Jeff Friedman
Jeff Friedman
Wally Green: Ping Pong For Peace
Wally Green: Ping Pong For Peace
Wally Green: Ping Pong For Peace
Tuesday 2nd June 2020
Wally Green discusses using ping pong to bridge cultural divides and promote peace on the Trauma Informed Podcast.
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Get the buttons here!Wally Green: Bridging Cultures with Ping Pong
Ping pong is not just a game, it's a vehicle for promoting peace, unity, and healing. It's amazing how a simple sport can bring people together and break down cultural and racial barriers.
Picture a ping pong table as a bridge connecting diverse cultures and fostering peace. In this engaging episode of the 'Trauma Informed Podcast', Jeff Friedman Ph.D. chats with Wally Green, a professional ping pong player whose journey is anything but ordinary. Wally's love for the sport has taken him to North Korea, where he used ping pong as a means to promote unity and understanding across cultural and racial lines. But his story doesn't stop there.
Wally is also the co-founder of Spin, a ping pong club that welcomes everyone, regardless of skill level or background, breaking down barriers and creating a space for fun and friendship. Wally opens up about how ping pong has been more than just a game for him; it's been a tool for his own healing from physical challenges, trauma, and addiction.
He shares his thoughts on the recent protests following the death of George Floyd, emphasizing the negative impact of looting and the crucial role of journalists in spreading truth and dispelling misinformation. But it's not all serious talk. Wally also dives into his newfound passion for pickleball, sharing his experiences playing at Chicken and Pickle in Kansas City. His journey is a testament to the power of sports in bringing people together and promoting healing and unity.
Whether you're a sports enthusiast or someone interested in stories of resilience and recovery, Wally Green's narrative is sure to inspire and uplift.