Conversations with Rich Bennett

Rich Bennett
  • 4,6 (66)
  • ОБЩЕСТВО И КУЛЬТУРА
  • ЕЖЕНЕДЕЛЬНО

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. Faith, Family, And 90 Days: Austin Davis On Saving Teens

    -2 ДН.

    Faith, Family, And 90 Days: Austin Davis On Saving Teens

    Licensed professional counselor and Clear Fork Academy founder Austin Davis joins Rich to talk about rescuing teens from addiction and mental-health crises with clinically rigorous, Christ-centered residential care. He explains why 90-day programs, family-systems work, and even nightly dinners can change outcomes—and what warning signs parents miss most. They also discuss his book, My Kid, My Crisis, a plain-language guide for overwhelmed families.  Sponsored by Maryland Pickers  Guest Bio:   Austin Davis, LPC-S, is the founder and CEO of Clear Fork Academy, one of Texas’s largest Christ-centered residential treatment programs for teens. Since 2017, his team has helped rehabilitate more than 5,000 adolescents struggling with substance use and mental-health disorders. He’s the author of My Kid, My Crisis, blending real family stories with practical tools parents can use right away.   Main Topics:  ·         The post-COVID surge in teen mental-health and substance-use challenges ·         Why Clear Fork’s model is clinically based and Christ-centered (not either/or) ·         90-day residential care, plus outpatient and step-down options ·         Family-systems intensives and why “if the family doesn’t get better, the kid won’t” ·         Charter-school academics on campus; getting teens back on track to graduate ·         Early warning signs parents miss: changes in people, places, and things ·         Social media’s dopamine loop and permanent online consequences ·         Everyday rituals that heal: tech-free family dinner, shoulder-to-shoulder talks ·         What to do before the ER: seek help early; you’re not alone ·         Stories of transformation and the role of faith, service, fitness, and fun in recovery   Resources mentioned:  ·         Clear Fork Academy — admissions & info: clearforkacademy.com (ages 13–17; boys & girls campuses; 90-day track; family intensives; charter-school academics; Texas-based outpatient/virtual within TX).  ·         Book: Send us a text Maryland PickersFamily Owned & Operated - Maryland Pickers Junk Removal & Hauling - Serving Harford & Baltimore 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

    58 мин.
  2. How Jennifer Chase Heals Families Stuck in Addiction

    -4 ДН.

    How Jennifer Chase Heals Families Stuck in Addiction

    Rich sits down with coach and recovery advocate Jennifer Chase, whose life spans both sides of addiction—as the daughter of an alcoholic, a woman in long-term recovery, and the mother of a recovering addict. She shares how trauma, chronic pain, and over-prescription pulled her into dependency, and how connection, forgiveness, and firm, loving boundaries rebuilt her family. Listeners will learn practical ways families can stop enabling, set clear limits, and find peace—no matter where their loved one is on the recovery path.  Sponsored by Living Well Healthcare  Guest Bio:   Jennifer Chase is an addiction and family recovery coach and founder of Rise Addiction Life Coaching. After surviving a hemorrhaging brain tumor, years of chronic pain, and opioid dependency, she rebuilt her life in long-term recovery and now helps families replace chaos with clarity through coaching groups, retreats, and one-to-one guidance.  Main Topics:  ·         Addiction vs. recovery “circles” and why connection saves lives.  ·         Generational trauma: growing up around alcoholism and childhood sexual abuse.  ·         Brain tumor at 29, chronic pain, and how over-prescription led to opioid addiction.  ·         Discovering her teenage son’s opioid use and choosing treatment.  ·         Why “substance isn’t the problem”—shame, coping, and choosing your hard.  ·         Family roles, enabling vs. allowing consequences, and boundary-setting that sticks.  ·         Self-care for helpers: meditation, exercise, journaling, therapy, service.  ·         Jennifer’s services: individual coaching, twice-weekly coaching calls, and retreats.   Resources mentioned:  ·         Rise Addiction Life Coaching – www.riseaddictionlc.com (Jennifer’s site).  ·         Mayo Clinic (treatment exploration referenced).  ·         Podcasts/people referenced in passing (e.g., “Mr. Whiskey,” “Tanya”) as cross-guest overlap.  ·         Practices: meditation, running/exercise, journaling, massage, yoga/chiropractic, counseling. ·         Episode Sponsor: Send us a text Living Well HealthcareGet Your Lifestyle BackDisclaimer: 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

    1 ч. 9 мин.
  3. The Girl of Many Crowns: D.H. Morris Makes History Personal

    -6 ДН.

