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 Let’s connect and keep the conversation going!   Our resources: The Ultimate Self Care Planner: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.ck.page/9e817ab37e Get Audible: https://www.audibletrial.com/wellnessrebranded Save 10% on Happii when you use this link - https://happii.today/WELLNESS Tara De Leon, Master Personal Trainer Email: [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tara_de_leon_fitness   Maria Winters, LCPC, NCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coaching_therapist/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/MWcoachingtherapy Website: www.thecoachingtherapist.com   Elizabeth Harris, MS, RDN, LDN FB: Health and Healing with Intuitive Eating community https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthandhealingwithintuitiveeating Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ElizabethHarrisNutrition   What was YOUR takeaway? Share it on socials and don’t forget to tag us so we can share it too!   What would YOU like us to discuss? We want to make this show helpful and effective, so reach out and let us know!