The Power of Play With Andrea Seydel

Play is essential for creativity, problem-solving, and learning. It stimulates the brain, boosts mood, and strengthens connections with others. Andrea Seidel, the founder of Live Life Happy Publishing, joins us to chat about the power of play and the barriers that prevent us from embracing it. She shares her personal journey and how play helped her overcome some big challenges.  Adopting a play mindset and optimizing joy potential can lead to increased positivity and happiness. In this conversation, Andrea Seydel, co-author or “The Power of Play: Optimize your Joy Potential”  and Julie explore the science of play and offer practical tools for incorporating play into daily life.    Key Takeaways: Play stimulates the brain and enhances creativity, problem-solving, and learning. Play boosts mood, reduces stress, and strengthens connections with others. Barriers to play include societal beliefs that play is only for children and the perception that play is frivolous. Adopting a play mindset and prioritizing play can optimize joy potential and contribute to overall well-being. Play can bring joy and fulfillment to our lives. Self-awareness is key to incorporating play into daily life. Trying new experiences can create new neurological pathways and add excitement to our lives. Play can be found in everyday activities and can be personalized to each individual's preferences.   Thank you for listening. We are so happy you found us. If you enjoyed today’s episode, follow Nine to Thrive: The Well-Being Podcast so our new episodes are automatically delivered to your favorite podcast feed, and please share it with a friend! Reviews and ratings matter <3  We would be so grateful if you left a 5 star rating and a few words about what you liked (or loved) about this episode.    Want more tools and strategies for thriving and flourishing?  -Check out Julie’s website and subscribe to her monthly newsletter here -Follow Julie on Instagram -Follow her on LinkedIn  -Interested in working with Julie? Book an inquiry call here   About Andrea:   Andrea Seydel, founder of Live Life Happy Publishing and affectionately known as the Book Doula, is a seasoned figure in the writing and publishing world. With over five best-selling books under her belt, including The Power of Play, Optimize your Joy Potential,  Andrea has become a beacon of inspiration for aspiring authors. Her dedication to nurturing writers' dreams has led her to assist hundreds of individuals in crafting and publishing their own books.  Andrea’s credentials include: BA Psychology RNCP Registered Nutrition Consulting Practitioner PPP Positive Psychology Practitioner (CAPP) CPC Certified Professional Coach CPPC Certified Positive Psychology Coach  ERYT Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher CNVC Certified Non Violent Communication Trainer  NLP Practitioner (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) WISP Well-Being In-School Support Practitioner  Mental Health First Aid & Applied Suicide Intervention Training   Where to find her:   On her website On Instagram Check out The Power of Play: Optimize Your Joy Potential