Harness the Power of Play for Lower Stress and Greater Happiness
From Easy Stress Cures by Stephen Carter
February 26, 2026 · 13 min
About this episode
This episode explores how play can reduce stress and enhance happiness based on scientific studies.
In this episode you and I identify how to harness the power of play to lower stress and enhance your happiness based on sciencetific studies. Resource: "Play reduces stress and lifts wellbeing – and adults benefit as much as children do". Website: TheConversation.com. Link: https://theconversation.com/play-reduces-stress-and-lifts-wellbeing-and-adults-benefit-as-much-as-children-do-264767 --- Host: Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com. Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com --- Technical information: Initial recording and editing with Twisted Wave. Additional edits with Amadeus Pro, T De-esser, and Waves Voice ReGen. Microphone: SE DynaCaster DCM8. --- Keywords: joy, emotional_wellbeing,
People in this episode
Host: Stephen Carter
Topics covered
- play
- stress reduction
- happiness
- wellbeing
- scientific studies
Keywords
- joy
- emotional wellbeing
- stress relief
- happiness
- play
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: TheConversation.com
Books & works: Play reduces stress and lifts wellbeing – and adults benefit as much as children do
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