Play Your Way Sane: Unlocking Relationship Potential through Playful Insights with Clay Drinko

PLAY YOUR WAY SANE!

Introduction:

• Welcome to Season 4, Episode 3 (No. 31) of The Playfulife Podcast!

• In this episode, we delve into the world of playfulness in relationships with educator and author Clay Drinko.

• Clay is the author of “Play Your Way Sane” and “Theatrical Improvisation, Consciousness, and Cognition,” exploring the intersection of improv, science, and daily life.

Episode Highlights:

1. Playfulness in Couples:

   • Exploring the concept of “bids for attention” in relationships, inspired by the Gottman Institute’s work.

   • Recognizing bids as calls for connection and understanding in relationships.

   • The significance of accepting bids for long-term relationship success.

   • Using improvisation techniques to understand and respond to bids in real-life situations.

2. Applying Improv Principles:

   • Embracing the “Yes, and” approach to acknowledge and build upon ideas instead of ignoring or rejecting them.

   • Cultivating curiosity through open-ended questions and being receptive to understanding rather than fixing issues.

   • Translating improvisation principles into real-life interactions at work and home.

3. Teaching and Learning:

   • Clay’s approach to teaching, focusing on student-centered, inquiry-based, and uninhibited learning experiences.

   • The importance of listening in teaching and engaging students by sparking curiosity.

   • Rejecting scripted lesson plans in favor of adapting to students’ needs and questions.

4. Play Your Way Sane:

   • Exploring Clay’s book and its approach to feeling grounded, less anxious, and more present through simple fun exercises.

   • Embracing mindfulness through playful activities to access calmness and shift away from a critical mindset.

   • Practicing acceptance, listening, and owning mistakes to enhance well-being and relationships.

5. Personal Favorites:

   • Clay’s current favorite book, “Pure Color” by Sheila Heti, and the film “Dancer in the Dark.”

   • Encouraging a balanced approach to self-improvement, emphasizing progress over perfection.

Resource Links:

• Instagram: @Playyourwaysane

• Website: Playyourwaysane.com

• LinkedIn: Clay Drinko

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