You Just Have To Laugh

Is it possible to laugh at, and through your pain – both physical and emotion? Yes and in this podcast and my book You Just Have To Love   - the meaning of life, I prove it possible and vital to living a meaningful and joyous life. Order the book – You Just have To Love – the meaning of life    - at naster.com.

This podcast was ignited by my search for a podcast about the Thanksgiving Holiday.  I offer you this heartfelt podcast with this sincere message from You Just Have To Laugh and the thousands of people it represents. Thanks. Appreciation and Gratitude. "The time to offer thanks is not for just one day, And the deeds of being grateful brings a daily fresh bouquet. So voice your appreciation to the...

Your life is created by you. The good, the bad and the ugly. You can change your life anytime you want to by your state of being. Your circumstances do not determine your life, your state of being and choices do. Be it acting on or reacting to your emotions that too is a choice. So, you must be aware of what you are thinking and feeling. Add value to your life. Live your live amused with meaning....

David Naster takes you through14 suggestions that will put into motion a meaningful and joyful life. You are welcome to implement as many as you want. We might suggest all of them because they all work.   1: You want fair, every state's got one, go find it. 2: You are the only person who can take care of you. 3:   Want it!   Earn it. 4: Start at the bottom and enjoy every step up. 5: It takes time...

Talking religion with people of different faiths can get to heated argumentative rather than having a civil discussion. Tempers and passions can flair with new understandings being lost. Rabbi Michael Zedek and Reverend Bob Hill share a fascinating discussion how intellectual understanding can be gained without disruptive emotions when sharing philosophies about one's belief in God. We kindly enco...

    Seeing can trick you. Your hearing can't, because hearing translates to thought. Seeing translates to a different filtering system. It can be deceiving, that's how magicians make a living.       When we listen to each other and hear a truth, it resonates in our thinking - it permeates every fiber of our being. That is why listening commits more to the divine truth than seeing. That is why I do...

Knocking on wood Throwing salt over your shoulder Don't walk under a ladder Step on a crack break your mother's back Fingers crossed Friday the 13 th Itchy Palms Don't face two mirrors across from each other. Never stick your chopsticks straight up Don't go home right after a funeral Keep your shoes off the table And 18 more…

Aaron Jackson is an American, human rights and environmental activist. He was raised in Destin, Florida and attended  Valencia College  until 2002. After backpacking around the world, he interned at The Homeless Voice, an advocacy group in Davie, Florida and became director of the COSAC Homeless Shelter. The first orphanages he opened in Haiti were established using money he made as a golf caddy w...

Trumpet/Flugelhorn player Stan Kessler is a world-class musician. His areas of expertise are in Jazz, R&B, Funk, Brazilian and Afro-Cuban styles. He teaches group psychology dynamics, music improvisation and theory. Stan writes and arranges for small groups. He also understands the music business and well versed in CD production. Learn more about Stan Kessler's musical history and expertise at:   ...

      Obstacles and adversity are common to Care Tuk as she turns challenges into opportunities and difficulties into adventures. That is and has been   the hallmark of Care's powerful, fruitful and joyful life. Doing it with God's help is the cornerstone of her walk in faith.     Like any battle-hardened warrior, Care Tuk wears her scars like a badge of honor. She's found her life turned upside d...

Comedian, Actor, & Author Jeff Allen prays every time he goes on stage,   "Lord, let Your light shine through. Let them see not the darkness in me, but the light in You." On his new tour,  Are We There Yet?  His hilarious comedy drives home the humor in everyday family life, the ups and downs of marriage, the challenge of raising children and the joys of being a grandparent.   In His latest book,...

    Doug Auwarter is as good as they come. He is fine human being, friend and an exceptional drummer. Yes, he has made his living as professional drummer – playing and teaching. He is the author of "Essential Latin styles for the drum set," and "Essential Rock for the drum set."   He has played with the finest jazz musicians world-wide . Doug has also been to Brazil many times playing with their f...

