News and In the Media

News and Events

Welcome to our adventuring party! We are so thankful to share another year with our readers and clients!

We are looking forward to an exciting 2022 with lots of new projects and plans at Adventures to Authenticity.

In January, we launched the new website and journey blog section. (Check it out here!) We’ll be building on this adventure throughout 2022 so check back often!

For the spring, we launched three new Hero Coaching packages, life coaching designed specifically for nerds, geeks, and gamers. (Read about them out here!)

We are excited to be hosting the RPG Blog Carnival in August 2022 on the topic of Character Development. As a reader, this is a great opportunity to meet other roleplaying and gaming-themed blogs and writers.

We’ll have another project launching in the summer that we can’t wait to share! (Subscribers will get a sneak peek well before the official launch!)

Stay tuned for more news as we get ready to help you have your best year ever!

In the Media

TTRPGs and Personal Development

Roll With It Blog, October 2021

Most tabletop role players would tell you of the camaraderie and self-confidence they gain through playing. But now, science is also starting to take notice as well. Tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs) have evolved beyond just Dungeons & Dragons and Pathfinder. There is now a plethora of options, from horror to cyberpunk, making the hobby available to almost everyone. And beyond the entertainment value, TTRPGs are a healthy habit to form. Here are the top personal development benefits of TTRPGs backed by science.

The Scientific Benefits of Tabletop Gaming

Tabletop Games Blog, April 2022

Tabletop gaming teaches us new skills and life lessons. From the educational benefits, stress relief, and socialization, board games are good for you. But researchers are finding that gaming actually changes our brains. While we’re having fun at the game table, our memory, cognitive function, and creativity all get boosts. While many games are going to digital formats, the scientific benefits of in-person tabletop gaming surpass those of video games and online versions. All the more reason to keep that game night scheduled.

What Video Gaming Teaches Us About Happiness

Gamer.Counsellor, April 2022

Science shows what many gamers already knew, that playing video games makes us happy. But in these studies, there was something that went beyond just the enjoyment of gaming. What can we learn about happiness from video games and life lessons from gaming?

Blogging to Find Purpose

The Table Read, March 2022

Author Laurie Trueblood writes about finding her purpose through the creation of Adventures to Authenticity. She explains how fantasy games such as Dungeons and Dragons inspire personal development. And of her own personal quest to find a sense of adventure and connect with nerd culture.