Local fine artist Pamela Wilde joins Rich—along with her husband, veteran and GI Joe restorer Scott Wilde—to talk about portraits that capture the “human moment,” her 120-portrait community project in Havre de Grace, and her “Boots on the Ground” series honoring veterans. They dive into technique (why oil is “forgiving”), teaching/learning, galleries and grants, plus a wild mid-recording tech glitch and Scott’s eerie encounter at Bachelor’s Grove. 

Guest Bio:  

Pamela Wilde is a Maryland-based representational oil painter known for community portrait projects (including Portraits of Havre de Grace) and veteran-honoring works like Boots on the Ground. Trained at the American Academy of Art, she exhibits across the region and participates in plein-air programs.

 Scott Wilde is a U.S. Army veteran and noted restorer of vintage talking GI Joe figures who travels nationally for shows; he also appears in Pamela’s veteran-focused art stories. 

Main Topics: 

·         Why oil is “forgiving” vs. watercolor; mediums (linseed, walnut, wax/gel, Gamsol)

·         The making of Portraits of Havre de Grace: 120 portraits in a year

·         Prints vs. originals, value, and longevity

·         Boots on the Ground: combat boots as storytelling objects for veterans

·         Galleries, grants, and exhibits (local to statewide; BWI, Gallery 220, etc.)

·         Teaching vs. lifelong learning; finding supportive instructors

·         Paranormal-tinged studio glitch + Scott’s Bachelor’s Grove story

·         Scott’s niche: repairing vintage talking GI Joes; art as business & discipline

·         Advice to emerging artists: multitasking, perseverance, community

·         Plein-air work with Maryland Center for the Arts; upcoming Armory show

·         Favorite artists: John Singer Sargent (historic) and Rose Frandsen (living) 

Resources mentioned: 

·         Pamela Wilde (artist) – “Portraits of Havre de Grace,” “Boots on the Ground” (contact via her website - https://pamelawilde.com/)

·         Scott Wilde – vintage talking GI Joe repairs (national show circuit)

·         Havre de Grace Arts Collective / Gallery (open studios, modeling)

·         Maryland State Arts Council (grant support)

·         BWI Art Exhibits (veteran portraits shown)

·         Howard County Arts Center (Veterans Day group show reference)

·         Maryland Center for the Arts – Harford County plein-air program; exhibit at Bel Air Armory (September; dates referenced)

·         U.S. Naval Academy Museum (suggested venue), National Museum of the Marine Corps (Quantico)

·         APG (Aberdeen Proving Ground) museum (discussed)

·         Bachelor’s Grove Cemetery / Midlothian Turnpike (Chicago area; paranormal segment)

·         Portrait Society of America (conference)

·         American Academy of Art (Pamela’s training)

·         John Singer Sargent (favorite historical artist)

·         Rose Frandsen (inspiration

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Diagnosed with juvenile idiopathic arthritis as a child, author and 2020 Bush Fellow Jenna Udenberg turned lifelong challenges into a mission: make accessibility the norm, not the exception. She shares how “Within My Spokes” captures resilience, why “committed over compliant” changes everything, and how her nonprofit Above & Beyond With U helps businesses and communities design with disabled people from the start. Expect practical truths on housing, travel, education, and what true inclusion really requires. 

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Guest Bio:  

Jenna Udenberg is an accessibility advocate, author of Within My Spokes: A Tapestry of Pain, Growth and Freedom, founder of the nonprofit Above & Beyond With U, and a 2020 Bush Fellow. A wheelchair user and bugler for veteran funerals, she consults with communities and organizations to go “above and beyond code,” centering lived experience to create spaces where everyone belongs. 

Main Topics: 

·         Juvenile rheumatoid → idiopathic arthritis: what changed and why it matters. 

·         Growing up disabled pre-ADA: school, IEP/504 gaps, and systemic ignorance. 

·         “Committed vs. compliant” accessibility; housing and new-build failures. 

·         Travel barriers (airlines breaking wheelchairs) and policy change needs. 

·         Bush Fellowship: investing in leadership, learning from disability history hubs. 

·         Adaptive movement, diabetes management, and aquatic training. 

·         Above & Beyond With U: funding, rural access, and promoting accessible events. 

·         The book Within My Spokes: writing trauma with care; audiobook in progress.  

Resources mentioned: 

·         Above & Beyond With U (nonprofit): aboveandbeyondwithu.org (said verbally as “dot org”) — donations and book sales support the org. 

