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Heal Through Play
by Liza Dovgish
Heal Through Play is a podcast that features interviews with people from all walks of life who share their stories of healing through play.Hosted by Alchemist Healer, Financial Strategist, and Play Enthusiast Liza Dovgish, the Heal Through Play podcast aims to inspire adults to incorporate more forms of conscious play into their daily routine and discover how it can transform their lives for the better.The podcast features improv comedians, actors, yogis, tantra facilitators, TikTokers, and many more incredible guests so stay tuned for some dank-ass conversations.
Episodes
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Scarlett Moonbell - Finding Yourself through Improv and Laughing through Life's Challenges (S2: E12)
I'm joined by my good friend and fellow improviser Scarlett Moonbell who (at the time of recording) was a TA for a few improv classes at the Hideout Theater in Austin. Scarlett is also transgender and neurodivergent; she credits much of her self-discovery in these aspects of life to doing improv,...
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Mollie Kirby - Healing and Playing Post Divorce, Improv as a Tool for Vulnerability, and the Power of Saying Yes (S2: 11)
I have a chat with my friend and fellow Austinite comedian Mollie Kirby about her journey of healing and playing after her divorce, saying yes to life's offers even when it felt painful and impossible to do so, and choosing resilience in a chaotic world. Mollie is one of the sweetest humans ever...
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Theodore Johnson - Playing with Ego, Limiting Beliefs, and Sales (S2: E10)
I'm joined by master salesman (and also my BFF Laura's fiancé) Theodore Johnson in this episode as we chat about (and ridicule) ego attachments, limiting beliefs, lacking money stories, and the sales process. Much of this episode is banter with a few moments of wisdom sprinkled in, so I hope…
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Bryan "Lubu" Roberts - Do the Creative Thing Even If You Suck at It (S2: E9)
In this episode, I am joined by my good friend Lubu Roberts who has done comedy for 20+ years and credits it for giving his life more depth, meaning, and gratitude. Lubu spent most of his life assuming he would die young due to his cystic fibrosis. However, when he learned he could live much…
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Laura Michelle Gray - Playing in the Realm of Priestesshood, Love, Unity Consciousness and Ultimate Truth (S2: E8)
In this episode, I'm joined by my best friend Laura Gray who plays in the realms of priestesshood, reiki, healing, channeling, light language, and so much more. We chat about our thoughts on Love being the ultimate truth that everyone on Earth is striving to embody and express. We also discuss...
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Linda Addis - Mysticism, Hail Mary Moments, Playing as a Woo Woo Witch B!tch (S2: E7)
In this episode, I am joined by my friend and fellow mystic high priestess woo-woo woman Linda Addis. We chat about her journey of coming into the frequency of play as a woo-woo babe, her mystical journey into motherhood, our thoughts on indigo/light children, and her magical life manifestations....
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Jenna Love - Play in Dating and Relationships (S2: E6)
In this episode, I'm joined by Dating Coach Jenna Love who shares a few tips on how couples and singles can bring more play into their lives. She also shares on her journey of stepping out of being a play facilitator into an embodiment of playfulness for herself, an inside scoop on what keeps her...
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Dr. Steven Shwartz - The 5 Ps, Plorking, and Bioharmonic Technologies (S2: E5)
In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Vibe, the inventor and founder of the Vibe Bed. We talk about his journey of founding his company Bioharmonic Technologies, play working (plorking), the five Ps (play, peace, pu$$y/peni$, profit, and plorking), and the science behind the process of ascension....
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Clay Drinko, PhD - Improv in Psychology, Scientific Research, and Playing Your Way Sane (S2: E4)
In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Clay Drinko who published his book for practical improv "Play Your Way Sane," writes for Psychology Today, and studies/reports the scientific findings of the correlation between mental well-being, consciousness, and performing improv comedy. This interview was...
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Lindsey Means - Human Design and the All-Intelligent Body (S2: E3)
In this episode, I'm joined by my friend Lindsey Means who is a human design expert and an all-around extraordinary being! We chat about somatic decision-making, trusting your body as the all-intelligent vehicle it is, human design, and of course, PLAY! Connect with Lindsey: Instagram:...
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Liza Dovgish - Heal Through Play Season 2 Trailer!
Merry Christmas, y'all! I thought I would do a fun little 12 days of Christmas vibe and post the 12 episodes of HTP season 2 in the span of... the 12 days following Xmas. Soooo, surprise! In this episode, I share a little bit about where I am in my journey as a Financial Strategist, surrendering…
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James McCrae - Creative Expression as Healing and Channeling through Memes, Poetry, and Art (S2: E2)
Today I'm joined by the published author, meme artist, and creativity teacher James McCrae, who you all may know as @wordsarevibrations on Instagram. In this episode, we chat about the importance of improvisation, the creative process as a means of healing, the history of memes, and James'…
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Champ Parinya - The Art of Memes, The Great Awakening Map, Jester Archetype, Consumerism vs Creating, and Meditation (S2: E1)
Champ and I discuss memes as a tool for awakening, the mindset of consuming content vs creating, the Great Awakening Map, and so much more. If you aren't already familiar with Champ through his Instagram (@5D_ Awakening_Consciousness), then you've undoubtedly seen his Great Awakening Map floating...
