Podcast appearances and mentions of Robert Hammond

Today, I'm joined by Robert Hammond, president & CSO of Therme Group US. After co-founding New York's High Line, Robert is now helping Therme bring thermal bathing to America through large-scale wellness destinations. In this episode, we discuss reimagining social bathing culture across US urban centers. We also cover:   Creating affordable wellness spaces for the masses The social and spiritual benefits of communal bathing Building destinations that generate tax revenue and jobs   Subscribe to the podcast → insider.fitt.co/podcast Subscribe to our newsletter → insider.fitt.co/subscribeFollow us on LinkedIn → linkedin.com/company/fittinsider Website: https://www.thermegroup.com/therme-group-us Therme Group IG: https://www.instagram.com/thermegroup Robert's IG: https://www.instagram.com/thehighlineguy/ The Culture of Bathing Newsletter: https://cultureofbathing.substack.com/ The Culture of Bathing IG: https://www.instagram.com/cultureofbathing - The Fitt Insider Podcast is brought to you by EGYM. Visit EGYM.com to learn more about its smart workout solutions for fitness and health facilities. Fitt Talent: https://talent.fitt.co/ Consulting: https://consulting.fitt.co/ Investments: https://capital.fitt.co/ Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (01:15) Robert's background and Therme's scale (03:00) How Therme's model differs from American wellness concepts (05:00) The three main areas: Play, Relax, and Restore (07:15) Creating an indoor tropical experience year-round (08:45) Bathing as a universal cultural experience (10:45) The social aspect as the "sticky" part of the bathing business (12:30) Using scale to keep prices accessible (14:15) Working with cities to develop urban locations (16:30) Creating new downtown destinations and tax revenue (18:30) The Peter Attia effect on wellness adoption (21:15) How different bathing businesses serve different needs (24:15) Making bathing inclusive and body-positive (27:00) Marketing wellness vs. marketing fun (29:45) The social value of bathing experiences (31:30) The meditation-like quality of bathing (33:30) The beginning of a bathing movement (35:15) Democratizing wellbeing through scale (37:00) Conclusion

From saunas and jimjilbang to hammams and temazcales, bathing rituals exist in almost every culture around the world—but they're still not a regular part of many people's lives. Robert Hammond, the co-founder of New York City's High Line and president of Therme Group US, wants to change that. He discusses the history of bathhouses in the modern United States, and explains their physical, social, and spiritual benefits. Plus, he tells us about his favorite spots to soak, steam, and plunge and shares an evolving, community-focused vision for the future of bathing culture.Episode recap: fatmascara.com/blog/robert-hammondProducts mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/1329548Sponsor links & discount codes: fatmascara.com/sponsorsPrivate Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a WandTikTok & Instagram: @fatmascara, @jenn_edit, @jessicamatlin + contributors @garrettmunce, @missjuleeSubmit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation: text us or leave a voicemail at 646-481-8182 or email info@fatmascara.com Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fatmascara. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest today, Robert Hammond, has dedicated his life to creating vibrant public spaces that foster human connection, wellbeing, and bring out the best in our communities. In the late 90's, Robert, alongside business partner Joshua David, co-founded New York City's iconic High Line, transforming an abandoned rail line into a lush greenway that connects 1.5 miles of Manhattan. After over two decades at The High Line, Robert took on a new role as President and Chief Strategy Officer at Therme US, a global company that is revolutionizing the ancient practice of thermal bathing in order to bring wellness to people from all walks of life. In this episode, we chat with Robert about his incredible career, the importance of public spaces that foster social infrastructure, and his ultimate goal to democratize wellness (and make it a little more fun in the process).Show NotesThe High LineHigh Line Co-Founder Robert Hammond to join Therme GroupTherme Group: A Global Wellbeing LeaderTherme Sustainable TechnologyA magical, green walk along Paris' Promenade Plantee (Guardian)Robert Hammond on InstagramKey Words: High Line, Friends of the High Line, New York, New York City, Green Infrastructure, Social Infrastructure, Therme, Thermal Bathing, Wellness, Biophilia, Biophilic, Nature Based Solutions, Nature

