The Power of Laughter with Jenna Goodhand

Towards the end of the twelfth century, powerful images of laughing kings and saints began to appear in texts circulating at the English royal court. At the same time, contemporaries began celebrating the wit, humour, and laughter of King Henry II (r.1154-89) and his martyred Archbishop of Canterbury, Saint Thomas Becket (d.1170). Taking a broad genealogical approach,  Laughter and Power in the Tw...

Laughter Leader Trainer Lora Pesant, and founder of Adventures in Wellness, handout the power of laughter in managing anxiety and mental health. We also touched on how leading and joining laughter yoga sessions has been a confidence booster and has allowed us to show up fully as our neurodivergent selves. To learn more about Lora, Adventures in Wellness and the North American Laughter Conference,...

Note: This episode talks about themes of death, as it can also be found on the "We Are All Dying" Podcast, where we talk about death in order to live bigger, braver and more joyful lives. Lotte Mikkelsen is a true pioneer in bringing laughter, joy, and holistic wellbeing into workplaces and everyday life. Lotte is the founder of UnitedMind, an organisation she launched back in 2002 that...

In this uplifting episode, I sit down with Rachel Amar, a former corporate professional who rediscovered her purpose through the healing power of laughter. During the pandemic, Rachel found Laughter Yoga at a time when she felt deeply disconnected from her work and herself. What began as a moment of self-reflection quickly turned into a life-changing path. After completing her training online, she...