The Play Base

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 trusted support. Rebecca shares how she began as a conscious parenting coach after realizing she didn’t want to yell, punish, or parent on autopilot but also discovered that tools alone aren’t enough when...

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 it really takes to create lasting change, from the stories we repeat in our minds to the systems we build in our daily lives. They discuss: Why willpower isn’t the problem and how habit design and sy...

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 explore how autism support must extend beyond the child to include the entire family system. Dr. Tay shares her personal story as a sibling of an autistic individual, her journey from academia to clin...

In this episode of The Play Base with Frances , host Frances Fishman sits down with Anastasiya Boikova , a pediatric occupational therapist and MNRI Core Specialist (Masgutova Neurosensorimotor Reflex Integration). Frances shares how meeting Anastasyia in Florida introduced her to an entirely new approach, one that connected nervous system regulation, primitive reflexes, and developmental foundati...

In this episode of The Play Base , host Frances Fishman is joined by Dr. Sharon Arbel , a clinical psychologist specializing in child development. Dr. Arbel shares insight into her practice, offers practical guidance for supporting children and families, and discusses her highly specialized programs designed to create meaningful, lasting change. Frances and Dr. Arbel also give a sneak peek into an...

In this episode of Playdate with Frances , Frances welcomes Susana Castro -  office manager of The Play Base, yoga teacher, coach, and passionate advocate for neurodiversity. Susanna shares her journey from Venezuela to the U.S., her experience raising a neurodivergent child, and how understanding her own ADHD transformed both her personal and professional life. Together, Frances and Susanna...

In this short, powerful segment of The Play date with Frances , we explore the importance of parent alignment , parent training , and stepping into the unknown with intention and courage. Frances and her husband reflect on why choosing support that truly aligns with your values matters, how impactful parent coaching can be, and why taking bold steps, especially the scary ones,leads to a life witho...

A sneak peek at what's ahead...