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In this episode of "Conversations with Rich Bennett," Rich welcomes Julie Rose, an acclaimed radio journalist and host of "Top of Mind." They delve into Julie's career, discussing her transition from radio to podcasting and her mission to bridge societal divides through empathetic conversations. Julie shares personal insights on the challenges of news consumption, the rise of news avoidance, and the transformative power of listening to diverse perspectives. This episode, sponsored by Harford ...

In this episode, Rich Bennett dives deep into the world of sleep with Dr. Bijoy John, a board-certified sleep specialist and founder of Sleep Fix Academy. Dr. John shares his expertise on overcoming sleep challenges without medication, offering practical advice and innovative strategies to enhance sleep quality and overall health. They discuss the science behind sleep, common sleep disorders like sleep apnea, and the profound impact of good sleep on mental and physical well-being. Dr. John al...

In this episode of "Conversations with Rich Bennett," sponsored by Tar Heel Construction Group, Rich Bennett is joined by Joe Ayler, President of Tar Heel Construction Group; Everson Travers, CEO of Travers Enterprise, LLC; Tony Muns, an insurance industry professional; and Dan Bennett, a proud union journeyman. Together, they explore the theme of living a purpose-driven and fulfilling life.The discussion delves into personal growth, financial freedom, community involvement, and overcoming li...

In this episode of "Conversations with Rich Bennett," Rich welcomes the incredibly talented Shannon Lawrence, an author renowned for her captivating horror and fantasy stories. Shannon shares her journey, discussing her extensive body of work, including over 50 anthologies, four solo horror collections, and her latest urban fantasy novel, "Myth Stalker: Wendigo Nights." They delve into the real-life inspirations behind her tales, her role in addiction recovery, and the personal challenges she...

In this episode of "Conversations with Rich Bennett," we explore the transformative power of meditation with Ann Swanson, a bestselling author and expert in yoga and meditation. Ann shares her personal journey of overcoming chronic pain and anxiety through meditation, highlighting how these practices can rebuild brain tissue and alleviate pain. We discuss various meditation techniques, their benefits for conditions like ADHD and fibromyalgia, and how meditation can integrate into our busy liv...

In this compelling episode of "Conversations with Rich Bennett," Rich sits down with Rick Czaplewski, author of the powerful memoir "Better Dirty Than Done." Rick shares his incredible journey of resilience, from being diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma in college to overcoming the disease twice. He details the challenges he faced, the emotional and physical toll of treatment, and his unyielding determination to live life to the fullest. Rick's story is a testament to the human spirit's capaci...