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Karyn Buxman, RN, MSN, CSP, CPAE is an international speaker, successful author, master neuroplastician, brain-based coach, and neurohumorist (she lives at the intersection of humor and the brain). Karyn is the global authority on high performance humor and her undertakings include her TEDx talk—How Humor Saved the World. As a neurohumorist, Karyn's career resides at the intersection of humor and the brain, helping high performers achieve greater influence and optimum health through the art and science of applied humor. Karyn is one of 275 professionals (and one of only 62 women) in the world to be inducted into the Speaker Hall of Fame. Karyn speaks internationally to organizations that grasp the important role that humor plays in business, health, and life. Among her 800+ clients over 35 years are the Mayo Clinic, AARP, NASA, and the Million Dollar Round Table. Website: https://www.karynbuxman.com/

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.

This episode is a flashmob game show starring Mary Kay and Don Morrison and members of the Humor Academy and graduate Certified Humor Professionals.  Mary Kay Morrison - Founder Jim-Bob Williams - CHP Katy BEE - Level 1 Don Morrison - Level 2 Fatima Ahmed - Level 1 and Peace Scholar Roberta Gold - CHP and Advisor Kyle Edgell - CHP Cathy Grippi - CHP and Recruitment Mary Jo Neil - Level 2 Joy Baldoz - Level 3 Colleen Cook - CHP Bea Bincze - Level 1 Florence Ditlow - New Candidate Roland Thompson - New Candidate Amy Standridge - Level 2 - helping with advertising  At the Humor Academy, you'll take a deep dive into all things humor with an inclusive and supportive cohort of professionals, and you'll learn from some of the finest experts and comprehensive texts in the field. The Humor Academy uses a collaborative learning environment with participants representing a variety of occupations including (but not limited to) health and wellness, business, education, mental health, spirituality, performance, writing, speaking, and training. The Humor Academy is a one-of-a kind, three-year, college-level program focused on the science, benefits, and application of humor. Each level of the Humor Academy lasts one year, and those who complete all three years earn the distinction of Certified Humor Professional (CHP). Continuing education credits are available through the Humor Academy, as well.   What's it like? At each level, you'll: Attend the 1-day Humor Academy pre-conference meeting and the 3-day AATH conference Participate in at least 8 video meetings with your cohort over the course of the year Complete other assigned work, based on the syllabus​ You'll also complete various readings, and at Level III, you'll get to participate in monthly calls with global humor thought leaders. You'll enhance your knowledge, refine your humor skillset, and can even get funnier! At each level, you'll focus on a central theme: Level I:   Study of the theory and application of humor Level II:  Develop and execute a humor project - check out recent projects here Level III: Demonstrate leadership in the field of applied and therapeutic humor

Kate McGlynn, aka Katy BEE is a first year Humor Academy student with AATH and the founder of a new Non-profit Joy First Foundation - https://www.joyfirst.org/ - which is dedicated to bringing, evoking, creating, and offering joy to all living beings. Joyful Moments are online and in-person spontaneous moments appreciating and being grateful to others with standing ovations, surveys, gifts, like noses, kazoos, awards, certificates, and more. Joy FIrst also offers donated clown visits to organizations supporting families, and kids in need, like senior centers, shelters, police stations, veterans services, and random people because EVERYONE needs a Moment of Joy. The Tour of Joy is ongoing and you can support the tour as spontaneous moments are being offered from her trailer, on the road, or with Joy Ambassadors. You can also be a host, or a joy ambassador and collaborate with Joy First Foundation. She also offers Laughter Yoga, Juggling and Hula Hoop Shows, Joy Coaching and more! Scroll down for all the Joy First Links to Follow   Cathy Grippi - Joy Ambassador - Laughter Yogi  https://laughteryogavenice.com/ I am living proof that the application of applied and therapeutic humor can help to heal the mind, body and soul! At the age of 60, while feeling depressed, physically unwell and living in a new state, I needed to find ways to be of service and to find joy - seemingly an impossible situation to change having a negative mind set. And then I found Laughter Yoga! Olivia Vo - Joy Ambassador - Laughter Yogi and Social Strategist https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliviavo-savvysocialpro/ Olivia Vo is a heart-centered entrepreneur and founder of Savvy Social Pro Enterprises, where she infuses her joyful energy, humor style, and savvy strategies for online collaborations and livestream events and productions. She credits the LinkedIn platform with providing her very first career in staffing as a recruiter and now as her livelihood as a social media content creator.  She is a graduate of the USA Women Entrepreneurship Cooperative, received her Laughter Yoga Certification, a professional member of the Association for Applied Therapeutic Humor, and volunteers with Harmony Mind Body Spirit Wellness Nonprofit in Jacksonville, FL. Olivia facilitates hands-on trainings and workshops both for in-person and online virtual events and available to speak on entrepreneurship, laughter for well-being, and LinkedIn profile optimization. She is known for her ability to connect and energize groups through her infectious laughter, empathy, and winsome smile.  Her favorite collaborations are book anthologies and she is the bestselling author of several including, The Cinderella Monologues, The Impact of One Voice, Live Life in W.O.W!, and The Stories of Us. You can follow Olivia's YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/@oliviasavvypro JOY FIRST FOUNDATION LINKS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JoyFirstFoundation/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/makejoyfirst Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyfirstfoundation/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joyfirstfoundation Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@joyfirstfoundation Paypal donation link:  https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=XG4FTEZUKTZXW Venmo donation link: https://account.venmo.com/u/KateMcGlynn EMAIL: info@joyfirst.org OR katy@katybeellc.com  

