Do you learn, coach, or perform improv and comedy? Then this show is for you. Your Improv Brain with Jen deHaan is a podcast that talks about the intersection of comedy and different forms of thinking. How do our brains work when learning and performing improv. Because there are so many different types of brain wiring that affect how we learn and perform together.
Good comedy is neuroinclusive when you’re performing or learning it. What does neuroinclusive mean? It means that you create a supportive environment inclusive and accommodating of all cognitive types and abilities to learn, write together, or perform. This includes both neurodivergent and neurotypical individuals, and all the different ways we experience life. Which is… you, since that covers everyone!
Neurodiversity means all types of brain wiring. Neurodivergent means less statistically common types of brain wiring. All of these brain types (neurotypes) do improv and comedy together. But misunderstandings occur. These episodes are not for diagnosing people, making excuses for bad behaviour, or a form of therapy. They are for discussing, learning, and being neuroinclusive in your improv or comedy practice!
Hosted by Jen deHaan, an autistic and ADHD comedy performer, improv enthusiast, and writer.
Your Improv Brain
hosted by Jen deHaan
These episodes are about the many different types of brains that exist in the comedy and improv space. It features the voices of neurotypical and neurodivergent performers, and all the variations of brain types we have.
The topics we discuss are relevant to comedy, improv, acting, and performance. We can be better at comedy and acting if we try to understand each other. When we do, we work together more efficiently, learn more effectively, and function on teams with more success. And we’re funnier.
Note: This podcast was formerly called “Neurodiversity and Improv”! New name, same kinda stuff.
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Jen deHaan founded StereoForest in 2024 to focus on creating comedy podcasts and audio dramas and audio fiction series that blend scripted and improvised material. Jen has taught long form improv classes at/with World’s Greatest Improv School (WGIS), Compass Improv, Highwire Improv, and Queen City Comedy. She was also the WGIS Online School Director.
About the Show / Credits
Your Improv Brain with Jen deHaan is a podcast about all humans when a variety of brain types working in comedy and performance, and has episodes listed on this improv website too. You can find additional improv resources at ImprovUpdate.com, such as downloads and articles. Jen deHaan of StereoForest.com writes, edits, produces and hosts the show, who is autistic and ADHD.