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Rina Trevi - Playfulness & Vulnerability through Tantra, Shabari, Yoni Massage (S1: E12)
Vulnerability Coach Rina Trevi comes on the podcast to talk about how playfulness shows up in her work as she practices tantra, shabari, yoni massages, and other methods of eliciting intimacy and vulnerability. Rina shares her experience stepping out of her old life working in the corporate world...
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Kaci Beeler - Creating Art through Play, Going with the Divine Flow, and Exploring Archetypes & Identity through Improv (S1: E11)
Kaci Beeler, one of my favorite improvisers based in Austin, came on the podcast to chat about her healing journey as an artist, improviser, and actor. Connect with Kaci: TikTok: @kacibeeler Instagram: @kacibeeler Website: https://www.kacibeeler.com/ Connect with Liza: Instagram: @lizadovgish…
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Madison Auerbach - Alchemy, Healing, and Play in Painting with Artist in Red (S1: E10)
The Artist in Red (Madison Auerbach) comes on the podcast to talk about her creative process as a painter, how painting has helped her heal from anger and addiction, and why she loves being an artist. Connect with Madison Instagram: @artist_in_red_ Twitter: @artist_in_red_ Website:...
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Tatiana Jitkoff - Improv as a Tool for Trauma Treatment, Working through Life's Challenges, and Alchemizing Emotions (S1: E9)
One of my favorite improvisers here in Austin TX, Tatiana Jitkoff, joins me for a conversation about her journey starting improv during a difficult period in her life, how she was able to cope and heal her trauma through play, and all the magic that came out of those experiences. Resources...
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Toni Nagy - Dance and Movement Therapy, Play in Polyamory, Societal Norms as Restrictions on Expression, and Healing through Art (S1: E8)
Toni Nagy, everyone's favorite movin' and goovin' TikToker, came on the podcast to chat about her journey with creativity and self-expression. I first found Toni on TikTok through her movement videos in which she discussed current events in the world through a dance flow. It was incredibly...
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Juliana Kunz - Crossovers between Therapy and Improv (S1: E7)
My good friend Julie (who is also an incredible therapist) came on the podcast to chat all about play therapy, the impact play has on parents and children, and the connections improv has to therapy. Connect with Liza Instagram: @lizadovgish Work with me: calendly.com/lizadovgish/coffee-date Apply...
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Elizabeth Wurm - Emotional Embodiment through Improv and the Enneagram (S1: E6)
Enneagram and acting coach Elizabeth Wurm shares her story of healing self-worth wounds, people-pleasing tendencies, and stepping into vulnerability through performing improv and learning about the enneagram. She also shares the importance of play and relaxation as it relates to the healing…
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Tim Larabee - Building Connection & Collaboration in Autistic/Neurodivergent Individuals through Play and Healing Physical & Mental Trauma through Improv (S1: E5)
Tim Larabee comes on the podcast to share how improv saved his life after being hit by a car that left him with a traumatic brain injury and partial paralysis. My favorite part about this story is when Tim mentions his friends playing improv games with him while he was in the hospital recovering...
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Gemma Parmar - Play in Yoga & Movement, Healing in Meditation, and Tantric Sensuality (S1: E4)
Spiritual Mindset Coach, Yoga Facilitator, and Tantrica Gemma Parmar tells the story of her spiritual healing journey; alchemizing her anger through yoga as it relates to anxiety, depression, and addiction; and her ideas on play needing to be experienced in the body. She also touches on the…
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BJ Lange - Applied Improv for Wounded Warriors to Build Resiliency, Healing Mental Health through Cancer Diagnoses, and Breaking Toxic Patterns of Being (S1: E3)
Actor, comedian, and TV host BJ Lange comes on the podcast to tell us about his story of being medically discharged from the Air Force and healing his mental health through two cancer diagnoses; his experience leading the Improv Comedy Healing Arts Program for the Air Force's Wounded Warrior...
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Rebecca Boatman - Quantum Transformation & Timeline Hopping through "Out in the World Challenges" and Creating Freedom through Heart-Centered Healing (S1: E2)
Dating Coach and all-around light of a human being Rebecca Boatman and I sat down to chat about how she became more heart-centered and playful through her healing journey. Rebecca shares her experience leading her signature "Out in the World Challenges" that incorporate play and improv to create...
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Liza Dovgish - Introducing Heal Through Play Podcast (S1: E1)
Well, this first episode has it all! Witchy sh*t, foot fetishes, dark night of the soul, master spiritual teachings, and improv comedy theory. What more could you want?? In this trailer and introductory episode of the Heal Through Play podcast, I (Liza Dovgish) introduce myself and the work that…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Heal Through Play is a podcast that features interviews with people from all walks of life who share their stories of healing through play.Hosted by Alchemist Healer, Financial Strategist, and Play Enthusiast Liza Dovgish, the Heal Through Play podcast aims to inspire adults to incorporate more forms of conscious play into their daily routine and discover how it can transform their lives for the better.The podcast features improv comedians, actors, yogis, tantra facilitators, TikTokers, and many more incredible guests so stay tuned for some dank-ass conversations.
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Heal Through Play is a podcast that features interviews with people from all walks of life who share their stories of healing through play.Hosted by Alchemist Healer, Financial Strategist, and Play Enthusiast Liza Dovgish, the Heal Through Play podcast aims to inspire adults to incorporate more...
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