Patina'd Podcast Ep 37: Baseball Is So Much MORE Than a Game | Ben Orlando
In this engaging episode of The Patina Podcast, host Kenny Hill converses with Ben Orlando, author, psychotherapist, and host of 'Midnight Library of Baseball.' Together, they explore the unique emotional bonds formed through baseball, drawing from Ben's deeply personal stories about his father and sports. The discussion navigates through themes of acceptance, parental relationships, and the profound impact of therapy. They also touch on the concept of 'Eddie Scissons Syndrome,' illustrating the lengths some go to feel worthy. This episode is a poignant exploration of the human experience, underscored by the timeless love for baseball and the quest for personal growth.
00:00 Show Intro
04:26 The Challenges of Running
07:12 Guest Introduction: Ben Orlando
10:34 Ben's Childhood and Upbringing
25:13 The Impact of Fatherhood
34:24 Therapeutic Insights and Reflections
50:20 Storytelling and Emotional Impact
51:32 Revisiting the Movie and Personal Reflections
53:58 The Role of Personal Stories Ben's Podcast
01:06:25 Eddie Scissons Syndrome and Its Implications
01:18:29 The Romance of Baseball
01:30:36 Mental Health in Sports
01:33:18 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Ben's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midnightlibraryofbaseball/
The show's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patinad_podcast/
Kenny's IG: https://www.instagram.com/kenny_from_recoveryhill/
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Recovery Hill Website: https://www.recoveryhill.info/
The show's name "Patina'd Podcast:"
Most people are attracted to antiqued things, whether it's furniture, vehicles, or music. There is something about age and weathering that draws us in. Many will copout with buying "vintage" looking items, but wishing they had the authentic originals; The piece with 100 years of patina that can't be replicated.This also happens in the human experience! There are people who choose to appear wise without the experience to back it up; They offer to themselves the phony version. Others will allow misery to make them better, wiser, and Patina'd. This show is to highlight the others.
*Disclaimer* By giving the interviewee freedom to share their story, there may be points of view expressed that Kenny Hill and Recovery Hill do not agree with. But this is their story, their opinions, their advice, and can potentially be very helpful to someone.