Ep66: Revolutionizing Well-being: The Power of Play and Pleasure

Things You Learn in Therapy

Ever feel like life has become one long to-do list, with pleasure and play relegated to the bottom, if at all? Certified sex therapist, Kaya Spicer, joins us to remind us that play and pleasure are not frivolous extras, but essential components of our well-being. This episode takes a deep dive into our societal structure, which often encourages us to sideline joy in favor of work, leading to dissatisfaction and even mental health issues. Kaya shares her unique, decolonizing perspective on this, exploring how play and pleasure can help us connect with ourselves and our communities, reduce stress and reintroduce joy into our lives.
But how exactly can we start perceiving pleasure differently? Kaya reveals intriguing insights into how we can find pleasure in simplicity, like feeding bunnies or doing the dishes. She emphasizes the power of language in developing our relationship with pleasure and encourages us to give ourselves permission to experience it. We also look at societal pressures that promote work over play, and discuss how we can break free from this mindset. This episode is not just a conversation, it’s an invitation to challenge your preconceived notions, to explore, and to reconnect with joy and pleasure today!
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1. Decolonizing Pleasure (00:00:12)

2. Exploring Pleasure and Giving Yourself Permission (00:13:36)

3. Importance of Pleasure and Play Exploration (00:22:50)