Podcasts by SofaGamers RAW

Ep#89 - How not to be a dick from 2021-06-04T22:53:16

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...

Ep#88 - Just because it’s allowed doesn’t mean you’ll do it from 2021-05-25T12:00

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 y...

Ep#87 - Star Wars Day and the duality of the Force in real life from 2021-05-14T22:52:48

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 ...

Ep#86 - Videogames: a cultural evolution from 2021-04-27T12:00

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, ...

Ep#85 - Rescheduling things is part of life and that's ok from 2021-04-20T12:00

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 y...

Ep#0 - Welcome to the Sofa Gamers RAW podcast OR Intro from 2021-04-19T18:13:19

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...

Ep#84 - How some restraint can save you a lot of trouble from 2021-04-13T12:00

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. Ther...

Ep#83 - Traveling without leaving home: a guided visualisation from 2021-03-31T15:01:04

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 ...

Ep#82 - Meditation: try it now! from 2021-03-23T19:31:12

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 gi...

Ep#81 - How being in contact with Nature gives you more perspective from 2021-03-19T13:00

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. Spend...

Ep#80 - Feeling stuck? Here's how to overcome it from 2021-03-13T14:19:55

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...

Ep#79 - How being bored makes you creative from 2021-03-10T00:29:18

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 li...

Ep#78 - Don't compare yourself or the work you do with others from 2021-03-05T13:00

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 t...

Ep#77 - Learning how to see below the surface from 2021-03-02T13:00

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...

Ep#76 - 3 things you can do to chill and energise yourself from 2021-03-01T00:15:13

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 ...

Ep#75 - Seeing outside your own shell from 2021-02-23T16:55:43

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 highe...

Ep#74 - How to achieve your dreams & what limiting beliefs are blocking you from 2021-02-19T16:28:49

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 ...

Ep#73 - How to give more than you take from 2021-02-16T13:00

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. Ou...

Ep#72 - NEVER fake it till you make it! from 2021-02-12T13:00

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 attent...

Ep#71 - Pújá: the ancient power of gratitude OR How to be grateful in advance from 2021-02-10T21:07:24

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...

Ep#70 - The reasons we have so much resistance to change from 2021-02-06T22:04:15

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 h...

Ep#69 - Own your sh*t & learn by making mistakes! from 2021-02-02T13:00

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...

Ep#68 - Being positive despite the struggle and how self-talk can save your ass! from 2021-01-30T00:27:57

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 ab...

Ep#67 - Who are you asking advice from? from 2021-01-26T18:40:41

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 thos...

Ep#66 - Vulnerability is a strength, not a weakness from 2021-01-23T21:51:24

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 vulner...

Ep#65 - Living in the NOW, to build your BEST future reality from 2021-01-20T13:11:17

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...

Ep#64 - Start before you're ready: a guide to stop being a perfectionist from 2021-01-16T01:22:05

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...

Ep#63 - Kids, eSports and inappropriate videogames from 2021-01-14T00:20:38

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 r...

Ep#62 - Morning Priming - grab your life! from 2021-01-08T18:07:45

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 fee...

Ep#61 - Ego is not the way from 2021-01-06T00:03:01

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 th...

Ep#60 - Don't prove others wrong, prove yourself wrong! from 2021-01-01T17:16:14

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 accompl...

Ep#59 - The problem with New Year’s Resolutions & How to actually make it work from 2020-12-29T21:44:12

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 clich...

Ep#58 - Were you of service in 2020? Probably more than you think from 2020-12-25T22:29:38

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...

Ep#57 - Learn how to enjoy THE Process of doing things from 2020-12-22T19:17:31

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 ...

Ep#56 - Why hate makes you waste time from 2020-12-18T13:00

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 towa...

Ep#55 - Are videogames the future of education? from 2020-12-15T17:59:46

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 sh...

Ep#54 - Focus on what you can control from 2020-12-12T00:48:17

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 te...

