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Play It Forward, A Wearthy Podcast
by Poly Studios
Hosted by international keynote speaker, educator and founder of Wearthy; Lukas Ritson, Play it Forward is an educational podcast about the importance of play. With the increase of technological advancement, it has never been harder to get kids playing outside… Lukas interviews leading early education experts and play advocates to chat about how the next generation is being formed by play (and a lack of play.) Play It Forward is full of practical takeaways for parents and early educators to support children in feeling fulfilled in their childhood and confident about their future. A future that is theirs and to which they can contribute.www.wearthy.co
Episodes
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Play It Forward, S5, Ep2 | Nurturing Brilliance Through Play with Sally Haughey
Play It Forward, S5, Ep2 | Nurturing Brilliance Through Play with Sally Haughey In this episode of Play It Forward, Lukas Ritson sits down with Sally Haughey, founder of Wunderled Teaching (formerly Fairy Dust Teaching), author of Nurturing Brilliance, and passionate advocate for play-based...
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Play It Forward, S5, Ep1 | Reclaiming Childhood with Jennifer McCarville
In this episode of Play It Forward, Lukas Ritson sits down with Jennifer McCarville, educator, founder of Marvelously Made, and advocate behind the Save Childhood Movement, to explore what it really means to protect childhood in today’s world. Whether you’re an educator, parent, or simply someone...
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Raising resilient kids with Michelle Mitchell
Lukas interviews author of Tweens, Michelle Mitchell.
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Nurturing relationships with Sarah R Moore
Lukas and Vanessa Ritson talk to Sarah R Moore from Dandelion Seeds Positive Parenting about how we can nurture and respond to the needs of our children. We also chat about play and it's role in child-related therapies. Learn more about Sarah and her book, Peaceful Discipline: Story Teaching…
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The benefit of movement with Ant Morell
Welcome back to Season 4 of Play it Forward. We're starting the season with special guest, the co-founder of Bounce Inc., Ant Morell. Bounce Inc. is a fast-growing play movement taking the world by storm. Their indoor play experiences are enjoyed by toddlers through to adults, making a claim for...
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Wild Play Feat. David Sobel
To borrow Richard Louv’s words in describing our guest today “David Sobel is one of the pioneering voices in the children and nature movement.” And you can easily see why, by simply looking at his contribution. David has made it his mission to educate and advocate for the preservation of…
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Protecting childhood Feat. Dr Sandra Duncan
Dr Sandra Duncan wants children to experience the miracle and magic of childhood through intentionally designed indoor and outdoor play space environments. She is an international consultant, author of six books, and designer of two educational furniture collections. She has designed and taught...
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Neglecting play Feat. Dr Stuart Brown
Dr Stuart Brown is the founder of the National Institute for Play, with an interesting background in researching homicidal, violent, and antisocial behaviours that link to play deprivation in childhood. He is a published author who speaks, consults, and educates organisations, corporations,...
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Utterly unstructured play Feat. Andrew Daddo
Our next guest is one of Australia’s most personable and loveable personalities. Andrew Daddo is an actor,TV/radio and podcast host, celebrity speaker and maybe best of all, he is an accomplished author. One of 5 siblings, a father of 3, a fisherman and a golfer…Lukas and Andrew have an...
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Freedom to play Feat. Kieran Brophy
Our next guest is the Assistant Director at Play Australia and loves helping people rediscover the value and power of play. Kieran Brophy has spent most of his career in the health promotion and sport industries, is a children’s book author and illustrator, and his favourite past time is playing…
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Play, The Heart of Bluey Feat. Joe Brumm
Our next guest is award-winning animator and Queensland local Joe Brumm. His popular cartoon Bluey has done an extraordinary job in capturing the day-to-day challenges and joys of parenting through a playful, validating, and accessible animation for the entire family. In this awesome chat between...
