Category: Interview
Changing the Odds: Support for Problem Gambling – with Marybeth Tedesco, LPC-A, LADC
Problem gambling is a “hidden addiction.” McCall’s Marybeth Tedesco shares insight on the warning signs, risks, and how to offer support.
Great Care Starts with Great Staff – with Shawn Lewinson, MBA, SPHR
Shawn Lewinson shares what truly sets McCall apart: our commitment to building a workplace culture rooted in compassion, support, and purpose.
Why Resolutions Fail, and What Actually Helps – with Joshua Licursi, MPH, Digital Marketing Manager
Joshua Licursi, MPH, shares his experience with new year’s resolutions that fail and how connection, accountability, and support sustain change.
The Growing Need for Youth Mental Health Care – with Joy Pendola, LMFT LADC, Chief Clinical Officer
Joy Pendola, LMFT LADC, McCall’s Chief Clinical Officer, joined John Votket on For The People to discuss our expanded Child & Adolescent Outpatient Services, the growing need for youth mental health care, and how McCall is responding to increased demand—with support from a recent Cigna grant.
Finding Peace and Comfort This Holiday Season – with Farrah McCullough, Family Recovery Coach
Farrah McCulloughfamily recovery coach discusses finding peace during the holidays, navigating complex emotions, and supporting loved ones with compassion
Turning Callousness into Compassion – with Maria Coutant Skinner, LCSW, President and CEO
Maria offers a heartfelt look at what frustrates us and what heals us, showing how kindness and connection can steady us when life feels overwhelming.
From Concern to Care: Mental Health Conversations That Matter – with John Fecteau, LCSW, Director of Mental Health
McCall’s John Fecteau talks about breaking stigma, starting mental health conversations, and how to find help and hope through support and local resources.
One Family’s Story, Shared by Many – with Marisa Mittelstaedt, MBA, Director of Development and Marketing
Marisa Mittelstadt joins WZBG shares her family’s story and reminds us that many families face similar challenges substance use and mental health—and that none of us are alone.
Overdose Awareness: A Call for Compassion – with Lauren Pristo, MPH, Director of Community Engagement, and Cameron Breen, Street Outreach Case Manager with Liberation Programs, Inc.
This special interview for Overdose Awareness Month calls for compassion and discusss the impact of the overdose crisis.
Treat the Whole You–Because You Matter – with Dr. Natalie March, MD, Medical Director and Staff Psychiatrist
Dr. Natalie March joins WZBG to share how McCall’s new Whole Health Center in Waterbury is changing the way we care for our minds and bodies — all under one roof.