Listen to the Helpers

Fred Rogers Institute
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The Fred Rogers Institute advances the legacy of Fred Rogers by investing in the strengths of families and caring adults to support the healthy development of children. Join us as we elevate the voices of helpers to share their stories, while grounding conversation in the work of Fred Rogers.

Episodes

  1. 6D AGO

    Questions of Care with Dr. Drew Petersen

    Dr. Drew Petersen, an ENT Physician, joins Sarah and Kenzee on this episode of Listen to the Helpers to talk about being a helper in his hometown and his journey to finding his helping profession. Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1IGWEDJo32b6YdMoXskP6w?si=f7adbe3d3cd049e8 Learn more about the Fred Rogers Institute at www.fredrogersinstitute.org.

    36 min

  2. 12/22/2025

    Radical Acceptance with Russell Boaz

    Early Childhood Educator Russell Boaz joins Sarah and Kenzee on this episode of Listen to the Helpers to share what being a helper means to him, and how the life and work of Fred Rogers inspires him both in and out of the classroom.Learn more about the Fred Rogers Institute at www.fredrogersinstitute.org.

    32 min

  3. 12/11/2025

    Permission to Dream with Cassie Velasco

    Cassie Velasco, Director of Children’s Services at Women’s Resource Center to End Domestic Violence, joins this episode of Listen to the Helpers to talk about the important work she does in supporting children and families experiencing domestic violence.  If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, the National Domestic Violence Hotline is confidential and available 24/7 by calling 1.800.799.SAFE (7233) or texting “START” to 88788. The National Domestic Violence Hotline can help with safety planning and connecting with local resources. Learn more about the Fred Rogers Institute at www.fredrogersinstitute.org.

    35 min

  4. 11/27/2025

    From Watch to Wonder with Mallory Mbalia

    On this episode of Listen to the Helpers, Sarah and Kenzee are joined by Mallory Mbalia, Director of Learning and Education at Fred Rogers Productions, who shares her role in sharing high quality children’s media that extends the legacy of Fred Rogers. Explore all that Fred Rogers Productions has to offer here: https://www.fredrogers.org/ Learn more about the Fred Rogers Institute at www.fredrogersinstitute.org.

    29 min

  5. 11/13/2025

    Introducing the Six with Sarah Goehring and Kenzee Knott

    Just as Fred Rogers encouraged us to look for the helpers, Listen to the Helpers is a podcast created by the Fred Rogers Institute to elevate the voices of helpers everywhere. Join co-hosts Sarah Goehring and Kenzee Knott for an introduction to Listen to the Helpers and the Six Fundamentals of Learning and Growing.Learn more about the Fred Rogers Institute at www.fredrogersinstitute.org.

    41 min
  6. Listen to the Helpers Trailer

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    Listen to the Helpers Trailer

    Fred Rogers once said, “When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, "Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.” Listen to the Helpers is created by the Fred Rogers Institute to elevate the voices of helpers everywhere. To learn more about the Fred Rogers Institute and our initiatives, visit fredrogersinstitute.org.

    1 min

Trailer

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About

The Fred Rogers Institute advances the legacy of Fred Rogers by investing in the strengths of families and caring adults to support the healthy development of children. Join us as we elevate the voices of helpers to share their stories, while grounding conversation in the work of Fred Rogers.

Information

  • Creator
    Fred Rogers Institute
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Fred Rogers Institute
  • Show Website
    Listen to the Helpers