Podcast appearances and mentions of dani klein modisett

Dani Klein Modisett is the Founder/CEO of the award-winning company bringing comic relief to those facing Alzheimer's, Laughter On Call. LOC was launched to help her mother who became depressed facing the disease. In the ensuing 6 years the company has grown to help all people feeling isolated. To date it has trained thousands of caregivers and worked with over 600 companies around the world including META, Amazon, Capital One, Bristol Myers and FEMA. LOC has been featured in The Washington Post, The London Times, The NY Times and AARP Magazine. Dani is also a comedian/actor and author of the books, “Afterbirth: stories you won't read in a parenting magazine (St. Martin's Press) “Take My Spouse, Please.” (Penguin Random House) a part-memoir, part how-to for creating shared laughter to keep your marriage happy and healthy. Dani taught Stand-Up at UCLA for 10 years and has coached keynote speakers, business leaders, and Congressional candidates to use more humor in their communication. She has been a keynote speaker at Women's Business Enterprise National Council, Dartmouth Entrepreneur Forum, CALA, ICAA and UCLA. She has run workshops at Stanford, MIT, Columbia, Duke's Fuqua and Harvard Business School where Laughter On Call is currently a case study. Her writing has appeared in AARP, NY Times, LA Times, Parents Magazine and many websites. Her many podcast appearances include Stanford's “When I'm 64,” and “The Tony Robbins Podcast.” Before becoming an entrepreneur, Dani was an actor who appeared on Broadway and many TV shows including “Law & Order,” “The Lottery,” and “Las Vegas,” for NBC. She was listed in Forbes 50>50 in 2023.    Dani Klein Modisett  Laughter On Call  Founder/CEO (213) 840-6798   Named Forbes 50 over 50   Author Take My Spouse, Please 

On this episode of Women in Motion, Lee Kantor is joined by Dani Klein Modisett, CEO and founder of Laughter on Call. Dani shares her journey from comedian to entrepreneur, inspired by her mother’s battle with Alzheimer’s. Her organization uses laughter to foster connection and well-being, particularly in healthcare and corporate settings. Dani discusses the […]

In this episode of Act Three, host Cara Gray welcomes Dani Klein Modisett, a comedian, writer, actor, and founder of Laughter On Call. Dani shares her compelling journey of developing laughter therapy for Alzheimer's patients, inspired by her mother's diagnosis. The discussion expands to her innovative work using comedy to enhance workplace culture, her transition to virtual services during COVID-19, and her initiatives like 'Lunchtime Laughter' live streams. Through personal anecdotes and professional experiences, Dani underscores the profound impact of laughter on mental wellness, community building, and team unity. The episode encapsulates her dual efforts in engaging seniors and corporate teams with interactive, humor-based activities, emphasizing the essential role of connection and authenticity in life's transitions. Join us for an inspiring conversation about resilience, purpose-driven work, and the healing power of laughter. 00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message 00:23 Guest Introduction: Dani Klein Modisette 02:13 The Birth of Laughter on Call 07:25 Memorable Moments and Success Stories 16:02 Teaching Stand-Up at UCLA 20:43 The Call That Changed Everything 22:04 Pregnancy and Career Shift 22:38 Writing and Motherhood 23:31 The Birth of a New Show 24:16 Transitioning to Long-Form Writing 25:03 Philosophy on Career Transitions 26:21 The Courage to Keep Going 27:37 Unexpected Turns and New Beginnings 30:14 Entrepreneurial Journey 35:24 Laughter On Call: Vision and Future 40:04 Conclusion and Contact Information To connect with Dani and learn more about Laughter on Call: https://www.laughteroncall.com/ Dani's Forbes 50 Over 50 profile: https://www.forbes.com/profile/dani-klein-modisett/ This podcast is sponsored by Good Morning Freedom, my retirement coaching firm. I help executives and professionals plan the non-financial part of their retirement, like how to discover new purpose and how you want to spend your time. I offer a 1:1 coaching retirement blueprint package where we work together to discover some new avenues of exploration for your Act Three. This coaching is completely custom and will provide you with a ton of resources and support as you transition to this new stage of life. For all the details, please go to goodmorningfreedom.com/services.   Connect with Cara on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caraliveslife/ or Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caraliveslife/ or Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cara.a.gray/  

