Recovery Episodes

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,…

Sponsored by Richardson Farms In this powerful episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Rich and co-host Michelle Hayes welcome entrepreneur, author, and podcast host Ken Cox. Ken shares his remarkable journey from a chaotic childhood filled with addiction to a life of resilience and purpose. H…

From Bartender to Nun: Gina’s Journey of Faith and Redemption Sponsored by Window Depot of Baltimore In this heartfelt episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Rich sits down with Gina Economopoulos, an author, former nun, and end-of-life doula, to explore her extraordinary journey of faith, r…

In this episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Rich sits down with Christopher Mack, a recovery facilitator with over 22 years of experience, and Wanda Webster, an educational therapist with expertise in psychology and energy work. Together, they share their powerful journey into trauma healin…

Sponsored by Rage Against Addiction In this Conversations with Rich Bennett episode, sponsored by Rage Against Addiction, co-hosted with Wendy Beck, Mia Ellis shares her heartfelt story about losing her sister, Dana, to a fentanyl overdose. The conversation explores the emotional toll of addicti…

Sponsored by Courage 365 In this episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Ceirra Hargan shares her powerful journey from battling addiction to heroin and fentanyl to achieving sobriety and becoming a spiritual empowerment coach. Ceirra opens up about her childhood struggles, the pivotal moments…

Sponsored by Harford County Living In this episode of "Conversations with Rich Bennett," Rich sits down with Dr. Lincoln Stoller, a neurofeedback trainer, clinical counselor, and hypnotherapist. They explore the transformative power of brain training, how anxiety can become a self-fulfilling hab…