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Lessons from the Playroom

Sep 30, 2025

"Perfectionism is the strategy the child is using to manage their anxiety and fear." – Lisa Dion

That child who needs everything just right? Who gets upset when the block tower falls or the drawing isn't “perfect”? There’s more going on than meets the eye.

In this episode, Lisa unpacks the deeper truth behind...


Sep 23, 2025

In this groundbreaking episode, Lisa is joined by Gabriel (Gabe) Lomas, an expert in the field of play therapy, to address a topic rarely discussed in the world of therapy: working with deaf children in the playroom. This episode offers a unique and insightful perspective that will deepen your understanding and approach...


Sep 16, 2025

Original Air Date: July 5, 2022

We are deeply saddened to share the passing of Carmen Jimenez-Pride—a fellow SPTer, therapist, healer, and a beautiful example of what it means to live fully, expansively, authentically, and without playing small.

Carmen left her mark in countless ways—through her innovative tools,...


Sep 9, 2025

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 for now).

To mark this occasion, Lisa is joined by someone who has been part of the podcast from the very...


Sep 2, 2025

Original Air Date: June 22, 2023

We are so excited about this hot topic and our incredible guest—Stacy Jagger!

Stacy is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor (RPT-S), and AAMFT Approved Supervisor. She is the founder and clinical director of Music City Family Therapy and...