Sherri Snelling, corporate gerontologist and “Caregiving Club On Air” podcast host, interviews guests on this episode focusing on Emotional Wellness and Financial Wellness to highlight Emotional Health Month and National Long-Term Care Financial Planning Month. Dani Klein Modisett, founder and CEO of Laughter on Call featured as one of Forbes “50 Over 50,” talks about laughter as medicine. Lisa Rehburg, head of Rehburg Life Settlements and a 30-year insurance industry veteran talks about how to evaluate your life insurance and make it work for you after age 60. In Caregiver Wellness News we start with Sherri's insights on mental and emotional health and how vibrational medicine – our body's energy fields – are tied to emotional health therapies. We also celebrate World Smile Day on October 6 and Sherri shares the new “Joy Workout” recently featured in the New York Times for Active Aging Week Oct 3-9. For Well Home Design News we highlight National Book Month with more insights from Sherri's new book, Me Time Monday – The Weekly Wellness Plan to Find Balance and Joy for a Busy Life, including information about air care and houseplants for better Environmental Wellness in your home. We also share our latest Caregiving Club “Booklovers Reading List.” And, for Breast Cancer Awareness Month Sherri shares sleep science tips and how it relates to breast cancer – just “Think Pink” for your bedroom soundtrack. The episode ends with a Me Time Monday Wellness Hack on a 5-minute cross-training the brain exercise to highlight National Train Your Brain Day on October 13. Find out more at: caregivingclub.com/podcast/

Dani Klein-Modisett is a comedian turned CEO that dedicates her life toward bringing humor into the world. What began as a way to help her mother laugh during illness to improve her quality of life in her last few years was the genesis of something truly beautiful. Dani and her team bring modalities of laughter and humor into elder care but also now into workplaces as post pandemic is proving to be challenging for many. The name of Dani's business is Laughter On Call and you can find them at www.laughteroncall.com and follow them on all social platforms @laughteroncall.Also, to find out more about our guests, and me, follow me on Instagram @women_making_moves or my coaching business at www.unlockthemagic.org.

Thank you for listening! I am joined by Dani Klein Modisett to talk about our topic of the month, Laughter! Dani Klein Modisett is the Founder/CEO of Laughter On Call, a company that is taking on the urgent need for mental wellness with shared laughter workshops and training. Find out more about Dani's work here: https://www.laughteroncall.com/ Come back

Dani Klein Modisett is a comedian, actor, author and accidental entrepreneur who (accidentally) founded, Laughter On Call - a company that runs innovative, interactive workshops for individuals and organizations rooted in mental wellness, designed to foster connection through shared laughter, by combining compassion with comedy to boost morale - when she saw the positive impact comedy had on her mother when she was diagnosed with Alzheimer's.  Since the company's founding in 2018, more than 20,000 people have been through the Laughter on Call program and it's now the subject of a Harvard Case Study. I learned so much from this conversation. Key takeaways: Comedy is a craft that you can study and develop Comedy requires courage and a unique point of view  Slipping on a banana peel is universally funny Puppies are universally joyful and comforting Leaders create psychological safety by making vulnerability okay Yes AND will move you forward. Yes but or yeah maybe keep you stuck Surround yourself with Yes AND people Create opportunity Visit Laughter On Call to learn more about their individual and group services or how your company can make Laughter On Call part of your benefits package.

Best-selling author Steven Rowley is quoted as saying: “There are times when Los Angeles is the most magical city on Earth. When the Santa Ana winds sweep through and the air is warm and so, so clear. When the jacaranda trees bloom in the most brilliant lilac violet. When the ocean sparkles on a warm February day and you're pushing fine grains of sand through your bare toes while the rest of the country is hunkered down under blankets slurping soup.” Join CivitasLA in this mini-episode as we are reminded by previous guests (including Mayor Joy Belmonte, Christian Huebel, Kacy Keys, Ayahlushim Getachew, Tunua Thrash-Ntuk, Kevin Demoff, Leticia Rhi Buckley, Josefina Lopez, Alfred Fraijo Jr., Arturo Sneider, Dani Klein Modisett, LeAnn Jones, Leslie Jones, Lia Jones, Rev. Kathy Cooper Ledesma, and Rabbi Mari Chernow) of a few of their favorite places to take a visitor to enjoy some of the magic our region has to offer. To learn more about CivitasLA, we invite you to visit www.CivitasLA.com. And we hope you'll rate and review our show; and connect with us on Facebook (@CivitasLA), Instagram (@Civitas_LA) and Twitter (@Civitas_LA).