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Understanding neuro-differences Feat. Christina Keeble
In Episode 4, Season 3 of Play it Forward, Lukas welcomes Neurodivergent Consultant Christina Keeble into the Wearthy studio. With a strong interest in Autism, Christina has multiple degrees, is a published researcher and the co-founder of diagnostic and therapeutic services, National PEKE…
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Identity through adversity Feat. Dr. Arne Rubinstein
Our next guest on Play it Forward is the eclectic and magnetic Dr Arne Rubinstein. Arne is an expert on Rites of Passage and adolescent development with 30 years’ experience as a medical doctor, counsellor, mentor, speaker and workshop facilitator. His programs and seminars are designed to…
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Paying attention Feat. Darcia Narvaez
In Episode 2, Season 3 of Play it Forward, Lukas reconnects with Professor of Psychology Emerita at Notre Dame University, Darcia Narvaez. In 2020, Darcia was identified as one of the top 2% of scientists worldwide. She is an award-winning author and the founder of educational outreach project…
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Calming anxious children Feat. Maggie Dent
We are back for Season 3 of Play it Forward and our next guest is a popular household name, especially with parents of boys - the wicked and wonderful Maggie Dent. Maggie has written a bunch of books, graced the stage worldwide and changed the lives of so many parents and children. In this...
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Risk is Everything Feat. Ellen Sandseter
Ellen Sandseter has influenced Wearthy playgrounds since the very beginning. She defined the 6 categories of risky play and her commitment to the research of children’s right to free play has changed the lives of countless children. A Professor at the Department of Physical Education and Health…
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Music offering hope Feat. Maggie James
Our next guest is someone I had the honour of standing alongside on the TEDx stage in Brisbane earlier this year. Maggie James is a music therapist with 18 years’ experience in paediatric healthcare and has worked extensively in intensive and palliative care. She believes that music provides a...
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The Art of Play Feat. Greg Mews
In Episode 16 of Season 2, Lukas has a philosophical chat to big-thinker Dr Greg Mews. Greg is currently teaching and researching in Landscape Architecture at Queensland University of Technology. He also lectures at Technical University of Berlin, Yale University, University of Canberra…
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Internal empowerment Feat. Michelle Mitchell
In Season 2, Episode 15 of Play it Forward, Lukas welcomes the amazing Michelle Mitchell into the studio. Michelle is an award-winning speaker, bestselling parenting author and has been termed ‘the teenage expert’ by the media for her compassionate and grounded advice for parenting tweens and...
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Playing online Feat. The Unplugged Psychologist
On the next episode of Play it Forward, Lukas chats to the Unplugged Psychologist Brad Marshall. Brad is the Director of the Internet Addiction Clinic @ Kidspace where he’s helped hundreds of families struggling with internet, screen and gaming addiction. He is an author, well-respected presenter...
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Children’s right to play Feat. Hyahno Moser
Hyahno Moser was our very first Play it Forward guest and now he’s back for round two of an in-depth chat about PLAY. Hyahno is a father, a husband, an adventure and nature lover, and an advocate for neighbourhood play for all. Hyahno’s commitment to children’s right to play has sparked a...
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Playing with fear Feat. Lenore Skenazy
In Season 2, Episode 12 of Play it Forward, Lukas chats to “America’s Worst Mom” Lenore Skenazy. Lenore is a mother from Queens who caught the public eye after letting her 9-year-old son catch the subway, alone. She founded a book and blog called “Free-range kids” and co-founded Let Grow school...
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Environments of opportunity Feat. Sarah Milligan-Toffler & Dr Robert Blaine
At Wearthy, we are in what feels like our first steps down the never-ending trail of impacting early childhood development, so we are welcoming into the studio a couple of game-changers from the United States who have come together to make a huge impact in connecting more children and communities...
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Nature is essential Feat. Doug Tallamy
Our next guest wants you to create a homegrown national park…and it’s not as daunting as it sounds. Our philosophy at Wearthy is creating environments for children to thrive, so who better to have on the show than someone who researches thriving environments as a profession. Doug Tallamy is a...
