Podcasts about certified humor professional

Our speaker today is Dr. Melissa Mork.   Her master's and doctoral degrees are in clinical and forensic psychology and she is a professor and former department chair of the Department of Psychology, Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement here at UNW.   When she is not teaching, she provides crisis interventions and post-trauma triage for survivors and families affected by mass shootings. She is a celebrated international keynote speaker and global consultant, a clinical psychotherapist, grief coach, a Certified Humor Professional, and a couple years ago, she competed for Minnesota's Funniest Person at Acme Comedy in Minneapolis.    Dr. Mork has authored a few books on topics of grief and mental health (all available in our bookstore and library). She is the host of the podcast, "Mental Health with Dr. Melissa Mork" and the founder and CEO of Mental Health Matters. She currently has more than 40,000 followers on TikTok.  Her hobbies include SCUBA, throwing ugly pottery, and laughing at her own jokes. 

Humor is essential to being a healthy human. Today's guest, Dr. Melissa Mork, is a Professor of Psychology and a Certified Humor Professional. Some may say, "She is certifiable." Dr. Mork not only brings much humor to this episode, but helps us understand how humor is indispensable to every area of life and especially when dealing with mental health issues and in the wake of woeful events and serious losses. She shares compellingly from personal experiences as well as from rich and relevant research about this seriously needed topic. Do you have feedback or topic requests? Email us at podcast@nystromcounseling.comWe'd love to hear from you!Follow along:InstagramFacebookNystrom & Associates

After serving over 20 years in the United States Army, Robin's new mission is to uplift people, organizations, and communities through humor. Robin began her military career as an enlisted Soldier in the Ohio National Guard before earning her commission as an active-duty officer through The Ohio State University ROTC program. Her career highlights include five deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq, commanding at both the Company and Battalion levels, serving as Special Assistant to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and working in the Strategic Initiatives Group for the Secretary of the Army. Her awards and decorations include the Airborne, Air Assault, and Pathfinder badges, three Bronze Stars, and the Defense Meritorious Service medal. A Certified Humor Professional with the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor, Robin teaches "Problem Framing Through Humor" at the Institute for Defense & Business at Duke University. As a TEDx Speaker, she has addressed hundreds of audiences on using humor to enhance psychological performance and wellness. Featured on USA Today, ABC, CBS, VET TV, and Fox, Robin is an international touring comedian and speaker renowned for her relatable comedy and expertise in applying humor for leader development and suicide prevention. To request more information or to book Robin as a speaker or comic at your next event, please utilize the form at the bottom of this page or email robin@bestmedicinebrigade.com.

We have a high-impact, high-energy Soldier For Life Podcast for you this week to help close out Mental Health Awareness Month, and it is one that you definitely do NOT want to miss!   Join us as we talk with stand-up comedian, motivational speaker, suicide prevention advocate, Certified Humor Professional, CEO of the Best Medicine Brigade, President and Founder of HEAL*ARIOUS, AND the creator and former host of the Soldier For Life Podcast, LTC (Ret.) Robin Johnson (we almost ran out of space there!), about her new mission to heal people with humor.   This episode includes discussions on everything from the mental health benefits of humor to inside secrets about Robin's comedy career to fantastic advice for transitioning Soldiers to FUN-erals (yes, we learned that was a thing), so be sure to listen all the way to the end!

Our guest on this episode is Professor Frank Chindamo, the Founder and CEO of Laugh MD. Frank began his media career in comedy writing and production at SNL, and as an assistant on Ghostbusters.  He has had a successful award-winning career writing and producing comedy videos for major networks. He made short films for the web before this was a thing and was an Adjunct Professor in Web Video at USC, UCLA and Chapman University. Frank is a Certified Humor Professional through the Association of Applied and Therapeutic Humor. Frank is passionate about the healing power of laughter in helping both patients and health care professionals through LaughMD. LaughMD is an app with curated, safe, clean, positive, vetted, trigger-free comedy videos that have been shown to decrease pain and stress levels. We all need laughter. It's just science.Website: https://www.laughmd.comHealth care professionals – get in touch with Frank and he will send you the LaughMD app to trial for free!Help for US Military Veterans: www.Healarious.org and www.BestMedicineBrigade.comInstagram @comedicine_comedyComedicine FacebookYour host, Dr Sarah BostonDr Sarah Boston is a veterinary surgical oncologist (cancer surgeon for dogs and cats), cancer survivor (ironic, right?), bestselling author, actor and stand up comedian. She is a 2023 graduate of the Humber College Comedy Performance and Writing Program. She is the 2023 recipient of the Tim Sims Encouragement Fund Award, which recognizes and supports promising comedic performers in the early stages of their career She is also the recipient of the Award for Academic Excellence from Humber College because she is a nerd in all aspects of her life. Instagram @drsarahboston www.Drsarahboston.com Representation Book Musical Genius Mark Edwards Producer Heather McPherson Twisted Spur Media

