Life, Leisure, and the Pursuit of Happiness

I do the research so you don't have to! Join us as we explore the relationship of Maslow's hierarchy of needs and recreation selection. How the participant approaches the activity is often more important than the activity itself. Many needs can be met through the same activity, depending on the participant's attitude, effort, and goals.

Recreation Example: basketball

Physiological needs met through exercise

Safety needs meet through existing with a clear set of rules and boundaries

Love and belongingness meet through teammate, coach, and crowd support

Self-esteem meet through wins, accomplishments, significant contributions

Self-actualization met though exertion of maximum effort to reach fullest potential, pushing beyond previous skill level or stats, possibly reaching a FLOW state of ease and "in the zone"

Join us as we explore theories behind why people recreate. This is the first episode of a series I like to call "I did the research, so you don't have to".

Join this exclusive interview with a very special Therapeutic Recreation patient where we understand the benefits of holistic, patient-centered care. This conversation is filled with raw emotion, inspirational and spiritual tidbits, professional advice for those in healthcare fields, and advocacy for patients who would benefit from the care of a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist.

Join the fun as I converse with a beach volleyball college athlete about the importance of having various hobbies for when life surprises you. We also touch on navigating through your identity as a dedicated athlete.

Mini episode consisting of personal leisure and CTRS career updates

Unsure what Recreation Therapy is or if it's right for you? Join us as we share career insights from of a young Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist. We also cover topics on Horticulture Therapy!

What is "flow"? How do we achieve a flow state? Join me as I share information about the positive psychological and leisure philosophical term "flow", coined by Dr. Csikszentmihalyi.

Join me in a conversation with Paige, a board-certified music therapist, to learn about the powers of music in supporting your goals.

Hey guys! Thank you for being here. In this episode I will introduce what this podcast is all about starting with a little get to know me. This is an authentic peek behind my passion for recreation as an essential element to life and the pursuit of happiness. I'll briefly share a little about the career field of Recreational Therapy and set the scene for what's to come. Let's dive in!