BrightBond – Human connections across generations
BrightBond is a hope-forward podcast exploring how meaningful human connections across generations can enrich lives, health and longevity, strengthen society, and bring us closer together. Hosted by Patrick Duriaux, each episode features real conversations with seniors, students, professionals, and community builders, sharing stories, simple habits, and practical ideas you can use right away to create more connection at home, at work, and in your community. Every episode ends with a BrightBond Tip: one small action you can try this week. Contact: BrightBond@alto.cool Book, podcast, ALTO & all links: https://linktr.ee/alto.coo Learn more about ALTO: www.alto.cool
Episodes
In this episode of BrightBond, Patrick Duriaux speaks with Larry Kesslin, entrepreneur, author, TEDx speaker, and lifelong connector about the transformative power of meaningful human relationships.
Larry, author of The Joy Molecule: How to Unlock the Power of Human Connection, shares what it means to be a genuine connector and why meeting the right person at the right moment can change everything. Together, Patrick and Larr...
In this episode of BrightBond, Patrick Duriaux speaks with Dr. Avra Lyraki, a global executive communication coach, mentor and leadership adviser with more than 25 years of international experience.
Avra is a Master Certified Coach with the International Coaching Federation and holds a PhD in Corporate Communication. She has coached and mentored thousands of professionals around the world, including C-suite executives, senior leader...
In dieser BrightBond-Folge spricht Patrick Duriaux mit Paul Streiff, einem 84-jährigen Mann, den er im Fitnessstudio kennengelernt hat. Was Patrick an Paul sofort beeindruckt hat, war seine unglaubliche Energie, Disziplin und Beständigkeit. Paul hat erst später im Leben begonnen, regelmässig ins Fitnessstudio zu gehen, und ist heute ein inspirierendes Beispiel dafür, dass es nie zu spät ist, etwas Neues anzufangen.
Sie sprechen über...
In this BrightBond episode, Patrick Duriaux speaks with David Pinkerton, a CEO and former expat, about what it truly means to build connection, belonging, and community when living across borders.
Moving abroad can be exciting. It can bring new opportunities, new cultures, and new perspectives. But it can also be emotionally challenging, especially when family, familiar routines, and close relationships are far away.
Together, Patric...
In this episode of BrightBond, Patrick Duriaux welcomes back Rich Baron for a different kind of conversation.
While their first episode together focused more on leadership and the connection between leaders and team members, this time the spotlight turns to music and Rich’s experience as a musician touring across the United States.
Together, they explore how music can create powerful human connection across generations, backgro...
In dieser Episode von BrightBond begrüsst Patrick Duriaux erneut Nina Stamm. Während sich das erste Gespräch stärker um ihre Perspektive als Studentin der Sozialen Arbeit drehte, steht dieses Mal ihre persönliche Sicht als 26-jährige junge Frau im Mittelpunkt.
Gemeinsam sprechen sie darüber, wie echte Verbindungen heute im jungen Erwachsenenalter entstehen, warum es für viele Menschen zwischen 20 und 26 schwieriger geworden ist, tie...
What does real inclusion look like in everyday life? In this episode of BrightBond, Patrick Duriaux speaks with Amanda Lukof, Co-Founder and CEO of Eleplan, about autism, caregiving, and how we can create safer, more respectful human connection for everyone.
Inspired by her lived experience as a sibling caregiver and her work supporting families navigating disability, chronic illness, and aging, Amanda shares thoughtful and practica...
In this BrightBond episode, Patrick Duriaux welcomes Maikel Bailey, certified Master Intelligent Executive Coach, leadership development expert, and mindset specialist, for a practical and hopeful conversation about rebuilding real human connection.
Together, they explore why reconnection does not need to start with a big gesture, but often begins with one small, brave action. Maikel shares insights on how people can move from &ldqu...
