Gary Ware
Runs Breakthrough Play, a program using play-based methods to help individuals and groups connect and build resilience, and researches play as a tool for wellbeing and community building.
Best podcasts with Gary Ware
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Mar 10, 2026 • 1h 18min
570 - Play as Resistance: featuring Gary Ware from Breakthrough Play and Normalizing Non-Monogamy
Gary Ware, founder of Breakthrough Play who uses play to build connection and resilience. He discusses designing play-centered retreats, how play counters burnout and restores learning, why stress blocks play, and practical tiny-habit strategies like micro-rests and the GRAPES self-care framework. Short, intentional play as resistance and community support are key themes.
Jul 9, 2025 • 41min
Episode 1: Practice Play with Gary Ware
Join Gary Ware, a workshop facilitator and author of *Playful Rebellion*, as he explores the transformative power of improv-based play. Discover how positive emotions support resilience and creativity, while Gary shares his journey back to playfulness after hardship. He discusses using play as a rebellion against conformity and its role in navigating rapid change. Enjoy lighthearted improv games that foster joy and creativity, and learn how playful practices can aid in post-traumatic growth. Gary's insights promise to inspire both personal and professional development.
