Join us as we celebrate the launch of the Social Prescribing Roundtable Convening Toolkit — a comprehensive, 50+ page digital guide designed to help communities across the country replicate and scale Social Prescribing initiatives.
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BG Golf Event
June 25, 2025
Each year teams from around the country participate in a fun-filled day of golf to raise funds for The Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters.
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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!