What if getting comfortable with discomfort could actually make us braver? In this episode, Jude speaks with medical improv pioneer Katie Watson about brave spaces versus safe spaces. They discuss how improv can help us take risks, practice pausing, and trust ourselves to show up more fully, in healthcare and in life.

*Connect with Katie - Northwestern, Medical Improv

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What happens when we stop performing and start showing up as we are? In this episode, Jude speaks with Improv Central founder Claire Slattery about using improv to rebuild the muscles of connection, play, and spontaneity. Together, they discuss why practicing in-person, unscripted interaction may be more important than ever in an increasingly digital world.

*Connect with Claire: Improv Central, LinkedIn

Improv Central 1-Year Anniversary Celebration weekend of events (all for $1 each) - Sept 19 & 20

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What if one of the best defenses against burnout is the people around us? In this episode, Jude speaks with Elizabeth Bojsza from the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science about how improv can strengthen communication, connection, and trust, helping teams build the collective resilience to navigate stress together.

*Connect with Elizabeth - LinkedIn, Stony Brook University

• ARTICLE: Burnout and Professional Fulfillment: Associations With Interprofessional Communication Skills and Climate Among Clinical Health Professionals
• TEXTBOOK: Science Communication for Scientists: Linking Strategy with Creativity
• RADIO: How Improv Might Help People Trust the Science

This podcast is brought to you by Lifestage. Lifestage designs and facilitates experiential workshops, classes, and presentations for professional and personal development. Whether you're trying to connect with an audience, bring a team together, or communicate more authentically in a rapidly changing world, Lifestage can help. Learn more at Lifestage.me.

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