Peace Love and Bring a Bat

Pet Pix Academy with Vasi Siedman

In our first crossover episode - Vasi Siedman comes onto Peace Love and Bring a Bat in the same week Uncle Dave goes onto Vasi's Top 10 podcast "Pet Pix Academy" to discuss life through the life lens. 

Vasi's is one of Florida premier photographers AND the entertaining host of her own podcast, Pet Pix Academy.  Today's discussion will be about how life can be seen through the lens of any camera but you need to experience it fully by showing up. Its not the camera that matters but the perspective of the person pushing the button. 

Vasi will discuss her travels from her home country of Bulgaria to Florida and learning that the memories and people you meet along the way make the journey so much more enjoyable.

 

You can connect with Vasi a number of ways - through facebook on her personal page or the group Pet Pix Academy page in addition through her podcast. 

https://www.petpixacademy.com/?fbclid=IwAR08PYzoXO090EtTHOJO8NCiBor_CIrZaaD4kVbSOjqAjRDCCZ3NG3gtC4s

https://www.petpixacademy.com/?fbclid=IwAR1E6yCLcKZPMr3MOA8v6TakvT1TsgECrTA3Fk1I7mZdlHwdEDiNvtEGAxo

https://www.petpixacademy.com/podcast?fbclid=https://www.facebook.com/groups/puparazzipetpixacademy

 

I would enjoy hearing from you if you would like to connect you can find me, Uncle Dave through my website https://www.davidchametzky.com on most social media as David Chametzky (facebook page for Peace, Love and Bring a Bat), twitter as @goofyjaam  or just drop an email: peacelovebringabat@gmail.com

 

Super Mimi - I Am Enough!! - Carol Nack

Today we bring someone who has lived a full life and at age 85 in the middle of a worldwide pandemic decided to take on another new challenge of being a mommy to Schnooksee, a four legged child.  

Carol Nack has lived a life beginning in Antwerp, Belgium running as a child with her mother and grandfather away from the Nazi's on a journey from Belgium to Spain, Portugal, Brazil with the family finally settling in NYC.

Carol struggled but learned  at a young age that you are one step closer to a new you, where you are empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being.

Uncovering your true potential, is a journey that's worth celebrating. Carol celebrated life as her grandchildren call her "Super Mimi" because of her energy and constant movement forward.  

 

https://www.carolnack.net/about-me.html

I would enjoy hearing from you if you would like to connect you can find me, Uncle Dave on most social media as David Chametzky (Facebook, Instagram, CH ) FB page Peace, Love and Bring a Bat) or just drop an email: peacelovebringabat@gmail.com

 

 

 

Unblinded - Kevin Coughlin

Imagine being age thirty-six and losing your sight within two weeks due to a rare genetic disorder known as Leber's Hereditary Optic Neuropathy. This is exactly what happened to today's guest Kevin Coughlin.  Then imagine twenty years later, without medical intervention, Kevin's sight miraculously started to return. He is the only known person in the world who has experienced a spontaneous, non-medically assisted, regeneration of the optic nerve. We will follow some of Kevin's descent into darkness, and how his affirmations and belief lead him back through his unexplained reemergence to sight. 

 

https://www.amazon.com/Unblinded-Courageous-Journey-Through-

Darkness/dp/168350782https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQ5S1rcFqkk

I would enjoy hearing from you if you would like to connect you can find me, Uncle Dave on most social media as David Chametzky (facebook page Peace, Love and Bring a Bat) or just drop an email: peacelovebringabat@gmail.com

 

 

Over the Hill Gang Charities - David Chametzky

Another "Opening Day" celebration episode celebrating not only the starting of a new sports season but the power of the Goons for Good effort. Talking with the Commissioner of Charities for the Over the Hill Gang Charities.  

The charity was created by Jim Reilly as part of the softball league he created 46 years ago. The beauty is not only of playing softball BUT the families the charity has impacted.  We discuss some of the magic of the past 5 years of the charity.

I would enjoy hearing from you if you would like to connect you can find me, Uncle Dave on most social media as David Chametzky (facebook page Peace, Love and Bring a Bat) or just drop an email: peacelovebringabat@gmail.com

 

 

Keep Swinging - Ed Hearn

As baseball season begins I want to have some conversations about our “National Pastime” does more for us by the players and teams who participate in the game.

Imagine being a rookie on the team that is expected to win the World Series and even being in the music video “Let’s Go Met’s Go!” He juggled his way into our hearts as the glasses wearing back-up catcher on the eventual 1986 World Champion New York Mets.  That next spring, he was traded (notice the Mets have not won a World Series since – Curse of Ed Hearn ???) to the Kansas City Royals who had an impressive starting pitching staff.  All seemed to be Amazing and then the world crashed. Injuries and life threatening health issues allowed Mr. Hearn to gain another perspective.

Ed Hearn shares his message that we all need to “Conquer Life’s Curves” and just Keep on Swinging.  We talk about life, dropping some seeds of knowledge that he has gained outside of the diamond and how when we show up magic happens.  We might even talk about the heart of a warrior and advice he received from Dan Quizenberry.

 

Anyone can count the seeds in one apple, but you can’t apples in one seed” – Ed Hearn

 

https://www.amazon.com/Conquering-Lifes-Curves-Baseball-Battles/dp/1570281300

https://bottomofthe9th.org/about-us/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNlucdWb1aE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2N4VIXM1RJk

 

I would enjoy hearing from you if you would like to connect you can find me, Uncle Dave on most social media as David Chametzky (facebook page Peace, Love and Bring a Bat) or just drop an email: peacelovebringabat@gmail.com

 

You get what you give - Jake Kubiliun

As baseball season begins I want to have some conversations about our “National Pastime” does more for us by the players and teams who participate in the game.

