Laughter Revolution

Somewhere between Edinburgh Airport and a set of stairs I had no business descending with a suitcase, I had a reckoning with my body. Specifically, with the part of me who thinks pain is just the price of doing business. Her name is Patty Pusher, and she and I are currently in negotiations. In This Episode • Why so many of us experience our bodies as the enemy — and where that actually comes from...

Most of us have had that moment. Sitting at your desk, calendar full, inbox worse, thinking: surely this cannot be it. After almost 20 years in corporate HR, I decided to find out. So I left. What followed was two naps a day, a lot of body listening, and eventually, a six-month solo trip to Scotland with almost no plans. This episode is about spirit being versus human doing, with your body as your...

Have you ever felt completely paralysed by something that should be simple? Packing a suitcase. Choosing an outfit. Showing up as yourself. If you’ve ever spiralled over what other people might think of you, this episode is for you. Marla is packing for a six-month solo adventure, which sounds exciting, until Polly Packer shows up. Polly is that relentless inner critic who turns packing a bag into...

Got a very convincing list of reasons why you can't do the thing you want? This episode is for you. Hit play. You have a list. A very convincing list of reasons why you can't, shouldn't, or aren't ready to go after the thing you want. And here's the wild part - your brain built that list on purpose. It thinks it's keeping you safe. Spoiler: it's not. In this episode, I dig into one of the stickies...

What if laughter wasn't just something that happened to you, but something you could use on purpose to change your life? In this first episode, host Marla Simlett shares the origin story behind Laughter Revolution. Three years of crisis, a full-blown anxiety disorder, and one unforgettable moment involving bleach and a fan cord that sparked everything. This is where the Laughter Intelligence™ fram...

What if growth felt lighter? Hosted by counsellor and speaker Marla Simlett, Laughter Revolution blends insight, real-life stories, and practical strategies to help you unstick your stuck with more ease, energy, and resilience. New episodes every other Thursday starting May 7.