Ep#53 - "Your focus determines your reality" from 2020-12-08T17:55:34

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 cre...

Ep#52 - The importance of slowing down and chill-out from 2020-12-04T17:19:29

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 lifestyl...

Ep#51 - You're the sum of the 5 people that surround you from 2020-12-01T13:00

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...

Ep#50 - Celebrating 50 episodes with GRATITUDE & A REVELATION! from 2020-11-24T13:46:20

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 programme...

Ep#49 - My personal journey with the Playstation consoles from 2020-11-20T13:00

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...

Ep#48 - When did we stop listening to our own advice? from 2020-11-17T15:27:46

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 r...

Ep#47 - 5 things I'm looking forward to in the PS5 from 2020-11-13T13:00

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 t...

Ep#46 - Replacing expectation with appreciation from 2020-11-10T17:31:39

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 g...

Ep#45 - When you STOP, you GAIN time from 2020-11-06T13:00

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 ...

Ep#44 - 5 Reasons why Horizon Zero Dawn is so relevant from 2020-11-03T13:00

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 ...

Ep#43 - It’s fine to be in the process of finding yourself from 2020-10-30T13:35:42

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...

Ep#42 - Commitment: how putting your goals out in the open can make you achieve more from 2020-10-27T13:00:53

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 com...

Ep#41 - Hypocrisy, sexuality and how we can break these tabus from 2020-10-23T21:20:58

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 ...

Ep#40 - Why we do the same things and take the same paths again & again from 2020-10-20T12:00

In today's episode Bex talks about how we easily fall into routine: taking the safe way while walking the dog, executing the same task at work in the safe way as always or just insisting in smashin...

Ep#39 - WHY the introverts & slow paced GET the extroverts & fast paced ones from 2020-10-16T12:00

Have you ever wonderer why extroverts are seen as the ones acting "the right way"? Or fast paced people are the ones "doing it well"? At the same time, slow paced or more laid back people are of...

Ep#38 - Should we go back to where we were once happy? from 2020-10-13T12:00

Did you ever ask yourself if you should go back to that place you were once happy? I bet you did it before. In today's episode, Bex talks about what revolves around this question in our life and...

Ep#37 - Collecting VS Hoarding from 2020-10-09T12:00

Today Bex talks about collecting. If you're a collector of any sort, this episode is a shoutout to you! If you're not a collector, and if you categorise collecting as hoarding, I got you covered...

Ep#36 - Entitlement: how to easily get rid of it from 2020-10-06T12:00

In today's episode of the show, Bex talks about entitlement. How often do we see gamers ranting about a videogame that got its launch date delayed? How many times did we witness a human being be...

Ep#35 - The FPS established norm & what you can do about it from 2020-10-02T12:00

When have we started praising and nurturing violence instead of love and care? How twisted have we become that we don't question ourselves anymore about the kind of videogames we play? In today's e...

Ep#34 - Fear of judgment & what you can do about it from 2020-09-29T12:00

Haven't we all felt that fear of being judged? Of doing things to please others, forgetting about what we truly want and love to do? Yeah, we've all been there at a point in our life. Today's ep...

Ep#33 - Keep learning new things, your brain's gonna thank you from 2020-09-25T12:00

Learning new things is a balm for the brain. Our brains have an incredible plasticity and a capacity to be constantly learning that still baffles me away! So, in today's episode of the podcast, ...

Ep#32 - Embrace difference in your life & in videogames from 2020-09-22T12:00

In today's episode Bex talks about embracing difference, as a way forward in our evolution. He talks about his mixed race family, current challenges the world is facing and also how we can be mo...

Ep#31 - 2 Videogames books that can make your life better from 2020-09-18T12:00

In today's episode Bex shares two books that changed his perspective of how videogames can make us better human beings and also be seen as forms of art. "Reality is Broken" by J...

