

Conversations with Rich Bennett
Rich Bennett
Join Rich Bennett and his dynamic cohosts as they engage with individuals from diverse backgrounds—authors, entrepreneurs, activists, and everyday heroes—uncovering their unique stories and insights. Each episode offers a deep dive into personal journeys, community initiatives, and transformative experiences, providing listeners with inspiration and practical takeaways.Tune in to discover stories that uplift, inform, and connect us all. Subscribe now to be part of these compelling conversations.Interested in being a guest on Conversations with Rich Bennett? Reach out to Rich Bennett through PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/richbennett.
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Oct 8, 2025 • 1h 2min
Service Dogs, Discipline & Hope with John Carter
John Carter’s life reads like a movie: teenage enforcer, shot in the head and left for dead, spiraling into addiction, and then a decade-long prison sentence. In this raw, uplifting conversation, John shares the plan that saved him, the people who didn’t give up on him, and how fitness, service dogs, and service to others rebuilt his life into one of purpose. If you need a wake-up call on grit, accountability, and second chances, this is it. Sponsored by Elite Power Washing Guest Bio: John Carter is a personal trainer, gym owner, TEDx speaker, and author of Triggered to Change. Once entangled in organized crime and addiction—and even shot in the head—he rebuilt his life through recovery, discipline, and mentorship, founding a private training studio and advocating for mobility service dogs that transform lives. Main Topics: · “Triggered to Change”: what the phrase means to John and how a coma dream became a turning point. · Addiction, arrest, and a judge’s hard sentence—why prison became the crucible for a plan. · Training out of the wheelchair: prison gym, brotherhood, and rebuilding capacity. · Breaking into fitness post-release, first high-ticket client, and buying the gym with $18 left. · TEDx, the book, and sharing the story to help others stay sober. · Service Dog Project, Great Danes “Jag” and “Turbulence,” and real-world mobility wins. · Transformations in John’s clients—from 340+ lbs at age 22 to independent, confident living at 71+. · The mantra: “Fail to plan, plan to fail,” and why community > old crowd. Resources mentioned: · John’s book: Triggered to Change· John’s website: johncarterauthor.com· John’s gym: titaniumhealthfitness.com (private training studio). · Service Dog Project (Great Danes for mobility): Send us a texthttps://harfordcountyhealth.comElite Power WashingMaryland's #1 Rated Exterior Cleaning and has earned the Harford County Living Stamp of ApprovalDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showRate & Review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast on Social Media:Facebook – Conversations with Rich Bennett Facebook Group (Join the conversation) – Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast group | FacebookTwitter – Conversations with Rich Bennett Instagram – @conversationswithrichbennettTikTok – CWRB (@conversationsrichbennett) | TikTok Sponsors, Affiliates, and ways we pay the bills:Hosted on BuzzsproutSquadCast Subscribe by Email

Oct 6, 2025 • 1h 6min
Sue Day on Creativity, Focus & Thriving with ADHD
Rich sits down with ADHD coach and author Sue Day, whose journey runs from dropping out of high school and burning out in multiple careers to embracing her diagnosis and helping others design lives that actually work for their brains. They unpack ADHD strengths (creativity, crisis focus, fairness), common myths, practical first steps after diagnosis, and Sue’s workbook-style guide, ADHD Brilliance: A Journey Into Your Extraordinary Brain. If you or someone you love has ADHD—or you simply want a more humane, strength-based way to live—this one delivers. Sponsored byDaniel McGhee & the Victory Team Guest Bio: Sue Day is a certified ADHD coach and author of ADHD Brilliance: A Journey Into Your Extraordinary Brain. After years of masking and burnout across roles from farmhand to nonprofit finance leader and entrepreneur, she embraced her diagnosis and now coaches individuals and groups to build ADHD-friendly, strength-based