The Neuroscience of Play and How Playfulness is a Building Block of Wellness With Psychotherapist, TJ Matton of The Playful Revolution | Part 1

TJ Matton, the founder of The Playful Revolution joins the podcast to talk all about how playfulness plays a role in wellness. As adults, a lot of us neglect play in our lives. 

TJ helps adults use play to build a life you love and deserve, one filled with authentic, liberated joy. As a social worker, psychotherapist, and clinical-coach, she helps you reconnect with your playful self and cultivate joy every-single-day.

Topics discussed in this episode:

  • How TJ became a play scientist.

  • What is play?

  • The neuroscience behind play

  • Play personalities and different types of play. 

  • How play is beneficial to our wellbeing 

  • Why it needs to be included in life as adults

  • What is play coaching and why is it helpful?

  • Where to start if you want more play - tune into the next episode to learn more about this!

  • A way to connect with TJ in person at Maria’s Emotional Fitness Studio in Annapolis, MD https://thecoachingtherapist.com/emotional-fitness-studio/

“Play is both this frivolous, stupid thing, and also the essential to our wellbeing in our community and beings.” - TJ Matton

Connect with TJ:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theplayfulrevolution

Website: https://www.theplayfulrevolution.com/

Freebie: Jumpstart Joy https://www.theplayfulrevolution.com/jumpstart-joy

Play Your Way: https://www.theplayfulrevolution.com/play-your-way

Book a free call with TJ: https://calendly.com/theplayfulrevolution/30min?month=2023-10&kuid=34364fce-f74f-4d62-8254-4c8b84f48cb0&kref=oJpCv1GBN6Xc&kuid=4ae1a8f9-0e26-4b17-862e-41b0d7cbe81c&kref=LdZMhuago9Yf


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Elizabeth, Tara & Maria

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Let’s connect and keep the conversation going!

Tara De Leon, Master Personal Trainer

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Maria Winters, LCPC, NCC

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Elizabeth Harris, MS, RDN, LDN

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