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Play everyday Feat. Natalia Krysiak
In Season 2, Episode 9 of Play it Forward Lukas has a super play-focused chat to award-winning architect Natalia Krysiak. Natalia specialises in the design of child-oriented and community environments focusing on health and well-being, has published a tonne of research, spoken on stages across…
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Beyond the junkyard Feat. Erin Davis
In Season 2, Episode 8 of Play it Forward Lukas sits down with playwork evangelist and film-maker, Erin Davis. Erin directed and produced the incredible short documentary, The Land, a film about adventure play that’s been affectionately described as “a horror film for hover parents”. She is also…
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The nature within us Feat. Richard Louv
Richard Louv was the name on our podcast guest list we were dreaming of since we launched Play it Forward in 2019. For us, there is no one who has brought more attention to the problem we face with children spending so little time outdoors. Richard is a journalist and author of many titles,...
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Outdoor life lessons Feat. Matt Robinson
In Season 2, Episode 6 of Play it Forward, Lukas chats to one of the UK’s biggest advocates for getting more kids outside, Matt Robinson. Matt is the Scotland Director of Learning Through Landscapes, a UK charity that promotes children's outdoor learning and play through improved use of school...
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No-nonsense tenderness Feat. Dr Kaylene Henderson
Season 2 of Play it Forward is getting more inspiring with every episode! In this delightful conversation between two parents, Lukas has a beautiful chat with Dr Kaylene Henderson. Kaylene is a medically trained child health specialist and one of Australia’s leading parenting experts. Their paths...
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Nature is everywhere Feat. Dr Claire Warden
Lukas welcomes back into the studio, the glorious Dr Claire Warden for another in depth chat about kids and nature. Claire loves nature, she advocates for children spending more time in it and she is just the kindest lady! Claire is also the Founder of Scotland’s first nature kindergarten, she...
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Possibilities of outdoor play Feat. Steve Kanowski
In Season 2, Episode 3 of Play it Forward, Lukas welcomes Principal of Berrinba East State School, Super Steve Kanowski into the studio for a deeply inspiring chat about Steve’s unique approach to education. During a time when many people were practicing caution within the community, he decided…
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Playing with love, not fear Feat Dr. Vanessa LaPointe
In Season 2, Episode 2 of Play it Forward, Lukas invites his partner in play and Wearthy Co-founder, Vanessa Ritson to co-host a really special episode with the luminous Dr Vanessa LaPointe. Dr Vanessa is a mum, registered psychologist, parenting educator, best-selling author, international...
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Giving children back their childhood Feat. Tim Gill
To kick off Episode 1 Season 2 of Play it Forward, Lukas co-hosts with Wearthy Landscape Architect Dan Rimes as they welcome the remarkable Tim Gill into the studio. Tim has a master’s degree in psychology, he is the director of Play England, an author, independent scholar, advocate and…
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Freeing the child Feat. Dr Peter Gray
In our final episode of Play it Forward for 2020, Lukas speaks to one of the greatest leaders in childhood development research, Dr Peter Gray. Peter is the author of Free to Learn, has written many articles for Psychology Today and is a research professor of psychology at Boston College. We…
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Leaving children behind Feat. G Cody QJ Goldberg
In episode 26 of Play it Forward, Lukas connects with playground designer Cody Goldberg over in Portland, Oregon. Cody started out working in the mailroom at ADIDAS, moved his way up through the ranks and is now running the incredible non-profit Harper’s Playground, building inclusive playgrounds...
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Nurturing children’s creativity Feat. Emmaline Carroll Southwell
In Episode 25 of Play it Forward, Lukas chats to the creative goddess Emmaline Carroll Southwell. Melbourne native and mama of 3 with a background in acting, Emma recently landed a book deal from a viral TikTok video about her special family mission statement. Lukas and Emma talk about how her...
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An education in brains and behaviours Feat. Allison Davies
In Episode 24 of Play it Forward, Lukas chats to the insightful Allison Davies about how our brains dictate our behaviours. Alli is a Neurologic Music Therapist, Educator, incredible storyteller and mama of two based in Tasmania. She runs a private music therapy practice centred around the areas…
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Interconnectedness of Nature Pedagogy Feat. Claire Warden
In Episode 23 of Play it Forward, Lukas welcomes the inspirational Claire Warden into the studio! Claire is the Queen of Nature Pedagogy with so much valuable insight and experience in strengthening children’s relationship with nature. Claire is an author, lecturer and consultant across the globe...
