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SofaGamers RAW
by Mauro Bex
A videogames podcast where I share my thoughts and points of view about how gaming can make you a better human being. I merge my knowledge of coaching and human development with the world of videogames. SofaGamers RAW is a videogames podcast that is more than just gaming! Send me your questions and suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for tuning in!
Episodes
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Ep#89 - How not to be a dick
Another podcast episode recorded while I was driving, today talking about how often I have wondered why people are gratuitously mean toward other humans... to be or not to be a dick, that is the question. An easy one, if you ask me. Deploy kindness in your interactions, be nice to people, wether...
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Ep#88 - Just because it’s allowed doesn’t mean you’ll do it
How often have you witness wrong things in your life, injustice or laws that create segregation? Often, I suppose. That's the question I ask you today: just because something is allowed, would you still do it knowing it's not right? Most people would say NO. NEVER. But that's not what we see in...
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Ep#87 - Star Wars Day and the duality of the Force in real life
Last week it was May the 4th, Star Wars Day, so fans of the saga celebrated around the world what brings them together. The next day, Revenge of the 5th happened. It's really interesting to see the necessity to naturally bring balance in a celebratory context. One celebrates the Light Side of the...
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Ep#86 - Videogames: a cultural evolution
When new elements that start forming a new culture, whether is pop culture or any other, it takes time to be accepted by the masses or become main stream. And when we are living in the present, we often miss the fact that factor was assimilated for a certain period of time to become part of the...
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Ep#85 - Rescheduling things is part of life and that's ok
We often beat ourselves up when it comes to rescheduling something, right? It's like a huge thing that's gonna ruin much of our life. In reality, not much changes, you just it moved forward in your calendar, so it's gonna happen anyway. Just at a different time or day. And that is fine! In…
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Ep#0 - Welcome to the Sofa Gamers RAW podcast OR Intro
Hello friend, and welcome to the SofaGamers RAW podcast! A gaming podcast that is more than just gaming! In today's episode Mauro, aka Bex, tells you what this podcast is about. Blending together his professional experience with Coaching and Pre-Classical Yôga (almost 20 years now), along with…
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Ep#84 - How some restraint can save you a lot of trouble
You know that feeling when you said something you shouldn't and the moment after you already regretted it? We've all been there. It sucks, and it can cause harm to you and someone else too. There's always something we can do about it in the future, so to avoid frustration and any other negative...
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Ep#83 - Traveling without leaving home: a guided visualisation
Global pandemic, lockdowns, being unable to travel. That's the world we are living in right now and it can become a hard place at times, makes us feel anxious, drained because we can see family and friends nor travel. Still, if you train your mind well enough you'll be able to travel without...
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Ep#82 - Meditation: try it now!
Meditation is today's topic of the podcast. We all heard about it, many have tried it, but few have really experienced it. Bex talks about some of meditation misconceptions, what it means and give you a meditation exercise in the end, for you to do! Hope you can give it a try, and then give us…
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Ep#81 - How being in contact with Nature gives you more perspective
Getting in contact with Nature is something we often miss, right? The work and city life can make us forget and get apart from our roots and what makes us feel energised and more grounded. Spending three straight days at the beach, Bex tells you how he got in deeper contact with Nature at an...
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Ep#80 - Feeling stuck? Here's how to overcome it
We all feel stuck at some point in our life, right? Can be work, a relationship, family or the need to move abroad. The list goes on. But the question is, what are we doing about it to feel lees anxious, stressed out or unhappy? In today's episode of the podcast, Bex talks about these potential...
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Ep#79 - How being bored makes you creative
Boredom... we've all been there. The question is, what did we do about it? Being bored can make us extremely creative! Don't believe me? Make a kid bored and in 10m that child will give you a list of cool things to do and create that probably never crossed your mind before! The thing is, when we...
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Ep#78 - Don't compare yourself or the work you do with others
In today's episode of the show, I talk about the constant comparison happening in the online world, wether with other humans or their work. How to solve it? There are 3 aspects that I approach that can really help to improve, and move away from such thoughts and behaviours. In this world with...
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Ep#77 - Learning how to see below the surface
There's this metaphor regarding meditation, that describes how our mind perceives the surface of a lake and then, if we're able to see the diamond that is on the bottom of the lake. Is there too much wind, making the surface of the lake too turbulent, blocking our view? Or the weather is nice and...
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Ep#76 - 3 things you can do to chill and energise yourself
Do you like to chill and relax or do you prefer to dedicate more time energising yourself? Or maybe both? In today's episode of the podcast, Bex shares a set of exercises that'll help you bring more balance to your physical body, mind and emotions, to enjoy your chill out moments even better and…
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Ep#75 - Seeing outside your own shell
In today's episode of the show, Bex talks about how we can do a specific exercise that'll help you elevate your consciousness and put things and life into perspective, looking at it from a higher point of view. This truly helps being more aware of yourself and of those who surround you, and also...
