Conversations with Rich Bennett

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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.

  1. 1d ago

    Emily Adolph on Creativity, Community, and Hope

    What changes when you finally tell someone what you have been carrying? Emily Adolph shares how opening up to her family, especially her grandmother, helped her begin releasing years of shame and feel less alone. In this episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Emily discusses her experience with suicidal thoughts, the courage it takes to speak honestly, and the importance of having someone willing to listen. A photographer, Reiki master, and creator of Infinite Heart Productions, Emily brings together The Soul Lift and Studio 7 Photography through her passion for creativity, personal connection, and community. You will hear about: Why shame can make sharing difficult, even with people who love youWhat her grandmother’s offer to simply sit and listen meant to herHow journaling, meditation, creativity, and music feature in her personal routineBringing photography and wellness experiences together under one brandCreating Harford County’s Healing Arts and Music Festival in support of the Maryland Center for the ArtsEmily also previews the October 2 and 3, 2026 festival at Friendship Park in Abingdon, Maryland, before sharing a surprising hidden talent. Explore the festival at https://healingartsandmusic.com/ and Emily’s work at https://www.infiniteheartproductions.com/. This episode is sponsored by Eco-Cool HVAC: https://ecocoolhvac.com/. Subscribe, leave a review, and join the conversation by sharing your thoughts or contacting Rich through https://www.conversationswithrichbennett.com/. Content note: This episode includes discussion of suicidal thoughts. Wellness practices are discussed as personal experiences. Send us Fan Mail Community Wellness Day - Sloan Bella Collective Healing Arts and Music Festival Events – Lovli Life Eco-Cool HVACYOUR FRIEND IN THE SUMMERS & WINTERS! Heating & Air Conditioning Service and Repair, Furnace & BoilDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show Rate & 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 | Facebook Twitter – Conversations with Rich Bennett Instagram – @conversationswithrichbennett TikTok – CWRB (@conversationsrichbennett) | TikTok Sponsors, Affiliates, and ways we pay the bills: Hosted on Buzzsprout SquadCast Subscribe by Email

    Emily Adolph on Creativity, Community, and Hope

  2. 3d ago

    Samantha Heil: How Fascinating Books Actually Build Hope

    What happens when a love of books becomes a mission to help an entire community? Samantha Heil shares how Book Fair at Bel Air is creating opportunities for readers and authors to connect, belong, and grow. In this episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, the career educator, literacy expert, and author explains how a conversation at Panera Bread inspired a literary event that welcomed more than 2,400 attendees in 2026. Now, she is building year-round programming that reaches beyond the fair. Samantha discusses affordable workshops, community-led book clubs, outreach to assisted living residents, and plans to help children who cannot easily access books. She also shares opportunities to support emerging authors and previews the 2027 Book Fair at Bel Air, including announced headliner Christina Lauren. You’ll hear: Why Samantha believes reading can strengthen empathy and connection.Her perspective on audiobooks and welcoming every kind of reader.How BFBA Makes, Reads, After Dark, and Cares expand the mission.Ways businesses can help authors participate through table sponsorships.Her long-term vision for a literacy center in Harford County, Maryland.Explore events, support opportunities, and updates at Book Fair at Bel Air. Thank you to our sponsoring partner, Freedom Federal Credit Union, for supporting this conversation. Subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with a reader, educator, author, or community leader. Join the conversation at Conversations with Rich Bennett. Send us Fan Mail Community Wellness Day - Sloan Bella Collective Healing Arts and Music Festival Events – Lovli Life Freedom Federal Credit UnionHELPING YOU REACH YOUR FINANCIAL DREAMSDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show Rate & 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 | Facebook Twitter – Conversations with Rich Bennett Instagram – @conversationswithrichbennett TikTok – CWRB (@conversationsrichbennett) | TikTok Sponsors, Affiliates, and ways we pay the bills: Hosted on Buzzsprout SquadCast Subscribe by Email

