In this episode, Whitney Dawn Pyles sits down with Jae Gibbs (Freedom Yard) and Pid’or Tampa (Coach Play, PTPlays) to explore the transformative potential of play in our lives and work (coaching, facilitation, space holding, etc.). The conversation begins with personal stories of discovery, as both guests share how their journeys led them to The Somatic School and why it became a pivotal step in their personal and professional growth. The discussion then unfolds into a deep dive on the power of play—a way back to our truest selves, a path out of burnout, and a radical act of resistance against societal systems that stifle authenticity and creativity. Together, they examine how play can be a profound practice for freedom, connection, and self-expression, and how it challenges the industrialized, capitalistic norms of Western society.