What if the most powerful part of a theater performance happens after the curtain closes?In this episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Rich sits down with Jessie Fahay, founder of Ripple Effect Artists, a nonprofit theater company using storytelling to spark conversations around social justice, mental health, racism, human trafficking, and other important issues facing society today.Jessie shares how a simple idea evolved into a mission-driven organization that creates meaningful dialogue between audiences, advocacy groups, and communities. From producing theater in New York City to navigating the challenges of nonprofit funding and even surviving the COVID shutdowns, Jessie opens up about the passion, sacrifices, and purpose behind her work.You’ll also hear:<ul><li> How theater can inspire real social change </li><li> Why conversations matter more than debates </li><li> The realities of producing nonprofit theater </li><li> How mental health became a major focus after COVID </li><li> Why storytelling still has the power to unite people </li></ul>Learn more about Ripple Effect Artists:  https://www.rippleeffectartists.comIf you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who believes in the power of storytelling and human connection.<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/849097/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a>Celebrate the Magic of Words in Bel Air, Maryland!<a href='https://bookfairatbelair.org/'>https://bookfairatbelair.org/</a><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/849097/support">Support the show</a><a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/harford-county-living-with-rich-bennett/id1112605924?uo=4?mt=2&amp;ls=1'>Rate &amp; Review on Apple Podcasts </a>Follow the Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast on Social Media: Facebook – <a href='https://www.facebook.com/ConversationsWithRichBennett/'>Conversations with Rich Bennett</a> Facebook Group (Join the conversation) – <a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/636960420949799'>Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast group | Facebook</a> Twitter – <a href='https://twitter.com/Convers94013273'>Conversations with Rich Bennett</a> Instagram – <a href='https://www.instagram.com/conversationswithrichbennett/'>@conversationswithrichbennett</a> TikTok – <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@conversationsrichbennett'>CWRB (@conversationsrichbennett) | TikTok</a>Sponsors, Affiliates, and ways we pay the bills: Hosted on <a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=787918'>Buzzsprout</a> <a href='https://squadcast.fm/?ref=richardbennett1'>SquadCast</a><a href='https://www.conversationswithrichbennett.com/newsletter/'>Subscribe by Email</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;What if the most powerful part of a theater performance happens after the curtain closes?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Rich sits down with Jessie Fahay, founder of Ripple Effect Artists, a nonprofit theater company using storytelling to spark conversations around social justice, mental health, racism, human trafficking, and other important issues facing society today.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Jessie shares how a simple idea evolved into a mission-driven organization that creates meaningful dialogue between audiences, advocacy groups, and communities. From producing theater in New York City to navigating the challenges of nonprofit funding and even surviving the COVID shutdowns, Jessie opens up about the passion, sacrifices, and purpose behind her work.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You’ll also hear:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt; How theater can inspire real social change &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Why conversations matter more than debates &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; The realities of producing nonprofit theater &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; How mental health became a major focus after COVID &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Why storytelling still has the power to unite people &lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Learn more about Ripple Effect Artists:&lt;br/&gt; https://www.rippleeffectartists.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who believes in the power of storytelling and human connection.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/849097/fan_mail/new"&gt;Send us Fan Mail&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;em&gt;Celebrate the Magic of Words in Bel Air, Maryland&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;em&gt;!&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://bookfairatbelair.org/'&gt;https://bookfairatbelair.org/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/849097/support"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/harford-county-living-with-rich-bennett/id1112605924?uo=4?mt=2&amp;amp;ls=1'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Rate &amp;amp; Review on Apple Podcasts &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Follow the Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast on Social Media:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Facebook – &lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/ConversationsWithRichBennett/'&gt;Conversations with Rich Bennett&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br/&gt;Facebook Group (Join the conversation) – &lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/636960420949799'&gt;Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast group | Facebook&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Twitter – &lt;a href='https://twitter.com/Convers94013273'&gt;Conversations with Rich Bennett&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br/&gt;Instagram – &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/conversationswithrichbennett/'&gt;@conversationswithrichbennett&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;TikTok – &lt;a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@conversationsrichbennett'&gt;CWRB (@conversationsrichbennett) | TikTok&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sponsors, Affiliates, and ways we pay the bills:&lt;br/&gt;Hosted on &lt;a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=787918'&gt;Buzzsprout&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://squadcast.fm/?ref=richardbennett1'&gt;SquadCast&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.conversationswithrichbennett.com/newsletter/'&gt;Subscribe by Email&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

What if the most powerful part of a theater performance happens after the curtain closes? In this episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Rich sits down with Jessie Fahay, founder of Ripple Effect Artists, a nonprofit theater company using storytelling to spark conversations around social justice, mental health, racism, human trafficking, and other important issues facing society today. Jessie shares how a simple idea evolved into a mission-driven organization that creates meaningful dial...

