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ActorcastJames Bundy: Dean of the Yale School of Drama | Episode 066For episode 066 of Actorcast, we chat with James Bundy, Dean at the Yale School of Drama (recently renamed the David Geffen School of Drama at Yale). I actually borrowed this episode from my previous podcast, Relate with Patrick McAndrew, because it was so chock full of wisdom for actors that I had to bring it over to Actorcast. We chat about common traps for actors, the types of actors Yale's program looks for, and why acting is so helpful in understanding our own humanity.
You can learn more about Yale's acting program by visiting https://www.drama...
2024-09-2741 min
ActorcastBrian O'Neil: Author & Coach, Acting as a Business | Episode 021Brian and I originally chatted on my other podcast, Relate with Patrick McAndrew, and after that conversation I knew I wanted to have him on Actorcast. Brian is an expert on the entertainment industry and particularly on the business side of acting. In this episode, we discuss why actors must develop a business vocabulary for their business, how to develop relationships with agents and managers, and how actors can find success through connecting with various players in the industry.
Brian is the author of Acting As a Business: Strategies for Success, Fifth Edition, published...
2024-09-2657 min
ActorcastJulie Schubert: Emmy-winning Casting Director | Episode 003Julie and I first got acquainted when she joined me on my other podcast, "Relate w/ Patrick McAndrew." I had such a great time talking with her and learning about her career, that I invited her onto Actorcast to answer your questions. She is an Emmy-winning casting director with a wide breadth of experience. In this episode, we discuss the best ways for actors to connect with casting directors, the top things actors should do to improve their auditions, and what "being prepared" looks like.
Julie Schubert is a New York based casting director...
2024-09-2635 min
Relate w/ Patrick McAndrewNever Stop Relating: Episode 200In the FINAL episode of the Relate podcast, I reflect on what I have learned throughout these past 200 episodes, why it will always be important to relate to one another, why human connection is the key to a life of fulfillment, and why we must figure out a way to coexist with technology while not downgrading our humanity. Thank you so much for joining me on this journey! Please visit patrick-mcandrew.com to stay up-to-date on my latest projects. I look forward to hearing from you!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/relate-patrick-mcandrew/m...
2021-12-0813 minRelate w/ Patrick McAndrewRemembering the Human on the Other Side: Episode 199It can be easy to get wrapped up in the mob mentality online, shaming and demeaning others in favor of making ourselves seem more virtuous and superior. In this episode of Relate, we talk about why it's so important to remember that there is a human on the other side of our digital tirades and why we must do a better job at exercising empathy both on and off our screens.To learn more about my work, please visit https://www.patrick-mcandrew.com/--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/relate-patrick-mcandrew/messageSupport this podcast...
2021-12-0107 minRelate w/ Patrick McAndrewSharing a Meal: Episode 198In this episode of Relate, we talk about the importance of sharing a meal together, whether it be with family, friends, or complete strangers. When we sit down to share a meal together, we have this opportunity to connect with one another on a deeper level. We must not take these moments for granted and we should truly relish them while they last.To learn more about my work, please visit https://www.patrick-mcandrew.com/--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/relate-patrick-mcandrew/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/relate-patrick-mcandrew/support
2021-11-2407 minRelate w/ Patrick McAndrewConnecting Through the Theatre Arts: Episode 197The theatre arts has this powerful ability to connect people to one another in a visceral and tangible way, whether you are the one performing on stage or in the audience. In this episode of Relate, we discuss how the theatre arts can be used as an effective tool to help connect society in a world that is increasingly disconnected.To learn more about my work, please visit https://www.patrick-mcandrew.com/--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/relate-patrick-mcandrew/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/relate-patrick-mcandrew/support
2021-11-1707 minRelate w/ Patrick McAndrewThe Content Creation Rabbit Hole: Episode 196In the information age, we are bombarded by so much content that we can spend a hundred life times consuming it and still have a bunch of content left over to consume. There is a pressure to always create content, especially if we believe it will help us advance in our careers in some way. In this episode of Relate, we discuss why we must not succumb to this pressure and why we must put boundaries in place in our content creation so as to not fall down the pressurized rabbit hole.To learn more about my...
2021-11-1008 minRelate w/ Patrick McAndrewKnowing What's Important: Episode 195In this episode of Relate, we talk about recognizing what is important to ourselves, what is important to others, and how to balance the two. Way too often we try to impress others by throwing our accomplishments at them, expecting them to care. What we should be doing is pursuing goals and dreams that are important to us while cultivating relationships in a genuine way.To learn more about my work, please visit https://www.patrick-mcandrew.com/--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/relate-patrick-mcandrew/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/relate-patrick-mcandrew/support
2021-11-0309 minRelate w/ Patrick McAndrewDoing What You Have To Do So You Can Do What You Want To Do: Episode 194We are often stuck between doing what we have to do versus doing what we want to do. While it's important to be responsible and disciplined, it's also important that your wants don't fall by the wayside. In this episode of Relate, we discuss balancing this conundrum and why we must not forfeit our wants by living in the "have to" space all the time.To learn more about my work, please visit https://www.patrick-mcandrew.com/--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/relate-patrick-mcandrew/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/relate-patrick-mcandrew/support
2021-10-2708 minRelate w/ Patrick McAndrewThe Past, Present, and Future: Episode 193Some of us live in the past, some live in the present, and some live in the future. Or, we should say we think in the past, present, or future. In this episode, we discuss how our thinking, as it relates to time, can really hold us back from living a fulfilling life. Instead, we should flip the narrative and discover what we should learn about these time periods to best serve ourselves and the ways in which we live our lives.To learn more about my work, please visit https://www.patrick-mcandrew.com/--- Send...
2021-10-2010 minRelate w/ Patrick McAndrewRelating to Others: Episode 191Relating to others is definitely part-art, part-science. It's when we yield to the other person and talk about their interests, goals, and passions that we tend to make the deepest connection, instead of making the conversation all about ourselves. In this episode of Relate, we dive into the details of how to relate to people and why we should focus on our similarities much more than our differences.To learn more about my work, please visit https://www.patrick-mcandrew.com/--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/relate-patrick-mcandrew/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm...
2021-10-0609 min
Relate w/ Patrick McAndrewThe Startup- A Look Into My Brand New Musical: Episode 190I believe that storytelling is one of the most powerful ways to convey a message. It is through entertainment, whether it be theater, television, or film, that we can capture an audience and lead them to think and reflect about moments and situations from their own life. In this episode of Relate, I talk about my upcoming project, The Startup, and why I believe it is an important way to communicate the real need for digital wellness in the age of technology.To learn more about my work, please visit https://www.patrick-mcandrew.com/--- Send...