The Economist magazine, in a holiday special from December 2021, entitled “The Pleasures of The Table” – discussing how restaurants came to be and how the pandemic may change them – noted: “Being deprived of restaurants has made people realize how much they value them. Eating out fulfills needs which seem fundamental to human nature. People need to date, to seal deals and to peer at their fellow humans. At a good restaurant you can travel without traveling, or simply feel coddled.” Are you ready to be “coddled?” Join CivitasLA for this mini-episode as we hear from previous guests (including Kacy Keys, Ayahlushim Getachew, Tunua Thrash-Ntuk, Leticia Rhi Buckley, Josefina Lopez, Arturo Sneider, Dani Klein Modisett, Lia Jones, Leslie Jones, LeAnn Jones, Rev. Kathy Cooper Ledesma, Rabbi Mari Chernow, and Kevin Demoff) as they remind us of some of “their” favorite restaurants across our region. To learn more about CivitasLA, we invite you to visit www.CivitasLA.com. And we hope you'll rate and review our show; and connect with us on Facebook (@CivitasLA), Instagram (@Civitas_LA) and Twitter (@Civitas_LA)

As we recognize Alzheimer's Awareness Month (November), a time to heighten awareness about Alzheimer's disease and dementia, which affects more than 6 million Americans, and recognize National Entrepreneurship Month (also November), a time -- as shared in a proclamation from the White House – to celebrate entrepreneurs who “combine passion, resilience and ingenuity to solve hard problems and create products and businesses that improve our lives,” CivitasLA is joined by Dani Klein Modisett, Founder and CEO of Laugher On Call. Founded in 2019, Laughter On Call (LOC) was created in order to pair comedians with those experiencing Alzheimer's and to create connections through shared laughter. Since then, LOC has expanded their services to the broader corporate community and their employees, having facilitated over 450 such corporate events. Join us in conversation with Dani as she discusses the founding and evolution of LOC – first in the health care space addressing Alzheimer's patients to expanding their work in the corporate arena, with a mission of fostering greater mental health and wellness through shared laughter. To learn more, please visit: www.laughteroncall.com. And to learn more about CivitasLA, we invite you to visit www.CivitasLA.com. And we hope you'll rate and review our show; and connect with us on Facebook (@CivitasLA), Instagram (@Civitas_LA) and Twitter (@Civitas_LA).

Dani Klein Modisett is the founder and CEO of Laughter On Call which pairs comedians with Alzheimer's patients. She'll reveal the story behind the formation of this brilliant idea and explain why laughter really is the best medicine. Writer-comedian, Dani Modisett, has been performing comedy for over 20 years. She taught the art of stand-up comedy at UCLA for over a decade and has produced numerous live comedy shows all over the U.S.Find more about Dani and Laughter On Call The Washington PostNY Times & LOCNumber One in Workplace WellnessLaughter and Mental Wellness VideoWant to share your story? Barbara would love to have you as her guest on Dementia Discussions. Please get in touch! (310-362-8232 / Barbara@seniorcarenavigatorla.com)

In 2018, after noticing that her mother had become depressed facing Alzheimer's, Dani Klein Modisett had the idea to hire a professional comedian to cheer her up. And it worked! The quality of the end of her mother's life was transformed, thanks to the connection that was created through laughter. Her mother started eating again, joining in with her community, even singing. Dani sensed that this breakthrough would serve others. She wrote an article about the experience for AARP, and received hundreds of requests to connect comedians to loved ones around the world who were feeling isolated by Alzheimer's. This inspired her to launch Laughter On Call, initially pairing comedians with Alzheimer's patients and quickly expanding to training for healthcare workers and families in simple comedian's tools to help mitigate feelings of isolation. Then COVID-19 hit and the whole world became isolated. Dani once again, had another light-bulb moment. Using the comedy prompts and Improv skills they relied on, she and her team developed virtual programming to give people around the world the comic relief they were craving. Laughter on Call programs are run by a diverse group of professional comedians who make the distinction between “laughing with” and “laughing at.” They use affiliative humor, proven to bring people together, lend perspective, and introduce levity to any situation. As the “sensitive” comedy company, they don't exploit vulnerability or engage with sarcasm. They are committed to boosting morale and fostering inclusive environments, helping people create a strong and healthy foundation for freeing creativity and increasing productivity. laughteroncall.com

Actor, author, and comedian Dani Klein Modisett joins us from L.A. to chat about all things comedy. She opens up about her experience with her mother who had Alzheimer's and how bringing humor into the situation helped. She laughs about her roles in Wall Street and The Doors, and she shares her new projects that make humor a bridge in the workplace. The moms talk about the importance of setting boundaries in all relationships, and Karen thinks Susan Sarandon is a bitch. Kyle ends on a story about bringing an uninvited kid to a birthday party.

