🍍 Welcome to In the Playroom! The podcast where curiosity meets experience! We’re Jason and Stef, a happily adventurous couple with over 13 years in the swinging lifestyle. Whether you’re dipping a toe into ethical non-monogamy or already deep in the scene, we’re here to guide, giggle, and get real with you. Each week, we unpack the real side of the lifestyle, from communication and consent to navigating parties, playrooms, and everything in between. We focus more on education than X-rated e ...
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The Synergetic Play Therapy Institute’s “Lessons From the Playroom” podcast is a series of FREE recordings heard in over 130 countries. Every other week, Lisa shares her wisdom or is joined by special guests to explore some of the little lessons kids teach us that make a big difference in the play therapy process and offer ways to transform both you and the clients that you work with. Lisa Dion, LPC, RPT-S, is an international teacher, creator of Synergetic Play Therapy, founder and Presiden ...
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Tudo o que acontece no mundo dos games com uma visão descontraída e pseudocoerente.
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Hi, I'm SpeakerMC! My message about sexual wellness, sexually empowers women to remember, sexual wellness is more than just having sex. It's about being well enough to have sex!
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This podcast is an NSFW podcast featuring Hazy Jay, AB BADD, and special guests every episode, where we discuss all things from TV/Movies, Music, Gaming, Anime, Culture, Society, Controversies, and anything else that happens to cross our minds!
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We're an average couple, living a not so average life. Our podcast discusses the ins and outs of an open relationship. We discuss the good, the bad, the sexy, and everything in between when it comes to swinging.
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Broken Toys and Other Hidden Messages in Play (Best Of)
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21:29Original Air Date: September 19, 2019 “Broken toys may be a metaphor for how children see themselves.” – Lisa Dion In this episode, Lisa tackles the “little” questions that often carry big meaning in the playroom. What do you do with broken toys? How should you handle food, lying, or a child wanting to take a toy home? Each situation offers insight…
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Episode 2: Say It Out Loud, The Power of Affirmation!!!
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29:40Send us a text In this episode, Jason and Stef dive into the role of affirmation — not just in the bedroom, but in every connection within the lifestyle. From reassuring your partner during play to expressing appreciation and building confidence, we explore how simple, genuine words can strengthen bonds and ease insecurities. We’ll share real examp…
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Honoring Boundaries as an Act of Self-Love & Worthiness (Best Of)
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23:58Often, when we think about boundaries, we imagine a list of rules and restrictions like: you can’t do this, you can do this, and if you don’t do this, this is going to happen. But this isn’t actually the essence of a boundary and it’s not what the boundary is designed for. Setting boundaries is actually a courageous act that requires self-awareness…
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Episode 1: So... You're Curious?
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26:02Send us a text Every journey starts with a spark — and ours began with a curious question that changed everything. In this kickoff episode, Jason and Stef share their personal backstory and how a simple “what if” moment led them into 13 years of exploring the swinging lifestyle. We’ll talk about what it really means to be curious, how those first c…
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Multiculturalism in Play Therapy with Dr. Dee Ray (Best Of)
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Perfectionism in the Playroom: What’s Really Going On Beneath the Surface? (Best Of)
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20:19"Perfectionism is the strategy the child is using to manage their anxiety and fear." – Lisa Dion That child who needs everything just right? Who gets upset when the block tower falls or the drawing isn't “perfect”? There’s more going on than meets the eye. In this episode, Lisa unpacks the deeper truth behind perfectionism in the playroom—and why i…
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Understanding and Working with Deaf Children in the Playroom | Gabriel Lomas (Best Of)
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49:02In this groundbreaking episode, Lisa is joined by Gabriel (Gabe) Lomas, an expert in the field of play therapy, to address a topic rarely discussed in the world of therapy: working with deaf children in the playroom. This episode offers a unique and insightful perspective that will deepen your understanding and approach to supporting children who a…
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In Memory of Carmen Jimenez-Pride – Internal Family Systems in the Playroom (Best of)
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39:56Original Air Date: July 5, 2022 We are deeply saddened to share the passing of Carmen Jimenez-Pride—a fellow SPTer, therapist, healer, and a beautiful example of what it means to live fully, expansively, authentically, and without playing small. Carmen left her mark in countless ways—through her innovative tools, creative resources, powerful traini…
