{"podcast":{"title":"Lessons from the Playroom","slug":"lessons-from-the-playroom-326000","podcast_index_feed_id":326000,"rss_url":"https://lessonsfromtheplayroom.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"http://lessonsfromtheplayroom.libsyn.com/site","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/e/c/6/3/ec634dce029ed1f927a2322813b393ee/x_1-20240702-69yfoeyfd2.jpg","author":"Synergetic Play Therapy Institute, Lisa Dion","episode_count":345,"summary":"The Synergetic Play Therapy Institute's \"Lessons From the Playroom\" Podcasts are a series of recorded podcasts designed to help therapists understand the little lessons that kids teach us that make a big difference in the play therapy process. Our podcast host, Lisa Dion, LPC, RPT-S, is an innovative and inspiring teacher and pioneer in play therapy. She founder and President of the Synergetic Play Therapy Institute and the creator of Synergetic Play Therapy, a cutting-edge model of play therapy that bridges the gap between neuroscience and psychology. Lisa teaches and supervises all over the world, helping transform the lives of thousands of therapists and children. With these podcasts, she'll teach you practical ways to transform both you and the child clients you work with. These inspiring educational lessons are sure to leave you feeling more confident and excited for your next session!","last_synced_at":"2026-09-23T10:20:31.130678+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/lessons-from-the-playroom-326000"},"episode":{"title":"Navigating Life's Transitions: An Empty Nester's Journey with Lisa (Best of)","slug":"navigating-life-s-transitions-an-empty-nester-s-journey-with-lisa-best-of","published_at":"2026-06-09T10:26:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/lessons-from-the-playroom-326000/navigating-life-s-transitions-an-empty-nester-s-journey-with-lisa-best-of","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/lessons-from-the-playroom-326000","url":"https://lessonsfromtheplayroom.libsyn.com/navigating-lifes-transitions-an-empty-nesters-journey-with-lisa-best-of","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/lessonsfromtheplayroom/LFPR_Lisa_-_Polly_Audio_mixdown_repurposed_180.mp3?dest-id=488296","summary":"Original air date: Nov 11, 2024 In this heartfelt episode, Lisa steps into the spotlight as she's interviewed by long-time colleague and Certified SPT Supervisor, Polly Douglass. Together, they explore Lisa's deeply personal experience of transitioning into the \"empty nester\" phase of life when her daughter left for college. This episode isn't just for parents—whether you're facing a significant life change, are a therapist supporting others through transitions, or are simply curious about navigating life's changes, this conversation offers deep insights on how to move through them with intention and grace. In this episode, you'll discover: How the principles of Synergetic Play Therapy support navigating major life transitions Lisa's personal reflections on the \"empty nester\" experience and conscious endings Navigating parallel processes during life transitions with others The importance of finding new routines during times of change The emotional waves that come with transitions and how to stay connected to yourself Join Lisa and Polly for an intimate, thoughtful conversation that will resonate with anyone moving through the unknowns of change—whether you're an empty nester or simply navigating life's evolving journey. Podcast Resources: Synergetic Play Therapy Institute Synergetic Play Therapy Learning Website FREE Resources to support you on your play therapy journey Aggression in Play Therapy: A Neurobiological Approach to Integrating Intensity * If you enjoy this podcast, please give us a five-star rating and review on Apple Podcast, subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and invite your friends/fellow colleagues to join us.","meta_description":"Original air date: Nov 11, 2024 In this heartfelt episode, Lisa steps into the spotlight as she's interviewed by long-time colleague and Certified SPT Sup…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2639,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/lessons-from-the-playroom-326000/episodes/navigating-life-s-transitions-an-empty-nester-s-journey-with-lisa-best-of/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/lessons-from-the-playroom-326000/navigating-life-s-transitions-an-empty-nester-s-journey-with-lisa-best-of.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}