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EPISODE · Jun 10, 2026 · 1H 14M

How Laura Van Wormer Remarkably Found Her Voice Again

from Conversations with Rich Bennett · host Rich Bennett

What happens when life takes away the voice you built your career on, and then gives you a completely new way to use it?In this powerful episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Rich talks with bestselling author Laura Van Wormer, who published 14 novels with major publishers before a devastating head-on collision with a drunk driver changed everything. After years of struggling with traumatic brain injury and the loss of her writing ability, Laura found her way back to storytelling through podcasting.Laura is the creator of The Class of ’74, a serialized audio drama set in the early 1970s that blends nostalgia, history, humor, and healing.In this episode: Laura shares how the crash changed her life and creativity  Why podcasting became part of her recovery  How The Class of ’74 reconnects people with their own memories  The role of history, high school, and community in storytelling  What Betty White taught Laura about gratitude and grief Links mentioned: Classof74podcast.com LauraVanWormer.net VictoryTeamSells.comSubscribe, leave a review, and join the conversation at Conversations with Rich Bennett.Send us Fan MailThe Victory TeamLOOKING TO BUY OR SELL A HOME Go with the Agent that was voted Harford’s Best & won the Harford CouDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showRate & Review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast on Social Media:Facebook – Conversations with Rich Bennett Facebook Group (Join the conversation) – Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast group | FacebookTwitter – Conversations with Rich Bennett Instagram – @conversationswithrichbennettTikTok – CWRB (@conversationsrichbennett) | TikTokSponsors, Affiliates, and ways we pay the bills:Hosted on BuzzsproutSquadCastSubscribe by Email

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What happens when life takes away the voice you built your career on, and then gives you a completely new way to use it? In this powerful episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Rich talks with bestselling author Laura Van Wormer, who published 14 novels with major publishers before a devastating head-on collision with a drunk driver changed everything. After years of struggling with traumatic brain injury and the loss of her writing ability, Laura found her way back to storytelling throu...

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