Table Talks Podcast

Anna Schwank is an Illustrator, Designer, and Art Therapist.

In this video, we dive into the transformative power of art therapy—a creative process that helps individuals express and explore emotions beyond words. Grounded in psychology and artistic expression, art therapy offers a safe space to confront trauma, anxiety, and emotional blockages.

We also explore Carl Jung’s concept of the “shadow”—the hidden, unconscious parts of ourselves we often repress. By bringing the shadow into the light through creative expression, we begin the journey of integration and healing.

✨ Topics Covered:

𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘱𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘥𝘰𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘵 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬?

𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘴𝘺𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘣𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘧𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯

𝘊𝘢𝘳𝘭 𝘑𝘶𝘯𝘨’𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘥𝘰𝘸 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵

𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱 𝘶𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘵, 𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘥𝘰𝘸

Whether you're an artist, a mental health advocate, or simply curious about inner healing, this video will inspire you to use art as a tool for personal growth and self-awareness.

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Table Talks:

https://www.instagram.com/boardgames_tabletalks/

Guest:

https://www.instagram.com/anna.schwank/?hl=enhttps://www.annaschwank.com/

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#boardgamestabletalks #ArtTherapy #JungianPsychology #ShadowWork #MentalHealth #healingthroughart

(00:00) Introduction

(05:10) Journey and Inspiration into Art Therapy

(11:44) What is Art Therapy?

(15:09) What kind of training do you need to become an Art Therapist?

(21:25) Does it work with everyone?

(25:18) Do you need to be good at Art?

(27:24) How do you start an Art therapy session?

(32:40) Inner Critic and The Shadow Self

(37:47) How can art therapy help address “normal” issues like depression, trauma, etc...

(42:02) Resistences to Art Therapy

(48:30) Misconceptions about Art Therapy

(54:42) Advice for someone interested in go through Art Therapy or becoming an Art Therapist

(01:00:03) Art is a way to look into the soul of the artist

Ivo Borges is a Personal Trainer, Humanologist and autor of the book called “30 days to Change your Life”.

In this podcast episode, we explore:

- For people who play games, what are the most common issues caused by prolonged sitting, and quick tips to avoid them

- Biohacking and quality of sleep

- The life perspective of a Humanologist

- Screen addiction

- Modern relationships, dating apps, and how Personal Training and Self-Confidence can lead you to success

Meet Ivo Borges!

Table Talks:

https://www.instagram.com/boardgames_tabletalks/

Guest:

https://www.instagram.com/ivoborgespt/

https://www.facebook.com/IvoBorgesPT

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=721530056639978&set=pcb.721530113306639

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdXxTmop9tC1ZuoXBdY_RAmOWDR37VepnB9R-D99Wn2nFW4Jw/viewform?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaexcxsYx8XcHOQXp6k2gojKEI3Bcd4TzvcRZbNMRo6mJFuN0yYyotSTaikEIw_aem_gNbfFtigTCEw41s5h8Pnbw

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(00:00) Introduction

(06:20) Most common issues caused by prolonged sitting

(11:59) Exercise Examples

(23:44) Explain those Glasses, quality of sleep, Biohacking

(31:44) What is a Humanologist? Difference between Health professionals and disease professionals

(38:32) Biggest challenges humans face in today’s world - Kids on Screens lowering their IQ

(50:50) Dating Apps and Modern Relationships - how to prepare for it, expectations & red flags

Alex Joonto, born Alessandro Giuntini, is a blogger and a former PokerStars employee. On July 2021, he left the company where he worked for 5 wonderful years. The reasons for this bold move included burn-out, a desire of traveling and mostly, understanding what to do with his life.

He published the book "Thank You, President Corona!". Though the COVID-19 pandemic was a devastating event for millions of people, causing both economic and emotional distress, it also brought an umbrella of unexpected opportunities. Every golden age stemmed from dire moments of darkness. The coronavirus' actions were certainly unpopular, but they were strikingly impactful, nonetheless. Such an impact was global, and this is why we can call COVID-19 the first president of the world: President Corona!

