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.
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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. Arielle has spent years helping creators grow their audiences, discover new shows, and better understand the unique strengths of podcasting as a medium. In this conv...
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 face every day including difficult conversations, disengaged teams, and low workplace morale. Ron explains why emotional intelligence, clear expectations...
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 stuck managing symptoms instead of actually getting better. Reed has worked with over 10,000 clients and trained thousands of practitioners worldwide. His approach focuses on identifying hidden stressors in...
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 addiction at just 23 years old, Amy chose to carry forward the vision he had for helping people in recovery. Ethan believed that pairing individuals struggling with addiction with hard to adopt shelter do...
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 loss. It is about lifting the veil, saying their names, and turning waves of grief into ripples of hope. In this episode, you will hear: • What it was like delivering Ariella at 20 weeks • The hidden fina...
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. Irina is now a bestselling author, speaker, singer, artist, and host of two top-ranked podcasts. In this conversation, she shares how she moved from un...
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 12, 1933. Roosevelt doesn’t talk like a politician here. He talks like a neighbor, breaking down complicated banking mechanics into plain language and giving people something they de...
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 321 households and serving over 900 individuals in one year, Alicia realized the next level required bigger infrastructure and shared resources. Now, Fresh Sta...
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 leaving a 26-year marriage at age 50, Xanet rebuilt her life and now helps couples who feel more like roommates than partners. She shares why resentment builds qu...
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 requires sacrifice, humility, and effort. From sitting in hospital waiting rooms to attending small events when no one else does, Rich shares personal reflections as a Marine Corps veteran, husband, father, and bu...
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 years. Melissa opens up about overcoming shyness, choosing indie publishing for creative control, building strong female characters, and revealing secrets one page at a time. She also explains why cri...
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 body can restore strength, clarity, and confidence. We dive into somatic healing, muscle testing, trauma recovery, hormone health, and ...
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 a member of the Class of 2020, he also faced the emotional toll of graduating during the COVID pandemic, followed by six months of long COVID symptoms. But this story is not about defea...
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 CEO, how Port Discovery supports neurodiverse families and military households, and why joy, curiosity, and creativity are essential building blocks for lifelong learning. You’ll...
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 family and friends can become “Support Angels,” and introduces listeners to Coco Bear, the service dog whose instinct for comfort has touched countless veterans and seniors...
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 of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast and founder of the Speak Up For Blue Podcast Network, with more than 1,800 episodes dedicated to making ocean science accessible and hopeful. Rich ...
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 a number-one youth basketball podcast with his son, Troy shares how unexpected turns can become life-changing breakthroughs. They dive into fatherhood, mental tough...
Music has a way of stopping time, unlocking memories, and reminding us who we were—and who we still are. In this episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Rich sits down with friends for a powerful roundtable conversation about the songs and albums that shaped their lives. From classic rock and heavy metal to punk and emotional deep cuts, this episode dives into how music connects to family, grief, identity, and personal milestones. You’ll hear stories about first albums, misunderstood lyri...
What does it really take to design learning that works? In this episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Rich is joined by instructional designer, professor, and podcast host Jackie Pelegrin, who brings nearly two decades of experience in higher education and curriculum design. Jackie breaks down what instructional design actually is, why so many online courses fail to engage learners, and how education must be built with intention, empathy, and real-world outcomes in mind. The conversatio...
What if just seven words could change your life? In this powerful episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Rich sits down with award-winning author and publisher Aurora Winter to explore how the right message can transform heartbreak into healing, stories into income, and ideas into lasting impact. Aurora shares deeply personal experiences of loss, resilience, and reinvention, along with practical insights on why most authors fail to market their books and how entrepreneurs can build real ...
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