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EPISODE · Jul 16, 2025 · 1H 6M

What if play is the answer to better health, deeper connection, and global healing?

from What If You Could · host What If You Could Podcast

Meet Zander Phelps—world traveler, joy-spreader, and the man behind the movement "Play With Thyself." After spending a decade journeying across continents with only a backpack and a footbag, Zander discovered something profound: Play is the universal language of love.🌍 In this unforgettable conversation, Zander shares how juggling, footbag, and spontaneous laughter helped him:Break down cultural walls in over 40 countriesConnect instantly with strangers in any languageCombat anxiety and loneliness with movementInspire joy in both children and CEOsSpark a global conversation about mental health through PLAY💫 Zander believes that the path to healing—personally and globally—begins with rediscovering our inner child and choosing play over pressure.Whether you're struggling with burnout, seeking more joy, or just curious about what happens when you say YES to silliness, this episode will leave you smiling and inspired.🎒 Ready to reclaim your joy? Tune in, kick back, and PLAY.🌟 About Zander Phelps: Zander is a speaker, movement artist, and global play advocate who has turned juggling and footbag into tools for transformation. From dusty backroads to bustling city plazas, he’s sparked spontaneous connection across cultures using nothing more than a grin and a game.Zander’s mission is to fight the global mental health crisis by encouraging people to Play With Thyself—to move, laugh, and reconnect with the purest parts of being human.🪢 Follow his journey and learn more at https://healmyhernia.com and https://www.hackido.org/ #ZanderPhelps #PlayWithThyself #HackySackHealing #JoyfulMovement #MentalHealthMatters #GlobalConnection #InnerChildWisdom #LaughterIsMedicine #TravelWithPurpose #FootbagLove #PlayIsPowerful #DailyJoy #MovementHeals #PurposefulPlay

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