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Episode Description:  In this episode, we explore a topic often left unspoken but widely experienced—how child abuse professionals use dark humor to cope with the emotional weight of their work. Joined by neurohumorist Karyn Buxman, an expert in the therapeutic power of laughter, we discuss how humor serves as a lifeline in challenging environments. Discover the fine line between humor as a coping mechanism and when it might become harmful.  Download Transcript   Guest:   Karyn Buxman, RN, MSN, CSP, CPAE  Neurohumorist  Speaker Hall of Fame         Show Notes:  In this episode, host Christina Rouse dives into a delicate and seldom discussed topic in the child advocacy field about how professionals use gallows humor and dark humor to cope with the emotional toll of their work. Joined by neurohumorist Karyn Buxman, this episode explores the science behind humor, how it serves as a tool for stress relief, and when it may cross the line. Karyn shares her expert insights on how humor impacts brain function, helping professionals recover from amygdala hijack moments and regain cognitive control in the face of trauma. Through a dynamic conversation, Christina and Karyn discuss how laughter can be both a lifeline and, at times, a liability when used without care in sensitive environments.  The episode also features sound bites from professionals on the frontlines of child abuse prevention, discussing their experiences with humor as a coping mechanism, and  Karyn details the 7 Humor Competencies of High Performers she developed: Rapport/Bond, Context, Authenticity, Safety, Timing, Content, and Delivery.  The episode encourages listeners to understand the nuances of gallows humor, while also offering practical advice on fostering healthier workplace humor that doesn't cross ethical boundaries. Karyn provides guidance for leaders on creating supportive environments and using humor mindfully, emphasizing that while abused children are no joke, laughter can help heal the caregivers and improve the care provided to victims.  Hit the subscribe button now!      Key Quote:  “Humor enables us to rise above any situation, even if only for a few seconds. When we're dealing with trauma, pain, and stress, sometimes just getting that small moment of relief is essential.”- Karyn Buxman    Resources:   Meet Karyn Buxman [Website]  gallows humor (noun) - humor that makes fun of a life-threatening, disastrous, or terrifying situation [Definition]  7 Humor Competencies of High Performers by Karyn Buxman [Resource]  Man's Search for A Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl [Book]  "It is well known that humor, more than anything else in the human make-up, can afford an aloofness and an ability to rise above any situation, even if only for a few seconds." From “Man's Search for a Meaning” -Viktor E. Frankl  “Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” -Viktor E. Frankl  Laughter Yoga International: Promoting Health, Happiness, and Peace Through Laughter [Website]  60 seconds of healthy humor delivered to your inbox by Karen Buxman [Resource]    Host: Christina Rouse, MSW  Program Manager, CAC Development  Southern Regional CAC   Season Resources: CE-CERT Training [Training]  Reset. Reflect. Refuel. Hub [Video Series]   Psychological First Aid Guide for Children's Advocacy Center Supervisors [Resource]    Want to hear more? Subscribe to The SRCAC Exchange to be sure you don't miss an episode!   Like what you hear? Show your support by leaving a rating and review for The SRCAC Exchange podcast.     Connect with SRCAC by:  Visiting our website  Signing up for our emails  Following us on Facebook & LinkedIn  Contacting us  Connect with your Chapter:  Midwest Region Chapters  Northeast Region Chapters  Southern Region Chapters  Western Region Chapters  Connect to your Regional CAC    National Children's Advocacy Center  Peachtree Sound  Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention    Follow SRCAC on Facebook and LinkedIn for more learning content!

In this episode, Clint looks back on the best moments from the podcast in 2024, including Emmanuel Caprais on how to improve your people management skills, Sivaram Trikutam on how to tackle complex problems, Dr. Ray Gallant on advice for navigating the unknown, Teresa Lynch on fostering positive and productive team culture, John Miles on the importance of cultivating self-leadership, Karyn Buxman on the challenges and benefits of incorporating humor in leadership, and Craig Weber on improving conversational capacity amongst your teams.

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/

In Part 2 of Clint's impactful discussion with Karyn Buxman, they dive deeper into the strategic use of humor in leadership. Karyn shares advanced techniques for engaging large audiences, the importance of distinguishing between humor for entertainment and humor in the workplace, and how leaders can develop an instinct for when humor is appropriate. This episode is packed with practical advice for leaders looking to harness the power of humor to enhance team dynamics and productivity. This is part 2 of a 2 part discussion.

In the first part of this engaging conversation, Karyn Buxman discusses the common challenges in project management. She delves into the crucial role of communication, the importance of involving key team members in planning, and how to set realistic deadlines to avoid the pitfalls of overpromising. Karyn shares her insights on how humor and positivity can transform team dynamics and drive project success. This is part 1 of a 2 part discussion.

Karyn Buxman is an international speaker, successful author, and neurohumorist (living at the intersection of the brain and humor). Karyn is a pioneer in the field of applied humor, starting with her masters thesis in graduate school and now continues her partnerships with leading neuroscientists. Today Karyn helps leaders—and those they serve—achieve peak performance and optimum health through the art and science of applied humor. MUST READ: WHATS SO FUNNY ABOUT DIABETES?

Karyn Buxman is an international speaker, successful author, and neurohumorist (living at the intersection of the brain and humor). Karyn is a pioneer in the field of applied humor, starting with her masters thesis in graduate school and now continues her partnerships with leading neuroscientists. Today Karyn helps leaders—and those they serve—achieve peak performance and optimum health through the art and science of applied humor. MUST READ: WHATS SO FUNNY ABOUT DIABETES?

