Recovery Episodes

Dale Walsh joins Rich Bennett to share his remarkable journey from a schizophrenia diagnosis to becoming a recovery coach and prolific poet. In this raw and inspiring conversation, Dale opens up about battling stigma, discovering purpose through writing, and the creation of his Live Love coaching m…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

In this episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Rich is joined by co-host Joe Ayler, owner of Tar Heel Construction Group, for an eye-opening discussion with Paul Reed, co-founder of Roofers in Recovery. Paul shares his powerful journey to sobriety and explains how his organization is helping m…

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…

In this heartfelt episode, Rich Bennett sits down with Debra Cohen, a singer, songwriter, author, and advocate whose inspiring journey of resilience, reinvention, and faith is nothing short of extraordinary. From her days as a new wave musician in the 1980s to overcoming addiction, trauma, and emot…

Sponsored by Elite Power Washing In this inspiring episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Rich sits down with Cathlene Miner, founder and CEO of Hopefull Handbags Global, to discuss her incredible journey of empowering domestic abuse survivors and their families. Cathlene shares her personal …

Sponsored by Tar Heel Construction Group In this inspiring episode, Rich Bennett sits down with Gail Taylor, a Canadian songwriter, keynote speaker, and author of Curveballs: A Deeply Personal Guide to Embracing Life's Challenges and Designing a Path Toward Mental Wellness. Gail shares her transfo…

Sponsored by Rage Against Addiction In this episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, we dive into the critical intersection of mental health and addiction recovery. Joined by Christina Darwin and Jen Aguglia from Ashley Behavioral Health and Wellness, we explore their groundbreaking virtual m…

In this heartfelt episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Rich is joined by Dr. Dean Sunseri and HollyKem Sunseri, a licensed professional counselor and life coach duo with decades of experience in emotional, psychological, and spiritual healing. They share their inspiring journey of overcoming…

Sponsored by Serenity Salt Spa In this episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Rich speaks with Melissa Osorio, a trauma expert, mental health advocate, and author of Hidden Memories: Discover What’s Blocking You From Life and Love. Melissa shares her inspiring journey of overcoming addiction,…