Episode #50: Perfectionism and Play

These Fools contemplate a case from Boaz’s coaching practice, in which play is proposed as an antidote to the voice of excessive self-criticism (perfectionism.) They discuss the ideas of play and its role in human development as well as the psychology of self-criticism, and explore how these topics interrelate (and how they don’t.) What constitutes play for an adult? What is meant by “integrating” psychological material? How do we move towards greater authenticity? Tune in and join the conversation!

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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
04:32 The Power of Play in Creativity
13:06 Play in Adult Life
21:57 Learning Through Play
32:03 Simplicity in Complexity
33:29 Practical Knowledge
34:13 Phronesis: Practical Wisdom
36:38 Experience in Mastery
40:30 Critical Inner Voices
44:55 Navigating Midlife Transitions
48:03 The Process of Integration
52:16 Coherence and Authenticity
56:22 Trusting the Natural Process of Growth