    The Girl of Many Crowns: D.H. Morris Makes History Personal

    Author and researcher D. H. Morris reveals the gripping true story behind her historical novel The Girl of Many Crowns, following Princess Judith of Francia and Baldwin “Iron Arm.” We dig into how Deborah turned medieval annals, songs, and court records into a vivid, faith-infused saga of love, power, and defiance—plus the surprising family link that started it all. If you love stories where history breathes and the stakes are royal, this one’s for you.  Sponsored byDaniel McGhee & the Victory Team  Guest Bio:   D. H. (Deborah) Morris is a playwright, world traveler, and historical-fiction author whose research spans medieval Latin sources and English scholarship. After tracing her own genealogy, she uncovered the real saga of Princess Judith of Francia and Baldwin Iron Arm, inspiring her debut novel The Girl of Many Crowns. A former theater professional and devoted researcher, Morris blends scholarly rigor with dramatic storytelling—and donates a portion of her book’s proceeds to anti-trafficking efforts.   Main Topics:  ·         How a genealogy puzzle led Deborah to Princess Judith & Baldwin Iron Arm.  ·         Turning dense medieval sources into living scenes (annals, riddles, liturgy, songs).  ·         Historical fiction vs. strict history: staying faithful while filling the gaps.  ·         Judith’s early marriages, agency, and defiance in a world of kings and councils.  ·         Vikings, ransoms, and realpolitik: how raids, slavery, and silver shaped the plot.  ·         Writing the audiobook herself—acting craft, character voice, and production.  ·         Prequel in progress: Empress Judith, Charlemagne’s court, and civil war stakes.  ·         Why she donates proceeds to OUR/Operation Underground Railroad.   Resources mentioned:  ·         The Girl of Many Crowns novel ·         Princess Judith of Francia; Baldwin (Iron Arm); Alfred the Great; Charlemagne; Louis the Pious; Hincmar of Reims; Aachen.  ·         Annals of St. Bertin Send us a text 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

    56 мин.
  4. Stop the Spiral: Practical Anxiety Skills with Dr. Foojan Zeine

    10 ОКТ.

    Stop the Spiral: Practical Anxiety Skills with Dr. Foojan Zeine

    Licensed psychotherapist and author Dr. Foojan Zeine joins Rich to unpack Awareness Integration Theory (AIT)—a practical framework that helps you observe your inner world, reality-check assumptions, integrate past parts, and choose your next best action. She shares concrete ways to reduce anxiety, explains why some anxiety “leaks” biologically, and introduces the Foojan app with an embedded AIT-trained coach, Mira. If you want fast, deep tools to move from surviving to thriving, this one’s worth a close listen.  Sponsored by CleverCat Marketing  Guest Bio:   Dr. Foojan Zeine is a licensed psychotherapist, author of six books, creator of Awareness Integration Theory (AIT), and host of the long-running podcast “Inner Voice: A Heartfelt Chat with Dr. Foojan.” With 30+ years of clinical and organizational work, she teaches and researches AIT across universities and programs, and recently launched the Foojan app, which guides users through AIT journaling and on-demand coaching via an AIT-trained AI assistant named “Mira.”   Main Topics:  ·         The origin of AIT: two “cameras” of awareness (inside feelings/thoughts/body + outside behaviors/impact).  ·         Anxiety demystified: protective signal, the “cliffhanger” thought loop, and reality-checking to calm spirals.  ·         When anxiety “leaks”: biological components (e.g., OCD-type patterns) vs. normal worry, and why numbing is a band-aid.  ·         Integration work: finding the memory where a belief formed, healing, reconnecting “parts,” and building a strengths toolbox.  ·         Foojan app: 31 life areas, guided journaling, pre/post checks, and “Mira” for skills and actionable next steps.  ·         Guardrails for AI in mental health: domain-bounded knowledge and safety “no-go” responses.  ·         Applications of AIT: psychotherapy, coaching, parenting, education (daycare to university), and leadership/organizational culture.  ·         Dr. Zeine’s personal journey (immigration at 12½, high anxiety/depression, learning to thrive) and client success stories.   Resources mentioned:  ·         Foojan app (Apple & Android); site: Foojan.com (app Send us a text CleverCat MarketingDreams shouldn't cost a fortune, budget should never be a barrier! We focus on YOU & create killer cDisclaimer: 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

    1 ч. 4 мин.
  5. Service Dogs, Discipline & Hope with John Carter

    8 ОКТ.

    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): servicedogproject.org ·        Send us a text Elite 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 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

    1 ч. 2 мин.
  6. Sue Day on Creativity, Focus & Thriving with ADHD

    6 ОКТ.

    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 intentionally ·         Parenting a neurodivergent teen; individuality and suppo Send us a text 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

    1 ч. 6 мин.
  7. Pamela Wilde on Portraits, Veterans & the Art of Oil

    3 ОКТ.

    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 text 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

    1 ч. 19 мин.
  8. From Wheelchair to World Changer: Jenna Udenberg’s Story

    1 ОКТ.

    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 nations).  ·         Disability history & docs: Ed Roberts; Judith Heumann; Send us a text Real 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 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

    1 ч. 9 мин.
См. все (748)

4,6
из 5
Оценок: 66

Об этом подкасте

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.

Информация

  • Автор
    Rich Bennett
  • Годы выхода
    2016 - 2025
  • Выпуски
    748
  • Ограничения
    С ненормативной лексикой
  • Авторские права
    © 2025 Conversations with Rich Bennett
  • Сайт подкаста
    Conversations with Rich Bennett