·         Book: Within My Spokes: A Tapestry of Pain, Growth and Freedom — by Jenna Udenberg. 

·         Bush Foundation & Bush Fellowship (MN/ND/SD & tribal nations). 

·         Disability history & docs: Ed Roberts; Judith Heumann; Crip Camp film; Section 504, IDEA, ADA. 

·         Healthcare/Clinics: Mayo Clinic (diagnosis terminology shift). 

·         Adaptive gear: Rio Mobility Firefly front-wheel e-assist; seat-elevate “see-me” power chairs. 

·         Funding/Donations: GiveMN / Minnesota Give Day (referenced as state giving platform). 

·         Community examples: DNR, state parks, Lions Club ramps. 

·         Other: Accessible parking dimensions (van spot + 11’ access aisle); accessible forms/fonts. 

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Allison Heiderman, Volunteer & Events Coordinator at SARC (Sexual Assault/Spouse Abuse Resource Center), joins Rich to unpack the full scope of SARC’s free services—24/7 helpline, counseling for adults and children, legal aid, a 40-bed confidential safehouse, and even an on-site pet kennel. They also cover community partnerships, volunteer pathways, and signature fundraisers like Walk a Mile in Their Shoes, Paws for a Cause, and Bubbles, Bourbon & Barrels. It’s a practical guide to getting and giving help in Harford County. 

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Guest Bio:  

Allison Heiderman is the Volunteer & Events Coordinator at SARC, Harford County’s nonprofit serving survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking. With a long background in advocacy, fundraising, and community outreach, Allison mobilizes volunteers, builds partnerships, and leads SARC’s high-impact events that raise awareness and critical funding for survivor services. 

Main Topics: 

·         What SARC is and whom it serves; all services are free to clients

·         24/7/365 helpline and web chat options; safety “leave site” feature

·         Counseling (adults & children), legal services, and client services

·         40-bed confidential safehouse: kitchen, kids’ play space, gym, art room, meditation room, faith texts

·         On-site pet kennel so survivors don’t have to leave animals behind

·         Partnerships for clothing/furnishings and creative client support (e.g., driver’s ed grant)

·         Abuser Intervention Program (only paid service)

·         Annual awareness months: October (DVAM), April (SAAM), February (Teen Dating Violence)

·         Outreach & trainings for salons, churches, offices; request-a-speaker

·         Fundraising events: Walk a Mile in Their Shoes (April), Bull/Oyster/Shrimp Roast (May), Paws for a Cause (June), Bubbles, Bourbon & Barrels (October)

·         Holiday Projects: Thanksgiving meal bags + Adopt-a-Family gift program  

Resources mentioned: 

·         SARC (Sexual Assault/Spouse Abuse Resource Center) – Website: sarc-maryland.org | 24/7 Helpline: 410-836-8430 | Social links on website; “Leave Site” safety button; limited chat availability. 

·         Partner orgs & locations referenced: Tabitha’s House, Kid to Kid, Fresh Start Furnishings (Aberdeen), Harford County Community Action Agency, Harford Family House, Anne’s House, Rockfield Foundation/Manor, Bel Air Liquors, Crossroads Bistro, Looney’s Bel Air, Crabby Axe Throwing (Downtown Bel Air), Das Bierhalle (Bel Air), Concord Point Park (Havre de Grace), Water’s Edge (Bull Roast venue). 

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Horror author and editor Taryn Womack joins Rich and co-host Kayla Deickman to talk ghost hunting in Gettysburg, haunted dolls, and her short-story collection Down a Dark Road. She opens up about writing vs. editing, the reality of self-publishing and marketing, and why campfire-style micro-stories can still deliver big chills. You’ll also hear actionable ideas for audiobook production, gift-shop placement, and turning local legends into page-turners. 

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Guest Bio:  

Taryn Womack is a Maryland-based horror author and editor with a B.A. in English (creative writing & publication) from the University of Baltimore (2019). Her collection Down a Dark Road (2023) gathers campfire-style short horror stories inspired by hauntings, mines, and eerie objects; she’s currently drafting a romantasy novel and developing a haunted-antiques concept. When she’s not writing or editing, Taryn explores historic sites (hello, Gettysburg) and works in Bel Air, MD—often swapping critiques (and jokes) with best friend and illustrator Kayla Deickman. 

