Good Neighbor Podcast: Pittsburgh

What makes Carin Fraioli with Gateway Rehab a good neighbor?

Breaking down the walls of addiction stigma requires understanding, compassion, and accessible resources. Carin Fraioli brings 25 years of frontline experience at Gateway Rehabilitation Center to our conversation, revealing how substance use disorders are legitimate medical conditions—not moral failings or character flaws.

"These are not bad people," Car...

What makes Larry Forletta with Forletta Investigative Security Consultant a good neighbor?

Looking for the truth behind private investigations without the TV gloss? We sit down with former DEA agent turned PI, Larry Forletta, to unpack how real cases unfold, why integrity is non-negotiable, and what clients should expect when the goal is facts that stand up in court. Larry traces his path from Maryland State Police to undercover nar...

What makes Maureen Burch with Greater Pittsburgh Masonic Center a good neighbor? 

Think that grand stone building on Cemetery Lane is off-limits? We open the doors with Maureen Burch from the Greater Pittsburgh Masonic Center and reveal a community-first venue hiding in plain sight- just seven minutes from downtown, rich in history, and designed for real-world events. From conferences and performances to weddings and milestone cele...

What makes Leslie Bonci with Active Eating Advice by Leslie Bonci a good neighbor?  

Think eating well has to feel like punishment? Registered dietitian Leslie Bonci joins us to flip that script with an approach built on addition, not fear. From her Pittsburgh roots to decades with elite teams like the Steelers and the Chiefs, Leslie shares how Active Eating Advice helps real people create plates they can enjoy and sustain- without ...

What makes David Luczak with Pallas Associates a good neighbor? 

A letter from the IRS shouldn’t send your heart racing. We bring on enrolled agent and local neighbor, David Luczak of Pallas Associates, to demystify what those notices really mean, how representation works, and why the smartest tax strategy isn’t a giant refund- it’s paying the least tax legally over time. With experience that runs from banking to working inside the...

What makes Max Troiano with Independence Care a good neighbor?  

Keep your parents at home, safe and supported, without guessing your way through the maze of options. We sit down with Independence Care’s Max Troiano for a candid, hopeful conversation about what real home care looks like when it’s done well: practical help in the kitchen and living room, reliable transfers and mobility support, and a concierge mindset that fills the ...

What makes Cacie Wrye with Wrye Wellness a good neighbor? 

Forget the cold, clinical vibe- this conversation is all about care that feels human. We sit down with Dr. Cacie Wrye of Wrye Wellness to explore how a consent-first, trauma-informed approach can make chiropractic accessible, warm, and effective for people who’ve felt unseen or unsafe in traditional settings. From bright colors and plants to clear language and choices at ev...

What makes Jeff Pollock with Law & Mediation Office of Jeffrey Lawrence Pollock, Esquire a good neighbor? 

What if hiring a lawyer felt less like bracing for a battle and more like getting a steady guide through tough decisions? That’s the promise veteran Pittsburgh attorney and mediator Jeff Pollock brings to the table- clarity, collaboration, and client-first care grounded in nearly four decades of practice.

We dig i...

What makes Christopher Mcnally with Karpeles Manuscript Museum Library a good neighbor?

Ever stood inches from a page that redirected history? We sit down with director Christopher McNally inside a 101-year-old Pittsburgh church reborn as the Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum—a quiet, free space where original documents from Columbus, Elizabeth I, Catherine the Great, Beethoven, Chopin, and even J.R.R. Tolkien are preserved and sh...

What makes Tim Gottus with Valent Wealth a good neighbor? 

What happens when a wealth manager decides to break away from an industry filled with "salespeople disguised as advisors"? Tim Gottus of Valent Wealth joins the Good Neighbor Podcast to share his journey from financial instability in childhood to building a wealth management firm that truly puts clients first.

Growing up in what he calls a "financial...

What makes Dr. David Radziercz with Pittsburgh Upper Cervical Chiropractic a good neighbor?  

What if your body could hold a chiropractic adjustment for weeks instead of days? That's the reality Dr. Dave Redzeris discovered when he first experienced upper cervical care—a revelation that transformed his approach to healing and eventually led him to co-found Pittsburgh Upper Cervical Chiropractic with his wife, Dr. Martina Carlin...

What makes Dr. Michael Savko with Animal Healing NOW a good neighbor?  

Could your furry friend benefit from a different kind of healing? Dr. Michael Savko brings 25 years of experience in holistic animal therapy to this eye-opening conversation about the power of complementary veterinary care.

What sets Animal Healing Now apart isn't just their expertise in animal chiropractic and bodywork, but their unique collaborat...

What makes Nicole Capozzi and Joshua Hogan with BoxHeart Gallery good neighbors? 

Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of an art gallery? In our latest episode, we dive deep with Nicole Capozzi and Joshua Hogan, the dynamic duo behind BoxHeart Gallery, who've spent nearly 25 years creating a vibrant art ecosystem in Pittsburgh's Bloomfield neighborhood.

Nicole and Joshua shatter the myth that art galleries...

What makes Lynn Berry with Bridge Insurance Group a good neighbor? 

What happens when life throws you a curveball? For Lynn Berry, founder of Bridge Insurance Group, an unexpected detour from medical school led to a fulfilling 40-year career helping people navigate the complex world of insurance. Her story reminds us that sometimes our greatest contributions come from the paths we never planned to take.

"We show up wi...

What makes Jamie Cassara with Cassara Interiors a good neighbor? 

What makes a house truly feel like home? According to Jamie Cassara, founder of Cassara Interiors, it's thoughtful design that enhances your quality of life. Walking into a well-designed space feels distinctly different from entering one that hasn't been carefully considered—a difference that can transform your daily experience.

During our conversa...

What makes Dr. Barbara Schwark with Clear Intentions a good neighbor?  

What does it take to break through invisible barriers and achieve what seems impossible? Dr. Barbara Schwark knows the answer lies deeper than most realize.

When Dr. Barbara discovered coaching in the early 90s, it wasn't yet mainstream. After experiencing profound personal transformation through a seminar called Insight Pittsburgh, she recognized ...

What makes Amanda Linder with Rolling Hills Landscapes a good neighbor?

Quality matters- especially when it comes to the backbone of your outdoor space. Amanda Linder of Rolling Hills Landscapes joins us to reveal why all retaining walls are not created equal and how proper construction techniques make the difference between a hardscape that fails within months versus one that lasts generations.

Amanda's journey from ...

What makes Kiya Tomlin with Kiya Tomlin a good neighbor? 

Necessity truly is the mother of invention. When Kiya Tomlin couldn't find clothes that fit her small frame as a child, she picked up a needle and thread and began creating her own. Little did she know this skill would evolve into a revolutionary fashion brand bridging the gap between comfort and style.

During our captivating conversation, Kiya shares her remar...

What makes Tiffany Belculfine with the Wellness Center For Bone And Joint Health a good neighbor? 

Bone health doesn't have to mean surgery or medications. Tiffany Belculfine, a certified physician assistant since 2007, reveals the innovative work happening at the Wellness Center for Bone and Joint Health at Magee Women's Hospital—where customized, non-surgical approaches are transforming how we think about our skeletal s...