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Ep#74 - How to achieve your dreams & what limiting beliefs are blocking you
We all have dreams, right? Some big, others smaller. But dreaming is part of life, of who we are. The big question is, are you chasing your dreams in order to achieve them? Or did you just stop dreaming? Ask yourself "why?". We often place outside ourselves the bid decisions, the responsibility....
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Ep#73 - How to give more than you take
In life, do you give more than you take? This is a questions we should ask ourselves frequently. When we tap into the capacity to give more than we take from life, we become expansive beings. Our mindset expands, we become more self-aware, we grow. And when we grow, our capacity to give to the...
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Ep#72 - NEVER fake it till you make it!
Some years ago the concept "fake it till you make it" became very popular. People were instilled to act and behave as they were living a fake life until they could get enough traction and attention, to then finally start being who they truly are. The problem here, and that probably never told…
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Ep#71 - Pújá: the ancient power of gratitude OR How to be grateful in advance
Have you ever heard of Pre-Classical Yôga? Of the term pújá? If this seems like a foreign language to you, you're right, because it's sanskrit! But worry not, I'm here to tell you that it simply means an offering, wether physical to mental. Gratitude is the best we have to describe what pújá…
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Ep#70 - The reasons we have so much resistance to change
In today's episode of the podcast, Bex talks about the reasons we get so resistant to change and how we can deal better with it. Also, he mentions why this resistance is so correlated with our habits and comforts. Routines and habits stick with us, right? So why not use better habits instead of…
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Ep#69 - Own your sh*t & learn by making mistakes!
Making mistakes is how human beings evolve. That's how we learn, from the moment we are born. But then, something funny happens as we become adults, we start seeing failure as something negative. We dread failing. And we develop a ton of fears and insecurities that won't help us grow and move...
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Ep#68 - Being positive despite the struggle and how self-talk can save your ass!
We all want to be and stay positive, right? At least I like to think so. If this is your case too, you probably know that being positive is not always that easy. In today's episode, Bex talks about how to remain positive, despite the struggles that we might have to deal with and how this can make...
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Ep#67 - Who are you asking advice from?
In today's episode, Bex talks about the main reason why we should be very mindful when we ask for advice. Especially, to whom we ask fro advice. So many people search council on business to those who work for someone else. Or about relationships advice to someone who is single or failed over and...
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Ep#66 - Vulnerability is a strength, not a weakness
Vulnerability is something we are raised to believe as a weakness, as a liability. Truth is, it's exactly the opposite. And in today's episode of the podcast I tell you why. When you show vulnerability, you create empathy and connection with other people. With other humans that might be going...
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Ep#65 - Living in the NOW, to build your BEST future reality
How many times have you checked in with yourself, to find your thoughts dwelling in the past? Too often, right? If you send too much time attached to past memories, experiences and emotions, you're living stuck in the past. We all heard over and over how important it is to live in the present, in...
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Ep#64 - Start before you're ready: a guide to stop being a perfectionist
Practice makes perfect. That's the moto, right? I have to agree. Being an ex-perfectionist, even if I still have to checkin with myself every now and then, I can tell that through life I learned the importance of starting before being ready. Of doing before it's good enough. Because in the end,...
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Ep#63 - Kids, eSports and inappropriate videogames
Have you ever heard a story about a kid playing a videogame that he/she was not supposed to? I guess we all have something to tell about that, right? So, in today's episode of the podcast, Bex replies to one question sent by James Moller, regarding young kids playing videogames, eSports and what...
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Ep#62 - Morning Priming - grab your life!
Today's episode is a special one. Bex shares an incredible tool that is life changing, the Morning Priming! How often do you start your day in the wrong way? Too many times, right? Then, you feel life taking its course without you feeling in control. Why is that? Because when you start your day…
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Ep#61 - Ego is not the way
In today's episode, Bex talks about Ego. Yes, ego is something so important that way before the days of ancient stoics, was already a topic to be seriously dealt with in ancient India. But in the days we live in, it's often left aside and untamed, leading to huge amounts of frustration, delusion...
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Ep#60 - Don't prove others wrong, prove yourself wrong!
In today's episode, the first of 2021, Bex talks about an aspect that can truly be the fuel that drives us to achieve, but that in the end, will leave you with a bitter sensation in your accomplishments... What can that be? Focusing on proving others wrong. Yes, to occur a shift of focus and...
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Ep#59 - The problem with New Year’s Resolutions & How to actually make it work
Today is the last episode of 2020, and what a year it was for the podcast! Thank you all for being such an amazing and kind audience, I feel so grateful! In this episode, Bex talks about a cliché, New Year's Resolutions... The problem is, most of us do this once a year! Yes, it's true. The rest…
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Ep#58 - Were you of service in 2020? Probably more than you think
Today is the 25th of December, so Merry XMas to all those who celebrate it! In today's episode, Bex talks about our role in contributing to help. To help people, animals, Nature, institutions, a friend. If you look to 2020 in retrospective, you might think that you didn't help enough, or that you...
