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Good Neighbor Podcast: PittsburghE78: Gateway to Recovery: Understanding Addiction and Treatment OptionsSend a textWhat 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," Carin emphasizes, challenging the harmful misconceptions that prevent many from seeking help. "Some of the most intelligent and smart people I've ever met have been clients of ours." Her passionate advocacy st...
2025-10-2810 min
Good Neighbor Podcast: PittsburghE81: Renaissance Orthopaedics: Redefining Knee and Hip Replacement in PittsburghSend a textWhat 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 specialized expertise in knee and hip replacements to her family's practice. She directly addresses the fears many patients have about painful recoveries, especially for knee replacements, explaining how m...
2025-10-2811 min
Good Neighbor Podcast: PittsburghE97: From Secret Society Myths To Community Events At The Greater Pittsburgh Masonic CenterSend a textWhat 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 celebrations, this space pairs old Pittsburgh character with modern flexibility.Maureen shares how her nonprofit and education background shaped a mission-driven approach to o...
2025-10-2315 minGood Neighbor Podcast: PittsburghE96: From Steelers To Seniors: A Dietitian’s Playbook to Fuel Your Most Nutritious LifeSend a textWhat 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 the fads, "dreadlines", or food policing.We dig into the biggest myths that keep folks stuck: t...
2025-10-2208 minGood Neighbor Podcast: PittsburghE95: Calming the Tax Panic and Fixing Problems the Right Way with David LuczakSend a textWhat 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 IRS to leading his own firm, David shares a practical roadmap for staying compliant, solving problems, and bui...
2025-10-1108 minGood Neighbor Podcast: PittsburghE94: How Independence Care Helps Seniors Stay Home Longer- with DignitySend a textWhat 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 gaps so elders keep their routines- and their dignity.Max shares how he traded a corpo...
2025-10-1010 minGood Neighbor Podcast: PittsburghE93: Wrye Wellness: Consent-Conscious Chiropractic Care that Doesn't Need Your InsuranceSend a textWhat 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 every step, Dr. Cacie shows how environment and process shape outcomes as much as techniques do.We get can...
2025-10-0907 minGood Neighbor Podcast: PittsburghE92: Neighbor, Lawyer, Mediator: Courtroom wins to Community Collaboration with Jeff PollockSend a textWhat 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 into Jeff’s path from Squirrel Hill to Penn and Pitt Law, and why he built a home-based law and mediation offic...
2025-10-0823 minGood Neighbor Podcast: PittsburghE91: Discover a Hidden Pittsburgh Manuscript Museum Library: Pages Breathe with World History Inside KarpelesSend a textWhat 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 shared with anyone curious enough to look closely.Christopher traces how a mathematician and real estate investor, the late Dr. David Karpeles, turned a...
2025-10-0713 minGood Neighbor Podcast: PittsburghE90: Tim Gottus Shares how Valent Wealth is Changing Financial Planning for GoodSend a textWhat 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 "financially instable household," Tim developed an early curiosity about money management that eventually led him to finance. But unlike many who enter t...
2025-10-0111 minGood Neighbor Podcast: PittsburghE89: The Upper Cervical Approach: Transforming Pittsburgh's Spine HealthSend a textWhat 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 Carlini.Dr. Dave's journey began while studying molecular and microbiology and working as a pharmacy technician. Seeing patients cycle through medications to treat symptoms rat...
2025-09-3010 minGood Neighbor Podcast: PittsburghE88: Animal Healing Now - Working with Vets to Enhance Quality of Care NaturallySend a textWhat 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 collaborative approach. Working directly within four veterinary hospitals across the Pittsburgh area, Dr. Michael and his team bridge the gap between conventional medicine and holistic t...
2025-09-2911 minGood Neighbor Podcast: PittsburghE87: Framing the Future: 25 Years of Matchmaking Artists with Art Lovers at BoxHeart GallerySend a textWhat 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 are exclusively for the wealthy or elite. As Nicole puts it while laughing, "I'm here mopping the floors and selling the art simultaneously." T...
2025-09-2719 minGood Neighbor Podcast: PittsburghE86: When Tragedy Strikes, Your Agent at Bridge Insurance Group Shows Up With a CheckSend a textWhat 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 with a check when something goes wrong," Lynn explains, cutting through insurance industry jargon to reveal what truly matters. Whether i...
2025-09-2708 minGood Neighbor Podcast: PittsburghE85: Transforming Houses into Homes That Feel Special: Designing Spaces with Jamie CassaraSend a textWhat 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 conversation, Jamie takes us behind the scenes of professional interior design, dispelling common misconceptions along the way. While many confuse decorating with designing, Jamie articulates the crucial dif...
2025-09-2611 minGood Neighbor Podcast: PittsburghE84: Breaking Through Limiting Beliefs with Clear Intentions: How Executive Coaching Changes LivesSend a textWhat 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 how proper guidance could help people surpass their self-imposed limitations. Thirty years later, her company Clear Intentions International has helped over 2,000 clients worldwide make extraordinary changes i...
2025-09-2508 minGood Neighbor Podcast: PittsburghE83: Retaining Walls That Last Generations: Beyond the Garden with Rolling Hills LandscapesSend a textWhat 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 public school teacher to landscape construction expert offers a fresh perspective on an industry often plagued by misconceptions. She and her husband John...