Ep#30 - Breathing: elevating your life from 2020-09-11T12:00

Breathing... just saying the word makes one want to take a deep breath and enjoy some seconds of pleasure. Breathing is the first thing we do when we come to this world and probably the last one...

Ep#29 - Why we're all natural teachers from 2020-09-08T12:00

Today's episode is all about learning and passing that knowledge ahead. That's how we evolve as humans, by sharing knowledge gained and passing it ahead to future generations.  Bex talks ab...

Ep#28 - Are videogames art? from 2020-09-04T12:00

In today's episode of the show, Bex talks about a controversial point, are videogames art? Yes, no, maybe. All of them are probably true. Learn more about Mauro's point of view regarding this to...

Ep#27 - Memories: how they bring us happiness from 2020-09-01T12:00

Today, Bex tell's us about memories and how they can make us relive past moments of joy and happiness. Memories and nostalgia are powerful things, and we can take advantage of those to serve us ...

Ep#26 - From idea to reality: using the potential of your mind from 2020-08-28T12:00

Every endeavour starts with a thought, with an idea. In today's episode Bex talks about how we can use our mind to visualize the outcomes we desire for our projects, goals and objectives. Visual...

Ep#25 - Are you doing things for yourself or for someone else? from 2020-08-25T12:00

In today's episode Bex talks about the choices we make throughout life, and asks if you are making those choices for yourself or for someone else. Who doesn't know someone who constantly complai...

Ep#24 - The disparity between male & female lead characters in videogames from 2020-08-21T12:00

The world we live in is a patriarchal place and videogames is a place that follows those rules. How many videogames exist with female lead characters and how many of those are lead by male prota...

Ep#23 - Patience is always a virtue from 2020-08-18T12:00

In today's episode Bex talks about how patience helped him throughout life and to give him perspective on the bigger picture. He also talks about how this virtue can be put to good use when you'...

Ep#22 - Oh, the stereotypes! from 2020-08-14T12:00

Stereotypes... who never felt being judged or accused of something just because of the way they look, what they chose to eat or what they were wearing? The world of videogames is also full of st...

Ep#21 - Share your gift with the world! from 2020-08-11T12:00

In today's episode, Bex talks about the importance of sharing. Sharing is caring and you can achieve so much by doing it consistently. Do you have a passion, a knowledge, a hobby, a know-how of ...

Ep#20 - Global citizenship, let's go! from 2020-08-07T12:00

Today's episode is about Global Citizenship and unity as one race, the human race. Bex discusses plenty of sensitive but much needed topics, to share more awareness on how we can all unite more ...

Ep#19 - Human relationships in real life & videogames from 2020-08-04T12:00

In today's episode Bex talks about the importance of human relationships and how we can do our best, even when we are feeling moody. It's all about putting in the effort to grow as a human being...

Ep#18 - Virtual Photography: when videogames & photography merge into perfection from 2020-07-31T12:00

Today's episode is a full appreciation rant on Virtual Photography, Gaming Photography, Gametography or whatever you like to call it (or all of them combined; I use all the terms, depending on t...

Ep#17 - Self-sabotage, self-doubt & how to deal with the feeling of "Am I doing enough, am I being good enough?" from 2020-07-28T18:30:24

It's safe to say that we are our worst enemy. In today's episode, Bex debates self-sabotage, self-doubt, and what we can do when that mode kicks in. When we are doing good, we often feel it's st...

Ep#16 - Feelings & emotions we experience in videogames and how we can use them to improve our lives from 2020-07-24T12:00

What we feel and taste when playing videogames... too many good feelings & emotions to name! But effectively, how much of it do we take with us to our real lives, to make it better and impro...

Ep#15 - Console Wars - how unnecessary they are and what you can do to eliminate it from 2020-07-21T12:00

Console Wars is a topic that has been extensively debated over the years. Yet, it seems to linger... In today's episode Bex shares with you some tips for you to apply and learn to get rid of thi...

