In this episode of "Saved by Gaming," ziggychris welcomes the charismatic Twitch streamer Beardly. Together, they dive deep into the power of gaming communities, the impact of games on mental health, and the journey from casual gamer to full-time content creator. Beardly shares heartfelt stories about the positive influence of his community, the importance of inclusivity and accessibility in gaming, and the life-changing friendships forged online. Expect laughs, emotional moments, and plenty of nostalgia for classic games.Timestamps(0:00) Welcome & Introduction(0:35) Meet Beardly: Elevator Pitch & Early Gaming Memories(1:22) How Gaming Changed Beardly’s Life(3:29) Building a Positive Community on Twitch(4:40) Handling Negativity & Setting Boundaries(5:55) Balancing Humor and Serious Topics(7:13) Fundraising and Charity Work(8:05) The Power of Gaming for Connection & Mental Health(9:15) Stories from the Community: Impactful Moments(11:26) Gaming as an Escape & Childhood Memories(12:43) Most Influential Games: Zelda, Sea of Thieves, and More(14:31) Prescribing Games for Tough Times(17:45) The Value of Online Friendships & Real-Life Meetups(19:52) Accessibility and Inclusion in Gaming(23:56) Ridiculous and Wholesome Stream Moments(27:00) The Future of Gaming as a Force for Good(30:00) Final Thoughts: Saved by Gaming(31:00) Outro & FarewellConnect with BeardlyTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/behavingbeardlyTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/BehavingBeardlyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/behavingbeardlyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BehavingBeardlySaved by Gaming PodcastSpotify https://bit.ly/3FITNq4 Apple https://bit.ly/45GIA3Q Youtube https://bit.ly/3I3Js90 Discord https://bit.ly/43ZnCL7 ziggychrisTwitch https://www.twitch.tv/ziggychristoff Youtube http://youtube.com/ziggychris Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@ziggychris BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/ziggychris.bsky.social Music creditSong: Convex - 4U (feat. Jex Jordyn) [NCS Release]Music provided by NoCopyrightSoundsFree Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/4UWatch: http://youtu.be/dMnWZ8tAUkU

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