In October 2023, Thom Knoles participated in a panel discussion at a fundraiser event for The Light Inside, an organization providing Vedic Meditation courses for inmates in prisons in the United States, with plans to operate internationally.Other panelists included: Joh Jarvis, a Vedic Meditation Initiator and the founder of The Light Inside; Rev. Dr. Michelle Anne Simmons, founder of Why Not Prosper, an organization that provides support for women after they exit the prison system, and a board member of The Light Inside; and Robert Hammond, also a Vedic Meditation Initiator and a board member of The Light Inside, facilitated the discussion.This episode is a slightly truncated recording of that event, with a short introduction from Joh Jarvis. As well as reflections on Thom's own experiences working in prisons, we hear about the impact The Light Inside is having on prisoners and everyone else whose lives they touch.The Light Inside website: www.the-lightinside.orgWhy Not Prosper website: https://www.why-not-prosper.org/The Compassion Prison Project website: https://compassionprisonproject.org/ Episode Highlights[00:45] Setting the Context[03:25] Step Inside the Circle[04:52] Introductions[06:12] Collective Responsibility for Change[08:09] Unlocking Baseline Happiness for World Peace[09:26] From Incarceration to Inner Peace[11:06] Starting The Light Inside[12:35] Teaching in Rikers Island[13:57] Purpose and Vision of The Light Inside[14:59] Meditation in Rikers Island[16:29] Spiritual Alignment of Reverend Michelle to The Light Inside[17:41] Transformative Experience in Jail[18:50] From Resentment to Revelation[19:53] Meditation as a Tool for Recovery and Personal Growth[21:09] Beyond Therapies: The Impact of Self-Forgiveness and Meditation[22:14] Teaching Tools for a New Path[23:58] Teaching Meditation in the Toughest Jails[25:47] Passing the Test[28:52] Freedom Behind Bars[30:26] Transforming Lives in San Quentin[32:06] Meditation's Impact on Rival Gangs[33:25] Changes in Inmates Doing Meditation[34:41] Challenges and Transformations in Rikers Island[35:45] "I Sound Less Angry."[37:11] Power of Leadership in Culture Change[39:27] Culture Change in the Prison[40:50] Strategic Teaching: Engaging Prison Guards to Impact Inmates[43:15] Mental Health in Prisons[45:02] Meditation as a Coping Mechanism[46:06] Supporting The Light Inside[47:24] Spreading the Light[48:36] A Different Workplace[50:19] Tenderness Amongst Violence and ChaosUseful Linksinfo@thomknoles.com https://thomknoles.com/https://www.instagram.com/thethomknoleshttps://www.facebook.com/thethomknoleshttps://www.youtube.com/c/thomknoleshttps://thomknoles.com/ask-thom-anything/ Find out more about Thom's upcoming Rounding Retreat in Sedona in May 2024, https://thomknoles.com/sedona

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Von Karma's case against Miles Edgeworth is getting rockier as an apparent suspect in the murder of Robert Hammond comes to light! However, not only does he disappear at the decisive moment, but Miles himself reveals that he has been plagued by a nightmare, a terrible memory, a memory... of a murder! Can Phoenix and Maya save Edgeworth from his tortured past? What is the difference between Christmas and almost Christmas? And why was Grossberg at the Boat Shop? Join Abby and Meesh on their coverage of Turnabout Goodbyes to find all these answers and more! This episode covers the second courtroom segment (Part 4 of the case) and the third investigation segment (Part 5 of the case) --- Court Wreckers Twitter: https://twitter.com/Court_Wreckers Abby (Host): https://aberrsary.carrd.co/ Meesh (Host): https://meeshcosplay.carrd.co/ Reccanti (Album Artist): https://twitter.com/HeyReccanti

Looking for a way to feel more connected and improve your wellness amidst the hustle and bustle of city living? Or to create more community wellness in your workplace or real estate development? Look no further than urban planner Robert Hammond, co-founder of Friends of the High Line. Hammond's work on the iconic elevated park in New York City has transformed the way millions of locals and visitors experience the city while serving as an international symbol of urban renewal. But his vision doesn't stop there. Hammond is now focused on creating large-scale communal spaces devoted to thermal wellness, where people can gather, relax, renew and, dare we say it, have fun! Learn more about the vital role of community in wellness and how Hammond is revolutionizing the way we think about public spaces in cities around the world.To learn more, read Robert Hammond's recent article, “Urban Infrastructure Might Just Save Cities: excerpt from the Global Wellness Summit's The Future of Wellness 2023 Trends report.)Resources:Wellness Real Estate & Communities Symposium“Urban Infrastructure Might Just Save Cities” (excerpt from the Global Wellness Summit's The Future of Wellness 2023 Trends report)ThermeGroup.comTheHighLine.orgConnect with Hammond on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/robert-hammond-3392604Follow Hammond on Instagram: @thehighlineguyHosted by Kim MarshallProduced by Nova Media

In this conversation with my good friend and colleague Robert, we spend some time exploring how growing up in Texas and his unique childhood experiences really set the stage for his creativity, his drive, and ultimately his transformative effect on Manhattan.He's also very open about his struggles with depression and self-doubt, even as he continued to meditate and experienced what most people would see as great success. The story of him coming through all that and being in a different place today is a moving one.So Speaking of Meditation, here's Robert. Enjoy.

