Mental Health 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 American Auto Repair Thomas Brown joins Rich to share his deeply personal journey through grief after losing his brother to suicide, and how a 7,000-mile cross-country bike ride became a path to healing, purpose, and self-awareness. From toxic masculinity to the power of storytellin…

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 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…

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…

Struggling with perfectionism? In this episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, author and coach Susan Hensley reveals how art journaling can help you break free from the pressure of always getting it right and rediscover the joy of creative self-expression. Learn how simple, playful art exercis…

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…

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…

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 …

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…