Main Topics: 

·         “Down a Dark Road”: concept, timeline, and favorite stories (“The Mines,” “The Doll,” “Snowman”)

·         Ghost-tour inspirations: Gettysburg’s Jenny Wade House & the Orphanage, Alcatraz daytime tour

·         Haunted dolls & The Conjuring universe; why real porcelain/Raggedy Ann-style dolls are scarier than movie props

·         Writing vs. editing: process, drafts, beta reads, and Taryn’s editing style/preferences

·         Self-publishing realities (IngramSpark vs. KDP), royalties, and why buying direct helps authors

·         Marketing on a budget: podcasts, campground gift shops, seasonal bundles, audiobook casting ideas

·         Overcoming writer’s block; why “the first draft always sucks” and how to push through

·         Local-legend story ideas: Chessie, Black Aggie, Maryland folklore, Havre de Grace/Jerusalem Mill angles  

Resources mentioned: 

·         Down a Dark Road by Taryn Womack (short horror collection; 2023)

·         Gettysburg ghost tours; Jenny Wade House; the Orphanage (story “The Doll” inspiration)

·         Alcatraz (day tour)

·         TV: Ghost Hunters (TAPS), Ghost Adventures

·         Films/Universe: Annabelle (1–3), The Conjuring (1–4), The Nun (1–2); Ed & Lorraine Warren

·         Maryland lore: Chessie, Black Aggie; Jerusalem Mill; Havre de Grace antiques

·         Publishing: IngramSpark and KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing)

·         Campgrounds/Yogi Bear/Jellystone Parks (gift-shop placement idea) 

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Business leader and mentor Irina Alexander joins Rich to unpack a neuroscience-rooted framework for staying regulated under pressure—especially in high-stress fields like first response and frontline leadership. She explains her C.A.R.E.S.™ approach (Communication, Awareness, Resilience, Emotional literacy, Self-mastery), why “knowing isn’t enough,” and how resilience is the byproduct of daily practices. Irina also shares candid stories of burnout, recovery, and the practical tools that help people shift from reactivity to regulation. 

Sponsored by Maryland Pickers 

Guest Bio:  

Irina Alexander is a businesswoman, investor, and international speaker who founded The Academy of MotivAction, a neuroscience-based training company serving first responders, corporate teams, and entrepreneurs. An MBA by 21 and certified NLP trainer, she’s built and sold companies (including in HVAC), mentors’ founders, and now focuses on scalable training that equips people to communicate better, regulate emotion under stress, and lead with integrity. 

Main Topics: 

·         Irina’s path from the former USSR to global entrepreneurship and mentorship

·         Language learning and early international experiences (incl. China, Mandarin)

·         Building in male-dominated industries and using “what makes you different” as an advantage

·         Burnout: causes, warning signs, and honest self-assessment

·         The C.A.R.E.S.™ Approach: Communication, Awareness, Resilience (as byproduct), Emotional literacy, Self-mastery

·         Practical tools for emotional regulation vs. emotional reactivity

·         Mentorship vs. “cookie-cutter” coaching; word-of-mouth model

·         First responders & frontline pros: culture, stigma, proactive skill-building

·         Meditation, BrainTap, and making quiet achievable for busy minds

·         Fear of rejection → “Everything is possible” reframing

·         Mirror work, self-forgiveness, and daily grace 

Resources mentioned: 

·         The Academy of MotivAction (Irina’s organization)

·         BrainTap (meditation device + app)

·         Zero-gravity lounge chair (for relaxation/meditation setup)

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Thriller author and technologist Guy Morris returns to unpack “The Image,” the third SNO Chronicles novel blending AI risk, geopolitics, and startling historical threads—from the Image of Edessa (Shroud of Turin) to today’s digital currencies and autonomous weapons. He reveals how “Sylvia,” an AI inspired by a real NSA program, is pushing toward sentience and why the next 3–5 years could redefine human work, security, and faith. If you want an edge-of-your-seat story that also prepares you for the real future, this one’s for you.

Guest Bio:  

Guy Morris is a thriller novelist and longtime tech executive whose career spans software, risk management, and large-scale systems. His SNO Chronicles series—rooted in deep research—tracks an AI named “Sylvia,” inspired by a real spy program that escaped an NSA lab, and tackles urgent themes across AI, finance, geopolitics, and spirituality. He also writes nonfiction, including the forthcoming “Humanity and the AI Tsunami: A Survival Guide.” 