2021-09-2909 minRelate w/ Patrick McAndrewThe Loss of Tangibility: Episode 189There is an immense amount of value in the tangible. It's through tangible things and experiences that we activate the five senses. But we don't do this in the digital world. In this episode of Relate, we discuss the decline of tangibility and why it's so important that we value all of the tangible experiences in our life.To learn more about my work, please visit https://www.patrick-mcandrew.com/--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/relate-patrick-mcandrew/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/relate-patrick-mcandrew/support
2021-09-2308 minRelate w/ Patrick McAndrewThe Email Dream Crusher: Episode 188Some of us tend to our email more readily than our own children. Email has this power over us that compels us to pay attention to it and to answer any incoming messages that arrive with prompt urgency. In episode 188 of Relate, we talk about why this isn't a good thing and how tending to our email could actually harm our chances at achieving our most desired ambitions.To learn more about my work, please visit https://www.patrick-mcandrew.com/--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/relate-patrick-mcandrew/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm...
2021-09-2207 minRelate w/ Patrick McAndrewWhy Positivity Is So Important: Episode 187Positivity and positive thinking are often and easily seen as raa-raa fluff that sound nice and pretty, but lack any sort of substance. Despite this negative opinion of positivity and while it's unnatural for us to be positive all of the time, there is something to be said about cultivating positive energy. In this episode, we talk about why positivity is so important and how the energy you bring to a room can make a huge difference in your life and the lives of those around you.To learn more about my work, please visit https://www...
2021-09-1608 minRelate w/ Patrick McAndrewSchedule Time for Nothing: Episode 185We value busyness way more than we should. It is so important to schedule time in our days for nothingness. In this episode of Relate, we discuss why this is so important for clearing our minds and why relaxing should be much more valued than it is.To learn more about my work, please visit https://www.patrick-mcandrew.com/--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/relate-patrick-mcandrew/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/relate-patrick-mcandrew/support
2021-09-0908 minRelate w/ Patrick McAndrewAll In Favor of Imagination?: Episode 184While plenty of companies and institutions preach about the value and importance of imagination, there is little evidence showing that this critical trait is valued as much as they say it is. In episode 184 of the Relate podcast, we do a deep dive into imagination, why it's so crucial to both the corporate and educational systems, and why it must become an embedded asset in company culture instead of simply a poster child.To learn more about my work, please visit https://www.patrick-mcandrew.com/--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/relate-patrick-mcandrew/messageSupport...
2021-09-0806 minRelate w/ Patrick McAndrewWhy You're Afraid To Put It All Out There: Episode 183It is very easy to doubt ourselves in the digital age. We are bombarded by images pointing at our mediocrity on a regular basis. In this episode of Relate, we discuss why we are afraid to put ourselves out there, both our work and who we are as people, and what we can do to overcome this hurdle.To learn more about my work, please visit https://www.patrick-mcandrew.com/--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/relate-patrick-mcandrew/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/relate-patrick-mcandrew/support
2021-09-0210 minRelate w/ Patrick McAndrewCan Machines Empathize Better Than Us?: Episode 182Artificial intelligence and machine learning are advancing and it's only a matter of time until they are integral to the way we live our lives. In this episode of Relate, we discuss how machines are actually being taught to empathize, or at least how to teach us how to better empathize. Will we eventually live in a society where machines have a better understanding of humans than humans themselves?To learn more about my work, please visit https://www.patrick-mcandrew.com/--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/relate-patrick-mcandrew/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor...
2021-09-0108 minRelate w/ Patrick McAndrewBroadcasting Superiority: Episode 181While social media is a great outlet to share about one's work as well as one's thoughts and opinions on a certain topic, it is often used as a way to elevate ourselves above others. In episode 181 of the Relate podcast, we discuss the effects of broadcasting our perceived superiority, why it doesn't do anybody any good, and why we should present our views in a different way.To learn more about my work, please visit https://www.patrick-mcandrew.com/--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/relate-patrick-mcandrew/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm...
2021-08-2608 minRelate w/ Patrick McAndrewThe Art of Listening: Episode 180Listening is a skillset that must be developed and practiced on a regular basis. It is becoming more and more difficult to do as we have more and more distracting us from each other. In this episode, we discuss the art of listening and some key ways that we can improve our listening skills.To learn more about my work, please visit https://www.patrick-mcandrew.com/--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/relate-patrick-mcandrew/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/relate-patrick-mcandrew/support
2021-08-2510 minRelate w/ Patrick McAndrewCan the Arts Help the Tech Problem?: Episode 179Part of the problem with the excessive use of technology is that it removes people from the present. It has the powerful ability to be able to distract someone from their loved one, from an experience, from moments that may only happen once. The arts require people to be in the moment. In this episode, we discuss how the arts can help fix a lot of the issues being presented by technology.To learn more about my work, please visit https://www.patrick-mcandrew.com/--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/relate-patrick-mcandrew/messageSupport this...
2021-08-1908 minRelate w/ Patrick McAndrewThe Search for Validation: Episode 178Social media can be seen as synonymous with searching for validation. In episode 178 of the Relate podcast, we talk about our innate need to be validated in how we live our lives. The irony is that very few people care about what others are doing. Instead, we must look inward to validate ourselves.To learn more about my work, please visit https://www.patrick-mcandrew.com/--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/relate-patrick-mcandrew/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/relate-patrick-mcandrew/support
2021-08-1810 minRelate w/ Patrick McAndrewToxic Productivity: Episode 177Productivity has become a big buzz word in the age of social media and the influencer. It seems like everyone is looking to build a side hustle or make fast money on the Internet without realizing the costs. In this episode of Relate, we discuss the idea of toxic productivity and how it relates to our dependence on technology. Ignoring the need and desire for rest and play, society is beginning to teach us that it is a waste of time if we are doing anything other than work.To learn more about my work, please visit...
2021-08-1209 minRelate w/ Patrick McAndrewCommunity Is Everything: Episode 176Over the past few years, I've come to discover that community is at the heart of happiness. In episode 176 of the Relate podcast, we discuss why belonging to a community is essential for life-fulfillment and why this has become even more important in the age of technology.To learn more about my work, please visit https://www.patrick-mcandrew.com/--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/relate-patrick-mcandrew/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/relate-patrick-mcandrew/support
2021-08-1110 minRelate w/ Patrick McAndrewSocial Media Is Exhausting: Episode 175We live in an age where the Internet and social media are always at our fingertips. This fuels the obligation to always have a presence online and to regularly post the various activities going on in our lives. But this is exhausting. In this episode of Relate, we discuss how social media has begun to strain our energy and how a lot of the fun has been sucked out of social media.To learn more about my work, please visit https://www.patrick-mcandrew.com/--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/relate-patrick-mcandrew/messageSupport this...
