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

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How does play change the way we connect with each other? In this episode, Jude speaks with Playfair founder Matt Weinstein about how games and improv can break down barriers, create belonging, and turn strangers into collaborators. Together, they explore what happens when we let go of our defenses and give ourselves permission to root for one another.

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What if the best leaders are really just skilled improvisers? In this episode, Jude speaks with Kirsten Henning about how the same skills that make a great scene partner - adaptability, empathy, and knowing when to step back - are exactly what it takes to lead a team.

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