Dani is a writer, a storyteller, a social entrepreneur and the founder of Laughter On Call. https://www.laughteroncall.com/ This company brings professional comics and improvisers to reach and teach people through laughter. In this episode, Dani talks about growing up as a kid who liked to break the tension. When Dani's mom was suffering from Alzheimer's, she wanted to do anything to cheer her up. So she paid a comic to come and help her laugh. It worked, and the quality of her mom's life was lifted. And with Jennifer we look at memory, how it works in the brain, where it comes from and how to rewire and use imagination to shift memory. My favorite song in Cats is “Memory.” But I would rather not remember “Cats” the movie. This is a show about a true Cheer-Leader in the most amazing way. Dani also wrote a great book about marriage called “Take My Spouse, Please!” https://bit.ly/takemyspouse The book follows how the rules of comedy and marriage are the same, and how they can help each other along the way. More on Jennifer's amazing work here https://connectedparenting.com/. Write us at ed@makelightmedia.com, share the episode with a friend or write a review if you like the show. Thanks for listening!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Comedian and Founder of Laughter on Call Dani Klein Modisett joins Paul Boross to discuss the act of bringing joy to those who need it most. Modisett shares her stories of her own mother's Alzheimer's and how humour can bridge the gap for those struggling to make a connection. Paul Boross is joined by comedian, actress, author and founder of Laughter on Call Dani Klein Modisett. Modisett's company connects comedians with patients in cognitive decline to bring joy and connection to those who need it most. In addition to providing comedians for families looking to bring laughter to their loved ones, Modisett and Laughter on Call also provide training on how to connect through comedy. “That feeling of belonging and mitigating isolation, like not feeling so alone as we continue to face this situation. How can we use humour to build relationships and build trust?”Join us this week as Dani Klein Modisett chats about the power of comedy in connection. Learn how to bring laughter to your loved ones and lift them up when life has them feeling low. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dani Klein Modisett is a comedian, actor, and author of the book “Take My Spouse, Please,” about how to create shared laughter to keep your marriage happy and healthy. That book was preceded by 2009's “Afterbirth...stories you won't read in Parents magazine.” Additionally, her writing has appeared in AARP, NY Times, LA Times, Parents Magazine and on many websites. In addition to publishing two books, Dani taught Stand-Up at UCLA for 10 years. She has also coached keynote speakers, business leaders, and Congressional candidates to use more humor in their communication. You may have seen her on the show GHOST for Starz where she has a currently recurring role. Dani is a graduate of Dartmouth College. 

We speak with comedian and creator of Laughter on Call, Dani Klein Modisett.  Dani developed this idea from personal experience with her mom battling Alzheimers and finding ways to connect with her.  Laughter on Call uses humor to help increase cognitive awareness and mental health for Alzheimer parents and aging adults all over the country, .  The idea has now gone virtual and Laughter on Call is connecting with businesses and employees as well.Sign up for Lunchtime Laughter and learn much more at:https://laughteroncall.com/www.hotflashescooltopics.com 

Dani Klein Modisett is a comic who could not make her mom who had Alzheimer's laugh so she hired a professional to do it. It worked so well and changed her mom’s life in such remarkable ways that she decided to launch Laughter on Call, a company that now helps people all around the globe. Her business also does corporate events like Zoom Happier Hours and kids' comedy classes.   Dani tapped into the value of laughter as medicine because she understood how shared laughter deepens connections. Considering many people are afraid to be around or at the very least uncomfortable with Alzheimer’s, she trains her comics and the memory care specialists dealing with seniors on how to find those connections that are often made all the more difficult because Alzheimer’s blurs mental and physical health.   Dani is a graduate of Dartmouth College studying theater and went on to work on Broadway for many years before moving West. She taught the art of stand-up comedy at UCLA for over a decade and has produced numerous live comedy shows all over the U.S. Her writing has appeared in The NY Times, The LA Times, AARP, Parents’ Magazine, and dozens of websites. Her work addresses some of the biggest changes in a person’s life—from marriage and parenting to caring for aging parents—and how humor can help.    Her positive, upbeat personality encourages everyone who comes in contact with her. She lives in Atwater Village with her husband, two teenage sons, and Pepe, the dog.   SHOW NOTE LINKS: Laughter On Call Dani Klein Modisett on Instagram Laughter on Call Instagram John Lehr’s Dear Family, Episode- Geico’s Caveman and Cold Sober Comedy- The Fine Line Between Pain and Humor   CONNECT WITH US! *Dear Family, Podcast Page *Write Now Rachel Website *Rachel's Blog @Medium *Rachel’s Twitter *Facebook *Instagram   PLEASE JOIN: *Dear Family Members, the Private Facebook Group     WAYS TO HELP THE PODCAST: *PLEASE Leave a 5-Star Review and Subscribe! Thank you! Your support means the world to me. Wishing you love, happiness, and good mental health always.    

