Playful Humans - People Who Play for a Living

Updated: 20 Dec 2024 • 198 episodes
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Get the joke of the week along with ideas, information, and instigation to be a more playful human! If you need a little more fun, flow, and fulfillment in your life, we transform the burned-out and bored into energized and engaged Playful Humans. Rediscover the power of play, find out who is playing for a living, and learn how they pull it off to have the most fun possible in their life and career.  Each week, Mike Montague interviews a professional who is living the life of their dreams and getting paid to play! Get the book featuring 52 Playful Humans and the lessons learned from over 4 years of play research: https://amzn.to/3Zuqv5E 

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What if you could transform your life by simply changing the way you see challenges? Join us for an episode bursting with humor and insights as we chat with Eric Farewell, the bold author of "Farewell to Normal." We kick things off with a playful exchange and dive into Eric"s intriguing journey from feeling like an imp

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What if you could unlock your good mood superpowers and break free from the chains of generational trauma? Join us as we sit down with Matt O"Neill from Good Mood Revolution, who shares his inspiring journey from personal unhappiness to becoming a happiness coach. Matt dives into the fascinating dynamics of generationa

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For the launch of my new book, I was concerned about doing an episode where I talk about myself and my work in the book. So, instead I thought I would let some playful AI robots review the book and tell you all about it. Check out the new book on paperback and Kindle here: Playful Humans: 52 Reasons to Rediscover the P

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Have you ever wondered how spirituality and creativity are related? This week, we welcome Rabbi Alon C. Ferency, the Eclectic Cleric who guides us through a whimsical exploration of this fusion. Starting with a beard joke and a tale of divine luck at a blackjack table, Rabbi Alan takes us on his personal journey from t

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A heartfelt conversation with Andrew Matthews, a best-selling author and happiness coach known for his unique blend of cartoons and self-help. Andrew"s journey to happiness began with the realization that those who overcome life"s biggest challenges often find the deepest joy. This insight inspired his first book, "Bei

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After years of struggling with the paralyzing fear of public speaking, Linda Ugelow discovered techniques that transformed her anxiety into joy and confidence. Imagine stepping onto a stage feeling excited rather than terrified; Linda shares the tools and insights that helped her—and can help you—find delight in the li

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