17. Surviving Naked and Afraid with the Power of Play - with Noa Beck

What happens when you're dropped in the wild with no food, no clothes, and no idea what’s coming next? For my friend Noa, the answer was… play. In this wildly inspiring episode, we dive into how she used humor, imagination, and childlike creativity to regulate her nervous system and stay grounded during her time on Naked and Afraid. This one’s for anyone who’s ever wondered if play is just fun and games — or if it’s actually a radical tool for survival.💫 We talk:The mental toll of survival modeTurning fear into laughterReclaiming joy in the most extreme conditionsHow to bring that same playful power into your daily lifeYou’re gonna love this one — it’s raw, wild, and joy-filled in the most unexpected ways.Season 2 - Episode 7 Stay connected with me!  Check out these links below. Website: https://www.livejoyfullyou.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theamydickens/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theamydickensYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@theamydickensSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CE0VrhEkvi9O5w2WhabDdApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/joyfully-you/id1727864750