Alzheimer’s, Grief… and the Power of Play with Roxana Ortega

Welcome to the Fort, my love… this one is something special. 🕯️✨On this week’s Playdate, I get to play with the absolutely iconic Roxana Ortega… and let me tell you… I have never laughed harder!Roxy is a cartoon voiceover queen (you’ve heard her on Monsters at Work, Archer, The Casagrandes and more), and inside the Fort she lets all her characters loose. From Frida Casagrande to Penelope Cruz… it is pure, unhinged delight.Bebe, it gets deep! Because Roxy doesn’t just teach us how to do voices…She teaches us how to get out of our heads and into play.✨ Give yourself permission to make mistakes✨ Follow the fun, even when it’s “wrong”✨ Stop overthinking… just try things✨Try the complete opposite. And suddenly… creativity isn’t something you perform… it’s something you allow.And then… we go somewhere sacred. We dive into her stunning solo show “Am I Roxie?”… a story born from caring for her mother through Alzheimer’s.What unfolds is one of the most beautiful ideas I’ve ever heard:What if… instead of correcting someone in their reality… you play with them inside it?Roxy shares how, in the face of grief, loss, and confusion… she chose play. And in the process, created some magical lifetime memories with her mother.And in that choice… she found connection, freedom and a kind of love that transcends memory itself.It’s wild. It’s heartbreaking. It’s healing.And somehow… it’s still hilarious.Inside this Playdate you’ll find:🎭 A masterclass in voiceover + creating unforgettable characters😂 Cauldron Chaos: her iconic characters in the most ridiculous scenarios 🎤 How to get out of your head and just do it💥 Why “doing it wrong” might be your greatest creative superpower🎨 Play as a tool for connection, healing, and joy🕯️ The reality of caring for a parent with Alzheimer’s… and choosing love anyway💔 Grief, identity, and the wild beauty of playing in the face of tragedy💛 Low key the best dating advice I’ve ever heard!🎲 CRINGE OFF chaos (you already know…)This episode is laughter, tears, and magic… all in one breath. Play isn’t childish.It’s survival.It’s connection.It’s everything.And if you’re brave… try Roxy’s dare:👉 Pick up any object in your house… and make it talk! Bienvenido al Fort mi amor!💌 If this episode moved you… share it with someone who needs a little more joy (or permission to be wildly themselves). ✨ About PlaydatePlaydate is a filmed podcast and creative playground hosted by Lorena Martinez; actor, creator, and TEDx speaker.Inside this fort for grown adults, we love hard, play, create, laugh, and have honest conversations about creativity, courage, and building a life you’re obsessed with.🔗 Follow & ConnectHost — Lorena MartinezInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/biencreativelorena/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@playdatewithlorenaWebsite: https://www.playdatetheshow.comActing/Speaking/Coaching: https://www.biencreative.comGuest — Roxana OrtegaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/roxanaortegaofficial/ Website: https://roxanaortega.com/ 💌 Media, Partnerships & SponsorshipsFor media inquiries, brand partnerships, or sponsorship opportunities, please contact:📩 pr@biencreative.com