Episodes

Vocalist Chris Pinnella joins Rich Bennett to share how a school musical, an unexpected paid performance at 16, and experiences with Julie Andrews and Trans-Siberian Orchestra helped shape his career. From reimagining Christmas classics to building an audience at the STAR Centre in Havre de Grace, Chris explores why live music creates connections that stay with us long after the final song.

Ben Oofana joins Rich Bennett to explore how childhood wounds can echo through heartbreak, attachment, and recurring relationship patterns. Drawing on his own experiences, traditional healing apprenticeship, and decades of meditation practice, Ben shares his perspective on facing difficult emotions, respecting boundaries, and developing deeper connections.

Julia Capallo of A Marvelous Spark joins Rich Bennett to discuss her journey from art teacher to entrepreneur and why authentic storytelling matters in small business marketing. Their conversation explores branding, website upkeep, concerns about AI-generated graphics, mindfulness, and Julia’s work connecting local families through Macaroni KID. Sponsored by Harford County Living

Author Mia Godfrey joins Rich Bennett to discuss Buried, Not Broken, her memoir about childhood in communist Romania, addiction, grief, faith, and starting over. Through memories of her sister Mona, one unforgettable orange, and a shoebox gift that changed her life, Mia reveals how generosity and honest storytelling can help people feel less alone. Sponsored by Harford County Health Department

Mark Stern returns to Conversations with Rich Bennett for an unexpected round of random questions about living well, trusting yourself, and discovering what you might be capable of achieving. From balancing health, relationships, and business to imagining superpowers and exploring the ocean floor, this conversation shows how a simple question can lead to meaningful self-discovery.

Children’s author and illustrator Piper Thomas joins Rich Bennett to explore how stories, imagination, and simple creative activities can help children feel heard. From the tiny-book project in The Littlest Library to her own experiences with self-doubt, mentorship, and marketing, Piper shares an honest, funny conversation about finding your voice and building a creative life. Sponsored by Freedom Federal Credit Union

What does it mean to carry a child’s memory forward while helping protect other families? Patrice Bullock shares how losing her 16-year-old son Bailey to sudden cardiac arrest led to a mission rooted in love, preparedness, and hope. In this episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Patrice, a nurse practitioner, mental health nurse practitioner, author, and founder of Bailey’s Heart and Soul Foundation, remembers the young athlete behind that mission. She discusses CPR and AED training, free ...

After losing her husband, Stephen “Steve” Thompson, author and performance coach Kym Coco turned to golf, travel, yoga, and meditation to explore what her next chapter could become. She shares how her ongoing 100-course golf adventure helped her reconnect with people, rediscover joy, and honor a love that continues to shape her life. This conversation offers a compassionate perspective on grief, resilience, and giving yourself permission to begin again. Sponsored by Eco-Cool HVAC

Richard Wilmore returns to Conversations with Rich Bennett to explore how storytelling, thoughtful interviews, and genuine connection create lasting impact. From preparing podcast guests to protecting vulnerable stories and recognizing success beyond downloads, this conversation offers practical insights for creators, business owners, and nonprofit leaders. Richard also shares why peace, friendship, meaningful work, and daily laughter shape his definition of a good life. Sponsored by WHFC 91.1 FM

Michele Love and Steven Hofmeister join Rich Bennett to share how Voice of Truth Center’s Hope on Wheels brings prayer, food, essentials, and Christian fellowship directly into communities. Their conversation explores listening to God, putting faith into action, and finding renewed purpose, including Rich’s personal story about why he chose to keep podcasting. Sponsored by Bel Air Window and Door

Emily Adolph joins Rich Bennett to share her experience with suicidal thoughts, the shame that kept her quiet, and the meaningful shift she felt when she opened up to her family. She also discusses her personal wellness practices, photography, and the Healing Arts and Music Festival, bringing artists, musicians, and wellness practitioners together in support of the Maryland Center for the Arts. Sponsored by Eco-Cool HVAC

Samantha Heil joins Rich Bennett to share how Book Fair at Bel Air grew from a conversation at Panera Bread into a literary celebration welcoming more than 2,400 attendees. She reveals plans for year-round workshops, book clubs, outreach, and author support while discussing why every reader deserves access, encouragement, and a sense of belonging. Sponsored by Freedom Federal Credit Union

After 16½ years as a teacher, Tim Markland made a difficult leap into real estate and helped grow The Markland Advantage from a venture with his father into a Bel Air team that includes his wife, Amy. He and Rich discuss what teaching still brings to his work, how he guides buyers and sellers through changing conditions, and why his podcast, The TMA Connection, keeps him close to the stories in his community. Sponsored by Harford’s Heart Magazine

Harford County Health Department’s Hannah Lux and Bonnie Harbin explain how a new pilot program will place 15,000 oral rabies vaccine baits for raccoons. Joined by Ronya Nassar, they discuss where the baits go, why pets still need their own vaccinations, and when residents should call the health department about a wildlife encounter. Sponsored by Harford County Health Department

Bill Quateman, founder of Advanced BioCell, explains why healthy aging requires more than simply treating symptoms after they appear. He discusses personalized nutrition, metabolic health, exercise, sleep, meditation, regenerative wellness, and his concept of “peak span,” or living at your fullest capacity for as long as possible. The conversation also uncovers Bill’s surprising history as a recording artist and concludes with a powerful question about releasing the old stories that may still be affecting our lives.

Kat returns to share how her recovery has evolved into a life built around purpose, authenticity, fitness, motherhood, and service. She discusses launching Simply Serenity Apparel, healing from complex PTSD, using strength training to support her mental health, and creating meaningful connections for people in recovery. Sponsored by Rage Against Addiction

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 explain...

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 trans...

Drs. Reed and Kat Neubaum of Ultimate Health explain how function, fuel, and fitness work together to support long-term health. Alongside cohost Nicole Valentine, they explore movement, hydration, sleep, nutrition, pain, consistency, and why mastering the basics matters more than chasing the latest wellness trend. Sponsored by One Love Mind Body

After nearly 25 years in global health, Dara Wax left her career to build SAM+LEO, a line of gummy vitamins created specifically for kids and teenagers. She shares how her experiences as a single mother inspired a mission focused on supporting young people, giving parents better wellness choices, and helping teenagers feel seen rather than treated like problems that need to be fixed.

Mental health counselor, author, and meditation teacher Dean Graves explains why awareness may be the first step toward releasing emotional baggage, managing stress, and reconnecting with our authentic selves. Dean and Rich also explore trauma, meditation, military transition, consciousness, spirituality, and the belief that happiness already exists within us.

Dr. Evan Nadler challenges the harmful belief that childhood obesity is simply caused by overeating, inactivity, poor parenting, or a lack of willpower. He explains how genetics, biology, environment, mental health, food access, and family circumstances influence a child’s health while offering families compassionate, evidence-based paths forward. Listeners will learn why shame does more harm than good, how entire families can make realistic changes together, and why individualized treatment may include lifestyle support, medication, surgery, or a combination of approaches.

Hannah Dalby returns to explain how exercise, nutrition, sleep, hydration, and nervous system regulation influence the quality of our relationships. She and Rich explore how taking better care of yourself can help you become more patient, present, confident, and connected with your partner.

For Recovery Month, Rich Bennett revisits the unforgettable stories and lessons shared during last year’s Pot-a-thon for Recovery. Through personal accounts of addiction, overdose loss, relapse, sober living, motherhood, accountability, and healing, this episode reminds listeners that recovery is possible and nobody’s story has to end with addiction.