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In this Podathon for Recovery episode, Rich and co-host Wendy Beck talk with Kat Leonard Scott—a Harford County native, mom of two, and treatment professional—about her winding path through early success, trauma, addiction, a brief relapse after eight years clean, and the hard reset that followed. Kat shares how jail, community support, and a renewed focus on “safety” helped her rebuild life, motherhood, and purpose. Listeners will hear candid lessons on accountability, boundaries, and why joy is possible in recovery. 

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Guest Bio:  

Kat Leonard Scott is a recovery advocate and treatment professional from Harford County, Maryland. A graduate of Bel Air High School, she works in long-term residential treatment operations and is a devoted mom of two. After eight years clean, a short relapse led to new accountability, renewed recovery, and a mission to help others access care and community. 

Main Topics: 

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

·         Early life: fitting in, sports & academics, unseen struggles

·         Trauma in high school and how dissociation shaped later behavior

·         First DUI at 20; ineffective early interventions; “learning to be a better criminal”

·         Caring for her father through terminal cancer; grief and escalating use

·         Multiple treatment attempts; the power of sober living and community in Annapolis

·         Becoming a house manager; court, “backup time,” and accountability

·         Motherhood, work in treatment, and building a recovery network in Harford County

·         The brief relapse after 8 years clean; DUI with kids in the car; blessing in disguise

·         IOP, jail, and doing every program available; coming home and setting boundaries

·         Protective orders, divorce, and rebuilding stability for her children

·         Working in long-term residential treatment; finding purpose in service

·         The new focus: personal and family “safety” as a foundational recovery practice  

Resources mentioned: 

·         Donate to Rage Against Addiction 

·         Serenity Sistas sober living (Annapolis) / house manager experience

·         Harford Community College (HCC); Cecil College; Wilmington University

·         University of Maryland (chemo/radiation trips with her father)

·         Harford County Detention Center; IOP (intensive outpatient)

·         Individuals referenced in support/justice contexts: Judge “Kerry,” Angel Traynor, Danny McGee (as noted by Kat)

·         Bel Air High School; Harford County (MD) community and meetings network 

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In this Podathon For Recovery episode, Evie shares an extraordinary 44-year sobriety story—beginning with childhood trauma in post-war Austria, prescription drug misuse after a 1973 car accident, and the moment a newspaper listing led her to AA and a new life. She later sought help for sex addiction, moved to Los Angeles in 1982 for deeper recovery, and now helps clients as a coach and hypnotherapist. It’s a candid, hopeful conversation about breaking cycles, choosing healing, and why support programs still save lives. 

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Evie is a recovery advocate with 44 years of sobriety (since March 31), a former journalist, and a coach/hypnotherapist who started her practice in 2014. After healing from alcohol and prescription drug dependence—and doing deep work in Sex Addicts Anonymous—she specializes in helping clients with sexual dysfunction and weight issues often linked to trauma. Her story spans Vienna to Los Angeles and demonstrates the power of AA, mentorship, and sustained inner work. 

Main Topics: 

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

·         Childhood stress and early substance use in Austria; family trauma from the Holocaust era and post-war antisemitism 

·         Codependency and marriage to an alcoholic; later escalation with prescriptions after a 1973 car accident and PTSD 

·         The turning point: finding AA via a newspaper listing and committing to sobriety; first meetings in Vienna (including men-only and international groups) 

·         Moving to Los Angeles in 1982, sober living, women’s and mixed meetings; seeking help in Sex Addicts Anonymous 

·         Long-term recovery practices; choosing singleness to avoid unhealthy patterns; sponsoring others and “Eskimo” outreach approach 

·         Journalism career and interviews (e.g., Matthew Perry) touching on recovery; later training in spiritual psychology; launching a coaching/hypnotherapy practice in 2014 

·         Smoking/vaping discussion and health concerns; practical advice on timing help when people are ready to quit 

·         “If I hadn’t found that meeting: six feet under” — the stakes and hope of sustained recovery  

Resources mentioned: 

·         Donate to Rage Against Addiction 

·         Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings in Vienna and Los Angeles; “Big Book” referenced 

·         Sex Addicts Anonymous (SAA) and Sex & Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA) (she attended SAA; noted SLAA wasn’t a fit for her) 

·         University of Santa Monica (spiritual psychology program) — graduation prior to starting her practice in 2014 