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✨ 200: The Final Chapter—Listening to the Wisdom of the Body (with Avery Dion) ✨
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46:45This is both a milestone and a farewell. After years of heartfelt conversations, transformative insights, and connections across the globe, Lessons from the Playroom reaches its 200th—and final—episode (at least for now). To mark this occasion, Lisa is joined by someone who has been part of the podcast from the very beginning: her daughter, Avery D…
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Helping Kids & Families Navigate Screen Time Balance | Stacy Jagger (Best Of)
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46:37Original Air Date: June 22, 2023 We are so excited about this hot topic and our incredible guest—Stacy Jagger! Stacy is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor (RPT-S), and AAMFT Approved Supervisor. She is the founder and clinical director of Music City Family Therapy and the author of 30 Day Blackout …
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199. EMDR Sand Tray Therapy for Trauma Healing: Ana Gomez on Symbols, Attachment, & Integration
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47:32In this episode, Lisa welcomes back Ana Gomez, internationally recognized expert in EMDR Therapy, complex trauma, and dissociation, for her third appearance on the podcast. Ana shares insights from her brand-new book, EMDR Sand Tray-Based Therapy: Healing Complex Trauma and Dissociation Across the Lifespan, offering practical, innovative strategies…
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Vicarious Trauma & Compassion Fatigue: What Every Therapist Needs to Know (Best Of)
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21:11Original Air Date: May 3, 2020 The word compassion means ‘to suffer with’ or merge with. This is different than empathy." – Lisa Dion As play therapists, we hold so much. And often, we don’t realize how deeply the work impacts us—especially when we’re navigating crises both personally and professionally. In this essential episode, Lisa explores the…
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198. Wounded Healers in the Playroom: How Attachment Histories Shape Our Work
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41:33What happens when therapists bring their own attachment histories into the playroom—consciously or not? In this deeply validating and insightful conversation, Lisa welcomes back Dr. Clair Mellenthin—renowned play therapist, author, and professor—to unpack her groundbreaking dissertation research and explore how a therapist’s personal story shapes t…
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Special: Where Are We Now? Reflecting on the Evolution of Play Therapy
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24:24This episode originally aired in June 2023 when Synergetic Play Therapy turned 15 this year 🎉 (and was also Lisa’s birthday week! 🥳), which made it the perfect moment to pause and reflect on how far the field of play therapy has come—and where it might be headed next. In this celebratory episode, Lisa dives into the evolution of the mental health a…
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197. Why the Playroom Must Evolve: Embracing Digital Play Therapy & AI (Part 2)
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48:22In this powerful follow-up episode, Lisa reunites with psychologist, author, and digital play therapy pioneer Dr. Jessica Stone to explore the ever-evolving intersection of technology, artificial intelligence, and mental health. Together, they dive into why the playroom must evolve—offering a grounded, nonjudgmental look at how digital tools and AI…
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Special: Little Questions, Big Insights: Answering Common Play Therapy Questions
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28:47In this latest episode, Lisa tackles three little, yet powerful questions that every play therapist faces at some point in their practice. These insightful answers will expand your approach and deepen your work with children. 🔹 What to do when you see your clients outside of a session? 🔹 How to navigate working with imaginary friends in therapy? 🔹 …
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196. Dissociation Reimagined: Honoring the Inner World of Therapist and Child
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44:13In this powerful and deeply human episode, Lisa is joined by two internationally recognized leaders in the field of complex trauma and dissociation—Ana Gómez and Jill Hosey—for a heartfelt conversation about their monumental new release: The Handbook of Complex Trauma and Dissociation in Children. More than just a book discussion, this episode offe…
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Special: Understanding Sexualized Play in Therapy with Dr. Jodi Mullen
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48:24One of the most highly requested topics in play therapy is finally here—understanding sexualized play in the playroom. In this deeply insightful episode, Lisa Dion is joined by Dr. Jodi Mullen, a leading expert in play therapy and child trauma, to explore what it means when sexualized play emerges in sessions. 🔹 How to trust your felt sense as a cl…
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