PlayGrounding
107 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsWhat happens when the way you play becomes the way you live and work? Each week, you'll hear interviews with courageous people who've let play inspire their daily lives - their relationships, hobbies, spirituality and even their career paths. Adulting doesn't have to be boring, but you have to be ready to step off of the beaten path.
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The Rat Park Study: Addiction, Isolation & Humanity's Urgent Need to Connect & Play
April 05, 2017 15:10 - 56 minutes - 80.9 MBLack of play is a serious problem for us humans. Play geeks like me call it “play suppression.” In the worst cases, studies have shown that children who are kept from playing by their parents tend to have a hard time learning to relate to others and deal with their violent tendencies, leading to some of history’s saddest violent acts. Even those of us who did play as children but gave it up in adulthood suffer the effects of play suppression. One study that has sparked my interest in relat...
PGP 28: Play or Work? Rediscovering Joy in our Passion Projects
March 30, 2017 20:45 - 46 minutes - 64.6 MBHave you ever started a passion project only to find it suddenly feels like work? And not the fulfilling kind of work either – just plain, to-do list work. It’s not easy to rediscover the spark that led you to start your project, but one way to achieve that is to revisit the reasons we got started in the first place. Maybe you’ve changed and grown? If the project hasn’t grown with you, maybe it’s not the right project for you anymore? Or maybe our discomfort with it is a growing pain – maybe...
Play or Work? Rediscovering Joy in our Passion Projects
March 30, 2017 20:45 - 46 minutes - 66.6 MBHave you ever started a passion project only to find it suddenly feels like work? And not the fulfilling kind of work either – just plain, to-do list work. It’s not easy to rediscover the spark that led you to start your project, but one way to achieve that is to revisit the reasons we got started in the first place. Maybe you’ve changed and grown? If the project hasn’t grown with you, maybe it’s not the right project for you anymore? Or maybe our discomfort with it is a growing pain – maybe...
PGP 27: Unsupervised Shop Class for the Rest of Your Life w/Artist Bruce Gray
February 22, 2017 14:58 - 43 minutes - 60.3 MBHe hasn’t been on vacation in years, but if he did, he’d miss what he does every day too much. There’s still so much to create. Bruce Gray is a prolific artist whose work has been exhibited worldwide, has appeared in over 45 books and countless times on television, in movies, and in the press. And yes, that was his magnetic sculpture you saw in Doctor Evil’s lair from the movie, Austin Powers (One of my personal favorites). Being in his shop is like a trip down the rabbit hole with giant r...
Unsupervised Shop Class for the Rest of Your Life w/Artist Bruce Gray
February 22, 2017 14:58 - 43 minutes - 62.3 MBHe hasn’t been on vacation in years, but if he did, he’d miss what he does every day too much. There’s still so much to create. Bruce Gray is a prolific artist whose work has been exhibited worldwide, has appeared in over 45 books and countless times on television, in movies, and in the press. And yes, that was his magnetic sculpture you saw in Doctor Evil’s lair from the movie, Austin Powers (One of my personal favorites). Being in his shop is like a trip down the rabbit hole with giant r...
Performing Your World – How Imaginative Play Helps Us Grownups Get Unstuck
February 15, 2017 20:53 - 52 minutes - 73.8 MBKids love to play make-believe. When we talk about bringing back play as adults, this one seems like a stretch. Adults don’t play make believe, do we? Grownups don’t get together and announce that today we’re going to play Star Wars and you get to be Luke. Or do they? This week’s guest reminds us that the imaginative play that we engaged in as children gave us access to tools we can use throughout our entire lives. Imaginative play provides us with the opportunity to be agile and creative in...