2021-08-0510 minRelate w/ Patrick McAndrewWhen You're Not In The Status: Episode 173Remember away messages in the AIM days? Now, a Facebook status can do so much more, like sharing what you and your friends are up to. But what happens if you are not a part of that status? In this episode of Relate, we discuss the implications that come with sharing group hangouts on social media, especially to those who were not invited.To learn more about my work, please visit https://www.patrick-mcandrew.com/--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/relate-patrick-mcandrew/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/relate-patrick-mcandrew/support
2021-07-2909 minRelate w/ Patrick McAndrewThe Lunch Break: Episode 171The Lunch Break is often ignored in most corporate settings. Often seen as a drain on productivity, people eat their lunches while working at their desks or skip the meal entirely to devote this time solely to their work. In this episode of relate, we discuss why the lunch break is actually one of the most important times of the day and why it's so important to the health of the individual and the health of the company.To learn more about my work, please visit https://www.patrick-mcandrew.com/--- Send in a voice message...
2021-07-2207 minRelate w/ Patrick McAndrewThe Unsustainability of Our Digital Culture: Episode 169Our digital culture has perpetuated a society that is always on, stressed, and consistently encompassed in our worlds online instead of off. In this episode of Relate, we discuss why this is not sustainable and what we must do to improve the situation. To learn more about my work, please visit https://www.patrick-mcandrew.com/--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/relate-patrick-mcandrew/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/relate-patrick-mcandrew/support
2021-07-1410 minRelate w/ Patrick McAndrew"Amusing Ourselves to Death": Episode 167Neil Postman, the author of "Amusing Ourselves to Death," shared some groundbreaking research when it comes to media's need to entertain us. In this episode of Relate, we discuss Postman's work and how it applies to the technological age we are living in. It is so easy to manipulate the general public that we must be aware of the signs.To learn more about my work, please visit https://www.patrick-mcandrew.com/--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/relate-patrick-mcandrew/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/relate-patrick-mcandrew/support
2021-07-0107 minRelate w/ Patrick McAndrewYou Are Creative!: Episode 165We are all creative individuals! It's important that we recognize our creative talents and use them in our work and our relationships. Sometimes we think that we aren't "that" creative, but this would be wrong. Our creativity is like a muscle that we have to exercise and, in this episode of Relate, we discuss why it's so important to recognize that creativity.To learn more about my work, please visit https://www.patrick-mcandrew.com/--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/relate-patrick-mcandrew/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/relate-patrick-mcandrew/support
2021-06-2410 minRelate w/ Patrick McAndrewOur Relationship to Ourselves: Episode 164We talk about our relationships to others, to technology, and to other aspects of our lives on this show, but it's also important to consider our relationship to ourselves. Most of us don't take the time to think about what we want, or take the time to care for ourselves. In this episode, we discuss why we must prioritize our own goals and needs in order to develop greater focus and clarity in our lives.To learn more about my work, please visit https://www.patrick-mcandrew.com/--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm...
2021-06-2307 minRelate w/ Patrick McAndrewAm I Boring You?: Episode 163In this episode, we explore what humans are up against. We have all been out with a friend or group of friends and have been "phubbed" - snubbed with a phone. When we are mid-conversation and someone pulls out there phone on an unrelated note, it can be easy to come to the conclusion that we are not that interesting to them. It's more so a comment on the culture than you as an individual. We discuss how we can try to navigate this.To learn more about my work, please visit https://www.patrick-mcandrew.com/...
2021-06-1707 minRelate w/ Patrick McAndrewThe People Pleasing Plague: Episode 161In episode 161 of Relate, we discuss people pleasing. Many of us fall victim to this. We aim to please others out of fear of being disliked. Because of this, we can sometimes end up on a treadmill, running to the whims of others while neglecting ourselves. We discuss how to avoid this and how to put yourself first in your lifestyle.To learn more about my work, please visit https://www.patrick-mcandrew.com/--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/relate-patrick-mcandrew/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/relate-patrick-mcandrew/support
2021-06-1007 minRelate w/ Patrick McAndrewMore On the Five Pursuits: Episode 159In a continuation of episode 158, we dive deeper on the five pursuits mentioned in our previous episode: health, relationships, finances, hobbies/play, and mission. We discuss why we must invest in these five pursuits in order to achieve any sort of semblance of happiness. When we remove the clutter and only focus on these five things, our energy will rise as will our enjoyment of life.To learn more about my work, please visit https://www.patrick-mcandrew.com/.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/relate-patrick-mcandrew/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/relate-patrick-mcandrew/support
2021-06-0216 minRelate w/ Patrick McAndrewFinding Fulfillment in Simplicity: Episode 158We live in a very complex world. With email, social media, and other online distractions, it is so easy to get swept up in the busyness of everyday life. This is not where fulfillment is found. In episode 158 of Relate, we discuss how fulfillment is obtained and happiness achieved the more we remove unnecessary things from our lives. The more simple we make our lifestyle (at least to an extent), the more fulfillment we will find.To learn more about my work, please visit https://www.patrick-mcandrew.com/.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor...
2021-05-2609 minRelate w/ Patrick McAndrewStop Being Busy: Episode 155As a society, we wear the "busy badge" with pride. Whenever we ask each other how we are doing, the default answer always seems to be "busy." But this isn't a good thing. We must take the time to relax and leave space in our day to breathe and recuperate from our work and the time we are engaged. In this episode of Relate, I encourage us to stop being busy and to begin enjoying the quiet moments a little more.To learn more about my work, please visit https://www.patrick-mcandrew.com/. --- Send in a...
2021-05-0509 min
Relate w/ Patrick McAndrewGetting to the Root of the Tech Problem: Episode 150There has been an influx of awareness brought up about the influence excessive tech use is having on society within the past few years. The people within the industry are working to find solutions to help individuals, parents, and children. But it's important to remember that we must try to tackle the root of this tech problem instead of merely the symptoms. In this episode of Relate, we investigate what the root of this problem may be.To learn more about my work, please visit https://www.patrick-mcandrew.com/.--- Send in a voice message: https...
2021-03-3108 min
Relate w/ Patrick McAndrewWhy We Must Make Digital Wellness More Interesting: Episode 149The fields of digital wellness, responsible tech, and related others are fascinating and interesting to those of us involved within the industry. But what about those outside the industry who find the topic to be rather dull? In this episode of Relate, we discuss why we must make digital wellness and the responsible tech movement more interesting and engaging to the masses so that we can get ahead of the rapid pace in which technology is progressing.To learn more about my work, please visit https://www.patrick-mcandrew.com/.--- Send in a...