Robert Hammond is The Co-founder of Friends of the High Line…the organization that lead the effort to build an elevated park on an abandoned railway line in Manhattan. I was intrigued by his story and his ted talk and by the fact that he's not that different from the rest of us, but had the passion and hutzpah to help turn an abandoned steel industrial structure with wildflowers into a world-class park and tourist attraction in NYC. He started by simply trying to preserve it and ended up raising over $300 mm to turn it into something incredibly unique to the city. This interview is about his personal story and, ultimately, how he also became a Vedic meditation teacher. You can visit the Highline in NYC from below 14th street all the way to 34th street on the west side.

Governor Cuomo recently announced a new spur of the High Line to link Moynihan Train Hall to the far West Side and another link to the Javits Center, too. We invited Robert Hammond, co-founder and executive director of Friends of the High Line to share his vision as the city emerges from the crisis. He’s been thinking about the way the High Line can be a connector for the needs of all New Yorkers and continue to be a source of economic development and cultural and social activity on Manhattan’s West Side.

It might be hard to measure, but we know interacting with nature has an impact on our emotions – and that’s never been more apparent in cities during lockdown. But does the kind of planting we encounter in urban environments matter? Are planned and cultivated spaces what we need, or could we be craving ‘wilder’, less predictable landscapes that fully immerse us in nature? When it was published in 2015, the book Planting in a Post-Wild World challenged conventional ideas about designing green spaces that would flourish in our cities and suburbs – and capture people’s hearts and minds. It made a groundbreaking argument for a hybrid approach of both the wild and the cultivated that continues to gather momentum today. Case in point: The High Line in New York – the poster child for naturalistic planting in a city. No other public space project has had such a powerful influence on design thinking in recent times. In this episode of Hassell Talks, landscape architect Jon Hazelwood talks to Claudia West – director of Phyto studio and co-author of Planting in a Post-Wild World – and Robert Hammond, co-founder and CEO of The High Line, about planting the seeds for a deeper, more fulfilling relationship with nature, whatever the space, scale or budget

The High Line is one of New York City's most iconic landmarks. Rising above street level, the park is an accessible and beautiful space that has regenerated a historic and forgotten place for locals and visitors alike. Joining us on the show is one of the forces behind this amazing project, Robert Hammond. Robert has always had a number of things on the go in his life at any given time. He admits that it seems to suit him to not focus solely on one avenue and rather juggle a bunch of projects. We hear from Robert about his upbringing, his unconventional home life, and his mother's artistic and unusual activities. Robert maps out how this led into the later parts of his life; a teenage fascination with Russia, business ambitions with reservations, and a lively social life! We hear from our guest about his somewhat serendipitous connection to the 'the high line' and the seeds that became his big passion project. Join us to hear it all!Key Points From This Episode:Robert's unconventional early childhood experiences and activities.The feelings that Robert went through realizing how he and his mother were a bit different. Robert's obsession with Russia and his visits during his teen years.Aspirations for business and banking and the struggles that Robert faced finding a job after college. Life in New York City, finding a community of gay friends, and partying a lot.Resigning from Ernst & Young; considering business school and finding work at a startup.How Robert found some meaning in his sales work and how these lessons applied to his social life. Depression, anxiety, and therapy; Robert's coping mechanisms during his late 20s. Robert's work for The Body and his desire to paint in the evenings as an outlet.How Robert heard about the looming demolishment of The High Line and started thinking about it.The part that Robert's determination and drive played in seeing through his interest in the project. Falling in love with the High Line project and getting serious about seeing it through. The continuous array of jobs and projects that Robert liked to do simultaneously. Robert's partnership with Josh and how they stayed committed to the project through doubtful times.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Robert HammondThe High LineRobert Hammond on TwitterRobert Hammond on InstagramEmersonNicholas and AlexandraGoldman SachsErnst & YoungLouise HayThích Nhất HạnhTheBodyLandmarkMayor GiulianiMayor Bloomberg

