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Tim Markland on Grateful Connections, Strong Conversations and Courage Sep 28, 2026

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What does it take to leave a career you love and build something new? For Tim Markland, moving from the classroom into real estate meant carrying his commitment to teaching, relationships and service into a different kind of work.

Tim joins Rich Bennett to share how he and his father began The Markland Advantage, what they learned from their early house flips, and how the Bel Air real estate team grew to include Tim’s wife, Amy. They talk about the decisions buyers and sellers face in a changing Harford County market, why trust matters long after a transaction, and how Tim’s podcast, The TMA Connection, helps local people share their stories.

In this conversation:

Hear why leaving a 16½-year teaching career was such a difficult decision.
Learn how Tim helps clients think through payments, inspections and expectations.
Discover how relationships shape The Markland Advantage.
Explore why sharing one story can lead to an unexpected connection.
Reflect on Tim’s definition of true courage.

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New Oral Rabies Vaccination Program for Harford County Sep 25, 2026

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What does it take to protect a community from rabies before an animal ever reaches your backyard? In Harford County, part of the answer is a new pilot program that will place 15,000 oral rabies vaccine baits where raccoons are likely to find them.

Rich visits the Harford County Health Department to talk with Hannah Lux, Bonnie Harbin, and Ronya Nassar about the work behind the program and what residents need to know. Hannah and Bonnie explain how the baits work, why raccoons are the focus, and how the team chooses placement areas. They also address questions about pets, unusual wildlife behavior, and bats inside homes.

In this conversation, you’ll learn:

Why vaccinating raccoons can help reduce rabies risk
Where the pilot’s vaccine baits will be placed
Why dogs and cats still need their regular rabies shots
When a wildlife encounter warrants a call to the health department
Why you should leave a vaccine bait in place if you find one

For local guidance, visit Harford County Health Department or call its Environmental Health office at 410-877-2300. If you found this conversation useful, share it with a pet owner and join the conversation by leaving a comment or reaching out to Rich directly.

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Bill Quateman Reveals the Truth About Aging Sep 23, 2026

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What if healthy aging were not about simply living longer, but protecting your energy, independence, and purpose for as long as possible? Bill Quateman believes the goal should be a longer “peak span,” where people continue living at their fullest capacity.

Bill is the founder of Advanced BioCell and has spent decades studying holistic health, personalized nutrition, cellular wellness, and regenerative health. He joins Rich Bennett to discuss how nutrition, movement, sleep, stress, meditation, and personal responsibility may influence the way we age.

In this episode:

Learn why Bill says, “If you’re not testing, you’re guessing”
Explore the relationship between metabolism, energy, and healthy aging
Hear Bill’s Four P’s of wellness
Discover what Bill means by “peak span”
Learn about his surprising past as a recording artist

Bill also shares the question he wishes more people would ask themselves: Are we still holding on to old stories that cause trouble?

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Advanced BioCell: https://advancedbiocell.com/
Bill Quateman’s music: https://billquateman.com/

The health information discussed represents the guest’s views and is provided for educational purposes. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before changing your diet, supplements, medications, or treatment plan.

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Kat’s Powerful Life Beyond Addiction Sep 21, 2026

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Recovery is not only about leaving addiction behind. It is about discovering who you are, rebuilding your strength, and creating a life that gives you reasons to keep moving forward.

Kat returns to Conversations with Rich Bennett after sharing the most-listened-to story from the 2025 Podathon for Recovery. This time, she discusses launching Simply Serenity Apparel, a recovery-inspired brand designed to help people recognize and connect with others in the recovery community.

Kat also opens up about complex PTSD, dissociation, disrupted hunger cues, and the work she is doing to heal her nervous system. She explains how strength training, therapy, meditation, nutrition, creativity, and motherhood have become important parts of her continued recovery.

In this episode, you will hear:

How Simply Serenity Apparel creates connections within recovery
Why fitness can support mental and emotional healing
How trauma can affect hunger and other physical signals
Why Kat refuses to sacrifice authenticity for professional success
Her message for anyone attempting recovery alone

This episode includes a message from Rage Against Addiction about its monthly donor program beginning at 26:01.

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Rich Bennett Answers Your Interesting Podcast Questions Sep 18, 2026

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What does it really take to build a podcast, take it worldwide, attract sponsors, and keep going for more than a decade? Rich Bennett steps behind the microphone alone to answer questions submitted directly by his listeners.

In this candid episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Rich shares how a failed video recording helped launch his podcast, why Kristy Breslin encouraged him to think beyond Harford County, and how PodMatch helped connect him with guests around the world. He also explains why he prefers genuine conversations over traditional interviews and why meaningful listener responses matter more than download totals.

You will hear:

How Rich moved from radio and DJing into podcasting
Practical equipment and hosting advice for new podcasters
How he selects co-hosts and recognizes the right chemistry
Why local businesses can be ideal podcast sponsors
How trust influences every sponsorship he accepts
The episodes and listener stories that define success for him
The advice he would give his 15-year-old self

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Reclaim Your Health and Worth with Amy Lenius Sep 16, 2026

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What if success is not about staying busy, earning more, or meeting someone else’s expectations? What if it means creating a life that genuinely reflects your health, relationships, values, and sense of fulfillment?