Using music and humor as her instruments, Amy orchestrates powerful moments of connection that leave people feeling encouraged and empowered. As a board-certified music therapist and a Certified Humor Professional, Amy conducts meaningful experiences that build community and center on the joy that music adds to our lives. One of her proudest accomplishments is being the musical director of Grace Notes Community Singers, an intergenerational performing arts organization for people living with dementia and their caregivers. Members are inspired to move beyond their heavy responsibilities to a place of relief and new possibilities. Amy has been a music therapist for over 20 years and holds dual master's degrees in music therapy and music education. She is the owner of Oak Song Music Therapy and Consulting Services in San Antonio, TX. Listen to this Parenting With Impact episode with Amy Standridge about music, humor, and self care. Motivation Guide In this FREE insider's guide from the experts at ImpactParents, join with parents all over the world who are successfully using these 3 steps and 7 quick tips to motivate their children and teens to respond to requests without meltdowns, distractions, or pushback. Here is what to expect on this week's show: Amy has dedicated over 20 years to this profession finding purpose in helping others through music. During the COVID-19 pandemic, when face-to-face interactions were limited, Amy explored therapeutic humor as an alternative way to fulfill her passion. She emphasizes the importance of laughter and playfulness in building relationships and motivating individuals, whether through activities like singing or finding coping strategies for self-care. Amy emphasizes using humor to build strong bonds with children and motivate them. Engaging in joyful activities like singing or sharing jokes creates a sense of connection and strengthens relationships. Incorporating humor into self-care routines can also provide coping strategies during challenging times. By intentionally seeking out humor and creating a structure for fun conversations, parents can cultivate a light-hearted and joyful atmosphere in their homes. Amy explains humor is a source of joy and entertainment with numerous benefits for our health and well-being. Engaging in humor and fun activities with loved ones helps build strong bonds and releases oxytocin, creating a sense of connection and happiness. Humor also serves as a powerful tool for self-care, providing coping strategies during challenging times. According to Amy, laughter yoga has numerous health benefits and can be a powerful tool for connecting with others. The practice involves finding your own sense of humor and being authentic in your laughter. It can be used as a way to bond with family members, especially children, through sharing funny memes, watching funny movies, or playing games that lead to laughter. Connect with Amy: https://www.facebook.com/oaksongmt Get your FREE copy of 12 Key Coaching Tools https://impactparents.com/gift Connect with Impact Parents: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactparents/ @impactparents Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImpactParent @impactparent LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impactparents/ @impactparents X (fkaTwitter): https://twitter.com/ImpactParents @impactparents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Roberta is the 2023-2024 president of AATH! Hail to the Chief! LOL Sign up for her free weekly newsletter, Laughter Rocks! at: www.laf4u.com Roberta Gold is a Recreation Therapist and a Certified Humor Professional who founded Laughter for the Health of it in 1985 with one mission: To empower everyone to have a more positive outlook by seeing the humor instead of the horror in our world. Roberta's Background Roberta Gold is a Recreation Therapist and uses humor therapeutically. Her proprietary program, Laughter for the Health of it has helped countless businesses, healthcare facilities, schools, organizations, and many others to realize that laughter truly can be the best medicine for whatever ails you, your colleagues, your associates, your family, your staff and your friends. She is a Certified Humor Professional (CHP) with more than 30 years of experience as a keynote and breakout speaker, as well as a consultant which many have come to rely on, for her insight and instruction on how to invoke humor into personal or professional settings in order to improve communication. Roberta facilitates interactive staff retreats, and has served as a de facto conflict resolution assistant for dozens of organizations. Roberta is an advisor for the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor's Humor Academy (www.aath.org). Roberta also: Teaches classes for domestic violence survivors providing ways to laugh again. Custom tailors her presentations to the specific needs of each organization, such as: Life Is An Attitude Game Changing Tactics For Life Changing Moments The Family That Laughs Together Stays Together Humorizing Ways to Resolve Classroom Conflicts and Build Self Esteem Too Many Hot Peppers? Use Humor to Cool the Fire and Improve Communication Fear Factor Breakthrough: Using Humor to Face your Fears and Phobias Roberta's Writings Her book: The Family that Laughs Together… A Quick Guide to Sanity When You Feel Like Screaming Laughter Rocks! Tips & Tools to Keep Your Cool and Have a More Positive Mindset A published author of numerous articles and a contributing author in over 12 books including: The Power of Transformation: Reinventing Yourself The Community Book Project – 20/20 Vision Your Glasses Are on Top of Your Head: Tales of Life, Longevity and Laughter See more books she is a contributor in on her author page: https://www.amazon.com/author/robertagold To learn more about Roberta, or more importantly learn how to nurture your own “Humor Bone” contact us today.