Robert Hammond is, together with Joshua David, the co-founder of the Friends of the High Line, the entity that maintains, operates and creates programs for the High Line in partnership with the NYC Department of Parks & Recreation. In this interview, Robert tells a thriller-like story with the many twist and turns that arose in protecting, preserving and reinventing the former southern viaduct section of the New York Central Railroad, known as the West Side Line, into one of the most successful public attractions in New York City. Photo by Liz Ligon courtesy of Friends of the High Line.  

Artist and author Robert Hammond chooses the eight items he would take with him, if he was about to be marooned on a desert planet Opening theme: Jesus Couldn't Drum Rob's Twitter Rob's Instagram Rob's website

Before it became a world-renowned example of urban renewal, The High Line was just a set of abandoned railroad tracks running across lower Manhattan. But to Robert Hammond, now the Co-founder and Executive Director of Friends of the High Line, those tracks sparkled with potential.   

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Robert Hammond is the co-founder and executive director of Friends of the Highline in New York City. Join us in conversation as we hear life lessons from Robert around following your curiosity, working hard towards a vision, and the practice of meditation. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Robert Hammond is the executive director and co-founder of Friends of the High Line, which was the driving force behind turning an abandoned elevated railroad in New York City into a public park. We discuss the essential role of a city’s public open spaces and how exhilarating it is to pursue your dreams. Parks are at the intersection of social issues: Parks have a role in our social issues from economic injustice to education and the environment. A city’s true ingredient is people, and parks allow for the ultimate human experience of people watching, voyeurism, and interacting with others. All communities benefit from having safe, free, and open public spaces. Get involved in your city: Community board meetings are open to the public, and they always need people to get involved. They’re only as good as the people who participate. Many opportunities exist to volunteer in your area of interest and expertise. Go after your dreams: Pursuing a crazy idea is freeing, fun, and exciting. Perseverance and skepticism are a part of this process. Even if your specific vision does not come true, there is still value in thinking, talking, and organizing around the issue of public open spaces.

Friends of the High Line is the organization that pioneered the transformation of an abandoned elevated train line into a public space about 1.5 miles long on Manhattan’s west side in New York City. Robert and his Co-Founder Joshua David started the organization after attending a community board meeting to protest the High Line’s demolition […]

Vedic Meditation… Rick Little, Organizational Consultant & Meditation Teacher, Co-Founder of The Spring, and former Vice President, Administration & Strategic Projects for Friends of the High Line, joins Julie Chan for a discussion Vedic Meditation, spirituality, and being complete. Recorded at the MouthMedia Network studios powered by Sennheiser.Discovering the practice, Vedic Meditation in the workplace, and spiritual vs. non-spiritual practice Little discusses how he was first introduced to the practice of Vedic Meditation by former boss Robert Hammond, a caution against participating in mediation without proper instruction, and the experience of having a boss speaking with employees about meditation and modalities. Meditation as a spiritual practice and as not being one, how it aligns with what employers want employees to be, and meditation was one way, not presented to staff as a spiritual practice, and why spiritual aspects are not what meditation teachers usually lead with.Origins, scanning for the most attractive things, and a fourth state How Vedic Meditation comes from The Vedas in India (which also produced yoga), which is 5-10,000 years old. How to live one’s life in alignment with nature, mantras, how the mind is scanning for things it finds attractive and moving towards it, following it down as the mantra becomes fainter, leaving the mind in a place where it isn’t thinking conscious thoughts. Transcendental Meditation vs. Vedic Meditation, and meditation as a fourth state if consciousness, or wakeful hypometobolic state, and meditation on the subway.Becoming complete, the right instruction, and The Spring How meditation is not something that can only happen under a specific set of circumstances, learning to meditate with someone close to you, and why meditating gets us in touch with the part of us that makes us see that we are complete. Instruction in meditation should be seen as important just like any other new skill in life, and why it is best learned on an individual basis. And, how Little is collaborating with several other mediation instructors to open a new New York City studio called The Spring.

Rachel Quednau interviews Matt Tyrnauer and Robert Hammond, directors of a new movie called Citizen Jane: Battle for the City, which is coming out this week (April 21) in select theaters and on demand. In this conversation, they discuss the power of Jacobs' message, her role as a non-professional female urban activist, and their goals for the film.

