Why Adults Need Play

About this episode

Lauren explores the importance of play for adults and its benefits for healing, creativity, and well-being.

Tune into the newest episode of our Energy Works Podcast, where science meets spirit to help you heal, energize, and thrive. What if play is the missing key to healing, better sleep, and longevity?In this solo episode, Lauren explores how play supports neuroplasticity, enhances creativity, and improves both physical and emotional well-being. Drawing on research, she shares how top innovators often have a strong background in hands-on imaginative play, and why that matters for performance and problem-solving.Lauren explains how humans are uniquely wired to continue playing into adulthood, and how doing so can boost learning, reduce stress, and even improve sleep quality. She offers simple, practical ways to bring more play into your daily life.If you’ve been feeling burned out, stuck, or low on energy, this episode is an invitation to reconnect with joy, curiosity, and the healing power of play. Now available wherever you get your podcasts!Chapters:00:00 Introduction00:36 The Science Behind Play and the Brain02:51 How Play Boosts Productivity & Creativity04:20 Why Humans Are Wired to Keep Playing05:13 Skiing, Movement, and Joyful Expression08:08 Tools for Neuroplasticity…

People in this episode

Host: Lauren Walker

Topics covered

• play
• neuroplasticity
• creativity
• well-being
• stress reduction
• sleep quality

Keywords

• play
• neuroplasticity
• creativity
• well-being
• stress
• sleep
• longevity
• health

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