PGP 26: Performing Your World – How Imaginative Play Helps Us Grownups Get Unstuck
February 15, 2017 20:53 - 52 minutes - 72.3 MBKids love to play make-believe. When we talk about bringing back play as adults, this one seems like a stretch. Adults don’t play make believe, do we? Grownups don’t get together and announce that today we’re going to play Star Wars and you get to be Luke. Or do they? This week’s guest reminds us that the imaginative play that we engaged in as children gave us access to tools we can use throughout our entire lives. Imaginative play provides us with the opportunity to be agile and creative in...
The Robot Petting Zoo & Other Playful Innovations in Disaster Recovery
February 01, 2017 20:19 - 34 minutes - 48.6 MBWe know that a playful approach to life can lead to better innovations, cooperation and even transform lives. But what about when disaster strikes? Does play still have a role? Desiree Matel-Anderson has proof that play is vitally important even when facing harrowing situations like floods, tornadoes and other types of crises. In this interview, she shares how a Robot Petting Zoo helped the unaccompanied minors stranded in Texas border towns during the youth border crisis in 2013 – 2015. S...
PGP 25: The Robot Petting Zoo & Other Playful Innovations in Disaster Recovery
February 01, 2017 20:19 - 34 minutes - 48.3 MBWe know that a playful approach to life can lead to better innovations, cooperation and even transform lives. But what about when disaster strikes? Does play still have a role? Desiree Matel-Anderson has proof that play is vitally important even when facing harrowing situations like floods, tornadoes and other types of crises. In this interview, she shares how a Robot Petting Zoo helped the unaccompanied minors stranded in Texas border towns during the youth border crisis in 2013 – 2015. S...
PGP 24: The US Play Coalition – Giving Play a Voice
January 26, 2017 21:13 - 41 minutes - 57.3 MBThe US Play Coalition believes that everyone in the world should have equal access to all forms of play. Play is a basic need that provides the foundation for all areas of development. It’s an essential part of being human that helps us reach our full potential. But that’s still not a very mainstream view. Play is just beginning to move beyond the perception that it’s a fluffy “nice to have.” That’s why play needs a voice. One of them is the US Play Coalition. The US Play Coalition is a c...
The US Play Coalition – Giving Play a Voice
January 26, 2017 21:13 - 41 minutes - 59.5 MBThe US Play Coalition believes that everyone in the world should have equal access to all forms of play. Play is a basic need that provides the foundation for all areas of development. It’s an essential part of being human that helps us reach our full potential. But that’s still not a very mainstream view. Play is just beginning to move beyond the perception that it’s a fluffy “nice to have.” That’s why play needs a voice. One of them is the US Play Coalition. The US Play Coalition is a c...
Finding Your Calling In Life's Little Detours
January 18, 2017 22:56 - 52 minutes - 74.2 MBThe fun of a Rube Goldberg machine is watching a task, one that should be simple, being performed through a drawn-out series of seemingly meaningless detours. But we hate detours, right? Not always. This interview with Brett Doar, I hope, will challenge how you look at finding your “path” to success, to contentment, to your goals, whatever they are. (Hint: Play plays a pretty big role). Brett Doar is a multi-disciplinary artist known for his work building Rube Goldberg machines and other t...
PGP 22: Adults Learn Empathy, Innovation & Creativity with a Toy
December 14, 2016 22:23 - 47 minutes - 66 MBIlana Ben-Ari’s startup, Twenty One Toys, is part of a revolution. A toy revolution. On their website they ask: “Our revolution demands answers: Where are creativity, play, teamwork and empathy in our classrooms, our boardrooms or the public square? More importantly, how do we teach these critical skills?” In school we learn to compete, to win, to make the highest marks and try to become the best. But how do we teach future generations – and even our own generations in the workplaces and p...
Adults Learn Empathy, Innovation & Creativity with a Toy
December 14, 2016 22:23 - 47 minutes - 67 MBIlana Ben-Ari’s startup, Twenty One Toys, is part of a revolution. A toy revolution. On their website they ask: “Our revolution demands answers: Where are creativity, play, teamwork and empathy in our classrooms, our boardrooms or the public square? More importantly, how do we teach these critical skills?” In school we learn to compete, to win, to make the highest marks and try to become the best. But how do we teach future generations – and even our own generations in the workplaces and p...
