<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd"><channel><title><![CDATA[Relational Embodied Play Therapy ]]></title><description><![CDATA[A podcast where play therapy meets the body, the relationship, and the deeper rhythms of healing.

I'm Rachael, and these are my writings—shared aloud. Part audiobook, part reflection, entirely relational.

Whether you're a therapist, a curious human, or somewhere in between, welcome. I'm glad you're here. <br/><br/><a href="https://relationalembodiedplaytherapy.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">relationalembodiedplaytherapy.substack.com</a>]]></description><link>https://relationalembodiedplaytherapy.substack.com/podcast</link><generator>Substack</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:44:36 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/8369937.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[Thoughts on embodiment, relational healing, neuroscience and play therapy ]]></author><copyright><![CDATA[Rachael Pasemko ]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><webMaster><![CDATA[relationalembodiedplaytherapy@substack.com]]></webMaster><itunes:new-feed-url>https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/8369937.rss</itunes:new-feed-url><itunes:author>Thoughts on embodiment, relational healing, neuroscience and play therapy </itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Children heal in relationship, through play, imagination, and the quiet language of the body. Relational Embodied Play Therapy is rooted in neuroscience and attachment, and guided by a deep reverence for the child&apos;s inner world. </itunes:subtitle><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Thoughts on embodiment, relational healing, neuroscience and play therapy </itunes:name><itunes:email>relationalembodiedplaytherapy@substack.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:category text="Education"/><itunes:category text="Kids &amp; Family"/><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/8369937/4d004de475c68f0a370e69163e18b605.jpg"/><item><title><![CDATA[Why it Looks Worse When it's Working]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Hello.  Welcome.  I am Rachael Pasemko and this Relational Embodied Play Therapy.</p><p>You can learn more about me, my play therapy theory, and supervision offerings on my website <a target="_blank" href="https://relationalembodied.com">here</a>.  </p><p>Enjoy.  </p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://relationalembodiedplaytherapy.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">relationalembodiedplaytherapy.substack.com</a>]]></description><link>https://relationalembodiedplaytherapy.substack.com/p/why-it-looks-worse-when-its-working</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:201187283</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rachael Pasemko ⊹ Play Therapy]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:39:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/201187283/e5f6dc47208d8eecdb42dde58c94d494.mp3" length="7516193" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Rachael Pasemko ⊹ Play Therapy</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>626</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/8369937/post/201187283/4d004de475c68f0a370e69163e18b605.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Locating Change]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Hello.  Welcome.  I am Rachael Pasemko and this Relational Embodied Play Therapy.</p><p>You can learn more about me, my play therapy theory, and supervision offerings on my website <a target="_blank" href="https://relationalembodied.com">here</a>.  </p><p>Enjoy.  </p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://relationalembodiedplaytherapy.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">relationalembodiedplaytherapy.substack.com</a>]]></description><link>https://relationalembodiedplaytherapy.substack.com/p/locating-change-031</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:200500668</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rachael Pasemko ⊹ Play Therapy]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 19:14:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/200500668/e8c93936ce61fb794b620777252c6859.mp3" length="5426200" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Rachael Pasemko ⊹ Play Therapy</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>452</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/8369937/post/200500668/4d004de475c68f0a370e69163e18b605.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[All the Ages we've ever Been. ]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Hello.  Welcome.  I am Rachael Pasemko and this Relational Embodied Play Therapy.</p><p>You can learn more about me, my play therapy theory, and supervision offerings on my website <a target="_blank" href="https://relationalembodied.com">here</a>.  </p><p>Enjoy.  </p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://relationalembodiedplaytherapy.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">relationalembodiedplaytherapy.substack.com</a>]]></description><link>https://relationalembodiedplaytherapy.substack.com/p/all-the-ages-weve-ever-been-64a</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:199075670</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rachael Pasemko ⊹ Play Therapy]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 16:44:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/199075670/99607a1e72a848db97e5255c07b66b00.mp3" length="6065991" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Rachael Pasemko ⊹ Play Therapy</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>505</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/8369937/post/199075670/4d004de475c68f0a370e69163e18b605.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sacredness Reverance and Creating Safety]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>A link to the original essay:  <a target="_blank" href="https://relationalembodiedplaytherapy.substack.com/p/sacredness-reverance-and-creating">https://relationalembodiedplaytherapy.substack.com/p/sacredness-reverance-and-creating</a></p><p>My website:  <a target="_blank" href="https://relationalembodied.com">https://relationalembodied.com</a></p><p>Find us on Intstagram:  @rachal.pasemko</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://relationalembodiedplaytherapy.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">relationalembodiedplaytherapy.substack.com</a>]]></description><link>https://relationalembodiedplaytherapy.substack.com/p/sacredness-reverance-and-creating-2dd</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:199074143</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rachael Pasemko ⊹ Play Therapy]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 14:41:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/199074143/cdd25e2d0b69cd8e5f229749797dfbb7.mp3" length="6000162" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Rachael Pasemko ⊹ Play Therapy</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>500</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/8369937/post/199074143/4d004de475c68f0a370e69163e18b605.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Relational Embodied Play Therapy ]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Hello.  Welcome.  I am Rachael Pasemko and this Relational Embodied Play Therapy.</p><p>You can learn more about me, my play therapy theory, and supervision offerings on my website <a target="_blank" href="https://relationalembodied.com">here</a>.  </p><p>Enjoy.  </p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. 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