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Safety doing harm Feat. Dr Mariana Brussoni
In Episode 22 of Play it Forward, Lukas chats to the incredible Dr. Mariana Brussoni. Mariana is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics and the School of Population and Public Health at the University of British Columbia (UBC), and an investigator with the British Columbia...
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Connecting children to their land Feat. Rusty Keeler
In Episode 21 of Play it Forward, Lukas welcomes fellow playground designer Rusty Keeler into the studio. Inspired by European Steiner schools and wanting to give children the adventure of free play, Rusty is an established designer, artist, author, and international mover and shaker on the...
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The Nature of Play Feat. Adam Bienenstock
A milestone podcast episode (20!!) with a milestone guest. Lukas met Adam Bienenstock at the Children & Nature Network Conference in California 2019 and they hit it off instantly. As a Playground Designer and general funny guy, Adam does incredible work with getting children into nature. Adam is...
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Advocating the Childcare Sector Feat. Brent Stokes
In Episode 19 of Play it Forward, Lukas invites Brent Stokes into the studio for an informed and passionate conversation about the early education sector in Australia. Brent is the GM of the Australian Childcare Alliance Queensland, a not-for-profit member funded organisation that acts as the…
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Empowering children through sustainability Feat. Heather Kerr
In Episode 18 of Play it Forward, Lukas welcomes a familiar face into the studio, sustainability expert and children’s advocate Heather Kerr. Heather has over four decades of early childhood education experience and wears many hats at Melbourne community-run family and children’s centre Bubup...
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Deep nature connection Feat. Daniel Burton
In Episode 17 of Play it Forward, Lukas welcomes nature play hero and lovely human Daniel Burton into the studio for an inspiring chat about children in nature. Daniel is the Co-Founder of Educated by Nature and he lives and breathes being a nature connection mentor to children, parents and...
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Engaging the senses Feat. Angela Hanscom
In Episode 16 of Play it Forward, the delightful Angela Hanscom joins Lukas in a discussion about rich sensory outdoor play. Angela is the Founder of Timbernook, a global outdoor play organisation that inspires and challenges children through meaningful play. She has a background in Paediatric...
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Taking the risk Feat. Griffin Longley
In Episode 15 of Play it Forward, Lukas connects with childhood risk advocate Griffin Longley. Griff is the CEO of Nature Play Australia, an award-winning journalist and has graced many local and international stages including TEDxPerth. Lukas and Griff dive into the importance of childhood risk,...
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A sense of community Feat. Teacher Tom
In Episode 14 of Play it Forward, Lukas chats to the incredible Teacher Tom over in Seattle. Teacher Tom is one of the world’s leading early educators and his advocacy for children’s right to play and take ownership of their own childhood experience, is admired and inspired by so many in the...
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The children’s voice Feat. Violet Reed
In a slightly different episode of Play it Forward, Lukas welcomes our youngest guest into the studio – 11-year-old Miss Violet Reed. In our 13th episode, Lukas wanted to hear from a child instead of talking on their behalf. Violet and Lukas discuss the fixed mindsets of children versus using...
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Understanding human development Feat. Nathan Wallis
In episode 12 of Play it Forward, Lukas invites the charismatic Nathan Wallis into the studio to chat about early childhood development and answer some questions from parents and educators. Nathan is a renowned neuroscience educator from New Zealand with an amazing ability to translate language...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Hosted by international keynote speaker, educator and founder of Wearthy; Lukas Ritson, Play it Forward is an educational podcast about the importance of play. With the increase of technological advancement, it has never been harder to get kids playing outside… Lukas interviews leading early education experts and play advocates to chat about how the next generation is being formed by play (and a lack of play.) Play It Forward is full of practical takeaways for parents and early educators to support children in feeling fulfilled in their childhood and confident about their future. A future that is theirs and to which they can contribute.www.wearthy.co
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