lives. Her practice emphasizes compassion, executive-function tools, and designing systems around passion, not perfectionism. Main Topics: · Early diagnosis (1988), leaving high school, and masking vs. embracing ADHD· Risk-seeking, nature & manual work as regulation, and burnout cycles· College the ADHD way (experiential learning at Sterling College)· Why nonprofits felt “right” until they didn’t; 60–80-hour weeks and getting sick· The turning point: working with an ADHD coach; self-kindness and unmasking· ADHD “superpowers”: creativity, crisis focus, big-picture thinking, justice/fairness· Myths & misconceptions (it’s just for kids, intelligence assumptions, daydreamers)· Getting diagnosed as an adult; questionnaires vs. full neuropsych evals· Coaching approach: strengths first, owner’s manual for your brain, groups & community· Writing ADHD Brilliance: workbook design, accessible formatting, and use cases· First steps after diagnosis: grief, acceptance, and moving forward iSend us a texthttps://harfordcountyhealth.comThe Victory TeamLOOKING TO BUY OR SELL A HOME
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Oct 3, 2025 • 1h 19min
Pamela Wilde on Portraits, Veterans & the Art of Oil
Local fine artist Pamela Wilde joins Rich—along with her husband, veteran and GI Joe restorer Scott Wilde—to talk about portraits that capture the “human moment,” her 120-portrait community project in Havre de Grace, and her “Boots on the Ground” series honoring veterans. They dive into technique (why oil is “forgiving”), teaching/learning, galleries and grants, plus a wild mid-recording tech glitch and Scott’s eerie encounter at Bachelor’s Grove. Guest Bio: Pamela Wilde is a Maryland-based representational oil painter known for community portrait projects (including Portraits of Havre de Grace) and veteran-honoring works like Boots on the Ground. Trained at the American Academy of Art, she exhibits across the region and participates in plein-air programs. Scott Wilde is a U.S. Army veteran and noted restorer of vintage talking GI Joe figures who travels nationally for shows; he also appears in Pamela’s veteran-focused art stories. Main Topics: · Why oil is “forgiving” vs. watercolor; mediums (linseed, walnut, wax/gel, Gamsol)· The making of Portraits of Havre de Grace: 120 portraits in a year· Prints vs. originals, value, and longevity· Boots on the Ground: combat boots as storytelling objects for veterans· Galleries, grants, and exhibits (local to statewide; BWI, Gallery 220, etc.)· Teaching vs. lifelong learning; finding supportive instructors· Paranormal-tinged studio glitch + Scott’s Bachelor’s Grove story· Scott’s niche: repairing vintage talking GI Joes; art as business & discipline· Advice to emerging artists: multitasking, perseverance, community· Plein-air work with Maryland Center for the Arts; upcoming Armory show· Favorite artists: John Singer Sargent (historic) and Rose Frandsen (living) Resources mentioned: · Pamela Wilde (artist) – “Portraits of Havre de Grace,” “Boots on the Ground” (contact via her website - https://pamelawilde.com/)· Scott Wilde – vintage talking GI Joe repairs (national show circuit)· Havre de Grace Arts Collective / Gallery (open studios, modeling)· Maryland State Arts Council (grant support)· BWI Art Exhibits (veteran portraits shown)· Howard County Arts Center (Veterans Day group show reference)· Send us a textSupport the showRate & Review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast on Social Media:Facebook – Conversations with Rich Bennett Facebook Group (Join the conversation) – Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast group | FacebookTwitter – Conversations with Rich Bennett Instagram – @conversationswithrichbennettTikTok – CWRB (@conversationsrichbennett) | TikTok Sponsors, Affiliates, and ways we pay the bills:Hosted on BuzzsproutSquadCast Subscribe by Email

Oct 1, 2025 • 1h 10min
From Wheelchair to World Changer: Jenna Udenberg’s Story
