What if we use play to navigate life's challenges? In this episode, Jude speaks with Anthony Veneziale, co-creator of Broadway's Freestyle Love Supreme, about how improv helps us explore vulnerability, embrace uncertainty, and find strength in human connection. Together, they explore the transformative power of collective creativity and why everyone deserves the opportunity to play.

*Connect with Anthony - freestyle+, Ted Talk, Website, LinkedIn

This podcast is brought to you by Lifestage. Lifestage designs and facilitates experiential workshops, classes, and presentations for professional and personal development. Whether you're trying to connect with an audience, bring a team together, or communicate more authentically in a rapidly changing world, Lifestage can help. Learn more at Lifestage.me.

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What if getting comfortable with discomfort could actually make us braver? In this episode, Jude speaks with medical improv pioneer Katie Watson about brave spaces versus safe spaces. They discuss how improv can help us take risks, practice pausing, and trust ourselves to show up more fully, in healthcare and in life.

*Connect with Katie - Northwestern, Medical Improv

This podcast is brought to you by Lifestage. Lifestage designs and facilitates experiential workshops, classes, and presentations for professional and personal development. Whether you're trying to connect with an audience, bring a team together, or communicate more authentically in a rapidly changing world, Lifestage can help. Learn more at Lifestage.me.

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What happens when we stop performing and start showing up as we are? In this episode, Jude speaks with Improv Central founder Claire Slattery about using improv to rebuild the muscles of connection, play, and spontaneity. Together, they discuss why practicing in-person, unscripted interaction may be more important than ever in an increasingly digital world.

*Connect with Claire: Improv Central, LinkedIn

Improv Central 1-Year Anniversary Celebration weekend of events (all for $1 each) - Sept 19 & 20

*Connect with Jude - Substack, Instagram, LinkedIn