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Play isn't frivolous, it's foundational. Blaine tested it with watercolors and her stress biofeedback data shifted in real time. Stuart Brown MD's research and the ancient Sanskrit concept of Lila both confirm what the body already knows.

n this episode, Blaine talks about why slowing down is a skill the body has to practice, how stress patterns become normal, and a few simple techniques that can help bring your nervous system back into the present moment.

In this follow-up episode, Lauren and Blaine get personal about their own complicated relationships with play. From triathlon training to watercolor painting, to turning yard work into a spontaneous game, they explore why genuine play is one of the most powerful (and most neglected) tools for stress recovery, energy coherence, and healing.

We did it! Episode 100 of the Energy Works podcast is here . Lauren and Blaine share the origin story of how this whole thing started and count down the TOP 5 most-loved episodes ever.

Nobody told Pat Gordon he was doing anything special. He just meditated every morning, kept a hand-drawn art journal, quit smoking when he was ready, and stayed close to the people he loved. Now he's almost 90 and one of the most peaceful, grounded humans we've ever met!