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June 10, 2025

The Surprising Way Meridee Hlokoff Beat Addiction

Sponsored by CleverCat Marketing  In this eye-opening episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Meridee Hlokoff shares her powerful story of starting smoking at age 11, battling addiction for years, and finally quitting through a unique method: Cold Laser Therapy. But her journey didn’t end th…

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June 3, 2025

Rick Cheatham on Surviving Grief, Healing Marriage, and Leading Men

Sponsored by Maryland Pickers Rick Cheatham’s story is one of incredible resilience, raw honesty, and deep transformation. A former firefighter and current marriage coach, Rick opens up about his battles with addiction, his near divorce, the murder of his son, and a devastating injury that left …

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June 1, 2025

Resilience, Recovery, and Growth with Michael Ostrolenk

Sponsored by Eco-Cool HVAC In this episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Rich talks with performance coach and strategist Michael Ostrolenk. From learning meditation and biofeedback at age nine to training with Navy SEALs and launching Team Fudoshin, Michael shares how his unique path of s…

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May 27, 2025

How Sophia Torrini Rewired Her Mind and Body for Health

Sponsored by Daniel McGhee and The Victory Team In this transformative episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett , Sophia Torrini shares how she turned a life-threatening medical crisis into a journey of profound healing. After surviving a misdiagnosis and unnecessary surgery that left her near…

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May 15, 2025

Maria Chapman: From Hospital Bed to Thriving Entrepreneur

Sponsored by Four Seasons Landscape & Construction Services In this episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Rich sits down with Maria Chapman, a remarkable entrepreneur and advocate. Despite battling rare neuromuscular conditions, Maria rebuilt her life through writing and founded Connected …

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May 13, 2025

Living Life Differently: Real Stories from Amputee Friends

Sponsored by Living Well Healthcare In this inspiring episode, Rich Bennett sits down with members of the Amputee Friends Group and Real Life Prosthetics to discuss their journeys of resilience, recovery, and community. Through humor, honesty, and mutual support, they share how they’ve turned pe…

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May 11, 2025

Katharine Giovanni on The Power of Forgiveness and Healing

Sponsored by Harford County Living In this powerful episode, Rich Bennett sits down with Katharine Giovanni, a three-time award-winning author, international speaker, and forgiveness coach. Katharine shares her journey of overcoming trauma, addiction, and loss, and reveals her unique seven-part …

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May 4, 2025

Shruti Sethi on Mindset, Nutrition, and Reversing Disease

Sponsored by Harford County Health Department In this impactful episode, Rich Bennett interviews Shruti Sethi, the founder of Awaana Health, a nutritionist, cancer coach, and cancer survivor, who recounts her extraordinary journey of overcoming cancer holistically. Shruti elaborates on her trans…

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May 1, 2025

You Matter: Mental Health Reflections from Rich Bennett

In this heartfelt solo episode, Rich Bennett opens up about the importance of Mental Health Awareness Month and why we need to talk openly and compassionately about mental health struggles. Rich shares alarming statistics, personal stories from past guests, and practical steps we can all take to ma…

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April 22, 2025

How Bob Wischer Helps Men Reclaim Purpose and Power

Sponsored by Tar Heel Construction Group In this heartfelt episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, we meet Bob Wischer, a personal development coach and founder of Men Becoming Better Men. Bob opens up about life after divorce, the power of male community, and how he's helping men break free…

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April 13, 2025

The Hidden Heroes of Mental Health Recovery

Sponsored by Eco-Cool HVAC In this powerful episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett (or is it Conversations with Wendy now?), we spotlight the unsung champions of Maryland Wellness. Rich and cohost Wendy Beck sit down with Leann, Ralph, and Ashia to explore how PRP services are transforming m…

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April 3, 2025

Faith, Recovery & Purpose With Ruby Comer And Laura Dahl

Sponsored by Rage Against Addiction Join Rich Bennett and cohost Wendy Beck as they sit down with Ruby Comer and Laura Dahl to uncover the powerful story behind the Bethesda Transformation Center, a faith-based recovery home for women. From personal loss to divine purpose, they share how their m…

