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Improv in Real Life

Jude Treder-Wolff
Improv
Creativity
Mental Health
Therapy
Improvisation
Communication Skills
Empathy
Connection
Self-Awareness
Community Building
Playfulness
Emotional Intelligence
Climate Change
Social Anxiety
Failure
Relationships
Parenting
Improvisational Techniques
Personal Growth
Workplace Dynamics

How can improv help us adapt to change and connect more deeply? Join Jude Treder-Wolff - creative arts therapist, social worker, and improviser - for thoughtful conversations and improv games that demonstrate the intersection of creativity and real life.

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Latest Episodes

How do you stay emotionally grounded in high stress moments? In this episode, Jude speaks with Justin Drogos and Jonathan Webb from Northwestern University. Together, they explore how improv builds emotional regulation, teaching clinicians not just w... more

How do stories help us process change? In this episode, Jude speaks with Kenn Adams, creator of the Story Spine, about how stories can reveal deeper truths about ourselves. Together, they explore how storytelling and improv aren't just tools for comm... more

Who holds the power in a room and what does that do to your voice? In this episode, Jude speaks with applied improv pioneer Kat Koppett about the subtle (and not so subtle) power dynamics that shape careers, relationships, and identity. They examine ... more

Taking risks is uncomfortable, especially in environments where playing it safe feels smarter. In this episode, Jude speaks with applied improviser Ed Reggi about how practicing creative risk in low stakes games, especially in the classroom, helps us... more

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Recent Guests

Rachel Rosenthal
Improv performer and teacher, known for her work in hip hop and Shakespearean improv
The Ray Ro Show, Love Shakespeare
Episode: Episode 16: The (Love) Language of Improv with Rachel Rosenthal
Salma Soliman
Psychotherapist, improviser, and creator of an improv-based therapy program
Brave View Therapy
Episode: Episode 15: Free to Fail with Salma Soliman
Peter Michael Marino
Actor, improviser, playwright, educator and creator of Show Up Kids
Show Up Kids
Episode: Episode 14: Making It Up, Making It Work with Peter Michael Marino
Kathy Klotz-Guest
An applied improviser who emphasizes self-affirmation within the practice of improv.
Keeping It Human
Episode: Episode 12: Double Down on You with Kathy Klotz-Guest
Louis Kornfeld
Improvisation educator, performer, and writer, part of the duo Kornfeld & Andrews at Magnet Theatre in New York City.
Magnet Theatre
Episode: Episode 11: Not Exactly What I'm Saying, with Louis Kornfeld
Rick Andrews
Improvisation facilitator and educator on the faculty at Magnet Theater.
Magnet Theater
Episode: Episode 9: Did I Hear That Right? with Rick Andrews
Patricia Ryan Madson
Author of 'Improv Wisdom' and professor at Stanford
Stanford University
Episode: Episode 8: The Wisdom of Showing Up with Patricia Ryan Madson
Michelle Gilliam
Improv teacher and founder of Improv MKE
Improv MKE
Episode: Episode 7: Built for Belonging with Michelle Gilliam
Caitlin Steitzer
Licensed clinical social worker specializing in improv techniques to treat social anxiety
Good Practice Therapy
Episode: Episode 6: Out of Your Head, Into the Scene with Caitlin Steitzer

Host

Jude Treder-Wolff
Host of Improv in Real Life

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 24 ratings
  • Fun and wise at the same time!

    A great listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Esther Goldenberg
    United States4 months ago
  • Thank you!

    I’m brand new to improv—2 classes in. This podcast is exactly what I need to begin to understand the power of these classes and why everyone should enroll! There’s more than one way to figure this thing called life out!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ellen Webster
    United States6 months ago
  • Yes, anding through life

    A refreshing look at how the principles of Improv can impact just about any situation in a positive way. Fun podcast to listen to, and love the games each guest brings along!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lexxem
    United States8 months ago
  • Yes, And!!!

    Fresh voices with soulful and honest insight into the human condition and how we can “yes, and” through!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FranVal24
    United States9 months ago

Listeners Say

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The conversations feel soulful and honest, with a focus on yes-and in everyday life.
Engaging, insightful, and practical insights that translate improv to life.
Guests bring fresh perspectives on listening and collaboration—very actionable.
I love how it makes complex topics approachable through games and stories.

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Episode 16: The (Love) Language of Improv with Rachel Rosenthal
Q: How can improvisation enhance listening in relationships?
Improv brings novelty to conversations, helping to re-engage with partners and avoid familiarity that leads to tuning out.
Episode 16: The (Love) Language of Improv with Rachel Rosenthal
Q: Can improv help us be better partners in relationships?
Yes, it encourages playfulness and improves listening skills, which help partners communicate better.
Episode 14: Making It Up, Making It Work with Peter Michael Marino
Q: Did you ever find an audience member tried to mess with you?
Yes, there was a time a kid suggested to shoot a dog during a show, and I creatively turned that into a positive spin where the dog became a star of the circus.
Episode 14: Making It Up, Making It Work with Peter Michael Marino
Q: Can you share what Show Up Kids is as an experience?
Show Up Kids is a show that teaches kids how to be in the moment and take risks to create a story, using ideas and input from the audience.
Episode 12: Double Down on You with Kathy Klotz-Guest
Q: So how might you do this if you were doing a workshop with people that were non-improvisers?
Kathy suggests various games and exercises that illustrate the dynamics of self-affirmation and collaboration.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Improv in Real Life

What is Improv in Real Life about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on practical improv ideas that translate to everyday life, with conversations that blend personal stories, games, and exercises. Across episodes, listeners hear how listening, collaboration, and playful creativity improve relationships, communication in work and care settings, and handling change with resilience. Special guests span therapists, educators, performers, and authors who demonstrate improv's relevance to mental health, leadership, parenting, and community building, often tying concepts to real-world outcomes and actionable practices.

A standout throughline is the emphasis on yes—and mindset as a tool for empathy, adaptability, and connection. The host brings a compassionate, therapeutic lens to improv, highligh... more

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1. Rachel Rosenthal
2. Salma Soliman
3. Peter Michael Marino
4. Kathy Klotz-Guest
5. Louis Kornfeld
6. Rick Andrews
7. Patricia Ryan Madson
8. Michelle Gilliam

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