Who should you thank if now you can work from anywhere you want? President Corona!

Who should you thank if you left the job you hated? President Corona!

Who should you thank if your mental health is finally taken seriously? President Corona!

Thank President Corona for this and more!

In 2025, Alex wrote the book “12 Rules for Life According to ChatGPT: A Wise and Witty Guide to Modern Life”. In this brilliant parody of Jordan Peterson's classic, ChatGPT steps in as the all-knowing, all-joking AI, offering a fresh and funny take on life's most pressing questions. If you've ever wondered whether you should trust a cat with your financial advice or how to gracefully steal the last slice of pizza, this book has the answers-delivered with a generous dose of wit and charm.

Each chapter is a delightful mix of practical advice, playful observations, and clever commentary that will have you both laughing out loud and nodding in agreement. With rules like "Always Keep a Spare Pair of Socks" and "Don't Argue with a Barista Before Getting Your Coffee," this book turns everyday dilemmas into opportunities for humor and insight. Whether you're navigating the absurdities of modern life or just looking for a good laugh, 12 Rules for Life According to ChatGPT is your go-to guide for living well-and with a smile.

Perfect for fans of self-help, comedy, or anyone who enjoys a good chuckle at life's quirks, this book is both a lighthearted read and a source of genuine wisdom. Get ready to embrace the absurd, find joy in the small things, and consult ChatGPT for all of life's mysteries.

Table Talks:

https://www.instagram.com/boardgames_tabletalks/

Guest:

https://www.instagram.com/alexjoonto/

https://medium.com/@Joonto

https://www.amazon.com/12-Rules-Life-According-ChatGPT/dp/9893582911

https://www.amazon.com/Thank-You-President-Corona-COVID-19/dp/9893345189

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWO6oQjjBOo

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(00:00) Introduction

(04:51) What Inspired you to write a book called "Thank you President Corona"?

(09:44) Corona Changed how we work

(18:12) How pandemic reshaped the World Economy?

(31:09) What inspired you to write a second book ONLY using AI and ChatGPT?

(39:10) The process of creating an AI book

(46:28) How does the book compares with jordan peterson's book?

(50:25) Do you think AI can offer life advice?

(52:04) AI Side hustles

(01:00:30) AI digital Art

(01:04:37) Vs AI Side hustles Challenge!

Emanuel, known as “Dice Tuga” on social media, shares his passion for board games with a mix of enthusiasm and humor. He often tackles relatable community struggles, from storing games in tight spaces to cleverly disguising impulsive purchases from romantic partners.

As an expat living in Belgium, Emanuel has also had the chance to reflect on cultural nuances within the global board gaming scene.

In this conversation, he once again makes no attempt to hide his deep love for The Lord of the Rings—but a surprising confession about Star Wars might just steal the spotlight.

Meet Dice Tuga!!

Table Talks:

⁠https://www.instagram.com/boardgames_tabletalks/⁠

Guest:

⁠https://www.instagram.com/dicetuga/?hl=en⁠

⁠https://www.youtube.com/@dicetuga⁠

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(00:00) Introduction

(05:50) Differences between board games markets and communities

(10:48) New, used, kickstarter? Purchasing tips

(30:58) Board games videos, humor and Storage Miracles

(39:12) Kids cannot touch the games

(49:34) Why Conventions?

(55:41) Has your Top10 changed?

(01:00:49) Rebellion Vs War of the Ring

(01:02:27) What does Too Many Bones have to be your favourite?

Dina and Manuel are a Couple with a passion for Board Games. Together, they manage a board game café called “A Jogar” in Vila do Conde, Portugal.

But how did their board gaming journey begin?

What does love look like when it’s built around dice, strategy, and meeples?

And what does it take to make a board game café not just fun, but sustainable?

