Mellisa and Sophia Allen join Mark on The Up Beat to talk about their new Liv Like Liv charitable foundation in memory of their daughter and sister, Olivia. Liv lost her valiant battle against leukemia in March 2024, but not before starting a movement to Live Like Liv. Hear how their efforts will help other families affected by cancer and honor Olivia’s beautiful legacy of positivity.

In this powerful episode, Trisha Sena recounts the terrifying ordeal of her daughter’s abduction and the heart-wrenching days that followed. She shares the emotional rollercoaster they’ve been on and how her family is healing and finding unexpected strength. Plus, you won’t believe the heartwarming gesture Trisha made to the kidnapper’s daughter.

In this powerful episode, Trisha Sena recounts the terrifying ordeal of her daughter’s abduction and the heart-wrenching days that followed. She shares the emotional rollercoaster they’ve been on and how her family is healing and finding unexpected strength. Plus, you won’t believe the heartwarming gesture Trisha made to the kidnapper’s daughter.

Find comfort, practical guidance, and hope for your own journey of healing on this episode of The Up Beat. Mark sits down with Father Scott VanDerveer, a Catholic priest whose compassionate counsel has touched countless lives. Father VanDerveer shares his perspective on navigating grief, offering profound wisdom.

The Tompkins family was blindsided by the sudden death of their beloved father and husband, Mike, from an unexpected heart attack. On this episode of The Up Beat, discover how Mike’s wife and sons have found strength in the face of overwhelming loss by keeping his memory alive and leaning on support from others.

Maureen and Ken Provost faced the heartbreaking loss of their son, Dan, to a drug overdose. In this emotional episode of The Up Beat, they open up about their journey through grief and how they’ve transformed their pain into a powerful mission to prevent other families from facing the same tragedy. Tune in to hear their inspiring story of resilience, advocacy, and hope for a future where addiction doesn't have to mean losing a loved one.

This episode shares the extraordinary heroism of the late New York State Police Investigator and beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend Nicholas Georgeadis. Nick lost his life in April 2023 to cancer that was attributed to his selfless work at ground zero following the 9/11 terrorist attacks in New York City. Nick’s father, sister, and brother-in-law sat down with us to discuss his incredible life as well as an upcoming 5K charity event that they have organized in Nick’s memory. It’s their way of keeping his incredible spirit alive and honoring the courage, compassion, and dedication to serving others that were hallmarks of his life.

We’re joining forces with Jake’s Help from Heaven to hear how Heather Straughter and her husband, Brian, and their family have turned the heartbreaking loss of their beloved little boy into a force for good—improving the quality of life for those who suffer from debilitating illness. We ask questions of each other, sharing how we’ve turned personal tragedy into triumph for others.