    Samantha Heil: How Fascinating Books Actually Build Hope

  3. 5d ago

    Tim Markland on Grateful Connections, Strong Conversations and Courage

    What does it take to leave a career you love and build something new? For Tim Markland, moving from the classroom into real estate meant carrying his commitment to teaching, relationships and service into a different kind of work. Tim joins Rich Bennett to share how he and his father began The Markland Advantage, what they learned from their early house flips, and how the Bel Air real estate team grew to include Tim’s wife, Amy. They talk about the decisions buyers and sellers face in a changing Harford County market, why trust matters long after a transaction, and how Tim’s podcast, The TMA Connection, helps local people share their stories. In this conversation: Hear why leaving a 16½-year teaching career was such a difficult decision.Learn how Tim helps clients think through payments, inspections and expectations.Discover how relationships shape The Markland Advantage.Explore why sharing one story can lead to an unexpected connection.Reflect on Tim’s definition of true courage.Find Tim and search for homes at The Markland Advantage. If this conversation speaks to you, subscribe, leave a review, and join the conversation by commenting or reaching out to Rich. Send us Fan Mail Community Wellness Day - Sloan Bella Collective Healing Arts and Music Festival Events – Lovli Life Harford's Heart MagazineKEEP IT LOCAL WITH HARFORD’S HEART maryland’s lifestyle magazine for harford county!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show Rate & 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 | Facebook Twitter – Conversations with Rich Bennett Instagram – @conversationswithrichbennett TikTok – CWRB (@conversationsrichbennett) | TikTok Sponsors, Affiliates, and ways we pay the bills: Hosted on Buzzsprout SquadCast Subscribe by Email

    Tim Markland on Grateful Connections, Strong Conversations and Courage

  4. Sep 25

    New Oral Rabies Vaccination Program for Harford County

    What does it take to protect a community from rabies before an animal ever reaches your backyard? In Harford County, part of the answer is a new pilot program that will place 15,000 oral rabies vaccine baits where raccoons are likely to find them. Rich visits the Harford County Health Department to talk with Hannah Lux, Bonnie Harbin, and Ronya Nassar about the work behind the program and what residents need to know. Hannah and Bonnie explain how the baits work, why raccoons are the focus, and how the team chooses placement areas. They also address questions about pets, unusual wildlife behavior, and bats inside homes. In this conversation, you’ll learn: Why vaccinating raccoons can help reduce rabies riskWhere the pilot’s vaccine baits will be placedWhy dogs and cats still need their regular rabies shotsWhen a wildlife encounter warrants a call to the health departmentWhy you should leave a vaccine bait in place if you find oneFor local guidance, visit Harford County Health Department or call its Environmental Health office at 410-877-2300. If you found this conversation useful, share it with a pet owner and join the conversation by leaving a comment or reaching out to Rich directly. Send us Fan Mail Community Wellness Day - Sloan Bella Collective Healing Arts and Music Festival Events – Lovli Life Harford County Health DepartmentTo protect, promote, and improve the health, safety, and environment of Harford County residents.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show Rate & 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 | Facebook Twitter – Conversations with Rich Bennett Instagram – @conversationswithrichbennett TikTok – CWRB (@conversationsrichbennett) | TikTok Sponsors, Affiliates, and ways we pay the bills: Hosted on Buzzsprout SquadCast Subscribe by Email

    New Oral Rabies Vaccination Program for Harford County

  5. Sep 23

    Bill Quateman Reveals the Truth About Aging

    What if healthy aging were not about simply living longer, but protecting your energy, independence, and purpose for as long as possible? Bill Quateman believes the goal should be a longer “peak span,” where people continue living at their fullest capacity. Bill is the founder of Advanced BioCell and has spent decades studying holistic health, personalized nutrition, cellular wellness, and regenerative health. He joins Rich Bennett to discuss how nutrition, movement, sleep, stress, meditation, and personal responsibility may influence the way we age. In this episode:  Learn why Bill says, “If you’re not testing, you’re guessing”  Explore the relationship between metabolism, energy, and healthy aging  Hear Bill’s Four P’s of wellness  Discover what Bill means by “peak span”  Learn about his surprising past as a recording artist Bill also shares the question he wishes more people would ask themselves: Are we still holding on to old stories that cause trouble? Learn more: Advanced BioCell: https://advancedbiocell.com/ Bill Quateman’s music: https://billquateman.com/ The health information discussed represents the guest’s views and is provided for educational purposes. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before changing your diet, supplements, medications, or treatment plan. Subscribe to Conversations with Rich Bennett, leave a review, and join the conversation by sharing what healthy aging means to you. Send us Fan Mail Community Wellness Day - Sloan Bella Collective Healing Arts and Music Festival Events – Lovli Life Support the show Rate & 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 | Facebook Twitter – Conversations with Rich Bennett Instagram – @conversationswithrichbennett TikTok – CWRB (@conversationsrichbennett) | TikTok Sponsors, Affiliates, and ways we pay the bills: Hosted on Buzzsprout SquadCast Subscribe by Email

