Playing is not a waste of time. It is often interpreted as frivolous but it is actually an important source of both relaxation and stimulation for adults and children alike. Today we talk with special guest Dr. Brooke Buckley, CMO of Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital, about the importance of play at all ages.  Playing is a stress reliever and it brings joy. It offers oodles of health benefits, is a productivity tool, and stimulates creativity and learning.  Play also helps us solve difficult problems. “We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing.”  Listen to the episode to find out more.  Follow Dr. Buckley on Instagram: @start_to_begin   Come play with us in nature at the Inaugural Mindful Healers Retreat: Connecting in Nature, July 23-24th 2022.  Registration will open in late December. Only 20 spots available. Sign up to be notified when registration opens. Connect with us and find out more about the Mindful Healers Podcast and our offerings at https://www.jessiemahoneymd.com/mindful-healers-podcast If you want to find calm, contentment, and a clear and meaningful path forward in areas of your life beyond relationships, I invite you to explore private mindful coaching with Dr. Mahoney https://www.jessiemahoneymd.com/. Join the Mindful Healthcare Collective Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1443705385809109 If you want to develop a mindfulness practice, reach out to Dr. Liang https://awakenbreath.org *Nothing in this episode should be considered medical advice.