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The Up Beat Podcast

The Up Beat is a podcast about perseverance and hope for anyone facing loss or adversity who wants some help looking up.

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Etienne’s Story: Losing His Dad, Healing, and Finding Happiness Again

Wednesday May 04, 2022

Etienne’s Story: Losing His Dad, Healing, and Finding Happiness Again

Wednesday May 04, 2022

Kelly’s Angels is a community of connection and support that keeps growing by the day. Hear 8th grader Etienne talk candidly about  Lessons in humanity.

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Lessons in Courage and Kindness

Wednesday Apr 13, 2022

Lessons in Courage and Kindness

Wednesday Apr 13, 2022

Teacher and cancer survivor Geoff Bizan shares the lessons he has learned after battling a form of non-Hodkins Lymphoma during the COVID-19 pandemic. Plus, he reflects on his desire to pay forward the support he was shown and how a young student’s own battle with cancer helped him do just that.

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Finding Love After Loss

Wednesday Feb 09, 2022

Finding Love After Loss

Wednesday Feb 09, 2022

The death of a spouse can bring unimaginable grief. On this episode of The Up Beat, hear Annamaria’s story of navigating the unexpected death of her husband, Joe, when their children were very young. She felt “stuck” in her grief for a long time, but explains how she was eventually able to move forward and ended up finding love again. 

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Healing Power of Music, Part 2 - Jeff Brisbin

Wednesday Jan 26, 2022

Healing Power of Music, Part 2 - Jeff Brisbin

Wednesday Jan 26, 2022

Musician Jeff Brisbin helps us conclude our series on the healing power of music by playing some original songs from his albums, “Foreverly” and “Blame It On Love.” Jeff also opens up about how music helped him through the unimaginable grief of losing his son to suicide and other hardships he’s faced.

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Healing Power of Music, Part 1 - Ray Agnew

Wednesday Jan 12, 2022

Healing Power of Music, Part 1 - Ray Agnew

Wednesday Jan 12, 2022

Music is often recognized as being therapeutic. Musician and songwriter Ray Agnew joins Mark Mulholland on this first of two episodes dedicated to exploring the healing power of music. Hear Ray perform songs that are sure to touch your heart.

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Handling Holiday Stress & Making Resolutions Stick

Wednesday Dec 08, 2021

Handling Holiday Stress & Making Resolutions Stick

Wednesday Dec 08, 2021

The happiest time of the year can also be the most stressful. Psychologist Dr. Gerry Florio returns to The Up Beat to help us get into the holiday spirit, learn how to keep stress low, and make those new year’s resolutions stick. 

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Grieving & Finding Joy Again

Wednesday Nov 24, 2021

Grieving & Finding Joy Again

Wednesday Nov 24, 2021

Hear award-winning author and poet Kimberley Pittman-Schulz share practical tips that can serve as an “emotional flak jacket” for dealing with grief. Plus, Kimberley will provide some insights for living a life of joy. 

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Money & Legal Matters

Wednesday Nov 10, 2021

Money & Legal Matters

Wednesday Nov 10, 2021

Finances and legal paperwork are the last things anyone wants to think about when losing a loved one. However, there are some very important decisions that need to be made to ensure your family is taken care of. Mark Mulholland is joined by a financial expert and a lawyer to help sort it all out.

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Battling Sugar Bugs and Childhood Cancer

Wednesday Oct 27, 2021

Battling Sugar Bugs and Childhood Cancer

Wednesday Oct 27, 2021

Dental hygienist and author Carrie Wucinich of Las Vegas is on a mission to beat childhood cancer by selling a million copies of her children’s book. It all started when Carrie heard a stranger tell a story about the death of her son. That story set into motion a beautiful friendship and an unwavering commitment to help children affected by cancer and their families.

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A Candid Conversation With the Mulhollands

Monday Oct 11, 2021

A Candid Conversation With the Mulhollands

Monday Oct 11, 2021

Mark Mulholland kicks off season two of The Up Beat podcast with an intimate conversation with his two young adult children, Connor and McKenna. Hear the Mulhollands' heartfelt reflections on growing up without their mom, Kelly, how they’ve coped, and what they’ve learned along the way.

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Captain of the Ship: How Parents Can Help Children Navigate Grief

Wednesday Jun 30, 2021

Captain of the Ship: How Parents Can Help Children Navigate Grief

Wednesday Jun 30, 2021

On the Season 1 sign-off episode of The Up Beat Podcast, renowned psychologist and parenting expert Dr. Randy Cale offers practical advice to help families coping with grief from the loss of a loved one or a divorce. Dr. Cale has tips to set parents up for success in modeling the behaviors that will provide reassurance and hope. Plus, Mark Mulholland gives a sneak preview of some of the episodes we’ll be working on for Season 2. Subscribe to The Up Beat so you don't miss new episodes in the fall of 2021.

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Meredith‘s Story and the Mother-Lovin‘ Virtual 5K

Wednesday May 05, 2021

Meredith‘s Story and the Mother-Lovin‘ Virtual 5K

Wednesday May 05, 2021

With Mother's Day fast approaching, mom and breast cancer survivor Meredith Ellis sits down with Mark Mulholland to share her inspiring story. In doing so, Meredith reminds us why Kelly's Angels' Mother-Lovin' Virtual 5K on Mother's Day weekend is gaining national support and becoming a beautiful movement of kindness.

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Letters to a Future Champion with Dottie Pepper

Wednesday Apr 07, 2021

Letters to a Future Champion with Dottie Pepper

Wednesday Apr 07, 2021

Golf legend Dottie Pepper is out with an inspiring, heartfelt new book that illuminates the value of mentorship and shares important life lessons she learned from her coach and mentor, Mr. George Pulver, Sr. Hear Dottie's emotional conversation with Mark Mulholland and her thoughts on persevering in this episode of The Up Beat.

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Paying It Forward

Wednesday Mar 24, 2021

Paying It Forward

Wednesday Mar 24, 2021

Sara Cadoret is a breast cancer survivor whose inspiring story and passion for paying it forward shines a bright light on the remarkable strength and beauty of the human spirit. Sara’s emotional conversation with Mark Mulholland will leave you with renewed sense of hope and encouragement for rising above adversity. 

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Scooby Doo Pajamas

Wednesday Mar 10, 2021

Scooby Doo Pajamas

Wednesday Mar 10, 2021

Kelly’s Angels is helping to spread the word about a great project called Scooby Doo Pajamas. It’s a book of essays from adults whose childhoods were affected by the loss or illness of a loved one. Hear from the mother-daughter duo that’s bringing this special book to life and how our listeners can contribute to its pages. 

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Food for the Soul with Rachael Ray

Tuesday Feb 23, 2021

Food for the Soul with Rachael Ray

Tuesday Feb 23, 2021

Rachael Ray is our guest on this episode of The Up Beat podcast! Listen to hear America’s beloved celebrity cook, author, talk show host, and philanthropist open up about the impact of the pandemic, her mom’s enduring life lessons, and comfort food! She’ll also share her tips for persevering through adversity. Listen to Mark Mulholland’s conversation with the one and only Rachael Ray! 

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Kristin‘s Story

Wednesday Feb 10, 2021

Kristin‘s Story

Wednesday Feb 10, 2021

Kristin Hansen was pregnant with her second daughter when her husband, Keith, was diagnosed with a rare type of cancer called multiple myeloma. More than a decade after his death, Kristin talks candidly with Mark Mulholland about the trying times she and her family went through and how family, friends, and a community of supporters helped lift her up along the way.

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Laughter is The Best Medicine

Wednesday Jan 27, 2021

Laughter is The Best Medicine

Wednesday Jan 27, 2021

We’ve all heard the old adage, “laughter is the best medicine.” But is it true? Does it really help you feel better to laugh? Mark Mulholland gets the scoop when he’s joined by comedian Steve Van Zandt, Dr. Gerry Florio, and some special guests sharing stories of humor’s ability to heal. Featuring celebrity impressions and some jokes that are sure to make you smile!

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Read Me a Story

Tuesday Jan 12, 2021

Read Me a Story

Tuesday Jan 12, 2021

Journalist and author John Gray talks with Mark Mulholland about the power of storytelling and routine in helping children—and adults—cope with the loss of a loved one. Hear special guests read touching excerpts from John’s book, “God Needed a Puppy.” 

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Coping with Grief

Monday Jan 11, 2021

Coping with Grief

Monday Jan 11, 2021

In its debut episode, The Up Beat explores how to rediscover joy after a terrible life loss. Host Mark Mulholland talks with psychologist Dr. Gerry Florio about the emotional and physical impact of grief and practical ways to get through tough times.

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The Up Beat Podcast

The Up Beat is a podcast about perseverance and hope hosted by TV news reporter and anchor Mark Mulholland. It’s a podcast for anyone and everyone who has experienced loss or faced adversity and wants support and some help looking up. 

Mark is the founder of Kelly’s Angels, a charitable organization dedicated to helping families in New York’s Capital Region smile again after the loss of a parent or child, or who are currently battling a life-threatening condition. Mark’s children, Connor and McKenna, were only 7 and 5 when they lost their mom, Kelly, to breast cancer in 2007. The Mulhollands know how heavy the weight of grief can be. They also know how love and kindness from others can lift you up and strengthen your spirit.

The Up Beat strives to help its listeners stay positive through tough times—whether it’s the loss of a loved one or a job, a health battle, or a divorce. This uplifting podcast features conversations with medical experts, life coaches, authors, special guests, and people who have persevered through adversity sharing their advice and stories of hope and resilience. 

Subscribe to The Up Beat wherever you listen to podcasts and encourage your friends and family to do the same! 

Special thanks to The Up Beat underwriters. All proceeds from this podcast benefit Kelly’s Angels, a 501(c)(3) charity. If your business or organization is in interested in being an underwriter of The Up Beat, email us at TheUpBeatPod@gmail.com.

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