    Bill Quateman Reveals the Truth About Aging

  6. Sep 21

    Kat’s Powerful Life Beyond Addiction

    Recovery is not only about leaving addiction behind. It is about discovering who you are, rebuilding your strength, and creating a life that gives you reasons to keep moving forward. Kat returns to Conversations with Rich Bennett after sharing the most-listened-to story from the 2025 Podathon for Recovery. This time, she discusses launching Simply Serenity Apparel, a recovery-inspired brand designed to help people recognize and connect with others in the recovery community. Kat also opens up about complex PTSD, dissociation, disrupted hunger cues, and the work she is doing to heal her nervous system. She explains how strength training, therapy, meditation, nutrition, creativity, and motherhood have become important parts of her continued recovery. In this episode, you will hear:  How Simply Serenity Apparel creates connections within recovery  Why fitness can support mental and emotional healing  How trauma can affect hunger and other physical signals  Why Kat refuses to sacrifice authenticity for professional success  Her message for anyone attempting recovery alone This episode includes a message from Rage Against Addiction about its monthly donor program beginning at 26:01. Visit Simply Serenity Apparel and Rage Against Addiction. Subscribe, leave a review, and join the conversation by sharing this episode or contacting Rich directly. Send us Fan Mail Community Wellness Day - Sloan Bella Collective Healing Arts and Music Festival Events – Lovli Life Rage Against AddictionRage Against Addiction is a non-profit organization dedicated to connecting addicts and their familiDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show Rate & 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 | Facebook Twitter – Conversations with Rich Bennett Instagram – @conversationswithrichbennett TikTok – CWRB (@conversationsrichbennett) | TikTok Sponsors, Affiliates, and ways we pay the bills: Hosted on Buzzsprout SquadCast Subscribe by Email

    Kat’s Powerful Life Beyond Addiction

  7. Sep 18

    Rich Bennett Answers Your Interesting Podcast Questions

    What does it really take to build a podcast, take it worldwide, attract sponsors, and keep going for more than a decade? Rich Bennett steps behind the microphone alone to answer questions submitted directly by his listeners. In this candid episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Rich shares how a failed video recording helped launch his podcast, why Kristy Breslin encouraged him to think beyond Harford County, and how PodMatch helped connect him with guests around the world. He also explains why he prefers genuine conversations over traditional interviews and why meaningful listener responses matter more than download totals. You will hear:  How Rich moved from radio and DJing into podcasting  Practical equipment and hosting advice for new podcasters  How he selects co-hosts and recognizes the right chemistry  Why local businesses can be ideal podcast sponsors  How trust influences every sponsorship he accepts  The episodes and listener stories that define success for him  The advice he would give his 15-year-old self Visit Conversations with Rich Bennett to listen, explore previous episodes, or leave Rich a voicemail with your own question. Subscribe, share this episode, leave a comment, and join the conversation. Send us Fan Mail Community Wellness Day - Sloan Bella Collective Healing Arts and Music Festival Events – Lovli Life Support the show Rate & 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 | Facebook Twitter – Conversations with Rich Bennett Instagram – @conversationswithrichbennett TikTok – CWRB (@conversationsrichbennett) | TikTok Sponsors, Affiliates, and ways we pay the bills: Hosted on Buzzsprout SquadCast Subscribe by Email

  8. Sep 16

    Reclaim Your Health and Worth with Amy Lenius

    What if success is not about staying busy, earning more, or meeting someone else’s expectations? What if it means creating a life that genuinely reflects your health, relationships, values, and sense of fulfillment? Amy Lenius is a personal development and success coach, speaker, and Director of Group Coaching at Next Level University. After developing endometriosis as a teenager and being told she might never have children, Amy began a long journey of healing, self-advocacy, and personal transformation. Today, she is pain-free, raising two sons, and helping others build healthier and more fulfilling lives. In this episode, Amy shares: Why lasting healing often depends on consistent “unsexy fundamentals”How to become a stronger advocate for your health and well-beingThe important difference between self-belief and self-worthHow a frustration audit can reveal what needs to changeWhy success should be defined by your values, not outside expectationsAmy also explains how intentional living differs from performative busyness and why an empowering community can make personal growth more achievable. Learn more about Amy and Next Level University at https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/. This episode is sponsored by Daniel McGhee and the Victory Team. Visit https://victoryteamsells.com/. Subscribe to Conversations with Rich Bennett, leave a review, and share this conversation with someone who needs permission to define success for themselves. Send us Fan Mail Community Wellness Day - Sloan Bella Collective Healing Arts and Music Festival Events – Lovli Life The Victory TeamLOOKING TO BUY OR SELL A HOME Go with the Agent that was voted Harford’s Best & won the Harford CouDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show Rate & 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 | Facebook Twitter – Conversations with Rich Bennett Instagram – @conversationswithrichbennett TikTok – CWRB (@conversationsrichbennett) | TikTok Sponsors, Affiliates, and ways we pay the bills: Hosted on Buzzsprout SquadCast Subscribe by Email

    Reclaim Your Health and Worth with Amy Lenius
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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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  • Creator
    Rich Bennett
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2026
  • Episodes
    895
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Conversations with Rich Bennett
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