What makes a local magazine last over 20 years in a digital world? In this episode, Rich and Wendy sit down with Sandy Kapinos and Debbie Umbarger from Harford’s Heart Magazine to uncover the passion, purpose, and people behind the county’s most trusted publication. Sandy, owner of Sonipak Design &…
What makes a story truly stick with you? In this episode, Rich sits down with author and broadcaster Tory Gates to uncover how powerful storytelling can shape perspectives, spark emotion, and even change lives. Tory Gates is an award-winning author and longtime radio professional who has spent decades mastering the…
Ever wondered why a song can give you chills… or bring you to tears without a single word? In this episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Rich sits down with music expert Dr. Kurt Ellenberger to uncover the fascinating science behind why music affects us so deeply. From sound waves…
What if joy isn’t something you wait for—but something you practice your way into? In this episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Rich sits down with Amy Dickens, author of 101 Ways to Spread Joy, to explore how she transformed her life from anxiety, burnout, and fear into one fueled…
What happens when life forces you to start over? In this episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, photographer, author, and podcast host James Walters shares how creativity became his lifeline during one of the most challenging seasons of his life. After facing personal loss, identity shifts, and major life transitions,…
Are we treating sickness instead of building real health? In this episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Rich sits down with chiropractor, wellness advocate, and author Dr. Rochelin Herold to explore why modern healthcare often focuses on managing symptoms instead of helping people truly thrive. Dr. Herold grew up in…
What happens when a witness becomes part of the story? In this episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Rich sits down with award winning author John David to talk about his gripping debut novel The Bystander. The story follows television reporter Pete LeMaster, whose camera captures a shocking active shooter…
Podcasting has exploded in popularity, but many creators are asking the same question: does every podcast really need video? In this episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Rich sits down with podcast industry expert Arielle Nissenblatt to talk about the power of audio-first storytelling and the evolving future of podcasting.…
Leadership is easy to talk about, but much harder to practice. In this episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, leadership expert Ronald Reich shares what truly separates effective leaders from ineffective ones. With nearly three decades of experience training leaders across multiple industries, Ron dives into the real challenges managers…
What if the reason you still feel tired, inflamed, or stuck with health problems is because no one is looking at the real cause? In this episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Rich sits down with Reed Davis, founder of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition, to explore why so many people are…
What if healing from addiction could begin with earning the trust of a rescued dog? In this powerful episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Rich and cohost Wendy Beck sit down with Amy Harding, founder of Ethan’s Hope: Paws and Hands Rescues and Recoveries. After losing her son Ethan to…
What do you do when your world stops but everyone else keeps moving? Christina O’Mara joins Conversations with Rich Bennett to share the heartbreaking loss of her daughter Ariella and how that grief led to the creation of the Sea of Hope Foundation. This is not just a story about…
What happens when survival mode stops working? Irina Shehovsov knows that breaking point well. After becoming a single mother to a newborn and five-year-old, she found herself emotionally exhausted, disconnected, and questioning everything. Instead of waiting for someone to rescue her, she made a life-altering decision: she would save herself.…
March 1933. The Great Depression has Americans on edge, banks are shutting their doors, and fear is moving faster than facts. In this America Explained episode, Rich Bennett sets the scene and then shares a historic voice that helped steady the country: Franklin D. Roosevelt’s first Fireside Chat, delivered March…
What if the biggest missing piece in fighting poverty isn’t food or housing—but furniture? In this powerful episode, Alicia Hamilton of Fresh Start Furnishings joins Rich alongside Natalie Johnson, COO of Inner County Outreach, to announce a major partnership that will expand services across Harford and Cecil Counties. After furnishing…
What happens when a marriage looks successful on the outside but feels disconnected behind closed doors? In this powerful episode, Rich Bennett sits down with intimacy coach and bestselling author Xanet Pailet to talk about sexless marriages, emotional safety, and why intimacy does not die overnight—it slowly goes underground. After…
When was the last time you showed up for someone when it cost you something? In this solo episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Rich explores the art of showing up for people even when it’s inconvenient. Not the social media version. Not the easy version. The real version that…
Have you ever lost track of time inside a book? That’s no accident. In this episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, mystery romance author Melissa Roos shares how she went from growing up seven miles outside a small Iowa town to publishing six emotionally layered suspense novels in just five…
Jenny C. Cohen’s story will move you. An award-winning dancer, embodiment coach, and cancer survivor, Jenny shares how dance became her lifeline through breast cancer, trauma, and unimaginable family challenges. From competing internationally while in treatment to supporting her daughter through mental health struggles, Jenny reveals how reconnecting with the…
Noah May joins Rich Bennett for one of the most honest conversations yet about mental health, resilience, and survival. Diagnosed with clinical depression at 14 and anxiety at 18, Noah shares how his symptoms escalated into severe nausea, dramatic weight loss, and daily fear that left him physically shaken. As…
What if play wasn’t just for kids, but for parents too? In this episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Rich welcomes Carter Polakoff, President and CEO of Port Discovery Children’s Museum, for a powerful conversation about why children’s museums are really family museums. Carter shares her journey from intern to…
Tony DeMaio, founder of Helping Heroes USA, joins Rich Bennett for one of the most important conversations you will hear this year. Together, they dive into veteran suicide prevention, the warning signs too many people miss, and why connection and compassion save lives. Tony shares powerful real-world stories, explains how…
What if protecting the ocean did not have to come with fear, guilt, or doom and gloom? In this episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, marine biologist and podcast host Andrew Lewin shares how storytelling, curiosity, and human connection can inspire real action for ocean conservation. Andrew is the host…
What if midlife isn’t a decline, but your greatest opportunity yet? In this powerful episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Rich sits down with Broadway performer, bestselling author, and speaker Troy Horne to talk about reinvention, resilience, and redefining success after 40. From starring on Broadway in Rent to co-creating…