Creative and Curious Club

The Science of Play: How Having Fun Fuels Creativity


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What if the secret to unlocking your most creative ideas isn’t working harder—but playing more? 🤯

In this episode of The Creative & Curious Podcast, we dive into the science behind play and creativity, exploring research-backed insights on why having fun makes you more innovative, less stressed, and better at problem-solving.

Inside this episode, you’ll learn:

  • How Dr. Stuart Brown’s research shows that play enhances creativity and cognitive flexibility.
  • Why unstructured creative time is essential for adults—not just kids.
  • How Steve Jobs, Albert Einstein, and Nobel Prize winners used playfulness to spark their best ideas.
  • Three simple ways to introduce play into your creative routine today.


If you’ve been feeling creatively stuck, this episode will show you how to break free and have fun again!

Listen now & rediscover the joy of creativity.




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Creative and Curious ClubBy Leanne Foley