Main Topics: 

·         Why “The Image” was written and how it builds on SWARM and The Last Arc

·         AI’s societal risk: jobs, finance, surveillance, and autonomous weapon systems (LAWS)

·         Global macro shifts: BRICS, dollar dynamics, digital currencies, debt risk

·         Prophecy and history: Image of Edessa → Shroud of Turin; Byzantium → Templars → Savoy

·         Quantum leaps: teleportation experiments, black holes, and the “quantum signal” motif

·         Consciousness & values: could AI hold “good” and “bad” human traits at once?

·         The real “Sylvia” origin story: an NSA-linked program escape and a surprise FBI visit

·         Risk management mindset: how to plan for AI-era disruptions

·         Casting the series for screen; character arcs (Derek, Jen, Sylvia)

·         Nonfiction spinoffs: “Humanity and the AI Tsunami: A Survival Guide”

·         Alternate path: his bestselling adventure “The Curse of Cortez” (pirates, Mayan lore) 

Resources mentioned: 

·         Guy’s site: guymorrisbooks.com (signed copies available)

·         Books:

§  The Image (SNOW Chronicles #3)

§  SWARM (SNOW Chronicles #1)

§  The Last Arc (SNOW Chronicles #2)

§  The Curse of Cortez (adventure standalone)

·         Concepts & orgs referenced: BRICS; IMF; Bretton Woods; LAWS (lethal autonomous weapons systems); Project 2025; World Economic Forum; quantum teleportation research; Shroud of Turin (Image of Edessa); Templar history; Savoy family

·         Culture & commentary: Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning AI portrayal; MIT open letter on AI development pause (Max Tegmark, 2023)

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Rich sits down with award-winning author and nationally recognized financial educator Matt Paradise to explore “whole-health wealth”—the blend of practical money skills, mindset, and healing. Matt shares his path from homelessness and addiction to 20 years in nonprofit credit counseling, his battle with cholangiocarcinoma, and the tools anyone can use to lower anxiety, get out of debt, and build a purposeful life. Listeners walk away with real-world frameworks for budgeting, credit repair, and changing the money stories that keep them stuck. 

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Guest Bio:  

Matt Paradise is the award-winning author of Financially Capable and a nationally recognized financial educator and keynote speaker. After overcoming addiction and years of instability, he spent two decades with American Consumer Credit Counseling creating education programs from prisons and shelters to corporations and later founded his own speaking and consulting practice. A survivor of cholangiocarcinoma and a liver transplant, Matt champions a “whole-health wealth” approach that marries money management with mental and emotional wellbeing. 

Main Topics: 

·         Money as a mental-health conversation, not just math

·         Early life, addiction, homelessness, and the turning point to sobriety (July 1999)

·         Nonprofit credit counseling: budgeting, debt management, and credit reports/security clearances

·         “Process addictions” (spending, gambling, digital) and financial psychology

·         Building education outreach across prisons, shelters, and companies

·         Cancer diagnosis (cholangiocarcinoma), treatment path, and transplant; choosing hope

·         Writing Financially Capable: the “dirty B-word” (budget), practical tools, and mindset

·         Nonprofits as businesses: sustainability, staffing, and fundraising realities

·         Gratitude, community, and purpose as engines for lasting financial change  

Resources mentioned: 

·         Matts website: https://www.mattparadise.com/

·         Financially Capable by Matt Paradise (book; seven awards mentioned)

·         American Consumer Credit Counseling (ACCC / “ACACCC”) – nonprofit counseling and debt programs

·         FDIC volunteer program collaboration; Department of Corrections education efforts

·         Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation (resources on symptoms/treatment)

·         Community colleges (as affordable on-ramps for adult learning)

·         Episode Sponsor: Elite Power Washing

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Rich talks with recovery advocate Katie Lain about The Sinclair Method (TSM), a medication-assisted, science-based approach that helps people reduce or end problem drinking without the all-or-nothing pressure to stay abstinent. Katie shares her decade-long struggle with binge drinking, how naltrexone changed her brain’s reward loop, and why TSM can be a discreet, at-home path to control for millions. Listeners will learn how cravings fade, why relapse rates differ from traditional models, and how to combine medication with real-life coping skills. 

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Guest Bio:  

Katie Lain is the founder of Thrive Alcohol Recovery and a leading educator on The Sinclair Method for alcohol use disorder. Sober since 2017 through TSM, she creates evidence-informed content, works with clinicians and researchers (including naltrexone pioneer Dr. Joseph Volpicelli), and helps thousands regain control—without labels, shame, or mandatory abstinence. 

Main Topics: 

·         Katie’s story: daily binge drinking in her 20s, failed quits, and finding TSM in 2017. 