In our previous episode with Julianna Newland we talked about the importance of humor in leadership and I was reminded of our 2nd podcast episode with my sister-in-law, Andrea Canny, and neurohumorist, Karyn Buxman, where we also explored humor in leadership. Here are some of the topics we covered in Ep 2: The science of laughter and what happens in the brain Humor Theory Benefits of humor in enhancing approachability, trust, health and wellbeing. Humor used as a tool or weapon Promoting good leadership with humor Appropriate use of humor when there are power differentials involved Generational differences in humor perception Ep 2, Is Leadership Funny? Mentioned in this Episode: Laughter Website: https://science.howstuffworks.com/life/inside-the-mind/emotions/laughter.htm   Dancing Parrot to ‘Billie Jean” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYOS5KvlXN8&t=24s   Die Hard movie clip   LinkedIn laughter articles   How to reach Yo Canny:    Our website: www.girltaketheleadpod.com  You can send a message or voicemail there. We'd love to hear from you!   email: yo@yocanny.com (Yo)   FB group: Girl, Take the Lead https://www.facebook.com/groups/272025931481748/?ref=share   IG: yocanny (Yo)   YouTube   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yocanny/

Karyn Buxman is an international speaker, successful author, and neurohumorist (living at the intersection of the brain and humor). Karyn is a pioneer in the field of applied humor, starting with her masters thesis in graduate school and now continues her partnerships with leading neuroscientists. Today Karyn helps leaders—and those they serve—achieve peak performance and optimum health through the art and science of applied humor. January Jones Sharing Success Stories is broadcast live Tuesdays at 2PM ET. January Jones Sharing Success Stories TV Show is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com). January Jones Sharing Success Stories Radio Show is broadcast on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). January Jones Sharing Success Stories Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets. GREAT GIFTS: January highly suggests all of Karyn's books, the perfect gift for the perfect person! https://amzn.to/3RM19vd     Lead with Levity https://amzn.to/3Nv7Bp1   What's So funny about.....Nursing?

Karyn Buxman is an international speaker, successful author, and neurohumorist (living at the intersection of the brain and humor). Karyn is a pioneer in the field of applied humor, starting with her masters thesis in graduate school and now continues her partnerships with leading neuroscientists. Today Karyn helps leaders—and those they serve—achieve peak performance and optimum health through the art and science of applied humor. January Jones Sharing Success Stories is broadcast live Tuesdays at 2PM ET. January Jones Sharing Success Stories TV Show is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com). January Jones Sharing Success Stories Radio Show is broadcast on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). January Jones Sharing Success Stories Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

Meet Karyn Buxman Karyn Buxman is an international speaker, neurohumorist, nurse, and author of "What's So Funny About… Heart Disease?",  "What's So Funny About… Diabetes?", and "What's So Funny About... Nursing?"   While her classmates were dissecting frogs, Karyn was dissecting humor. Now a highly sought expert in mind-body medicine, she's spoken to thousands of people around the globe.  Karyn is a past president of AATH, as well as the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award. She is also the co-founder of World Laughter Tour teaching people how to laugh for no reason. Her mission in life is to improve global health through laughter and to heal the humor impaired.

Karyn Buxman is an international speaker, successful author, and neurohumorist (living at the intersection of the brain and humor). Karyn is a pioneer in the field of applied humor, starting with her masters thesis in graduate school and now continues her partnerships with leading neuroscientists. Today Karyn helps leaders—and those they serve—achieve peak performance and optimum health through the art and science of applied humor.  

Karyn Buxman is an international speaker, successful author, and neurohumorist (living at the intersection of the brain and humor). Karyn is a pioneer in the field of applied humor, starting with her masters thesis in graduate school and now continues her partnerships with leading neuroscientists. Today Karyn helps leaders—and those they serve—achieve peak performance and optimum health through the art and science of applied humor.

Karyn Buxman is an international speaker, successful author, and neurohumorist (living at the intersection of the brain and humor). Karyn is a pioneer in the field of applied humor, starting with her masters thesis in graduate school and now continues her partnerships with leading neuroscientists. Today Karyn helps leaders—and those they serve—achieve peak performance and optimum health through the art and science of applied humor.  

Karyn Buxman is an international speaker, successful author, and neurohumorist (living at the intersection of the brain and humor). Karyn is a pioneer in the field of applied humor, starting with her masters thesis in graduate school and now continues her partnerships with leading neuroscientists. Today Karyn helps leaders—and those they serve—achieve peak performance and optimum health through the art and science of applied humor.

Karyn Buxman is an international speaker, successful author, and neurohumorist (living at the intersection of the brain and humor). Karyn is a pioneer in the field of applied humor, starting with her masters thesis in graduate school and now continues her partnerships with leading neuroscientists. Today Karyn helps leaders—and those they serve—achieve peak performance and optimum health through the art and science of applied humor. January Jones Sharing Success Stories is broadcast live Tuesdays at 2PM ET. January Jones Sharing Success Stories TV Show is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com). January Jones Sharing Success Stories Radio Show is broadcast on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). January Jones Sharing Success Stories Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.  

Karyn Buxman is an international speaker, successful author, and neurohumorist (living at the intersection of the brain and humor). Karyn is a pioneer in the field of applied humor, starting with her masters thesis in graduate school and now continues her partnerships with leading neuroscientists. Today Karyn helps leaders—and those they serve—achieve peak performance and optimum health through the art and science of applied humor.

Karyn Buxman is an international speaker, successful author, and neurohumorist (living at the intersection of the brain and humor). Karyn is a pioneer in the field of applied humor, starting with her masters thesis in graduate school and now continues her partnerships with leading neuroscientists. Today Karyn helps leaders—and those they serve—achieve peak performance and optimum health through the art and science of applied humor.

Karyn Buxman is an international speaker, successful author, and neurohumorist (living at the intersection of the brain and humor). Karyn is a pioneer in the field of applied humor, starting with her masters thesis in graduate school and now continues her partnerships with leading neuroscientists. Today Karyn helps leaders—and those they serve—achieve peak performance and optimum health through the art and science of applied humor. January Jones Sharing Success Stories is broadcast live Tuesdays at 2PM ET. January Jones Sharing Success Stories TV Show is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com). January Jones Sharing Success Stories Radio Show is broadcast on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). January Jones Sharing Success Stories Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

Karyn Buxman is an international speaker, successful author, and neurohumorist (living at the intersection of the brain and humor). Karyn is a pioneer in the field of applied humor, starting with her masters thesis in graduate school and now continues her partnerships with leading neuroscientists. Today Karyn helps leaders—and those they serve—achieve peak performance and optimum health through the art and science of applied humor.