Dr. Heidi Hanna is the Chief Energy Officer of Synergy Brain Fitness, a company providing brain-based health and performance programs to individuals and organizations, an instructor at Harvard Extension, and a Fellow and Advisory Board Member for the American Institute of Stress. She is a New York Times bestselling author who has written seven books, including The Sharp Solution, Stressaholic, Recharge and What's So Funny About Stress? Dr. Heidi has been featured at many global conferences including the Fortune Magazine Most Powerful Women in Business Summit, ESPN Leadership Summit and the Million Dollar Round Table. Her clients have included Google, Starbucks, Microsoft, Principal Insurance, Morgan Stanley, Ameriprise, and WD40 as well as the PGA Tour, and the National Football League. Dr. Heidi is also a Certified Humor Professional with the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor although she won't admit she's funny. Dr. Hanna's Books: https://heidihanna.com/stress-toolkit/ - Learn more about IMS and future sessions with thought leaders like Dr. Heidi Hanna: https://ims-online.com/ Single Servings (bite-sized video clips that answer your most pressing leadership and management challenges) - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNwWl_bClmVyp_YJxfrDJy4kGhRxaxJZm Relevant IMS Leadership and Management Articles - https://blog.ims-online.com/ Connect on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesagood/ Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (01:26) Heidi's insights on stress (04:40) Stress is when demand exceeds capacity (07:33) Stress addiction and it's prevalence (10:51) Importance of stress and recovery on a regular basis (12:37) Tool: 5 steps of the Stressaholic Model (13:10) Rest phase: Balancing your brain chemistry with strategic relaxation and recovery (16:14) Repair phase: Nourishing the mind by practicing gratitude (23:23) Research on the importance of gratitude (22:39) Healthy humor is therapeutic (23:55) Rebuilding phase: Strengthening mental and physical fitness (29:14) Rethinking phase: Seeing stress as a challenge, instead of a threat (32:35) Redesign phase: Developing BEAT (Boundaries, Expectations, Attitude, Time) (37:13) Purpose of writing the book Recharge (39:05) Key Takeaway (40:24) Conclusion

Frank began his media career in writing and production at SNL.  He's won 30+ awards for writing/producing comedy videos for HBO, Showtime, CBS, PBS, Comedy Central and more. He launched the world's first mobile comedy channel, featured on the front pages of Forbes, the LA Times, and in the Wall Street Journal and the NY Times. Former Adjunct Professor in Web Video at USC, UCLA and Chapman University. Certified Humor Professional through the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor.   https://www.laughmd.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/laughmd/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100054551585386

Dr. Heidi Hanna is the Chief Energy Officer of Synergy Brain Fitness, a company providing brain-based health and performance programs to individuals and organizations, an instructor at Harvard Extension, and a Fellow and Advisory Board Member for the American Institute of Stress. She is a New York Times bestselling author who has written seven books, including The Sharp Solution, Stressaholic, Recharge and What's So Funny About Stress? Dr. Heidi has been featured at many global conferences including the Fortune Magazine Most Powerful Women in Business Summit, ESPN Leadership Summit and the Million Dollar Round Table. Her clients have included Google, Starbucks, Microsoft, Principal Insurance, Morgan Stanley, Ameriprise, and WD40 as well as the PGA Tour, and the National Football League. Dr. Heidi is also a Certified Humor Professional with the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor although she won't admit she's funny. Dr. Hanna's Books: https://heidihanna.com/stress-toolkit/ - Learn more about IMS and future sessions with thought leaders like Dr. Heidi Hanna: https://ims-online.com/ Single Servings (bite-sized video clips that answer your most pressing leadership and management challenges) - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNwWl_bClmVyp_YJxfrDJy4kGhRxaxJZm Relevant IMS Leadership and Management Articles - https://blog.ims-online.com/ Connect on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesagood/ Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (00:56) Heidi's background (03:42) Brain-body connection (06:26) Aligning your heart and brain (09:31) Behavior change happens gradually over time (10:59) Dedicate time to recharge (14:23) The power of the breath (17:37) Mindfulness (18:29) Engage your heart (20:19) Tip: Write a purpose statement each morning (23:32) Spend time in the present moment (26:55) Minimize multitasking (29:37) Tool: Diet and 3 P's of diet (32:19) Importance of sleep (35:27) Tip: Build community into your life (39:40) Key takeaways (40:56) Conclusion