2021-03-2407 min
Relate w/ Patrick McAndrewTalk To People You Think You Hate: Episode 148The rise of misinformation on social media platforms has made it increasingly easy to judge others, virtue signal, put each other down, and place ourselves into opposing groups. But what if I told you that we are all much more similar than any of us would like to believe? In this episode of Relate, we encourage our listeners to talk to people they think they hate. They may be surprised by the outcome.To learn more about my work, please visit https://www.patrick-mcandrew.com/.--- Send in a voice...
2021-03-1709 min
Relate w/ Patrick McAndrewWhy We Should Embrace an Ordinary Life: Episode 147Because of the high rise in comparison culture that social media has expedited, we get the impression that we need to live an extravagant life in order to be happy. In this episode of Relate, we discuss how happiness and fulfillment are actually more often found in the simplicities of life and why, for this reason, we should embrace the ordinary.To learn more about my work, please visit https://www.patrick-mcandrew.com/. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/relate-patrick-mcandrew/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/relate-patrick-mcandrew/support
2021-03-1012 min
Relate w/ Patrick McAndrewFinding Your One Thing: Episode 146In episode 146 of Relate, we talk about the importance of finding your one thing. In this technological age we are living in, it can be super easy to get distracted by the variety of messages coming at you. It's not until we consciously decide to focus on one thing when we can start to work towards happiness and fulfillment.To learn more about my work, please visit https://www.patrick-mcandrew.com/--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/relate-patrick-mcandrew/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/relate-patrick-mcandrew/support
2021-03-0308 minRelate w/ Patrick McAndrewWhy I Launched a Second Podcast: Episode 141In this episode of Relate, I discuss why I launched a brand new, second podcast called Actorcast, the podcast that broadcasts the work, insight, and advice of industry experts in show business. I talk about the creation of the show, why it was birthed out of a deeper focus for the Relate podcast, and what the Relate podcast will specifically be focusing on moving forward.Be sure to check out my other work at Patrick McAndrew (patrick-mcandrew.com) and check out Actorcast at Patrick McAndrew (actorcast.fm).--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm...
2021-01-2711 minRelate w/ Patrick McAndrewHuman Growth Through Creativity with Gen Cleary: Episode 121Creative Director and Live Show Producer, Gen Cleary, joins us in episode 121 of the Relate podcast! In this episode, we discuss Gen's career starting out as a dancer and transforming into a creative directing and producing powerhouse. We talk about the importance of leading with creativity, bringing an audience on an emotional journey, and how it's our mission to create.Please learn more about Gen Cleary and her amazing work by visiting https://gencleary.com/Geneviève Cleary has more than 30 years of experience as Creative Director and Live Show Producer worldwide. She has served a...
2020-09-0956 minRelate w/ Patrick McAndrewThe Four Sacred Gifts with Anita Sanchez: Episode 120Anita Sanchez, transformational consultant, speaker, coach, and author, joins us in episode 120 of Relate! You won't want to miss this episode. Anita is a wealth of wisdom as she shares with us "The Four Sacred Gifts: Indigenous Wisdom For Modern Times," which is also the title of her best-selling book. The four sacred gifts are: the power to forgive the unforgivable, the power of unity, the power of healing, and the power of hope. We dissect all four of these gifts, discuss why indigenous wisdom is so important today, and why we must always come from a place of...
2020-09-0256 minRelate w/ Patrick McAndrewFollowing Your Curiosity with James Bundy: Episode 119James Bundy, Dean of Yale School of Drama, joins us in episode 119 of Relate. On this episode, we dissect the art of acting, beginning with a tendency and temptation actors have to focus on how "good" our acting is. James makes clear that the actor sees what the audience sees and, as such, we must follow our curiosities as actors. We discuss the importance of vivid and big imaginations, how chasing perfection is an illusion, and why we must, from time to time, entertain the ideas of our mortal enemies. To learn more about James and the Y...
2020-08-2652 minRelate w/ Patrick McAndrewGiving People A Map To Get Lost with Jim Calder: Episode 118Jim Calder, Head of Movement at NYU Tisch Graduate Acting Program, joins us in this episode of Relate. Jim talks to us about his career and why we must honor our sense of play. We discuss why, as actors, we must be tremendously attentive and how our habits can become extremely dangerous. Jim also hits home why we must explore the unexploreable and the key difference between experiencing and explaining in acting.Please visit https://tisch.nyu.edu/about/directory/grad-acting/101386120.html to learn more about Jim.Jim Calder is the Head of Movement at...
2020-08-1955 minRelate w/ Patrick McAndrewProducing With Care with Megan Kingery: Episode 117Tony-nominated producer, Megan Kingery, joins us in episode 117 of Relate. In this episode, we talk about Megan's career as a "Producer of Everything," from Broadway to film to books and graphic novels. We discuss the importance of building something for a long time, how to choose what you produce, the true role of a producer in a production, and why stamina plays such a integral role in the entertainment industry.Please visit http://megankingery.com/ and https://www.poeglobal.com/ to learn more about Megan and the great projects she has worked on.Megan Kingery...
2020-08-1357 minRelate w/ Patrick McAndrewTeaching Digital Barriers with Leigh-Chantelle: Episode 116In episode 116 of Relate, we are joined by Leigh-Chantelle. We discuss why we must avoid passive interaction with the world, why we must develop a deep understanding of technology, and why we must achieve a certain digital equilibrium within our lives. Leigh-Chantelle shares her expertise in teaching digital barriers and iterates the importance of education when it comes to our technological devices.Please learn more about Leigh-Chantelle by visiting https://www.leigh-chantelle.com/ and https://www.vivalavegan.net/Leigh-Chantelle is an international speaker, consultant, author, and blogger. She is passionate about cyberpsychology, digital well-being and...
2020-08-0538 minRelate w/ Patrick McAndrewI Have No Idea How We Do What We Do: Episode 115In episode 115, I discuss my opinions on our ability to function with all of the stimuli coming at us from our smartphones. With pings, buzzes, and rings coming at us for notifications, emails, and messages, it is any wonder that we get anything done. Are we really progressing towards more productivity, or are the new complexities of life hindering our ability to work deeply?To learn more about my work, please visit https://www.patmcandrew.com/ and find me on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-mcandrew-a3339b41/ --- Send in a voice message: https://a...
2020-07-2909 minRelate w/ Patrick McAndrewWhy You Should Chase Your Dreams: Episode 114In this episode of Relate, we talk about the importance of chasing your dreams. It's very easy to get caught up in the day-to-day of our lives. Many of us don't even know what are dreams are. But if we take the time to work on ourselves, step outside our comfort zones, and try something new, it can open our perspectives to new possibilities.To learn more about my work, please visit https://www.patmcandrew.com/ and find me on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-mcandrew-a3339b41/--- Send in a voice message: https...