On What's Your Work Fit we ask a viewer's question: why is my workplace so freakin' serious? This week, "neurohumorist" Karyn Buxman and stand-up comedian David Horning answer this and other questions. Why is my workplace so freakin' serious? According to Karyn, [people] are afraid of "stepping on something." They don't like taking chances. Main segment starts at 1:06 In this episode, we ask Karyn and David: Why is the workplace so freakin' serious? Starts at 1:57 What is forced fun and why is it destructive to people and workplace? Starts at 15:06 What is one easy starting point for leaders to infuse humor in the workplace? Starts at 28:59 What's your work fit? Starts at 32:40 David believes that "humor is like a math problem; there has to be a solution to it," Further, he says humor is "creative problem solving driven by curiosity." Main segment starts at 1:06 About our guests: "Neurohumorist" Karyn Buxman is the leading expert on brain-based strategic humor. Karyn helps people achieve true success, lasting significance, and genuine happiness through humor. She lives and works in San Diego, California. David Horning is by night a stand-up comedian and the co-founder of Secret Society Comedy. But during daylight hours, David helps companies to recruit, engage, and retain top talent by reframing their cultures through the effective use of humor. He lives and works in the very funny community of Cleveland, Ohio. This episode originated as a live show on October 25, 2022. You can watch the show in its entirety on the What's Your Work Fit YouTube Channel. EPISODE DATE: October 28, 2022 Karyn's social media: LinkedIn Website David's social media: LinkedIn Website Please Subscribe to What's Your Work Fit on: – Apple Podcast – Android – Google Podcasts – Pandora – Spotify – Stitcher – TuneIn …or wherever you get your podcasts. You may also click HERE to receive our podcast episodes by email. Image credits: Corporate Suit Wearing a Clown Nose, air_images for iStock Photo; Apollo 11 astronauts and President Richard Nixon, July 24, 1969, Bettman Archives; portrait, Karyn Buxman; portrait, David Horning; podcast button, J. Brandt Studio for The Dan Smolen Experience.

Karyn Buxman is an international speaker, successful author, and neurohumorist (living at the intersection of the brain and humor). Karyn is a pioneer in the field of applied humor, starting with her masters thesis in graduate school and now continues her partnerships with leading neuroscientists. Today Karyn helps leaders—and those they serve—achieve peak performance and optimum health through the art and science of applied humor. January Jones Sharing Success Stories is broadcast live Tuesdays at 2PM ET. January Jones Sharing Success Stories TV Show is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com). January Jones Sharing Success Stories Radio Show is broadcast on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). January Jones Sharing Success Stories Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

Karyn Buxman is an international speaker, successful author, and neurohumorist (living at the intersection of the brain and humor). Karyn is a pioneer in the field of applied humor, starting with her masters thesis in graduate school and now continues her partnerships with leading neuroscientists. Today Karyn helps leaders—and those they serve—achieve peak performance and optimum health through the art and science of applied humor. January Jones Sharing Success Stories is broadcast live Tuesdays at 2PM ET. January Jones Sharing Success Stories TV Show is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com). January Jones Sharing Success Stories Radio Show is broadcast on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). January Jones Sharing Success Stories Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

Karyn Buxman is an international speaker, successful author, and neurohumorist (living at the intersection of the brain and humor). Karyn is a pioneer in the field of applied humor, starting with her masters thesis in graduate school and now continues her partnerships with leading neuroscientists. Today Karyn helps leaders—and those they serve—achieve peak performance and optimum health through the art and science of applied humor. January Jones Sharing Success Stories is broadcast live Tuesdays at 2PM ET. January Jones Sharing Success Stories TV Show is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com). January Jones Sharing Success Stories Radio Show is broadcast on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). January Jones Sharing Success Stories Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

Karyn Buxman is an international speaker, successful author, and neuro humorist (living at the intersection of the brain and humor). Karyn is a pioneer in the field of applied humor, starting with her Master's thesis in graduate school and now continues her partnerships with leading neuroscientists. Today Karyn helps leaders—and those they serve—achieve peak performance and optimum health through the art and science of applied humor.January Jones Sharing Success Stories is broadcast live Tuesdays at 2PM ET.January Jones Sharing Success Stories TV Show is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com).January Jones Sharing Success Stories Radio Show is broadcast on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).January Jones Sharing Success Stories Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

Meet Karyn Buxman Karyn Buxman is an international speaker, neurohumorist, nurse, and author of "What's So Funny About… Heart Disease?",  "What's So Funny About… Diabetes?", and "What's So Funny About... Nursing?"   While her classmates were dissecting frogs, Karyn was dissecting humor. Now a highly sought expert in mind-body medicine, she's spoken to thousands of people around the globe.  Karyn is a past president of AATH, as well as the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award. She is also the co-founder of World Laughter Tour teaching people how to laugh for no reason. Her mission in life is to improve global health through laughter and to heal the humor impaired.

What's So Funny about Heart Disease? with Karyn Buxman Karyn Buxman is an international speaker, neurohumorist, nurse, and author of "What's So Funny About… Heart Disease?",  "What's So Funny About… Diabetes?", and"What's So Funny About... Nursing?"   Karyn is a past president of AATH, as well as the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award. She is also the co-founder of World Laughter Tour.

