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BrightBond – Human connections
Hosted by Patrick Duriaux — Host of BrightBond & Founder of ALTO.cool, building real human connection across generations · EN
BrightBond is a hope-forward podcast exploring how meaningful human connections across generations can enrich lives, strengthen society, and bring us closer together.
Hosted by Patrick Duriaux, each episode features real conversations with seniors, students, professionals, and community builders—sharing stories, simple habits, and practical ideas you can use right away to create more connection at home, at work, and in your community.
Every episode ends with a BrightBond Tip: one small action you can try this week.
Contact: BrightBond@alto.cool
More about the project: www.alto.cool
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(EN) Maria Krebs on Storytelling, Disney, and Connection
Apr 800:34:46Tap to summarizeIn this episode of BrightBond, Patrick Duriaux speaks with Maria Krebs about the power of storytelling to create real human connection.Maria is a former professional tennis player who later built a career in finance and banking, and today works in the film industry with Disney. Across these very different worlds, one passion has remained constant: her love of movies.Together, Patrick and Maria explore how stories can create belonging, spark hope, and bring people together across generations. From childhood memories and Disney films to resilience, shared emotions, and the simple magic of watching a movie with someone you care about, this conversation is a reminder that stories do far more than entertain us — they connect us.This episode is about belonging, hope, resilience, family, shared memories, and the unique way stories can bring people closer — from children to seniors.A warm and uplifting conversation about why one story can sometimes open the door to laughter, understanding, and connection.Contact: BrightBond@alto.coolYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BrightBondOfficial
Transcribe →(FR) Les petites habitudes qui font une belle vie avec Denise Junod
Mar 1800:28:11Tap to summarizeDans cet épisode de BrightBond, Patrick Duriaux est reçu chez Madame Denise Junod, 92 ans, pour une conversation chaleureuse et profondément humaine autour d’un thème essentiel : les petites habitudes qui font une belle vie.Cet épisode est un peu spécial, car il n’a pas été enregistré en studio ni en ligne, mais chez Madame Junod, dans son salon, dans une atmosphère simple, authentique et pleine de présence. Un cadre qui reflète parfaitement l’esprit de BrightBond : créer du lien à travers de vraies rencontres.Membre de SeniorLab, Madame Denise Junod partage avec générosité son regard sur les liens humains, la joie du quotidien, et ces petits gestes qui changent tout : un bonjour, un sourire, une attention, une conversation sincère.Au fil de l’échange, nous parlons de :ce qui fait une bonne journéece qui rapproche vraiment les gens, même quand ils sont différentsla place des petits moments dans une vie riche de sensrencontres inattendues et joies simples du quotidienune action concrète à faire cette semaine pour créer un vrai moment humainUn épisode doux, inspirant et plein de bon sens, qui nous rappelle que les liens se construisent dans les petits gestes.🎙️ BrightBond est le podcast où des personnes de toutes générations, de tous horizons et de différents pays partagent des conversations vraies pour créer plus de lien — à la maison, au travail et dans votre communauté.Contact: BrightBond@alto.coolYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BrightBondOfficial
Transcribe →(EN) Use Tech — Don’t Let It Use You with Alessandra Patti (Digital Habits & Real Connection)
Mar 400:38:12Tap to summarizeIn this episode of BrightBond, Patrick Duriaux sits down with Alessandra Patti to explore how we can build healthier digital habits and protect what matters most: real human connection.Today’s episode title is: “Use tech — don’t let it use you.”Alessandra is a professional trainer and mental well-being consultant with 12+ years of experience. She lectures at the University of St. Gallen, Switzerland and works internationally across industries, supporting people at different levels of seniority. She also collaborates closely with L&D and HR professionals, helping individuals and organizations strengthen awareness, well-being, and connection in a digital world.In this conversation, we talk about:one positive way social media can support real-life connectionthe habit that keeps people trapped in scrolling — and healthier swapshow to turn online attention into real-life belongingsimple phone rules that actually sticksigns your nervous system needs offline time (without guilt)intergenerational “phone-friendly but human-first” normsAlessandra’s biggest surprise from a social media detox with University of St. Gallen studentsBrightBond Tip: one small offline action you can take today to create a real human momentContact: BrightBond@alto.coolYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BrightBondOfficialCoach Alessandra Patti www.findyourwaycoaching.chhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/alessandra-patti/
Transcribe →(EN) The Room You Create: How Leaders Build Belonging with Rich Baron
Feb 1500:39:18Tap to summarizeIn this episode of BrightBond, Patrick Duriaux sits down with Rich Baron—COO of John Mattone Global, Intelligent Leadership Master Coach, and musician—to explore a simple but powerful idea: “The room you create.”Because every time you enter a room, your presence shapes the emotional climate around you.Together, they unpack practical ways leaders can build trust and belonging without making connection feel like a corporate “program.” You’ll hear Rich’s best real-world insights on the small, consistent behaviors that make people feel seen—plus simple rituals that turn a team into a community.We cover:What creates instant belonging when you walk into a roomOne leadership behavior that reliably makes people feel seenHow to build connection as culture—not an initiativeCross-generational trust: how older and younger colleagues connect faster30-second micro-moments to bring warmth into meetingsBrightBond Tip: One small action you can take this week to create belonging at work—and in everyday life.Thanks for listening—if this episode helped you, please share it with one person and follow BrightBond for more.Contact: BrightBond@alto.coolYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BrightBondOfficialRich Baron:Rich@johnmattone.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rich-baron/https://www.richbaronexecutivecoaching.com/
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