videos
Check out my official SplashDance YouTube channel! Here, you’ll find a collection of videos dedicated to bringing you the joy and benefits of aqua fitness. SplashDance combines dynamic water-based exercise with positive psychology, promoting not just physical fitness but also mental well-being.
podcasts
Below are some of the interviews I’ve done to spread the word about applied positive psychology, optimizing joy, and the Power of Play. Enjoy!
Interview with Elaine O’Brien and Andrea Seydel
Louisa Jewell, CPPA President, was thrilled to interview Dr. Elaine O’Brien and Andrea Seydel, two international award-winning fitness professionals and leading voices advancing the science of applied Positive Psychology and the art of well-being.
Zesty Aging: Unlocking The Power of Play
Elaine joins Dr. Mark Rowe to discuss her research on zesty aging and how to approach life with vitality and be more open to new experiences. She shares some of the wisdom she has learned from writing her book The Power of Play: Optimizing Your Joy Potential, including how to increase the joy in your life by tapping into your inner child.
Harnessing the Healing Power of Play
Are you tired of feeling powerless in a relationship with someone struggling with addiction? Join the Saving You Is Killing Me: Loving Someone with an Addiction Podcast and take back your power with insights from positive psychology practitioner and author Andrea Seydel.
The Power of Play with Elaine O’Brien and Andrea Seydel
Elaine and Andrea join Brenda Jasmine on the “She Flourishes” podcast. Just because you’re an adult doesn’t mean you need to stop playing…as a matter of fact, adopting a play mindset and making play a habit can help you flourish! In this episode, you’ll learn about the power of play and how it can protect your mental health and promote overall well-being.
The Power of Play: Optimize Your Joy Potential Part 2
Join Dr. Elaine O'Brien and Andrea Seydel as they talk about their new book and share the Power of Play with you.
play your way to peak performance with dr. elaine o’brien
Dr. Elaine O’Brien sits down with Sonya Looney to discuss how embracing play can lead to greater joy, resilience, and well-being in our lives.
The Power of Play – valorie burton Interviews dr. O’Brien
Elaine O’Brien chats with Valorie Burton about the impact that play has on our lives and even our work. The interview highlights the huge benefits you’re missing out on if you’re not playing. Particularly, you’re missing out on a tool that actually helps you deal with the really hard things in life.