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What happens when a former police officer turns his life experience into a mission to help others build financial freedom and peace of mind?In this powerful episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Rich sits down with Paul Applegate, Financial Advisor with Edward Jones, to talk about budgeting, retirement planning, investing, emergency funds, and the emotional side of money. Paul shares his deeply personal journey from law enforcement and PTSD to helping families, first responders, veterans, and business owners take control of their financial future.This episode goes far beyond stocks and retirement accounts. It’s about creating options, reducing stress, and building a life where you’re no longer financially trapped.In this episode, you’ll learn:<ul><li> Why emergency funds are critical </li><li> The biggest financial mistakes people make </li><li> How compound interest really works </li><li> Why budgeting still matters </li><li> How to stay calm during market volatility </li></ul>Connect with Paul Applegate:  Phone: 410-939-5270  Email: Paul.Applegate@EdwardJones.comSpecial thanks to Freedom Federal Credit Union for sponsoring this episode.If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who could benefit from this conversation.<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/849097/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a>Celebrate the Magic of Words in Bel Air, Maryland!<a href='https://bookfairatbelair.org/'>https://bookfairatbelair.org/</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.edwardjones.com/us-en/financial-advisor/paul-applegate">Paul Applegate</a> Paul offers No Cost No Obligation Retirement Check Ups and Consultations. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. <a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/849097/support">Support the show</a><a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/harford-county-living-with-rich-bennett/id1112605924?uo=4?mt=2&amp;ls=1'>Rate &amp; Review on Apple Podcasts </a>Follow the Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast on Social Media: Facebook – <a href='https://www.facebook.com/ConversationsWithRichBennett/'>Conversations with Rich Bennett</a> Facebook Group (Join the conversation) – <a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/636960420949799'>Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast group | Facebook</a> Twitter – <a href='https://twitter.com/Convers94013273'>Conversations with Rich Bennett</a> Instagram – <a href='https://www.instagram.com/conversationswithrichbennett/'>@conversationswithrichbennett</a> TikTok – <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@conversationsrichbennett'>CWRB (@conversationsrichbennett) | TikTok</a>Sponsors, Affiliates, and ways we pay the bills: Hosted on <a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=787918'>Buzzsprout</a> <a href='https://squadcast.fm/?ref=richardbennett1'>SquadCast</a><a href='https://www.conversationswithrichbennett.com/newsletter/'>Subscribe by Email</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;What happens when a former police officer turns his life experience into a mission to help others build financial freedom and peace of mind?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this powerful episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Rich sits down with Paul Applegate, Financial Advisor with Edward Jones, to talk about budgeting, retirement planning, investing, emergency funds, and the emotional side of money. Paul shares his deeply personal journey from law enforcement and PTSD to helping families, first responders, veterans, and business owners take control of their financial future.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode goes far beyond stocks and retirement accounts. It’s about creating options, reducing stress, and building a life where you’re no longer financially trapped.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, you’ll learn:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt; Why emergency funds are critical &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; The biggest financial mistakes people make &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; How compound interest really works &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Why budgeting still matters &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; How to stay calm during market volatility &lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Connect with Paul Applegate:&lt;br/&gt; Phone: 410-939-5270&lt;br/&gt; Email: Paul.Applegate@EdwardJones.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Special thanks to Freedom Federal Credit Union for sponsoring this episode.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who could benefit from this conversation.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/849097/fan_mail/new"&gt;Send us Fan Mail&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;em&gt;Celebrate the Magic of Words in Bel Air, Maryland&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;em&gt;!&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://bookfairatbelair.org/'&gt;https://bookfairatbelair.org/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.edwardjones.com/us-en/financial-advisor/paul-applegate"&gt;Paul Applegate&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Paul offers No Cost No Obligation Retirement Check Ups and Consultations.