# Rediscovering Wonder in Everyday Life - Ben Orlando - #498

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Podcast: [Something For Everybody](https://stenobird.com/podcast/something-for-everybody-915728)
Published: 2026-06-23T07:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 3298

## Resource

Ben Orlando joins Something For Everybody this week. Ben is the creator of Midnight Library of Baseball. In this episode, Ben shares his journey from childhood to becoming a therapist and baseball enthusiast, exploring the healing power of nature, the importance of fun in sports, and the stories behind his Midnight Library of Baseball podcast and upcoming novel. - 💬 TEXT US: Text “HELLO” to 201-534-3681 to get positive messages daily. See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: https://everybodyspod.com/deals/ - Shop For Everybody Use code SFE10 for 10% OFF 👉 https://shopforeverybody.com/ - Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Personal Reflections 06:11 The Healing Power of Nature 12:44 Balancing Seriousness and Fun in Sports 21:28 Marriage and Personal Growth 25:46 Childhood Influences and Relationships 26:31 Navigating Emotions and Relationships 32:02 The Impact of Youth Sports on Development 37:32 Exploring the Midnight Library of Baseball 44:50 The Journey of Writing a Novel 52:27 Connecting Through Stories and Community - Extra Stuff: Get my free guide of 4 things to quit to transform your life here: https://aaronmachbitz.com/quit/ - Join our exclusive community: https://www.patreon.com/AaronMachbitz - Ben’s Website: https://www.midnightlibraryofbaseball.com/ - (Filmed on May 1st, 2026) Edited by Ben Rogerson (@BenRogerson_) - Episodes You Might Enjoy: #418 - How to Be Happy: Jesus’ Surprising Path to Genuine Joy - Pastor Mike & Dr. Jeffrey https://everybodyspod.com/realhappy/ #433 - Crisis Counselor: How to Find Hope After Unthinkable Loss (You Need This) https://everybodyspod.com/sugarman/ - Get in touch: iG: https://www.instagram.com/AaronMachbitz X: https://x.com/AaronMachbitz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AMachbitz/ YouTube: https://www.you…

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