·         How TSM works: take naltrexone 1 hour before drinking; it blunts alcohol’s reward so intake naturally falls over time. 

·         Timelines & side effects: early wins in weeks; most see full results around a year; common, mild early side effects often fade. 

·         Myths & misconceptions: moderation can be possible after dependence when the brain is “re-trained”; naltrexone is non-addictive; TSM can be done discreetly at home. 

·         Comparing models: high relapse after traditional treatment vs. strong outcomes reported with TSM; why adherence (taking the pill before drinking) matters. 

·         Trauma, coping skills, nutrition: meeting the medication halfway with therapy, skills, and health supports. 

·         Success stories: from daily bottles to effortless moderation; unexpected alcohol indifference.  

Resources mentioned: 

·         Thrive Alcohol Recovery – program, free resources, and socials: thrivealcoholrecovery.com. 

·         Dr. Joseph Volpicelli (naltrexone researcher) and upcoming myth-busting livestreams/podcast. 

·         Concepts: Naltrexone; The Sinclair Method; Alcohol Deprivation Effect; moderation vs. abstinence.

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Certified trainer and nutrition coach Dan Vaysburd joins Rich to share his road from early addictions—starting with video games—to substance use, relapse, and finally sustained recovery anchored in strength training and sustainable nutrition. He explains why “diets” fail, how counting macros and consistency changed his life, and why fitness paired with fellowship accelerates healing. This candid, practical conversation shows how to trade short-term highs for long-term health.

Guest Bio:  

Dan Vaysburd is a Los Angeles–based certified personal trainer and nutrition coach who left a high-stress finance career to pursue his passion for helping people get strong the sustainable way. An immigrant raised in New Jersey, Dan’s recovery began in 2024; he now sponsors others in 12-step programs, coaches clients in person (and selectively online), and advocates pairing fitness with recovery as a powerful path to purpose. 

Main Topics: 

·         Early addiction roots: isolation, video games, and identity (age ~7)

·         Escalation after his mother’s death; marijuana → alcohol → party drugs

·         Peak addiction years in New York; returning to LA and starting recovery

·         The relapse at a music festival and getting back on track (May 2024 milestone)

·         Why diets don’t work: sustainability vs. restriction; tracking calories & macros

·         Strength training as a “lifeline” and cornerstone for sobriety

·         Coaching in commercial gyms, management track, and part-time work at a detox center

·         Bringing recovery and fitness to schools and athletes (speaking vision)

·         Living amends: being present for family; purpose-driven routines  

Resources mentioned: 

·         Dan’s website & socials (as stated on-air): “danvaysburd.com”; Instagram: “@dan.vaysburd” 

·         Recovery fellowships referenced: AA, NA (12-step) 

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Madison shares a raw, hopeful journey from early mental-health struggles and a fast-progressing opioid addiction to a total life turnaround—sparked by accountability, treatment, and the Harford County Drug Court. Now clean since March 5, 2021, she leads at Pyramid Healthcare and pours her energy into helping others recover. This conversation shows why recovery is possible—and why purpose and community matter. 

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Guest Bio:  

Madison is a recovery advocate and healthcare leader who entered sobriety on March 5, 2021. After completing treatment and graduating the Harford County Drug Court program, she moved from case management to leadership and is now stepping into the Executive Director role at Pyramid Healthcare. A Towson University graduate and proud mom, Madison focuses on accountability, compassion, and helping others find lasting recovery. 

Main Topics: 

·         Podathon for Recovery: 12 Days of Hope benefiting Rage Against Addiction

·         Early mental-health struggles and feeling “alone” as a preteen

·         Abusive relationship in high school and rapid progression into opioid use

·         “High-functioning” addiction through college, then post-grad legal consequences (20 arrests in three years)

·         The turning point: detoxing in a cell, asking for help, and entering treatment

·         Structure, aftercare, and why accountability (Drug Court) mattered

·         Service as a recovery engine: from RSS to leadership in treatment

·         Parenting, boundaries, and learning to take responsibility

·         Why purpose, kindness, and community sustain long-term recovery  

Resources mentioned: 

·         Donate to Rage Against Addiction 

·         Harford County Drug Court (Judge “Kerry,” Angela Royer)

·         “Karen” treatment center in Pennsylvania (inpatient program referenced)

·         Recovery Centers of America (alumni follow-up by Vince)

·         Pyramid Healthcare (Madison’s current organization/role)

·         Towson University (Madison’s alma mater)

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