by teddydmz | Dec 31, 2017 | andy goldsworthy, apocalypse, clown, Improv, kitten, Mindfulness, New Choice, Octopus, resolutions
On the eve of a New Year, Lisa and Ted consider the value of fresh starts. They begin with some numerical musings (2:29) and warm up with a round of the classic improv game “New Choice.” (7:21) They explore how New Year’s resolutions and how improv heightens our...
by teddydmz | Dec 21, 2017 | Bechdel Test, Christmas, consumption, Currier and Ives, Improv, Mindfulness, Raisin Exercise, TJ Jagodowski, yoga
Just in time for a holiday season that so often leads to excess, Ted and Lisa return to extol the virtues of “Less is More.” They revisit an old standby version of Word-at-a-Time for a warm-up (1:39) and consider some general thoughts about how improv draws from life...
by teddydmz | Dec 1, 2017 | aging, cool, dating, elephants, Improv, Mindfulness, Mindset, reactivity, Saturn return
It’s Lisa’s birthday and Ted’s about to turn 50—time to talk about aging! Our Monster Baby duo starts with a challenging warm-up game of “Fifteen Things!” to keep their brains youthfully invigorated (2:07) and then chat about how age has affected their respective...
by teddydmz | Nov 16, 2017 | ambient sounds, attention, auto-fill, conversation, Improv, listening, Mindfulness, open and honest questions
Listen up, people! In Monster Baby #34, Ted and Lisa dig in to the nitty gritty of the world of listening. They start by defining the word itself and noticing how listening is like receiving (2:09) and then brainstorm ways to increase listening bandwidth (6:30). Lisa...
by teddydmz | Nov 5, 2017 | Barre Center for Buddhist Studies, buddha, Buddhism, craving, Gregory Kramer, hunger, Improv, Insight Dialogue, Mindfulness, Tanha
What sorts of intriguing insights show up on a 10-day silent retreat? Ted and Lisa find out in Monster Baby Episode #33. They start by acknowledging that Ted’s in a period of adjustment (2:23) before considering the benefits of practicing mindfulness in relationship...
by teddydmz | Oct 13, 2017 | Alan Watts, Elf on a shelf, Flamingo, fun, Improv, intimacy, Jesus, lasagna, Mindfulness, play, rubber duck
Regular Monster Baby listeners know that Ted and Lisa love to play. In their latest episode, you learn why. The intrepid pair discuss play as a connector (1:43), whether it makes sense to be playful in such tough times (5:02), and different types of play (7:49). They...
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