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Ep#57 - Learn how to enjoy THE Process of doing things
In today's episode, Bex talks about something often forgotten, the process of doing something to get us from point A to point B. Many times we focus our energy and attention solely in our goals and objectives, dismissing the biggest part of it all, THE PROCESS! The process is what will makes us...
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Ep#56 - Why hate makes you waste time
In today's episode, Bex explains how the use of the word hate can really take a toll in your life. He also recommends that you try something to deal with it, and start using your intentions towards love and growth. We often fall into negativity without even realising it, so replacing what might...
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Ep#55 - Are videogames the future of education?
Today's episode is a special one, my dear friend James Moller joins the podcast with a question, and what a great question it was! It ended up being the reason to create a full episode of the show, so I hope you guys can enjoy it. Bex replies to James by making a statement about the future of...
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Ep#54 - Focus on what you can control
In today's episode, Bex talks about how to approach simple situations in our life that can generate a great deal of frustration, rage and negative energy. The reason behind this is simple, we tend to focus on the aspects of a situation that are out of our reach, that we don't control. So we enter...
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Ep#53 - "Your focus determines your reality"
Today's episode starts with a Star Wars quote by Qui-Gon Jinn: "Your focus determines your reality". Emotion is simply energy in motion and the way we channel it in the form of thoughts, can create our future reality, wether that serves you or not. Bex gives you two actionable exercises to do…
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Ep#52 - The importance of slowing down and chill-out
In today's episode Bex speaks about the importance of slowing down in life. Of embracing a sloth way of being! Yes, we humans are not design to be in rush mode constantly and due to the lifestyle we often live, we let ourselves go with that flow that is not so healthy. So let's dive into a new...
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Ep#51 - You're the sum of the 5 people that surround you
Humans are gregarious animals, we need family friends, people around us to thrive and be happy. But, are we being mindful of those that surround us and are closest to us? More often than not, we are not... and that takes a huge toll in our mental and physical health. In today's episode Bex talks...
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Ep#50 - Celebrating 50 episodes with GRATITUDE & A REVELATION!
Today's episode 50 of the podcast! I'm super happy to reached this number but in the end, it's pretty much like any other episode, a joy to share with you guys! I talked about what was programmed and had to be changed for this episode, my gratitude for having a crew that consistently listens to…
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Ep#49 - My personal journey with the Playstation consoles
The PS5 just launched in Portugal, Europe and so many other countries around the world yesterday and I decided to dedicate today's episode of the podcast to the Playstation consoles: my personal journey since the PS1 to the PS5! What a ride it has been, so many great memories, so much friendships...
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Ep#48 - When did we stop listening to our own advice?
In today's episode Bex talks about how good we are giving advice to others, but how poorly we manage to take that same advice and apply it in our life. He also give the opposite perspective in regards to videogames, how good we become taking our advice in that medium and how we can use that...
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Ep#47 - 5 things I'm looking forward to in the PS5
Yesterday, November 12th, was the official PS5 launch day! What a day for the next gen consoles and gamers! In today's episode Bex talks about 5 things is really curious to try and learn about the new Sony console. Dive in and discover which 5 things he'll be talking about. And remember, if you...
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Ep#46 - Replacing expectation with appreciation
Today is all about how much expectation we deploy into our actions, events and way of being. It's no easy task but with training, we can learn to replace our expectations with appreciation and gratitude, elevating our life and our feelings. We can apply this principle to anything in our life,...
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Ep#45 - When you STOP, you GAIN time
In today's episode, Bex talks about a very interesting concept, how you can actually gain time when you stop or hit the pause button! Yes, it might seem counter intuitive, but I guarantee, it's not. After testing this strategy for several years, I urge you to try it as well. Taking small breaks...
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Ep#44 - 5 Reasons why Horizon Zero Dawn is so relevant
Some games are fun to play, others are challenging, but few really touch us deeply and in a meaningful way. This is the case of Horizon Zero Dawn, a videogame that challenges us to think deeper and more carefully for our planet, for our society and what kind of impact we can make to make the…
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Ep#43 - It’s fine to be in the process of finding yourself
How many times do we beat ourselves up because we haven't got life figured out yet? How often do we tell our kids that they have to figure life out when they are so young, and us, adults already, haven't done it yet? This happens more than not. And it is fine! Life is a process of discovery, of...
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Ep#42 - Commitment: how putting your goals out in the open can make you achieve more
In today's episode Bex talks about the importance of keep pushing forward when life gets hard on you, and how public commitment can make you achieve and do so much more. Through the power of committing to a person, an audience or a community, you go grab inner strength to take action and…
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Ep#41 - Hypocrisy, sexuality and how we can break these tabus
Today's episode is mainly about hypocrisy. It's pretty much everywhere we look: politics, relationships and videogames too. But how do we deal with it, then? Bex approaches the topic with total honesty as always, touching in themes such as violence and sexuality, and how they walk hand in hand…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A videogames podcast where I share my thoughts and points of view about how gaming can make you a better human being. I merge my knowledge of coaching and human development with the world of videogames. SofaGamers RAW is a videogames podcast that is more than just gaming! Send me your questions and suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for tuning in!
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