When Did You Stop Playing?

What if play isn't something we outgrow—but something our brains continue to need?

In Episode 2 of Wild Child Summer, we explore why play is far more than a childhood pastime. Drawing on psychology, neuroscience, and developmental research, this episode examines how modern adulthood is often absent from play.

You'll learn how play supports creativity, resilience, emotional flexibility, and authentic self-expression, why many adults gradually stop engaging in genuine play, and how reconnecting with playful experiences may help us rediscover who we are beneath performance and expectation.

In This Episode

• Why play is a biological drive, not a luxury
• The neuroscience behind play and brain development
• How adolescence and so ...