AATH's Sue Stevenson returns to the Laughbox podcast with a new book! Sue is a certified brain-based coach working with decision-makers, C-suite executives, professionals, solopreneurs, speakers, and coaches. She uses a varied and effective neuroscience-based skill set, that includes positive intelligence, applied and therapeutic humor, social learning, and peak performance strategies. Sue is best known for facilitating learning and positive change through brain-based coaching and consulting by utilizing the latest research in neuroscience, strategic humor management, and positive psychology to help leaders realize their full potential and success. Her new book:  "Impossible to Possible: Neurostrategies for Healing, Humor, and a Reimagined Life," describes her personal journey for success. Available on Amazon https://a.co/d/eJbhXb5 Sue serves as an Ambassador for The Academy of Brain Health and Performance (Harvard) and she has achieved an International Coaching Federation (ICF) Credential as a Professional Certified Coach (PCC). She also serves on the board for The Invisible Disabilities Association and The Association of Applied and Therapeutic Humor and is a Certified Humor Professional. She is also the co-founder of The San Diego Brain Club, which is now in its 13th year.   Buy her book on Amazon! https://a.co/d/eJbhXb5 Listen to Episode 31 with Sue here:  https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-xi3ap-864f4e Sue Stevenson, B.ED, FCIPD, PCC, RPCC CEO/Founder, Lifted Fog LLC Global Executive Coach, Brain-Based Facilitator, and Consultant 858 344 4632 www.liftedfog.com

Robin and I have known each other for years. I met her a few years back as she was initially transitioning out of the Army. At that time, Robin was just starting her comedy career, but it was clear in just those first few times meeting her, she had a gift for making others laugh and was going to go so far. She's now not only showing the world what a successful post-military transition can be, but she is using this skill to demonstrate how laughter can help us in our darkest periods. And she is an Ohio State buckeye like me! In 1994, Robin enlisted in the Ohio National Guard and served as a 92Y Unit Supply Specialist.  She was later commissioned through THE Ohio State University ROTC program as a Quartermaster Officer.  Robin's career highlights include five deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq, Company Commander, A Co, 603rd ASB, 3d Combat Aviation Brigade, 3d Infantry Division;  Support Operations Officer, 3d Cavalry Regiment; Special Assistant to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; Battalion Commander, 526th Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division; and Employment Director, Soldier For Life.  Her awards and decorations include the Airborne, Air Assault, and Pathfinder badges, three Bronze stars,  and the Defense Meritorious Service medal. Robin's new mission is to heal people, organizations, and communities through humor.  She created Best Medicine Brigade to give veteran and military spouse comedians performance opportunities and heal people with humor.  Robin's passion is the applied and therapeutic use of humor for mental health which is why she also facilitates HEAL*ARIOUS, a humor therapy program for veterans.  She is a Level 2 Certified Humor Professional with the Association For Applied and Therapeutic Humor and a comedy boot camp instructor for Armed Services Arts Partnership. She has been featured on USA Today, ABC, and Fox.  Voted as Charleston's Best Comic of 2022,  Robin is currently on tour and has performed at Carolines on Broadway, Atlanta Comedy Theater, Charlotte Comedy Zone, Bricktown Comedy Club, Louisville Comedy Club, and for corporate audiences all over the country.  Find Robin here https://bestmedicinebrigade.com/Visit my website: https://thehello.llc/THERESACARPENTERRead my writings on my blog: https://www.theresatapestries.com/Listen to other episodes on my podcast: https://storiesofservice.buzzsprout.com

Voted Charleston's Best Comic 2022 and 1st place at Electric Palm , Robin is best known for relatable comedy about motherhood, military service, & marriage. A vet with 5 combat tours, her new mission is providing HEAL*ARIOUS humor for veterans.After serving over 20 years in the Army, Robin's new mission is healing people, organizations, and communities through "HEAL"-arious humor. She is a member of the Association For Applied And Therapeutic Humor and a Certified Humor Professional.    She combines her advocacy for comedy as a mental health wellness strategy with helping veteran and military spouse comedians get performance opportunities. She performs and produces comedy all over the country with her company Best Medicine Brigade (www.bestmedicinebrigade.com).     She resides in the Charleston, SC area and is an active volunteer with the Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, Armed Services Arts Partnership, and Military Women's Memorial. Robin Phoenix provides shows with relatable humor about motherhood, serving in the military, marriage, and growing up in a small town. She also speaks regularly about the mental health benefits on the applied use of humor with a specific focus on the veteran and military community. Robin was voted Best Charleston comic 2022, 1st place winner at Electric Palm 2022 competition, and currently a semi-finalist at Comedy Cabana's Open Mic competition.I RISE FROM THE ASHES LIKE A PHOENIXSupport the show

