Episodes 25
Avg. Duration 54m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (1)
Since Dec 2025
Latest Episode May 2026

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About This Podcast

Welcome to The Play Date - a podcast where heart meets science, play meets purpose, and conversations build connection. I’m your host, Frances Fishman, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, educator, mom of three, and founder of The Play Base.Each week, we invite you to pull up a chair and join us for real conversations with experts, parents, therapists, and educators who are passionate about helping children thrive. From mental health to ABA, from the classroom to the therapy room—we’re here to learn, laugh, and grow together.Whether you're a parent, professional, or just someone who cares deeply about kids, this podcast is your invitation to explore, understand, and support the beautiful complexity of childhood.So grab your coffee... and let’s have a play date.

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Ep. 26 - Finding the Light: Leadership, Resilience, and the Bagpipe Story with Chris D’Angelo

May 12, 2026 50m

In this powerful episode of The Playbase Podcast, Frances sits down with Chris D’Angelo, a student leader, athlete, musician, and deeply inspiring young man whose story is a reminder that purpose can…

Ep. 25 - Raising Little Learners with Melissa Markus, The Kindergarten Mom

May 05, 2026 59m

In this heartfelt and practical episode, Frances sits down with educator, creator, and content powerhouse Melissa Markus, known online as The Kindergarten Mom. A former dance friend turned inspiring…

Ep. 24 - Stop Treating Kids in a Bubble: The Power of Whole-Family Support with Dr. Ryan Seidman

Apr 28, 2026 53m

In this episode of The Play Base Podcast, Frances sits down with Dr. Ryan Seidman- licensed clinical psychologist, clinical director of The Children’s Center, and a true champion for collaborative…

Ep. 23 - More Than the Game: Coaching, Identity, and Finding Your Purpose with Nikita Krivokrasov

Apr 21, 2026 59m

In this deeply moving episode, Frances sits down with hockey coach Nikita Krivokrasov for a conversation that goes far beyond the ice. Together, they explore identity, resilience, failure, purpose,…

Ep. 22 - From Overwhelmed to Empowered: How to Navigate Your Child’s Needs

Apr 14, 2026 58m

In this honest and empowering conversation, Frances sits down with Yael Samuel of Kid Quest Consulting to talk about ADHD, assessments, early intervention, and the emotional journey parents go…

Ep. 21 - Strip It All Away: Identity, Healing, and Humanity with Rev Anava

Apr 07, 2026 1h

In this deeply human, soul-stirring episode of The Play Base Podcast, Frances sits down with Revital (Rev) Anava- a gifted designer, a grounded truth-teller, and one of those rare people who feels…

Ep. 20 - Roots to Rise: Whole-Child Speech Therapy with Marina Aronin

Mar 31, 2026 40m

In this episode of The Play Base Podcast, Frances sits down with Marina Aronin, a powerhouse speech-language pathologist and practice owner who brings a whole-child, root-cause approach to…

Ep. 19 - No Mud, No Lotus: Raising Resilient Kids with Joy Badler

Mar 25, 2026 55m

In this episode of The Playbase Podcast, Frances sits down with longtime friend and educator Joy Badler—a passionate advocate for children (especially within the ADHD community) who has spent years…

Ep. 18 - From New York to South Florida: Dana Weiss on Building an SLP Practice, Connection Before Progress, and Intrinsic Motivation

Mar 17, 2026 44m

In this episode, Frances sits down with Dana Weiss, an incredible Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) who recently made the transition from New York City to South Florida and quickly realized: the…

Ep. 17 - The Space Is Speaking: Sensory Design & the Nervous System with Lauren Henry

Mar 10, 2026 1h 8m

In this episode of The Play Base Podcast, host Frances Fishman is joined by Lauren Henry, a sensory design consultant whose work challenges how we think about interior design, regulation, and…

Ep. 16 - "Coby Shark: Self-Control, Heart, and the Game He Loves "

Mar 03, 2026 16m

In this heartfelt episode of The Play Base, Frances is joined by her middle child and sweet “angel boy,” Coby Fishman - an eight-year-old who lives and breathes sports (especially hockey).Coby shares…

Ep. 15 - Kindness Is My Superpower: A Gentle Conversation with My Youngest, Jojo

Feb 24, 2026 19m

In this deeply heartfelt and gentle episode of The Play Base, Frances is joined by her youngest daughter, Jojo (Jordyn), a seven-year-old old soul with a powerful heart and an extraordinary capacity…

EP. 14 - Sunshine Girl: Creativity, Courage & Big Feelings with My Daughter Chloe

Feb 17, 2026 18m

In this incredibly special birthday episode of The Play Base, Frances is joined by her firstborn daughter, Chloe Fishman, for a heartfelt, funny, and deeply insightful conversation that only a child…

Ep. 13 - Kindness Matters: Building Emotional Strength, One Tool at a Time

Feb 17, 2026 49m

Frances Fishman sits down with Laura Waldorf Reiss, founder of Kindness Matters, to explore how kindness, emotional awareness, and nervous system regulation can reshape the way we parent, lead, and…

Ep 12 - Does It Feel Right? Reimagining ABA Beyond Autism (Part 2 with Jayme Teplin)

Feb 03, 2026 49m

In Part 2 of Frances’ conversation with Jayme Teplin—former Clinical Director at The Play Base Toronto—this episode goes deeper into Jayme’s clinical journey and what shaped her into the kind of…

Ep. 11 - Success Is the Best Revenge: Jayme Teplin on Neurodiversity, Self-Advocacy, and Becoming the Clinician You Needed (Part 1)

Jan 27, 2026 29m

In this heartfelt Part 1 conversation, Frances sits down with Jayme Teplin, Clinical Director of The Play Base Toronto, for a powerful episode that blends lived experience with professional…

Ep. 10 - Science Meets Soul: Reimagining ABA, Education, and Inclusion with Alley Dezenhouse

Jan 20, 2026 58m

In this powerful Play Base episode, Frances sits down with the one-and-only Alley Dezenhouse, founder of Magnificent Minds (MagMinds)—for a conversation that feels equal parts validating, visionary,…

Ep 9 - The Work Beneath the Trigger with Rebecca Guez

Jan 13, 2026 1h 3m

In this deeply heartfelt episode of The Play Base Podcast, Frances sits down with Rebecca Guez, someone who entered her life at exactly the right moment and quickly became a grounding guide and…

Ep. 8 - Rewriting Your Health Story: Behavior Change, Habits & Peptides with Nicole Pekerman

Jan 06, 2026 53m

In this episode of The Play Base, host Frances Fishman is joined in person by Nicole Pekerman, founder of Health Collective and known by many as the “peptide princess.” Together, they dive into what…

Ep. 6 - "Reimagining Autism Support: Neurodiversity, Family Systems & Healing with D"

Dec 30, 2025 55m

In this episode of The Play Base, host Frances Fishman sits down with Dr. Tay (Dr. Taylor Day), a licensed psychologist, educator, and leading voice in neurodiversity-affirming care. Together, they…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does The Play Base have?

The Play Base has published 25 episodes since December 2025, covering topics in Education, Kids & Family.

Is The Play Base still active?

The Play Base is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 54m.

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