097 We are never more completely ourselves than when we play

"We are never more fully alive, more completely oursevles, or more deeply engrossed than when we are playing."  Charles Schaefer

How does play affect our mental health?  How does it aid in our healing of past traumas and struggles?

My guest in this episode is Ashlynn Mitchell.  I have followed Ashlynn for many years on Instagram and she is an incredible example of resilience and healing.  I have learned about so many tools and perspective shifts and ways of healing.

Recently I have watched her as she has incorporated FUN and PLAY into her healing.  She has rediscovered roller skating as a form of play and I have loved watching her pure joy as she skates and learns and grows.  As soon as I saw she went to a roller skating retreat with women she didn't know I knew I needed her on the show.

The benefits of laughter as a release as well as singing, dancing, PLAYING cannot be overstated for all humans.  Laughter is as effective as an emotional release as crying, and sometimes they can be done together!

Ashlynn works with women who have been betrayed in their relationships.  She runs incredible groups where women find support, healing and community.   You can find Ashlynn at the links below:

Website:

https://thisisashlynn.com

Podcast

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-is-ashlynn/id1575575273

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/this.isashlynn/