Approximately two years ago, Robin Phoenix Johnson retired after over twenty-six years of military service in the United States Army. As a retired veteran, Robin is still on a mission with a different purpose. Her new purpose in life is healing people, organizations, and communities through humor.  She created Best Medicine Brigade to BE HEAL*ARIOUS and give veteran and military spouse comedians performance opportunities.   Robin performs stand-up comedy and produces comedy showcases using professional military veteran and military spouse comedians for clubs and private events nationwide. Instructs comedy bootcamp courses and motivational speaking about the applied and therapeutic use of humor for mental health. She performs and produces PG-13 (clean if desired) comedy all over the country.  Robin's passion is the applied and therapeutic use of humor for mental health. Robin Phoenix is a Certified Humor Professional with the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor as well as a comedy boot camp mentor for Armed Services Arts Partnership. Robin, #YouveGotMettle Mentioned in this episode The Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor https://www.aath.org/ The Military Women's Memorial https://womensmemorial.org/ More about Best Medicine Brigade Website: www.bestmedicinebrigade.com | Email: robinphoenix790@gmail.com The Comic List https://thecomiclist.com/premium/member/robinphoenix/ Professional Social Media Accounts Facebook https://www.facebook.com/bestmedicinebrigade | Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/bestmedicinebrigade/groups Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bestmedicinebrigade/ | YouTube: Best Medicine Brigade YouTube Channel LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robin-johnson790/ #HumorHelps #HumorTherapy #VeteransHelpingVeterans #MentalHealth #VeteranMentalHealth #YouveGotMettle --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mettle-of-honor/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mettle-of-honor/support

Angela Belford joins guest host, Sami Kinnison, and Certified Humor Professional, Psychotherapist, and Entrepreneur, Megan Werner, for the 3rd episode in the Wheel of Life mini-series to talk about cognitive and esthetic needs. We talk about how these needs are related to the wheel of life categories of play & fun, and aesthetic and creative. Listen to learn how to count to five in French, enjoy some dark humor, and creatively explore what it looks like to be creative in your life.

Everyone is creative. Not everyone gets to be creative every day. However, Beth Slazak gets to be creative any time she wants. In fact, finding a creative approach to everything she does is not only encouraged but it's also a necessity. Beth and the team at the Creative Education Foundation help others in the community excel at Creative Problem Solving. They teach you how to use the Creative Problem Solving Method or CPS method to approach your problems or challenges in imaginative and innovative ways. Together they help you to redefine the problems and opportunities you face, in order to come up with new, innovative responses and solutions, in order to take action. It's time to be creative, does That Sound Terrific? More About the Creative Education Foundation www.creativeeducationfoundation.org If you search the Internet for “Creative Problem Solving,” you'll find many variations, all of which may be traced back to the work started by Alex Osborn in the 1940s and nurtured at Buffalo State College and the Creative Education Foundation. The diversity of approaches to the Creative Problem Solving process that have developed since is a testimony to the power of the idea. More About Beth Slazak Connect on LinkedIn Beth holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Buffalo in History with a minor in Dance, a Social Studies Certification in Education from Buffalo State, and a Masters of Science in Creative Studies from Buffalo State, has completed a three-year Certified Humor Professional program from the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor and is in the middle of her Masters of Business Administration degree from D'Youville College. Beth has a passion for improv and enjoys studying it at Buffalo ComedySportz and Toronto's Second City. From teaching at a middle school to adjuncting at a few of the local colleges, her long career in the education world has taught her the value of what dedicated faculty and staff bring to a student's life. She combines this knowledge with excitement for deliberative problem solving to train people worldwide through the Creative Education Foundation. That Sounds Terrific - With Host Nick Koziol For more information on our Podcast, That Sounds Terrific visit our website at www.thatsoundsterrific.com and be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. If you or someone you know are doing some terrific things that should be featured by our show then be sure to reach out by emailing us at thatsoundsterrfic@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thatsoundsterrific/support

On this week's episode of MVP Talks, Mark chats with Dr. Heidi Hanna. Dr. Hanna is the Chief Energy Officer of Synergy Brain Fitness, a company providing brain-based health and performance programs to individuals and organizations, a Founding Partner of the Academy for Brain Health and Performance, and a Fellow and Advisory Board Member for the American Institute of Stress. She is a NY Times bestselling author of several books, including The Sharp Solution, Stressaholic, and Recharge. Her clients have included Google, Starbucks, Microsoft, Morgan Stanley, and WD40 as well as the PGA Tour and the National Football League. Dr. Hanna serves as an Everyday Health Expert Wellness Advisory Board member, a National Board Member, and Certified Humor Professional with the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor, although she won't admit she's funny. Visit her website at heidihanna.com

