Conversations with Rich Bennett
Join Rich Bennett and his dynamic cohosts as they engage with individuals from diverse backgrounds—authors, entrepreneurs, activists, and everyday heroes—uncovering their unique stories and insights. Each episode offers a deep dive into personal journeys, community initiatives, and transformative experiences, providing listeners with inspiration and practical takeaways.
Tune in to discover stories that uplift, inform, and connect us all. Subscribe now to be part of these compelling conversations.
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Episodes
816 episodes
Kurt Ellenberger Explains Why Music Actually Feels Like Magic
Ever wondered why a song can give you chills… or bring you to tears without a single word?In this episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Rich sits down with music expert Dr. Kurt Ellenberger to uncover the fascinating science behind...
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The Fearless, Powerful Joy Revolution with Amy Dickens
What if joy isn’t something you wait for—but something you practice your way into?In this episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Rich sits down with Amy Dickens, author of 101 Ways to Spread Joy, to explore how she...
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James Walters Turns Creativity into Survival
What happens when life forces you to start over?In this episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, photographer, author, and podcast host James Walters shares how creativity became his lifeline during one of the most challengin...
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Dare 2 Live Well with Dr. Rochelin Herold
Are we treating sickness instead of building real health?In this episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Rich sits down with chiropractor, wellness advocate, and author Dr. Rochelin Herold to explore why modern health...
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John David on The Bystander and Viral Truth
What happens when a witness becomes part of the story?In this episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Rich sits down with award winning author John David to talk about his gripping debut novel The Bystander. The story follows televis...
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The Future of Podcasting with Arielle Nissenblatt
Podcasting has exploded in popularity, but many creators are asking the same question: does every podcast really need video?In this episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Rich sits down with podcast industry expert Arielle Nissenbla...
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The Truth About Leadership With Ronald Reich
Leadership is easy to talk about, but much harder to practice.In this episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, leadership expert Ronald Reich shares what truly separates effective leaders from ineffective ones. With nearly three decad...
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Reed Davis on the DRESS Formula for Real Health
What if the reason you still feel tired, inflamed, or stuck with health problems is because no one is looking at the real cause?In this episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Rich sits down with Reed Davis, founder of Funct...
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Amy Harding and the Mission Behind Ethan’s Hope
What if healing from addiction could begin with earning the trust of a rescued dog?In this powerful episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Rich and cohost Wendy Beck sit down with Amy Harding, founder of Ethan’s Hope: Paws and Hands...
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From Loss to Sea of Hope with Christina O’Mara
What do you do when your world stops but everyone else keeps moving?Christina O’Mara joins Conversations with Rich Bennett to share the heartbreaking loss of her daughter Ariella and how that grief led to the creation of the Sea of...
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Irina Shehovsov on Breaking Free from Victimhood
What happens when survival mode stops working?Irina Shehovsov knows that breaking point well. After becoming a single mother to a newborn and five-year-old, she found herself emotionally exhausted, disconnected, and questioning everythin...
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America Explained | Franklin D. Roosevelt Makes Banking Make Sense
March 1933. The Great Depression has Americans on edge, banks are shutting their doors, and fear is moving faster than facts. In this America Explained episode, Rich Bennett sets the scene and then shares a historic voice that helped steady the...
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Inner County Outreach Expands with Fresh Start Furnishings
What if the biggest missing piece in fighting poverty isn’t food or housing—but furniture?In this powerful episode, Alicia Hamilton of Fresh Start Furnishings joins Rich alongside Natalie Johnson, COO of Inner County Outreach, to announc...
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Xanet Pailet on Emotional Safety & Sex
What happens when a marriage looks successful on the outside but feels disconnected behind closed doors?In this powerful episode, Rich Bennett sits down with intimacy coach and bestselling author Xanet Pailet to talk about sexless marria...
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Rich Bennett on The Art of Showing Up
When was the last time you showed up for someone when it cost you something?In this solo episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Rich explores the art of showing up for people even when it’s inconvenient. Not the social medi...
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The Truth Lies at the Edge with Melissa Roos
Have you ever lost track of time inside a book? That’s no accident.In this episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, mystery romance author Melissa Roos shares how she went from growing up seven miles outside a small Iowa town to publi...
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Visibility, Trauma, and Triumph with Jenny C. Cohen
Jenny C. Cohen’s story will move you.An award-winning dancer, embodiment coach, and cancer survivor, Jenny shares how dance became her lifeline through breast cancer, trauma, and unimaginable family challenges. From competing internation...
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Noah May: From Breakdown to Breakthrough
Noah May joins Rich Bennett for one of the most honest conversations yet about mental health, resilience, and survival.Diagnosed with clinical depression at 14 and anxiety at 18, Noah shares how his symptoms escalated into severe nausea,...
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Carter Polakoff on Why Play Matters for Every Family
What if play wasn’t just for kids, but for parents too?In this episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Rich welcomes Carter Polakoff, President and CEO of Port Discovery Children’s Museum, for a powerful conversation about w...
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Tony DeMaio on Saving Veterans One Connection at a Time
Tony DeMaio, founder of Helping Heroes USA, joins Rich Bennett for one of the most important conversations you will hear this year. Together, they dive into veteran suicide prevention, the warning signs too many people miss, and why connection ...
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Andrew Lewin on Why the Ocean Needs Better Storytelling
What if protecting the ocean did not have to come with fear, guilt, or doom and gloom?In this episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, marine biologist and podcast host Andrew Lewin shares how storytelling, curiosity, and human connec...
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Troy Horne On Broadway, Fatherhood, And Starting Over Strong
What if midlife isn’t a decline, but your greatest opportunity yet?In this powerful episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Rich sits down with Broadway performer, bestselling author, and speaker Troy Horne to talk about rei...
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The Songs That Changed Us: Rock, Metal, Punk, And Meaning
Music has a way of stopping time, unlocking memories, and reminding us who we were—and who we still are. In this episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Rich sits down with friends for a powerful roundtable conversation about the s...
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