The Playful Lens
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Episodes: 39
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✨Shaping minds, connections and creativity through play, playfulness and playful learning for all✨
Welcome to The Playful Lens - the podcast where curiosity, creativity and coffee fuel big conversations about learning, wellbeing and play.
Hosted by Gillian (@the_glitter_and_coffee_teacher) and Helena (@experiential.wellbeing ), each episode explores how play shapes who we are: in classrooms, communities and beyond. Expect thoughtful chats, laughter and plenty of playful inspiration.
Follow the conversation on Instagram @the_playful_lens_podcast and subscribe wherever you listen.
We hope you enjoy.
Gillian and Helena
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Unlocking the Power of Play with Martha Ní Fhlatharta
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Nov 02, 2026 |
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Play as Connection: How Parents and Children Find Each Other Again
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Oct 19, 2026 |
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A Balance Play Diet with Dr. Amanda Gummer
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Oct 12, 2026 |
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How Risky Play Builds Resilient Children Who Can Handle Real Life with Dr. David Coleman
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Oct 05, 2026 |
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Homework, Play and the Case For More Meaningful Learning with Dr. Colman Noctor and Robbie O'Connell
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Aug 31, 2026 |
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Teachers as Playful Professionals with Dr. Jacqueline Fallon
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Jun 29, 2026 |
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Time to Reflect: Some of Helena & Gillian's Key Takeaways from Season 1
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Jun 22, 2026 |
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Deep Learning: The State of Play in Our Nervous System with Dr. Lori Desautels
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Jun 15, 2026 |
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Play: The Gateway To Success with Anne Marie Coffey
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Jun 08, 2026 |
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Play, Learning and Teaching in a Redeveloped Curriculum with Prof Emer Ring and Dr Lisha O'Sullivan
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Jun 01, 2026 |
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Reimagining Success: Creativity, Curiosity & Process Art with Stephanie Seidler from We Skoolhouse
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May 25, 2026 |
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What Are Playful Pedagogies? with Fiona Kirkland from Play Scotland
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May 18, 2026 |
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The Creative Magic of Loose Parts Play with Rooted in Play
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May 11, 2026 |
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Embracing Diversity in Play with Amy Collins
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May 04, 2026 |
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Why Play Matters at Every Age: The Legacy of Dr. Stuart Brown with Mia & Lauren Sundstrom
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Apr 27, 2026 |
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How Rhythmic Movement Can Enhance Learning and Reduce Anxiety in Children with Dr. Rebecca Quinn
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Apr 20, 2026 |
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Cultivating a School Culture of Play: A Principal’s Perspective
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Apr 13, 2026 |
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From Playgrounds to Smartphones: Navigating Parenting and Childhood in Modern Times
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Mar 23, 2026 |
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How Play and Trust Build Breakthrough Moments with Angela Cummins
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Mar 22, 2026 |
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The Changing Nature of Play with Tracy McElheron
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Mar 22, 2026 |
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Getting Back to Basics with Edel Lawlor
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Mar 16, 2026 |
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What Would Happen If Play Disappeared From Primary Schools?
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Mar 11, 2026 |
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Unlocking the Therapeutic Powers of Play with Siobhán Prendiville
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Mar 11, 2026 |
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Pockets of Playfulness for Adults with Dr. Joanna Fortune
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Mar 09, 2026 |
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The Darker Side of Play: Let’s Talk About Meanness, Aggression, and Emotional Growth
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Feb 15, 2026 |
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Navigating Play in A Redeveloped Curriculum: A Primary Inspector's Perspective
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Jan 30, 2026 |
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Healing Through Play-A Closer Look at the Work of a Play Therapist
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Jan 26, 2026 |
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The Value of Sensory Play with Debbie Cullinane
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Jan 12, 2026 |
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Finding the Star in Every Child: A Playful Approach to Education with Bernie Smyth
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Dec 08, 2025 |
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Anchoring Play, Key Insights from The Playful Lens
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Dec 01, 2025 |
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Transforming Childhood through Outdoor Play with Kate Maher
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Nov 24, 2025 |
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Taking Time to Slow Down with Dr. Clara Fiorentini
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Nov 17, 2025 |
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From Worksheets to Wellbeing and Wonder: Q&A with Gillian and Helena
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Nov 10, 2025 |
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Play-Based Learning and Parental Involvement with Michelle Mannix
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Nov 03, 2025 |
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A Playful State of Mind: Unlocking the Joy in Everyday Life with Dr. Joanna Fortune
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Oct 27, 2025 |
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Learning Through Laughter and Play with Tina McLaughlin
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Oct 20, 2025 |
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Play in the New Curriculum: A Game Changer with Dr. Jacqueline Fallon
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Oct 13, 2025 |
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Our Play Journeys
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Oct 06, 2025 |
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The Playful Lens trailer
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Oct 05, 2025 |