Many of us second guess what to do in social situations. In this episode, Jude speaks with Caitlin Steitzer - a fellow improviser, therapist, and social worker - who explains how improv’s focus on the group can help people overcome social anxiety, shifting attention away from self-criticism and into the present moment.

*Connect with Caitlin - website, Instagram, LinkedIn

To learn more about these concepts, check out:

• The Brilliant Genius: Using Improv Comedy In Social Work Groups by Caitlin Steitzer
• Comedic Improv Therapy For The Treatment Of Social Anxiety Disorder

This podcast is brought to you by Lifestage. Lifestage designs and facilitates experiential workshops, classes, and presentations for professional and personal development. For more information, visit lifestage.me.

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Many of us resist change. In this episode, Jude speaks with Belina Raffy, who uses comedy and improv to help us reframe that mindset. She takes on daunting challenges like climate change and social justice, showing how even the toughest issues can feel approachable and manageable.

*Connect with Belina - Sustainable Stand Up, Giggling with Earth, Maffick, LinkedIn, Instagram, Courses: Clarity and Flow, Complexity, Compassion and Comedy, Sustainable Stand Up

This podcast is brought to you by Lifestage. Lifestage designs and facilitates experiential workshops, classes, and presentations for professional and personal development. For more information, visit lifestage.me.

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Parenting doesn’t come with a script, which is why flexibility and a sense of play, the heart of improv, can be a game-changer. In this episode, Jude speaks with improvisers (and parents) Mary Theresa Archbold and Pat Shay who share how the principles of improv can transform family life.

*Connect with Mary & Pat - Funny Parents Podcast,  Website: Home | True Play Improv and Blog | funnyparents, Facebook, LinkedIn: Mary, Pat, Instagram

To learn more about these concepts, check out:

• Yes, and … Clean Your Room

This podcast is brought to you by Lifestage. Lifestage designs and facilitates experiential workshops, classes, and presentations for professional and personal development. For more information, visit lifestage.me.

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