Diagnosed with juvenile idiopathic arthritis as a child, author and 2020 Bush Fellow Jenna Udenberg turned lifelong challenges into a mission: make accessibility the norm, not the exception. She shares how “Within My Spokes” captures resilience, why “committed over compliant” changes everything, and how her nonprofit Above & Beyond With U helps businesses and communities design with disabled people from the start. Expect practical truths on housing, travel, education, and what true inclusion really requires. Sponsored by Real Life Prosthetics Guest Bio: Jenna Udenberg is an accessibility advocate, author of Within My Spokes: A Tapestry of Pain, Growth and Freedom, founder of the nonprofit Above & Beyond With U, and a 2020 Bush Fellow. A wheelchair user and bugler for veteran funerals, she consults with communities and organizations to go “above and beyond code,” centering lived experience to create spaces where everyone belongs. Main Topics: · Juvenile rheumatoid → idiopathic arthritis: what changed and why it matters. · Growing up disabled pre-ADA: school, IEP/504 gaps, and systemic ignorance. · “Committed vs. compliant” accessibility; housing and new-build failures. · Travel barriers (airlines breaking wheelchairs) and policy change needs. · Bush Fellowship: investing in leadership, learning from disability history hubs. · Adaptive movement, diabetes management, and aquatic training. · Above & Beyond With U: funding, rural access, and promoting accessible events. · The book Within My Spokes: writing trauma with care; audiobook in progress. Resources mentioned: · Above & Beyond With U (nonprofit): aboveandbeyondwithu.org (said verbally as “dot org”) — donations and book sales support the org. · Book: Within My Spokes: A Tapestry of Pain, Growth and Freedom — by Jenna Udenberg. · Bush Foundation & Bush Fellowship (MN/ND/SD & tribal nationSend us a texthttps://harfordcountyhealth.comReal Life ProstheticsCutting-Edge Solutions. Restoring Ability Since 2001.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showRate & Review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast on Social Media:Facebook – Conversations with Rich Bennett Facebook Group (Join the conversation) – Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast group | FacebookTwitter – Conversations with Rich Bennett Instagram – @conversationswithrichbennettTikTok – CWRB (@conversationsrichbennett) | TikTok Sponsors, Affiliates, and ways we pay the bills:Hosted on BuzzsproutSquadCast Subscribe by Email

Sep 29, 2025 • 46min
Inside SARC with Allison Heiderman: Free Help, Real Healing
Allison Heiderman, Volunteer & Events Coordinator at SARC (Sexual Assault/Spouse Abuse Resource Center), joins Rich to unpack the full scope of SARC’s free services—24/7 helpline, counseling for adults and children, legal aid, a 40-bed confidential safehouse, and even an on-site pet kennel. They also cover community partnerships, volunteer pathways, and signature fundraisers like Walk a Mile in Their Shoes, Paws for a Cause, and Bubbles, Bourbon & Barrels. It’s a practical guide to getting and giving help in Harford County. Sponsored by Your Pet AuPair Guest Bio: Allison Heiderman is the Volunteer & Events Coordinator at SARC, Harford County’s nonprofit serving survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking. With a long background in advocacy, fundraising, and community outreach, Allison mobilizes volunteers, builds partnerships, and leads SARC’s high-impact events that raise awareness and critical funding for survivor services. Main Topics: · What SARC is and whom it serves; all services are free to clients· 24/7/365 helpline and web chat options; safety “leave site” feature· Counseling (adults & children), legal services, and client services· 40-bed confidential safehouse: kitchen, kids’ play space, gym, art room, meditation room, faith texts· On-site pet kennel so survivors don’t have to leave animals behind· Partnerships for clothing/furnishings and creative client support (e.g., driver’s ed grant)· Abuser Intervention Program (only paid service)· Annual awareness months: October (DVAM), April (SAAM), February (Teen Dating Violence)· Outreach & trainings for salons, churches, offices; request-a-speaker· Fundraising events: Walk a Mile in Their Shoes (April), Bull/Oyster/Shrimp Roast (May), Paws for a Cause (June), Bubbles, Bourbon & Barrels (October)· Holiday Projects: Thanksgiving meal bags + Adopt-a-Family gift program Resources mentioned: Send us a texthttps://harfordcountyhealth.comYour Pet AuPairDoing It for the Sits & Wiggles!
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Sep 26, 2025 • 1h 22min
Writing Horror with Heart: Taryn Womack on Craft, Edits & Marketing
Horror author and editor Taryn Womack joins Rich and co-host Kayla Deickman to talk ghost hunting in Gettysburg, haunted dolls, and her short-story collection Down a Dark Road. She opens up about writing vs. editing, the reality of self-publishing and marketing, and why campfire-style micro-stories can still deliver big chills. You’ll also hear actionable ideas for audiobook production, gift-shop placement, and turning local legends into page-turners. Sponsored by Harford County Living Guest Bio: Taryn Womack is a Maryland-based horror author and editor with a B.A. in English (creative writing & publication) from the University of Baltimore (2019). Her collection Down a Dark Road (2023) gathers campfire-style short horror stories inspired by hauntings, mines, and eerie objects; she’s currently drafting a romantasy novel and developing a haunted-antiques concept. When she’s not writing or editing, Taryn explores historic sites (hello, Gettysburg) and works in Bel Air, MD—often swapping critiques (and jokes) with best friend and illustrator Kayla Deickman. Main Topics: · “Down a Dark Road”: concept, timeline, and favorite stories (“The Mines,” “The Doll,” “Snowman”)· Ghost-tour inspirations: Gettysburg’s Jenny Wade House & the Orphanage, Alcatraz daytime tour· Haunted dolls & The Conjuring universe; why real porcelain/Raggedy Ann-style dolls are scarier than movie props· Writing vs. editing: process, drafts, beta reads, and Taryn’s editing style/preferences· Self-publishing realities (IngramSpark vs. KDP), royalties, and why buying direct helps authors· Marketing on a budget: podcasts, campground gift shops, seasonal bundles, audiobook casting ideas· Overcoming writer’s block; why “the first draft always sucks” and how to push through· Local-legend story ideas: Chessie, Black Aggie, Maryland folklore, Havre de Grace/Jerusalem Mill angles Resources mentioned: · Down a Dark Road by Taryn Womack (short horror collection; 2023)· Gettysburg ghost tours; Jenny Wade House; the Orphanage (story “The Doll” inspiration)· Send us a texthttps://harfordcountyhealth.comSupport the showRate & Review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast on Social Media:Facebook – Conversations with Rich Bennett Facebook Group (Join the conversation) – Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast group | FacebookTwitter – Conversations with Rich Bennett Instagram – @conversationswithrichbennettTikTok – CWRB (@conversationsrichbennett) | TikTok Sponsors, Affiliates, and ways we pay the bills:Hosted on BuzzsproutSquadCast Subscribe by Email

Sep 24, 2025 • 1h 2min
Irina Alexander on The C.A.R.E.S.™ Approach to Real Resilience
Business leader and mentor Irina Alexander joins Rich to unpack a neuroscience-rooted framework for staying regulated under pressure—especially in high-stress fields like first response and frontline leadership. She explains her C.A.R.E.S.™ approach (Communication, Awareness, Resilience, Emotional literacy, Self-mastery), why “knowing isn’t enough,” and how resilience is the byproduct of daily practices. Irina also shares candid stories of burnout, recovery, and the practical tools that help people shift from reactivity to regulation. Sponsored by Maryland Pickers Guest Bio: Irina Alexander is a businesswoman, investor, and international speaker who founded The Academy of MotivAction, a neuroscience-based training company serving first responders, corporate teams, and entrepreneurs. An MBA by 21 and certified NLP trainer, she’s built and sold companies (including in HVAC), mentors’ founders, and now focuses on scalable training that equips people to communicate better, regulate emotion under stress, and lead with integrity. Main Topics: · Irina’s path from the former USSR to global entrepreneurship and mentorship· Language learning and early international experiences (incl. China, Mandarin)· Building in male-dominated industries and using “what makes you different” as an advantage· Burnout: causes, warning signs, and honest self-assessment· The C.A.R.E.S.™ Approach: Communication, Awareness, Resilience (as byproduct), Emotional literacy, Self-mastery· Practical tools for emotional regulation vs. emotional reactivity· Mentorship vs. “cookie-cutter” coaching; word-of-mouth model· First responders & frontline pros: culture, stigma, proactive skill-building· Meditation, BrainTap, and making quiet achievable for busy minds· Fear of rejection → “Everything is possible” reframing· Mirror work, self-forgiveness, and daily grace Resources mentioned: · Send us a texthttps://harfordcountyhealth.comMaryland PickersFamily Owned & Operated - Maryland Pickers
