The Bench

Robert Cross Gardner
  • 5.0 (10)
  • Self-Improvement

A space for conversations and meditations to help you get out of your head, reconnect with your intuitive Self, and engage authentically with the world.

  1. 10/15/2022

    Ep. 36 - This Way, That Way, and The Other Way: Finding my Essence with Luke Luciani

    In this flipped podcast, Luke interviews me to explore some of the things I learned on my quest to live authentically. We talk about my shift from hooper to hippy, the value of experimenting with different paths, balancing discipline and freedom, and the constant flip-flop of nature. Support the show

    59 min
  2. Ep. 35 - On Death and Rebirth (A Meditation)

    05/18/2022

    Ep. 35 - On Death and Rebirth (A Meditation)

    The Hindus call it Samsara, the wheel of life. We live, we die, we live again – and the cycle continues. But is there a way to “die before death”? Can we learn the lesson without losing our body and realize Nirvana in this lifetime? Listen to find out :)  It's best to listen to this episode in a space where you can sit or lay comfortably, unbothered, for the duration of the podcast. Support the show

    18 min

  3. 09/14/2020

    Ep. 34 - Becoming a Warrior w/ Josh Templeton

    Josh, the head boys basketball coach at Boyd Buchanan High School, puts a premium on toughness and resilience. Probably because, as he puts it on The Bench, "resilience saved my life." Touching on many subjects from team sports, to boxing, to religion, to professional poker playing, Rob, Jas, and Josh explore what it means to become a warrior: to live as the person we want to be. Support the show

    1 hr

  4. 08/17/2020

    Ep. 33 - Meditation and Mindfulness with Andrew Greenblatt

    Rob and Jas have personally benefited from meditation and mindfulness practice and they are joined on The Bench this week by mindfulness coach, and all around great guy, Andrew Greenblatt, to talk about meditation and ways in which you can practice mindfulness in your own life.  Support the show

    1h 7m

  5. 08/02/2020

    Ep. 32 - Mental Health in Sport with guest Charlotte Warren

    Jas and Rob are joined on The Bench this week by Charlotte Warren, a licensed clinical social worker specializing in the student-athlete population. Support the show

    51 min

  6. 07/19/2020

    Ep. 31 - Our Life as Athletes: What we learned, wish we knew, and are using now

    Join Jas and Rob on this episode of The Bench as they talk about struggling with confidence, growing into new roles, and other stories and lessons from their life as athletes. Support the show

    46 min

  7. 07/05/2020

    Ep. 30 - Allow Us to Reintroduce Ourselves

    After a few months off, The Bench podcast is back with co-hosts Jas (@jqj15) & Rob (@playexplorelove). Join us for this first episode as we discuss dealing with coronavirus/uncertainty, our lives the past few months, and what our growth has looked liked over the years.  Support the show

    47 min
  8. Ep. 29 - Creating Your Life (Kass & Rob)

    04/20/2020

    Ep. 29 - Creating Your Life (Kass & Rob)

    Show Notes Dabble in what you're good atBe willing to do things outside the normBe able to pivot--Everything is figure outableEvery day is uncharted territory. It's all new. Just accept that.Know your bare minimum of livingAttack it hard and stay consistent Support the show

    20 min
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A space for conversations and meditations to help you get out of your head, reconnect with your intuitive Self, and engage authentically with the world.

Information

  • Creator
    Robert Cross Gardner
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2022
  • Episodes
    36
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Bench
  • Show Website
    The Bench