·         Austrian Ministry of Education scholarship; study at an institute in Los Angeles (as transcribed) 

·         Matthew Perry (discussed sobriety in interviews) 

·         New England Journal of Medicine article(s) on vaping harms (mentioned) 

·         Evie’s website: https://coacheviesullivan.com/

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Kayla shares a raw, resilient journey from childhood trauma and early addiction to a terrifying DUI wake-up call—and the decision to fight for her life and for her daughter. With support from Rage Against Addiction’s Sister’s House and Daughters’ House, she embraced meetings, structure, and service, eventually becoming a house manager and now helping other women enter recovery. This conversation shows how community, accountability, and motherhood can fuel lasting change. 

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Kayla W is a young mother in long-term recovery and a former resident—and later house manager—within Rage Against Addiction’s sober living program. After treatment, 90-in-90 meetings, and rebuilding custody and stability, she joined a local treatment center (Achieve) and now helps women access sober living and recovery supports. 

Main Topics: 

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

·         Childhood loss, instability, and abuse—and how unresolved trauma fed addiction

·         Early dependence, homelessness with an infant, and escalating alcohol use

·         Moment of clarity, the first rehab stay, and misconceptions about “detox only”

·         Relapse, DUI crash, and fearing her daughter was in the car

·         Entering Sister’s House; routine, meetings, sponsorship, and structure

·         Becoming senior resident and house manager; learning leadership with compassion

·         Opening a women & children’s house and then working in treatment (Achieve)

·         Co-parenting progress, rebuilding trust, and maintaining life balance in recovery  

Resources mentioned: 

·         Donate to Rage Against Addiction 

·         Ashley (residential treatment) & Achieve (treatment center where Kayla works) 

·         Vivitrol shot (mentioned during early treatment plan) 

·         WIC (nutrition support), crisis hotline, AA/NA “90 meetings in 90 days” 

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In this Podathon for Recovery episode, co-hosted with Wendy Beck, Kayla G shares how an emotional plea—“try harder”—and a brutal bottom pushed her to choose recovery, detox at home during COVID, and rebuild her life through Narcotics Anonymous. Now five years clean, a mom and a certified peer recovery specialist, Kayla advocates for mothers in Baltimore City navigating CPS and the courts, bringing empathy, accountability, and hope to families in crisis. It’s a raw, honest look at what it really takes to get clean and stay clean. 

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Guest Bio:  

Kayla G is a parent advocate with the Office of the Public Defender in Baltimore City and a certified peer recovery specialist. In recovery since 2020, she sponsors women in NA, supports mothers working toward reunification in CPS cases, and speaks candidly about addiction, domestic violence, accountability, and faith. She’s a devoted mom, engaged to be married, and passionate about turning pain into purpose. 

Main Topics: 

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

·         The “try harder” moment: a friend’s grief-stricken plea that became Kayla’s mantra

·         Early meetings, NA as a safe space, and choosing recovery daily

·         Detoxing at home during COVID and why desperation mattered

·         Leaving an abusive relationship; accountability for harming others

·         Working a program: sponsor/sponsee relationships, home group, step work

·         Parenting in recovery and rebuilding trust with family

·         Advocacy: what parent advocates do in CPS cases; “Better Together” emphasis on mother-baby placement

·         System realities: time, patience, setbacks, and discouragement in reunification

·         Grief in the work: losing a client and not taking credit—or blame

·         Hope and resilience: weekends in jail, long processes, and the life she has today  

Resources mentioned: 

·         Donate to Rage Against Addiction 

·         Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – meetings, literature, home group, sponsorship

·         Office of the Public Defender – Baltimore City – Parent Advocate role

·         CPS / DSS – shelter hearings, supervised/unsupervised/overnight visits

·         “Better Together” mother-baby placement approach (MD)

·         Mommy-and-Me treatment programs

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In this National Recovery Month special, co-host Wendy Beck and program director Rachel share how Rage Against Addiction (RAA) went from a mother’s mission to a three-home sober living program for women, emphasizing that “healing begins with safe housing.” They walk through RAA’s structure—from 30-day acclimation to workshops across the Eight Dimensions of Wellness—and the powerful alumni network that proves long-term recovery is possible. Listeners hear how monthly giving fuels essentials like drug testing, linens, and even emergency appliances—practical support that protects women’s dignity and safety. 

