In this conversation, Bert Nelson, Courtney Kaplan and Jessica Luke explore the essential role of play in our lives, emphasizing its necessity for functionality and its deep connection to spirituality. They unpack how engaging in play can lead to a flow state, where individuals feel completely present and connected to a higher spirit or the universe. They talk about what play can look like for different people and how you can become more playful and creative in your life.

Chapters

00:00 The Importance of Play in Adult Life
00:45 The Impact of Play on Mental Health

Bert Nelson is a spiritual counselor, Buddhist minister, and energy medicine practitioner. He works with individuals navigating change, grief, identity, and questions of meaning, supporting clients in reconnecting with themselves and living with greater clarity and intention.
On Substack @BrightRavenArts
https://www.brightravencounseling.com/

Jessica Luke is a Depth Counselor and Integrative Healing Practitioner, and founder of The Well Grounded Soul and the https://1440health.com/, an integrative healing center in Bethesda, Maryland. She works with individuals navigating transition and emotional complexity, supporting them in reconnecting with their bodies, intuition, and deeper sense of truth.
On IG @thewellgroundedsoul
https://thewellgroundedsoul.com/

Courtney Kaplan is a coach based in Oakland, CA. After years in the corporate world, she founded Iconic Leadership Coaching to help people navigate work complexities, leverage their strengths, and grow their authentic leadership style. She uses emotional, physical and spiritual tools to help clients find peace and power.
On Substack @courtneykaplan
https://www.iconicleadershipcoaching.com/