Why Play Matters at Every Age: The Legacy of Dr. Stuart Brown with Mia & Lauren Sundstrom

<p>✨Shaping minds, connections and creativity through play, playfulness and playful learning for all✨</p><p></p><p>Welcome to The Playful Lens - the podcast where curiosity, creativity and coffee fuel big conversations about learning, wellbeing and play.</p><p></p><p>Hosted by Gillian (@the_glitter_and_coffee_teacher) and Helena (@experiential.wellbeing). </p><p></p><p>In this insightful conversation Mia &amp; Lauren Sundstrom, the CEO &amp; COO of The National Institute for Play, unpack the power of play across childhood and adulthood — the science, the healing potential, the impact on learning and the small playful habits that enrich adult life. From Dr. Brown’s legacy to everyday playful moments, this episode explores how play shapes our wellbeing, our classrooms and our lives.</p><p></p><p>National Institute for Play: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://nifplay.org/" target="_blank">https://nifplay.org/</a></p><p></p><p>Recess, Stress, and Cortisol Study: </p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40723058/" target="_blank">https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40723058/</a></p><p></p><p>Chamber of Connection Report: </p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.chamberofconnection.org/the-six-points-of-connection-2026" target="_blank">https://www.chamberofconnection.org/the-six-points-of-connection-2026</a></p><p></p><p>Follow the conversation on Instagram @the_playful_lens_podcast and subscribe wherever you listen!</p><p></p><p>We hope you enjoy </p><p>Gillian and Helena</p><p></p><p>the.playful.lens.podcast@gmail.com</p><p></p>