 Being part of a team was a lesson today’s guest learned early on from his family and through life experiences.  Baseball and sports have been important but knowing that is only a part of what brings us all together.  Jake learned the value of people showing up in life and how communities pull together during the most trying times.  Learning how to experience the highs and lows of life has created Jake to be a forward thinking and leader in his community. Being an athlete is something Jake has done but participating in the growth of others and charitable endeavors is who he is. 

 

https://debbiesdream.org

https://www.icareicure.org

I would enjoy hearing from you if you would like to connect you can find me, Uncle Dave on most social media as David Chametzky (facebook page Peace, Love and Bring a Bat) or just drop an email: peacelovebringabat@gmail.com

 

 

 

Gift in Me- Wanje Ivan

This world is sometimes a very small place where you might be able to connect with people whom you would never have connected with before. Today's guest Wanje Ivan is a man who connected with me and became an Angel in my life.

 

Wanje runs a NGO whose mission is to reduce the number of children dropping out of school in his community and in Uganda. He does this by creating  a safe space where he can  nurture and develop the talents in performance and creative arts of the local children.

Every child matters and deserves the best opportunities in life. Two-thirds of children in Uganda drop out of school before completing their primary education. 67% of children living in Kampala slums do not attend school. Out of the 91% children that enroll for primary school, 53% complete primary and only 34% complete secondary school education

Wanje and his organization is making a difference in the world

If you can support his organization and check him out on Facebook or at his website:

https://www.giftinme.org/

 

I would enjoy hearing from you if you would like to connect then  can find me, Uncle Dave on most social media as David Chametzky, we do have a facebook page for Peace, Love and Bring a Bat or just drop an email: peacelovebringabat@gmail.com

 

Master of the Zoomiverse - Dave Thompson

April is Autism Awareness month and as an effort to move the dial on stigmas around people, places and experiences involving people on the spectrum I want to invite you to meet a few amazing people who are doing their part to change the stigmas and providing safe spaces to teach and learn.

 

Imagine a world where you can love what you do, impact others and be part of creating a new Zoomiverse for those around you.  Well for my next guest, Dave Thompson that is his reality.  Dave is currently the Director of Work Force Development at the Nicholas Center which has two locations in New York. In addition to being a super dad, Tedx Speaker, podcast host, and all around great person we will hear the story of what brought him to find the passion in assisting neuro-diverse people to find the best in themselves and in their futures.  

 

https://tncnewyork.org

https://thezoomiverse.com

https://www.spectrumdesigns.org

https://www.spectrumbakes.org

I would enjoy hearing from you if you would like to connect you can find me, Uncle Dave on most social media as David Chametzky (facebook page Peace, Love and Bring a Bat) or just drop an email: peacelovebringabat@gmail.com

We Rock the Spectrum with Dina Kimmel

April is Autism Awareness month and as an effort to move the dial on stigmas around people, places and experiences involving people on the spectrum I want to invite you to meet a few amazing people who are doing their part to change the stigmas and providing safe spaces to teach and learn.

“Finding a Place You Never Have to Say Sorry” is the wish of many parents of special needs children. Dina Kimmel knew that feeling all too well, and as the parent of a son diagnosed with autism she knew that she needed to find a solution. That solution started first in her home with her husband and her remodeling the their home.  Eventually it became the “home away from home” which became a respite for “her kiddos”, caregivers who wanted to “Play with a Purpose” and find a safe place where EVERYONE could be included in the fun times – We Rock the Spectrum Gyms was born!  We Rock the Spectrum Gyms are now worldwide with over 100 locations in 8 countries for “People of Determination” who just want to have some fun. During this year of the pandemic, Dina and her team of heroes lead the way in their communities to bring a level of stability to lives.

https://www.werockthespectrumkidsgym.com/rock/

 

Dina created a 501(c)(3) organization – My Brother Rocks the Spectrum Foundation to support children and families.

https://www.werockthespectrumkidsgym.com/nonprofit/

I would enjoy hearing from you if you would like to connect you can find me, Uncle Dave on most social media as David Chametzky (facebook page Peace, Love and Bring a Bat) or just drop an email: peacelovebringabat@gmail.com

 

 

Autism Rocks and Rolls with Sam Mitchell

April is Autism Awareness month and as an effort to move the dial on stigmas around people, places and experiences involving people on the spectrum I want to invite you to meet a few amazing people who are doing their part to change the stigmas and providing safe spaces to teach and learn.

 

Imagine being Sam Mitchell, who is an 18 year old man who is hosting a very successful podcast, where he has interviewed huge stars and influencers, launched a successful merchandise line and is currently conducting an fundraiser. Sam’s podcast which is pushing 5K downloads is called Autism Rocks and Rolls. Sam was diagnosed with Autism at age 4 and with the support of his amazing supportive family, found the resources to build a platform to speak his truths and began sharing how he sees life and its experiences so others can learn from him. Sam is bringing his power and voice to support Autism Awareness through a fundraiser on his website -  http://autismrocksandrolls.com/

https://feed.podbean.com/trickles/feed.xml

 

I would enjoy hearing from you if you would like to connect you can find me, Uncle Dave on most social media as David Chametzky (facebook page Peace, Love and Bring a Bat) or just drop an email: peacelovebringabat@gmail.com