Play might seem childish, but it can also be the secret to overcoming burnout and fostering growth in the workplace and beyond. In this episode, Dr. Payal Beri sits down with Gary Ware, founder of Breakthrough Play, TEDx speaker, and the self-proclaimed “King of Play.” Gary shares his powerful journey from burnout to breakthrough, revealing how rediscovering play through improv helped him heal, reconnect with joy, and build resilience.
Together, Payal and Gary explore the science of play, how it dismantles stress, and why playfulness isn’t just for kids — it’s a tool for personal growth, team connection, and sustainable success. Through the episode, they get into the hidden cost of hustle culture, the importance of vulnerability, and practical ways to incorporate play into your daily life and work.
Ready to get yourself out of survival mode and reconnect with your creative self? This conversation is a reminder that play might be the missing piece you need to thrive!
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