Amy Lenius is a personal development and success coach, speaker, and Director of Group Coaching at Next Level University. After developing endometriosis as a teenager and being told she might never have children, Amy began a long journey of healing, self-advocacy, and personal transformation. Today, she is pain-free, raising two sons, and helping others build healthier and more fulfilling lives.

In this episode, Amy shares:

Why lasting healing often depends on consistent “unsexy fundamentals”
How to become a stronger advocate for your health and well-being
The important difference between self-belief and self-worth
How a frustration audit can reveal what needs to change
Why success should be defined by your values, not outside expectations

Amy also explains how intentional living differs from performative busyness and why an empowering community can make personal growth more achievable.

Learn more about Amy and Next Level University at https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/.

This episode is sponsored by Daniel McGhee and the Victory Team. Visit https://victoryteamsells.com/.

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LOOKING TO BUY OR SELL A HOME Go with the Agent that was voted Harford’s Best & won the Harford Cou
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Reed and Kat Neubaum’s 3 Keys to Better Health Sep 14, 2026

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Better health does not require following every new trend or changing your entire life overnight. According to Drs. Reed and Kat Neubaum, it begins by consistently supporting three connected areas: function, fuel, and fitness.

In this episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Reed and Kat of Ultimate Health join Rich and first-time cohost Nicole Valentine for an informative and entertaining look at building sustainable health. They explain the difference between being fit and functioning well, why pain should not automatically be ignored, and how sleep, hydration, movement, and nutrition form the foundation for long-term wellness.

You’ll discover:

How function, fuel, and fitness affect one another
Why consistency produces better results than quick fixes
How to begin improving your health without spending money
Why scheduling exercise works better than waiting for motivation
When professional guidance may help you move beyond pain or limitations

The conversation also explores chiropractic care, rehabilitation, mental fitness, personalized health goals, and Rich’s possible adventure into aerial yoga.

Learn more about Ultimate Health at Back2UltimateHealth.com.

This episode is sponsored by One Love Mind Body.

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Better Teen Wellness Begins with Dara Wax Sep 11, 2026

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Teenagers face constant screens, academic pressure, disrupted sleep, energy drinks, and growing mental health challenges. Dara Wax believes they need to be supported and understood, not treated like problems that must be fixed.

After nearly 25 years in global health, Dara became the founder of SAM+LEO, a line of clean gummy vitamins created specifically for kids and teenagers and named after her two sons. In this conversation, she explains how her experiences as a single mother led her to identify a major gap between children’s and adult wellness products.

Dara also reveals the financial and emotional realities of building a self-funded company, developing products that meet demanding safety standards, and being selected as one of only ten brands for the Whole Foods Local and Emerging Accelerator Program.

In this episode, you will discover:

Why teenagers are often overlooked by wellness brands
How parents can support teens without trying to fix them
What makes SAM+LEO gummies different
How Dara moved from global health into entrepreneurship
Why purpose and nonprofit partnerships remain central to her business

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This episode is sponsored by Eco-Cool HVAC.

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Awaken Your Authentic Self with Dean Graves Sep 09, 2026

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What if stress and suffering are not merely problems to manage, but clues pointing toward something within us that needs attention?

In this episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Rich speaks with D. Dean Graves, a mental health counselor, meditation and mindfulness instructor, spiritual guide, podcaster, keynote speaker, and author of four books about identity and consciousness. Dean explains his belief that awareness is the first step toward releasing emotional baggage and reconnecting with our authentic selves.

Dean and Rich discuss:

How personal experiences shape our identity
Why unresolved experiences can continue weighing us down
The role of meditation in developing self-awareness
Trauma, PTSD, and the challenges veterans face after military service
Why Dean believes happiness already exists within us

Dean also shares his perspective on consciousness, reincarnation, spiritual evolution, the nature of the universe, and what may happen after death.

Some of Dean’s ideas represent his personal therapeutic and spiritual perspectives and should not replace professional medical or mental health care. Anyone considering changes to medication or treatment should speak with a qualified healthcare professional.

Learn more about Dean, his books, podcasts, counseling, and speaking services at DDeanGraves.org.

This episode is sponsored by Freedom Federal Credit Union.

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The Truth About Childhood Obesity with Dr. Evan Nadler Sep 07, 2026

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Childhood obesity is often reduced to one harmful message: eat less and move more. Dr. Evan Nadler explains why the real story involves genetics, biology, mental health, environment, food access, and factors that have little to do with willpower or poor parenting.

Dr. Nadler is an internationally recognized childhood obesity specialist and pioneer in pediatric bariatric surgery. After more than 20 years of treating children and their families, he is working to replace blame and misinformation with compassion, evidence, and practical support.

In this conversation, you will learn:

Why childhood obesity should be treated as a complex disease
How genetics and epigenetics influence a child’s health
Why shame and comments about weight can cause lasting harm
How families can make affordable changes without singling out one child
When medication, surgery, or medically supervised treatment may be appropriate

Dr. Nadler also discusses school meals, sugary beverages, food deserts, bullying, eating disorders, mental health warning signs, and his upcoming book, The Skinny on Childhood Obesity.

Learn more, watch his educational videos, and contact Dr. Nadler at ObesityExplained.com.

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