Health Episodes

In this compelling episode of "Conversations with Rich Bennett," Rich sits down with Rick Czaplewski, author of the powerful memoir "Better Dirty Than Done." Rick shares his incredible journey of resilience, from being diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma in college to overcoming the disease twice. He…

In this episode, "Beyond the Battlefield: The Long-Term Effects of Camp Lejeune's Toxic Water", Rich sits down with Jane Babcock, a seasoned veterans benefits educator, to delve into the ongoing repercussions of the Camp Lejeune water contamination crisis. Jane provides an in-depth look at the toxi…

In this episode of "Conversations with Rich Bennett," Rich sits down with Kristin Kirkwood, the executive director of Harford Land Trust. Kristin shares the inspiring story of how the Trust was founded in 1991 by a group of passionate citizens dedicated to preserving the natural beauty of Harford C…

In this episode of "Conversations with Rich Bennett," sponsored by Freedom Federal Credit Union, Rich hosts a compelling roundtable discussion featuring members of Big Infinite, representatives from the Ed Lalley Foundation, Derek Pentz, Emily Adoplh, and Wendy Beck. The conversation centers on the…

In this compelling episode of "Conversations with Rich Bennett," sponsored by Window Depot of Baltimore, host Rich Bennett sits down with Ashley Riehl to discuss her harrowing yet inspiring journey through preeclampsia during her pregnancy. Ashley shares the intense challenges she faced when diagno…

In this enlightening episode of “Conversations with Rich Bennett,” we are joined by Diana Fannon, an ardent advocate for children with disabilities and a passionate voice for inclusive education. Diana shares her personal journey with epilepsy, which began in her teenage years and profoundly shaped…

In this enlightening episode of "Conversations with Rich Bennett," sponsored by Eco-Cool HVAC, host Rich Bennett engages with three remarkable individuals in the field of prosthetic technology. Tom Zdon shares his empowering story of adopting an advanced prosthetic arm after a life-altering acciden…

In this captivating episode sponsored by Freedom Federal Credit Union, host Rich Bennett delves into the fascinating world of Chesapeake Bay oysters with a distinguished panel of experts: Matthew Scales, seafood marketing director at the Maryland Department of Agriculture; Don Webster, a regional s…

In this heartwarming episode titled "Darlene Greene's Inspiring Journey with Phototherapy," Rich Bennett, along with co-host Alicia Hamilton, delve into the poignant and uplifting story of Darlene Greene, a dedicated caregiver turned advocate for groundbreaking health solutions. At 58, Darlene face…

In this episode "Women's Journey Through Misdiagnosis to Empowerment," sponsored by the Chesapeake Podcast Network, we dive deep into the heartrending yet ultimately inspiring stories of women navigating the complexities of the healthcare system. Host Rich Bennett, along with co-host Kayla Deickman…

In this episode "Harford County's Call to Action: Beating Colorectal Cancer with Early Detection", sponsored by the Harford County Health Department, Rich Bennett delves into a critical conversation with Megan Casem and Karrie Schnaufer. They emphasize the lifesaving importance of early screening f…

In this episode, Rich Bennett and cohost Joe Ayler, host a touching conversation with George Wooden and Bobby Anderson, sharing Bobby’s story of resilience and community support in the face of Potocki-Lupski Syndrome. Sponsored by Tar Heel Construction Group, this episode highlights the challenges …

In this episode "Healing and Hope: Dr. Cristina Castagnini's Journey Through Eating Disorder Recovery," sponsored by Harford County Health Department, Rich Bennett interviews Dr. Cristina Castagnini, a psychologist specializing in eating disorders. Dr. Castagnini shares her personal battle with an …

In this episode of "Conversations with Rich Bennett," sponsored by "Eco-Cool HVAC," Wendy S. Meadows shares her transformative journey from a burned-out family law attorney and new mother to discovering a balanced, joyful life. She delves into key concepts from her book, "sparkle & GRIT: Live a Tec…

In this special episode "Elijah's Culinary Journey: From Kitchen Play to MasterChef Junior" of "Conversations with Rich Bennett," hosted by Julia Chang and her son Christopher, young chef Elijah shares his early culinary experiences and his journey to "MasterChef Junior Home for the Holidays." Spon…