PGP 21: Reclaim Play Unapologetically with Play Coach Ben Ross
December 07, 2016 08:00 - 41 minutes - 14.6 MBScience tells us how important play is for kids – for the development of their minds and ability to adapt. But what about adults? Once we reach the age of adulthood, and often even in the midst of adolescence, play is left behind. Ben Ross (a.k.a. The Flying Raccoon) passionately believes that this can’t be right. His mission is to reintegrate Play into the lives of all adults to “grow their ability to let go; to gain a calmer outlook and become more able to respond positively to the events ...
Reclaim Play Unapologetically with Play Coach Ben Ross
December 07, 2016 08:00 - 41 minutes - 17 MBScience tells us how important play is for kids – for the development of their minds and ability to adapt. But what about adults? Once we reach the age of adulthood, and often even in the midst of adolescence, play is left behind. Ben Ross (a.k.a. The Flying Raccoon) passionately believes that this can’t be right. His mission is to reintegrate Play into the lives of all adults to “grow their ability to let go; to gain a calmer outlook and become more able to respond positively to the events ...
PGP 20: Jerk Church: Community, Generosity & Sustainable Jackassery
November 30, 2016 08:00 - 41 minutes - 56.9 MBAmber Clisura is a force of nature. The good kind. And she has some very strong feelings about the vitality of play to share with us in this episode. She believes that how we play can shape our own lives as well as help to open up the possibility of joy and fun in the lives of others. She’s part of a community dedicated to song and pure play called Jerk Church that began in Oakland, California. They’re irreverent and fun, but they’re also dedicated to giving back. At Jerk Church, doing goo...
Jerk Church: Community, Generosity & Sustainable Jackassery
November 30, 2016 08:00 - 41 minutes - 58.5 MBAmber Clisura is a force of nature. The good kind. And she has some very strong feelings about the vitality of play to share with us in this episode. She believes that how we play can shape our own lives as well as help to open up the possibility of joy and fun in the lives of others. She’s part of a community dedicated to song and pure play called Jerk Church that began in Oakland, California. They’re irreverent and fun, but they’re also dedicated to giving back. At Jerk Church, doing goo...
Can Play Save Us?
November 19, 2016 08:00 - 43 minutes - 17.1 MBAs the post-election storms continue to rock the world, a group of play enthusiasts are coming together to ask the question, can play help us heal from this divisiveness and turmoil? One Facebook post really caught my imagination. It was entitled, “Can Play Save Us?” Mathias Poulsen, Co-founder & Chairman of the Board of the NGO CounterPlay in Denmark, began his post by saying, “I need to act.” He went on to explain how a playful perspective is more vital than ever right now and therefore, s...
PGP 19: Can Play Save Us? The Healing Power of Play for Ourselves and Our World
November 19, 2016 08:00 - 43 minutes - 15.3 MBAs the post-election storms continue to rock the world, a group of play enthusiasts are coming together to ask the question, can play help us heal from this divisiveness and turmoil? One Facebook post really caught my imagination. It was entitled, “Can Play Save Us?” Mathias Poulsen, Co-founder & Chairman of the Board of the NGO CounterPlay in Denmark, began his post by saying, “I need to act.” He went on to explain how a playful perspective is more vital than ever right now and therefore, s...
PGP 18: Designing Our Lives & Our World w/Artist Patrick Shearn
November 03, 2016 07:00 - 46 minutes - 63.6 MB“If you think about the human spirit – if we were to evolve to our highest state – what is that? It’s play.” – Artist Patrick Shearn Patrick Shearn is an artist and founder of Poetic Kinetics. He creates interactive, experimental art installations such as the recent Liquid Shard, a beautiful temporary installation above Pershing Square in Downtown Los Angeles. Made of holographic mylar that spanned 15,000 square feet, it rode on the wind up to 115 feet in the air. Liquid Shard brought hund...