Alzheimer’s Speaks Radio – Shifting dementia care from crisis to comfort around the world one episode at a time by raising all voices and delivering sounds news, not just sound bites. Lori La Bey host of Alzheimer’s Speaks Radio is joined by writer and comedian Dani Klein Modisett.  Dani is the founder of Laughter On Call, a company providing “comedy care.”  She does this by pairing comedians with seniors with dementia and trains healthcare workers and families how to connect with shared laughter. Contact Information for Laughter On Call Website:laughteroncall.com               Facebook, Instagram & Twitter: @laughteroncall               Phone: 805-254-HAHA (4242) Alzheimer's Speaks has Additional Resources for Dementia Care, Support, Engagement & Becoming Dementia Friendly Dementia Chats                Memory Cafes                Speaking/Training/Consulting

Author, comedian and Lisa’s long time pal, Dani Klein Modisett, talks about how to keep a sense of humor when dealing with losing a loved one to Alzheimers.

Connecting with a loved one with Alzheimer's Disease, as well as other dementias, can be a challenge—and a heartbreak. In this episode, comedian and author Dani Klein Modisett shares the story of how she  learned to reach her mother while visiting her at an assisted living facility. After a spell of silent, sad visits, Dani stumbled across an idea, eventually founding Laughter On Call, which provides training workshops and an on-line curriculum for caregivers of Alzheimer's and dementia patients. Dani also shares tips and strategies for moving a loved one into assisted living, navigating the finances and levels of care, warding off isolation, and the challenges encountered when family members have differing opinions about what should be done.  

"I knew we'd lose him one day, I just didn't think he'd be alive when it happened." When my father was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, I had no clue how devastating this disease truly would be. But over the next few years, my family would lose the man we knew as the strongest man we knew... while  he was still alive. Dani Klein Modisett has had a similar experience. But she's turned her personal family circumstances into a passion project. Dani founded Laughter On Call after seeing first-hand her mother who has Alzheimer’s benefit from comedy care.   Writer-comedian Dani has been performing comedy for over 20 years. Dani taught the art of stand-up comedy at UCLA for over a decade and has produced numerous live comedy shows all over the U.S. Her work has addressed some of the biggest changes in a person’s life—from marriage and parenting to caring for an aging parents—and how humor can help. Her positive, upbeat personality encourages everyone who comes in contact with her. Dani has published Afterbirth: Stories You Won’t Read in a Parenting Magazine an edited anthology of stories that focus on laughter and the family life and Take My Spouse, Please, a how-to-laugh-more in your marriage book that works!   The Laughter On Call Team is made up of experienced comedians, eager to provide hope, one laugh at a time. Each professionally-trained comedian on our team brings his or her unique talents to working with seniors with dementia and other mental challenges. For the team, it’s an opportunity to share a craft we love in a way that truly helps and to build deep, one-on-one relationships with our seniors.

Most of us do not think of humor when we think about Alzheimer's disease. But, that is going to change if my guest Dani Klein Modisett has anything to do with it! Dani is a former comedian who finds herself like so many of us - being the caregiver for her mother. Dani experienced first hand how humor connects people and brings back wonderful memories when she was performing. She wanted this for her own mother too even as she watched her go deeper and deeper into the illness. Learn how Dani began her business "Laughter on Call" and the exciting ways she is spreading the power of humor to break down barriers and reconnect with those we love. You can learn more about Dani at www.laughteroncall.com and contact Dani at danikinla@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/caring-conversations/message

