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Ep. 40 - Creativity, Possibility & Bringing a Child’s Imagination to Life with Scott of Budsies (opens the original)
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What happens when a child's imagination becomes something they can actually hold in their hands? In this episode of The Play Base Podcast, Frances sits down with Scott from Budsies, a company that turns children's original artwork into one-of-a-kind stuffed animals. Frances first discovered Budsies at a special needs program at the YMCA in Boca Raton, watching kids light up when they realized: "I made that." That moment stayed with her. Scott shares how he acquired and grew Budsies, which now in
Ep. 39 - The Healing Power of Play: Why Children Heal When They're Allowed to Simply Be with Dr. Edan Alcalay (opens the original)
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Play is often seen as just fun for kids—but what if it's actually one of the most powerful paths to healing? In this episode of The Play Base Podcast, host Frances Fishman talks with clinical psychologist and Certified Child-Centered Play Therapist Dr. Edan Alcalay about the science and heart behind play therapy. Drawing on over 20 years of clinical experience, Dr. Alcalay explains how child-centered play therapy strips away judgment and expectation, letting children's natural capacity to heal e
Ep. 38 - From Despair to Purpose: A Mother's Journey Through Autism, Hope & Healing with Jennifer Leonard (opens the original)
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IIn this deeply moving episode of The Play Base Podcast, Frances Fishman sits down with Behavioral Consultant Jennifer Leonard for one of the most personal conversations ever shared on the show. Jennifer's journey into Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) didn't begin in a classroom — it began as a mother searching for answers after her son was diagnosed with autism. Faced with uncertainty, cultural stigma, isolation, and a healthcare system that often left her feeling unheard, Jennifer navigated one
Ep. 37 - Beyond Self-Defense: How Martial Arts Builds Confidence, Resilience & Character with Sensei Caio (opens the original)
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In this inspiring episode of The Play Base Podcast , Frances Fishman sits down with Sensei Caio—founder of True Kombat Training—to explore how martial arts can transform far more than physical ability. Together, they discuss the profound impact martial arts has on confidence, emotional regulation, resilience, discipline, and child development. Raised in a family of martial artists and a former professional MMA fighter, Sensei Caio shares his journey from training with his father at three years o
Ep. 36 - From Diagnosis to Empowerment: Finding Community, Purpose & Joy with Lauren Stewart (opens the original)
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In this heartfelt episode of The Play Base Podcast , Frances Fishman sits down with Lauren Stewart—founder of The Sweet Spectrum and Proud Autism Moms Club —to talk about parenting, neurodiversity, entrepreneurship, community, and the transformative power of understanding. Lauren shares her family's journey following her daughter's autism diagnosis, how it reshaped her perspective on motherhood, and how it ultimately inspired two purpose-driven businesses: one spreading joy through cookies and t
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