Alfred Sauchelli Jr. began his career as an actor working on several projects with Robert De Niro and became one of the boys for quite some time. Al has had the pleasure of working with De Niro on several projects and shared screen time in Bronx tale, Analyze This, Analyze That and also had featured roles in Carlito's way, Sweet and Low Down (Woody Allen), Empire State and Find Me Guilty (Sydney L...

Jerry Feldman joins the YJHTL podcast to continue a fascinating discussion on the separation of Judaism and Christianity. This podcast is not intended to ridicule or criticize anyone's faith. It is a discussion of understanding one another.

Reverend Bob Hill answers the questions of meaning and what god have to do with hurricane disasters. He also shares the importance of prayer for those going through the disasters. 

Durk Pearson and Sandy Shaw are known world-wide as independent experts in anti-aging research and brain biochemistry. The publication of their bestseller Life Extension, A Practical Scientific Approach in 1982 was a benchmark in the history of nutritional science and created a whole new biomedical paradigm. Durk graduated from MIT in 1965 with a triple major in Physics, Biology, and Psychology, a...

Rob Kearney is one of the great ones. He serves humanity by helping others. Whether it's going on clown mission with his pal, Patch Adams, or being a former law enforcement officer, Rob ministers his heart and soul to those in need. He lives in Tennessee and has seen first-hand the devasting effects of Hurricane Helene. Rob is on rescue teams and shares how people can help those whose lives have b...

The High High Holy days of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are a delicate blend of joy and solemnity, feasting and fasting, prayer and inspiration. make up the spiritually charged head of the Jewish year. The High Holiday season begins during the month of Elul when the shofar is sounded, a clarion call to return to God in advance of the sacred days that lay ahead. Rabbi Michael Zedek goes in fascinat...

Autumn planting. Mums and Poinsettias – tis the season. Jonah Nelson from Family Tree Nursery joins us for tips about the perfect time of year for outdoor planting. He also shares his Godly insight on plants and their beautiful significance in our earthy existence. Jonah's take on life, family and work illustrates the great parenting and grandparenting he was so grateful to receive. Every podcast...

Acting and reacting to our emotions are two different things. Your YJHTL host, David Naster, (that's me) offers a wonderful way to deal with vitriolic people on your social media platforms. To get David's books and book his presentations – yjhtl.com

    From Mark Farner's humble beginnings in1969 and his blue-collar outlook, he's captured a global crusade for love, peace and freedom and become am rock 'n' roll icon. His new album "Closer To My Home" lands on November 8. "Closer to My Home" is Mark's long-awaited work bridging the past and present, the grit of the music industry and the calloused hard work of a rural man, It also champions Mar...

    Max Groove is one of the pioneers of the smooth jazz style that has dominated the airways and captivated countless listeners for years. He has twelve internationally released CDs, three in the top twenty Billboard Jazz.  His current release "Night Owl" has his signature urban smooth jazz sound while showcasing his innovative Funky jazz structures.     Over the years, national tour appearances...

    Peter Merry shares how the power of humor takes you out of a bad headspace. He knows what he is talking about. Peter was diagnosed with cancer and giving three to five years. He helps us understand that laughing and humor doesn't avoid sadness, anger or fear it helps us navigate through the emotions. Peter relates this to his grandpa dying and his mother's unexpected death caused by a traffic...

    Don't be deceived by the Gary Patti's easy smile. He knows more than a little about knockdowns and rebounds. These days as a keynote speaker, life coach, business consultant, and bestselling author, his unique comeback story is teaching others how to stay in the game and win.     Gary was a two-week-old infant when a fractured femur (thigh bone) led to a diagnosis of Osteogenesis Imperfecta—br...

With great parenting and caring teachers, Bryan Busby's youth was shaped for him to become the great human being he is today. He is an accomplished professional musician as well as one of the longest running meteorologists in television history. And he's still going. You will enjoy his heart warming stories as well along with his fascinating weather facts.