03- Beth Slazak MANAGER OF EDUCATION AND EVENTS Beth holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Buffalo in History with a minor in Dance, a Social Studies Certification in Education from Buffalo State, and a Masters of Science in Creative Studies from Buffalo State, has completed a three-year Certified Humor Professional program from the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor and is in the middle of her Masters of Business Administration degree from D'Youville College. Beth has a passion for improv and enjoys studying it at Buffalo ComedySportz and Toronto's Second City. From teaching at a middle school to adjuncting at a few of the local colleges, her long career in the education world has taught her the value of what dedicated faculty and staff bring to a student's life. She combines this knowledge with excitement for deliberative problem solving to train people worldwide through the Creative Education Foundation. IG @creativeeducationfoundation --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ben-wolff/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ben-wolff/support

Dr. Heidi Hanna is the Chief Energy Officer of Synergy Brain Fitness, a company providing brain-based health and performance programs to individuals and organizations, a Founding Partner of the Academy for Brain Health and Performance and a Fellow and Advisory Board Member for the American Institute of Stress. She is a NY Times bestselling author of several books, including The Sharp Solution, Stressaholic, and Recharge. Her next book, The Adaptability Quotient will be published in 2022. Heidi has been featured at many global conferences including the Fortune Magazine Most Powerful Women in Business Summit, ESPN Leadership Summit and the Million Dollar Round Table. Her clients have included Google, Starbucks, Microsoft, Morgan Stanley, and WD40 as well as the PGA Tour and the National Football League. Heidi is also a Certified Humor Professional with the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor although she won’t admit she’s funny. 7:18 Defining stress, resilience, and "positive adaptability." 11:10 How can we increase our capacity to handle stress? 15:29 The unique challenges that COVID-19 brings to our ability to handle stress—and insightful solutions for these challenges.  17:56 Being present can increase our capacity. Some tips on being in the moment, especially when others around us aren't doing so. 24:22 The cumulative effects of stress on your brain and body. 28:42 The epigenetics of stress; how it can be passed down generationally.   31:52 How "finding the funny" (cultivating a helpful sense of humor) can increase your resilience. 32:56 Small, actionable steps you can take to change your relationship with stress. 36:07 Cultivating a supportive mindset to bring more self-care into your life. Links mentioned in this episode: http://www.heidihanna.com/ (Website) https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidihanna (LinkedIn) Two books Dr. Hanna recommends for further reading: https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748 (The Body Keeps the Score) by Bessel van der Kolk M.D. and https://www.amazon.com/Why-Zebras-Dont-Ulcers-Third/dp/0805073698 (Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers) by Robert M. Sapolsky This episode is sponsored by http://www.getchews.com/ (TotumVos Collagen Chews). You can find TotumVos at www.getchews.com. *Use code DRDIVA for an additional 10% off your first order.

Jill Knox was a light to the world and had a positive impact on everyone she met.  She not only served as President and board member of the Association but also was critical in the development and continuation of AATH's Humor Academy.  On this episode of Laughbox,  AATH remembers Jill.  We share some stories, some memories and even some laughs. Jill Poole KnoxAugust 1, 1948 - January 16, 2021Jill Poole Knox, 72, of Oceanside, CA, passed away on January 16, 2021 from complications related to type 1 diabetes. Jill was born on August 1, 1948 in Pittsburgh, PA, where she lived until 2007 when she moved to Oceanside. She graduated from Edinboro University (PA) with a Bachelor of Science in Education, and taught in public schools for 18 years with a specialization in special education. She dedicated her life to service and took on leadership volunteer roles at church, school and community organizations throughout her life. In her second career, Jill forged a path focusing on the therapeutic and healing dimensions of humor and laughter, and became active in the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor (AATH), for which she served as president from 2013-2015. She was a Certified Humor Professional and Certified Laughter Leader, and she passionately believed in the important role that therapeutic humor and laughter can play in building a more peaceful world.Her contagious joy and zest for life continue on in her loved ones and the many lives she touched. She is survived by her mother, Anna Lou Poole; her siblings Craig Poole and Wendy Devlin; her husband of 46 years, Charley Knox; their daughter, Stephanie Knox Steiner, Stephanie's husband, Greg Steiner, and their daughter, Daphne Steiner; and her son, Will Knox and his wife, Shalee Sucher. She was predeceased by her father, David James Poole and her brother, Mark Poole.Celebrations of her life will be held in Pittsburgh and San Diego when it is safe to gather again. In the meantime, the family is inviting donations to be made in her name to the AATH Jill Knox Peace Scholarship Fund. Music from https://filmmusic.io"Run Amok" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Dr. Heidi Hanna is the Chief Energy Officer ofSynergy Brain Fitness, a company providing brain-based health and performance programs to individuals and organizations, a Founding Partner with theBrain Health Initiative, and a Fellow and Advisory Board Member for theAmerican Institute of Stress. Dr. Heidi is also an instructor at Harvard and a regular lecturer at Canyon Ranch Resort and Spa. She is a NY Times bestselling author who has written seven books, includingThe Sharp Solution,Stressaholic,Recharge andWhat’s So Funny About Stress?Dr. Heidi has been featured at many global conferences including the Fortune Magazine Most Powerful Women in Business Summit, ESPN Leadership Summit and the Million Dollar Round Table. Her clients have included Google, Starbucks, Microsoft, Principal Insurance, Morgan Stanley, Ameriprise and WD40 as well as the PGA Tour and the National Football League. Dr. Heidi is also a Certified Humor Professional with theAssociation for Applied and Therapeutic Humor although she won’t admit she’s funny. -- Heidi Hanna, PhDChief Energy Officer - Synergy Brain FitnessFounder - Stress Mastery Academy www.heidihanna.com

