Untangling the Knots: Immersive Play as the Future of Adult Healing | Strother Gaines

Are you ready to untangle the behavioral "knots" caused by rigidity and self-judgment? 

Many of us struggle with Personal Growth because we feel trapped, unable to shed the shame that accompanies failure. 

The deepest path to genuine alignment, however, might not be found on a couch, but through the surprising power of Adult Play.

This is the central promise of Immersive Play Therapy, an interesting approach operating at the intersection of psychology and creative arts.

It’s an innovative space offering a "safe experimental space" for Creative Healing, where we move beyond analysis and into action. 

By stepping into a new Role-Play Therapy identity, we can potentially unlock an expanded sense of self and learn to master the "rupture and repair" process.

Discover how this unique work helps you reclaim your inner agency, transforming play from a pastime into a vital tool for profound, lasting change.

Full Article: http://www.magicademy.club/neuroarts/play-therapy-for-adults-healing-through-immersive-experience-strother-gaines

MicroChallenge: http://www.magicademy.club/microchallenges/untangle-the-knots-inspired-by-strother-gaines

#ImmersivePlayTherapy, #AdultPlay, #HealingShame, #AuthenticAbundance, #RolePlayTherapy, #PersonalGrowth, #CreativeHealing

00:00 Introduction to Immersive Play and Therapy

01:38 How would Strother greet an alien?

02:15 What is Play Therapy?

05:49 Immersive Play in Action- role of the costume

09:39 Explore gender expression in the world through play

12:30 How the world's expectations keep us small

13:55 Play release us from deep shame

16:00 We secretly crave to live in another world through play

17:41 Some science behind play

20:46 Future tech and healing

27:25 Childlike Wonder and Adult Creativity

31:56 Strother's miniature collection

34:28 Strother's MAGIC

What is non-anxious leadership?

What if true leadership begins from a non-anxious space—in the deeper awareness of your body and spirit? 

In this @MAGICademy episode on non-anxious leadership, clinical psychologist @Dr. Nathan Brown explores how tuning into your body’s early signals can help reduce stress, enhance creativity, and foster a calm, centered presence rooted in spiritual wellbeing. 

Using a biopsychosocial approach, discover practical ways to notice physical sensations and shift into a balanced state that supports mindful decision-making and authentic connection. 

Whether leading a team or navigating life’s challenges, learn how integrating embodied awareness with spiritual wellbeing can help you cultivate leadership that is clear, compassionate, and non-anxious.

Full Article: http://www.magicademy.club/wonder-leadership/non-anxious-leadership-the-intelligence-youve-been-missing-dr-nathan-brown

Inner Atlas MicroChallenge: https://app.magicademy.club/

#NonAnxiousLeadership, #SpiritualWellbeing, #EmbodiedAwareness, #MindfulDecisionMaking, #CalmPresence, #BodySignals, #StressManagement, #AuthenticConnection, #Compassion, #LeadershipDevelopment

00:00 Highlight

01:31 How would Dr. Nathan greet an alien?

03:57 Understanding the Arousal Curve

06:50 Organizations as Emotional Systems

08:54 Creativity peaks at the arousal curve

13:02 The Limbic system regulates arousal

17:03 Case Study

22:50 Practical Strategies for Non-Anxious Leadership (bio-psycho-social)

28:54 Address anxiety through a biopsychosocial perspective

29:16 Episode Recap

31:04 Dr. Nathan's childhood play

32:46 The role of wonder

34:14 A mental gym?

35:24 Dr. Nathan's MAGIC

I still remember the first day VR filmmaker Carlos Austin guided me in this mesmerizing virtual world as our avatars swung together with dolphins in deep ocean waters~

Until this day, I can still “hear” the singing sounds, “touch” the smooth belly of a playful dolphin, and “see” the deep blue waters surrounding us.Carlos invested decades in the space of wedding photography, something my dad also did for a while before he pivoted into a different path.

Back then, when I followed my dad around across all kinds of weddings, I would find myself totally submerged in the pure joy of witnessing two people finding each other with deep love and a healthy dose of anxiety after navigating the unpredictable waters called life.That was a moment of pure magic.

As for Carlos, eight years ago, an interesting experience pivoted him into making VR films. In this MAGICademy conversation, we will explore what it takes to be a filmmaker in the virtual world, and how we can learn a thing or two in our day-to-day collaborative life on perspective-taking, just like a filmmaker.

Full article: http://www.magicademy.club/neuroarts/filmmakers-eye-how-to-take-perspectives-through-vr-storytelling-carlos-austin

Practice to witness, hold complexity, and weave multiple truths into understanding through the Filmmaker’s Eye Challenge: https://app.magicademy.club/FilmmakerEyeCoverPage

#PerspectiveTaking, #VRStorytelling, #ImmersiveFilmmaking, #VirtualRealityFilmmaker, #AuthenticConnection, #MultiCameraVR, #perspectiveshift

Do you know what it would feel like if you were a big whale hearing noises from big freighters deep in the ocean? 

