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49. Why Play is the Gateway to Authenticity (plus 3 tips)
🎉 Get ready to unleash your inner kiddo, because in this episode, Jewel is diving headfirst into the magical world of PLAY! 🛝✨ She’s serving up some serious truth bombs about how play isn’t just silly fun (though it totally is)—it’s a game-changing way to shut down that grumpy inner critic, reconnect with your awesome, authentic self, and break free from old “I’m not enough” nonsense. 💃🧠💥
From belly laughs to bold self-expression, Jewel shows how being present and playful can create real, meaningful connections—and boost your emotional well-being while you’re at it. 🧩💕 Plus, she’s got easy, joy-sparking tips to help grown-ups (yes, YOU!) bring more play into everyday life. Spoiler alert: adulthood doesn’t mean fun is over—it means we finally get to play on purpose. 🎨🥳💫
Ready to press play on a more joyful, authentic you? Let’s gooo! 🚀
00:00 - Intro
01:20 - Why Play Is The Gateway to Authenticity
14:15 - Ways to Play More As An Adult
18:52 - Outro
You’ll Learn:
Authenticity comes from play, not just deep introspection.
Play helps turn off the inner critic and fosters presence.
Being authentic means being fully present without filtering.
Play can help return us to our original, unfiltered selves.
Social perfectionism can be countered with playful interactions.
Shared joy through play builds psychological resilience.
Play allows for unfiltered expression and spontaneity.
Presence is a key component of charisma and connection.
Adults can incorporate play into their lives in simple ways.
Play is essential for reconnecting with our true selves.
💡 Love this episode? Share it with a friend who needs to hear this!
If you are new here, WELCOME! The Socially Delightful Podcast is an edu-tainment podcast created for the big-hearted girlies who want to not just feel more confident but DELIGHT in themselves, delight in socializing and other people, and create delightful friendships and relationships. We are on a mission to create a culture of connection in our modern world, and to more DAMSELS LIVING IN SOCIAL DELIGHT.
Your host Jewel (from @ConnectionWithJewel) is a future therapist, overly certified coach, and human-connection obsessed, imperfect human. Jewel has helped 65+ people through her one-on-one program, and is now going to be helping YOU through her podcast! If you want Jewel’s help becoming your most socially delighted self, check out her one-on-one program, group program, retreats and MORE at www.connectionwithjewel.com!
This ain’t your average self-help podcast. Each week, through stories and shenanigans and laughs and modern philosophy, Jewel will be LIGHTING YOU THE F UP so you can enjoy being yourself and fill up your cup through connecting to the other people around you. And help create a culture of connection and SOCIAL DELIGHT.
If you wanted to leave me a review, I would be elated! I read every single one so let me know what you love about the show!
Hang out awhile! Be sure to hit subscribe and connect with me here:
Instagram: www.instagram.com/connectionwithjewel
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifecoachjewel
Website: www.connectionwithjewel.com
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By Jewel Hohman🎉 Get ready to unleash your inner kiddo, because in this episode, Jewel is diving headfirst into the magical world of PLAY! 🛝✨ She’s serving up some serious truth bombs about how play isn’t just silly fun (though it totally is)—it’s a game-changing way to shut down that grumpy inner critic, reconnect with your awesome, authentic self, and break free from old “I’m not enough” nonsense. 💃🧠💥
From belly laughs to bold self-expression, Jewel shows how being present and playful can create real, meaningful connections—and boost your emotional well-being while you’re at it. 🧩💕 Plus, she’s got easy, joy-sparking tips to help grown-ups (yes, YOU!) bring more play into everyday life. Spoiler alert: adulthood doesn’t mean fun is over—it means we finally get to play on purpose. 🎨🥳💫
Ready to press play on a more joyful, authentic you? Let’s gooo! 🚀
00:00 - Intro
01:20 - Why Play Is The Gateway to Authenticity
14:15 - Ways to Play More As An Adult
18:52 - Outro
You’ll Learn:
Authenticity comes from play, not just deep introspection.
Play helps turn off the inner critic and fosters presence.
Being authentic means being fully present without filtering.
Play can help return us to our original, unfiltered selves.
Social perfectionism can be countered with playful interactions.
Shared joy through play builds psychological resilience.
Play allows for unfiltered expression and spontaneity.
Presence is a key component of charisma and connection.
Adults can incorporate play into their lives in simple ways.
Play is essential for reconnecting with our true selves.
💡 Love this episode? Share it with a friend who needs to hear this!
If you are new here, WELCOME! The Socially Delightful Podcast is an edu-tainment podcast created for the big-hearted girlies who want to not just feel more confident but DELIGHT in themselves, delight in socializing and other people, and create delightful friendships and relationships. We are on a mission to create a culture of connection in our modern world, and to more DAMSELS LIVING IN SOCIAL DELIGHT.
Your host Jewel (from @ConnectionWithJewel) is a future therapist, overly certified coach, and human-connection obsessed, imperfect human. Jewel has helped 65+ people through her one-on-one program, and is now going to be helping YOU through her podcast! If you want Jewel’s help becoming your most socially delighted self, check out her one-on-one program, group program, retreats and MORE at www.connectionwithjewel.com!
This ain’t your average self-help podcast. Each week, through stories and shenanigans and laughs and modern philosophy, Jewel will be LIGHTING YOU THE F UP so you can enjoy being yourself and fill up your cup through connecting to the other people around you. And help create a culture of connection and SOCIAL DELIGHT.
If you wanted to leave me a review, I would be elated! I read every single one so let me know what you love about the show!
Hang out awhile! Be sure to hit subscribe and connect with me here:
Instagram: www.instagram.com/connectionwithjewel
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifecoachjewel
Website: www.connectionwithjewel.com