2025-09-2406 minGood Neighbor Podcast: PittsburghE82: Comfortable Yet Polished: Kiya Tomlin Sews Her Own Path in Women's FashionSend a textWhat 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 remarkable journey from sewing her own wardrobe by middle school to designing sorority dresses in college, all before r...
2025-09-2107 minGood Neighbor Podcast: PittsburghE80: Bone Health Isn't Just for Seniors: The Wellness Center for Bone and Joint Health Leads Patient-Centered CareSend a textWhat 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 system.Did you know your bones reach peak strength in your thirties? Most people don't discover this until decades later when problems have already developed. The Wel...
2025-09-1908 minGood Neighbor Podcast: PittsburghE79: Matchmaking for Healthcare: How Compassionate Care Unlimited Connects the Right Nurses to the Right FacilitiesSend a textWhat makes Melissa Six with Compassionate Care Unlimited a good neighbor? The nursing shortage crisis affects virtually every healthcare setting, but Melissa Six of Compassionate Care Unlimited offers a refreshingly human-centered solution. Rather than treating nurses as interchangeable parts, her organization functions as a specialized matchmaker, connecting facilities with nurses whose specific skills, temperaments, and preferences align perfectly with each environment's unique needs."Each nurse has a unique gift," Melissa explains, drawing from her own background as a healthcare professional. She compares the matching process to assembling puzzle p...
2025-09-1816 minGood Neighbor Podcast: PittsburghE77: The Human Side of AI: Tiffany Prince's Leadership ApproachSend a textWhat makes Tiffany Prince with Top of the Mountain Leadership a good neighbor? Ever wondered how your business can harness AI without getting overwhelmed? Meet Tiffany Prince, your good neighbor and founder of Top of the Mountain Leadership, who works at the critical intersection of technology, people, and processes for small to mid-sized businesses.Tiffany shares her unexpected journey from manufacturing to becoming a passionate leadership developer and organizational consultant. She clarifies an important distinction between coaching and therapy—while therapy often looks backward at past experiences, coaching is...
2025-09-1207 minGood Neighbor Podcast: PittsburghE76: Roots Chiropractic: Gentle Care for Growing FamiliesSend a textWhat makes Shadley Centofanti with Roots Chiropractic a good neighbor? Gentle techniques and specialized care are revolutionizing the chiropractic experience for Pittsburgh families, particularly those navigating pregnancy and early parenthood. In this enlightening conversation, Shadley Centofanti reveals how Roots Chiropractic is breaking stereotypes and filling crucial gaps in family wellness care.Shadley's journey into specialized chiropractic began with her own healing experience as a competitive soccer player, leading her and her husband to build a practice that focuses on prenatal, postpartum, and pediatric care. Located in Mount Lebanon, t...
2025-09-1113 minGood Neighbor Podcast: PittsburghE75: Coaching, Anti-Racism, and SOARing Beyond Limits through Personal TransformationSend a textWhat makes Anita Russell with The Place to SOAR a good neighbor? What does it take to completely reinvent yourself after decades in a successful career? Anita Russell's remarkable journey from pharmaceutical research scientist to transformative life coach reveals the power of taking bold steps toward authentic purpose.As founder of The Place to Soar (where SOAR stands for "step out and redesign"), Anita specializes in guiding clients through personal transformation – helping them bridge the gap between their current reality and desired future. Her approach centers on thought-provoking que...
2025-09-1113 minGood Neighbor Podcast: PittsburghE74: Adjusting Lives: How Two Generations of Chiropractors Transform Health in WexfordSend a textWhat makes Dr. Eric and Dr. Rowan Grieb with Grieb Chiropractic good neighbors? What happens when a family legacy of healing spans generations? The Good Neighbor Podcast brings you an intimate conversation with Doctors Eric and Rowan Grieb, the father-son team behind Grieb Chiropractic Clinic in Wexford, celebrating over 30 years of transforming lives through specialized spine care.Dr. Eric shares how his uncle's chiropractic practice near Kennywood inspired his career path, leading him to establish his own clinic in 1995. The family tradition continues with Dr. Rowan, who grew u...
2025-09-1110 minGood Neighbor Podcast: PittsburghE73: Riverside Rooftop Revival: A Spirited Journey Crafting Community in a Historic SpaceSend a textWhat makes Tony Mazzarini with The Distillery Complex a good neighbor? Tucked along Pittsburgh's riverside stands a brick and wood structure with a remarkable story spanning nearly two centuries. When real estate developer Tony Mazzarini acquired the vacant 25,000-square-foot building in 2018, he uncovered its hidden legacy as the Joseph Finch Whiskey Distillery—once among the world's largest rye whiskey producers. Rather than simply developing the property, Tony embraced its spirited past, partnering with chemist-turned-distiller Kevin Lloyd to create The Distillery Complex, a multifaceted destination reviving Pittsburgh's craft spirits heritage.
2025-09-0513 minGood Neighbor Podcast: PittsburghE72: Meet the Woman Creating the Italian Cultural Appreciation Hub that is Istituto Mondo ItalianoSend a textWhat makes Viviana Altieri with Istituto Mondo Italiano a good neighbor? What happens when a Roman takes a $100 bet and ends up in Pittsburgh? Viviana Altieri's journey from Italy to the Steel City led to the creation of Istituto Mondo Italiano, a cultural hub celebrating all things Italian for the past 15 years.Viviana's story begins with an unlikely wager made with two Duquesne University students who bet she would never leave Italy. Months later, she arrived on their doorstep, suitcase in hand. Though she never collected th...
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