Can you imagine yourself “hearing” the engine rumbling, horn blasting, and propelling churning? 

Can you “see” the bright lights constantly and unpredictably interrupt your soothing darkness?

How does it feel to be surrounded by the sounds of the deep ocean—until industrial noise crashes over you like a wave?

This is a moment of ocean sound pollution. 

I am not even aware that was a thing before this conversation. 

Through such an experience, you're not just learning about ocean noise pollution. You're feeling it in your body, your emotions, your spirit, as if you were a kid again.

This is the difference between awareness and presence, between consuming information and embodying understanding.

If you are curious, dive into our conversation with @Sabastiaan Smink about creating moments to anchor us in the present, even in our hyper-distractive age.

Full article: http://www.magicademy.club/neuroarts/deep-understanding-through-embodied-stories-sebastiaan-smink

MicroChallenge: http://www.magicademy.club/microchallenges/embodied-awareness-inspired-by-sebastiaan-smink

#ImmersiveExperienceDesign #OceanSoundPollution #EmbodiedKnowing #Creativity #MindfulTech #PresentMoment #EmbodiedArt #Escapism #EmbodiedConsciousness #InnerPeace #DigitalDetox #HumanityWithAI

The Three Pillars of Wise Leadership | Dr. Gregory Stebbins

What if leadership wasn’t about the burden to be the smartest in the room with all the tactics and strategies, or having all the answers?

What if leadership is simply a gentle start from the heart?

Starting from the heart is to cultivate self-wisdom through presence and deep self-reflection, nurturing relationships through acceptance and clarity, and designing conscious structures to value collective psychological safety and childlike wonder.

When these come together, they form what @Dr. Greg calls the wisdom of the heart.

In this @MAGICademy conversation, we explore a conscious model of heart-centered leadership, rooted in compassion, empathy, and authentic connection, creating work spaces that are human, humane, and future-ready.

It’s not about being perfect—it’s about breathing, learning from experience, and choosing connection over fear. 

Because at the end of the day, leadership is less about power and more about connection.

✨ Breathe. Stay present. Lead with heart.

Full article: https://www.magicademy.club/wonder-leadership/the-three-pillars-of-wise-leadership-dr-gregory-stebbins

Hop on a microchallenge to discover your inner wisdom: https://www.magicademy.club/microchallenges/inner-wisdom-inspired-by-dr-greg-stebbins

#WiseLeadership #HeartCenteredLeadership #SelfWisdom #RelationalWisdom #OrganizationalWisdom #WisdomOfTheHeart #ConsciousLeadership #MindfulLeadership #AuthenticLeadership #PsychologicalSafety #ChildlikeWonder #CollectiveFlourishing #LeadWithHeart #FutureOfLeadership

Unlock the power within with Tricia Eastman on the latest episode of @MAGICademy Podcast. @Tricia Eastman, a global thought leader and initiated medicine woman, explores the transformative practice of inner alchemy—the process of turning fear, ego, and ancestral wounds into spiritual gold. Through sacred healing, soul retrieval, and deep presence, she teaches us how to embrace our cracks and imperfections as part of our unique vessel of power and authenticity.Discover how perfectionism is tied to the illusion of control and the healing power of acceptance, presence, and self-love. Learn practical insights on somatic healing and breathwork to reconnect with your body and reclaim your inner strength. This episode dives deep into indigenous wisdom, ancestral trauma, and the path to spiritual sovereignty.Tune in to reclaim your inner power in a low-key manner, transform your inner fears, and celebrate your authentic, imperfect, yet beautiful self. 💫https://www.magicademy.club/spirituality/indigenous-wisdom-alchemy-and-human-potential-with-tricia-eastmanIf curious, welcome to hop on this 5-day mini journey to reclaim your inner power: https://www.magicademy.club/microchallenges/reclaiming-inner-power-inspired-by-tricia-eastman#InnerAlchemy #ReclaimYourPower #TriciaEastman #MAGICademyPodcast #SpiritualHealing #AncestralWisdom #SoulRetrieval #SelfLove #Presence #SomaticHealing #Authenticity #IndigenousWisdom #SpiritualGrowth #mentalwellness 00:00 Intro to Tricia and Seeding Consciousness01:20 Inner Alchemy and Soul Retrieval04:16 Reclaiming Your Power05:52 How to perceive perfectionism from indigenous culture?08:16 How ritual and prayer cures our perfectionism?11:43 Dogma prevents us from growing spiritually13:24 Reclaiming Personal Power through self validation15:41 Reclaim our power by being present18:21 The Importance of Breath and Somatic Therapy21:51 Healing the fascia to release deep trauma and restrictive thinking24:28 Tricia's childhood play & MAGIC29:12 No matter who we are, life is a gift

What if abundance wasn't just possible—but inevitable? 