In this BrightBond episode, Patrick Duriaux speaks with William Pinkerton(26), a young financial representative from the United States, about connection, ambition, and real life from the perspective of a younger generation.
In a world full of digital contact, social media, professional ambition, networking, and constant movement, how easy is it really to build meaningful human connection — especially in a buzzing city like New...
In this episode of BrightBond, Patrick Duriaux sits down with Sue Ryan for a heartfelt, practical conversation on one powerful theme: “The first hello that actually works.”
Sue Ryan is a powerhouse of energy, heart, and experience. Known as the “Energizer Bunny on Caffeine,” she has spent decades in global software sales, serving more than 700 companies from mid-sized businesses to Fortune 100 organizations &...
In this episode of BrightBond, Patrick Duriaux sits down with psychotherapist Rozalina Angelova to explore a powerful idea: the stories we carry shape the way we connect.
Together, they dive into how trauma, attachment, and our inner emotional world influence our relationships — often in ways we don’t fully understand. Why do some people deeply long for connection, yet struggle to trust it? Why can closeness feel both co...
Dans cet épisode de BrightBond, Patrick Duriaux reçoit Rafael Fink du SeniorLab pour une conversation inspirante sur un sujet essentiel : comment la technologie peut devenir un vrai pont entre les générations — non pas pour remplacer la relation humaine, mais pour la faciliter, la rendre plus accessible, et parfois même redonner confiance.
Rafael joue un rôle clé dans la coordination et la conduite de projets de recherche appl...
Dans cet épisode de BrightBond, Patrick Duriaux reçoit Alain Racine, membre de SeniorLab et acteur très engagé dans le Canton de Vaud sur les questions de santé, de participation citoyenne et de lien social.
Alain est notamment :
- membre du comité consultatif des seniors (COCOS – Vieillir 2030)
- patient expert (DEP / DGS Lausanne)
- patient partenaire (Unisanté / Forces)
- patient simulé (École La Source)
- engagé dans différentes asso...
In dieser Episode des BrightBond Podcasts spricht Patrick Duriaux mit Nina Stamm über echte menschliche Verbindung zwischen Generationen — und was wir voneinander lernen können, wenn wir uns wirklich begegnen.
Nina ist 26 Jahre alt, studiert Soziale Arbeit an der Fachhochschule Münster und hat während eines sechsmonatigen Praktikums in einem Mehrgenerationenhaus gearbeitet. In diesem Gespräch teilt sie ihre persönliche und fac...
In this episode of BrightBond, Patrick Duriaux speaks with Maria Krebs about the power of storytelling to create real human connection.
Maria is a former professional tennis player who later built a career in finance and banking, and today works in the film industry with Disney. Across these very different worlds, one passion has remained constant: her love of movies.
Together, Patrick and Maria explore how stories can create belongi...
Dans cet épisode de BrightBond, Patrick Duriaux est reçu chez Madame Denise Junod, 92 ans, pour une conversation chaleureuse et profondément humaine autour d’un thème essentiel : les petites habitudes qui font une belle vie.
Cet épisode est un peu spécial, car il n’a pas été enregistré en studio ni en ligne, mais chez Madame Junod, dans son salon, dans une atmosphère simple, authentique et pleine de présence. Un cadre qu...
In this episode of BrightBond, Patrick Duriaux sits down with Alessandra Patti to explore how we can build healthier digital habits and protect what matters most: real human connection.
Today’s episode title is: “Use tech — don’t let it use you.”
Alessandra is a professional trainer and mental well-being consultant with 12+ years of experience. She lectures at the University of St. Gallen, Switzerland an...
In this episode of BrightBond, Patrick Duriaux sits down with Rich Baron—COO of John Mattone Global, Intelligent Leadership Master Coach, and musician—to explore a simple but powerful idea: “The room you create.”
Because every time you enter a room, your presence shapes the emotional climate around you.
Together, they unpack practical ways leaders can build trust and belonging without making connection feel li...
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