Most of us do not think of humor when we think about Alzheimer's disease. But, that is going to change if my guest Dani Klein Modisett has anything to do with it! Dani is a former comedian who finds herself like so many of us - being the caregiver for her mother. Dani experienced first hand how humor connects people and brings back wonderful memories when she was performing. She wanted this for her own mother too even as she watched her go deeper and deeper into the illness. Learn how Dani began her business "Laughter on Call" and the exciting ways she is spreading the power of humor to break down barriers and reconnect with those we love. You can learn more about Dani at www.laughteroncall.com and contact Dani at danikinla@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/caring-conversations/message

Most of us do not think of humor when we think about Alzheimer's disease. But, that is going to change if my guest Dani Klein Modisett has anything to do with it!Dani is a former comedian who finds herself like so many of us - being the caregiver for her mother. Dani experienced first hand how humor connects people and brings back wonderful memories when she was performing. She wanted this for her own mother too even as she watched her go deeper and deeper into the illness.Learn how Dani began her business "Laughter on Call" and the exciting ways she is spreading the power of humor to break down barriers and reconnect with those we love.You can learn more about her at www.laughteroncall.com and contact Dani at danikinla@gmail.com

Dani Klein Modisett, Founder and CEO of Laughter On Call - October 14, 2018 by Caregiver SOS On Air

Three people who woke up and saw things differently. Madeline Wager realizes church may not be her salvation. Rich Tackenberg realizes that even Bon Jovi can bring you joy. And Dani Klein Modisett tries to make sense of a sexual assault.   Want to support Two Truths and a Lie? Become a patron!

Our Month of April Fools has come to an end - and we're going out the way we came in. With fools! Jake Friday gets mistaken for a stalker. Rory Uphold gets mistaken for a hero. And Dani Klein Modisett deals with a crazy doctor dead-set on ruining a childbirth.

Comedian/Author Dani Klein-Modisett (Take My Spouse- Please!) and her husband went away for their wedding anniversary and almost came back separately. Here's how they lived to laugh about it. Here's a few links to help you get the most out of Story Worthy- if you're listening on an iPhone, all you need to do is tap the cover art while the show is playing, and you'll see the episode notes, including the links. There is one to subscribe, http://bit.ly/2eSlJZw please do! There's one to our Facebook page and to our email address. We'd love to hear from you, either there, or on our survey at wondery.com/survey. You'll also find some special deals courtesy of our sponsors like Hello Fresh (promo code STORY30) Casper Mattress, and Audible (promo code STORYWORTHY). It's good karma guys! See our Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and our California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Comedian/Author Dani Klein-Modisett (Take My Spouse- Please!) and her husband went away for their wedding anniversary and almost came back separately. Here’s how they lived to laugh about it. Here’s a few links to help you get the most out of Story Worthy- if you’re listening on an iPhone, all you need to do is tap the cover art while the show is playing, and you’ll see the episode notes, including the links. There is one to subscribe, http://bit.ly/2eSlJZw please do! There’s one to our Facebook page and to our email address. We’d love to hear from you, either there, or on our survey at wondery.com/survey. You’ll also find some special deals courtesy of our sponsors like Hello Fresh (promo code STORY30) Casper Mattress, and Audible (promo code STORYWORTHY). It’s good karma guys!

Dani Klein Modisett drops by Bernie and AL’s just after the LA launch of her second book Take My Spouse, Please. Endorsed by Carl Reiner, Ben Stiller and Jim Gaffigan, the book is recommended by Los Angeles Magazine as one of ‘8 Books You Need to Read This July’.  After taking an honest look at marriage ... [Read more...]