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Guest Bio:  

Rachel is the Program Director at RAA. In recovery herself, Rachel helped open RAA’s first women’s sober living home in 2018 and now oversees three homes, day-to-day structure, resident mentorship, and the alumni network—creating safe, welcoming homes where women can rebuild. 

Main Topics: 

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

·         Why Wendy founded Rage Against Addiction in 2014; growth to three women’s sober homes (Harford County, serving women from across the U.S.) 

·         Program structure: 30-day “blackout” period focused on stabilization, healthcare, employment steps, and 12-step engagement (sponsor, home group, step work) 

·         Workshops & wellness: yoga, meditation, sound bath, goat yoga, budgeting, resumes/interviews; rollout of the Eight Dimensions of Wellness track via a new grant 

·         Alumni network: monthly shares, rides, volunteering; one standout success story from early resident to graduate, mother with custody restored, and RAA board member 

·         The real costs of safe housing: drug tests, linens, utilities, repairs, snow removal, appliances—and why recurring gifts matter 

·         Annual Memory Walk & Recovery Run; Fall Bingo; Pampered Chef (double donations in August); Christmas Kids initiative; corporate sponsorships needed 

·         Past episodes with Rachel: 

1.      Rage Talk - Early Recovery Emotional Needs and Support and Rachel Bongiorno's Story

2.      A Mother's Love For Her Daughter In Recovery

3.      Healing Together: The Power of Community in Recovery 

Resources mentioned: 

·         Donate to Rage Against Addiction 

·         12-Step Fellowship (sponsor, home group, service commitments) 

·         Memory Walk & Recovery Run (annual, April; recruiting corporate sponsors and speakers) 

·         Fundraisers: Fall Bingo; Pampered Chef (August double donations); Christmas Kids holiday support for families; ongoing online campaigns 

·         Wellness Add-ons: yoga, meditation, sound bath, goat yoga; budgeting; resume/interview coaching; Eight Dimensions of Wellness 

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In this kickoff to the 12 Days of Hope Podathon, Rich Bennett sits down with Wendy Beck, founder and executive director of Rage Against Addiction. Wendy shares the deeply personal story behind starting the nonprofit and how it now operates three sober-living homes for women, providing safe housing, structure, and long-term recovery support. This episode highlights the real challenges, victories, and why community support is critical in breaking the cycle of addiction. 

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Guest Bio:  

Wendy Beck is the founder and executive director of Rage Against Addiction, a nonprofit based in Maryland dedicated to supporting women in recovery. Born out of personal tragedy, Rage Against Addiction has grown to operate three sober-living homes serving 25 women, offering a structured program with peer support, wellness workshops, and long-term housing solutions. Wendy’s work continues to bring hope and healing to families and communities affected by addiction. 

Main Topics: 

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

·         The personal story behind Rage Against Addiction. 

·         From fundraising to running three women’s sober-living homes. 

·         Structure of the program: intake, 30-day blackout, jobs, meetings, sponsors. 

·         Why safe housing is the cornerstone of recovery. 

·         New peer recovery specialist role and wellness workshops. 

·         Community perceptions of recovery homes vs. reality. 

·         The importance of recurring donations and monthly donor support.  

Resources mentioned: 

·         Donate to Rage Against Addiction 

·         Eight Dimensions of Wellness workshops — resume writing, mental health, and more. 

·         County grant — enabling a certified peer recovery specialist.

·         Monthly Donor Program Appeal for Rage Against Addiction --- Wendy and Rich explain how recurring gifts help meet urgent needs like mattresses, food, and utilities, while giving donors access to newsletters and event updates.

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On Overdose Awareness Day, Rich Bennett and co-host Wendy Beck sit down with Mandolyne Eleazar for a courageous conversation about the life and loss of her 18-year-old son, Jovanni, to fentanyl toxicity. Mandolyne shares what helped, what didn’t, and why harm reduction, family therapy, and speaking our loved ones’ names matter. It’s a raw, hopeful listen for anyone navigating grief, stigma, or the realities of teen addiction. 

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Guest Bio:  

Mandolyne Eleazar is a mother, creative, and advocate for overdose awareness and harm reduction. After losing her son Jovanni in November 2024, she’s committed to honest, stigma-free conversations about addiction, mental health, Narcan access, and compassionate support for families. She continues Jovanni’s legacy by carefully releasing his recorded music so others feel less alone. 

