The Happiness Playbook
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How It All Began
Ever wonder how Play Theory got started? I sit down with Janna Hargadon and talk about the origins of Take Note Troupe, the theater program where Play Theory was conceived. Without Janna, Take Note Tr
To Find Yourself, Lose Yourself
To find ourselves we have to look past our reflection and see the others in our sphere of influence. As we do this we’ll develop deeper connection and more satisfying relationships. In this episode we
Pain Happens, Suffering is Optional
Pain is a very real part of our lives. It’s unavoidable. It's even essential for our well being. But what about suffering? All suffering is pain without acceptance. This is where the PLAY THEORY prin
When the Game Stops Being Fun
Has this ever happened to you? You’re enjoying an evening of cards with friends and someone gets unlucky one time too many and suddenly everyone is walking on eggshells cause they know that person is
Don't Be a Goldfish, Get a Drishti
In this episode we’re focusing on the PLAY THEORY principle, Be Present and the power of focus. Another word for focus is attention. The longer our attention span the greater our ability to focus. So
Overcoming Eating disorders with Ryann Bailey Wawro (Part 2)
Part 2 of our conversation with Ryann Bailey Wawro about her journey through eating disorders.
Overcoming Eating disorders with Ryann Bailey Wawro (Part 1)
This convo with Ryann Bailey Wawro about creativity, crossing into adulthood from adolescence and her journey with eating disorders is not to be missed. We reminisce about some choice memories and add
Got Kigatsuku?
In this episode we learn about Kigatsuku (Key gots cuh) a Japanese word meaning “an inner spirit to act without being told what to do. The ability to focus is at the root of this principle cause that’
The Power of Practice
Do you have a happiness practice? Practice is the act of rehearsing a behavior repeatedly in order to master a skill. In today's episode we talk about why you need to practise happiness regularly (yes
Antifragile: Stress is a Good Thing?
Can stress be a good thing, even a necessary thing? We're exploring the idea of Antifragility and how it relates to the Play Theory principles, Accept and Build and Let Go and Play. Play of the Week: