In this episode of the Refine & Shine Podcast, Angelina Rivera sits down with Charleen Jones, also known as Another Jones, a Sacramento-based creative professional, author, and speaker exploring how hands-on play can support emotional well-being in adults. Charleen is the author of Brick by Brick: Rebuilding Through Play with Lego Bricks, a reflective guide that blends personal story, creative practice, and gentle tools for navigating burnout, stress, and major life transitions. After experiencing her own season of burnout and going through intensive therapeutic work, Charleen began using Lego bricks as a way to quiet her mind, process emotions, and rebuild herself one small step at a time. What started as sorting bricks during a difficult season became a creative healing practice, a book, and now a growing community conversation. In this conversation, Charleen and Angelina talk about adult play, burnout recovery, emotional regulation, creative wellness, therapy, self-care, and why healing does not always look traditional. Sometimes it looks like Lego bricks, coloring books, remote control cars, creativity, community, and giving yourself permission to heal in a way that actually works for you. Charleen also shares about her upcoming creative wellness workshops with the Sacramento Public Library, her journey of leaving corporate pressure behind, and the powerful reminder that you are allowed to heal in creative and unconventional ways. If you have ever felt burned out, overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or unsure how to slow down, this episode is a beautiful reminder that healing can happen brick by brick. In this episode, Angelina Rivera welcomes Charleen Jones, aka Another Jones, to talk about the surprising healing power of Lego bricks, adult play, and creative recovery. Charleen shares how Lego became a grounding tool during a season of burnout and intensive therapy. What began as sorting bricks at home turned into a mindful practice that helped her process emotions, calm her mind, and reconnect with herself. That journey eventually became her book, Brick by Brick: Rebuilding Through Play with Lego Bricks. Together, Angelina and Charleen discuss how adults often forget how to play, why hobbies can be healthy coping tools, how creative practices support emotional well-being, and why healing does not have to look traditional to be meaningful. In this conversation, you’ll hear: How Charleen discovered Lego bricks during burnout recovery Why hands-on play can help quiet the mind How Lego became a tool for emotional regulation and therapy The story behind Brick by Brick: Rebuilding Through Play with Lego Bricks Why adults need permission to play without judgment How creative hobbies can become healthy coping mechanisms Why burnout recovery requires self-kindness and small steps How Charleen is bringing creative wellness workshops to Sacramento The importance of healing in unconventional ways Key takeaway: You are allowed to heal in creative and weird ways. Whatever helps you slow down, process, and reconnect with yourself matters. Connect With Charleen Jones Instagram: @anotherjonesTikTok: @andanotherjonesWebsite: anotherjones.com Connect with Angelina Rivera 🌐 Website: angelinarivera.com 📅 Book a Free Discovery Call: angelinarivera.com/links 📲 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/angierivera23? 📲 Instagram: @refineandshinepodcast | @the.angelina.rivera 🎧 YouTube: Refine and Shine Podcast | Angelina Rivera 💼 LinkedIn: Angelina Rivera | Refine and Shine Podcast 📲 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@refineandshinepodcast 🧘♀️ Sukha App – 7-Day Free Trial (no card required): TheSukha.co/?ref=angelina 🛍️ Work With Me — Courses & Coaching: https://angelinarivera.com/coaching-services 🔓 Unlock Your Time Potential Coaching Program 🌐 https://angelinarivera.com/unlock-your-time-potential 🛍️ Consulting Services: www.refineconsultingllc.com If this episode encouraged you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who is ready to refine their mindset, shine in their purpose, and become the person they were created to be. #BurnoutRecovery #CreativeHealing #LegoTherapy #AdultPlay #MentalHealthPodcast #RefineAndShine #CharleenJones #AnotherJones #SelfCare #EmotionalWellbeing #StressRelief #HealingJourney #CreativeWellness #BrickByBrick #PodcastEpisode Enjoyed this episode? If this conversation encouraged you, please: ⭐ Follow the Refine and Shine Podcast ⭐ Leave a 5-star review ⭐ Share this episode with someone who is ready to step into their purpose. If this episode inspired you, please like, subscribe, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! ⭐ Your feedback helps the Refine & Shine Podcast reach more amazing listeners like you. Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that healing and transformation are possible at any age. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
