What are you more afraid of... Ghosts, Zombies or Clowns? For three fourths of Americans the answer is none of the above. If you can relate to clammy hands and the knee knocking terror of speaking in front of a group then this episode is for you. We'll cover how to use the four Play […]

What part of your life is a struggle? A barking dog, a bank account in the red, poor health? If you want to make a change then you'll need to accept where you are and build from there. Denying where you're really at is like getting directions on your map app and listing your location […]

Have you ever played a game with someone who despite losing is still able to laugh and smile? This means they are at peace with themselves and aren’t defining their worth on circumstances that are out of their control. If we can’t manage to keep our cool when the stakes are low, how will we […]

Flight cancelations? Lost Luggage? No Problem. In this special video episode (watch here on Play Theory's Youtube Channel) LaRee and Adeline Florence sit down together to share how Play Theory improved the outcome of their recent trip to Machu Picchu and their time on the beautiful Cordillera Huayhuash Circuit trek in Peru. Videos and photos of […]

Wanna learn more about your super power? Listen up. Science has proven that just by thinking we can cure stress-related insomnia, and lessen the side effects of cancer treatment, like fatigue and nausea. The many faith practices and wisdom traditions that focus on the power of our belief have tapped into this superpower. There are […]

In this episode we're talking about looking outward instead of inward. Looking at another’s need and seeking to fulfill it instead of our own is counter intuitive. We all have needs and being hangry is real. Looking outward doesn’t have to happen at the expense of meeting our own needs. It may mean making some […]

There will always be problems to focus on. We find happiness when instead of resenting them, we accept them and recognize them for what they are, opportunities for growth and development. There is no happiness without acceptance. And only when we accept and build on the circumstances we are in can we truly bloom where […]

Games are created to have fun while pursuing a goal. Video games have set pathways to accomplish the game’s mission. There are rewards built in to keep us engaged. We can let go and play and apply these same tactics by turning tasks into quests, setting up rewards and creating stimulating experiences that keep us […]

Do you have intentional practices that improve your feelings of happiness and joy? In life we can't control everything that comes our way but we can control how we react. Being mindful and developing equanimity helps us manage the ups and downs of everyday life and helps us savor the precious passing moments. With an […]

In this episode we continue our conversation with Janna Hargadon, the co-founder of Take Note Troupe, about how Play Theory began. We'll even learn a little Latin: Homines Dum docent, discunt. This idea, that when we teach we learn, is a powerful tool to help us deepen our understanding of ideas and practices we value […]