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Sep 22, 2025 • 1h 4min
Guy Morris on “The Image”: AI, Prophecy & Power Colliding
Thriller author and technologist Guy Morris returns to unpack “The Image,” the third SNO Chronicles novel blending AI risk, geopolitics, and startling historical threads—from the Image of Edessa (Shroud of Turin) to today’s digital currencies and autonomous weapons. He reveals how “Sylvia,” an AI inspired by a real NSA program, is pushing toward sentience and why the next 3–5 years could redefine human work, security, and faith. If you want an edge-of-your-seat story that also prepares you for the real future, this one’s for you.Guest Bio: Guy Morris is a thriller novelist and longtime tech executive whose career spans software, risk management, and large-scale systems. His SNO Chronicles series—rooted in deep research—tracks an AI named “Sylvia,” inspired by a real spy program that escaped an NSA lab, and tackles urgent themes across AI, finance, geopolitics, and spirituality. He also writes nonfiction, including the forthcoming “Humanity and the AI Tsunami: A Survival Guide.” Main Topics: · Why “The Image” was written and how it builds on SWARM and The Last Arc· AI’s societal risk: jobs, finance, surveillance, and autonomous weapon systems (LAWS)· Global macro shifts: BRICS, dollar dynamics, digital currencies, debt risk· Prophecy and history: Image of Edessa → Shroud of Turin; Byzantium → Templars → Savoy· Quantum leaps: teleportation experiments, black holes, and the “quantum signal” motif· Consciousness & values: could AI hold “good” and “bad” human traits at once?· The real “Sylvia” origin story: an NSA-linked program escape and a surprise FBI visit· Risk management mindset: how to plan for AI-era disruptions· Casting the series for screen; character arcs (Derek, Jen, Sylvia)· Nonfiction spinoffs: “Humanity and the AI Tsunami: A Survival Guide”· Alternate path: his bestselling adventure “The Curse of Cortez” (pirates, Mayan lore) Resources mentioned: · Guy’s site: guymorrisbooks.com (signed copies available)· Books:§ The Image (SNOW Chronicles #3)§ SWARM (SNOW Chronicles #1)§ The Last Arc (SNOW Chronicles #2)§ The Curse of Cortez (adventure standalone)· Concepts & orgs referenced: BRICS; IMF; Bretton Woods; LAWS (lethal autonomous weapons systems); Project 2025; World Economic Forum; quantum teleportatioSend us a texthttps://harfordcountyhealth.comSupport the showRate & Review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast on Social Media:Facebook – Conversations with Rich Bennett Facebook Group (Join the conversation) – Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast group | FacebookTwitter – Conversations with Rich Bennett Instagram – @conversationswithrichbennettTikTok – CWRB (@conversationsrichbennett) | TikTok Sponsors, Affiliates, and ways we pay the bills:Hosted on BuzzsproutSquadCast Subscribe by Email

Sep 19, 2025 • 1h 15min
Matt Paradise on Whole-Health Wealth & Lasting Recovery
Rich sits down with award-winning author and nationally recognized financial educator Matt Paradise to explore “whole-health wealth”—the blend of practical money skills, mindset, and healing. Matt shares his path from homelessness and addiction to 20 years in nonprofit credit counseling, his battle with cholangiocarcinoma, and the tools anyone can use to lower anxiety, get out of debt, and build a purposeful life. Listeners walk away with real-world frameworks for budgeting, credit repair, and changing the money stories that keep them stuck. Sponsored by Elite Power Washing Guest Bio: Matt Paradise is the award-winning author of Financially Capable and a nationally recognized financial educator and keynote speaker. After overcoming addiction and years of instability, he spent two decades with American Consumer Credit Counseling creating education programs from prisons and shelters to corporations and later founded his own speaking