Designing Our Lives & Our World w/Artist Patrick Shearn
November 03, 2016 07:00 - 46 minutes - 66.2 MB“If you think about the human spirit – if we were to evolve to our highest state – what is that? It’s play.” – Artist Patrick Shearn Patrick Shearn is an artist and founder of Poetic Kinetics. He creates interactive, experimental art installations such as the recent Liquid Shard, a beautiful temporary installation above Pershing Square in Downtown Los Angeles. Made of holographic mylar that spanned 15,000 square feet, it rode on the wind up to 115 feet in the air. Liquid Shard brought hund...
PGP 17: Fun with Emergency Prep! (For When Our Planet is Trying to Kill Us)
October 07, 2016 07:00 - 42 minutes - 15.1 MBNo one has ever promised us cozy and secure lives, but many choose to live in a state of denial when it comes to the fact that sometimes our planet is trying to kill us. As of the day this podcast is going live, Hurricane Matthew is pounding Florida. Just a few weeks ago, an earthquake alert was issued for the first time in the State of California. We were told to be ready for a possible earthquake with a magnitude of 7 or greater in the southern part of the state. These things aren’t fu...
PSA! Fun with Disaster Prep
October 07, 2016 07:00 - 42 minutes - 17.4 MBNo one has ever promised us cozy and secure lives, but many choose to live in a state of denial when it comes to the fact that sometimes our planet is trying to kill us. As of the day this podcast is going live, Hurricane Matthew is pounding Florida. Just a few weeks ago, an earthquake alert was issued for the first time in the State of California. We were told to be ready for a possible earthquake with a magnitude of 7 or greater in the southern part of the state. These things aren’t fu...
PGP 16: Chef Dave: A Hobby That Became a Lifeline
September 30, 2016 07:00 - 46 minutes - 16.5 MBChef David Weidman, or “Chef Dave” as he’s known to his admirers, is known for his spectacular mini-cheesecakes and desserts. But his fame among the Burning Man community is due to his generosity, passion and creativity in the dusty kitchen. On this episode, you’ll hear how cooking became a lifeline when he was a young boy struggling with a learning disability. He also talks about meeting Julia Child, partnering with a rocket scientist to create amazing frozen desserts in the harshest desert...
Chef Dave: A Hobby That Became a Lifeline
September 30, 2016 07:00 - 46 minutes - 18.6 MBChef David Weidman, or “Chef Dave” as he’s known to his admirers, is known for his spectacular mini-cheesecakes and desserts. But his fame among the Burning Man community is due to his generosity, passion and creativity in the dusty kitchen. On this episode, you’ll hear how cooking became a lifeline when he was a young boy struggling with a learning disability. He also talks about meeting Julia Child, partnering with a rocket scientist to create amazing frozen desserts in the harshest desert...
PGP 15: Innovations In Awe and Wonder
July 29, 2016 07:00 - 46 minutes - 16.2 MBWe don’t always know what we’re going to grow up to be. This week’s guest, AJ Freysteinson, didn’t know, but he followed a play-inspired path from the time he was a child that led him to become one of today’s leading innovators in 3D projection mapping, holographic art, and a lot of other unique and breath-taking visual solutions. You’ll hear what inspires him as well as the guiding principle behind the career decisions he’s made throughout his life. You’ll also hear how he refuels his own f...
PGP 15: Innovations In Awe and Wonder w/AJ Fresteinson
July 29, 2016 07:00 - 46 minutes - 16.2 MBWe don’t always know what we’re going to grow up to be. This week’s guest, AJ Freysteinson, didn’t know, but he followed a play-inspired path from the time he was a child that led him to become one of today’s leading innovators in 3D projection mapping, holographic art, and a lot of other unique and breath-taking visual solutions. You’ll hear what inspires him as well as the guiding principle behind the career decisions he’s made throughout his life. You’ll also hear how he refuels his own f...