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April 1, 2025

Becky Galli & Polly Surhoff on 25 Years of Autism Impact

Sponsored by Freedom Federal Credit Union In this heartfelt episode, Becky Galli and Polly Winde Surhoff reflect on 25 powerful years of impact through Pathfinders for Autism—a nonprofit born from personal journeys and fueled by community. They share the origins of their mission, the evolution o…

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March 30, 2025

Drewbie Wilson Tells Us How to Crush The Day

Sponsored by Tar Heel Construction Group Drewbie Wilson joins Rich Bennett to share how he turned his life around—from tipping the scales at 315 pounds to becoming a 7-figure sales leader and entrepreneur. He breaks down the mindset, discipline, and daily habits that help him (and his clients) c…

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March 23, 2025

Undressed: Gregory Vetter’s Raw Entrepreneurial Ride

Sponsored by Richardson Farms From lacrosse fields to the shelves of Whole Foods, Gregory Vetter’s wild journey took a homemade salad dressing and turned it into a $300M clean food brand—only to lose it all. In this raw and revealing conversation, Greg opens up about bold risks, painful lessons,…

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March 20, 2025

Karen Dittman On Faith, Family & Beating Life’s Biggest Trials

Sponsored by Chesapeake Podcast Network In this powerful episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, author and wellness advocate Karen Dittman shares her inspiring journey of faith, resilience, and overcoming life’s toughest challenges. From navigating adoption, anxiety, ADHD, autism, and addic…

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March 18, 2025

Faith After Trauma: Jessica Morris’ Powerful Testimony

Sponsored by Window Depot of Baltimore In this powerful episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Jessica Morris shares her deeply personal journey of overcoming addiction, childhood trauma, and finding faith. She introduces the concept of personal eschatology—a transformative process of spiri…

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March 13, 2025

Addiction, Family, & Hope: Ray Lozano’s Powerful Story

In this powerful episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, drug prevention expert Ray Lozano shares his deeply personal journey growing up in a family affected by addiction. From witnessing the devastating effects of drugs on his loved ones to dedicating his life to educating youth and parents, R…

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March 4, 2025

Secrets to Overcoming Addiction & Guilt with Damian & Alicia Bloss

In this powerful episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Rich and co-host Wendy Beck sit down with Damian & Alicia Bloss to discuss addiction, guilt, and the road to recovery. Damian shares his deeply personal battle with alcoholism, the weight of his past trauma, and the life-changing moment t…

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Feb. 21, 2025

How to Like Yourself More with Alan Questel

Sponsored by Your Pet AuPair In this episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, internationally recognized teacher and author Alan Questel shares powerful insights on how to like yourself more through intentional acts of kindness and self-awareness. Drawing from his book Practice Intentional Ac…

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Feb. 17, 2025

How Patrick Casey Turned Addiction into A Life of Purpose

Sponsored by Maryland Pickers In this powerful episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Rich and co-host Michelle Hayes sit down with Patrick Casey—an advanced registered nurse practitioner, personal coach, and competitive boxer—who shares his remarkable journey from childhood addiction to self…

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Feb. 10, 2025

Kenneth Kunken’s Story Proves You Can Overcome Anything

Sponsored by Harford County Health Department In this inspiring episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, we sit down with Kenneth Kunken, a man whose journey redefines resilience and determination. After a tragic football injury left him paralyzed in 1970, Ken refused to let his circumstances d…

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Feb. 7, 2025

Tammy Cox on Healing Childhood Trauma to Build Stronger Love

Sponsored by Serenity Salt Spa In this episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, I sit down with Tammy Cox, a Transformational Coach who helps women heal unresolved childhood trauma to rebuild their relationships and rediscover their true selves. Tammy shares her personal journey, growing up in …

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Feb. 5, 2025

Andrew Matthews on How to Be Happy & Overcome Life’s Challenge

Sponsored by American Auto Repair In this inspiring episode, host Rich Bennett sits down with internationally acclaimed author, speaker, and illustrator Andrew Matthews to uncover the secrets to happiness, resilience, and success. With over 8 million books sold in 48 languages, Andrew has dedicate…

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