"Laugh as much as possible, always laugh. It's the sweetest thing one can do for oneself & one's fellow human beings." –Maya Angelou WOWZA!  I love talking to people that stretch my brain and that's what happened on this episode.  It's not a surprise because our guest, Dr. Heidi Hanna, is one of the smartest people I know! Heidi and I talk about some of the new research she is doing in the world of humor and the brain so grab something to write with and on....you're going to want to take notes! We didn't talk about it on the show but Heidi has a special offer for those who sign up for her Stress Summit.  If you sign up and email her, she'll donate some money back to AATH and you'll also get a copy of the book, What's So Funny About Stress (which she co-authored with Karyn Buxman).  We'll have a link to sign up here later but you can reach the destination from her website listed at the bottom of the show notes. ENJOY! More on Heidi... Dr. Heidi Hanna is the Chief Energy Officer of Synergy Brain Fitness, a company providing brain-based health and performance programs to individuals and organizations, a Founding Partner of the Academy for Brain Health and Performance and a Fellow and Advisory Board Member for the American Institute of Stress. She is a NY Times bestselling author who has written seven books, including The Sharp Solution, Stressaholic, Recharge and What’s So Funny About Stress? Heidi has been featured at many global conferences including the Fortune Magazine Most Powerful Women in Business Summit, ESPN Leadership Summit and the Million Dollar Round Table. Her clients have included Google, Starbucks, Microsoft, Principal Insurance, Morgan Stanley, Ameriprise and WD40 as well as the PGA Tour and the National Football League. Heidi is also a National Board Member and Certified Humor Professional with the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor although she won’t admit she’s funny.  Connect with her at: https://heidihanna.com/   Music from https://filmmusic.io"Run Amok" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Her enormous brain is only matched by her quick wit and her dance moves when the Bee Gee’s start playing.  Dr. Melissa Mork shares it all with us in this episode of Laughbox.  Enjoy! More on Melissa... Dr. Melissa Baartman Mork is Professor and Chair of the Department of Psychology, Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement at the University of Northwestern.  She is a Certified Humor Professional and the former director of the Humor Academy, the three-year college-level Humor Studies program for the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor. She is the mother of two beautiful children and the widow of one hot Norwegian. At Northwestern, Dr. Mork teaches courses in General Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Psychology of Counseling, Psychological Ethics, and How to Diagnose Your Family and Friends without Their Knowing.  Although her kids don’t think she’s very funny, Dr. Mork makes herself laugh. A lot. She even has “FUNNY” on her license plate. Her one claim to fame is when Jimmy Fallon read her tweet on “#hashtags”.