Innovations In Awe and Wonder
July 29, 2016 07:00 - 46 minutes - 18.3 MBWe don’t always know what we’re going to grow up to be. This week’s guest, AJ Freysteinson, didn’t know, but he followed a play-inspired path from the time he was a child that led him to become one of today’s leading innovators in 3D projection mapping, holographic art, and a lot of other unique and breath-taking visual solutions. You’ll hear what inspires him as well as the guiding principle behind the career decisions he’s made throughout his life. You’ll also hear how he refuels his own f...
Keep Play Potentially Fatal
July 21, 2016 07:00 - 30 minutes - 13.3 MBIt’s easy to point a finger at over-protective parents, but don’t let yourself away with being over-protective of YOU. You’ll be missing all the fun. It’s so sad, right? Many kids don’t get to run free and play with sticks or climb dangerous jungle gyms anymore. But a lot of study has been done around how important it is for kids to explore and challenge themselves, even when it means they might get hurt. But as I always wonder, what about us adults? We need play in the same ways that ch...
PGP 14: Keep Play Potentially Fatal
July 21, 2016 07:00 - 30 minutes - 10.7 MBIt’s easy to point a finger at over-protective parents, but don’t let yourself away with being over-protective of YOU. You’ll be missing all the fun. It’s so sad, right? Many kids don’t get to run free and play with sticks or climb dangerous jungle gyms anymore. But a lot of study has been done around how important it is for kids to explore and challenge themselves, even when it means they might get hurt. But as I always wonder, what about us adults? We need play in the same ways that ch...
PGP 13: Burning Man and Other Playgrounds for Grownups
July 07, 2016 07:00 - 35 minutes - 12.6 MBWhen we were kids, everyone thought it was important for us to play. They even set up this weird thing called “recess” where we could encounter the awesome world of the playground. They knew it was good for us then, but what about now? As adults, no one seems to care about recess for us anymore. It was good for us then, and it’s vital for us now. But how do we find a playground like we had back then? One that’s a world unto itself? I started this show for that very reason. There are no teach...
Burning Man and Other Playgrounds for Grownups
July 07, 2016 07:00 - 35 minutes - 14.4 MBWhen we were kids, everyone thought it was important for us to play. They even set up this weird thing called “recess” where we could encounter the awesome world of the playground. They knew it was good for us then, but what about now? As adults, no one seems to care about recess for us anymore. It was good for us then, and it’s vital for us now. But how do we find a playground like we had back then? One that’s a world unto itself? I started this show for that very reason. There are no teach...
PGP 12: Finding Your Personal Playground
June 17, 2016 07:00 - 29 minutes - 41.1 MBKeeping your feet on the ground is the number one cause of boring, uninspired lives. In addition to taking care of ourselves and our families, we have every right to play and lead fun, fulfilling and interesting lives. It's one thing to know that and another to figure out how to do it. Especially if your feet have been on the ground for so long you forget how to have fun. This episode is the introduction to a series about finding a playground that sets you free to really experience the pow...
Finding Your Personal Playground
June 17, 2016 07:00 - 29 minutes - 42.4 MBKeeping your feet on the ground is the number one cause of boring, uninspired lives. In addition to taking care of ourselves and our families, we have every right to play and lead fun, fulfilling and interesting lives. It's one thing to know that and another to figure out how to do it. Especially if your feet have been on the ground for so long you forget how to have fun. This episode is the introduction to a series about finding a playground that sets you free to really experience the pow...
PGP 11: Escaping Your Cage - 3 Ways to Identify What’s Standing Between You and a Life You’ll Love
June 02, 2016 07:00 - 42 minutes - 15 MBDo you live in a cage? (Of course you don’t. Right?) That’s what we explore in this week’s episode of PlayGrounding. I’ll talk about ideas for how to identify whether you’re really as happy as you keep telling yourself you are, then help you identify your own personal cage so that you can start making plans to break out. And it was all inspired by a dog. Here’s what I promised you from this week’s episode: WOOP – A scientific strategy that people can use to find and fulfill their wishes a...
