David Bridel

Send us Fan MailThis episode invites you to expand your concept of what it means to be a clown and to clown around. Founder of the Clown School in Los Angeles, David Bridel brings his unique and exemplary presence to The LYHL Podcast. Their conversation holds breath and depth and topics explored include the following and much more. Clown as embodiment practice PlayfulnessReleasing stored energiesCommitmentCourageFrustrationClowning as oppositional Safety through expectation Conditioning the play: "Waiting for Gadot"ExperimentationBeing unbotheredWithholding judgement FlowSurrendering to impulsesAvoiding outcome-based thinking and behaviorExit strategy for managing energy after energy relational exchanges Finding joy in everyday lifewonder Journey towards appreciationSpiritual bypassPersonal dogma Ann Basting of the University of WisconsinPhilippe GaulierSamuel BeckettSupport the show--------Your support is invaluable. You can contribute financially to The LYHL Podcast at: https://ko-fi.com/theellebottrellOr by sharing and subscribing.~ Join Elle's newsletter "The LYHL Newsletter" ~ Buy Elle's book: "Holy Shit" - Musings and self-reflections of a de-constructed Christian faith from the lived experience of a female, undercover feminist, mid-life crisis-er, and likely mystic contemplative. -------Videos of the conversations are available on YouTube and other videos Elle has created including poems, photography, "how-to" videos, outdoor and nature exploration. Look for @theellebottrell. You can also find Elle on IG at the same handle: @theellebottrell.May you always see the blessing.