Let’s dive into the world of Dina & Manuel. 🎲❤️

Table Talks:

https://www.instagram.com/boardgames_tabletalks/

Guest:

https://www.instagram.com/stories/ajogarviladoconde/

https://www.ajogar.com/

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(00:00) Introduction

(01:43) How did you get into board games?

(08:40) Do you remember the first time you played together?

(10:43) Do you remember the first time you played together?

(13:10) Do you gravitate towards the same kind of games?

(15:02) Which of you is more competitive?

(19:20) Most intense board game moment together

(25:48) What inspired you to open the board game café?

(32:15) How do you choose a location for a board game café?

(36:50) Story behind the name of the Board Game Café

(38:58) How many games in the café?

(43:18) How do you curate games for the café?

(47:15) Most popular games in Café

(49:37) Type of customers

(54:50) How is a board game café business sustainable?

(59:00) Games will be ruined

(01:07:50) The future of the café

(01:09:51) Advice to someone opening

Melissa Ferreira is widely known as "The Portuguese Lara Croft" due to her passion for cosplaying the iconic character in various outfits.

Her love for Lara Croft and the Tomb Raider series fuels this hobby, making her a standout figure in the cosplay community.

Which Tomb Raider game is the greatest of all time?

What does someone feel when representing Lara Croft publicly?

Is Lara Croft Still Relevant today?

Angelina Jolie of Alicia Vikander?

Meet Melissa Ferreira!!

Table Talks:

https://www.instagram.com/boardgames_tabletalks/

Guest:

https://www.instagram.com/the_portugueselaracroft/

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(00:00) Introduction

(02:48) Why Lara Croft?

(05:35) How did you get the name "portuguese lara croft"?

(07:02) How many Lara outfits do you have?

(10:31) Differences between original Lara and reboot

(12:54) Lara movies vs the games

(14:48) Academic Background in History

(16:44) Why Tomb Raider 4 was the best?

(22:30) Tomb raider memory lane

(28:15) Do you prefer the old ones or the new ones?

(29:15) Most iconic moment in Tomb raider games

(30:25) What should the next tomb raider game be?

(32:18) Other games?

(34:21) Netflix

(37:48) Is Lara Croft still relevant today?

(40:38) I don't want my students to find out

(43:30) How has being part of the cosplay community impacted your life?

(46:13) What do you feel when cosplaying?

(51:19) Advise for someone starting Cosplay

Cátia Santos is a passionate Board Gamer, sharing this passion through her YouTube channel “Jogos à mesa”. I was surprised to learn she also has a PhD in Physics and works in Data Science.

Is there a connection between all these topics?

What is the “Geek Approach” in life?

What are the best tips for introducing board games to your family & kids?

Are Board Games for Men? Is playing board games a hobby for boys or girls? Man or Woman? or is it for everyone?

Meet Cátia Santos

Table Talks:

https://www.instagram.com/boardgames_tabletalks/

Guest:

https://www.instagram.com/jogosamesa

https://www.twitch.tv/jogosamesa

https://www.youtube.com/c/Jogos%C3%A0Mesa

https://www.linkedin.com/in/c%C3%A1tia-silva-e-santos-96483848/

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(01:40) What is your connection with Board Games?

(03:55) Geek approach to life

(05:47) First game and starting a Youtube Channel

(10:34) Approach to play board games

(19:08) Favourite Board Games

(22:20) Youtube channel "Jogos à Mesa"

(32:55) Advice to someone starting a youtube channel

(38:20) Who would you choose to play board games with you?

(40:08) How has the Board Game Industry changed in the lasy years?

(43:17) Introducing Board Games to family and kids

(54:16) Are board games for men, women, or everyone?

(01:04:30) Physics and Data Science

(01:20:00) Future of Data Science, AI Frauds using youtubers, ChatGPT incorrectly used

Do you remember the famous “Choose your Own Adventure” Books from the 80s? Also called GameBooks, made famous by Ian Livingstone and Steve Jackson in collections like Fighting Fantasy, Lone Wolf, or Fabled Lands.

