Episodes: 33
Frequency: Every two weeks
Rating: 5.0/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Listener location: USA
Publicly listed emails
judetrederwolff@gmail.com
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Jude Treder-Wolff - Creative arts therapist, social worker, and improviser exploring how improv supports adaptation, communication, connection, and personal and professional development.
Claire Slattery - Connection, Play, Spontaneity, And Rebuilding Interpersonal Skills Through Improv.
Elizabeth Bojsza - Burnout Resilience, Communication, Trust, And The Role Of Improv In Strengthening Teams.
Matt Weinstein - Play, Belonging, Collaboration, And Using Games And Improv To Break Down Barriers.
Kirsten Henning - Adaptability, Empathy, Listening, And Improvisational Skills In Leadership.
Brad Robertson - Applied Improvisation And Activating Possibility Through Live Performance And Discussion.
Episode 33: The Brave Space with Katie Watson
September 30, 2026
What if getting comfortable with discomfort could actually make us braver? In this episode, Jude speaks with medical improv pioneer Katie Watson about brave spaces versus safe spaces. They discuss how improv can help us take risks, practice pausing, and trust ourselves to show up more fully, in healthcare and in life. *Connect with Katie - Northwestern, Medical Improv This podcast is brought to you by Lifestage. Lifestage designs and facilitates experiential workshops, classes, and presentat...
Episode 32: The Connection Practice with Claire Slattery
September 16, 2026
What happens when we stop performing and start showing up as we are? In this episode, Jude speaks with Improv Central founder Claire Slattery about using improv to rebuild the muscles of connection, play, and spontaneity. Together, they discuss why practicing in-person, unscripted interaction may be more important than ever in an increasingly digital world. *Connect with Claire: Improv Central, LinkedIn Improv Central 1-Year Anniversary Celebration weekend of events (all for $1 each) - Sept ...
Episode 31: The Burnout Buffer with Elizabeth Bojsza
September 02, 2026
What if one of the best defenses against burnout is the people around us? In this episode, Jude speaks with Elizabeth Bojsza from the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science about how improv can strengthen communication, connection, and trust, helping teams build the collective resilience to navigate stress together. *Connect with Elizabeth - LinkedIn, Stony Brook University ARTICLE: Burnout and Professional Fulfillment: Associations With Interprofessional Communication Skills and Clima...
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The publicly listed email for Improv in Real Life: judetrederwolff@gmail.com.
Podseeker estimates Improv in Real Life reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Improv in Real Life typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Experienced applied-improv practitioners, founders of relevant organizations, communication or leadership professionals, educators, researchers, and facilitators with practical expertise in connection, teamwork, resilience, or professional development. Common among recent guests: Founding or leading applied-improvisation organizations; Designing communication, leadership, or team-development programs; Publishing, teaching, speaking, or presenting on improvisation, communication, or professional development. Recent guests include Claire Slattery, Elizabeth Bojsza, and Matt Weinstein.
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