and consulting practice. A survivor of cholangiocarcinoma and a liver transplant, Matt champions a “whole-health wealth” approach that marries money management with mental and emotional wellbeing. Main Topics: · Money as a mental-health conversation, not just math· Early life, addiction, homelessness, and the turning point to sobriety (July 1999)· Nonprofit credit counseling: budgeting, debt management, and credit reports/security clearances· “Process addictions” (spending, gambling, digital) and financial psychology· Building education outreach across prisons, shelters, and companies· Cancer diagnosis (cholangiocarcinoma), treatment path, and transplant; choosing hope· Writing Financially Capable: the “dirty B-word” (budget), practical tools, and mindset· Nonprofits as businesses: sustainability, staffing, and fundraising realities· Gratitude, community, and purpose as engines for lasting financial change Resources mentioned: · Matts website: Send us a texthttps://harfordcountyhealth.comElite Power WashingMaryland's #1 Rated Exterior Cleaning and has earned the Harford County Living Stamp of ApprovalDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showRate & Review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast on Social Media:Facebook – Conversations with Rich Bennett Facebook Group (Join the conversation) – Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast group | FacebookTwitter – Conversations with Rich Bennett Instagram – @conversationswithrichbennettTikTok – CWRB (@conversationsrichbennett) | TikTok Sponsors, Affiliates, and ways we pay the bills:Hosted on BuzzsproutSquadCast Subscribe by Email

Sep 17, 2025 • 1h 4min
Katie Lain On Beating Binge Drinking And Finding Balance
Rich talks with recovery advocate Katie Lain about The Sinclair Method (TSM), a medication-assisted, science-based approach that helps people reduce or end problem drinking without the all-or-nothing pressure to stay abstinent. Katie shares her decade-long struggle with binge drinking, how naltrexone changed her brain’s reward loop, and why TSM can be a discreet, at-home path to control for millions. Listeners will learn how cravings fade, why relapse rates differ from traditional models, and how to combine medication with real-life coping skills. Sponsored by Serenity Salt Spa Guest Bio: Katie Lain is the founder of Thrive Alcohol Recovery and a leading educator on The Sinclair Method for alcohol use disorder. Sober since 2017 through TSM, she creates evidence-informed content, works with clinicians and researchers (including naltrexone pioneer Dr. Joseph Volpicelli), and helps thousands regain control—without labels, shame, or mandatory abstinence. Main Topics: · Katie’s story: daily binge drinking in her 20s, failed quits, and finding TSM in 2017. · How TSM works: take naltrexone 1 hour before drinking; it blunts alcohol’s reward so intake naturally falls over time. · Timelines & side effects: early wins in weeks; most see full results around a year; common, mild early side effects often fade. · Myths & misconceptions: moderation can be possible after dependence when the brain is “re-trained”; naltrexone is non-addictive; TSM can be done discreetly at home. · Comparing models: high relapse after traditional treatment vs. strong outcomes reported with TSM; why adherence (taking the pill before drinking) matters. · Trauma, coping skills, nutrition: meeting the medication halfway with therapy, skills, and health supports. · Success stories: from daily bottles to effortless moderation; unexpected alcohol indifference. Resources mentioned: · Thrive Alcohol Recovery – program, free resources, and socials: Send us a texthttps://harfordcountyhealth.comSerenity Salt Spa Serenity Salt Spa is the 1st Himalayan Salt Therapy & Wellness Spa to come to Harford County, MarylaDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showRate & Review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast on Social Media:Facebook – Conversations with Rich Bennett Facebook Group (Join the conversation) – Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast group | FacebookTwitter – Conversations with Rich Bennett Instagram – @conversationswithrichbennettTikTok – CWRB (@conversationsrichbennett) | TikTok Sponsors, Affiliates, and ways we pay the bills:Hosted on BuzzsproutSquadCast Subscribe by Email