You've probably heard of the saying, "Laughter is the best medicine." But do you know this is scientifically proven to be true? In this episode, Penny Zenker sits down with TEDx speaker, successful author, and brain-based performance coach Karyn Buxman. Karyn is a global expert in strategic humor for business. Today, she breaks down how humor and laughter can impact our wellbeing and productivity. Plus, she shares ways to be more intentional with humor every day. You don't have to be funny to laugh. So, sit down, relax, and tune in for a reason to laugh more today! Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://pennyzenker360.com/positive-productivity-podcast/

We are joined today by humor & leadership experts: Karyn Buxman and Andrea Canny. Our discussion covers the following: · Benefits of humor to enhance approachability and trust · Humor as a tool or weapon · Are people born funny? · Leading with humor · When humor is appropriate · Generational differences Karyn provides her 7 competencies to connect with others: 1. Bond or Relationship to others* 2. Environment or Context* 3. Authenticity 4. Safety* 5. Timing 6. Content 7. Delivery *most important in creating trust equity. Key takeaway: Practice Humor by Choice Not by Chance We can all practice to be funny by immersing ourselves in observing people, understanding what people see as funny is shaped by our socialization so generational differences are very real. We can then experiment and eventually it can become very natural. About Karyn: Karyn Buxman is a TEDx speaker, successful author, brain-based high-performance coach, nurse, business consultant—and a neurohumorist (she lives at the intersection of humor and the brain). As The Global Expert in Strategic Humor for Business Karyn helps high performers go from great to mastery. From the Mayo Clinic to the Million Dollar Round Table, organizations around the world hire Karyn to educate, inspire, and entertain their audiences again and again. She's one of 260 people (and only 55 women) in the world to be inducted into the National Speakers Association's Hall of Fame. Karyn is serious about humor! Check out her TED talk: How Humor Can Save the World: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bOriPEk7S8&feature=youtu.be and also her resource page: www.StressRecoveryToolkit.com Look for her new book later this fall, Funny Means Money: Strategic Humor for Influence & World Domination; also this spring she will be hosting an 8-week Master Class in Strategic Humor www.karynbuxman.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/karynbuxman/ YouTube.com/user/KarynBuxman https://www.instragram.com/karyn_buxman/ About Andrea: Andrea Canny's 37 year career has spanned through Asia, Europe and the USA. Her Disney career began as the original Belle (Beauty and the Beast). She was voted Vocalist of the Decade on Broadwayworld.com in 2020 and was Critic's Pick for Best Actress in a Musical 2018 for her portrayal of Mama Rose in Gypsy. She co-produced, From Broadway with Love: Orlando (benefited 3 Orlando LGBTQ orgs after the Pulse tragedy). She has her own Proofreading/Editing business, private & group coaching in vocal performance & the business of entertainment for performers. www.acannyvisionandvoice@gmail.com www.andreacanny.com. https://www.instagram.com/pupbutt/ Check out her podcasts: www.10kdollarday.com 10K Dollar Day (producer) & The Daily Happy podcasts. www.therise.today The Rise podcast (co-host/producer) Reach Yo: yo@yocanny.com FB group: Girl, Take the Lead https://www.facebook.com/groups/272025931481748/?ref=share IG: yocanny LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yocanny/

Charlene talks with Karyn Buxman, author of the book, "Lead with Levity: Strategic Humor for Leaders". Karyn is not only a nurse, but also an international speaker, successful author, and neurohumorist (living at the intersection of humor and the brain). More than 500 organizations, including NASA, the Mayo Clinic, the Million Dollar Roundtable and Cigna, have hired Karyn to entertain, educate and inspire their people. Host: Charlene Platon, MS, RN, FNP-BC (@charleneplaton) Guest: Karyn Buxman, MS, RN, CSP, CPAE (@karynbuxman) About the show: ACNL in Action is a production of the Association of California Nurse Leaders, the professional organization for nurse leaders. New episodes come out on the first Friday of every month. Want to support ACNL? Consider making a donation: http://bit.ly/cog-podcast . Learn more about ACNL, including how to become a member, at acnl.org.  Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn at @acnlnurse.

Meet Karyn Buxman Karyn Buxman is an international speaker, neurohumorist, nurse, and author of "What’s So Funny About… Heart Disease?",  "What’s So Funny About… Diabetes?", and "What's So Funny About... Nursing?"   While her classmates were dissecting frogs, Karyn was dissecting humor. Now a highly sought expert in mind-body medicine, she’s spoken to thousands of people around the globe.  Karyn is a past president of AATH, as well as the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award. She is also the co-founder of World Laughter Tour teaching people how to laugh for no reason. Her mission in life is to improve global health through laughter and to heal the humor impaired.

What's So Funny about Heart Disease? with Karyn Buxman Karyn Buxman is an international speaker, neurohumorist, nurse, and author of "What’s So Funny About… Heart Disease?",  "What’s So Funny About… Diabetes?", and"What's So Funny About... Nursing?"   Karyn is a past president of AATH, as well as the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award. She is also the co-founder of World Laughter Tour.

What's So Funny about Heart Disease? with Karyn Buxman Karyn Buxman is an international speaker, neurohumorist, nurse, and author of "What’s So Funny About… Heart Disease?",  "What’s So Funny About… Diabetes?", and"What's So Funny About... Nursing?"   Karyn is a past president of AATH, as well as the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award. She is also the co-founder of World Laughter Tour.  

Meet Karyn Buxman Karyn Buxman is an international speaker, neurohumorist, nurse, and author of "What’s So Funny About… Heart Disease?",  "What’s So Funny About… Diabetes?", and "What's So Funny About... Nursing?"   While her classmates were dissecting frogs, Karyn was dissecting humor. Now a highly sought expert in mind-body medicine, she’s spoken to thousands of people around the globe.  Karyn is a past president of AATH, as well as the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award. She is also the co-founder of World Laughter Tour teaching people how to laugh for no reason. Her mission in life is to improve global health through laughter and to heal the humor impaired.

Karyn Buxman is an international speaker, successful author, and neurohumorist (living at the intersection of the brain and humor). Karyn is a pioneer in the field of applied humor, starting with her masters thesis in graduate school and now continues her partnerships with leading neuroscientists.

Karyn Buxman is a TEDx speaker, one of 49 women in the world to be inducted into the National Speaker's Association "Speaker Hall of Fame," a successful author—and a neurohumorist (she lives at the intersection of humor and the brain.) Whew! As The Global Expert in Strategic Humor for Business, Karyn helps high performers go from great to world class. Her upcoming book is Funny Means Money (ForbesBooks Fall 2020).