Escaping Your Cage
June 02, 2016 07:00 - 42 minutes - 17.2 MBDo you live in a cage? (Of course you don’t. Right?) That’s what we explore in this week’s episode of PlayGrounding. I’ll talk about ideas for how to identify whether you’re really as happy as you keep telling yourself you are, then help you identify your own personal cage so that you can start making plans to break out. And it was all inspired by a dog. Here’s what I promised you from this week’s episode: WOOP – A scientific strategy that people can use to find and fulfill their wishes a...
Primal Play - Making Fitness Fun for a Better Life Beyond the Gym
May 10, 2016 07:00 - 41 minutes - 16.1 MBPlay transforms lives, and this week’s guest, Martin Mapoma, believes one way to get the most out of play is by transforming our bodies. Martin is a fitness and nutrition expert who runs a youth strength and conditioning program called Primal Play. I got to talk to him about why he believes it’s so important to teach fitness to kids as early as possible, how he motivates them through play, and how we adults can do the same. Getting strong and gaining the ability to move well doesn’t have to ...
PGP 10: Primal Play - Making Fitness Fun for a Better Life Beyond the Gym
May 10, 2016 07:00 - 41 minutes - 14.7 MBPlay transforms lives, and this week’s guest, Martin Mapoma, believes one way to get the most out of play is by transforming our bodies. Martin is a fitness and nutrition expert who runs a youth strength and conditioning program called Primal Play. I got to talk to him about why he believes it’s so important to teach fitness to kids as early as possible, how he motivates them through play, and how we adults can do the same. Getting strong and gaining the ability to move well doesn’t have to ...
"Unemployed. Finally..." Take Charge, Make Choices & Do What You REALLY Want to Do.
May 03, 2016 07:00 - 44 minutes - 18.2 MBToday’s show exposes our limited point of view when it comes to what’s possible. The idea that we really can take charge of the order of events in our life can seem crazy. But don’t sell yourself out. The things you gave up when you decided to “be a grownup,” those things you always wanted, are probably still available to you. Hear from Heather Dowling about her one-woman show, Unemployed. Finally... It took 30 jobs in 30 years, but she is finally doing what she wants. It’s about her life ...
PGP 9: "Unemployed. Finally..." Take Charge, Make Choices & Do What You REALLY Want to Do.
May 03, 2016 07:00 - 44 minutes - 15.5 MBToday’s show exposes our limited point of view when it comes to what’s possible. The idea that we really can take charge of the order of events in our life can seem crazy. But don’t sell yourself out. The things you gave up when you decided to “be a grownup,” those things you always wanted, are probably still available to you. Hear from Heather Dowling about her one-woman show, Unemployed. Finally... It took 30 jobs in 30 years, but she is finally doing what she wants. It’s about her life ...
PGP 8: Married to a Joker - How My Husband Turns Heartache into Random Acts of Joy
April 28, 2016 07:00 - 28 minutes - 38.8 MBThis episode is posted a day late. Yes, I’m busted. The reason is that it was SO HARD to interview this particular person, let alone edit it. He’s a handful. He’s my husband. He’s the reason this podcast exists and the person who came up with its name. His name is Cupcake. Yes, Cupcake. Hear how the heartache of his youth became fuel for a life of generosity, empathy and love for anyone who crosses his path. He identifies best with Stuart Brown’s “joker” play personality, so it makes sense t...
Married to a Joker - How My Husband Turns Heartache into Random Acts of Joy
April 28, 2016 07:00 - 28 minutes - 40.3 MBThis episode is posted a day late. Yes, I’m busted. The reason is that it was SO HARD to interview this particular person, let alone edit it. He’s a handful. He’s my husband. He’s the reason this podcast exists and the person who came up with its name. His name is Cupcake. Yes, Cupcake. Hear how the heartache of his youth became fuel for a life of generosity, empathy and love for anyone who crosses his path. He identifies best with Stuart Brown’s “joker” play personality, so it makes sense t...
