Playful Humans - People Who Play for a Living
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. Adulting is hard, and it’s easy to lose your way. But, you can beat burnout, quiet quitting, and avoid a mid-life crisis. Your imagination, creativity, humor, spontaneity, sociability, and sense of playfulness are still there! They just need to be found and awakened. Each week, Mike Montague interviews a professional who is living the life of their dreams and getting paid to play! Join the club at PlayfulHumans.com.
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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
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
Ready to uncover the untold stories behind your favorite personalities? Join us as we sit down with Jonathan Small, the brilliant mind behind the "Write About Now" podcast and book. Jonathan takes us on his unexpected journey from a temp job at a parenting magazine, where he scored an interview with the legendary Georg
Unlock the secrets to achieving lasting personal transformation with Dan Storey as he shares insights from his book, "The Personal Transformation Blueprint." Dan, a motivational athlete on the verge of competing in the natural Mr. Olympian competition, reveals how to cultivate a playful mindset to enhance your journey
What if a chance encounter could completely alter your life"s trajectory? Bonnie Garvin"s journey from public relations to storytelling in TV and Movies was anything but planned. In this episode, she shares how a playwriting class she nearly skipped transformed her career. Bonnie, a remarkable storyteller and educator
Prepare to meet Little Ginger, the charismatic co-founder of Culture Puppets, as he shares his delightful journey of using puppets to transform workplace culture. Little Ginger"s insights reveal how puppets can add humor and surprise to mundane Zoom calls, creating engaging and interactive experiences that capture atte
