Heart to Heart with Christine Matus

About Heart to Heart with Christine Matus

What if one conversation could connect you to the right resource at the right time? Welcome to Heart to Heart with Christine Matus, a podcast dedicated to meaningful conversations that educate, inspire, and empower families. In each episode, Christine sits down with trusted professionals, advocates, caregivers, and community leaders to share practical knowledge, personal stories, and valuable resources that can help listeners navigate life's important decisions. From estate planning, elder care, special needs planning, disability advocacy, healthcare, caregiving, financial preparedness, and community support services, Heart to Heart explores the topics that matter most to individuals and families at every stage of life. With a warm and conversational approach, Christine helps break down complex subjects into clear, actionable insights, connecting listeners with experts who are making a real difference in their communities. Whether you're planning for the future, caring for a loved one, supporting a family member with special needs, or simply looking for trusted guidance, Heart to Heart offers the resources, perspectives, and conversations you need. Because sometimes the right conversation can change everything. New episodes feature expert interviews, educational discussions, and inspiring stories designed to help families make informed decisions with confidence.

Publisher

Christine Matus

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

10 Jun 2026

Latest episode

22 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

6 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   22 Jul 2026

   Ep.6 | Heart to Heart with Ellen Nalven: Who Will Be There When I'm Gone?

   In this episode of Heart to Heart, Christine Matus sits down with Ellen Nalven, former Executive Director and current Senior Advisor at Plan NJ, to discuss the importance of life planning for individuals with disabilities and the families who support them. Ellen shares how her lifelong commitment to helping people with disabilities led her from special education and supported employment into a career dedicated to advocacy, guardianship, and long-term planning. Christine and Ellen explor...

2. 

   14 Jul 2026

   Ep.5 | Heart to Heart with Barry Nash: The Importance of Planning Ahead

   In this episode of Heart to Heart, Christine Matus welcomes Barry Nash, Financial Advisor with C&A Financial Group, for an insightful conversation about financial planning, life transitions, and creating a strategy that provides confidence through every stage of life. Barry reflects on his 43-year career in the financial industry, which began as a trader on Wall Street at Lehman Brothers. Although he grew up with a father who was a stockbroker, he initially had little interest in followin...

3. 

   14 Jul 2026

   Ep.4 | Heart to Heart with Jeffrey Gerstenblatt: The Human Side of Litigation

   In this episode of Heart to Heart, Christine Matus sits down with Jeffrey Gerstenblatt, a New Jersey attorney whose practice focuses on litigation, family law, debt collection, and restraining orders. A lifelong New Jersey resident, Jeffrey shares his professional journey, the realities of practicing law, and why strong communication and dedication are at the core of serving clients well. Jeffrey reflects on his unexpected path into the legal profession. Originally hoping to become a sports b...

4. 

   17 Jun 2026

   Ep.3 | Heart to Heart with Chris Dorman: Simplifying the Mortgage Process

   In this episode of Heart to Heart, Christine Matus sits down with Chris Dorman of CMG Home Loans to discuss homeownership, the mortgage process, and the importance of helping buyers navigate one of the biggest financial decisions of their lives. Chris shares his approach to making the mortgage experience as simple and stress-free as possible for his clients. He explains how streamlining the process, maintaining clear communication, and providing personalized guidance can help individuals and ...

5. 

   17 Jun 2026

   Ep.2 | Heart to Heart with Steven Kass: Helping Businesses Thrive in the Digital Age

   In this episode of Heart to Heart, Christine Matus sits down with Steven Kaas of ShoreSite Web Designs for a conversation about entrepreneurship, technology, and the evolving digital world. Steven shares his experience as a business owner and reflects on the rewards that come from helping other businesses grow and succeed. He discusses the importance of building a strong online presence and explains why a website alone is no longer enough. Today's businesses must create an entire digital ecos...

6. 

   10 Jun 2026

   Ep. 1 | Heart to Heart with Jerry L. Green: Ending System Bullying Through Understanding

   In this episode of Heart to Heart, Christine Matus sits down with Jerry L. Green, a passionate advocate dedicated to helping students and families navigate educational systems and overcome barriers to success. Jerry shares the story behind his advocacy work and discusses his longstanding commitment to supporting students who have been marginalized, misunderstood, or pushed out of educational opportunities. What began as a mission to advocate for Black students facing exclusion from their scho...

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

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