Fun is Fundamental

Fun is Fundamental

Do you ever wonder when did you get so serious? Do you miss the good old days? Do you lack fun in your life? About half of Americans say they don’t have enough fun. Join me on a mission to prioritize fun in our lives and why the lack of fun is detrimental to our well-being. This weekly podcast pivots between solo episodes and guest interviews. I, either, talk about a fun activity that I did or explore ideas around why fun can be so elusive. I hope to inspire you to explore ways to incorporate more fun in your life.

Episodes

July 27, 2026 45 mins

Inspiration: 

1. 4 ways to design a dreamy summer, according to a happiness expert

https://www.npr.org/2026/06/24/nx-s1-5851839/how-to-plan-a-dream-summer

2. 9 Ways to Bring Back That Summer-as-a-Kid Feeling

https://www.realsimple.com/how-to-feel-like-a-kid-this-summer-12019222

Bonus Video that inspired me: 

how to have a summer before it's over. Caroline Winkler

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5164naEYLg&list=PLtFG...

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The National Institute for Play has a new "Play Style" Quiz. What's your Play Style? 

https://playstyles.nifplay.org/quiz

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June 27, 2026 58 mins

Terry Bean lives in Queens, New York, where she cares for her mother, to whom her book is dedicated. Her journey as a life and professional coach has always been guided by one belief: everyone holds the power to create a beautiful life. Through her book, ABRACADABRA, she aims to help children and adults find their “HAPPY PLACE,” encouraging them to embrace their unique journey, which she hopes will foster a kinder, more...

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In this short episode, I talk about my experience at a recent welding workshop I was invited to by a friend. 

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Larry Kesslin is a speaker, author, and purpose-driven coach best known for being the father of two amazing 20 somethings! He recently published his fourth book The Joy Molecule, which includes 8 stories of amazing humans that have taught him 5 key lessons to finding his joy. After a decades-long entrepreneurial journey, including a life-changing trip to Africa, Larry now helps high achievers redefine success, reconnect with who th...

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May 21, 2026 3 mins

I'm sorry for my absence and thank you for your patience. New episodes out soon- I promise. 

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March 27, 2026 23 mins

Oh, how I love alliteration. 

In this episode, I share our experience playing Masters of Mystery's "Gin, Jazz, Money & Murder" mystery game. Spoiler alert- it was fun!

Check out photos on the website: www.funisfundamental.com

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At 28, Dan was leading a healthy, active life. After an optometrist appointment to identify the cause of his persistent headaches was cut short, he was handed a sealed envelope and told to go directly to the hospital. What followed, was emergency brain surgery. On June 21, 2014, Dan's reality was shattered by a devastating brain hemorrhage. With no map to guide him on the grueling path to recovery, Dan had to rely on his grit, pers...

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February 22, 2026 55 mins

Jenny Lytle, a nurse for over 30 years specializing in hospice and end-of-life care, experienced a profound shift when her mom—also a nurse—suddenly passed away. In her grief, Jenny realized her mom, like so many nurses, had prioritized everyone else at the expense of her own well-being.

Determined to break that cycle, Jenny embarked on a journey of self-discovery, embracing coaching and personalized self-care. She foun...

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February 12, 2026 86 mins

One of my BFFs is on again to chat about romance in media. We rank each other's crushes, do a "Bad Boy Bracket" and try to guess the 90s romance based on the tagline. It's just a lot of silly fun.

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ideas: funisfundamentalpodcast@gmail.com

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February 6, 2026 8 mins

In this episode, we are getting our Hygge on with a hardy high tea. 

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February 3, 2026 60 mins

In this solo episode, I talk about the science of Seasonal Affective Disorder and what scientists say is the best remedies for it. I will also look towards the Danish and their philosophy of Hygge (hint: It's much more than just cozy.) and look at a few more mindset shifts to make you appreciate the treasures that winter has to offer. 

Primary sources: 

Defeating SAD by Norman E Rosenthal

The Little Book of Hygge: Danish ...

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Lynn Harris is founder of GOLD Comedy, the comedy school, professional network, and content studio where women and non-binary folks grow their comedy careers and creative side hustles, join a powerful community, and make funny stuff. Through their classes, celebrity speaker series, sketch teams, shows, and more, members build skills, rack up laurels, and nail their showbiz goals. Lynn is based in Brooklyn, but through the magi...

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Kerie Logan has been a Human Consciousness Guide for over 20 years, supporting people with mental health concerns. She is an author, certified clinical hypnotherapist, and NLP practitioner. She is trained in several modalities, such as metaphors, trauma-informed, grief support, shadow work, PTSD, parts therapy, timeline therapy, QHHT, past lives, and life between lives (Dolores Cannon and Michael Newton). She has several inspiratio...

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Carson Wagner is the founder and CEO of Lifetime of Love Nannies, a fast-growing childcare agency built to make life easier for families while creating meaningful, well-supported careers for caregivers. Carson turned her passion for helping others into a mission-driven business known for high-touch, customizable care—serving families, corporate partners, and communities with unique support needs.

Equal parts heart and hu...

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This is my response to a few things I disagreed with after some reflection on the previous episode.  While I agreed with Jack on the overall sentiments, I disagreed with the messaging that women and feminism were all to blame for the problems affecting men. 

funisfundamentalpodcast@gmail.com

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Jack Kammer is a social worker. His focus is on the mental wellbeing of men and boys and how sexism in our culture affects them. He is the founder of Male Friendly Media.

In our conversation, Jack and I discuss issues affecting men and boys in our culture currently including the loneliness epidemic and how the women in their lives can help them form and maintain male friendships and to have more fun. 

https://www.malefriendly...

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Fanny Tristan is a Trauma Therapist and Single's Coach helping women of color embrace their single era through education, travel, and sisterhood.  She is the founder of Her Soul Supply. 

In this episode, we talk about modern dating and the pressure women put on themselves to find love and keep it. We, also, talk about ways to combat loneliness with or without a partner. 

www.hersoulsupply.com/

www.facebook.com/profil...

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Fran Bailey's extensive training in dancing combined with energy healing has evolved into a simple method for evolving the mind, body, heart and soul. Since 2002, Fran has channeled her passion in The SHEVA Method (Seeking Harmony in Energy Voice and Action). This process resets your system to restore with practical techniques to live more consciously through energetic awareness. She is thrilled to share this work used in years of ...

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Dr. Albert Bramante, a seasoned talent agent with more than two decades of experience in the entertainment industry, holds a Ph.D. in Psychology from Walden University. Additionally, he is a certified Hypnotist and NLP Practitioner, bringing a unique blend of psychological insight and practical expertise to his work. Driven by a passion for both the performing arts and the human psyche, he embarked on a mission to empower actors to...

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