PGP 7: How Play Helps Us Show Up (Even When We Don't Feel Like It)
April 20, 2016 07:00 - 52 minutes - 18.6 MBHave you ever had a moment when you just needed to “show up” but couldn’t feel any less like being there? Many of us have, whether it be obligations to our jobs, families or friends. But oftentimes, “putting on a happy face” can be the least constructive approach. In this episode, actress and producer Michelle Barton shares tips from the acting world about how we can find authenticity and power in those difficult moments through play. In this episode, you’ll hear: How to connect with what...
How Play Helps Us Show Up (Even When We Don't Feel Like It)
April 20, 2016 07:00 - 52 minutes - 20.1 MBHave you ever had a moment when you just needed to “show up” but couldn’t feel any less like being there? Many of us have, whether it be obligations to our jobs, families or friends. But oftentimes, “putting on a happy face” can be the least constructive approach. In this episode, actress and producer Michelle Barton shares tips from the acting world about how we can find authenticity and power in those difficult moments through play. In this episode, you’ll hear: How to connect with what...
PGP 6: What is Your Play Personality?
April 12, 2016 07:00 - 39 minutes - 13.9 MB“Play is a state of mind, rather than an activity.” – Dr. Stuart Brown This week we get ready for a new round of upcoming guests by exploring the eight “Play Personalities” from Dr. Brown’s book, Play: How it Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination, and Invigorates the Soul. I look at the play personalities as a kind of menu. Some of them might be your usual comfort food while others are new and different, something you try to mix things up when you feel stuck. In the episodes to come, we...
What is Your Play Personality?
April 12, 2016 07:00 - 39 minutes - 16.6 MB“Play is a state of mind, rather than an activity.” – Dr. Stuart Brown This week we get ready for a new round of upcoming guests by exploring the eight “Play Personalities” from Dr. Brown’s book, Play: How it Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination, and Invigorates the Soul. I look at the play personalities as a kind of menu. Some of them might be your usual comfort food while others are new and different, something you try to mix things up when you feel stuck. In the episodes to come, we...
PGP 5: What Does Play Have To Do With Health, Wellness and Professional Fulfillment?
April 04, 2016 07:00 - 35 minutes - 12.4 MBAmazing things happen inside of our brains when we play. As Dr. Stuart Brown wrote, play is “a profound biological process. It has evolved over eons in many animal species to promote survival. It shapes the brain and makes animals smarter and more adaptable. In higher animals, it fosters empathy and makes possible complex social groups. For us, play lies at the core of creativity and innovation.” It’s not easy to define play, but in this episode, you’ll hear Dr. Brown’s definition as well as...
What Does Play Have To Do With Health, Wellness and Professional Fulfillment?
April 04, 2016 07:00 - 35 minutes - 15.1 MBAmazing things happen inside of our brains when we play. As Dr. Stuart Brown wrote, play is “a profound biological process. It has evolved over eons in many animal species to promote survival. It shapes the brain and makes animals smarter and more adaptable. In higher animals, it fosters empathy and makes possible complex social groups. For us, play lies at the core of creativity and innovation.” It’s not easy to define play, but in this episode, you’ll hear Dr. Brown’s definition as well as...
#30DayFunChallenge - Play and the Battle Against Anxiety & Depression
March 27, 2016 07:00 - 43 minutes - 16.2 MBWhen battling burnout or even something as serious as anxiety or depression, constantly seeking ways to fix yourself might not be the best strategy. Taking care of yourself by having fun can help retrain your brain, improve your mental health, make you more productive and it might even help you to become an inspiration to others. Discover comedienne and vegan cooking instructor Megan Sadd’s strategy for how to focus on joy. In her battle with depression, Megan turned down good money and se...