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/849097/support"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/harford-county-living-with-rich-bennett/id1112605924?uo=4?mt=2&amp;amp;ls=1'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Rate &amp;amp; Review on Apple Podcasts &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Follow the Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast on Social Media:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Facebook – &lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/ConversationsWithRichBennett/'&gt;Conversations with Rich Bennett&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br/&gt;Facebook Group (Join the conversation) – &lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/636960420949799'&gt;Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast group | Facebook&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Twitter – &lt;a href='https://twitter.com/Convers94013273'&gt;Conversations with Rich Bennett&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br/&gt;Instagram – &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/conversationswithrichbennett/'&gt;@conversationswithrichbennett&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;TikTok – &lt;a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@conversationsrichbennett'&gt;CWRB (@conversationsrichbennett) | TikTok&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sponsors, Affiliates, and ways we pay the bills:&lt;br/&gt;Hosted on &lt;a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=787918'&gt;Buzzsprout&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://squadcast.fm/?ref=richardbennett1'&gt;SquadCast&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.conversationswithrichbennett.com/newsletter/'&gt;Subscribe by Email&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

What happens when a former police officer turns his life experience into a mission to help others build financial freedom and peace of mind? In this powerful episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Rich sits down with Paul Applegate, Financial Advisor with Edward Jones, to talk about budgeting, retirement planning, investing, emergency funds, and the emotional side of money. Paul shares his deeply personal journey from law enforcement and PTSD to helping families, first responders, vetera...

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What happens when a retired police K9 becomes a symbol of hope for thousands battling cancer, grief, and impossible odds?In this emotional episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Rich sits down with law enforcement leader Chris Bingham to share the incredible story of his retired K9 partner, Tambo. What began as a difficult partnership turned into a life-changing bond built on trust, loyalty, resilience, and healing.Chris opens up about losing former K9 partners, reconnecting with his father before his passing, becoming a father himself, and how Tambo’s cancer battle inspired people across the country. Together, they discuss the lifesaving work of Project K9 Hero and why retired police and military dogs deserve continued care after service.In this episode, you’ll hear:<ul><li> How Tambo went from unwanted K9 to national inspiration </li><li> The emotional reality of retired police dog healthcare </li><li> How Project K9 Hero saved Tambo’s life </li><li> Why hope matters during life’s hardest moments </li><li> The story behind Chris’ new children’s book, K9 Tambo</li></ul>Learn more:<ul><li><a href='https://projectk9hero.org/'>Project K9 Hero</a></li><li> Follow K9 Tambo on Instagram:<a href='https://www.instagram.com/k9_tambo'> @k9_tambo </a></li><li><a href='https://silentherocoffee.com/products/tambo?variant=53411305161072'>Silent Hero Coffee Company</a> </li><li><a href='https://www.gimmeswag.com/products/k9-tambo-plush?_pos=1&amp;_psq=k9&amp;_ss=e&amp;_v=1.0'>Plush K9 Tambo</a></li></ul>If this episode moved you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs a reminder to never give up.<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/849097/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a>Celebrate the Magic of Words in Bel Air, Maryland!<a href='https://bookfairatbelair.org/'>https://bookfairatbelair.org/</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.sitsandwiggles.com/">Your Pet AuPair</a> At Sits &amp; Wiggles, we don’t just care for pets. We care for your pet, exactly the way they like it. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. <a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/849097/support">Support the show</a><a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/harford-county-living-with-rich-bennett/id1112605924?uo=4?mt=2&amp;ls=1'>Rate &amp; Review on Apple Podcasts </a>Follow the Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast on Social Media: Facebook – <a href='https://www.facebook.com/ConversationsWithRichBennett/'>Conversations with Rich Bennett</a> Facebook Group (Join the conversation) – <a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/636960420949799'>Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast group | Facebook</a> Twitter – <a href='https://twitter.com/Convers94013273'>Conversations with Rich Bennett</a> Instagram – <a href='https://www.instagram.com/conversationswithrichbennett/'>@conversationswithrichbennett</a> TikTok – <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@conversationsrichbennett'>CWRB (@conversationsrichbennett) | TikTok</a>Sponsors, Affiliates, and ways we pay the bills: Hosted on <a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=787918'>Buzzsprout</a> <a href='https://squadcast.fm/?ref=richardbennett1'>SquadCast</a><a href='https://www.conversationswithrichbennett.com/newsletter/'>Subscribe by Email</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;What happens when a retired police K9 becomes a symbol of hope for thousands battling cancer, grief, and impossible odds?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this emotional episode of &lt;em&gt;Conversations with Rich Bennett&lt;/em&gt;, Rich sits down with law enforcement leader Chris Bingham to share the incredible story of his retired K9 partner, Tambo. What began as a difficult partnership turned into a life-changing bond built on trust, loyalty, resilience, and healing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chris opens up about losing former K9 partners, reconnecting with his father before his passing, becoming a father himself, and how Tambo’s cancer battle inspired people across the country. Together, they discuss the lifesaving work of Project K9 Hero and why retired police and military dogs deserve continued care after service.