Welcome to Part 2 of a mini-series on how to bring more fun into your life -- not the fake kind of fun, but rather the soul-filling kind that makes you feel fully alive.

I'm a firm believer that we're not meant to just "get by" in life. We're not meant to feel constantly stuck on hamster wheels of exhaustion and distraction. We were never meant to stop playing... yet somewhere along the line as more and more responsibility got added, we easily forget to remain playful. We become too tired for connection. We become too distracted to enter a state of flow.

Part 1 talked about the problem we're all facing, and Part 2 will provide you with a solution to explore and hopefully rediscover a part of you that you're missing. So, let's take a fun audit ;)

This series was inspired by Catherine Price's book The Power of Fun: Why fun is the key to a happy and healthy life.

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Welcome to a 3-part series where I unpack some of my own internal musings, alongside evidence-backed research to identify a problem that we're all currently facing... We've forgotten how to have true fun, because we've bought into the lies we've been sold by a society that is using our brains against us.

So, in a year where I'm reclaiming the joy of true fun, I invite you to journey with me through the problem this week. Next week, I promise to bring you the solution. And in the final part of this mini-series, I'll tell you about my own personal experiment -- what I loved, what I learned, and what I'll do differently next time.

This series was inspired by Catherine Price's book The Power of Fun: Why fun is the key to a happy and healthy life.

Connect with me on Instagram: @carryconfetti

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Faith, Neuroscience & the Mental Health Benefits of Joyful Worship

Did you know the Bible connects joy and movement long before neuroscience did?

In this episode of Carry Confetti, we revisit the moment when David danced before the Lord with all his might... and explore what modern brain science says about why that matters.

From dopamine and endorphins to stress reduction and emotional resilience, movement isn’t just physical — it’s neurological and spiritual. What if practicing embodied joy is one of the most powerful tools God gave us for mental health?

In this episode, we explore:

• The neuroscience of joy and movement
• Why dancing reduces stress and boosts mood
• What David’s worship teaches us about freedom and courage
• How physical expression strengthens faith and emotional well-being

If you’re interested in Christian mental health, faith and neuroscience, worship, or practical ways to cultivate joy, this episode is for you.

Your brain will love it. And your soul just might too.

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