Tiago Filipe Costa is not only a passionate Game Book Reader but also an author with written books and an online project to spread awareness for this hobby

Like in a gamebook, now you have 2 options in front of you:

Option A, you continue to watch this video and learn more about the game book industry

or

Option B, skip and lose the opportunity to learn about the last 40 years of Game Book History

Table Talks:

https://www.instagram.com/boardgames_tabletalks/

Guest:

https://www.instagram.com/gamebook.guild/

https://www.youtube.com/@gamebookguild

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KRqoG-v8WggRGf0lmc573RIPE_GClvjD/view

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lKUeWCXqh7pQML5v9FPYvVWHLZs2OYof/view

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Rh6pfJ9upOcfZLMKPiOFcksYRcbMOqHw/view

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#boardgamestabletalks #Gamebooks #chooseyourownadventure #80snostalgia #ClassicGamebooks #lonewolf #fightingfantasy #cyoa #GamebookReview

(01:01) What are gamebooks

(05:00) Inspiration to write gamebooks

(06:43) Ian Livingstone Collection

(09:06) Are gamebooks still fun?

(16:00) Cheating in gamebooks

(19:30) Favourite Gamebook

(24:20) Would you Cheat? Five finger bookmark strategy

(26:50) GamebookGuild and books published

(32:50) How do you balance storytelling and game mechanics?

(42:14) Challenges in designing a GameBook

(47:56) Digital adaptations of GameBooks

(51:23) Impact of AI on GameBooks

(01:00:31) What is your collection with Boardgames?

Should you invest in bitcoin or is it too volatile?

Who is Satoshi Nakamoto and what was ”he” afraid of?

What will the future of Bitcoin be after Trump’s election?

Jemson Chen hosts the “Orange Pill Uncensored” podcast and will answer these and other questions about Bitcoin and Crypto while playing Azul with me.

Meet Jemson Chen!

Table Talks:

https://www.instagram.com/boardgames_tabletalks/

Guest:

https://open.spotify.com/show/0hB1wcI3kgyI74qBHr5Bj0

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(01:47) What is "Orange Pill"?

(07:21) Should you invest in bitcoin?

(12:58) Misunderstandings about Crypto and Bitcoin

(19:29) Who is Satoshi Nakamoto and what is he afraid of?

(30:05) Challenges in Bitcoin Adoption

(32:25) Government Role in Bitcoin Adoption & MiCA

(42:00) Trump and Bitcoin

(45:08) Privacy Concerns

(49:39) Bitcoin Tools recommendations

(57:40) Advice to Start a Journey on Bitcoin

Maryna Vadini is a Holistic Bodywork Therapist specializing in Tantric Massages and De-Armoring.

She took on the challenge of discussing her passions with me while playing the board game Azul.

If you are interested in transforming your life through deep bodywork — or simply curious about these practices — Maryna's insights will intrigue you, even if you're a skeptic.

Join us as we explore the transformative world of Tantric massage and uncover deeper connections with ourselves and others!

Table Talks:

https://www.instagram.com/boardgames_tabletalks/

Guest:

https://www.instagram.com/body_therapy_bodywork/

https://meetu.ps/e/NN5WL/Ygn8c/i

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#boardgamestabletalks #tantric #tantricpractices #holistichealing #BoardGames #EnergyHealing #HolisticTherapy #MindBodyConnection #SpiritualHealing

(04:37) What is Holistic Bodywork?

(25:26) Success Stories of Tantric massages

(28:30) Misconceptions about Tantra

(38:22) Ethical Boundaries

(47:40) Advice to everyone that wants to experience

(49:32) What should someone look when seeking a professional therapist?

(54:12) Skeptical about this

(01:03:20) Conscious Dating

(01:08:44) De-Armoring

(01:12:32) Key Takeaway