In this powerful episode of Food, Family, and Philanthropy, we dive into the reality of food insecurity right here in Palm Beach County. Many assume South Florida is thriving—but behind the scenes, families are making impossible choices between rent and food.

Host sits down with Tony Hopper of Feeding South Florida and advisory council member Kye Akavia to uncover how this organization is providing millions of meals, supporting over 250 nonprofit partners, and creating real solutions through programs like culinary job training.

From eye-opening stories about hunger in our own neighborhoods to actionable ways you can make a difference, this episode highlights the true impact of community, compassion, and giving back.

If you’ve ever wondered how to help—or why it matters more than ever—this conversation will inspire you to take action.

Contact Michael Nathanson:
Email: Michael@soldbythebros.com
Website: https://soldbythebros.com/

What if the way we’ve always done school just isn’t working for a lot of kids?

Michael sits down with Sherri Divband, founder of Aramis Creative Learning Center, to talk about a different path for children with autism, ADHD, anxiety, and other developmental differences. Her approach centers on helping kids feel safe, confident, and empowered through animal connection, project based learning, and health and wellness.

They explore how traditional education can leave kids behind, especially those who don’t fit the standard mold, and why anxiety in children has become such a growing concern. Sherri shares how her own daughter’s experience led her to question everything and ultimately build a new model that gives kids more choice, creativity, and real world connection in how they learn.

The conversation also touches on parenting unique children, the impact of COVID on kids’ social development, biofeedback and holistic healing, and why helping children understand themselves emotionally can change their entire future. Sherri also shares details about launching the first Aramis center in Palm Beach and how the community can support the mission through events and donations.

Contact Michael Nathanson:
Email: Michael@soldbythebros.com
Website: https://soldbythebros.com/

What if the biggest impact happens before a family ever reaches a breaking point?

In this conversation, Michael Nathanson sits down with Dennis Miles, Executive Director, and Vincent D'Aria Palm Beach Advisory Board Chair of Children’s Home Society of Florida, to talk about the real work happening behind the scenes to support children and families across Palm Beach, Broward, and the Treasure Coast.

They break down what the organization actually does beyond what most people assume from the name. From preventing child abuse before it starts, to creating community hubs and family resource centers, to building a cradle to career model through community partnership schools, this conversation highlights how early support can change the entire trajectory of a child’s life.

Along the way, they share how programs like Safe Harbor, mentoring initiatives, and family visitation centers provide structure, stability, and connection for kids and families navigating real challenges. They also talk about the role of community collaboration, why prevention matters more than reaction, and how volunteers, donors, and local leaders can all play a part in creating lasting change.

If you’ve ever wondered how to make a meaningful difference in your community, this conversation makes it clear there’s a place for you in the work.

To learn more, support, or get involved with Children’s Home Society of Florida, visit their website or join their upcoming community events like the annual Generations Walk.

Contact Michael Nathanson:
Email: Michael@soldbythebros.com
Website: https://soldbythebros.com/

Food prices are up, people are stretched thin, and the need is closer than most of us want to believe. Michael Nathanson sits down with Jamie Kendall of the Palm Beach County Food Bank to talk about what food insecurity looks like in Palm Beach County, and what it takes to meet that need with dignity.

They get into the scale of the work, including a network of more than 200 partner agencies, the food bank’s tours and day to day priorities, and the backpack program that sends weekend food home through local schools. Michael also shares a story from Boynton Beach that put the reality of hunger into sharp focus, plus why empathy matters when it’s easy to judge who “should” need help.

They also touch on life in South Florida and beyond, from Lake Worth and Boca Raton to Cleveland roots, plus a quick detour into favorite local restaurants and seafood. If you’ve ever wondered how to give back with time, talent, or treasure, this one makes it simple.

Contact Michael Nathanson:
Email: Michael@soldbythebros.com
Website: https://soldbythebros.com/

Most of us love the ocean, but we don’t always think about what’s actually in it until someone puts it in plain language. Michael Nathanson sits down with Jack Lighton of 4OceanFoundation to talk about ocean bound plastic pollution, why it’s become such an urgent issue, and what it looks like to build real momentum behind cleanup and education.

Jack shares how a childhood sea turtle nesting experience in Tequesta helped shape his path, how his time at Loggerhead Marine Life Center connected him to 4Ocean’s co-founder Alex Schultz, and why the 4Ocean model works like a “duplex” with a public benefit corporation on one side and 4OceanFoundation on the other. They also get into what donors actually fund, what cleanups can look like for everyday people, and the stat that stopped Michael in his tracks about microplastics.

Plus, a quick detour into local favorites like Tampano on Las Olas, New York Prime, and The Butchers Club at PGA National, a nostalgic Book Of Awesome moment about Chicken McNuggets, and an unexpected sports rabbit hole into E1 electric boat racing.

Contact Michael Nathanson:
Email: Michael@soldbythebros.com
Website: https://soldbythebros.com/

Some conversations stay with you because they’re honest, human, and rooted in real community care. Michael Nathanson sits down with Shari Kaplan, founder of the Can’t Tell Foundation, to talk about what trauma healing can look like when we stop treating it like a one size fits all problem.

Shari shares the personal turning point that led her to build a trauma treatment protocol and why her work focuses on teens, young adults, and especially kids in foster care. They talk about integrative mental health support, how trauma shows up in the body, and why tools like EMDR, mindfulness, movement, and even self-defense can matter when you’re rebuilding safety and identity.

Along the way, the conversation stays grounded in real life: family dinners, food as comfort and regulation, and how community is built in unexpected places, from sports teams to shared traditions. Shari also shares what the foundation needs most right now, including volunteers to help raise money and support mental health wellness events.

Contact Michael Nathanson:
Email: Michael@soldbythebros.com
Website: https://soldbythebros.com/

Michael Nathanson sits down with William Freeman, founder and CEO of People of Purpose, a Florida nonprofit helping returning citizens rebuild their lives with stability, dignity, and real support. William shares how the idea for People of Purpose took shape while he was incarcerated, and how his own reentry experience became the blueprint for mentoring others. They talk about why communities often treat people like their sentence never ended, and how that mindset can push people right back into the prison cycle. You’ll also hear about practical barriers that don’t get discussed enough, like getting a driver’s license, finding housing, and building a real path to employment through support like CDL prep. Along the way, they keep it real with favorite local food spots, family, sports, and why connection matters more than judgment.

William Freeman became a Florida Certified Peer Specialist and now leads People of Purpose, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting returning citizens through reentry, mentorship, and stability resources. Learn more at peoplofpurposefl.org

Contact Michael Nathanson:
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In this special year end episode of Food, Family & Philanthropy, host Michael Nathanson looks back on the inspiring nonprofit leaders who pulled up a chair to share how they are changing lives. Michael revisits powerful conversations with organizations like Nations of Coaches, Sofia’s Hope, Denim and Diamonds, the YMCA of Boca Raton, Friends of Foster Children, Impact Achievement Learning Center, Military Recreational Divers Inc, Her Second Chance, Boca School for Autism, Friends of Loxahatchie, the Volen Center, the Hab Center, Nat King Cole Generation Hope, Lighthouse for the Blind and more.

From mentoring college athletes and supporting foster kids to dive therapy for veterans, autism education, adult day programs, music education and global housing and clean water initiatives, Michael highlights the real community impact behind each mission. He also shares practical ways you can help in 2026 through donating, volunteering, sponsoring events, and making introductions so these nonprofits can keep changing lives.

Contact Michael Nathanson:
Email: Michael@soldbythebros.com
Website: https://soldbythebros.com/