2020-07-2211 minRelate w/ Patrick McAndrewWake Up To Your Own Life with Dawn Wible: Episode 113Dawn Wible, Founder of Talk More. Tech Less. joins us for episode 113 of Relate. In this episode, we discuss the influence that increased technology consumption has had on our society and its ability to affect how we think and feel. We discuss the myth of multitasking, how to #techresponsibly, and how, part of the problem with tech, is that it is now monetized. Dawn also talks about her initiative, TalkMoreMeals, and why we must seize opportunities for connection.To learn more about the great work Dawn is doing, please visit https://www.talkmoretechless.com/Dawn...
2020-07-1547 minRelate w/ Patrick McAndrewWhy We Need Entertainment: Episode 112In episode 112 of Relate, we discuss why we need entertainment. Entertainment often gets a bad reputation because there are multiple studies out there that discuss the danger of too much TV or YouTube, that they can have a negative impact on our minds and bodies. This is true; we must take entertainment in moderation. But there can be a lot of positives taken from the entertainment industry. We discuss its power to bring people together, how it activates empathy, and how it can educate us all the same.Please visit https://www.patmcandrew.com/ to learn more...
2020-07-0808 minRelate w/ Patrick McAndrewBecoming a Leader at Disney with Ray Fournier: Episode 111Have you ever wondered what it is like behind-the-scenes at Walt Disney World? For episode 111 of Relate, we are joined by Disney Show Producer, Ray Fournier. In this episode, Ray discusses his career path and what led him to Disney. We talk about the importance of leadership and great storytelling when working for a company. Ray shares why the arts are so important and also shares his favorite part about working at Disney.Please find out more information about Ray and his work by visiting https://www.linkedin.com/in/ray-fournier-64821b9/Ray Fournier has...
2020-07-0139 minRelate w/ Patrick McAndrewThe Positive Potential of AI with Renée Cummings: Episode 110Renée Cummings, Founder of Urban AI and AI ethicist and strategist, joins us for episode 110 of Relate. Renée shares her career and background in criminology and psychology and how that lead into her profession working in artificial intelligence. She believes in the importance of taking a social justice approach to design AI, so as to implement diversity, equity, and inclusion. Renée discusses how data is power, how the public should be included in the design of AI, how we can use AI to improve urban communities, and how AI can empower us.Please learn mor...
2020-06-2442 minRelate w/ Patrick McAndrewUnderstanding Your Personal Identity with Oluwatosin Olabode: Episode 109Oluwatosin Olabode, the Founder of and Creative Lead of Doing Healthy Africa, joins us in episode 109 of Relate. Oluwatosin talks to us about the difference between personal identity and digital identity and why we must cultivate a deep sense of personal identity before establishing a digital identity. We discuss why technology should not replace human interaction, why we must be deliberate on social media, and why we must build our own mission. Oluwatosin is a pioneer of digital wellness in Africa and reminds us to be true to who you are and how to accept what we already have.
2020-06-1741 minRelate w/ Patrick McAndrewThe Future of Intimate Relationships with Bryony Cole: Episode 108Bryony Cole, founder of the Future of Sex and the world's leading authority on sextech, joins us in episode 108 of Relate! In this episode, we talk about the intersection of technology and sexuality and how the rapid advancement of technology is having a greater impact on our intimate relationships. We debate whether technology is enhancing or taking away from intimacy. Bryony also discusses how talking about sexuality is very taboo in society and that, in fact, sexuality goes beyond the physical, being mental and emotional as well. She shares that, while technology continues to progress, it is crucially important...
2020-06-1032 minRelate w/ Patrick McAndrewPeace-Building Through Conversation with Joan Blades: Episode 107Joan Blades, co-founder of Living Room Conversations, joins us in episode 107 of Relate. In this episode, we discuss the importance of approaching conversations with intention and why we must listen deeply to one another. There is a great danger in division and a great opportunity in connection. Joan also encourages us to care about people with different opinions, as this will allow us to develop a better worldview.Please check out all of the amazing work Joan is doing with Living Room Conversations at https://www.livingroomconversations.org/Joan Blades is a co-founder of LivingRoomConversations...
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Relate w/ Patrick McAndrewHow To Become an Embodied Speaker with Marshall Davis Jones: Episode 106Marshall Davis Jones, Founder of MindBodySpeak, joins us for this episode of Relate, where he talks with us about the power of the voice. He believes that if we change our voice, we can change our life. We talk about why having a powerful and grounded voice is essential for communicating, why we need to be thinking in verbs instead of nouns, and why we must cultivate stability and quiet to connect deeply with people. Marshall also shares his insight behind his intention with technology, how we can't be above our biology, and why we must find the fastest...
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Relate w/ Patrick McAndrewTelehealth: The Intersection of Healthcare and Tech with Tiffany Chhuom: Episode 105Tiffany Chhuom, the owner of EthTech, joins us for episode 105 of Relate! In this episode, we talk about healthcare and why its important that it start merging more with the tech industry. We discuss the high need for the healthcare industry to change and why it must adopt new technologies, though cautiously. We discuss why we must join together leaders within the healthcare industry and Tiffany also talks with us about neuro-diversity and why this is something we should be paying close attention to.To learn more about Tiffany's amazing work, please visit https://ethtechusa.com/ and...
2020-05-2146 min
Relate w/ Patrick McAndrewFinding Commonality Within Our Humanity with Sarita Parikh: Episode 104Sarita Parikh, co-founder of jomanity, joins us for episode 104 of Relate! In this episode, we discuss how power the engine beyond tech platforms truly is. We talk about why joy, connection, insight, and humanity are so crucially important now more than ever. We also chat about the effect that positive energy can have instead of negative energy and why we must be deliberate in the way we use technology.Please visit https://www.jomanity.com/ to learn more about the great work Sarita is doing. Sarita is the co-founder of jomanity, a startup focused on h...
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Relate w/ Patrick McAndrewThe Power of Tech Shabbats with Tiffany Shlain: Episode 103Emmy-nominated filmmaker and creator of the Webby Awards, Tiffany Shlain, joins us in episode 103 of Relate. In this episode, we discuss the evolution of technology and how the web has changed the world. While acknowledge how amazing technology is, we also talk about why it's so important to take time for simplicity and why we must liberate ourselves from tech from time to time. Tiffany shares her practice of "tech shabbats" that she does with her family in order to foster deeper connection and peace of mind.Learn more about the amazing work Tiffany is up to...