Host Jessica Harris talks with Robert Hammond, co-founder of the Friends of the High Line. Harris also talks with Sam Goldman, co-founder of d.light.

Robert Hammond joins us on the SHAIR Podcast.  Robert is an author, a writer and a consultant. He is the Author of self-help and consumer finance books, including Life After Debt, which sold over 100,000 copies as well as a film and television writer/producer.  Hammond's script “C.B. DeMille” won Best Screenplay at the 2011 Los Angeles New Wave International Film Festival. He was also a dope fiend for many years where he lost everything, jobs, relationships, and his self-respect. He compromised all of his values and principles along the way and lost time that he can never get back.  Addicted to heroin, heading to prison, suffering from depression and a host of physical ailments. He was literally on death's door. As part of my treatment plan, Robert's counselor arranged for him to write out his moral inventory in the form of a memoir. For more than an hour a day he poured out all my thoughts and memories. The result was a catharsis that led to emotional healing and spiritual insight.  Writing transformed his life and he has seen it transform the lives of countless others. Stories heal. Stories change lives.

Matt West in conversation with Miwk partner and author Robert Hammond http://miwkpublishing.com/uploads/MIWK_PC_17_RJH_MW.mp3

Jochen (Joe) Krebs speaks with Mark Hurst, author of “Customers Included”, a book about how to build successful products by integrating the customer. Mark is the CEO of Creative Good, the worlds first and oldest customer experience consulting firm. He is true pioneer in this ever-evolving topic of building great products. Mark is also the organizer of the Gel Conference, a platform for many speakers who became well-known in our industry shortly after. They include Jimmy Wales (Wikipedia)and Marissa Mayer (Yahoo!)but also Ben Kaufman (Quirky.com), Rachel Shechtman (Story) Joel Salatin and Robert Hammond.

Could actually writing that story or book that’s been rattling around inside of you make a difference in your career and your life? Could it be the start of something amazing, making you the sought after expert? Have you ever wanted to see your book made into a movie? That may all sound like a pipe dream, but Robert Hammond, … Read more about this episode...

Miwk Publishing's Matt West in conversation with Miwk Publishing's Robert Hammond: http://www.miwkpublishing.com/uploads/MIWK_PC_04_RJHMW.mp3

Although the amount of debt owed by U.S. households has decreased to almost 2 percent, it still remains at more than $11 trillion. One of the major contributors is the credit card debt, which sits at over $850 million, at an average of $15,300. The others are mortgages and student loans. What does this data mean? A lot of U.S. families are actually having such a hard time paying off their debts. If they default, they affect their credit score tremendously that they may only experience more difficulty getting worthy loans. To make matters worse, if they continue to stop paying their dues, they may eventually declare bankruptcy, pulling their score down even further.   All hope is not lost, though. There are many ways on how to lift the credit score, make the report a lot better again, and even get around some of the loopholes of the credit bureaus. You learn all this from a brilliant writer.  Read Full Story...

The elevated public park, the High Line, is built on historic freight rails elevated above the New York City streets. This week's episode features a show about Robert Hammond, a co-founder of the High Line, and the process behind getting the park built. Interviewees featured in the show include Robert, Robert's mom and dad, staff at Friends of the High Line, Bronson Van Wyck, 2005 NYC Democratic mayoral candidate Gifford Miller, Director of the Department of City Planning Amanda Burden, and Florent Morellet. The show was created for our Annual Spring Benefit at The Highline Ballroom in the spring of 2012. It was written by Steve Cosson with songs by Michael Friedman, and performed by Associate Artists Quincy Tyler Bernstine, Matt Dellapina, Dan Domingues, Daoud Heidami, Nina Hellman, Daniel Jenkins, Kelly McCreary, Greg McFadden, Maria Elena Ramirez, Robbie Collier Sublett, and Sam Breslin Wright. For more, please visit http://www.thecivilians.org.To leave a comment, please visit The Civilians' blog http://blogforthecivilians.blogspot.com/!

Returning to CityTalk are Joshua David and Robert Hammond, co-founders of Friends of the High Line, discussing the park’s last section. Joining them is Dan Barasch, co-founder of the Delancey Underground, sharing his vision for a new park space.

Doug is joined by Joshua David and Robert Hammond, co-founders of Friends of the High Line, the non-profit group responsible for The High Line Park in New York City.