Behind Closed Doors: Supporting Child Survivors of Sex Trafficking with Alejandro Castro Croy

In this especially important episode, we shine a spotlight on the harrowing issue of child sex trafficking and explore how we can support the young survivors of this modern-day slave […]
Beyond Toys: Play Therapy Across Medical, Occupational, and Animal-Assisted Settings

Lisa is joined by three remarkable professionals, Jacque Maben, Cara Smith, and Amy Pennington, to uncover the boundless potential of play therapy across various contexts and non-traditional mental health settings. […]
Demystifying Minecraft in the Therapeutic Space with Brian Keating

In this episode, Lisa is joined by special guest Brian Keating, a Certified Synergetic Play Therapist and Certified Group Psychotherapist. Brian specializes in tele-play therapy and is a contributing author […]
Defying Expectations to Embrace Human Potential: Amit Chintan Ramlall’s Journey Beyond the Label of Autism

Join Lisa in this inspiring episode as she sits down with Amit Chintan Ramlall and his father, Dr. Kumar Ramlall, for a heartfelt conversation about navigating life with Autism Spectrum […]
Giving a Voice to Children with PANS/PANDAS with Dr. Montserrat Casado

Lessons from the Playroom Podcast Ep. 166 In this episode, we delve into one of the most requested topics of the past year. Dr. Montserrat Casado joins Lisa to shed […]
The Mind-Body Blueprint: How Symptoms in the Body are Connected to Mental Health with Dave Hompes

Join us in this enlightening episode as we delve into uncharted territory with guest Dave Hompes, a renowned author, nutritionist, functional medicine practitioner, and mind-body coach. With his extensive expertise […]
Play Therapy Across the Lifespan: Nurturing Healing Through Symbolic Repair with Tara McDonald & Karen O’Neill

Join Lisa as she hosts Tara McDonald and Karen O’Neill from PIP Solutions UK in an engaging discussion on the versatile practice of play therapy across the lifespan, with an […]
Making Tough Decisions: Navigating the Terrain of Courage, Neurobiology & Authenticity

In this episode, we’re turning the tables back toward Lisa’s direction to discuss what it takes to make hard decisions (both personal and professional), the courage it takes to make […]
Overcoming Roadblocks to Empower Parents in Play Therapy with Tammy Schamuhn

In this episode, Lisa is joined by Tammy Schamuhn, the Co-Founder and Director of the Institute of Child Psychology and host of the Child Psych podcast. Together, they delve into […]
Villainous Revelations: Unmasking Complexity in Play Therapy with Maria Laquerre Diego

We have a really fun topic! Lisa is joined by the fantabulous Maria Laquerre Diego to unravel the intriguing world of villains in play therapy! (…Learn more about Maria and […]
Mandalas in Play Therapy: A Transformative Journey with Tracy Turner-Bumberry

Join Lisa Dion and Tracy Turner-Bumberry in this episode to explore the fascinating world of mandalas and their application in our work with children (… a super cool and likely […]
Breaking Language Barriers in Play Therapy: A Deep Dive into Using Interpreters with Ludmila Golovine

We’re so excited for this next topic. It’s a topic that’s never been addressed on this podcast series and a topic that is rarely explored in the field of play […]
Embracing Negative Self-Talk: Your Inner Feedback Mechanism

Join Lisa Dion for a discussion on a topic that has been requested more than once since the beginning of this podcast, and it’s something we all experience (Yes … […]
Why Therapists Attract The Clients That They Do

In this engaging episode, Lisa Dion brings together three guests that are near-and-dear to her heart: Michelle Wayman, Mili Shoemaker, and Lisa Walton. All three are either Certified Synergetic Play […]
Navigating Childhood Suicidality: Insights, Strategies, & Hope with Heather Fairlee Denbrough

In this episode, Lisa Dion is joined by the fantabulous and oh-so-knowledgeable Heather Fairlee Denbrough, a Certified Synergetic Play Therapist/Supervisor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and Registered Play Therapist Supervisor. Together, […]