2020-05-1431 min
Relate w/ Patrick McAndrewDeveloping Mindful Clarity with Marty Katz: Episode 102In this episode of Relate, we chat with Marty Katz, Founder and CEO of Connectors 360 and Founder of Mindful Clarity. Marty is a marketing and branding strategist who teaches us the importance of sharing the message of our business in a clear and articulate manner. We also discuss why emotional intelligence is key, why we must build authentic relationships, and why marketing is never about you, only about the problem you solve.To learn more about Marty's work, please check out https://connectors360.com/. You can contact Marty directly at marty@connectors360.com or call +1 212-920-4555.
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Relate w/ Patrick McAndrewWelcome to Relate!: Episode 101Welcome to Relate! With a makeover and new name, Relate w/ Patrick McAndrew will more fully dissect the meaningful behind what creates a happy and fulfilled life: our relationships. It's more important now than ever before that we relate to one another. While SHIPS: The Vessels for a Meaningful Life focused on a variety of subjects, Relate will hone in on what allows us to better connect and relate to one another in the age of technology.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/relate-patrick-mcandrew/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/relate-patrick-mcandrew/support
2020-05-0707 minRelate w/ Patrick McAndrewIt's Time For This Ship To Sail: Episode 100For episode 100 of SHIPS, we come to a close. We have had incredible guests on our show and have had an amazing time dissecting the meaning behind genuine, meaningful relationships. This won't change; the show continues, but it will continue under a new name to more fully embody what this show is all about. SHIPS: The Vessels for a Meaningful Life has been an incredible journey. Now, it's time for the journey to take a set a new course. It's time for this ship to sail.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/relate-patrick-mcandrew/messageSupport this...
2020-05-0511 minRelate w/ Patrick McAndrewDon't Live Someone Else's Make-Believe: Episode 099We consume a lot of information nowadays. Whether it be the news, television, movies, social media, or advertisements, we are often consuming without even realizing it. What we need to do, however, is become producers. In this episode of SHIPS, we discuss why it is so crucial to create and to take the time to produce our own work, instead of always living someone else's make-believe.To learn more about me and my work, please visit https://www.patmcandrew.com/--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/relate-patrick-mcandrew/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm...
2020-04-2908 minRelate w/ Patrick McAndrewA Solution For Privacy Concerns with AJ Rice: Episode 098AJ Rice, Founder and CEO of Privo Mobile, joins us for episode 098 of the SHIPS Podcast. In this episode, we discuss how the tech industry's business models are not serving the public. Their models are built to collect as much data as possible and to gain as much of our attention as possible. AJ has experience in privacy advocacy work that inspired him to create a modern dumbphone. He talks to us about how we need to be building alternative solutions so as to enable connection.Please visit https://www.privomobile.com/ to learn about the great...
2020-04-2238 minRelate w/ Patrick McAndrewTake Responsibility For Your Life: Episode 097It is very easy to blame others when things go wrong. We point our fingers in the other direction and justify as to why we are right. But there is a lot of power when we own up to our mistakes and take responsibility for our actions. In this episode of SHIPS, we discuss why it is so important to take responsibility for our lives and how it allows us to gain more control over who we are and who we want to be.To learn more about me and my work, please visit https://www.patmcandrew...
2020-04-1509 minRelate w/ Patrick McAndrewPromoting A Gap From Tech with Bethany Baker: Episode 096In episode 096 of the SHIPS podcast we talk with Bethany Baker, Executive Director of A-GAP. We discuss the importance of meeting people where they're at in their relationship with technology, why silence and solitude are so crucial, and why we must create intentional relationships. Bethany also discusses why we should create boredom in our lives and why we should strive for greater simplicity in the digital age.To learn more about Bethany and the great work she is doing with A-GAP, please visit http://agap.life/ and @agaplife.Bethany Baker is the Executive Director of...
2020-04-0841 minRelate w/ Patrick McAndrewPracticing Focus in a Distracted Age with Robert Plotkin: Episode 095Robert Plotkin, Founder of Technology for Mindfulness, joins us in episode 095 of the SHIPS Podcast! Robert talks with us about the history of technology and computers and how computers used to be a tool for focus. As time went on, however, technology grew into a machine of distraction. Robert gives our listeners tangible tips on how to practice focus in the digital age and why it is so important to practice being present.To learn more about the incredible work Robert is doing, please visit https://technologyformindfulness.com/Robert is the Founder of Technology for...
2020-04-0152 minRelate w/ Patrick McAndrewMusic as a Universal Purpose with Erin McAndrew: Episode 094In this very special episode of the SHIPS Podcast, I interview my sister, Erin McAndrew! Erin walks us through her career as a professional musician and the ups and downs she had along the way. We discuss the importance of listening to yourself, knowing in your heart, and to take a step back and think about what you really want to do. Erin also shares her strategies for time management, her philosophy around ego, and why it's important for all artists to break free of limiting beliefs.To learn more about Erin and the great work she...
2020-03-3153 minRelate w/ Patrick McAndrewThe Rise of the Dataist: Episode 093Data has surpassed the value of oil within the last year. What does this mean for our society? We hear the word "data" being thrown around quite often nowadays, but it's hard to nail down what it means exactly. In this episode of SHIPS, we talk about the rise of the dataist and how, in the coming decades, those who control the data will control the world.To learn more about me and my work, please visit patmcandrew.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/relate-patrick-mcandrew/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/relate-patrick-mcandrew/s...
2020-03-2608 minRelate w/ Patrick McAndrewActing is About Humanity with Harry Waller: Episode 092In episode 092, fellow actor, Harry Waller, joins us to discuss his acting career, among many other things! Harry shares why it is so important to have specificity and focus in your career, how acting is about humanity and human interaction, and how acting has the power to challenge your identity. Harry also explains why it's so important to believe in yourself and to never belittle the work that you do. Lastly, Harry emphasizes the importance of creating our own work.To learn more about Harry, please visit his website at http://itsharrywaller.com/ or on Instagram @harry...
2020-03-2451 minRelate w/ Patrick McAndrewNormalizing Practical Self-Care with Emma McLaren: Episode 091Emma McLaren, Founder and CEO of Myrth, joins us in episode 091 of the SHIPS Podcast. Emma shares with us her experience as a world traveler and how that has shaped her career today. We discuss why it's so important to connect with people, why self-care is not selfish, and what Myrth is doing to transform accountability into inspiration. Emma also talks about why we should live slower and how we have a tendency to get trapped in the illusion of "busyness."To learn about the great work Emma is doing, please visit https://www.getmyrth.com/, https...
2020-03-1958 minRelate w/ Patrick McAndrewNotice What You Notice with Alexa Eden: Episode 090Alexa Eden, an Urban Wellness Consultant, joins us in episode 090 of the SHIPS Podcast. This is a great episode with Alexa, and we unpack a lot in our conversation. We discuss distinguishing what our lives are like with and without technology and why this is so important. We talk about how humans are complex and that its because of this that we need to strike a balance with the complexities involved with technology. Alexa informs us that when we know who we are, tech has the potential to be great.You can learn more about Alexa and...