My guest today is one of our authors Olivia Vo for the book “The Impact of One Voice,” a book collaboration where authors share their voice, story, and message. Olivia's Chapter is called, “Reset to Rise.” About my Guest Olivia Vo, a heart-centered entrepreneur and founder of Savvy Social Enterprises, where she infuses her joyful energy, humor style, and savvy strategies for online collaborations and livestreaming productions. She credits the LinkedIN platform with providing her very first career in staffing as a recruiter and now as her livelihood as a social media content creator. She is a member of AATH (Association for Applied Therapeutic Humor) organization and is currently enrolled in a three-year program with The Humor Academy to earn her Humor Professional Certification. In addition, she is trained in Laughter Yoga to speak on the health benefits of laughter yoga.  Olivia facilitates hands-on trainings and workshops both for in-person and online virtual events. She is known for her ability to connect and energize groups through her infectious laughter, empathy, and winsome smile. She has worked with thousands of people of all ages and all abilities to boost their best and to relieve intense stress.  You can follow Olivia at #savvysocialcollab and #laughwitholivia on LinkedIN. Get your Daily D.O.S.E. of laughter medicine with Olivia's free Laughter Yoga Social Club on Zoom and her livestream “Get Your Happy On,” available on Facebook, LinkedIN, and YouTube.  Website:   https://jemi.so/oliviavo-savvysocialpro Freebie:   Join Olivia Vo for Laughter Yoga Social Club on Zoom & get your Daily D.O.S.E. of Laughter Medicine, every Thurs at 9:30AM Eastern at: https://tinyurl.com/LaughWithOlivia Social Media: Facebook - www.facebook.com/oliviavo.savvysocialpro LinkedIn -  www.linkedin.com/in/oliviavo-savvysocialpro Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIvrFDuFVvh8AHHHXbwdfkg   About the Host: Arvee Robinson is The Master Speaker Trainer, public speaking coach, international speaker, 3time best selling author, and author of Speak Up, Get Clients. She teaches business owners and entrepreneurs how to use public speaking as a marketing strategy so they can attract more clients, generate unlimited leads, grow their business, and make a difference with their words. Arvee has trained over 5,000 individuals, given over 3,500 speeches around the world and has shared the stage with speaking giants, such as Mark Victor Hansen, Les Brown, Brian Tracy, Tommy Hopkins, Loral Langemeier, Sharon Lechter, and many more. Arvee is the top “How to” trainer in public speaking today. She offers speech coaching, speaker training workshops, and public speaking mastermind programs. Her programs will grow your business and make you money for the rest of your life.   For more public speaking tips and public speaking skills, visit https://arveerobinson.com or attend her next LIVE event: http://Milliondollarspeakersummit.com   Follow Arvee Robinson on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arveerobinson/fanpage Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arveerobinson  LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/arveerobinson Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/arveerobinson  YouTube: Arvee Robinson Get a copy of my book, "Speak Up, Get Clients" on Amazon: http://bit.ly/speakupgetclientsbook  Also available on most audio platforms and apps.   For all links go to: https://linktr.ee/ArveeRobinson See you on the next episode of The Million Dollar Speaker Podcast. Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!   Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.   Leave us an Apple Podcasts review Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.

Introducing the CHIN group, Creative Humorists Inspiring Noodling. These are a bunch of AATH members of all levels joining together as a result of wanting to connect creatives, humor, and community!  Listen as they describe the feeling of an AATH conference, discuss their experience in the Humor Academy, try and come up with ways to solve problems with humor, and just laugh and have fun.  Giggle with the CHINS!

Jim-Bob Williams and Katy BEE interview Dutch Martin this month about his history as a comedian and all of his other amazing talents.  Dutch Martin is in year 2 of the Humor Academy and started out running! He has studied improv, and taken many stand up classes and even added some humor to his yoga classes! He is a talented DOD professional in Northern Virginia, as well as a licensed hypnotist, yoga instructor, NLP practitioner (almost) and a great stand up comedian with an international way of looking at life. 