"He who laughs, lasts." –Mary Pettibone Poole Yes, my friends, we are living in interesting times.  What does the future look like?  None of us know and that can be very disconcerting.  One thing we know will remain is our ability to laugh. Although life right now is anxious and uncertain, one of the interesting byproducts is how humor is helping people cope.  We, at AATH, have always known that humor is the great emotional equalizer and so we've brought together some of our best and brightest to discuss not only the how of humor but also the why.  I hope you get as much from our panel of experts as I did and keep sharing those memes! ENJOY! Our Guests: Dr. Ed Dunkelblau http://teacheq.com/ Karyn Buxman, RN, MSN, CHP https://www.karynbuxman.com/ Dr. Melissa Mork www.melissamork.com Dr. Heidi Hanna https://heidihanna.com/ Paul Osincup https://www.paulosincup.com/ Music from https://filmmusic.io"Run Amok" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)  

Heroes, and SHEroes surround us. The love of the divine leads and moves us in joy.Always be open to the impulse of the call within.

Many salespeople aim to be strategic in their endeavors, but it’s unlikely that anyone has ever considered strategic humor as a method of growing sales. Karen Buxman is an expert on strategic humor, and how to create peak performance through the art of science and applied humor in sales. She explains this concept, and how you can utilize it to increase sales in this interview, hosted by John Golden.

"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/)

In this episode we interview Karyn Buxman, a neurohumorist, about integrating humor into practice to help increase trust equity with patients. The post EP 31: Humor with Karyn Buxman appeared first on Woman Centered Health.

Strategic humor has the power to build relationships, relieve stress, and boost creativity, along with many other outcomes beneficial to the workplace. Humor strengthens bonds and can completely shift the mood of your environment. And the best part? Anybody can learn how to implement it! Listen to my interview with global speaker, coach and neurohumorist, Karyn Buxman as we discuss this important topic.

Decision Vision Episode 46: Does My Corporate Culture Need More Humor? – Karyn Buxman, The HumorLab Does my corporate culture need more humor? What are the benefits of humor in the workplace? What’s the best way to inject humor while avoiding the risks? Answers to these questions and much more come from neurohumorist Karyn Buxman […] The post Decision Vision Episode 46: Does My Corporate Culture Need More Humor? – Karyn Buxman, The HumorLab appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Is it possible to get people to like you even if you’re not funny or interesting? Listen to find out, as Dan interviews Karyn Buxman and discusses how you can use the hidden power of humor to connect with and influence other people fast and effectively.

Is it possible to get people to like you even if you’re not funny or interesting? Listen to find out, as Dan interviews Karyn Buxman and discusses how you can use the hidden power of humor to connect with and influence other people fast and effectively.

What’s the secret ingredient to instantly connecting with people and making them like you? In this episode, Dan sits down with Karyn Buxman and discuss the story and science behind humor, and how you can apply it in your business or in public speaking to instantly become more charismatic and influence your audience to like, […]

What’s the secret ingredient to instantly connecting with people and making them like you? In this episode, Dan sits down with Karyn Buxman and discuss the story and science behind humor, and how you can apply it in your business or in public speaking to instantly become more charismatic and influence your audience to like, trust, and respect you.

In this fast-changing world with technology, people are searching for humor more than ever before. And if you can give that to people, you can become successful just like Jay Leno, Seinfeld, and Jim Carrey. Listen now, as Dan and Karyn Buxman gives you the details on how this one character trait can make you successful.

In this fast-changing world with technology, people are searching for humor more than ever before. And if you can give that to people, you can become successful just like Jay Leno, Seinfeld, and Jim Carrey. Listen now, as Dan and Karyn Buxman gives you the details on how this one character trait can make you […]

Karyn Buxman is a neurohumorist (living at the intersection of the brain and humor), author, researcher, keynoter, coach, and TEDx speaker. For the last 30 years, she has worked with clients like NASA, the Mayo Clinic, Cigna, and 800+ others to empower with healthy humor. She runs custom retreats at her HumorLab in San Diego, and focuses on high performers in the ROI of laughter. She is quick to distinguish that humor ≠ comedy. Her next book, Funny Means Money: Strategic Humor for Influence & World Domination is due to be published by Forbes Books in winter 2020.  Tune in as Karyn shares…  - what it means to be a neurohumorist  - the relationship between humor and health  - Norman Cousins’ story, and how it inspired her research  - the range of people she works with – from patients to professionals, employees to employers  - that she is working on a new book for Forbes Books – about humor and influence  - that humor is a whole-brain process that fires off a cascade of neurotransmitters  - that humor has the power to heal, connect, and enlighten  - that humor is a holistic complementary process in healing – it reduces inflammation, which is known to exacerbate disease  - the cardiovascular benefits of laughter – it is an aerobic exercise  - that laughter can increase the healing properties of the blood – studies have shown that it increases the presence of IgA and T-killer cells, as well as an increased general immune response (in both the short-term and long-term)  - that laughter = better blood pressure  - that the regular practice of healthy humor lowers bad cholesterol and increases good cholesterol  - that healthy humor can aid in the release of tension, as well as increase one’s tolerance to pain  - that humor lowers cortisol, and can lower blood glucose among pre-diabetic and diabetic patients  - that laughter can reduce the occurrence of kidney disease among diabetes patients  - that humor can influence epigenetics  - that what we do in medicine isn’t working across the board – and if we know laughter and healthy humor works, it’s worth adding into a holistic health regimen  - that humor decreases anxiety, and increases creativity  - the close relationship between laughter and tears – and why both are healthy  - that humor can allow us to express anger and frustration in a socially-acceptable way  - that just thinking about humor can have the same effect on the brain that humor does – it has an anticipatory effect  - Victor Borge’s quote: “Laughter is the shortest distance between two people” – and Karyn’s addition, “Laughter has no accent” – it can connect one and all  - that laughter releases oxytocin, which is a bonding hormone  - the importance of communication, and how bad for the physiology isolation can be  - that exhibiting humor increases likeability, which is important for influence and connection  - her personal connection to invisible illness: through her sons and her mother  - that laughter can help us change our relationship to illness: from victim to victor  - the 2% solution: 2% of 24 hrs is 10 min. Can we dedicate that time to healing?  - her tip to share humor every day: print some funny postcards and send one a day to a friend  - her belief that some insurance providers are beginning to see the value of being well (in other words, preventive care)  - the importance of collaboration … and of being the squeaky wheel  - the importance of intentionally choosing humor  - the distinction between humor and comedy  - that if we seek humor, we can rewire ourselves to see it everywhere  - consistency trumps commitment – make an agreement with yourself to seek humor for 10 minutes each day 