2020-03-1748 minRelate w/ Patrick McAndrewConnecting an Unplugged Village with Claudia Erickson: Episode 089Claudia Erickson, the Founder and CEO of Unplugged Village, joins us for episode 089 of the SHIPS podcast! Claudia discusses how technology has the strong capability of pulling us away from our lives. We talk about how villages and communities, on the other hand, have the power to bring people together. Claudia also suggests a unique and different approach to digital wellness; we can't sell the negatives of technology, so we should start where people are at.To learn more about the amazing work Claudia is up to, please visit https://www.unpluggedvillage.com/.Claudia Erickson...
2020-03-1245 minRelate w/ Patrick McAndrewPeople Don't Care About You: Episode 088People don't care about you. Now, of course, from a personal standpoint, you likely have many people who care about you. But when it comes to business, people seldom do; what they care about is the product or service you are providing and how it can solve their problem. Once we realize that people don't care about us, this can be very freeing because it allows us stretch ourselves and explore our creativity free of judgment. Please visit patmcandrew.com to learn more about me and my work.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.f...
2020-03-1010 minRelate w/ Patrick McAndrewWriting To Bring Out Your Voice with Pat Matsueda: Episode 087In episode 087 of the SHIPS podcast, we interview Pat Matsueda, a professional writer and editor. We discuss her background as a Japanese American and how that has inspired her writing. We also talk about how powerful of a medium writing is and how it has the power to bring out our individual voice. Pat also shares with us the concept of morality as it relates to technology and how it's important to remember that we are adequate enough without tech.To learn more about the amazing work that Pat is doing, please visit http://www.someperfectfuture.com/.
2020-03-0543 minRelate w/ Patrick McAndrewWhy You Should Practice Saying No: Episode 086It's difficult to say no. It's even more difficult to say no to things that you actually want to do. In this episode of SHIPS, we discuss why it is crucial to practice saying no and how saying no can help lead us towards our main goal and purpose.To learn more about me and my work, please visit patmcandrew.com.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/relate-patrick-mcandrew/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/relate-patrick-mcandrew/support
2020-03-0311 minRelate w/ Patrick McAndrewArt and Tech For a Better World with Alfredo Pupillo: Episode 085Alfredo Pupillo, Founder of Art and Tech For a Better World, joins us in episode 085 of the SHIPS Podcast. Alfredo has been a strong supporter of my work for awhile now, so I am very excited to feature him and his work on the podcast! In this episode, Alfredo talks with us about his journey into the digital wellness space and how he built Art and Tech. He discusses how our behavior is a result of our attitude, how we have the ability to be free in communities of people, and why it's important for us to push things...
2020-02-2751 minRelate w/ Patrick McAndrewBreak Free of Confinement and Control with Jeremy Edge: Episode 084Jeremy Edge joins us in episode 084 of the SHIPS Podcast. Jeremy, the Founder of EscapingThe.Com, shares his story as to why he created this counseling practice, stemming from his own personal addiction to gaming. We discuss how tech, in many ways, is keep us confined and has a strong hold over our lifestyles. Tech has the power to get in the way of healthy relationships. We have gotten so used to being comfortable that we are losing a sense of who we are. Because of this, Jeremy talks about how important it is to spread awareness about these...
2020-02-2547 minRelate w/ Patrick McAndrewEnergy Manipulation and How to Influence People with Bob Kulhan: Episode 083Bob Kulhan, CEO and Founder of BusinessImprov, returns to the SHIPS podcast in episode 083 to talk about Energy Manipulation. This is a great episode for anyone looking for ways to consistently bring their best selves forward. We discuss what energy manipulation is, that energy is a choice, and how crucially important it is to be focused and present when talking to large groups or to an individual. Bob reveals to us that our energy, and what we bring into the room, has a huge impact on those around us.To learn more about Bob and BusinessImprov, please...
2020-02-2051 minRelate w/ Patrick McAndrewDeveloping Social Skills Through Offline Experiences with David Klein: Episode 082In this unique episode of SHIPS, we sit down with David Klein, CEO and Founder of America Offline. This episode is a duel episode, which has also been released on the America Offline podcast. David and I share a great conversation in the episode. We talk about the immense value present in developing interpersonal skills in the digital age. We also discuss how teenagers are having a difficult time navigating their social world and how offline experiences provide the opportunity to change that. We chat about how crucially important it is today to create platforms that improve technology that...
2020-02-181h 05Relate w/ Patrick McAndrewWhat It Takes To Be Happy: Episode 081In episode 081 of SHIPS, we discuss what it takes to be happy. Happiness often seems like this unattainable destination. We feel like we have to jump over a bunch of hurdles in order to achieve it, a task that seems near impossible. But happiness is not a destination at all; it's a habit. It takes a lot of work and a lot of practice and patience, but, just like any positive habit, once adapted, it can work wonders in our life.Please visit patmcandrew.com for more information about the host and producer of the SHIPS Podcast.
2020-02-1319 minRelate w/ Patrick McAndrewBe Kind to Yourself and Listen to Your Mind with Anya Pechko: Episode 080Anya Pechko joins us in episode 080 of the SHIPS Podcast! Anya talks with us about how connection is becoming a luxury, how our personal "entertainment system" is broken, and how we are creating images of nonreality. She discusses the importance of spreading awareness when it comes to digital attachment and the dangers that will come if we continue to outsource humanity.Please visit Anya Pechko's websites to learn more about the amazing work she is doing at https://www.projectbe.com/ and https://www.anyapechko.com/.Anya Pechko is a Digital Wellness Coach from New...
2020-02-111h 15Relate w/ Patrick McAndrewImmerse Yourself in the World Through Acting with Hannah Bailey: Episode 079Australian and Filipino actress Hannah Bailey joins us in this episode of SHIPS! We discuss how acting is a powerful vessel for human connection and how it has the power to bring about a better sense of awareness and centeredness in our lives. Hannah also shares her journey thus far in the entertainment industry, how an online presence can help our careers, and how we have the ability to create our own opportunities.You can check out Hannah and the great work she is doing at https://www.hannahadelebailey.com/ and @hannahadelebailey.Born and raised...
2020-02-0657 minRelate w/ Patrick McAndrewA Multidisciplinary Approach to Tech Ethics with David Ryan Polgar: Episode 078Tech ethicist, David Ryan Polgar, joins us in episode 078 of the SHIPS Podcast! We discuss a lot of great topics in this episode including our struggle to express our relationship to technology, the concept of mental obesity, David's TEPP Process, botified communication, and many others. David is truly pioneering this movement towards a healthier relationship with technology and its impact on the world at large.To learn more about the amazing work that David is doing, please check out techethicist.com and alltechishuman.org.David Ryan Polgar is a pioneering tech ethicist who paved the...
