Hello my loves,
There’s a word that keeps showing up for me lately: play.
In this week’s intention episode, I’m reflecting on my recent retreat in Ireland, the heaviness so many of us are carrying right now, and why playfulness might be one of the most important tools we have for reconnecting to ourselves.
This conversation is an invitation to lighten up—not by ignoring reality, but by creating space for joy, creativity, and possibility.
In this episode, we explore:
Why play can help us step out of collective overwhelm
The connection between joy, creativity, and personal power
How the kitchen can become a space for curiosity and freedom
Letting go of perfection and “the prescription”
Simple ways to invite more lightness into daily life (including with cookies)
If you’ve been feeling serious, heavy, or stuck in your habitual routines, I hope this episode feels like a warm exhale. Let’s play!
Get the almond flour cookie recipe mentioned in today’s show in my book, Mind, Body, Spirit, Food.
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With love,
Nicki
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