Main Topics: 

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

·         Jovanni’s story: early experimentation, grief triggers, and the pull of opioids

·         Teen treatment barriers and breakthroughs (state programs vs. residential care)

·         Family therapy: rebuilding trust and communication at home

·         Stigma, complicated grief, and finding a supportive community

·         Harm reduction: making Narcan training and carrying normal for teens

·         Supporting siblings who grieve differently

·         Preserving legacy through art: Jovanni’s sketches and music releases

·         Understanding autopsy results and fentanyl lethality

·         The power of remembrance: “say his name”—Jovanni 

Resources mentioned: 

·         Donate to Rage Against Addiction 

·         Narcan / naloxone training & access (carry it, teach it, normalize it)

·         Newport Academy (CT teen residential treatment referenced)

·         Artist pages for LOSTMULTO (Jovanni) and his EP “The Big Bang Theory” on major platforms

·         Universal’s Nintendo World (family memory touchpoint)

·         Family therapy and teen mental-health counseling resources

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Licensed mental health counselor and certified digital addiction specialist Mary Catherine Liscinski joins Rich to unpack how excessive screen time rewires our brains, fuels anxiety and depression, and strains families—and what we can do to reverse it. She breaks down the neuroscience (limbic system vs. prefrontal cortex), the dopamine loop in gaming and social media, and a practical path back to focus, sleep, and strong relationships. A must-listen for parents, professionals, and anyone feeling foggy, fried, or pulled into the scroll. 

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Guest Bio:  

Mary Catherine Liscinski is a licensed mental health counselor (14+ years), certified to treat digital addiction, and a life coach working with parents and adults nationwide. She’s known for translating complex brain science into practical steps that help families set boundaries, rebuild attention, and heal from screen overuse; her upcoming book pairs the latest research with a blueprint for reversing digital damage. She’s appeared on platforms including The Dave Elswick Show. 

Main Topics: 

·         What “digital addiction” means; emerging diagnoses for gaming/social media. 

·         Symptoms across ages: withdrawal, meltdowns when asked to log off, sleep issues, motivation loss. 

·         Dopamine dynamics of gaming/social platforms; “addictive by design.” 

·         Brain science: limbic system vs. prefrontal cortex; delayed maturation to ~age 26. 

·         Social media, anxiety/depression trends in youth; bullying and “keyboard warriors.” 

·         Gaming + online strangers; “virtual sleepovers” and safety risks. 

·         Practical reversal keys: nature, face-to-face time, sleep, movement, mindfulness/faith, community. 

·         Work-life tactics: blue-light blockers, after-hours boundaries, app limits. 

·         Physical fallout: tech-neck, carpal issues, metabolic risk, chronic stress/cortisol. 

·         Parenting culture shift: delay social media, consider non-internet phones, lead by example.  

Resources mentioned: 

·         Mary’s Website: https://lifewalkcoaching.com/screen-addiction-book/

·         Episode Sponsor: Living Well Healthcare

·         Supporter: Real Life Prosthetics

·         Supporter: Full Circle Boards

·         Supporter: Sincerely Sawyer Photography 

·         CDC youth mental health/suicide rate reference. 

·         Politico article surveying mental-health counselors on social media’s impact. 

·         American Academy of Pediatrics (screen-time guidance referenced). 

·         The Dave Elswick Show (guest appearance). 

·         AOL chat rooms (historical context re: online predators). 

·         Blue-light blocking glasses. 

·         “Call of Duty” (desensitization discussion). 

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Musician/author Brad Cox joins Rich and Dan Bennett for a fast, funny deep-dive into how songs change meaning over time—from CCR and Springsteen to Sex Pistols and System of a Down—plus why some “big name” guests don’t always drive podcast plays. They swap practical editing tips (Hindenburg, Descript, AI enhancers), talk Baltimore’s scene (Turnstile, Infinity Knives), and share how to keep a show fresh without losing your mind. If you love music, making, or meaning, this one’s packed. 

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Guests Bios:  

·         Brad Cox — Maryland musician and songwriter, author of the series Children of the Program and a collected-lyrics book discussed on the show. He hosts/produces a live-format music podcast and continues to write, record, and perform across multiple projects. 