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, you’ll hear:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt; How Tambo went from unwanted K9 to national inspiration &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; The emotional reality of retired police dog healthcare &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; How Project K9 Hero saved Tambo’s life &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Why hope matters during life’s hardest moments &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; The story behind Chris’ new children’s book, &lt;em&gt;K9 Tambo&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Learn more:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://projectk9hero.org/'&gt;Project K9 Hero&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Follow K9 Tambo on Instagram:&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/k9_tambo'&gt; @k9_tambo &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://silentherocoffee.com/products/tambo?variant=53411305161072'&gt;Silent Hero Coffee Company&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.gimmeswag.com/products/k9-tambo-plush?_pos=1&amp;amp;_psq=k9&amp;amp;_ss=e&amp;amp;_v=1.0'&gt;Plush K9 Tambo&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;If this episode moved you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs a reminder to never give up.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/849097/fan_mail/new"&gt;Send us Fan Mail&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;em&gt;Celebrate the Magic of Words in Bel Air, Maryland&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;em&gt;!&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://bookfairatbelair.org/'&gt;https://bookfairatbelair.org/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.sitsandwiggles.com/"&gt;Your Pet AuPair&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;At Sits &amp;amp; Wiggles, we don’t just care for pets. We care for your pet, exactly the way they like it.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/849097/support"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/harford-county-living-with-rich-bennett/id1112605924?uo=4?mt=2&amp;amp;ls=1'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Rate &amp;amp; Review on Apple Podcasts &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Follow the Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast on Social Media:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Facebook – &lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/ConversationsWithRichBennett/'&gt;Conversations with Rich Bennett&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br/&gt;Facebook Group (Join the conversation) – &lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/636960420949799'&gt;Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast group | Facebook&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Twitter – &lt;a href='https://twitter.com/Convers94013273'&gt;Conversations with Rich Bennett&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br/&gt;Instagram – &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/conversationswithrichbennett/'&gt;@conversationswithrichbennett&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;TikTok – &lt;a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@conversationsrichbennett'&gt;CWRB (@conversationsrichbennett) | TikTok&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sponsors, Affiliates, and ways we pay the bills:&lt;br/&gt;Hosted on &lt;a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=787918'&gt;Buzzsprout&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://squadcast.fm/?ref=richardbennett1'&gt;SquadCast&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.conversationswithrichbennett.com/newsletter/'&gt;Subscribe by Email&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

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What if the emotional meltdowns kids experience are not bad behavior, but their brains trying to protect them?In this powerful episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Rich welcomes back school psychologist and author Jessica Hackmann to discuss her new children’s book, You Are Brave, Amy G. Through storytelling, neuroscience, and real-world experiences working with children, Jessica helps explain how kids process stress, anxiety, fear, and overwhelming emotions.Jessica shares how the COVID era impacted childhood development, why emotional regulation matters more than ever, and how understanding the amygdala can help children feel less ashamed of their reactions and more empowered to manage them.In this episode, you’ll learn:<ul><li> Why children’s emotional meltdowns are often misunderstood </li><li> How the amygdala influences stress and anxiety </li><li> Why emotional regulation should be taught early </li><li> How parents and educators can support overwhelmed children </li><li> The inspiration behind You Are Brave, Amy G.</li></ul>Whether you’re a parent, teacher, counselor, or caregiver, this episode offers valuable insight into helping children understand their emotions in healthier ways.Learn more about Jessica and her book: <a href='https://www.amygbooks.com/'> Amy G Books</a>If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who works with children.<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/849097/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a>Celebrate the Magic of Words in Bel Air, Maryland!