Healing through Playful Parenting: Lawrence J. Cohen – Into Healing S2, Ep.2

10/14/24 • 89 min

Lawrence J. Cohen, is a licensed psychologist and the acclaimed author of Playful Parenting and The Opposite of Worry. In this engaging and lighthearted conversation, Larry delves into the vital role of connection, emotional understanding, and play in child development. He offers practical advice for parents on incorporating playful parenting into their daily lives, candidly sharing that his expertise was not always intuitive in his own parenting journey. With firsthand experience of the challenges of parenting, Larry's approach provides a solid foundation for us all. He is a father, stepfather, and grandfather, and resides in Portland, Oregon.
⭐️ In this episode, you’ll learn ⭐️
00:00 Introduction to Parenting Challenges
00:29 Meet Lawrence J. Cohen
00:53 Larry's Background in Psychology
02:13 Exploring Trauma and Recovery
04:44 Transition to Playful Parenting
07:08 The Birth of a Parent
09:10 Embracing Playful Parenting
11:29 Understanding Emotions Through Play
18:47 The Importance of Play
43:01 Encouraging Autonomy in Children
43:52 Building Agency in Children
46:32 The Importance of Play
49:01 Trust and Self-Determination
52:28 The Opposite of Worry
55:46 Healing Through Play
01:05:50 Reparenting Ourselves
01:12:00 The Power of New Relationships
01:14:50 Managing Parental Anxiety
01:20:34 Playful Parenting Tips
01:25:41 The Smile Formula
01:28:25 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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Website: https://www.playfulparenting.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/larrycohenplayfulparenting/
📚 Episode References:
Playful Parenting by Lawrence J. Cohen Ph.D.: https://rb.gy/xftpb1
The Opposite of Worry by Lawrence J. Cohen Ph.D.: https://rb.gy/lc8opi
Unplug and Play by Anthony T. DeBenedet M.D. and Lawrence J. Cohen Ph.D: https://a.co/d/0mgYp6U
Magda Gerber: https://magdagerber.org/
Carl Jung: https://w.wiki/3ia4
Janusz Korczak: https://w.wiki/A9Ey
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Healing, Writing & Reimagining Black Masculinity: Joél Leon – Into Healing S2, Ep.1

Joél L. Daniels, also known as Joél Leon, is a Bronx-born storyteller, poet, and author deeply committed to his roles as a girl dad and an advocate for Black liberation. His latest book, Everything and Nothing at Once: A Black Man's Reimagined Soundtrack for the Future, published in June 2024, is a compelling collection of essays that delves into Black masculinity and envisions new possibilities for the future of Black men. In his work, Joél draws from his journey from a Bronx childhood to self-discovery through Buddhism, highlighting the profound impact of vulnerability, radical love, and poetry in the healing process. He emphasizes the vital role of community in providing support and accountability. Through personal anecdotes and insights into mindfulness and accessible healing practices, particularly within Black and Brown communities, Joél illustrates the transformative power of language and collective liberation.
⭐️ In this episode, you’ll learn ⭐️
00:33 Meet Joél Leon: Storyteller and Poet
01:47 Growing Up Black in America
06:39 The Influence of Buddhism
10:26 Reimagining Black Masculinity
14:39 The Power of Poetry and Hip Hop
18:51 Learning to Feel and Express Emotions
23:29 Loving Black Boys and Ourselves
26:30 Challenging Carceral Culture
34:21 Collective Liberation and Love
48:04 Embracing Humanity and Connection
50:08 Overcoming Prejudices and Biases
54:11 The Power of Vulnerability and Love
01:01:56 The Role of Community in Healing
01:06:36 Radical Love and Honesty
01:12:37 The Healing Power of Poetry
01:17:40 Accessible Healing Practices
01:21:44 Finding and Building Community
01:27:00 Healing as a Black Man
01:31:23 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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📚 Episode References:
Everything and Nothing At Once: A Black Man's Reimagined Soundtrack For the Future By: Joél Leon https://shorturl.at/TXEiN
Frederick Joseph https://rb.gy/wk0mfh
Mahogany Browne https://shorturl.at/M0Gdn
The Seat of the Soul by Gary Zukov: https://rb.gy/3pcaqx
A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle: https://rb.gy/23tvg5
The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle: https://rb.gy/03k8iz
The Spirit of a Man by Iyanla Vanzant: https://rb.gy/9mu5vn
Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS): https://rb.gy/4keixi
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Healing through Personal & Collective Transformation: Jezz Chung – Into Healing S2, Ep.3

Jezz Chung is a multidisciplinary artist exploring personal and collective transformation through race, gender, trauma, disability, and neurodivergence. They’ve been featured by El País, Público, The Cut, Them, Vogue, Teen Vogue, Logo TV, and Made of Millions. Their debut collection, This Way to Change: A Gentle Guide to Personal Transformation and Collective Liberation, reflects on their healing journey, from childhood loneliness and neurodivergence to defying societal norms through creative expression. Jezz discusses their experience in advertising, self-compassion, and healing practices like ketamine therapy and EMDR. They emphasize accessibility, storytelling, and collective care as key to healing, highlighting self-acceptance, queerness, and joy as acts of resistance.
⭐️ In this episode, you’ll learn ⭐️
00:00 Introduction to Disability and Healing
00:38 Meet Jezz Chung: Multidisciplinary Artist and Author
01:47 Jezz's Childhood and Struggles with Loneliness
04:07 Navigating ADHD and Seeking Support
09:12 Understanding Depression and Disconnection
26:45 Discovering Queerness and Neurodivergence
30:29 Healing Through Art and Community
51:47 Facing the Future: Embracing Uncertainty
52:28 Questioning the Status Quo: A Call for Change
55:30 Healing Through Friendship and Affirmation
01:07:20 Art as a Path to Connection and Healing
01:18:47 Transforming Harm into Care
01:21:30 The Urgency of Collective Liberation
01:29:09 Embracing Change and Personal Growth
01:35:54 Honoring Queer Elders and Collective Healing
01:43:01 Final Thoughts: Permission to Be Yourself
Please don’t forget to like, comment & subscribe!
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jezzchung
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jezzchung
Website: https://www.jezzchung.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jezzchung/
📚 Episode References
This Way to Change by Jezz Chung: https://smarturl.it/ThisWaytoChange
Lost Connections: Why You're Depressed and How to Find Hope by Johann Hari: https://amzn.eu/d/b3WqFnN
Adrienne Maree Brown: https://adriennemareebrown.net/
Mia Mingus: https://www.instagram.com/miamingus
Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha: https://brownstargirl.org/
Disability Visibility by Alice Wong: https://rb.gy/rwzoc4
Through the Void by Jezz Chung: https://shorturl.at/X1JAE
Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler: https://shorturl.at/6OSqO
Grace Lee Boggs: https://w.wiki/3HWr
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Into Healing with Mira Kaddoura - Healing through Playful Parenting: Lawrence J. Cohen – Into Healing S2, Ep.2

Transcript

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Oh, wait a minute, parents aren't these horrible monsters who, they, we are, but, it's because it's so hard, it's because we're unprepared. Yeah, it's easy to talk when you're not a parent, right?

00:00:14.968

yeah.

00:00:16.158

we're untrained and unpaid and, oh, it's the most important job in the world, but, Would you give somebody the most important job in the world and not give them any training and support and pay? I don't th