Episode 5: Play in Motion: Where Play Therapy Meets Surf and Skate

In this episode, host Albert Balderas, California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Surf Therapy Facilitator, explores the deep connection between play therapy and movement-based healing through surf and skate practices.We unpack how play — often seen as something just for kids — is actually a vital part of emotional regulation, self-discovery, and healing for people of all ages. Through the lens of skateboarding and surfing, Albert shares how embodied play activates the nervous system, builds resilience, and opens space for joy, expression, and repair.Whether you’re a therapist, a board rider, or someone who’s forgotten how to play — this episode is an invitation to move, laugh, risk, and remember.🎲 Play isn’t a distraction — it’s medicine.