·         Dan Bennett — Music obsessive and cultural commentator (and Rich’s son) who highlights Baltimore artists and scenes, bringing sharp takes on punk, hardcore, and hip-hop throughout the episode. 

Main Topics: 

·         How song meanings shift over time (CCR’s “Fortunate Son,” Springsteen’s “Born in the U.S.A.,” Sex Pistols’ “God Save the Queen,” Stevie Nicks’ “Edge of Seventeen”) 

·         Music + politics: Tom Morello’s “all music is political,” industry vs. indie perspectives 

·         Practical podcast production: Hindenburg, Descript, AI audio enhancers, Opus Clip, multi-track pitfalls and echo fixes 

·         Live-format recording challenges (multi-guest showcases, editing load) 

·         Baltimore music scene: Turnstile, Trapped Under Ice, Infinity Knives & Brian Ennals; DIY ethos and crowd energy 

·         Why unknown guests can outperform celebrities in downloads; getting beyond the “press-tour script”  

Resources mentioned: 

·         Brad’s Website: https://skitzocalypso.wixsite.com/bradwilliamcox

·         Episode Sponsor: WHFC 91.1 FM

·         Supporter: Real Life Prosthetics

·         Supporter: Full Circle Boards

·         Supporter: Sincerely Sawyer Photography 

·         Tools/Platforms: Hindenburg; Descript; Adobe’s speech enhancer; Opus Clip; AI copilots/Gemini mentioned conceptually. 

·         Artists/Bands: Rage Against the Machine; Justin Bieber (industry example); Creedence Clearwater Revival; Bruce Springsteen; Sex Pistols; Public Image Ltd.; Fleetwood Mac; No Doubt; System of a Down; Glorious Sons; Rise Against; Nothing More; Spin Doctors; Sponge; Deep Blue Something; The Pietasters; Fishbone; Turnstile; Trapped Under Ice; Infinity Knives & Brian Ennals; Highwaymen (Kristofferson/Nelson context).

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Rich sits down with Greg Derwart, Chris Coleman, and Robyn Burke to unpack what a true mastermind is—and what it isn’t. Using Napoleon Hill, Ben Franklin’s Junto, and real community examples, they show how purpose, harmony, and structure turn brainstorming into outcomes for businesses, nonprofits, and families. It’s a grounded conversation about building something that matters, online and off.

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Guests Bios:  

·         Greg Derwart — Community banker and strategist who facilitates strategic planning and cross‑department workgroups at Harford Bank, with a focus on relationship‑driven, community impact.

·         Chris Coleman — Longtime entrepreneur and owner in landscape/stormwater services. He emphasizes solving real problems, serving the community, and building a business around family values and integrity.

·         Robyn Burke — Community‑minded voice, Girl Scout grandmother, and local advocate who brings a practical lens to collaboration, service projects, and everyday “mini‑masterminds.” 

Main Topics: 

·         What a mastermind really is: “one goal,” shared purpose, subject‑matter expertise, and harmony.

·         Napoleon Hill principles (Think and Grow Rich; The Law of Success) and the idea of “the third mind.”

·         Ben Franklin’s Junto as an early civic mastermind for public good (libraries, city improvements).

·         Networking vs. mastermind: apples vs. oranges—awareness and relationships vs. focused problem‑solving.

·         Structure that works: small, cross‑functional groups, safe space, no hidden agendas, and clear outcomes.

·         Nonprofits & grants: capacity gaps, sustainability, and the need for shared brains to solve funding hurdles.

·         Social media & youth: tools vs. behavior, teaching digital resilience, and keeping perspective.

·         Reviews & reputation: online pile‑ons, competitor reviews, and why character and service outlast noise.

·         Business with purpose: solving problems, giving back, and resisting “build to flip” hype.

·         Family & commitment: date nights, sacrifice, long games, and brainstorming at the dinner table. 

Resources mentioned: 

·         Ron’s Website: https://papatellmeabook.com/

·         Episode Sponsor: Four Seasons Landscape & Construction Services 

·         Supporter: Real Life Prosthetics

·         Supporter: Full Circle Boards

·         Supporter: Sincerely Sawyer Photography 

·         Think and Grow Rich — Napoleon Hill

·         The Law of Success — Napoleon Hill

·         Ben Franklin’s Junto (weekly civic mastermind)

·         Andrew Carnegie, Henry Ford (as examples of assembling

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