Karyn Buxman is an international speaker, successful author, and a pioneer in the field of applied humor. She has been hired by more than 500 organizations, including NASA, the Mayo Clinic, and the Million Dollar Roundtable to entertain, educate and inspire their people, and is one of only 39 women to be inducted into the […]

Karyn Buxman is an international speaker, successful author, and a pioneer in the field of applied humor. She has been hired by more than 500 organizations, including NASA, the Mayo Clinic, and the Million Dollar Roundtable to entertain, educate and inspire their people, and is one of only 39 women to be inducted into the National Speakers Association Speaker Hall of Fame. Today Karyn helps leaders—and those they serve—achieve peak performance and optimum health through the art and science of applied humor. Her mission: To improve global health, business, and peace through laughter and heal the humor-impaired. Ready to unlock life-long financial confidence and become unstoppable? Pre Order Unlock it Here http://www.unlockitbook.com/ Join The Next Free Masterclass By Dan https://www.highticketcloser.com/masterclass Show notes and free resources https://danlokshow.com/

On the show this week, you'll hear Joyce interview Karyn Buxman, neurohumorist, TEDx speaker and Forbes author. A pioneer in her field, Karyn shows leaders and sales professionals how to expand their influence and strengthen their relationships to boost their bottom line. From the Mayo Clinic to the Million-Dollar Roundtable, companies hire Kiran to educate, inspire and most importantly, entertain their audiences again and again. If you're wondering, a neurohumorist researches the neurobiology of humor and seeks to translate that into useful tips for you! Joyce and Karen connect on the fact that humor is a skill that can be learned, and should be embraced in order to persuade potential prospects. And it's not just about being funny, it's about the desired outcome. As a salesperson, starting with the end in mind is your bread and butter. Ultimately, authenticity is paramount. This conversation will teach you that being genuine about who you are, and sincerely trying to decipher what your prospect really wants is more important than gimmicky tactics. They say laughter is the best medicine and Karyn will show you that finding the joy in your process can make all the difference. Connect with Joyce at her website, JoyceBone.com, sign up for updates so you can stay in touch! Find her on Facebook @JoyceBone or the Anxiety-Free Selling Page and on Instagram @joyce_bone.

Joy is who we are, but we can become distracted by the minutia of our daily lives.We must keep an attitude of amazement and amusement with us everywhere to look, everywhere we love, and everywhere we live. Trusting the joy of the universe will unfold for us.

Are you feeling stuck in a stress mess, overwhelmed, and overstimulated by the demands of your life? Spread too thin and not prioritizing self-care because you feel like it's selfish when so many other people need your help? Well, let's stop for a moment.   How much can we really help others when we're just scraping by, ourselves? At the end of the day, we're only really worth as much as we can give, based on the energy we have in the time that we have.   I'm your host, Dr. Heidi Hanna, and in this stress mastery podcast, we're talking to the experts to find out what they do to use stress as fuel for success and what they do to shift stress in a positive way when they notice it getting out of control.   Because we're all human, we all get stuck sometimes and we can learn so much from each other when we take an honest look at the patterns that are hurting us and create new patterns that will help us.   So, let's get ready to master stress together in today's conversation!   Key Takeaways: [1:08] Dr. Hanna welcomes listeners and introduces this week's guest, her awesome humor buddy and dear friend, Karyn Buxman — TEDx speaker, upcoming Forbes book author, and a neurohumorist! [3:37] Karyn dives into her relationship with stress in a truthful and honest manner. [5:26] How does Karyn know when stress has gone from the positive driving force it can be, to the negative influence we know we want to avoid? [7:15] Heidi and Karyn touch on the importance of protecting our loved ones from our outward stress reactions, as well as the universality of our shared experiences as humans. [9:50] Dr. Heidi asks how humor can help protect us from falling into the traps of self-pity and “poor me” competitions, and actually reframe our thought patterns around stress. [14:56] After distract and reframe, what shows up to refuel for Karyn? [16:37] What is strategic, intentional humor? [20:34] Find links and a way into Karyn Buxman's closed Facebook group for a deeper dive into learning about how to do humor intentionally. [23:26] Dr. Hanna asks Karyn what her mantra is and wraps up the show until next week.   Don't miss out on Karyn Buxman's special invitation  to her closed Facebook group!   If you enjoyed this conversation, please be sure to subscribe to the stress mastery podcast now for exclusive listener gifts and check out the show notes for links, tips, tools, and techniques.   Until next time, please remember that stressing is a blessing, once you know how to use it for good. It gives us the energy and information to fuel positive change if we're brave enough to look into it, stay open and curious to what it has to teach us and then adjust our patterns in a way that will give us even more capacity to cope. And when we do that together, we increase the energy we have to bring to the time that we have and we're better together. So please, be good to yourself, and I'll see you next week.   Mentioned in this episode: Book: Funny Means Money, by Karyn Buxman Maslow's hierarchy Bob Newhart: Stop It! The Laughing Bride Mike Birbiglia's Thank God for Jokes In & Out Steel Magnolias   For more information on Dr. Heidi Hanna: HeidiHanna.com @HeidiHanna Dr. Hanna on Facebook   For more information on Dr. Hanna's guest, Karyn Buxman: Karyn Buxman on the web Karyn Buxman on Facebook Karyn Buxman on Twitter Karyn Buxman's YouTube channel Karyn Buxman on LinkedIn

What's So Funny about Heart Disease? with Karyn Buxman Karyn Buxman is an international speaker, neurohumorist, nurse, and author of "What's So Funny About… Heart Disease?",  "What's So Funny About… Diabetes?", and"What's So Funny About... Nursing?"   Karyn is a past president of AATH, as well as the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award. She is also the co-founder of World Laughter Tour.

