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Grow Younger: The Transformative Power of Play

Grow Younger: The Transformative Power of Play

Update: 2025-10-16
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When was the last time you truly played or laughed so hard your stomach hurt, felt completely free, and forgot about stress, bills, and responsibilities?
In this powerful and uplifting solo episode, Kelly Siegel reminds us that healing doesn’t just happen in therapy, it happens in play, laughter, and freedom.

From childhood trauma to adulthood burnout, Kelly shares his own struggle with “growing up too fast” and the lessons that taught him why play is medicine, laughter is therapy, and joy is power.

If life’s gotten too serious, this episode will help you reawaken your inner kid and rediscover the fun, light, and creativity you’ve buried under the chaos of adulthood.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
💡 Why healing requires fun, laughter, and freedom.
💡 How to reconnect with your inner child through play.
💡 The emotional and physical benefits of laughter.
💡 Why adults must unlearn “being serious” to find peace.
💡 A step-by-step challenge to bring joy back into your daily life.

Main Points:
00:00 Intro
01:23 Reawaken Your Inner Kid
03:20 Why Seriousness Kills Your Spirit
06:23 Play's Power: Healing and Relationships
08:42 Simple, Powerful Ways to Play Again
11:42 Play is Not a Luxury; It's a Lifeline

💬 What’s one playful thing you’ll do this week to reconnect with your inner kid? Drop it in the comments 👇

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