Conversations with Rich Bennett

by Rich Bennett

Introduce yourself.

I'm a Marine Corps Veteran, Professional DJ, Entrepreneur and Professional Podcaster. In the past I had gone through anxiety, depression and attempted suicide. I thought I was fine until my wife and I found out our first daughter was stillborn. Friends, family and the book "The Secret" helped me at that time and ever since. I became a professional podcaster in 2015 when I launched my first podcast "Harford County Living" with a Sponsor signed on before I recorded the first episode. Since that time, I've had 20+ Sponsors and have rebranded the podcast as "Conversations with Rich Bennett"

“If It Is To Be, It Is Up To Me”

- Rich Bennett

Share an experience that has shaped who you are today.

A lesson I learned from my father when I was 17 has stuck with me all of my life, and I'm not sure if my father actually realized that he taught me this. I quit high school in my Senior year and decided to join the Navy. My father served in the Navy and he and my mother said they would sign for me to join because at 17, your parents needed to sign and at the time, you didn't have to be a High School Grad or have a GED. Here's where the life lesson came in - after taking the test for the Navy, a friend took me to the Recruiters to get the papers and bring back for my parents to sign. My friend introduced me to a Marine Corps Recruiter and I came home with papers for my parents to sign so I could join the Marines. My father went off and refused to sign and made a comment that stuck with me all of my life, he said "You'll never make it in the Marines, you won't even get through Boot Camp." Being told that I can't do something made me work harder and I was in the Marine Corps from 1981 and was Honorably Discharged in 1987. To this day, if someone tells me that I can't do certain things, I'm going to prove them wrong and it shows with my podcast and business.

Tell us about your podcast audience.

My audience is Worldwide and they play a very important part of the podcast. Before I rebranded my podcast, I actually asked my listeners for their suggestions and they voted on what to name the podcast. I believe they keep coming back because cover so many topics such as mental health, addiction and business, but I'll also have on Authors, Musicians, Politicians and anyone that wants to come on and tell their story or talk about a subject.

What makes your podcast unique?

My podcast, Conversations with Rich Bennett, is a podcast where you'll hear stories and conversations with people from all walks of life and from different areas of the World. I speak with different guests about business, art, addiction, and so many other interesting things. I'm also joined at times by different co-hosts that make the conversations even more interesting.

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 method. If you’ve ever questioned the power of resilience, this episode will leave you hopeful and fired up.

Guest: Dale Walsh

Dale Walsh is a recovery coach specializing in schizophrenia and serious mental illness. Diagnosed in 1975, Dale has achieved full recovery and now helps families better understand and support loved ones living with mental illness. He is also the creator of the Live Love coaching method and the author of five poetry collections, with several unpublished novels reflecting his extraordinary journey.

Main Topics:

· Dale Walsh’s personal journey with schizophrenia and recovery

· The creation and philosophy behind the Live Love coaching method

· Challenges faced by family caregivers of individuals with mental illness

· The stigma around schizophrenia and barriers to finding support

· Dale’s unpublished novels and his transition into poetry

· How writing served as therapy and creative expression during recovery

· The role of medication, self-awareness, and support in healing

· Strategies for communicating with and supporting loved ones with serious mental illness

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Join us for “One Song,” a benefit concert by the Big Infinite to support the Ed Lally Foundation’s mental health and suicide prevention initiatives. This special evening will feature heartfelt music and person stories, fostering connection and well-being among attendees. Come together to celebrate unity and healing through the power of music.

One Song Benefit Concert for the Ed Lally Foundat