Ep#14 - Kill it with love - Tips to manage conflicts and hardship in life & videogames from 2020-07-17T12:00

For sure you heard "kill it with love" a few times in your life. But, does that mean you're applying it? In today's episode, Bex gives you some useful tips to manage conflicts, hardship and help...

Ep#13 - Why you should apply kindness in all the things you do from 2020-07-14T12:00

Today's episode has a main theme: kindness. Much needed in the days we're living. Bex goes deep into the subject, giving you practical examples of how you can deploy kindness in your daily conve...

Ep#12 - What is the SofaGamers project about & where it's going from 2020-07-10T12:00

If you wanna learn more about where the SofaGamers project is heading, you have to listen to this one! Bex shares with you the story of SofaGamers: how it all started, what happened in the meanw...

Ep#11 - The PS5 announcement - plenty of good reasons to be excited about Sony's new console from 2020-07-07T12:00

This episode is full of excitement! Bex couldn't hold himself to share his point of view about the latest announcement of the PS5, all the amazing videogames coming our way and how the new gener...

Ep#10 - How playing videogames can improve mental health & help us connect with friends from 2020-07-03T12:00

In today's podcast Bex dives into mental health, and how playing videogames help those who struggle feeling better and more connected with their friends. Technology is often demonised, but throu...

Ep#9 - Mindset - It’s a matter of “when”, not a matter of “if” from 2020-06-30T12:00

In today's episode Bex asks you some questions that also come in the form of challenges: how do you approach situations that are important in life? Do you create a mental picture in your head ab...

Ep#8 - Exercises to release tension & improve your mood (when gaming or after you finish) from 2020-06-26T11:00

In today's episode, Bex teaches you several exercises that move your spine in every direction, so you can extend you gameplay sessions, release some tension between those challenging strikes or,...

Ep#7 - The most efficient way to get rid of your backlog from 2020-06-23T11:00

Backlog... the terror of all gamers! That beast that only grows and never gets smaller (unless you're a God). Bex talks about how to fight your backlog, bending it to your will. Yes, it is possi...

Ep#6 - Stay Home, Stay Safe (recorded end of March 2020) from 2020-06-19T11:00

Today's episode was recorded in the end of March 2020, after Portugal entering lockdown mode due to the covid-19 pandemic. In a more quiet episode, Bex shares a bit of his family's routine, some...

Ep#5 - Mass Effect: Andromeda - Annihilation, an official tie-in novel of the acclaimed videogame from 2020-06-16T11:00

In today's episode, Bex talks about one of his favourite videogames novels, Mass Effect: Andromeda - Annihilation. He goes a bit geek here, so bear with him! This is a novel that connects direct...

Ep#4 - Videogames Ratings & How to spark creativity in your little ones from 2020-06-12T16:34:21

In today's episode, Bex talks about videogames and movie ratings, and how erroneous they sometimes are. At the same time, he gives you some ideas on how to spark the creativity of your kids (or ...

Ep#3 - Blue light and protective glasses from 2020-06-11T17:35:26

In today's episode Bex talks about the importance of using blue light protective glasses, so you can improve your quality of life, sleep well and keep gaming! 

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Ep#2 - Magazines & books: Physical VS Digital from 2020-06-09T00:42:48

In today's episode, Bex explains why he prefers physical rather than digital magazines & books (even if he's a big fan of digital stuff). What is your favourite, physical or digital content?...

Ep#0 - SG RAW Intro from 2020-06-09T00:18:29

Welcome to SofaGamers RAW, a gaming podcast that is more than just gaming! 

In today's episode Mauro, aka Bex, tells you what this podcast is about.

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Ep#1 - How to enhance your videogame experience from 2020-06-08T23:43:24

In this episode, Bex talks about how to enhance your videogame experience, taking it to the next level as if you were still gaming, even when you're not! 

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