Play's Essential Role in Living Fully with Dr. Stuart Brown (Ep 3)
In this episode, Cassandra Goodman converses with Stuart Brown, founder of the National Institute for Play, to explore what it means to stay true to oneself and the importance of play in authentic leadership. Stuart shares personal anecdotes about moments when he strayed from his true self and rediscovered his playful nature. They delve into the essence of enchantment, the impact of childhood experiences on adult lives, and practical ways to reconnect with our innate playful spirit. This candid discussion aims to inspire leaders to incorporate more play and authenticity into their lives and workspaces.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to Authentic Leadership
00:59 Introducing Stuart Brown
04:05 Stuart's Early Life and Musical Journey
06:45 The Impact of Childhood Experiences
09:17 Discovering Joseph Campbell and The Hero's Journey
14:27 The Importance of Play in Human Life
19:01 Finding Enchantment in Everyday Moments
20:59 Reconnecting with Your Playful Nature
24:07 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
About the guest:
Dr. Stuart Brown is the founder of the National Institute for Play and has a diverse background in general and internal medicine, psychiatry, and clinical research. His groundbreaking work began with studying the absence of play in a group of homicidal young males, including the University of Texas Tower mass murderer, Charles Whitman. Dr. Brown later became the founding Clinical Director and Chief of Psychiatry at Mercy Hospital and Medical Center and served as an Associate Professor at UCSD in San Diego, California. Throughout his clinical career, he has interviewed thousands of people to create detailed play profiles, discovering that the presence of play strongly correlates with success, while its absence leads to negative consequences.
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