Reclaiming your play is a
Revolutionary Act.
In a society that doesn't care about your joy, it's revolutionary to claim your experience of joy matters.
Play is how we cultivate joy in the everyday.
Join our movement and relearn how you love to play, start feeling authentic, vibrant joy daily, and build a more joyful world.
Hi! We're TJ & Bailey!
Professional players and co-founders of The Playful Revolution. We're here to help you reconnect to daily joy through the power of your play. Through free games, classes, and our podcast, we teach you the science of play so you can unlock joy in your life.
What play is (...and what it's not)
Play is not...
...an action, activity or hobby.
...only for children.
only outgoing, clownish, or frivolous.
Play is...
...an experience you feel. Play is when you engage in something with enjoyment.
...a blended nervous system state that combines the safety of ventral with the activation of fight/flight.
... one of the fastest ways we rewire the brain to form new patterns (and definitely the most pleasurable way!)
Play is where you feel most alive and authentic. Play is where you stop feeling the pressure of the world’s demands and start feeling your joy again.
"Quite frankly, she changed my life with play."
"I had everything I wanted, a loving family, a successful career, and wonderful friends; but something was still missing. I tried it all…therapy, medication, self-help books, the works. They were successful in most aspects, but somehow I still lacked joy. Then TJ shared with me her Playful Revolution. Quite frankly, she changed my life with play. Through her work I have reconnected with my nervous system, and I am fully able to recognize the moments of play in my ordinary days. Her brilliance, kindness, and openness made my vulnerability easy, while her “homework” had me looking for more. I am forever grateful for TJ and this beautifully curated program re-learning joyful play."
Kat H.
Full-time Working Parent & Revitalized Player
Try one of our free joy games!
Make Your Joy Compass
In less than 5 minutes you can discover your unique play personality using our Play Compass. Reveal where joy exists in your life and helps you understand how to start orienting your life to joy everyday.
Finding Joy Swiftly
A game for Swifties and those who want to feel joy, more swiftly! This free game where you'll use of the genius of Taylor Swift to discover how and where you feel joy in your mind, heart, and body.
6 Signs You’re Play Deprived
Every human, every mammal has a biological drive to play. And that includes you! While society wants you to think that play is for children, you desperately need play as an adult. When you’re disconnected from your play, you become play-deprived. Here are some signs of
play deprivation:
You react to life stressors (even small ones like your kids leaving the milk out) with anger, rage, or withdrawal.
You feel stuck and are unsure how to fix it.
You become a deer in headlights when someone asks the question "What do you do for fun?"
You're resistant to change, feeling fearful or scared of new.
You think your life is boring or dull.
You lack motivation or drive towards a goal.
Listen to The Play Rebels
Your Guides Back into the World of Play
TJ Matton and Bailey Jacobs are hosts of The Play Rebels, a podcast that reorients your mind and unleashes the power of play for authentic joy, self-expression, and transformation.
Through storytelling, nervous system education, and experiential and embodied play practices, you’ll rediscover mindful play and integrate it into your daily life.
Start Revolutionizing Your Life with Play TODAY
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