[Guest: Karyn Buxman] Join Dr. Edith and Neurohumorist Karyn Buxman for a fun and joyful conversation about how humor affects our neuro-biology, allowing us to tap into our greatest human potential! Karyn is a sought after keynote speaker whose inspirational speeches bring laughter and healing to audiences around the world - from TEDx, to Mayo clinic, to the Million Dollar Roundtable. Her last book “Lead with Laughter” shows us how humor can be a powerful leadership quality. And her new book “Funny Means Money” is coming out later this year! Questions & Topics explored: *Humor makes us human! One of the top 3 traits that we seek. *How humor builds personal connections and strengthens relationships. *What is humor exactly? *The nerdy side of humor - how do researchers quantify the experience of humor? *Appreciating humor vs. the Application of humor. *Applying humor with conscious intention, for a specific desired outcome (e.g. to build resilience, or diffuse a conflict, etc.) . What Karyn calls “High Performance Humor!” *High performers cultivate their sense of humor consistently over time. *The 3 legged stool of High Performance Humor - 1) Entertainment, 2) Influence, 3) Well-being. *“The more you see funny, the more you'll be funny!” ~Karyn Buxman *Hebb's law - neurons that fire together wire together. *What do Yellow Cars have to do with Hebb's Law? *Research on humor - anti-inflammatory, reduce cortisol levels, reduce blood glucose in diabetics, reduce LDL cholesterol, boost short, mid, and long-term immune system function. *Brain studies show GAMMA Waves activation, similar to deep meditation - i.e. better focus, creativity, innovation, and productivity! *The influence of stress on our health, even greater than diet? *Japan study showed - diabetic patients practicing humor - positive changes at DNA level. I.e. Humor can create epigenetic changes! Wow! *Important distinctions between Uplifting & Constructive humor vs. Oppressive humor. *Elements of humor mastery - confidence, timing, authenticity, safety, consistency. *Using humor in the workplace. *Take Karyn's 30-day challenge - a super fun daily practice to cultivate your sense of humor! *How Humor can change the world. *Karyn's #1 advice for us to tap into our HIGHEST human possibilities. Leave a comment below - let us know what you think! --------- Explore Karyn Buxman's work - http://www.karynbuxman.com/ Connect with Dr. E - www.SuperWellness.com / www.DrEdithUbuntu.com Pick up your copy of SuperWellness on Amazon.com!

Why Humor Is Vital For Your Success – Karyn Buxman Karyn Buxman is a TEDx speaker, successful author, and neurohumorist. A pioneer in her field, Karyn shows high performers how to expand their influence, strengthen their relationships and boost their resilience. From NASA to the Mayo Clinic to the Million Dollar Round Table, companies hire […] The post MFL 55 – Why Humor Is Vital For Your Success – Karyn Buxman appeared first on MIND FOR LIFE.

Humor is power. Done right, it is the fastest way to build trust, create a common bond, and turn around a difficult situation. Neuro-humorist, nurse, and Forbes Books author Karyn Buxman shares her research in how humor impacts the brain and affects leaders, employees, and customers. Discover how seeing funny beats being funny and the […]

Humor is power. Done right, it is the fastest way to build trust, create a common bond, and turn around a difficult situation. Neuro-humorist, nurse, and Forbes Books author Karyn Buxman shares her research in how humor impacts the brain and affects leaders, employees, and customers. Discover how seeing funny beats being funny and the five humor landmines to avoid to make humor work safely. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the Selling Disruption Show Community today: sellingdisruptionshow.com Selling Disruption Show Facebook Selling Disruption Show LinkedIn

Meet Karyn Buxman Karyn Buxman is an international speaker, neurohumorist, nurse, and author of "What's So Funny About… Heart Disease?",  "What's So Funny About… Diabetes?", and "What's So Funny About... Nursing?"   While her classmates were dissecting frogs, Karyn was dissecting humor. Now a highly sought expert in mind-body medicine, she's spoken to thousands of people around the globe.  Karyn is a past president of AATH, as well as the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award. She is also the co-founder of World Laughter Tour teaching people how to laugh for no reason. Her mission in life is to improve global health through laughter and to heal the humor impaired.

How can you strengthen your advisor relationships? And build trust? And separate yourself from The Sea of Sameness? Our guest proves that business humor is no laughing matter. It's a seriously effective way to improve your practice. Karyn Buxman is a neurohumorist and TEDx speaker (“How Humor Saved the World”). Her expertise in High Performance Humor comes from her unique career that resides at the intersection of humor and the brain. Karyn has addressed MDRT (4x), NASA, the USAF, and 829 other clients whose names are not acronyms. Her eighth book, Funny Means Money: Mastering High Performance Humor, will be published by ForbesBooks in February 2018. To inquire about booking Karyn Buxman for your next event through Wholesaler Masterminds Speakers Bureau contact us at info@wholesalermasterminds.com Planning an Advisor Roadshow? Let us help you extract a better ROI than you have ever experienced. Read about our Roadshow Plans.

Meet Karyn Buxman Karyn Buxman is an international speaker, neurohumorist, nurse, and author of "What's So Funny About… Heart Disease?",  "What's So Funny About… Diabetes?", and "What's So Funny About... Nursing?"   While her classmates were dissecting frogs, Karyn was dissecting humor. Now a highly sought expert in mind-body medicine, she's spoken to thousands of people around the globe.  Karyn is a past president of AATH, as well as the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award. She is also the co-founder of World Laughter Tour teaching people how to laugh for no reason. Her mission in life is to improve global health through laughter and to heal the humor impaired.

What’s a neurohumorist? You’ll find out in this episode of Laughbox as we talk to Karyn Buxman about what happens in our brain when we encounter humor and when we laugh. Karyn is in the National Speakers Association’s Speaker Hall of Fame and is a Diplomat at the American Institute of Stress.  She is a proud recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor. She serves on the advisory boards of the Invisible Disabilities Association and the American Happiness Association. She’s the co-founder of World Laughter Tour. That’s why Karyn Buxman is the best person to teach your team how they can lead with laughter! More on Karyn can be found at www.karynbuxman.com.

