The Play Base
By Frances Fishman
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Episodes: 42
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Welcome to The Play Date - a podcast where heart meets science, play meets purpose, and conversations build connection. I’m your host, Frances Fishman, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, educator, mom of three, and founder of The Play Base.
Each week, we invite you to pull up a chair and join us for real conversations with experts, parents, therapists, and educators who are passionate about helping children thrive. From mental health to ABA, from the classroom to the therapy room—we’re here to learn, laugh, and grow together.
Whether you're a parent, professional, or just someone who cares deeply about kids, this podcast is your invitation to explore, understand, and support the beautiful complexity of childhood.
So grab your coffee... and let’s have a play date.
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Ep. 43 - It Takes a Village: Motherhood, Mental Health & the Power of Connection with Nicole Kaplan
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Nov 03, 2026 |
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Ep. 42 - Beyond the Symptoms: Homeopathy, Whole-Person Healing & the Power of Listening to Your Body with Wally
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Oct 27, 2026 |
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Ep. 41 - You Don't Need Fixing: Finding Strength Through Self-Acceptance
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Oct 20, 2026 |
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Ep. 40 - Creativity, Possibility & Bringing a Child’s Imagination to Life with Scott of Budsies
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Sep 01, 2026 |
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Ep. 39 - The Healing Power of Play: Why Children Heal When They're Allowed to Simply Be with Dr. Edan Alcalay
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Aug 25, 2026 |
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Ep. 38 - From Despair to Purpose: A Mother's Journey Through Autism, Hope & Healing with Jennifer Leonard
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Aug 18, 2026 |
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Ep. 37 - Beyond Self-Defense: How Martial Arts Builds Confidence, Resilience & Character with Sensei Caio
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Jul 28, 2026 |
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Ep. 36 - From Diagnosis to Empowerment: Finding Community, Purpose & Joy with Lauren Stewart
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Jul 21, 2026 |
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Ep. 35 - Beyond the Behavior: The Heart, Humanity, and Healing Behind The Play Base
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Jul 14, 2026 |
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Ep. 34 - The Heart Behind The Play Base: Frances Fishman on ABA, Motherhood, Purpose, and Healing
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Jul 07, 2026 |
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Ep. 33 - Finding the Right Path: Education, Creativity, College Counseling, and Parenting with Bekka Goldberg
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Jul 01, 2026 |
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Ep. 32 - Understanding the Nervous System from the Inside Out with Dr. Ally Durrieu
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Jun 23, 2026 |
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Ep. 31 - One Connection Away: Growth, Purpose, and Leaning In with Liat Horovitz
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Jun 16, 2026 |
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Ep. 30 - Raising Confident Kids Through Mentorship with Jasmine Eingen
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Jun 09, 2026 |
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Ep. 29 - Finding Alignment, Intimacy, and Joy with Dr. Fay Gersh
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Jun 02, 2026 |
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Ep. 28 - Building the Foundation First with Paulette Cormier
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May 26, 2026 |
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Ep. 27 - All the World Is a Classroom with Thabatta Mizrahi
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May 19, 2026 |
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Ep. 26 - Finding the Light: Leadership, Resilience, and the Bagpipe Story with Chris D’Angelo
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May 12, 2026 |
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Ep. 25 - Raising Little Learners with Melissa Markus, The Kindergarten Mom
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May 05, 2026 |
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Ep. 24 - Stop Treating Kids in a Bubble: The Power of Whole-Family Support with Dr. Ryan Seidman
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Apr 28, 2026 |
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Ep. 23 - More Than the Game: Coaching, Identity, and Finding Your Purpose with Nikita Krivokrasov
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Apr 21, 2026 |
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Ep. 22 - From Overwhelmed to Empowered: How to Navigate Your Child’s Needs
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Apr 14, 2026 |
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Ep. 21 - Strip It All Away: Identity, Healing, and Humanity with Rev Anava
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Apr 07, 2026 |
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Ep. 20 - Roots to Rise: Whole-Child Speech Therapy with Marina Aronin
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Mar 31, 2026 |
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Ep. 19 - No Mud, No Lotus: Raising Resilient Kids with Joy Badler
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Mar 25, 2026 |
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Ep. 18 - From New York to South Florida: Dana Weiss on Building an SLP Practice, Connection Before Progress, and Intrinsic Motivation
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Mar 17, 2026 |
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Ep. 17 - The Space Is Speaking: Sensory Design & the Nervous System with Lauren Henry
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Mar 10, 2026 |
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Ep. 16 - "Coby Shark: Self-Control, Heart, and the Game He Loves "
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Mar 03, 2026 |
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Ep. 15 - Kindness Is My Superpower: A Gentle Conversation with My Youngest, Jojo
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Feb 24, 2026 |
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EP. 14 - Sunshine Girl: Creativity, Courage & Big Feelings with My Daughter Chloe
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Feb 17, 2026 |
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Ep. 13 - Kindness Matters: Building Emotional Strength, One Tool at a Time
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Feb 17, 2026 |
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Ep 12 - Does It Feel Right? Reimagining ABA Beyond Autism (Part 2 with Jayme Teplin)
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Feb 03, 2026 |
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Ep. 11 - Success Is the Best Revenge: Jayme Teplin on Neurodiversity, Self-Advocacy, and Becoming the Clinician You Needed (Part 1)
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Jan 27, 2026 |
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Ep. 10 - Science Meets Soul: Reimagining ABA, Education, and Inclusion with Alley Dezenhouse
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Jan 20, 2026 |
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Ep 9 - The Work Beneath the Trigger with Rebecca Guez
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Jan 13, 2026 |
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Ep. 8 - Rewriting Your Health Story: Behavior Change, Habits & Peptides with Nicole Pekerman
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Jan 06, 2026 |
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Ep. 6 - "Reimagining Autism Support: Neurodiversity, Family Systems & Healing with D"
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Dec 30, 2025 |
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Ep. 5 - "Beyond OT: Reflex Integration, Nervous System Regulation & MNRI with Anastasia Baikova"
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Dec 23, 2025 |
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Ep. 4 - Supporting Child Development & Rewiring Relationships with Dr. Sharon Arbel
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Dec 16, 2025 |
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Ep. 3 - Neurodiversity, Nervous Systems & Parenting: A Conversation with Susana Castro
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Dec 16, 2025 |
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Ep. 2 - Choosing Courage: An Honest Conversation between husband and wife
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Dec 16, 2025 |
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Ep. 1 - Welcome to The Play Base!
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Dec 04, 2025 |