¿Eres consciente de tu entorno o permites que éste te controle? Revisa con nosotros y con nuestra invitada del día, Erika Ruíz, las características de vivir en un mundo VUCA (Volátil, Incierto, Complejo y Ambiguo), lo que esto significa y cómo podemos desenvolvernos en él gracias al Método CALA de Vida.   La reconocida risoterapeuta y coach internacional Erika Risas, nos cuenta cuál es su propia versión del VUCA, además de explicarnos acerca de la risodinámica y cómo nos puede ayudar a mejorar nuestra salud. Las claves de la invitada en este episodio son: ●     ¡No dejes de creer en ti mismo! ●     Convierte el estrés en un estímulo para el cambio. ●     Invierte tres minutos por cada hora de trabajo para practicar la meditación.  Acerca de Erika Risas:  Erika Ruíz es la primera hispana certificada como risoterapeuta profesional (Certified Humor Professional) por la Asociación del Humor aplicado como terapia. Es conferencista internacional, Maestra en Yoga de la Risa. Nombrada Embajadora de la Risa por el Dr. Madan Kataria, fundador de Laughter Yoga, su dedicación y pasión por la enseñanza la han convertido en una de las más destacadas risoterapeutas de habla hispana.  Directora Ejecutiva: Lorena Susso Ingeniero/Editor: Moe Morales Musica: BenSound.com #deMENTEpositivo Twitter @cala Facebook Ismael Cala Instagram Ismaelcala YouTube: Ismael Cala www.ismaelcala.com Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dmentepos Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/m/Iu4c3oli7emkzp5twj4awfctwhu?t=Dmente_Positivo_con_Ismael_Calaitivo-con-ismael-cala/id1361484744 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/54W93zcC4lxTHdWPpqlzEo?si=Dc9kk7PKT_2kUAibCxZgWg iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/267-Dmente-Positivo-con-Ismael-29088072/

I love me some Rev. Paul Moore.  He is not only a funny, infinitely cool guy, he also one of those people who works tirelessly to make a difference EVERY DAY with those he comes into contact with.  In this interview, we talk about how he uses humor personally and professionally to do the work that needs to be done.  After listening, you’ll be as big of a Paul Moore fan as I am.  ENJOY! More on Paul…. Paul is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Arkansas, Kansas, and Texas and is a National Certified Counselor and well as a Certified Humor Professional through AATH.He has ten years of clinical experience in various setting including inpatient, corrections, and outpatient. He has a Master's degree in Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy from John Brown University.He is currently pursuing a PhD in Counselor Education at the University of Arkansas and a Master of Divinity from Saint Joseph's College. In addition to his clinical practice Paul is an Anglican Priest who serves in an adjunct capacity for different churches and he is involved in advocacy for undocumented immigrants and worker's justice issues. He is a board member for the Northwest Arkansas Worker's Justice Center.He incorporates humor into his religious, clinical, and personal relationships. He considers AATH to be invaluable to his own professional growth and self care.   Paul is also an avid Kiss fan and a doting father to his beautiful 24 year old daughter, Anna.

She’s funny, a little sassy, and a whole lot of smart!  Looking for ways to train your brain?  Check out this week’s interview with Megan Werner.   Megan is a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Nationally Certified Counselor in Clinical Mental Health, and a former Health and Wellness Coach.  Her expertise stems from Positive Psychology, Strengths-based Psychology, Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and the newly recognized, Humor and Laughter Therapy. In the Spring of 2018, she will earn CHP credentials (Certified Humor Professional) from the Humor Academy, which is taught through Portland University and the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor (AATH). Megan received her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology at the University of Arkansas, later returning for her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.  She has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in hospitals, residential facilities, outpatient offices, and school-based environments. She has served patients and clients with issues ranging from career dysfunction, common life adjustments, and stress overload to those with depression, domestic abuse, sexual trauma, grief and loss, sexual offenses, psychosis, and substance abuse.    Check her out on her website:  https://www.trainthisbrain.org/

Maia Aziz P.S.W., C.L.Y.L., C.H.P., writes and speaks on living a life of love and laughter. President-Elect of The Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor, Maia is joined each week on Morning Moments With Maia...Conversations of Love and Laughter by an eclectic lineup of guests who live their lives with love and laughter and work to help others do the same. www.withloveandlaughter.ca     Dr. Laura Sunn is a board certified psychiatrist, who is also board certified in Integrative Holistic Medicine by the American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine. She acts as a consulting psychiatrist for Cancer Treatment Centers of America-Zion, consultant for Kenosha Human Development Services and continues to maintain a private practice she founded in 1990. Dr. Sunn is a member of numerous organizations, including the American Academy of Child Psychiatry, the American Psychiatric Association, the Wisconsin State Medical Society, the National Association for the Dually Diagnosed and the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor, through which she recently received the designation of Certified Humor Professional. An impassioned HeartMath provider and Brennan School of Healing certified practitioner, Dr. Sunn is committed to integrating and expanding psychodynamic psychotherapy with solid science and energy healing for patients and caregivers whom she recognizes as the most important part of the healthcare team. For Dr. Sunn, the doctor-patient relationship is a privilege that plays a central role in the process of healing mind, body and spirit and one that has led her to honor that her job is not simply to treat a condition, but as with her preferred pastime of gardening, to plant and nurture the seeds of hope.