Welcome to the Let's Talk! Going Gym Free Show with Hosts Marc & Beth and Special Guest Karyn Buxman, Neurohumorist. Episode Topic:  "Humor is Healing" Special Note:  This show is airing today but will return to it's regularly scheduled show time next week on Wednesday. Meet Karyn:  Audiences love Karyn's message of laughter and leadership. In one month she spoke for the Million Dollar Round Table, the US Air Force, the Mayo Clinic, Pfizer, & the Association for Peri-Operative Room Nurses.Entertaining, educational and inspiring, Karyn has addressed thousands of audiences around the world, to groups from 10 to 10,000. Corporate, education, government, healthcare and professional associations value the transformational power of Karyn's inspirational, entertaining, and practical message. Change is possible – and it can be fun! Learn more at www.karynbuxman.com The opinions expressed during this radio/podcast broadcast are for inspiration, information and edutainment purposes only. This show is a production of Up2Me Radio (formerly Atlanta Life Radio) and we invite you to visit our new website at www.up2meradio.com

humor, funny, comedy, humorist   Episode Title: Seeing Funny or Being Funny, It's Your Choice - Karyn Buxman URL: http://julieannsullivan.com/seeing-funny-being-funny-choice-karyn-buxman   Are you a humorous person? Do you see the world through the lens of humor? My guest today explains why “seeing funny” is more important than “being funny.” I’m thrilled to introduce you to my good friend and mentor, Karyn Buxman. She’s an international speaker, author, and neuro-humorist who enhances the lives of leaders of many industries with her education, entertainment, and inspiration. She has over 25 years’ experience in researching the effects of humor on physical and mental health. Perhaps most importantly, she never fails to make me smile! Join us!   Karyn’s Bio: Karyn Buxman, CSP, CPAE is a highly successful speaker, author and neurohumorist (find out what the heck that means!). While her classmates were dissecting frogs, Karyn was dissecting humor. Her mission in life is to improve global health and business through laughter and to heal the humor impaired.         You’ll discover:   Karyn’s superpower? (Did you guess it?) HUMOR! How humor helps with resilience, communication, and engagement Why few people are strategic and proactive about humor Physiological and psychological benefits of humor Prominent researchers and their findings about humor’s effect on the immune system and the cardiovascular system How humor in business increases likability, trust, and leadership Why humor can be a tool or a weapon Misconceptions about using humor Why humor is much more than laughing and telling jokes Negative ways that people use humor—like bullying Positive, proactive, and constructive humor Your sense of humor CAN be developed—Learn to use it! How humor helped with Karyn’s personal experience with her son’s illness The consistency of humor on a daily basis Do you have a “humor buddy”?           Interview Links & Other Resources   Levity Works   Connect on Twitter Connect on LinkedIn Connect on Facebook Lead with Levity - Karen's Book Additional Resources: Karyn's best posts on LInkedIn   Karyn Recommends: Anatomy of an Illness   iTunes - Subscribe, Rate & Review

The Convention Industry Council holds its annual CMP Conclave in less than a month in Baltimore.  So that means that in less than a month attendees will be able to share in numerous sessions aimed at helping CMP's to hone and improve their personal and professional skills.   The opening keynote at the Conclave titled "Lead with Levity" will be presented by Karyn Buxman.  Karyn, a neurohumorist, has devoted her career and authored numerous books studying the ways that humor can enhance an organization and its leadership.  She offers practical tips and advice for applying humor to all types of situations and ways for developing better skills to add humor to your daily habits.   She spent some time on the podcast giving us a preview of her message, as well as a few of the many tips that she'll be sharing in person when she presents in Baltimore.   You can learn more and register for the CMP Conclave at the CIC website.  CMP Conclave

RN Laura Hinerfeld talks with us about the upcoming nurses strikes, the Nerdy Nurse, aka RN Brittney Wilson talks Tech, RN and humorist Karyn Buxman with her 30-day humor challenge. All this and more on Nurse Talk.

Karyn Buxman Karyn Buxman is an international speaker, neurohumorist, nurse, and author of "What's So Funny About… Heart Disease?",  "What's So Funny About… Diabetes?", and "What's So Funny About... Nursing?"   While her classmates were dissecting frogs, Karyn was dissecting humor. Now a highly sought expert in mind-body medicine, she's spoken to thousands of people around the globe. Karyn is a past president of AATH, as well as the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award. She is also the co-founder of World Laughter Tour teaching people how to laugh for no reason. Her mission in life is to improve global health through laughter and to heal the hum

What's So Funny about Heart Disease? with Karyn Buxman Karyn Buxman is an international speaker, neurohumorist, nurse, and author of "What's So Funny About… Heart Disease?",  "What's So Funny About… Diabetes?", and"What's So Funny About... Nursing?"   Karyn is a past president of AATH, as well as the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award. She is also the co-founder of World Laughter Tour.  

Karyn Buxman Karyn Buxman is an international speaker, neurohumorist, nurse, and author of "What's So Funny About… Heart Disease?",  "What's So Funny About… Diabetes?", and "What's So Funny About... Nursing?"   While her classmates were dissecting frogs, Karyn was dissecting humor. Now a highly sought expert in mind-body medicine, she's spoken to thousands of people around the globe. Karyn is a past president of AATH, as well as the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award. She is also the co-founder of World Laughter Tour teaching people how to laugh for no reason. Her mission in life is to improve global health through laughter and to heal the humor impaired.

  What's So Funny about Heart Disease? with Karyn Buxman Karyn Buxman is an international speaker, neurohumorist, nurse, and author of "What's So Funny About… Heart Disease?",  "What's So Funny About… Diabetes?", and"What's So Funny About... Nursing?"   Karyn is a past president of AATH, as well as the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award. She is also the co-founder of World Laughter Tour.

Laura and Ellen are joined by Karyn Buxman, a nationally acclaimed humorist, to talk about how we can lighten up!