The Final Chapter—Listening to the Wisdom of the Body (with Avery Dion)
This is both a milestone and a farewell. After years of heartfelt conversations, transformative insights, and connections across the globe, Lessons from the Playroom reaches its 200th—and final—episode (at least […]
EMDR Sand Tray Therapy for Trauma Healing: Ana Gomez on Symbols, Attachment, & Integration
In this episode, Lisa welcomes back Ana Gomez, internationally recognized expert in EMDR Therapy, complex trauma, and dissociation, for her third appearance on the podcast. Ana shares insights from her […]
There’s Room for You Here: On Judgment, Comparison & Creating What’s Yours
Have you ever felt judged by another entrepreneur? Maybe it was a therapist in your town charging a fee that felt unreasonably high—or someone offering a sliding scale so low […]
The Illusion of Safety: A Reflection for Play Therapists
Safety, as we commonly speak of it, feels like something solid—something we can find, build, or secure. But what if safety isn’t a place or even a state… but a […]
From Panic to Purpose: How I Stumbled Into Teaching
As a child, I loved to play teacher. I had my imaginary students, my makeshift classroom, and a deep love of pretending to lead and explain things. But somehow, as […]
Reconciling Service and Wealth: The Integrity of Earning While Giving
There’s a dissonance that many people experience when it comes to money and service. It’s this unspoken tension between wanting to help others and the discomfort that can arise from […]
Wounded Healers in the Playroom: How Attachment Histories Shape Our Work
What happens when therapists bring their own attachment histories into the playroom—consciously or not? In this deeply validating and insightful conversation, Lisa welcomes back Dr. Clair Mellenthin—renowned play therapist, author, […]
Why the Playroom Must Evolve: Embracing Digital Play Therapy & AI (Part 2)
In this powerful follow-up episode, Lisa reunites with psychologist, author, and digital play therapy pioneer Dr. Jessica Stone to explore the ever-evolving intersection of technology, artificial intelligence, and mental health. […]
Dissociation Reimagined: Honoring the Inner World of Therapist & Child
In this powerful and deeply human episode, Lisa is joined by two internationally recognized leaders in the field of complex trauma and dissociation—Ana Gómez and Jill Hosey—for a heartfelt conversation […]
When the Body Remembers: Psychosensory Healing, Play Therapy & the Wisdom Within
She’s back—and the energy in the room just elevated. In one of the most moving and illuminating episodes to date, Lisa Dion reunites with internationally renowned occupational therapist, author, and […]
Introducing Family Constellation Work: A Systemic Lens for Play Therapists
🎙️ She’s back! In her fourth appearance, Lisa welcomes the deeply loved and returning guest Mili Sarmiento Shoemaker—bilingual therapist, teacher, and Certified Synergetic Play Therapy Supervisor and Trainer—to introduce a […]
Unleashing Your Creativity: A Conversation with Mama Owls Minis
In this heartfelt and most inspiring episode, Lisa sits down with Catherine and Alicia Denham—the visionary clinical duo behind Mama Owls Minis, Licensed Clinical Social Workers and Registered Play Therapist-Supervisors […]
The Final Little Lessons Series: What to Do When You’re Overwhelmed in the Playroom
In this final episode of the Little Lessons Series, Lisa wraps up this heartfelt Q&A journey by answering your powerful questions including how to navigate moments when connection feels disrupted—whether […]
Why “Being Yourself” is Even Harder When You’re Building a Business
You’ve likely heard the phrase: “Just be yourself.” Every time I hear it, I chuckle a little—as if it’s that easy. In the Business of Therapy course, I teach the […]
Little Lessons Series: Addressing Hesitation, Aggressive Play, and Emotional Boundaries in Play Therapy
Lisa is back with another episode of the Little Lessons Series, answering your insightful questions about navigating the complexities of the playroom. Today’s episode focuses on how to handle those […]