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From The Park Bench - real conversations
Hosted by Camilla & Ted · ENGLISH
Where an artist and an athlete have real conversations about topics that matter to the parents, coaches and players of minor sports.
Is the POV of an artist and athlete really that different?
Camilla and Ted provide their practiced expert opinions and POVs on thought-provoking topics within minor sports; relationships, life choices, challenges, courage, failures, health, and more!
Learn more at fromtheparkbench.ca
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A New Season Brings New Expectations
Yesterday00:38:57Tap to summarizeThe start of a new sports season is always exciting. New uniform, new teammates, new coaches...and who knows, maybe this year you will find a friend for life.There is more to each new season than one can plan for. Yes, we all want to win. We all want to have fun...but should we set expectations?Listen as we talk about a new season, new expectations ...and hopefully, finding some wonderful surprises.Want to send Camilla and Ted a message? Or learn more about them?Visit FromTheParkBench.ca
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Keeping the Love You Find with Dr. Maya Kollman
Feb 1000:23:55Tap to summarizeAlthough the topic of love is most discussed on Valentine's Day, it should be celebrated and cherished all year long. Dr. Maya Kollman talks about love, getting the love you want and keeping the love you find.Discover the tools and approach to a long-lasting and healthy love.Want to send Camilla and Ted a message? Or learn more about them?Visit FromTheParkBench.ca
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Part 2: The Era of AI with Chris Dainty
Jan 600:29:51Tap to summarizeCamilla and Ted talk with Chris Dainty, of Dainty Productions, owner of a production/animation studio and professor or the arts, discussing the impact of AI in animation and the future for young animators. Learn more about Chris:Daintybooks.comDaintyproductions.com Illustration/Concept Art ProgramThe video referenced about water usage and AI: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_c6MWk7PQc&t=1116sWant to send Camilla and Ted a message? Or learn more about them?Visit FromTheParkBench.ca
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Part 1: Navigating the Waters of AI for Young Animators with Chris Dainty
Dec 1600:36:42Tap to summarizeCamilla and Ted talk with Chris Dainty, of Dainty Productions, owner of a production/animation studio and professor or the arts, discussing the impact of AI in animation and the future for young animators. Learn more about Chris:Daintybooks.comDaintyproductions.com Illustration/Concept Art ProgramThe video referenced about water usage and AI: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_c6MWk7PQc&t=1116sWant to send Camilla and Ted a message? Or learn more about them?Visit FromTheParkBench.ca
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The Space Between Any Relationship with Dr. Maya Kollman
Dec 1000:30:30Tap to summarizeDiscover how Imago Relationship Therapy can change every conversation you have, by consciously understanding the space between.A couples therapist trained by Harville Hendrix himself, Dr Maya Kollman discusses how the Imago principles, and techniques can be applied to any relationship in sports, at work and at home. https://www.mayakollman.com/ Want to send Camilla and Ted a message? Or learn more about them?Visit FromTheParkBench.ca
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Reducing Sport Injury and Staying Mobile for Life, with Nick Antaya
Nov 2500:37:05Tap to summarizeSport injuries can alter an athlete’s career, but not only that, they can render them incapable of a full range of motion or immobile.Camilla and Ted chat with Nick Antaya, Managing Partner of Ottawa Physiotherapy & Sport Clinic (OPTSC) in Ottawa.Discover the secrets to a long and mobile life, learn about ways to mitigate injury, and explore what OPTSC has to offer its patients, athletes, coaches, and club partners.Want to send Camilla and Ted a message? Or learn more about them?Visit FromTheParkBench.ca
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The Blue Jays - A Team That Inspired
Nov 1800:26:35Tap to summarizeAlthough they didn't win the World Series, the Blue Jays won our hearts.A team that inspired us with their stories, their determination, and their grit. Camilla and Ted talk discussed what it means to be part of a team. How a team, and its leadership, can show their commitment and support through the highs and lows. Want to send Camilla and Ted a message? Or learn more about them?Visit FromTheParkBench.ca
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PART 2 - Addiction and Mental Health with Christopher Bowers
Nov 1100:32:32Tap to summarizeContinuing our discussion about addiction in all its forms, along with mental health in both the sports and the arts.Christopher Bowers, owner/CEO of Global Breakthrough Education, addiction and substance abuse specialist provides further information and insight and resources for those supporting love ones in need. A must-listen episode if you, or a loved one, are suffering with mental health. Please find below links to resources.Christopher Bowers at Global Breakthrough Educationhttps://www.ontario.ca/page/find-mental-health-supportWant to send Camilla and Ted a message? Or learn more about them?Visit FromTheParkBench.ca
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Part 1 of 2 – Addiction and Mental Health in Arts & Sports with Christopher Bowers
Nov 400:30:06Tap to summarizeA special two-part interview with Christopher Bowers, owner/CEO of Global Breakthrough Education, addiction and substance abuse specialist. The episode talks about addiction in all its forms, in both the sports and the arts, and how mental health is synonymous with that space.Christopher has 35 years of experience, is dedicated to helping individuals of all ages, has worked in various industries, and offers great insight and advice. A must-listen episode if you, or a loved one, are suffering mentally. Resource if you need. https://www.ontario.ca/page/find-mental-health-supportWant to send Camilla and Ted a message? Or learn more about them?Visit FromTheParkBench.ca
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Hey, You Got Chocolate in My Peanut Butter!
Oct 2800:24:21Tap to summarizeA sidewalk collision that changed the world. The Reese’s peanut butter cup commercial from the 80’s.Two delicious and wonderful things on their own, but combined produced something even better!True synergy, where the whole is more valuable than the individual parts, creating a new effect that wouldn't exist if they were separate.When we are connected and combined with something/someone equally as wonderful, we can become better versions of ourselves and produce something amazing.Listen as Ted and Camilla talk about two interdependent parts of a whole that need each other to achieve balance, harmony, and success.Want to send Camilla and Ted a message? Or learn more about them?Visit FromTheParkBench.ca
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