<a href='https://bookfairatbelair.org/'>https://bookfairatbelair.org/</a><a target="_blank" href="https://bookfairatbelair.org/">Book Fair at Bel Air</a> Celebrate the Magic of Words in Bel Air, Maryland! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. <a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/849097/support">Support the show</a><a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/harford-county-living-with-rich-bennett/id1112605924?uo=4?mt=2&amp;ls=1'>Rate &amp; Review on Apple Podcasts </a>Follow the Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast on Social Media: Facebook – <a href='https://www.facebook.com/ConversationsWithRichBennett/'>Conversations with Rich Bennett</a> Facebook Group (Join the conversation) – <a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/636960420949799'>Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast group | Facebook</a> Twitter – <a href='https://twitter.com/Convers94013273'>Conversations with Rich Bennett</a> Instagram – <a href='https://www.instagram.com/conversationswithrichbennett/'>@conversationswithrichbennett</a> TikTok – <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@conversationsrichbennett'>CWRB (@conversationsrichbennett) | TikTok</a>Sponsors, Affiliates, and ways we pay the bills: Hosted on <a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=787918'>Buzzsprout</a> <a href='https://squadcast.fm/?ref=richardbennett1'>SquadCast</a><a href='https://www.conversationswithrichbennett.com/newsletter/'>Subscribe by Email</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;What if the emotional meltdowns kids experience are not bad behavior, but their brains trying to protect them?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this powerful episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Rich welcomes back school psychologist and author Jessica Hackmann to discuss her new children’s book, &lt;em&gt;You Are Brave, Amy G.&lt;/em&gt; Through storytelling, neuroscience, and real-world experiences working with children, Jessica helps explain how kids process stress, anxiety, fear, and overwhelming emotions.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Jessica shares how the COVID era impacted childhood development, why emotional regulation matters more than ever, and how understanding the amygdala can help children feel less ashamed of their reactions and more empowered to manage them.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, you’ll learn:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt; Why children’s emotional meltdowns are often misunderstood &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; How the amygdala influences stress and anxiety &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Why emotional regulation should be taught early &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; How parents and educators can support overwhelmed children &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; The inspiration behind &lt;em&gt;You Are Brave, Amy G.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Whether you’re a parent, teacher, counselor, or caregiver, this episode offers valuable insight into helping children understand their emotions in healthier ways.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Learn more about Jessica and her book:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.amygbooks.com/'&gt; Amy G Books&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who works with children.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/849097/fan_mail/new"&gt;Send us Fan Mail&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;em&gt;Celebrate the Magic of Words in Bel Air, Maryland&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;em&gt;!&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://bookfairatbelair.org/'&gt;https://bookfairatbelair.org/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://bookfairatbelair.org/"&gt;Book Fair at Bel Air&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Celebrate the Magic of Words in Bel Air, Maryland!&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/849097/support"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/harford-county-living-with-rich-bennett/id1112605924?uo=4?mt=2&amp;amp;ls=1'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Rate &amp;amp; Review on Apple Podcasts &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Follow the Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast on Social Media:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Facebook – &lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/ConversationsWithRichBennett/'&gt;Conversations with Rich Bennett&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br/&gt;Facebook Group (Join the conversation) – &lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/636960420949799'&gt;Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast group | Facebook&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Twitter – &lt;a href='https://twitter.com/Convers94013273'&gt;Conversations with Rich Bennett&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br/&gt;Instagram – &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/conversationswithrichbennett/'&gt;@conversationswithrichbennett&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;TikTok – &lt;a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@conversationsrichbennett'&gt;CWRB (@conversationsrichbennett) | TikTok&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sponsors, Affiliates, and ways we pay the bills:&lt;br/&gt;Hosted on &lt;a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=787918'&gt;Buzzsprout&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://squadcast.fm/?ref=richardbennett1'&gt;SquadCast&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.conversationswithrichbennett.com/newsletter/'&gt;Subscribe by Email&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

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