EPISODE · Sep 11, 2025 · 1H 25M
EP23. Nick Sholley, MFT | Rediscovering Joy and Vitality Through Play
from innercalling
When was the last time you truly played? You might be surprised to learn that play isn’t just for kids, it’s essential at every stage of life. In this conversation, Dr. Victoria Ranade sits down with actor, playwright, and somatic psychotherapist Nick Sholley to explore the power of play in life. Together they unpack how play is vital to our mental health and well being. It sparks creativity, sharpens critical thinking, strengthens problem-solving skills, and deepens your connections with others. Nick shares why play is relational, embodied, and creative, and how it reconnects us to our vitality, joy, and life force energy. They discuss the impact of technology on our ability to play, the healing role of creativity, and how saying “yes” to play—especially with children—brings us home to our truest selves. So the next time you see a dog drop into a playful bow, or a child invites you into their world of make-believe, remember: you’re not just doing it for them. You’re also nurturing the playful spirit that’s always been a part of you. :)Find Nick here.Find Dr. Victoria here.SUPPORT our podcast by sharing it with a friend, subscribing, or writing a review.CONNECT with our show on Spotify, YouTube, AmazonGET ACCESS to our free resource library at innercalling.org, including handouts and workbooks on evidence-based ways to support your mind, body and spirit, including guides on how to meditate, find your life's purpose, and explore your spirituality. Chapters00:00 - The Essence of Play09:07 - Play in the Digital Age18:41 - Reclaiming Play for Adults28:15 - The Essence of Playfulness30:00 - Connecting to Our True Selves34:11 - The Impact of AI on Play38:01 - Navigating Technology and Self-Identity45:08 - The Importance of Struggle in Play48:57 - Inviting Play Back into Our Lives56:00 - Connecting with Feelings and Play59:00 - The Impact of Technology on Vitality59:49 - Exploring What Lights Us Up01:00:58 - Creativity as Play01:06:00 - The Mystical Nature of Play01:10:10 - Engaging with Shadows through Play01:18:08 - Play as a HomecomingKeywords#play, #vitality, #creativity, #healing, #digitalage, #embodiedplay, #connection, #mental health, #self-discoveryDisclaimer: https://innercalling.org/disclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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When was the last time you truly played? You might be surprised to learn that play isn’t just for kids, it’s essential at every stage of life. In this conversation, Dr. Victoria Ranade sits down with actor, playwright, and somatic psychotherapist Nick Sholley to explore the power of play in life. Together they unpack how play is vital to our mental health and well being. It sparks creativity, sharpens critical thinking, strengthens problem-solving skills, and deepens your connections with others. Nick shares why play is relational, embodied, and creative, and how it reconnects us to our vitality, joy, and life force energy. They discuss the impact of technology on our ability to play, the healing role of creativity, and how saying “yes” to play—especially with children—brings us home to our truest selves. So the next time you see a dog drop into a playful bow, or a child invites you into their world of make-believe, remember: you’re not just doing it for them. You’re also nurturing the playful spirit that’s always been a part of you. :)Find Nick here.Find Dr. Victoria here.SUPPORT our podcast by sharing it with a friend, subscribing, or writing a review.CONNECT with our show on Spotify, YouTube, AmazonGET ACCESS to our free resource library at innercalling.org, including handouts and workbooks on evidence-based ways to support your mind, body and spirit, including guides on how to meditate, find your life's purpose, and explore your spirituality. Chapters00:00 - The Essence of Play09:07 - Play in the Digital Age18:41 - Reclaiming Play for Adults28:15 - The Essence of Playfulness30:00 - Connecting to Our True Selves34:11 - The Impact of AI on Play38:01 - Navigating Technology and Self-Identity45:08 - The Importance of Struggle in Play48:57 - Inviting Play Back into Our Lives56:00 - Connecting with Feelings and Play59:00 - The Impact of Technology on Vitality59:49 - Exploring What Lights Us Up01:00:58 - Creativity as Play01:06:00 - The Mystical Nature of Play01:10:10 - Engaging with Shadows through Play01:18:08 - Play as a HomecomingKeywords#play, #vitality, #creativity, #healing, #digitalage, #embodiedplay, #connection, #mental health, #self-discoveryDisclaimer: https://innercalling.org/disclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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