Heather and Connie bring a new friend on the show. She's a music therapist with experience in The Humor Academy! Amy Standridge talks about an upcoming session she's leading at Tree of Life Wellness Center. Join us here to learn about the importance of laughter and you might actually laugh at us laughing in this episode. To RSVP to the event: Heathergrillyl@gmail.com or peppermintconnie@yahoo.com

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/)

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”.

Our friend RN and Humorist Karyn Buxman talks about the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor’s 28th Annual Conference coming up April 12-15th in San Diego CA. Humor and laughter professionals from around the world are invited to learn the latest applications and benefits of therapeutic humor presented by field experts. CEU and CME credits will be available for the conference session as well as the one-day Humor Academy sessions. To learn more about the conference and AATH visit www.aath.org

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/

She’s an author, she’s an educator, she can leap tall buildings in a single bound….it’s Mary Kay Morrison! Few people have done as much to further the cause of therapeutic humor than Mary Kay. In this episode of Laughbox, Mary Kay shares some insights into the Association and how our Certified Humor Professional Program (which she gave birth to) took shape. Mary Kay is a great friend and has dedicated a great part of her life to AATH (and her husband’s too). Take a listen to this interview with one of our own. More on Mary Kay: Mary Kay Morrison, a professional educator, has dedicated her professional and personal life to researching the benefits of humor and play. She has shared her message with groups as diverse as hospice caregivers, education administrators and bank executives. Through her workshops and publications her quest for humor has assisted others to achieve significant positive change in their lives. She is the teacher for the Humor Academy a graduate program offered through AATH (The Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor).  More on Mary Kay can be found on her website at: http://www.questforhumor.com/

Jeunesse Pearson is a registered Therapeutic Counselor and a Positive Psychology Life Coach. After a deep depression she waged war and began her journey to eliminate her own depression. It started with Laughter Yoga and then she went on to study humor at the Humor Academy. She also studied Play and Positive Psychology. She is passionate about helping others to be happy and she runs a monthly Happiness meet up in Veron, BC.  Jeunesse also facilitates workshops and speaks on the power of happiness on well being.    You can find her online at www.jeunessepearson.com 

January Jones welcomes author Mary Kay Morrison discussing her books Using Humor to Maximize Learning: Exploring Links between Positive Emotions and Education Using Humor to Maximize Living Mary Kay Morrison is an educator who has taught at virtually every level of the educational spectrum, while facilitating keynote presentations and workshop sessions for the past 30 years. Her work includes integrating what we know about applying cognitive research on both the emotions (particularity humor) and movement to learning. In addition to humor and stress management, Mary Kay frequently conducts seminars on brain research, leadership, ADHD, group facilitation, parenting and mentoring. Mary Kay is founder and director of Humor Quest. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Association of Applied and Therapeutic Humor (AATH) and was 2010-11 conference chair. In 2009, she founded and currently directs the international AATH Humor Academy graduate study and certificate program. As a member of the Illinois NCLB implementation team, she conducted “Train the Trainer” sessions for the State Board of Education on school improvement and mentoring. She is the education advisor for the Funny Lit Project offered through World Laughter Tour. Books Her publications, Using Humor to Maximize Learning; Exploring Links between Positive Emotions and Education I and Using Humor to Maximize Living are being used as texts for humor studies and both are used for the groundbreaking international graduate Humor Academy offered by the Association of Applied and Therapeutic Humor.

January Jones welcomes author Mary Kay Morrison discussing her booksUsing Humor to Maximize Learning: Exploring Links between Positive Emotions and EducationUsing Humor to Maximize LivingMary Kay Morrison is an educator who has taught at virtually every level of the educational spectrum, while facilitating keynote presentations and workshop sessions for the past 30 years. Her work includes integrating what we know about applying cognitive research on both the emotions (particularity humor) and movement to learning. In addition to humor and stress management, Mary Kay frequently conducts seminars on brain research, leadership, ADHD, group facilitation, parenting and mentoring. Mary Kay is founder and director of Humor Quest. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Association of Applied and Therapeutic Humor (AATH) and was 2010-11 conference chair. In 2009, she founded and currently directs the international AATH Humor Academy graduate study and certificate program. As a member of the Illinois NCLB implementation team, she conducted “Train the Trainer” sessions for the State Board of Education on school improvement and mentoring. She is the education advisor for the Funny Lit Project offered through World Laughter Tour.BooksHer publications, Using Humor to Maximize Learning; Exploring Links between Positive Emotions and Education I and Using Humor to Maximize Living are being used as texts for humor studies courses at several universities and both are used for the groundbreaking international graduate Humor Academy offered by the Association of Applied and Therapeutic Humor.This show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

Dr. Trina Hess from The Humor Academy joins the show today to share with us the importance of laughing our way through change.