Take My Spouse, Please (Trumpeter Books) In love as in comedy, timing is everything. One bad night doesn't mean it's time to quit. Have patience: great marriages, like a successful comedy career, take time. Turns out the cardinal rules of comedy have an uncanny resemblance to the “rules” of building a strong marriage. With humor and grace, writer and comedian Dani Klein Modisett shares a map for navigating your marriage through rough patches, bad jokes, and even nights when you bomb. Take My Spouse, Please shows how thirteen tried-and-true rules of comedy, when applied to marriage, keep you and your spouse connected, enjoying each other, and getting through those inevitable tough times. Bottom line: there is (almost) always room to laugh at a trying situation and, more important, with each other. Along with anecdotes from well-known comedians, comedy writers, marriage counselors, and long-term spouses, Dani delivers the core premise: humor matters. Praise for Take My Spouse, Please “This book makes you realize how valuable laughter is in a marriage. Buy it for your spouse and add years to your relationship.”—Ben Stiller “A wonderful, humorous read for anyone in a marriage or thinking of being in one. My wife, Estelle, and I had the good fortune of being married for sixty-five years. When anyone asked her about making a marriage last, she always replied, ‘Marry someone who can stand being with you.'”—Carl Reiner “My wife and I are either killing or bombing in our marriage, and Dani Modisett's book explains how that's actually a good thing. Finally, some validation that a marriage between two insane people can be a beautiful thing.”—Jim Gaffigan, comedian “Having been married for twenty-seven years and writing about relationships for thirty-five years, I can see that Dani Modisett has captured the straight truth in this book. If you aren't laughing through the years, you aren't sticking together through the years. Sustaining a marriage is tough stuff, and this book, crammed with stories of resilience and humor, is proof that it is possible.”—Iris Krasnow, best-selling author of The Secret Lives of Wives “In her quest to get more humor into her family life, Modisett has written a book with great passion and huge heart. A delight for anyone who is, was, or might ever be married.”—Ayelet Waldman, author of Love and Treasure “Filled with humor, aspirational stories, and practical tips, Take My Spouse, Please helped me reflect on my most cherished relationship: my marriage. It made me feel hopeful about what it takes to stay connected, to grow, and most important, to keep laughing together—always.”—Mallika Chopra, author of Living with Intent “A welcome relief from typical how-to marriage manuals. Highly recommended for everyone who wants more joy and more love in their relationship.”—Ken Page, author of Deeper Dating “Other than having sex, I can't think of anything better for two people who love each to do than to laugh together. Modisett knows this and delivers a book with inspiring stories of happy marriages and highly doable advice to help couples of all kinds.”—Jill Soloway, writer and comedian “For many Irish Catholics, the idea of leaving a marriage after vowing to stay is an idea that if acted upon will lead to eternal damnation. In Dani Modisett's funny, insightful book, she provides wonderful examples of many marriages that last because of shared happiness and understanding rather than fear of a forever spent in hell.”—Mike O'Malley, producer, writer, and actor “My life's work is all about comedy, love, and laughter. Dani manages to look at the most important love relationship we have—our marriage—and see it through the lens of a comedian, coming up with meaningful ideas that can't help but provide results. What a book!”—Yakov Smirnoff, stand-up comedian and actor “I got married six months to the day after I met my now-husband. Best and most irrational thing I have ever done. People laughed at me. Now I know why my marriage works so well—it's because we were two physicians inadvertently following the rules of comedy. Dani nails it, prescribing strategies to keep relationships healthy, honest, and fun. Doctor's orders: read this book!”—Dr. Cara Natterson, New York Times best-selling author of the American Girl advice book The Care and Keeping of You  Dani Klein Modisett is a comedian and writer who has been working in the comedy world for the past twenty years. She created and produced several live shows, most notably “Afterbirth . . . Stories You Won't Read in a Parenting Magazine,” which ran for ten years in Los Angeles and several major U.S. cities. In addition, Dani has written and produced a variety of online video content, including a series for Deepak Chopra, and a short video that is also titled “Take My Spouse, Please,” which was featured in the New York Times. Dani is the editor of the anthology Afterbirth: Stories You Won't Read in a Parenting Magazine. Her writing has been featured in the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, Parents Magazine, LA Parent Magazine, Mom.me and the Huffington Post. Dani lives in Los Angeles with her husband and her two sons.  Johanna Stein is a writer/director/author/forward/slash/abuser whose work has been on Comedy Central, CBS, HBO, The Disney Channel, and recently in the viral video, "MomHead". Her comedic essays can be seen in The New York Times, The Huffington Post, Parents Magazine and in her book, How Not to Calm a Child on a Plane (and Other Lessons in Parenting from a Highly Questionable Source). For more info: www.johannastein.com.

Dani Klein Modisett, author of Afterbirth: Stories You Won't Read in a Parenting Magazine visits the Stamie and Tracy show this week to discuss life as an artist, a mother and a loving wife. Not only is she Stamies writing teacher but also a fellow comic who knows the ins and outs of Hollywood life. We discuss Urth cafe and EarthBar and spending too much of veggie juice. We also find out what inspired her next book"Take My Spouse,Please: how the rules of comedy will help keep your marriage happy healthy and thriving." Secrets to keeping your relationship in tact. Good stuff. Hope you enjoy.