Ever wonder why some adults can’t wait to dress up for Halloween while others avoid the costume party altogether?
In this episode of The Finding Fun Experiment Podcast, Treena digs into what costumes reveal about our personalities, our “fun wiring,” and even our health.
We explore the science, psychology, and play behind Halloween—because whether you’re team witch hat or team no thanks, there’s a reason behind your reaction.
✨ The Science of Play: Learn how your Play Personality (based on Dr. Stuart Brown’s National Institute for Play research) determines whether costumes feel exciting or exhausting.
🧠 The Psychology of Fun: Discover why some people thrive on self-expression while others feel awkward or self-conscious—and how stress and burnout can drain our capacity for play.
🌈 The Fun Health Reframe: See how honouring your own style of fun—whether that’s full-on costumes, cozy pumpkin soup, or skipping it all—can boost mood, resilience, and energy.
💡 Fun Fact:
Only about 1 in 3 adults plan to dress up this year—and of those, only 1 in 3 say they actually enjoy picking a costume.
The top three adult choices? Witch, Vampire, and Cat.
Treena also shares her own take on the “Fun or Not Fun” debate—and a costume theme that might surprise you.
Because fun isn’t frivolous—it’s fuel for your health, vitality, and joy.
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