Good Neighbor Podcast: Pittsburgh

What makes Benjamin McPherson with Benjamin McPherson CPA a good neighbor?  

Tired of tax tips that sound great on social media but fall apart when you file? We bring on Pittsburgh’s own Benjamin McPherson, CPA, to separate hype from help and show how small business owners and families can make smarter, simpler choices this season. From entity selection to overtime rules, he translates dense regulations into plain language and pract...

What makes Patrick Cranston of Paratus Self Defense a Good Neighbor?

Ever wish personal safety came with more choices than “do nothing” or “use lethal force”? We sit down with Patrick Cranston of Paratus Self Defense to unpack a smarter middle ground: Berna launchers that fire kinetic or pepper projectiles to stop threats, create space, and get you home safe without the life-altering consequences of a firearm discharge.

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What makes Dana Ralutz with Ethical Esthetics a good neighbor?  

Want healthier skin without the pressure to buy more and exfoliate harder? We sit down with Dana Ralutz, owner of Ethical Esthetics in Moon Township, to unpack a barrier-first approach that calms inflammation, protects the microbiome, and makes facial massage a powerful (and relaxing) tool for tone, circulation, and glow. Dana shares how her COVID-era shift from HR to ...

What makes Dr. Peter Paduzzi with American Back Centers a good neighbor?  

Ever been told surgery is the only path out of back or neck pain? We sat down with Dr. Peter Paduzzi of American Back Centers to unpack a different roadmap: specialty chiropractic, targeted rehab, FDA-approved spinal decompression, and noninvasive weight-loss strategies that help real patients sidestep the scalpel. Dr. Paduzzi has led a legacy practice in Wex...

What makes Melissa Migliaro with Migliaro Consulting and Event Specialists a good neighbor?  

Looking for the invisible force that makes wellness programs land and events actually work? We sat down with consultant and event specialist Melissa Migliaro to unpack the relationship-first approach behind corporate wellness, nonprofit partnerships, and conferences that feel seamless for guests and meaningful for teams. Melissa blends stra...

What makes Shari Zatman of Perfectly Planned by Shari a good neighbor?

Want to know what really happens between the freight elevator and the first dance? We sit down with luxury wedding planner Shari Zatman of Perfectly Planned by Shari to pull back the curtain on the systems, timelines, and creative decisions that make celebrations feel effortless. From interior design roots to national consulting, Shari shows how design and logist...

What makes Dr.Ian Bulow with Revive Upper Cervical Chiropractic a good neighbor?

When doctors say “everything looks normal” yet you still feel dizzy, foggy, or in pain, it’s hard not to lose hope. We sat down with Dr. Ian Bulow of Revive Upper Cervical Chiropractic to explore a precise, gentle approach to the upper neck that aims to change that story- no twisting, no cracking, and measurable results that matter in daily life.

What makes Laura Zervos with Laura Zervos Food and Nutritional Services a Good Neighbor?

Looking for nutrition advice that survives real life, not just a perfect week? We sit down with registered dietitian and licensed nutritionist Laura Zervos, whose culinary-school roots and private practice in Bethel Park bring flavor and science together. Laura works with clients in person and remotely to manage chronic conditions and weight thr...

What makes Dr. Noelle DiGioia Guthrie with Renaissance Orthopaedics a good neighbor? 

Mobility matters at every age. Dr. Noelle DiGioia Guthrie of Renaissance Orthopedics joins us to challenge common misconceptions about joint replacement surgery while sharing her unique journey from college lacrosse player to orthopedic surgeon.

As a Pittsburgh native who returned home after training in Philadelphia, Dr. Noelle brings spec...

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...