Episode 209: Can You Be Playful When Life Feels Like a Mess? with Lou Blaser
Dec 04, 2024
When life gets heavy, do you know how to lighten up?
Life can be overwhelming—whether it’s personal challenges, global events, or just the daily grind of “adulting.” But what if finding joy and humor, even in the hardest moments, could be the key to building resilience?
In this episode, I sit down with my friend Lou Blaser, host of the Second Breaks podcast and writer of We Are All Getting Older. Together, we explore how play and laughter can be powerful tools for managing stress and grief.
Here’s what we dive into:
- The healing power of laughter and how humor helps us process tough emotions.
- What it means to grieve and give yourself permission to find moments of joy.
- Understanding your personal play style (yes, we all have one!) and how it can help you reconnect with what lights you up.
- Why pausing doesn’t mean giving up and how taking a step back can help you re-engage with the world.
- Practical ways to bring playfulness into your life, even when it feels impossible.
If you’re feeling stuck, stressed, or just plain tired, this episode is for you. It’s a reminder that even in the messiness of life, there’s space for laughter, curiosity, and a little bit of play.
Tune in, and let’s explore how joy can be a form of self-care that keeps us grounded, resilient, and ready to face whatever comes next.
Subscribe to Lou Blaser's newsletter, We're All Getting Older and check out her podcast, Second Breaks.
Find out more about the benefits of PLAY:
The National Institute for PLAY
In Full Bloom: a guide to aging playfullyĀ
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Whether for yourself or a loved one, this guidebook is a reminder that midlife is an opportunity for growth, adaptation, and celebration.
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