"If we can play together, maybe we can talk about the harder stuff too."
Meghan Talarowski of Studio Ludo

With her nonprofit studio, Meghan designs playgrounds, studies play behavior, and advocates for public play spaces—which makes her the perfect person to work on North America's largest swing set.

📕 Read the full recap here:
https://belongfulness.com/giant-swing-sets-your-three-hidden-sense-and-the-queso-dip-recipe-that-can-save-the-world-with-meghan-talarowski-of-studio-ludo

🎧 Get the podcast audio here:
https://pod.link/1534202027/episode/9eb47c8d40409f1109cd88eb5d31765e

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SWINGS & PLAYGROUNDS ARE MORE THAN FUN

Meghan shares research showing swings are the most popular play equipment for all ages because the calming linear motion is good for our vestibular and proprioceptive systems.

Swinging feels good and is scientifically calming for our stress response.

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THE IMPORTANCE OF PLAY

Meghan explains that play activates different senses beyond the typical five, including proprioceptive, vestibular, and interoceptive senses.

These relate to how we sense our body's position, motion, and internal feelings. Play stimulates these senses, keeping us socially engaged and helping our brains stay flexible.

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QUESO DIP

Meghan shares a favorite "unhealthy" recipe that exemplifies building community through shared food experiences.

Her husband created a smoked queso dip with smoked meat that was a major hit at their neighborhood block party.

Could swings & queso dip help solve the world's problems?

Learn more in the full interview!

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