In this MAGICademy conversation with VR/AI pioneer Alvin Wang Graylin sees AI productivity exploding so dramatically that we'll transition from fighting over resources to having more than we know what to do with. Think "universal high income" where everyone lives comfortably while working maybe one day a week. 

In this post-scarcity reality, war becomes pointless (why fight for oil when energy is free?), stress vanishes (why worry about rent when housing is abundant?), and human potential explodes as we finally pursue our true gifts instead of survival jobs. 

"We won't work because we need income," Graylin explains. "We'll work because we want to contribute." The technology to create this abundance exists today—the question is whether we'll distribute it or hoard it.

#AbundanceMindset #VirtualReality #Metaverse #ArtificialIntelligence #FutureOfWork #DigitalEquality #ImmersiveTechnology #TechLeadership

Explore more & hop on a 5-day microchallenge on the global kitchen to expand our abundance muscle ;):

https://www.magicademy.club/wonder-leadership/build-an-abundantly-playful-society-with-ai/xr-alvin-wang-graylin

What if there's a different way to think about developing skills? In this @MAGICademy conversation, Dr. Mark Johnson shares some fascinating insights through a simple paper-folding exercise that reveals something surprising about how we master new abilities. 

We explore ideas like "latency"—the gap between hearing instructions and applying them—and why storytelling seems to help skills stick better. 

Whether you're developing your own capabilities, helping others build theirs, or just curious about how we get better at things, there might be something here worth discovering. Feel free to grab a piece of paper and follow along.

#GuidedDiscovery #ReduceLatency #ActiveSkillDev #Storytelling #LociMethod #EnhanceMemory #CreativityAndInnovation

Explore further to connect with the guest: http://www.magicademy.club/learning-science/the-origami-lesson-what-one-simple-experiment-revealed-about-how-we-learn-dr-mark-johnson 

MicroChallenge: http://www.magicademy.club/microchallenges/question-everything-inspired-by-dr-mark-johnson

Chapter: 

00:00 Introduction to Active Discovery in Learning

00:50 The Importance of Engagement in Learning

02:49 Understanding Latency in Learning

04:34 How do we teach traditionally (paper folding demo)

08:18 How do we teach with latency in mind (paper folding demo)

09:51 How does reducing latency expedite skill dev?

11:33 How does peer evaluation enhance skill dev?

11:49 The Interplay of Evaluation and Creation

14:25 The Relevance of Learning in Real-World Applications

14:49 Exploring Fink's Taxonomy

16:25 Innovation Through Active Discovery

19:17 The Power of Storytelling in Learning

20:14 Recall words through Loci visualization

29:11 Why is interacting with the learning object so important

31:41 Childlike Wonder and Vitality

34:32 Oh, learning is guided discovery!

40:10 Learning from the Next Generation

42:24 Adapting Teaching Methods for Modern Learners

43:00 Dr. Mark's MAGIC

There was a moment when Judy Tuwaletstiwa stood crying in a Van Gogh exhibit, something cracking open in her heart that had been closed since childhood. She rushed home and made her first drawing in 20 years—launching a 50-year artistic journey that would take her from California studios to painting murals in war-torn Ukraine.

Now in her 80s, Judy has discovered something remarkable: art isn't just for galleries. It's a pathway to presence, a tool for letting go of control, and maybe the secret to healing our divided world. Her prescription for stressed leaders? Keep clay in your desk drawer. Her definition of mistakes? Doorways to new ways of seeing.

This is a @magicademy conversation about art as pilgrimage, time as magic, and why wisdom might just run through your hands.

#ProcessBasedArt, #LettingGo, #PresentMomentAwareness, #CreativeLeadership, #ChildlikeWonder, #ArtTherapy, #CrossCulturalConnection, #HealingThroughCreativity

Explore further with a micro-challenge: www.magicademy.club/neuroarts/let-magic-in-how-process-based-creation-transforms-leaders-judy-tuwaletstiwa

In today's @MAGICademy episode, we dive deep into the essential concept of digital well-being with our guest, @Caitlin Krause, founder of MindWise and author of 'Digital Wellbeing.'

Caitlin unpacks a timely framework that redefines well-being beyond traditional notions, revealing how leaders and teams can transform their relationship with technology from defense to empowerment. Discover how fostering psychological safety, embracing the power of imagination, and practicing her 'three A's' of mindfulness—awareness, advancing, and authenticity—can supercharge performance and build thriving, resilient teams in our increasingly AI-driven world.

🎧 Full episode with Phygital Wellbeing MicroChallenge: https://www.magicademy.club/wonder-leadership/leadership-wellbeing-index-co-flourishing-in-the-future-of-work-caitlin-krause

#LeadershipWellbeingIndex #FutureOfWork #Leadership #Resilience #MAGICademyPodcast #TeamPerformance #mindfulness