In this episode of the Recover Series, I sit down with the owner of the local board game shop, House Rules, Stephen Callaghan. In conversation, Stephen reimagines what it means to gather, play, and connect. From the board game recommendation menu to the thoughtful layout of the store, every detail is designed to spark curiosity, lower the barrier to entry, and create a sense of belonging whether you're a seasoned gamer or a curious newcomer.

We explore how board games can offer more than just entertainment. They create a structured space for creativity, vulnerability, and relationship-building. Around the table, people face uncertainty, navigate different learning styles, and connect through shared rules and unspoken cues. Game nights become more than events. They're opportunities to recover joy, build community, and practice new ways of thinking, relating and communicating.

Join us for a conversation on play, presence, and how board games can help us recover the space to be curious, imperfect, and connected.

This is board games, undefined.

House Rules:

www.houserulesboardgames.com

The Kilos Project:

@thekilosproject