2020-02-041h 01Relate w/ Patrick McAndrewTrapped Without Focus: Episode 077So many of us have no idea what we want to do with our lives. Because of this, we have a difficult time making life decisions or charting any sort of direction for us to follow. In episode 077, we discuss how, without focus, we trap ourselves into inaction. It's only when we have laser-focus in our lives that we can begin to accomplish our goals and dreams.Please visit https://www.patmcandrew.com/ to learn more about my work.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/relate-patrick-mcandrew/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/relate-patrick-mcandrew...
2020-01-3009 minRelate w/ Patrick McAndrewDiscovering Balance with Generation Z with Liz Smith: Episode 076British filmmaker, Liz Smith, joins us in this episode of SHIPS. We discuss Liz's upcoming documentary film about the effect that digital communication is having on us, and specifically on Generation Z. We talk about some key differences between Gen Z and Millenials, helicopter parenting, lack of privacy, and the challenge in finding balance today. Liz wonders to what extent we are losing human agency and how we've begun to outsource or brains to Google. Be sure to share this episode with a friend you believe it will resonate with!To learn more about Liz and her...
2020-01-2845 minRelate w/ Patrick McAndrewUsing Video to Build Powerful Connections with Abby Walla and David Storch: Episode 075Abby Walla and David Storch join us in episode 075 of SHIPS! Abby and David walk us through their careers as actors and how they have used this experience to create a six-figure business within the digital marketing space. They talk with us about the power behind engaging with your audience using video, the power of making money online, and how to create an authentic and honest relationship with your clients. We also talk a lot about providing value and how to build a successful and profitable online business.To learn more about the incredible work Abby and...
2020-01-2356 minRelate w/ Patrick McAndrewTech in the Education System: Episode 074There has been a huge boom in technology within the education system over the past 20 years, and especially within the last 10 years. Students have iPads, they often use the Internet for their homework, and assignments are handed in via e-mail. Technology has brought efficiency and greater ease to the education field, but it doesn't come without its negatives. In episode 074 of SHIPS, we talk about the ups and downs of having technology so prevalent in our education system.Please visit https://www.patmcandrew.com/ to learn more about my work.--- Send in a voice message...
2020-01-2113 minRelate w/ Patrick McAndrewThe Power a Story Conveys: Episode 073Stories have incredible power over us. This is why we love movies, TV shows, plays, and novels. Some stories have the power to capture us and reel us into their worlds. They allow us to connect to the characters in the story, be they real or fictional. In this episode of SHIPS, we discuss how powerful stories are, especially in today's digital age.Please visit https://www.patmcandrew.com/ to learn more about my work.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/relate-patrick-mcandrew/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/relate-patrick-mcandrew/support
2020-01-1610 minRelate w/ Patrick McAndrewDigital Wellness in Corporations with Mike O'Donnell: Episode 072Mike O'Donnell, founder of OAOA, joins us in episode 072 of SHIPS. In this episode, we discuss the importance of practicing digital wellness in the corporate world and how this initiative starts at the top with management. We talk about how setting digital wellness goals can create better habits in the workplace and how this may solve addicting behavior with our smartphones. All of this aims in creating a better you, as human beings have a deep desire to connect to one another.To learn more about the great work Mike is doing, please be sure to check...
2020-01-1444 minRelate w/ Patrick McAndrewThe Coziness of Loneliness: Episode 071It is very easy for us to get stuck in the coziness of loneliness. It takes a lot of effort to build relationships, to meet people, and to break free of our technological bubbles to create meaningful connections. In this episode of SHIPS, we discuss why we must not use our smartphones as a crutch from discomfort and why we must go out and meet people, despite how uncomfortable or awkward it may feel.Please visit https://www.patmcandrew.com/ to learn more about my work.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/relate-patrick-mcandrew...
2020-01-0909 minRelate w/ Patrick McAndrewCollaboration and Play to Enhance Humanity with Rose Bonczek and Roger Manix: Episode 070Rose Bonczek and Roger Manix join us in episode 070 of the SHIPS podcast! In this episode, we discuss how our phones are robbing us of discomfort and how important it is for us to go out of our comfort zones. We talk about what the collaborative gene is, how play teaches us how to be human, and how theatre makes us feel less alone, among many other incredibly important topics of conversation. Be sure to share this episode with a friend who you believe it will resonate with! To learn more about Rose and Roger and the a...
2020-01-071h 07Relate w/ Patrick McAndrewUsing Theatre to Talk About Tech: Episode 069In episode 069 of SHIPS, we discuss how theatre can be an incredible medium to talk about tech. While a lot of awareness is being spread about digital wellness and the influence that technology is having on us through lectures, workshops, and research, theatre can provide a different outlet to reach our population and resonate with those people who might not otherwise be inspired to make a change in their lives.Please visit https://www.patmcandrew.com/ for more information about me and my work.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/relate-patrick-mcandrew/messageSupport this...
2020-01-0214 minRelate w/ Patrick McAndrewMultitasking- The Poison of Productivity: Episode 068Multitasking is often glorified in our always-on society. We see "multitasking" listed under job qualifications all of the time, but is it really as valuable as it seems? In episode 068 of the SHIPS Podcast, we discuss why multitasking is far from a good thing, how we should be more focused on organization, and how multitasking is killing our productivity in the digital age.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/relate-patrick-mcandrew/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/relate-patrick-mcandrew/support
2019-12-3108 minRelate w/ Patrick McAndrewLet's Get REEL, A Look Into My One-Man Show: Episode 067REEL is a one-man show that I created that is all about the negative influence that technology can have on human relationships. In episode 067 of SHIPS, I share with our listeners a little bit about the creation of the show, why I created it, and how we should consistently be aware as to what is real from what is illusion.To learn more about this show, please visit https://www.patmcandrew.com/soloshows --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/relate-patrick-mcandrew/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/relate-patrick-mcandrew/support
2019-12-2612 minRelate w/ Patrick McAndrewWelcome to SHIPS: Episode 001 Welcome to SHIPS! SHIPS is a new podcast which explores the vessels in our lives that create fulfillment and meaning in an increasingly digital world: genuine human relationships. Pat McAndrew, a professional actor, speaker, and coach, hosts this captivating podcast where he interviews inspiring experts in digital wellness, entertainment, business, and other industries who can help you get to the next level in your life. We'll laugh, we'll cry, and we'll leave feeling more connected than before. So come aboard and ride the waves to your ideal life! --- Send in a voice message: https://an...
2019-05-0707 min