# Let’s Play

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Podcast: [Mind, Body, Spirit, FOOD: Nourishment On and Beyond The Plate](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mind-body-spirit-food-nourishment-on-and-beyond-the-plate-5952807)
Published: 2026-05-20T10:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://mindbodyspiritfood.substack.com/p/intention-13-i-will-play
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Duration seconds: 669

## Resource

In this week’s intention episode, Nicki reflects on a recent retreat in Ireland and the reminder that joy, creativity, and play are not frivolous—they’re essential. In a world that can feel heavy and overwhelming, play becomes a way to reconnect to ourselves, access deeper wisdom, and return to a sense of lightness. This episode is an invitation to loosen the grip, step out of survival mode, and bring more curiosity and creativity into everyday life—especially in the kitchen. In this episode, we explore: * Why play is a powerful tool for shifting out of overwhelm * The connection between joy, creativity, and intuition * How lightness can help us reconnect to our purpose * Bringing more playfulness into cooking and daily rituals * Letting go of perfection and embracing experimentation * A simple cookie ritual from Mind, Body, Spirit, Food LINKS AND RESOURCES * Subscribe to the Mind, Body, Spirit, FOOD newsletter: https://mindbodyspiritfood.substack.com/ * Order Nicki's book, Mind, Body, Spirit, Food: https://fromscratchfast.com/nicki-sizemore/ * Find Nicki on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickisizemore This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mindbodyspiritfood.substack.com/subscribe

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