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1KHO 826: Play is the Antidote to Performance | Nicole Zasowski, What If It's Wonderful?
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- Jun 13, 2026
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Summary
So many of us are preparing for disaster while life is happening right in front of us. In this beautiful conversation, Nicole Zasowski shares how years of loss, infertility, and heartbreak taught her something unexpected: joy isn't something you stumble into after everything works out. It's something you practice. We talk about why kids celebrate so naturally, why adults often lose that ability, how play helps break the grip of performance and productivity, and why noticing beauty outdoors might be one of the simplest ways to change your life. This episode is a reminder that today is worth celebrating, even if it isn't perfect. Learn more about Nicole and all she has to offer here Get your copy of What If It's Wonderful? here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices