Podcast appearances and mentions of Norman Cousins

In today's episode, Saranne takes us back to 1999 and shares the story of her first chemo treatment. She explains why she decided to throw a chemo comedy party and how it became a celebration of life amidst the challenges of cancer. Saranne discusses Norman Cousins's influence and research on the mind-body connection, highlighting the importance of infusing joy and laughter into the healing journey. Whether a small gathering or a larger event, Saranne encourages listeners to consider incorporating comedy and positivity into their treatment experiences.Ranked the Top 5 Best Cancer Podcasts by CancerCare News in 2024 & 2025, and #1 Rated Cancer Survivor Podcast by FeedSpot in 2024 Beating Cancer Daily is listened to in over 130 countries on 7 continents and has over 365 original daily episodes hosted by Stage IV survivor Saranne Rothberg!   To learn more about Host Saranne Rothberg and The ComedyCures Foundation:https://www.comedycures.org/ To write to Saranne or a guest:https://www.comedycures.org/contact-8 To record a message to Saranne or a guest:https://www.speakpipe.com/BCD_Comments_Suggestions To sign up for the free Health Builder Series live on Zoom with Saranne and Jacqui, go to The ComedyCures Foundation's homepage:https://www.comedycures.org/ Please support the creation of more original episodes of Beating Cancer Daily and other free ComedyCures Foundation programs with a tax-deductible contribution:http://bit.ly/ComedyCuresDonate THANK YOU! Please tell a friend whom we may help, and please support us with a beautiful review. Have a blessed day! Saranne 

In today's episode, Saranne takes us back to 1999 and shares the story of her first chemo treatment. She explains why she decided to throw a chemo comedy party and how it became a celebration of life amidst the challenges of cancer. Saranne discusses the influence of Norman Cousins and his research on the mind-body connection, highlighting the importance of infusing joy and laughter into the healing journey. Whether a small gathering or a larger event, Saranne encourages listeners to consider incorporating comedy and positivity into their treatment experiences.The #1 Rated Cancer Survivor Podcast by FeedSpot and Ranked the Top 5 Best Cancer Podcast by CancerCare News, Beating Cancer Daily is listened to in more than 91 countries on six continents and has over 300 original daily episodes hosted by stage IV survivor Saranne Rothberg!   To learn more about Host Saranne Rothberg and The ComedyCures Foundation:https://www.comedycures.org/ To write to Saranne or a guest:https://www.comedycures.org/contact-8 To record a message to Saranne or a guest:https://www.speakpipe.com/BCD_Comments_Suggestions To sign up for the free Health Builder Series live on Zoom with Saranne and Jacqui, go to The ComedyCures Foundation's homepage:https://www.comedycures.org/ Please support the creation of more original episodes of Beating Cancer Daily and other free ComedyCures Foundation programs with a tax-deductible contribution:http://bit.ly/ComedyCuresDonate THANK YOU! Please tell a friend who we may help, and please support us with a beautiful review. Have a blessed day! Saranne 

**Exciting News!** Join us for a special live stream event as we welcome back the legendary **John Callas**! He'll be sharing updates on his latest books, insights from his incredible career, and much more while chatting with the amazing **Miss Liz**! **Date:** September 23rd **Time:** 7 PM EST **Where:** Live on https://youtube.com/@misslizsteatimes?si=Vdguz-fRJkeKms8D**About John Callas:** John Callas is a 50-year veteran writer/director/producer in the entertainment business. His experience ranges from the worldwide release of feature films to numerous motion picture trailers, national and international commercials, live-action title sequences, a documentary shot on location in Russia, as well as having been the Worldwide VP for The Walt Disney Company while working at a large post-production facility. John wrote and directed the feature film “No Solicitors” starring Eric Roberts and has adapted NY Times bestselling book, “Lightning Strikes Twice,” and “Ageless.” John is a published author of SECRETS, WHEN THE RAIN STOPS, CHRISTMAS VOICES, THE MYTH, NO SOLICITORS, AND FIRST TIME PARENTS SURVIVAL GUIDE TO UNNECESSARY AND WILD SPENDING. NBC, FOX, CBS, Good Morning America, and Yahoo have featured John!, The Dr. Ward Bond Show, Kathy Andersen, Stop Depression Summit, Audible.com, iHeart.com, Bostonherald.com, Chicago Daily Herald, Pittsburg Post-Gazette, The San Diego Union-Tribune, The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Occidental College, and more. John's prowess can be seen on live-action teasers for Ransom, Dennis The Menace, Body Of Evidence, and The Golden. Child, Spaceballs, The Glass Menagerie, Cocoon II, Poltergeist III, Betrayed, My Girl, Glengarry Glen Ross, title sequences For The Two Jakes and A Few Good Men and a promotional film for an amusement ride from Showscan. John also directed an award-winning short film, THE WHITE GORILLA. John worked with notable actors, including Mel Gibson, Walter Matthau, Jack Nicholson, Madonna, Eddie Murphy, Howie Mandel, and Mel Brooks. In addition to working on feature film teasers, his work can be seen in projects for HBO, The Disney Channel, Show Time, the Broadway Play Phantom of The Opera, and the 1993 redesigned TRISTAR LOGO. John's extensive background also includes over 200 commercials for such clients as Kellogg's, Dodge, Sunkist, Sprite, Toyota, Fuji, Volkswagen, Honda, McDonalds, Mazda, Minolta, Jedi Merchandising, Kraft, Jordache, Sea World, Givenchy and Sonassage with celebrity George Burns and industrial projects for Corporations, including Vidal Sassoon, Salomon North America, Nissan and The Kao Corporation of Japan. John's television experience includes directing a 14-week series entitled Potentials, with guests Buckminster Fuller, Norman Cousins, Ray Bradbury, Gene Roddenberry, Timothy Leary, and others. He also directed 80 segments for Bobby's World rated the #1 show on Fox 11 Television in its time slot, garnering John an Emmy nomination. A multi-faceted filmmaker, John's work can be seen in music videos for Glenn Frey Of The Eagles, Bill Wyman Of The Rolling Stones, Jefferson Starship, Sammy Hagar, Rick Springfield, Doobie Brothers, Styx, and more. John has been recognized with An EMMY nomination for Bobby's World, THE NEW YORK CRITICS CHOICE AWARD for Lone Wolf, BEST FEATURE at Fright Night Festival & BEST DIRECTOR at Scar A Con festival for No Solicitors - Several awards for his short THE WHITE GORILLA, A CLIO and BELDING for his work on the Sunkist campaign, BEST OF THE WEST for directorial work on a one-woman show and an MTV AWARD FOR BEST CONCEPT for Glen Frey's Smuggler's Blues. John holds a Master's Degree from Occidental College and is a member of The Directors Guild of America. **Get ready for:** Book reveals Behind-the-scenes stories Q&A session **Engage with Us!** Share your questions for John in the comments! Use the hashtag **#JohnCallasLive** to join the conversation on social media. Like and share this post to spread the word! Let's celebrate creativity and inspiration together! #Author #Filmmaker #Entertainment #LiveStream #Books #JohnCallas #MissLiz #Storytelling #CreativeCommunity

In today's episode, Gina discusses the often underestimated gift of laughter. Available freely to everyone, laughter is capable of releasing a cascade of highly beneficial hormones in our bodies that can help realign our minds to positive thinking. Listen in to learn the benefits of laughter and how to incorporate more laughter into you life today! Please visit our Sponsor Page to find all the links and codes for our awesome sponsors! https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/sponsors/ Thank you for supporting The Anxiety Coaches Podcast. FREE MUST-HAVE RESOURCE FOR Calming Your Anxious Mind 10-Minute Body-Scan Meditation for Anxiety Anxiety Coaches Podcast Group Coaching link ACPGroupCoaching.com To learn more, go to: Website https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com Join our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program Learn more about our One-on-One Coaching What is anxiety? Find even more peace and calm with our Supercast premium access membership: For $5 a month, all episodes are ad-free! https://anxietycoaches.supercast.com/ Here's what's included for $5/month: ❤ New Ad-Free episodes every Sunday and Wednesday ❤ Access to the entire Ad-free back-catalog with over 600 episodes ❤ Premium meditations recorded with you in mind ❤ And more fun surprises along the way! All this in your favorite podcast app! Quote: Laughter is the brush that sweeps away the cobwebs of your heart. - Mort Walker Chapters 0:23 Introduction to Humor and Healing Anxiety 3:27 Norman Cousins and the Healing Power of Laughter 7:35 Science Behind Laughter's Impact on Well-being 10:15 Reclaiming Laughter as a Tool for Healing 13:12 Practicing Laughter for Self-care 14:20 Embracing Absurdity and Finding Humor in Life Summary In today's episode of the Anxiety Coaches Podcast, I delve into the healing power of humor in dealing with anxiety. Throughout the episode, I share meaningful quotes about laughter and how it can positively impact our mental and physical well-being. Drawing inspiration from Norman Cousins' book "Anatomy of an Illness" which emphasized the significance of humor in healing, I explore how laughter can boost the body's capacity for healing and improve overall health. Reflecting on the fast-paced, stressful nature of modern life, I discuss the importance of incorporating laughter into our daily routines to combat stress and anxiety effectively. By triggering a cascade of hormones and neurotransmitters, laughter can promote relaxation, improve cardiovascular health, and boost the immune system. I emphasize the profound impact of laughter on our outlook on life and stress levels, encouraging listeners to prioritize incorporating laughter into their lives intentionally. Exploring techniques to embrace laughter, I suggest starting with intentional laughter exercises to shift perspectives and build up to genuine laughter. Seeking out sources of laughter such as funny videos, comedy movies, or stand-up shows can further enhance the healing benefits of laughter. Encouraging individuals to find humor in the mundane and connect with others through laughter, I highlight the transformative power of laughter in fostering resilience and connection. I urge listeners to laugh freely and frequently, recognizing laughter as a valuable tool for self-care and healing. By infusing our days with laughter, we can nourish our minds and bodies while cultivating a sense of joy and resilience to navigate life's challenges. I invite listeners to share their funny stories and favorite sources of comedy, emphasizing the importance of incorporating laughter as a form of daily exercise for overall well-being. Join me in embracing laughter as a powerful tool for sweeping away the cobwebs of the heart and enhancing overall health and happiness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SCRIPTURE Ezekiel 42:1-43:27 James 5:1-20 Psalm 119:1-16 Proverbs 28:6-7 AFFIRMATION: I am grateful for the gift of life, and I embrace each day with a sense of purpose and intention. APHORISM: The sense of paralysis proceeds not so much out of the mammoth size of the problem but out of the puniness of the purpose. ~Norman Cousins ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Verses 'n' Flow | Donate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music by Tim D. Clinton --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jenniferwainwright/message

Disclaimer: I do not own the rights to the music except for Miss Liz's Intro. This teatime is for educational purposes and not for financial gain. Opening the Discussion with global guests that impact lives, families and communities with their work services programs, books and missions. Morning teatime November 9th, 10 Am EST Joining Miss Liz for T-E-A is the veteran writer-director-producer John Callas coming to share his personal story on living in the ghetto with abuse and being a leading role in the Hollywood entertainment industry. His book “When The Rain Stops” Join us, and let's make a difference together. John CallasLIVE STREAMING TO MULTIPLE PLATFORMS AND PODCAST STATIONS AND APPS. Live show on Miss Liz's YouTube channel below. Please give it a quick subscription and be notified when teatime is live. https://youtube.com/@misslizsteatimes?si=Q-jDZyTLDlPaNDyiJohn Callas is a veteran writer/director/producer in the entertainment business. His experience ranges from the worldwide release of feature films to numerous motion picture trailers, national and international commercials, live-action title sequences, and a documentary shot on location in Russia, and he has been the Worldwide VP for The Walt Disney Company while working at a large post-production facility. John wrote and directed the feature film “No Solicitors” starring Eric Roberts and has adapted the NY Times bestselling book, “Lightning Strikes Twice.” John is a published author of SECRETS WHEN THE RAIN STOPS, CHRISTMAS VOICES, THE MYTH, NO SOLICITORS, AND FIRST TIME PARENTS SURVIVAL GUIDE TO UNNECESSARY AND WILD SPENDING. John's prowess can be seen on live-action teasers for Ransom, Dennis The Menace, Body Of Evidence, The Golden Child, Spaceballs, The Glass Menagerie, Cocoon II, Poltergeist III, Betrayed, My Girl, Glengarry Glen Ross, title sequences For The Two Jakes and A Few Good Men and a promotional film for an amusement ride from Showscan. John also directed an award-winning short film, THE WHITE GORILLA. John worked with notable actors, including Mel Gibson, Walter Matthau, Jack Nicholson, Madonna, Eddie Murphy, Howie Mandel, and Mel Brooks. In addition to working on feature film teasers, his work can be seen in projects for HBO, The Disney Channel, Show Time, the Broadway Play Phantom of The Opera, and the 1993 redesigned TRISTAR LOGO. John's extensive background also includes over 200 commercials for such clients as Kellogg's, Dodge, Sunkist, Sprite, Toyota, Fuji, Volkswagen, Honda, McDonald's, Mazda, Minolta, Jedi Merchandising, Kraft, Jordache, Sea World, Givenchy, and Sonassage with celebrity George Burns and industrial projects for Corporations including Vidal Sassoon, Salomon North America, Nissan and The Kao Corporation of Japan. John's television experience includes directing a 14-week series entitled Potentials, with guests Buckminster Fuller, Norman Cousins, Ray Bradbury, Gene Roddenberry, Timothy Leary, and others. He also ran 80 segments for Bobby's World, rated the #1 show on Fox 11 Television in its time slot, garnering John an Emmy nomination. A multi-faceted filmmaker, John's work can be seen in music videos for Glenn Frey Of The Eagles, Bill Wyman Of The Rolling Stones, Jefferson Starship, Sammy Hagar, Rick Springfield, Doobie Brothers, Styx, and more. John has been recognized with An EMMY nomination for Bobby's World, THE NEW YORK CRITICS CHOICE AWARD for Lone Wolf, BEST FEATURE at Fright Night Festival & BEST DIRECTOR at Scar A Con Festival for No Solicitors - Several awards for his short THE WHITE GORILLA, A CLIO and BELDING for his work on the Sunkist campaign, BEST OF THE WEST for directorial work on a one-woman show, and an MTV AWARD FOR BEST CONCEPT for Glen Frey's Smuggler's Blues.John holds a Master's Degree from Occidental College and is a member of The Directors Guild of America.www.Johncallas.com

In today's episode, Saranne takes us back to 1999 and shares the story of her first chemo treatment. She explains why she decided to throw a chemo comedy party and how it became a celebration of life amidst the challenges of cancer. Saranne discusses the influence of Norman Cousins and his research on the mind-body connection, highlighting the importance of infusing joy and laughter into the healing journey. Whether it's a small gathering or a larger event, Saranne encourages listeners to consider incorporating comedy and positivity into their own treatment experiences.Welcome to the Beating Cancer Daily Podcast from ComedyCures.org, a charity that brings laughter, hope, and healing to millions of people affected by cancer worldwide. Founded by Saranne Rothberg, a Stage IV cancer survivor, our mission is to help you rediscover your funny bone, mojo, and purpose. We've already uplifted and empowered over one million individuals through groundbreaking studies, live and digital events, and the "Beating Cancer Daily" podcast. And now, we're inviting you to join us and make a difference in the lives of those battling cancer. Meet Saranne Rothberg, Cancer Survivor and Laughter Advocate In 1999, Saranne launched The ComedyCures Foundation from her chemo chair with a "Chemo Comedy Party." Now cancer-free, she's dedicated her life to helping others find strength, courage, and laughter in their fight against cancer. As a healthcare thought leader, speaker, patient advocate, and health and happiness expert, Saranne's work has garnered recognition and support from prestigious organizations like the NIH/NCI, the United Nations, the World Health Organization, and numerous universities and cancer societies. Saranne's transformative strategies, research findings, fun, practical tips, and comic insights can be found in the "Beating Cancer Daily" podcast and the BCD Membership Circle, where she helps listeners navigate their treatment and survivorship with humor and resilience. Wondering How You Can Support the Beating Cancer Daily and ComedyCures.org? By becoming a supporter of ComedyCures.org, you'll help us continue our essential programs and research. Your generosity will significantly impact cancer patients, caregivers, doctors, nurses, and researchers worldwide. Choose your level of support:Supporter: $50 (or $5 per month)Friend: $150 (or $15 per month)Champion: $500 (or $50 per month)VIP: $5,000 annually [Click Here to DONATE]    Share the Laughter with Beating Cancer Daily PodcastLove the podcast? Share it with a friend and spread the laughter! Your support and word-of-mouth recommendations are invaluable in helping us reach more people who need a little humor and hope during their cancer journey. And we really want to hear from you. Click Here to Record a Voice Mail or Write a Note and let us know how the Beating Cancer Daily strategies are going for you. Need a Chuckle Between Episodes?Call the ComedyCures LaughLine®, our free 24/7 joke hotline.Dial (888) Ha-Ha-Ha-Ha 888-424-2424 Press 1 to hear a professional comedian, 2 to hear an amateur joke teller, or 3 to record your jokes and laughter. Over 100 comedians have participated in our interactive LaughLine, and you can find them on the Comedians' page. ComedyCures: More Than Just a PodcastOur Beating Cancer Daily Podcast is just the beginning. We're conducting innovative studies and research, such as the eight-week Mindset and Metastatic Research Study, which uses artificial intelligence to investigate personalized stress reduction strategies for women living with advanced cancer. The American Association for Cancer Research recognized this pioneering study as "Leading Discoveries." [Click Here to DOWNLOAD THE 2021 STUDY] Your support is crucial to our ongoing mission to help people survive cancer with humor, hope, and healing. By donating to ComedyCures.org, you're not just contributing to a podcast; you're providing vital resources for groundbreaking studies, live and digital events, and ongoing support for cancer patients and their families.Join us today in our quest to bring laughter and hope to those who need it most. Make a donation, share our podcast, and help us spread the word about the incredible power of comedy in curing cancer.[Click Here to DONATE NOW] 

https://weekly52.de/weekly/338 . Fake it until you make it: Lachen ist die beste Medizin Heute lachen wir alle gemeinsam. Denn Lachen ist gesund und es ist ansteckend, hat aber keine Nebenwirkungen. Wir plaudern darüber, wie wir das Gehirn auch mit vollkommen grundlosem Lachen überlisten und wie es positiv auf den Körper und Psyche wirkt. Lass dich drauf ein und mach mit, es wirkt Wunder. . (00:00) Susanne Heups ist Lach-Yoga-Lehrerin und Emotions-Coach (03:00) Depression, Burnout und das Lachen verlieren (04:00) Lachen und Yoga? (06:45) Der Tag beginnt mit einem Lachen (08:30) Lachen ist ansteckend aber ohne Nebenwirkungen (10:50) LOL ist (nicht) lustig (12:30) Was passiert beim Lachen? (15:30) 10 Minuten Lachen ist echt anstrengend (19:30) Was bringt mir das? (21:00) Praxistest beim Zahnarzt (22:50) "Der Arzt in uns selbst" von Norman Cousins (24:20) Die indischen Lachclubs des Dr. Madan Kataria (26:30) Lach-Workshops und Spaziergänge (30:30) Übung für alle: Das vier Stufen Lachen (37:00) Mehr Gelassenheit: Irgendwann ist dir alles egal (42:00) Susanne beim ZDF "Volle Kanne" dabei (44:45) Kinderlachen und wie wir das Lachen verlieren (48:00) Lach-Yoga Kurse vor Ort und Online (53:00) Outtakes: Mein erster Podcast (54:30) Abstimmung: Ehrenamt-Preis für das Lachtelefon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47126Ob4k3h3hyr5r5wxobfpw24wfLcg7s5np7f

Welcome to What Matters Now, a weekly podcast exploration into one key issue shaping Israel and the Jewish World — right now. Jewish-American journalist Norman Cousins once said, “History is a vast early warning system.” This week we speak with Oren Kessler, the author of “Palestine 1936,” who would likely agree. But as we see in Kessler's new book, history can also be a collection of missed opportunities. “David Ben-Gurion, starting in about 1933-34, had a series of meetings with a man by the name Musa Alami and he and Ben-Gurion met again and again throughout the early mid-1930s and they come tantalizingly close to some sort of an agreement before everything goes wrong, as tends to happen,” Kessler said this week in Jerusalem's Nomi Studios. Kessler's new book is about the Arab Revolt that took place from 1936-1939. He argues, quite convincingly, that these years in British Mandate Palestine form the roots of the Middle East conflict. The book attempts to illuminate all three sides of the complex relationship between the British, Jews and Arabs attempting to occupy the Holy Land during these formative years. Kessler is a journalist and political analyst based in  Tel Aviv. He spent five years researching and writing “Palestine 1936” and it's clearly a labor he loved. There are many lessons that have yet to be learned as we see this bloody history repeating itself in Israel, even today. So this week, we ask author Oren Kessler, what mattered then and why does that matter now? What Matters Now podcasts are available for download on iTunes, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, Stitcher, PlayerFM or wherever you get your podcasts. IMAGE: Journalist Oren Kessler, author of 'Palestine 1936' (Hadas Parush)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, let's delve into the fascinating realm of the placebo effect and its profound impact on the body's natural healing abilities. As we look into the life of Norman Cousins through his book, The Anatomy Of An Illness, we'll find out how he discovers the placebo effect on his own body as he "laughs his way into healing."Join me as we explore the intriguing science behind this phenomenon and uncover the hidden potential it holds for enhancing our well-being. Examples of Healing from Gall Bladder Stones, Breast Cancer Genes disappearing, People living way past their told expiration date,  Faith Healing = Placebo Effect Support the showVisit our website:www.LivingWatersCleanse.com Follow us on our socials:Facebook: www.facebook.com/livingwaterswellnessInstagram: www.instagram.com/livingwaterswellness YouTube: www.Youtube.com/livingwaterswellnesscenterStem Cell Activation Patches:www.StemCellPatch.netSupplements www.Bitchchute.com/livingwaterswellnessIf you like this show, support us by buying me a coffee!Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/livingwaters

"Humor gives us a break from the stress. So if we're in this state of stress and we have a chance to laugh, that's a momentary break and that's helpful and healthy and healing." - Ron CulbersonRon Culberson was always the class clown in school, making people laugh through creative announcements. After graduating college, Ron was curious and began researching the psychology of humor, eventually becoming an expert in it. One of the main findings Ron learned was Norman Cousins, who found that 20-30 minutes of laughter could control pain. Now, Ron uses humor to connect with people and help them cope with stress, grief and loss. He believes that humor helps us to see the world from a different perspective, and that 90% of stress is based on how we view our circumstances. Even in difficult situations, humor can bring a lightheartedness and connection between people.Ron Culberson is an expert on humor and laughter, having studied the psychology of humor and spoken at hospice conferences. He is a speaker, author, and humorist, and has written four books, including Is Your Glass Laugh Full. He uses his experience as a hospice, social worker, healthcare leader, EMT, and firefighter to deliver a practical message that helps his audiences become more successful in life and work.In this episode, you will learn the following:1. How humor can be used to cope with grief and trauma.2. The power of humor to change perspectives.3. The importance of being present in the moment to spot humor.To learn more about Ron:https://ronculberson.com/You can also research and purchase his books on his web-site. Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ineedbluepodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/needbluepodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp1q8SfA_hEXRJ4EaizlW8QWebsite: https://ineedblue.net/Purchase  my book: Why I Survived:  How sharing my story helped me heal from dating abuse, armed robbery, abduction, and other forms of trauma by Jennifer Leehttps://whyisurvived.com/5.0 out of 5 stars What an inspiring book! Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2023I  could not put this book down. Jen's detailed stories show  how easy it  is to fall into an abusive relationship.  More important,  she was  strong enough to get out. She is living proof that when life  gives you  lemons, you can make lemonade. This is a must read for anyone  who is  currently in an abusive relationship or has been able to leave an   abusive relationship.I look forward to following her podcast - I Need Blue.Thank you, Jen, for sharing your experiences and giving hope to those in similar situations. Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here: https://podcastsconnect.apple.com/my-podcasts/show/i-need-blue/cf77fdb3-396e-4c1c-82aa-c2c3f6d1eee2/ratings-and-reviewsThe background music is written, performed and produced exclusively by Char Good.https://chargood.com/homeLearn 2 Podcast PDF now available. Download this 33 page informational packet today! https://ineedblue.net/learn-2-podcast-1Support the showSupport the show

The many benefits of laughter are bountiful which is why incorporating a sense of lightness into your life can be a pathway to both presence and more beauty in your daily life. How do you cultivate more lightness and laughter in your day? You'll discover suggestions in this podcast. Can you laugh at yourself, discovering the lightness behind even the seriousness in what you do and how you do it? This episode inspires you to find that ability. Links/Books mentioned - Norman Cousins suffered with a connective tissue disease and made his own discovery of how daily laughter could be a pain reliever. The email to send questions to Laurel Boivin is laurel@fluxflowcoaching.com and for Laurel Holland - laurel@liveyourinnerpower.com The link to our private Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/beautifulworkbeautifullife Host/Cohost/Guest Info Guiding others to become effective leaders of their own lives, Laurel Holland, has been on a journey of awakening and transformation throughout her life. Writing about inner work, Laurel has authored four books including Crossroads and Love's 8 Laws. Her books, Live Your Inner Power, the Journal, and Courageous Woman, both of which share the eight foundational practices for creating transformation from the inside out. Through her books, programs, and innovative talks, Laurel's great desire is to lift others up and courageously step into the life they came here to live. Laurel Boivin, life coach and founder of Flux+Flow Professional Coaching, helps high-performing professionals overcome overwhelm and disillusionment by increasing self-awareness and shifting perspective to improve performance, increase personal contribution, and experience a greater sense of fulfillment and purpose. Laurel began coaching after a 30-year corporate career. A Reiki master and yoga practitioner, collector of sea glass and antiques, she lives in New Hampshire and summers in Maine.

Unofficial Peace Diplomacy: Private Peace Entrepreneurs in Conflict Resolution Processes (Manchester University Press, 2022) by Dr. Lior Lehrs analyses the international phenomenon of private peace entrepreneurs. These are private citizens with no official authority who initiate channels of communication with official representatives from the other side of a conflict in order to promote a conflict resolution process. Dr. Lehrs combines theoretical discussion with historical analysis, examining four cases from different conflicts: Norman Cousins and Suzanne Massie in the Cold War, Brendan Duddy in the Northern Ireland conflict and Uri Avnery in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The book defines the phenomenon, examines the resources and activities of private peace entrepreneurs and their impact on official diplomacy, and examines the conditions under which they can play an effective role in peace-making processes. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose doctoral work focused on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Unofficial Peace Diplomacy: Private Peace Entrepreneurs in Conflict Resolution Processes (Manchester University Press, 2022) by Dr. Lior Lehrs analyses the international phenomenon of private peace entrepreneurs. These are private citizens with no official authority who initiate channels of communication with official representatives from the other side of a conflict in order to promote a conflict resolution process. Dr. Lehrs combines theoretical discussion with historical analysis, examining four cases from different conflicts: Norman Cousins and Suzanne Massie in the Cold War, Brendan Duddy in the Northern Ireland conflict and Uri Avnery in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The book defines the phenomenon, examines the resources and activities of private peace entrepreneurs and their impact on official diplomacy, and examines the conditions under which they can play an effective role in peace-making processes. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose doctoral work focused on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

Unofficial Peace Diplomacy: Private Peace Entrepreneurs in Conflict Resolution Processes (Manchester University Press, 2022) by Dr. Lior Lehrs analyses the international phenomenon of private peace entrepreneurs. These are private citizens with no official authority who initiate channels of communication with official representatives from the other side of a conflict in order to promote a conflict resolution process. Dr. Lehrs combines theoretical discussion with historical analysis, examining four cases from different conflicts: Norman Cousins and Suzanne Massie in the Cold War, Brendan Duddy in the Northern Ireland conflict and Uri Avnery in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The book defines the phenomenon, examines the resources and activities of private peace entrepreneurs and their impact on official diplomacy, and examines the conditions under which they can play an effective role in peace-making processes. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose doctoral work focused on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/political-science

Unofficial Peace Diplomacy: Private Peace Entrepreneurs in Conflict Resolution Processes (Manchester University Press, 2022) by Dr. Lior Lehrs analyses the international phenomenon of private peace entrepreneurs. These are private citizens with no official authority who initiate channels of communication with official representatives from the other side of a conflict in order to promote a conflict resolution process. Dr. Lehrs combines theoretical discussion with historical analysis, examining four cases from different conflicts: Norman Cousins and Suzanne Massie in the Cold War, Brendan Duddy in the Northern Ireland conflict and Uri Avnery in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The book defines the phenomenon, examines the resources and activities of private peace entrepreneurs and their impact on official diplomacy, and examines the conditions under which they can play an effective role in peace-making processes. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose doctoral work focused on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/world-affairs

Unofficial Peace Diplomacy: Private Peace Entrepreneurs in Conflict Resolution Processes (Manchester University Press, 2022) by Dr. Lior Lehrs analyses the international phenomenon of private peace entrepreneurs. These are private citizens with no official authority who initiate channels of communication with official representatives from the other side of a conflict in order to promote a conflict resolution process. Dr. Lehrs combines theoretical discussion with historical analysis, examining four cases from different conflicts: Norman Cousins and Suzanne Massie in the Cold War, Brendan Duddy in the Northern Ireland conflict and Uri Avnery in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The book defines the phenomenon, examines the resources and activities of private peace entrepreneurs and their impact on official diplomacy, and examines the conditions under which they can play an effective role in peace-making processes. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose doctoral work focused on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/israel-studies

Unofficial Peace Diplomacy: Private Peace Entrepreneurs in Conflict Resolution Processes (Manchester University Press, 2022) by Dr. Lior Lehrs analyses the international phenomenon of private peace entrepreneurs. These are private citizens with no official authority who initiate channels of communication with official representatives from the other side of a conflict in order to promote a conflict resolution process. Dr. Lehrs combines theoretical discussion with historical analysis, examining four cases from different conflicts: Norman Cousins and Suzanne Massie in the Cold War, Brendan Duddy in the Northern Ireland conflict and Uri Avnery in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The book defines the phenomenon, examines the resources and activities of private peace entrepreneurs and their impact on official diplomacy, and examines the conditions under which they can play an effective role in peace-making processes. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose doctoral work focused on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Unofficial Peace Diplomacy: Private Peace Entrepreneurs in Conflict Resolution Processes (Manchester University Press, 2022) by Dr. Lior Lehrs analyses the international phenomenon of private peace entrepreneurs. These are private citizens with no official authority who initiate channels of communication with official representatives from the other side of a conflict in order to promote a conflict resolution process. Dr. Lehrs combines theoretical discussion with historical analysis, examining four cases from different conflicts: Norman Cousins and Suzanne Massie in the Cold War, Brendan Duddy in the Northern Ireland conflict and Uri Avnery in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The book defines the phenomenon, examines the resources and activities of private peace entrepreneurs and their impact on official diplomacy, and examines the conditions under which they can play an effective role in peace-making processes. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose doctoral work focused on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

Unofficial Peace Diplomacy: Private Peace Entrepreneurs in Conflict Resolution Processes (Manchester University Press, 2022) by Dr. Lior Lehrs analyses the international phenomenon of private peace entrepreneurs. These are private citizens with no official authority who initiate channels of communication with official representatives from the other side of a conflict in order to promote a conflict resolution process. Dr. Lehrs combines theoretical discussion with historical analysis, examining four cases from different conflicts: Norman Cousins and Suzanne Massie in the Cold War, Brendan Duddy in the Northern Ireland conflict and Uri Avnery in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The book defines the phenomenon, examines the resources and activities of private peace entrepreneurs and their impact on official diplomacy, and examines the conditions under which they can play an effective role in peace-making processes. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose doctoral work focused on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/national-security

Unofficial Peace Diplomacy: Private Peace Entrepreneurs in Conflict Resolution Processes (Manchester University Press, 2022) by Dr. Lior Lehrs analyses the international phenomenon of private peace entrepreneurs. These are private citizens with no official authority who initiate channels of communication with official representatives from the other side of a conflict in order to promote a conflict resolution process. Dr. Lehrs combines theoretical discussion with historical analysis, examining four cases from different conflicts: Norman Cousins and Suzanne Massie in the Cold War, Brendan Duddy in the Northern Ireland conflict and Uri Avnery in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The book defines the phenomenon, examines the resources and activities of private peace entrepreneurs and their impact on official diplomacy, and examines the conditions under which they can play an effective role in peace-making processes. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose doctoral work focused on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Unofficial Peace Diplomacy: Private Peace Entrepreneurs in Conflict Resolution Processes (Manchester University Press, 2022) by Dr. Lior Lehrs analyses the international phenomenon of private peace entrepreneurs. These are private citizens with no official authority who initiate channels of communication with official representatives from the other side of a conflict in order to promote a conflict resolution process. Dr. Lehrs combines theoretical discussion with historical analysis, examining four cases from different conflicts: Norman Cousins and Suzanne Massie in the Cold War, Brendan Duddy in the Northern Ireland conflict and Uri Avnery in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The book defines the phenomenon, examines the resources and activities of private peace entrepreneurs and their impact on official diplomacy, and examines the conditions under which they can play an effective role in peace-making processes. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose doctoral work focused on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Norman Cousins might just be the most important man of the Cold war that many have never heard of before. He was a pacifist who understood when war was the only way; he saw how the use of Atomic weapons would eventually lead to a kind of feeling of political paralysis among nations with access to such weapons; he believed in the power of language and used it to bring his readers into his world through The Saturday Review. Cousins' was often ridiculed for his belief that the greatest weapon the United States could use against The Soviet Union was strong relations. I admit at the beginning of this conversation that I was almost completely ignorant of just how important of a figure Norman Cousins really was to the 20th century. However, I learned a great deal from my guest's book: Norman Cousins: Peacemaker in the Atomic Age, by Dr. Allen Pietrobon. If you enjoy the conversation and want to support our building of a community of civil discourse, let everyone know by hitting the subscribe/follow button, leaving a kind comment/rating, and sharing the episode with a friend. As always, thank you for taking the time to join us today. // EPISODE LINKS // Dr. Pietrobon's book: Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Norman-Cousins-Peacemaker-Hopkins-Contemporary/dp/1421443708/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=norman+cousins+peacemaker+in+the+atomic+age&qid=1668918008&sprefix=Norman+Cousins%2Caps%2C80&sr=8-1 // EPISODE OUTLINE // 00:00 Teaser 00:41 Introduction 02:47 Start of conversation 09:36 Why was pacifist Cousins moved to bring war on Hitler and the Nazis? 19:11 Oppenheimer and the Manhattan Project scientists lean on Cousins for support 23:16 Are our discussions on artificial intelligence similar to the conversations surrounding atomic weapons in the 60s? 28:23 Can you talk about Cousins' humanitarian efforts after World War II? 37:22 Why did Cousins' program to help Japanese young women not work as successfully as the children adoption program? 41:30 Was there pushback against Cousins' efforts to create better relations with the Soviet Union? 47:22 What were the goals of Cousins' treaty? 54:52 Cousins' meet Albert Schweitzer and a Declaration of Conscience is formed. 1:02:21 Cousins' drive is tested. 1:04:21 Cousins' words in the mouth of President John F. Kennedy at the Commencement Address, June 10, 1963 1:15:52 Closing thoughts // Website // https://theneutralgroundpodcast.com/ Would you like to do your part to help bring civility back to our conversations? We need to get The Neutral Ground message in front of more people, and you can help with just a few keystrokes and some clicks of a mouse. 1) Start by hitting the subscribe button and turning on notifications. 2) Then, hit the like button. 3) Leave a thoughtful/uplifting comment for others to engage with. 4) Watch another video on the channel. 5) Share the channel or a video with someone else on your social media accounts 6) Head over to my website at https://theneutralgroundpodcast.com/ Once on the website, you can actually go to the contact section and leave an audio comment for me to use on the podcast. 7) You can also subscribe to the podcast on any one of the following platforms as well: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Joemeyer.substack.com I realize that you do not have to do any of this. Therefore, even f you do just one of those items listed, I am genuinely grateful. Try to keep one foot firmly planted on the Neutral Ground, and have a great day. #jfk #nuclearwar #sovietunion --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/joemeyer/message

I have not not published an episode on either of my podcast for 6 months, missing May through October of 2022.    What happened during that time period?     YIKES.  I am still not completely sure (the results of a brain MRI will be coming within the next day or two as I write this), but the entire experience was…ineffable.   Ineffable means, “there are no words to describe”.  I can put some color around the edges, like -graduating our youngest child -moving to a Caribbean island (and moving 4 times in 3 months in an effort to dodge mold),  -remediating a condo (that we bought along with toxic mold),  -starting a new business, and finally… a mental and physical breakdown?     It doesn't stop there, because there are another 5-8 moves, depending on how you define “move”, since I started living out of my car.  Yes, I returned to the states and sold our family home, disrupting our family, and hoped to restart   On today's solo cast, I talk about my near-death experience and how I've come to terms with the idea that you CANNOT make everything fun! However, you can learn from your mistakes and failures.    Did you learn to walk in a day?  No! Did you fall on your face many times?  Yes!  Did your family yell at you when you fell down, telling you that you suck?  No!  So don't tell yourself that you suck when you fall down, fail, or mess up in life.  Pick yourself back up again, dust yourself off, and ask yourself, “What did I learn from that failure!?”. Then proceed to your next attempt at learning how to walk or whatever else you are attempting to do in your life.   I share with you six (serious) fun nuggets that will hopefully help you feel better when you feel alone.    #1: Making everything fun is really f*&%ing card.  However, I still believe that fun is the fuel that can get us through the difficult times.  I am watching funny movies (a la Norman Cousins) and doing what I can to heal from my trespasses.  “As we forgive those, who trespass against us”.   #2: Use GIST to help you get out of the really difficult parts of life. Specifically Gratitude, Intention, Surrender, and Trust. Credit to Harry Massey, CEO of NES/Energy 4 Life.    #3: Know your allergens and how they interact with antibodies. The antigen is the attacking substance; antibodies are what our bodies create to attack that antigen.     This interview with Dr. Martinez is also very helpful background on the immune system. Thank you Dr. Mario!    #4: Hurt people hurt other people. How can you soothe yourself so that you can treat others better?   #5: Don't “should” all over yourself. Please. #6: Simplify your life. I love the work of my dear friend Laura Carlin and Allison Forbes.  Please check out their work at Inspired Everyday Living.

Hello, everyone and welcome back to neutral ground. In this notes from the Neutral Ground, I have some research updates, a thank you for two special listeners of the show, a call for people who want to start building our community, and I talk about some upcoming brand new episodes of the show. I've got conversations about incel communities (we have a great talk about Olivia Wilde's comment from her film Don't Worry Darling), the crisis of masculine identity in young men, Todd Phillips' The Joker, mythology and the human condition, and we discuss atomic energy and the Cold War through the eyes of a fascinating man named Norman Cousins. I can't wait to bring these conversations to you. Don't forget to subscribe, hit the like button, and consider leaving a comment to start building up our community of civil discourse. // EPISODE LINKS // https://theneutralgroundpodcast.com/ // EPISODE OUTLINE // 00:00 Hello, everyone! 00:20 Update on my research 02:39 Thank you to those who reached out to me 03:22 Why it's important to start having conversations 05:36 New podcast episodes coming in less than a week! 06:15 Learning about incel communities 07:15 Todd Phillips' The Joker. Enthralled and terrified. 07:57 Mythology and the human condition 8:07 The man I never knew I needed to know about: Norman Cousins 9:00 Closing thoughts Would you like to do your part to help bring civility back to our conversations? We need to get The Neutral Ground message in front of more people, and you can help with just a few keystrokes and some clicks of a mouse. 1) Start by hitting the subscribe button and turning on notifications. 2) Then, hit the like button. 3) Leave a thoughtful/uplifting comment for others to engage with. 4) Watch another video on the channel. 5) Share the channel or a video with someone else on your social media accounts 6) Head over to my website at https://theneutralgroundpodcast.com/Once on the website, you can actually go to the contact section and leave an audio comment for me to use on the podcast. 7) You can also subscribe to the podcast on any one of the following platforms as well: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Joemeyer.substack.com I realize that you do not have to do any of this. Therefore, even f you do just one of those items listed, I am genuinely grateful. Try to keep one foot firmly planted on the Neutral Ground, and have a great day. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/joemeyer/message

As the editor of the Saturday Review for more than thirty years, Norman Cousins had a powerful platform to shape American public debate during the height of the Cold War. Although he was a low-key, nebbish figure, under Cousins's leadership, the magazine was considered one of the most influential in the literary world and his advocacy on nuclear disarmament affect world politics ( his 1945 anti-nuclear essay “Modern Man is Obsolete” was read by over 40 million).Cousins was respected by both JFK and Soviet Premier Nikita Krushchev, whom he visited at his vacation home on the Black Sea. As such, he met with both and passed messages between the two, getting involved in several secret citizen diplomacy missions during the height of the Cold War. He even played a major role in getting the Limited Test Ban Treaty signed. He also wrote JFK's famous 1963 American University commencement speech ("not merely peace in our time but peace for all time."Today's guest is Allen Pietrobon, author of Norman Cousins: Peacemaker in the Atomic AgeCousins was much more important than we realize: he may very well have averted nuclear war.

Everyone at some point loses something or someone and to each that loss appears the greatest. This story outlines the different losses people have experienced in life, including those due to death, but when compared to the quote by Norman Cousins, political journalist and renown world peace advocate, " Death is not the greatest loss; it is what dies inside us while we still live".

The author Norman Cousins said that human beings can live for a few weeks without food, a few days without water, a few minutes without air, but not one second without hope. All of us instinctively know this, but sometimes we settle for something less. In a desire to feel good about where we're headed we mistake positive thinking for genuine hope. While positive thinking can put us in the right frame of mind to tackle our problems, it can't ultimately do much about the problems themselves. For that we need a solid, biblical, divinely revealed hope. Hope in a loving, strong God. Having hope means we can endure through our struggles. Hope in God means we will reach a solution and find peace. Jesus said, “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, trust also in me.” Remember, there is always hope with God. This is Andrew Palau. Scripture: John 14:1 radio.hopewithgod.com

Dr Michael Donnino is the founder/director of the Psychophysiologic Research Group, and the first person in the country to complete a residency/fellowship program leading to board certification in internal medicine, emergency medicine, and critical care. Liz Wallenstein is a licensed mental health counselor who has trained in, among other areas, the methodology of ‘TMS Mind Body-Connection'. Liz and Dr Michael join the show to discuss the profound influence of Dr John Sarno on their lives, and the potentially transformational power of ‘Mind-Body' therapies. Important Links: The Mind-Body Group Michael's Twitter Liz's Website Healing Back Pain: The Mind-Body Connection Show Notes: Introductions to Dr. Sarno The relationship between our emotional and physical reactions Reasons to be hopeful Emotions and conditioning A response to the sceptics The societal costs of chronic pain Mental health: moving beyond diagnostic labels Long COVID and mind-body syndrome The future of psychophysiological research What does the medical community think of mind-body syndrome? Doing the inner work that's needed to heal The future of mind-body treatments The importance of sincerity Books Mentioned: Your Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma; by Bessel van der Kolk; Molecules of Emotion: The Science Behind Mind-Body Medicine; by Candace Pert Healing Back Pain; by John E. Sarno The Screwtape Letters; by C.S. Lewis The Status Game: On Human Life and How to Play It; by Will Storr The Great Pain Deception: Faulty Medical Advice Is Making Us Worse; by Steve Ozanich Anatomy of an Illness: As Perceived by the Patient; by Norman Cousins

Why Laughter is the Best Medicine – Part 2 Craig Shoemaker is a well-known standup comic, actor and writer who has been in showbiz for over 30 years with films such as The Lovemaster & many others. In this rib-tickling podcast, Craig speaks to health seeker Adiel Gorel about why laughter is the best medicine, and how he helped his friend who had brain cancer live longer than the doctors predicted.   Key Insights: Craig explains how back in the 90s his best friend Michael Goldberg was diagnosed with brain cancer. Craig wanted him to try out laughter therapy, as Norman Cousins had. His friend went on to live for 15 more years after being given 3 months to live. This convinced Craig about the healing power of laughter and its positive impact on immunity. He points out that while kids laugh 200 times a day, adults laugh a fraction of that. This is because society conditions us to be fearful as a form of social control. To overcome our fears, it is important to first articulate them so that they have no power over us anymore. Craig teaches this at his guided laughter sessions, Chuckle Chatters. Craig points out that with today's cancel culture, the role of the comic is circumscribed and standup shows can be canceled at any moment. He bemoans some of these recent changes. Author, Investment Expert and Wellness Advocate Adiel Gorel isn't just an expert in his chosen fields but also a storyteller who makes complex issues easily accessible. Tune in to his show where he addresses diverse issues with a single aim to improve quality of life.    Have questions? Seeking the right information is the first step toward improving quality of life and health. Post your questions in the comment box below or get in touch with me directly. https://adielgorel.com/ info@icgre.com   Why laughter is the best medicine Reasons we experience fear Conquering our fears How to overcome our conditioning Problems with woke culture How to laugh and live long   #AdielGorel #AdielGorelShow #craigshoemaker #laughter #healing #chucklechatter #michaelgoldberg #healingenzymes #socialcontrol #happiness #howtobehappier #billmaher #normancousins #jerryseinfeld #laughterheals

Why Laughter is the Best Medicine – Part 1 Craig Shoemaker is a well-known standup comic, actor and writer who has been in showbiz for over 30 years with films such as The Lovemaster & many others. In this rib-tickling podcast, Craig speaks to health seeker Adiel Gorel about why laughter is the best medicine, and how he helped his friend who had brain cancer live longer than the doctors predicted.   Key Insights: Craig explains how back in the 90s his best friend Michael Goldberg was diagnosed with brain cancer. Craig wanted him to try out laughter therapy, as Norman Cousins had. His friend went on to live for 15 more years after being given 3 months to live. This convinced Craig about the healing power of laughter and its positive impact on immunity. He points out that while kids laugh 200 times a day, adults laugh a fraction of that. This is because society conditions us to be fearful as a form of social control. To overcome our fears, it is important to first articulate them so that they have no power over us anymore. Craig teaches this at his guided laughter sessions, Chuckle Chatters. Craig points out that with today's cancel culture, the role of the comic is circumscribed and standup shows can be canceled at any moment. He bemoans some of these recent changes. Author, Investment Expert and Wellness Advocate Adiel Gorel isn't just an expert in his chosen fields but also a storyteller who makes complex issues easily accessible. Tune in to his show where he addresses diverse issues with a single aim to improve quality of life.  Have questions? Seeking the right information is the first step toward improving quality of life and health. Post your questions in the comment box below or get in touch with me directly. https://adielgorel.com/ info@icgre.com   Why laughter is the best medicine Reasons we experience fear Conquering our fears How to overcome our conditioning Problems with woke culture How to laugh and live long   #AdielGorel #AdielGorelShow #craigshoemaker #laughter #healing #chucklechatter #michaelgoldberg #healingenzymes #socialcontrol #happiness #howtobehappier #billmaher #normancousins #jerryseinfeld #laughterheals

John Callas is a veteran writer/director/producer in the entertainment business. His experience ranges from the worldwide release of feature films to numerous motion picture trailers, national and international commercials, live action title sequences, a documentary shot on location in Russia, as well as having been the Worldwide VP for The Walt Disney Company while working at a large post production facility. John's prowess can be seen on live action teasers for Ransom, Dennis The Menace, Body Of Evidence, The Golden Child, Spaceballs, The Glass Menagerie, Cocoon II, Poltergeist III, Betrayed, My Girl, Glenngarry Glenn Ross, As Well As Title Sequences For The Two Jakes and A Few Good Men and a promotional film for an amusement ride from Showscan. John also directed an award-winning short film The White Gorilla. While creating live action teasers for feature films, John had the opportunity to work with notable actors including Mel Gibson, Walter Matthau, Jack Nicholson, Madonna, Eddie Murphy and Mel Brooks. In addition to working on feature film teasers, his work can be seen in projects for HBO, The Disney Channel, Show Time, the Broadway Play Phantom Of The Opera and the 1993 redesigned TriStar Logo. John's extensive background also includes over 200 commercials for such clients as Kellogg's, Dodge, Sunkist, Sprite, Toyota, Fuji, Volkswagen, Honda, McDonalds, Mazda, Minolta, Jedi Merchandising, Kraft, Jordache, Sea World, Givenchy and Sonassage with celebrity George Burns and industrial projects for Corporations including Vidal Sassoon, Salomon North America, Nissan and The Kao Corporation Of Japan. John's television experience includes directing a 14-week series entitled Potentials, with guests Buckminster Fuller, Norman Cousins, Ray Bradbury, Gene Roddenberry, Timothy Leary and others. He also directed 80 segments for Bobby's World, which has been rated the #1 show on Fox 11 Television in its time slot; garnering John an Emmy nomination. A multi-faceted filmmaker, John's work can be seen in music videos for Glenn Frey Of The Eagles, Bill Wyman Of The Rolling Stones, Jefferson Starship, Sammy Hagar, Rick Springfield, Doobie Brothers, Styx and more. Some awards John has received include The New York Critics Choice Award for Lone Wolf, The Clio and Belding for his work on the Sunkist campaign, the prestigious Best of the West for his directorial work on a one-woman show, and an MTV award for best concept for Glen Frey's Smuggler's Blues. John's directorial sensitivity, creativity and humor combined with his thoroughness and ability to bring a project in on time and budget makes him a unique and valuable talent. John holds a Master Degree from Occidental College, and is a member of The Directors Guild Of America. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wvuncommonplace/message

There's a problem with loving your neighbor like yourself if you don't love yourself well. Too many of us don't love our bodies, our careers, and our relationships. We are living in a state of endless crisis management. Joy doesn't just come in the morning, you have to plan for its arrival. In this episode, Dr. mOe expands on topics from her book "Success Is A Side Effect" which is now available on Audible! Learn how to manage your happiness like a business the medical benefits of laughter why habit is stronger than reason how Norman Cousins healed himself with humor therapy the difference between threats and action

The Live Your Legacy series is about honoring your life's purpose and making the most of your life. Today Kris shares the importance of passion.  She shares an intimate story of a time in her life when she wasn't feeling much passion and how she awakened her heart to feel more alive. When we ignite a spark of passion in one area of our lives, it tends to ignite all other areas too.  Kris's favorite quote is from Norman Cousins, "The tragedy of life is not death; the tragedy of life is what we let die inside us while we live." Listen in as Kris leads you into having a love affair with your life. Ignite that little spark and see how it has a domino effect on everything. Live with passion and your heart will be grateful.  You can read more about passion and purpose in Kristine Carlson's book, From Heartbreak to Wholeness: the hero's journey to joy.     

My guest on this episode of the Finding Peace Podcast is John Callas.  John Callas is a veteran writer/director/producer in the entertainment business. His experience ranges from the worldwide release of feature films to numerous motion picture trailers, national and international commercials, live-action title sequences, laser disc projects, a documentary shot on location in Russia, as well as having been the Worldwide VP for The Walt Disney Company while working at a large post-production facility. John wrote and directed the feature film “No Solicitors,” starring Eric Roberts and has adapted NY Times bestselling author, William H. LaBarge's book, “Lightning Strikes Twice.” John is also a published author which includes: SECRETS, WHEN THE RAIN STOPS, CHRISTMAS VOICES, NO SOLICITORS, AND FIRST TIME PARENTS SURVIVAL GUIDE TO UNNECESSARY AND WILD SPENDING. John's prowess can be seen on live-action teasers for Ransom, Dennis The Menace, Body Of Evidence, The Golden Child, Spaceballs, The Glass Menagerie, Cocoon II, Poltergeist III, Betrayed, My Girl, Glengarry Glenn Ross, As Well As Title Sequences For The Two Jakes, and A Few Good Men and a promotional film for an amusement ride from Showscan. John also directed an award-winning short film, THE WHITE GORILLA. While creating live-action teasers for feature films, John had the opportunity to work with notable actors including Mel Gibson, Walter Matthau, Jack Nicholson, Madonna, Eddie Murphy, and Mel Brooks. In addition to working on feature film teasers, his work can be seen in projects for HBO, The Disney Channel, Show Time, the Broadway Play Phantom Of The Opera, and the 1993 redesigned TRISTAR LOGO. John's extensive background also includes over 200 commercials for such clients as Kellogg's, Dodge, Sunkist, Sprite, Toyota, Fuji, Volkswagen, Honda, McDonalds, Mazda, Minolta, Jedi Merchandising, Kraft, Jordache, Sea World, Givenchy, and Sonassage with celebrity George Burns and industrial projects for Corporations including Vidal Sassoon, Salomon North America, Nissan, and The Kao Corporation Of Japan. John's television experience includes directing a 14-week series entitled Potentials, with guests Buckminster Fuller, Norman Cousins, Ray Bradbury, Gene Roddenberry, Timothy Leary, and others. He also directed 80 segments for Bobby's World, which has been rated the #1 show on Fox 11 Television in its time slot, garnering John an Emmy nomination. A multi-faceted filmmaker, John's work can be seen in music videos for Glenn Frey Of The Eagles, Bill Wyman Of The Rolling Stones, Jefferson Starship, Sammy Hagar, Rick Springfield, Doobie Brothers, Styx, and more. John has been recognized with: An EMMY nomination for Bobby's World, THE NEW YORK CRITICS CHOICE AWARD for Lone Wolf, BEST FEATURE at Fright Night Festival & BEST DIRECTOR at Scar A Con festival for No Solicitors - Several awards for his short THE WHITE GORILLA, A CLIO and BELDING for his work on the Sunkist campaign, BEST OF THE WEST for directorial work on a one-woman show, and an MTV AWARD FOR BEST CONCEPT for Glen Frey's Smuggler's Blues. John holds a Master's Degree from Occidental College and is a member of The Directors Guild of America.   You can learn more about John and purchase his book at  www.amazon.com/~/e/B004U7GSZA https://www.facebook.com/When-The-Rain-Stops-110606307893109 Twitter: https://twitter.com/johnpcallas  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnpcallas/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-callas-3648837/  IMDB: https://pro.imdb.com/name/nm0130327?ref_=hm_prof_photo Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Callas  

"You shouldn't have to sacrifice your physical and mental wellbeing to have a successful career!" Those are the words of Kim Stone. Kim Stone is a Wellness and Lifestyle Coach who helps busy professionals find ways to have a successful career without sacrificing their physical and mental health. Kim worked in a corporate career for over 15 years and struggled to find balance in her life before she finally burned out. After rediscovering herself through her own wellness journey, she has been able to heal from burnout and chronic stress so that she can enjoy a career and life she loves. Kim is the President and Founder of Live Well by Kim Stone which provides companies and individuals with wellness and lifestyle solutions that are focused on improving physical, mental, and career well-being. You can find out more about Kim Stone at www.livewellbykimstone.com. In this Podcast Episode, we discuss: 1. What exactly is burnout? 2. Warning signs of burnout? 3. How can we create boundaries to avoid burnout. 4. Finding more balance in our lives. 5. Listening to our bodies when it comes to stress. 6. Recognizing negative patterns and stopping them. 7. When stress is good. In the episode Kim mentions one of her planners she currently uses. She also provided me with this link if you wanted to check out another planner she recommends and has used in the past. https://kellythornegore.com/2022-ibloom-planner/ Books we discuss in this episode: 1. Life Force by Tony Robbins: https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B09KY7ZXV6&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_42FDJM9NQWNEM7DHHNEY 2. Essentialism by Greg McKeown: https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B00G1J1D28&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_WRZXTZHJ00PJ4DZJYWVY 3. The Anatomy of an Illness by Norman Cousins: https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B01IQJ4BUG&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_4CNNBVTBCRPM542R2161 4. Deep Work by Cal Newport: https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B00X47ZVXM&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_ER41DZWDKWQXYZRSJJXK 5. Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport: https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B07DBRBP7G&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_66BFEH0WB4MDQVBQ533W I Can Do...So Can You! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/icdbenjaminlee/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/icdbenjaminlee/support

On this episode, advocate Cathy Unsino (LCSW) discusses the importance of providing person-centered care and shares experiences from her own work in nursing homes that show what's possible when we believe in the individual's capacity to grow. Interview recorded November 2021 and edited for clarity. Cathy's Recommendations: The Anatomy of an Illness, by Norman Cousins [...]

En este episodio, te presento un segmento de la vida de Norman Cousins; el hombre que curó lo "incurable" con humor y ciencia. Es mi intención ayudarte al contarte su historia, exponer algunas de sus enseñanzas y beneficiarte con su legado. draestherquintero@gmail.com www.estherquintero.com

On this edition of Parallax Views, earlier this year a curious new book was published dealing with the assassination of John F. Kennedy.  Co-written by R. James Woolsey, former Director of the CIA under President Bill Clinton from 1993 to 1995, and Ion Mihai Pacepa, a former Romanian spy and a noted, high-ranking Eastern Bloc defect during the Cold War, Operation Dragon: Inside the Kremlin's Secret War Against America argues that the JFK assassination was the result of a plot involving the Soviet Union's Nikita Khrushchev and Cuba's Fidel Castro. Lee Harvey Oswald, the book claims, was instructed by Khrushchev to kill President Kennedy. According to Woolsey and Pacepa, Khrushchev actually called off the plot for fear that it might be discovered and lead right back to him as one of the perpetrators.  What Khrushchev did not count on, say Woolsey and Pacepa, is that Oswald would go rogue and carry out the assassination plot in spite of orders to the contrary. In other words, Operation Dragon alleges that President Kennedy's assassination was the result of nefarious Soviet treachery. Is Operation Dragon just another entry in dizzying array of theories positing an alternative to the Warren Commission Report's oft-contested findings concerning the fatal shooting of a sitting President of the United States in Dallas, TX on November 22nd, 1963? Perhaps. Then again, most books that challenge, in varying degrees, the official line on the Kennedy assassination aren't written by ex-CIA Directors. But the curiosity of the book's co-author, the aforementioned James Woolsey, penning a book dealing with the Kennedy assassination doesn't end with his status as the former highest-ranking official in the CIA. In addition to his tenure as DCIA, Woolsey served as U.S. Under Secretary of the Navy in the late 1970s and was involved in negotiations with the Soviet Union in the 1980s. In other words, he was in the thick of it, so to speak, during the Cold War. Most curiously of all, however, when it comes to Woolsey is his connections to the neoconservative foreign policy movement and his penchant for promoting various conspiratorial fears about foreign countries even prior to the publication of Operation Dragon. A member of the notoriously hawkish neocon think tank The Project for a New American Century (PNAC) before its dissolution in 2006, Woolsey has stoked fears that North Korea could use electromagnetic pulse (EMP) weapons against the United States and was also a notable proponent of the theory that al Qaeda and Saddam Hussein's Iraq were involved in the Oklahoma City Bombing. Since the publication of Operation Dragon, Woolsey has appeared on the right-wing outlet Newsmax to promote his theory about the Kennedy assassination. This, combined with his neoconservative inclinations and conspiratorial musings that align quite well with the bolstering of a hawkish, pro-war agenda, raises the question of Woolsey's political motivations in promoting what The Daily Beast has referred to as a "QAnon-style spin" on the Kennedy assassination. Joining us to pushback against Woolsey's JFK assassination theory and place it within the context of his hawkish neocon history is returning guest James DiEugenio, the leading figure behind the website Kennedys and King, writer for the upcoming Oliver Stone documentary JFK Revisited: Through the Looking Glass, and author of such books as Destiny Betrayed: JFK, Cuba, and the Garrison Case, Reclaiming Parkland: Tom Hanks, Vincent Bugliosi, and the JFK Assassination in the New Hollywood, and The JFK Assassination. DiEugenio argues that not only is Woolsey's Kennedy assassination theory wrong, but that it is representative of a certain brand of foreign policy thinking in Washington, D.C. that sociologist C. Wright Mills would refer to as "crackpot realism". Before delving into Operation Dragon, however, Jim fills us in on the latest news concerning the fight to declassify and release the last of the JFK records. We discuss how President Trump, despite at times signaling to the contrary, helped keep the records declassified during his Presidency. Now said records and their review for declassification lay in the hands of President Joe Biden. Then we shift our attention to Operation Dragon and discuss the problems with the book's claims that theoretical physicist and "Father of the Atomic Bomb" J. Robert Oppenheimer and British Prime Minister Clement Attlee were secretly Soviet spies, the relationship between Woolsey's theories on the Kremlin and the paranoid "Monster Plot" of the CIA's James Jesus Angleton, a brief history of neoconservatism, Woolsey's neocon credentials, the relationship between the narrative of the Cold War promoted by Woolsey and the ideas of the far right-wing John Birch Society, James Angleton and the origins of the idea that Lee Harvey Oswald was a KGB agent or asset,, Operation Dragon as a retread of the narrative put forth in Edward Jay Epstein's 1992 book Legend: The Secret World of Lee Harvey Oswald, Norman Cousins and the quest for détente with Khrushchev's Soviet Union, French journalist Jean Daniel's meeting with Fidel Castro in Havana on the day of Kennedy's assassination , Kennedy and rapprochement negotiations with Cuba, Khrushchev and Castro's reactions to the assassination, why neither the Soviet Union or Cuba benefitted from Kennedy's assassination, former Deputy Secretary of Defense Paul Nitze's Cold War ideology and the rise of neoconservatism, neoconservatism as an ideology that has now slipped into both the Republican and Democratic Parties, "crackpot realism" in the killing of Gaddafi in Libya and the U.S. intervention in Assad's Syria, Barack Obama and the CIA's classified weapons supply and training program in Syria known as "Timber Sycamore", the Project for American Century's agenda, George HW Bush's comments calling the neocons "the crazies in the basement" of U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East, the notion that Henry Kissinger and Henry Kissinger were "soft" on Communism during the Cold War, neocons as constantly seeking pretexts for war, the late Russian studies scholar Stephen F. Cohen vs. Richard Pipes on the Soviet Union, Nixon and Kissinger as being to the right of Ronald Reagan and Margaret Thatcher on Mikhail Gorbachev, neocons and the Australia nuclear submarines deal as part of a geopolitical strategy against China, "Noble Lies" and the selling of wars, NATO's expansion and the lack of historical context provided by crackpot realism in foreign policy, Woolsey's book as a psyop, PNAC member Robert Kagan and his wife Victoria Nuland's involvement in U.S. foreign policy related to Ukraine, the neocon agenda as bankrupting the U.S. and destroying social programs vis-à-vis war spending, and, much, much more.

We can all use a good laugh every once, and a while, some days more than others. Today we are joined by a guy that has been putting smiles on the faces of unsuspecting people his entire life. We are joined by Peter Funt as we learn more about Candid Camera and Laugh Therapy.Show Links:This is TodayPeter's Book, Self AmusedCandid Camera WebsiteCandid Camera Classic on YouTubeAutomated Transcript:[00:00:00] Russ: With the world today, you know what? We can all use a laugh, right? And sometimes, maybe some of us may just even want to hear...[00:00:19] Peter Funt: smile. You're on Candid Camera [00:00:22] Russ: Today, we learned more with Peter Funt about Candid Camera and laughter therapy.Thanks for listening and subscribing to learning more where each episode, we bring you a new story about people, inventions, pop culture, and life. I'm your host, Russ. And this week, we're going to discuss laughing. Yeah. Yeah, we, okay. So w well, we've had a pretty heavy couple of episodes over the last, uh, couple of weeks here.We've talked about climate change, global warming, all of these crazy things. You know, what. We've all been dealt some pretty heavy topics lately. So I figured, you know what, let's talk a little laugh therapy. Let's have a little fun today. And they say that laughter's the best medicine, right? And I am a strong believer, and I think making a joke at a tough situation can actually. Make it a little easier to handle. And one of the reasons for that is because I grew up watching Candid Camera and I think one of the best laugh lines ever is smile. You're on Candid Camera. I find it impossible not to smile after hearing that.So we're going to talk about Candid Camera laugh therapy and a new book to do. So I'm joined by Peter Funt. Peter. Thank you so much for joining me today. [00:01:45] Peter Funt: Thank you, Russ. Great to be with you. [00:01:49] Russ: Peter has hosted the TV show, Candid Camera, which his dad, Allen Funt, invented. Uh, he's also written for the wall street journal USA today.Too many places to mention it. As far as where you mentioned ABC news, uh, you've hosted other shows specials and you've authored several books, including his newest one self amused a tell some memoir. Uh, so Peter it's a tell some, not a tell-all did you, did you bring in some of the juicy stuff? [00:02:17] Peter Funt: I did. I thought tell some was appropriate just in case I want to write a second book.You know, I don't want to waste all my best material now. I'm just trying to be. There's a smart Alec there; it's a pretty, uh, insightful book about my little corner of the world and the experiences I've had. And there's plenty in there about Candid Camera. You know, I found already the book has only been out a few weeks and I've already heard from people that, you know, those who only want to know about Candid Camera wish it was entirely that way in the book, those who are fascinated by some of the.Quirky and strange experiences I've had off-camera wish. I did a little bit more than that. So as like a 50 50 balance and I gave it my best shot. And, uh, there's plenty in there about Candid Camera for the Candid Camera fans. You know, you mentioned the value of laughter and I know we'll get into that more, but certainly if people needed a good laugh or, uh, the endorphins that come with, uh, laughing out loud, there couldn't be a better time for it than right now.We're all feeling stressed. We're all shut-in. We're all worried. So many things going on and I am not suggesting that laughter is a cure for all of our problems. I'm simply saying it helps to feel better. If you can at least smile or maybe just segregate the things in your life. You've got the serious stuff, and you've got the other stuff.So let's start by at least getting a laugh at the other stuff. Which is to say, let's not sweat the small stuff. Right. Okay. So I [00:04:07] Russ: saw a quote and I'll, I'll, I'll get right into that here with, uh, with your dad. He said, when a tragedy occurs, people often feel the presence of humor is suddenly inappropriate.Their attitude seems to say, this is no laughing. Matter, but I feel the opposite. I believe that laughing matters, and it's more essential for me in tough times than ever. I feel like that's a great quote for right now for all the, all the stuff that we're [00:04:34] Peter Funt: dealing with in the world. Yeah. My dad was a very smart guy.I think what he was saying was an extension of what I just tried to say, which is he, he's not suggesting that in terrible times, you laugh at the terrible things. He's saying that during bad times, you find little things within your world that you can laugh about. I know for a fact, uh, as you know, that some of the funniest things believe it or not are said by emergency service workers, cops, surgeons in the emergency room of hospitals, uh, people on the front lines, my goodness.Battle humor from the world wars and Vietnam is, is legendary. And this is not because people were laughing at the risks they were facing, but rather they were trying to get some sort of comfort and release by finding a tiny little thing to smile about and laughing. [00:05:46] Russ: It's so important in life to do that.Why you though? I mean, basically you've been trained your entire life to look at the funny, I mean, so I, okay. So correct me if I'm wrong here, but you were born the same year that Candid Camera came [00:05:59] Peter Funt: out, right? Yes. And a Candid Camera just celebrated its 73rd anniversary this month, August. And, um, so it's been around a long time.It's been on and off and on and back off and on right now, we're working on a new deal to get it back and new production on TV. But meanwhile, I'm encouraged by the fact that our YouTube channel during this stressful. COVID period is really booming. I mean, people are going to YouTube for a lot of things, not just Candid Camera, but on our site, which is called Candid Camera classics on YouTube.Boy, it's just growing and growing. And what I'm most interested in are the comments that people are leaving because they really appreciate a laugh. Right now, I'll tell you, though, something that I noticed about those comments for us. And in fact, I wrote about it this week in the wall street journal.People get very confused about nostalgia. We all, especially in tough times, yearn for the good old days. Well, here's the problem with that? When you look at YouTube clips of Candid Camera, you're seeing a mixture of things that were shot as long ago as 50, 60 years ago. And as recently as two or three years ago, and many stops in between the YouTube viewers seem to be confused about that.And they view it all as in the past and almost equally. So, so I find, and I kind of chuckle when somebody watches a sequence that we shot three or four years ago. They don't realize that. So the comment, oh boy, those were the good old days. I'd never do that today. And wasn't it wonderful back then.You're just confused about that. Right? Somebody smarter than me once noted that is relative. Yeah, things tend to look either much better or sometimes much worse in the rearview mirror. So I ended my wall street journal piece by quoting a Carly Simon from 1971. When she's saying these are the good old days.And that's what I think where we're, this is pretty good right now, despite all of our stress and problems for me, these are the good old days. [00:08:45] Russ: Yeah. That actually, that's a great way to look at life. If you can, it live in the now and just enjoy what's going on. I mean, there's always something funny.There's always something good. Despite all the bad there's there's always something good going. And okay. So we gotta, we gotta go way back to the beginning here. Uh, talk about growing up on the set of Candid Camera. [00:09:09] Peter Funt: So just to be clear, there was never a set before for our show. It's true, [00:09:15] Russ: right? Yeah. Cause you're, you're out and about, which makes it even [00:09:18] Peter Funt: more difficult.I wish there had been a set because then you'd have a craft service table and a makeup lady and all that stuff. And we were usually shooting in gas stations or, you know, very cramped and unappealing conditions, but. It is true that my dad gave me my first taste of this when I was three years old. And he put me out on the street corner in New York City with a shoeshine box and told me to try to charge $10 per shoe.I don't know. I don't know if it was funny. And in fact, we'll never really know because back then they never thought to save the footage. Not only the unused footage, they didn't even save the finished shows once was on me. Tape was expensive. Yeah. We dreamed that we'd be sitting here so many decades later wondering about it.So I don't know how I did that day, but I moved on and by the time I was 15, I, uh, managed to do something. Uh, led to the cover of my book. The book that I just put out is called self amused, but the cover image is a black and white picture from when I was 15. And my dad decided that he could make an upside down room and this would be a windowless room and an office building where everything that should have been on the floor was connected upside down and hanging from the ceiling.And in order to complete the effect, he needed someone young enough, nimble enough. There I say, stupid enough, hang upside down and talk to unsuspecting people as they came into this room. And that was me. Well, all we learned right away was you can only hang that way for a minute, minute and a half. And then all the blood rushes to your head.And you guys rushed out to bring me down and, you know, get me straightened out and then back up. And we did this all day long and it made a good picture. Good enough for the cover of my book, but it did not make a particularly good Candid Camera sequence. The people who came into the room were just too shocked to react.There is a point of diminishing returns in our title. Comedy and, uh, experimentation, if you go too far, you get no reaction. And so these folks just bolted out of the room, and we didn't get much out of it, but for me, that was quite a baptism. And so it went right. [00:12:12] Russ: That's fine. So you basically got to travel all around, cause you mentioned you didn't really have a set.I would think that shooting on the road would be very difficult, especially for something like this. You're walking into situations where you've got to do the lighting, hide the cameras. Uh, I, I read in the book, uh, about a time in, uh, a small hotel. I believe it was in Albuquerque and there was an incident with a cactus [00:12:36] Peter Funt: happened.You know, I cited because mercifully for all that I've done on the show. And I think it's several thousand sequences that I've been in personally. We've really been pretty lucky. I've never been physically assaulted. Uh, I've never gotten injured, and I was only sued once, and that's a whole chapter in the book and not the point right at this moment.Right. In that little hotel-motel set up in New Mexico. Uh, I was talking well, well, I'll tell you what the gag was. I was the clerk and I was telling the customers that the rates are very low, but of course, to make up for it, we do charge a little bit extra for each thing that you might need. So for example, hangars, uh, metal hangers are 50 cents each and, uh, wood is a dollar.Towels are a buck and a half for the big ones and yada yada. So I'm talking to this one woman, and there's a guy who I guess was with her in the back of the room in the back of the shot. Could barely see him, but at one point he backed up and, uh, became impaled on a big cactus that was there. And it stuck to his fag, just like a cartoon.And the guy is running around the room with this cactus hanging off his back. And I don't believe I've ever seen anything quite like that. We finally got it off him and then needed pliers to pull out the remaining prongs back in back. I guess if we were going to be sued, he could have sued us, but he did.It wasn't an accident, but it happens, you know, go out doing our kind of work and we love to catch people and we love to not know who we're going to catch next. But with that comes the fact that maybe they're having a hard day, maybe they got things on their mind. So what my dad and I. Sorta tried to perfect in the course of our respective careers was not just trying to be funny in some respects.That's the easiest part. The more difficult part was to take people's temperature. To figure it out as quickly as we could, how much they wanted to play along, how far we could push what their mood was, et cetera, because we don't want to push people too far. Uh, and Candid Camera has always been a people loving program.It sounds so fundamental, but if you compare our work with other so-called reality or hidden camera shows. You find that many of them seem at least to be trying to prove that people are stupid, and that's not our mission at all. We think people are great and we think they're good sports the way they smile.When we tell them they're on Candid Camera. And for many of the people we photograph being caught by our show. Could very well be the single most exciting moment of their life. I'm not exaggerating when I say so it's a big responsibility and we we've always taken a very seriously. [00:16:12] Russ: Yeah. Well, you know, it's, uh, it's one of those things.I remember growing up watching this, and I don't know how many times in my life. Life. I said, smile. You're on Candid Camera to people just because, you know, it was a F it's a funny laugh line. It's it's there. And, um, [00:16:28] Peter Funt: you can mail your check for that to my PO box. Yeah. Well, [00:16:33] Russ: there you go.I got to pay you for each time. I say it all right. And you know what, what I like about Candid Camera though? It's so lighthearted, like you said, it's like, you're not trying to hurt people. Like you see these natural reactions. I watched a couple of clips on your YouTube channel, which by the way, I'll put a link in the description.So anybody listening can go check it out. I strongly suggest that you do. I watched some old clips from the fifties where you had like, uh, attractive teachers coming in. And introducing themselves to a pair of kids, the reactions to the kids. It was just so funny. And so like, they didn't even have to say anything.You just watch it on their faces. I mean, it's. It's feel good humor, and yeah, we do need that right now. Um, okay. So we talked a little about laugh therapy. We will talk a little bit more about that. We'll take a short break here. When we come back, we'll have more.If you enjoy history, maybe you're just feeling a little nostalgic, or you wonder who's having a birthday today, or maybe you need a reason to celebrate. Well, we've got the perfect podcast for you. It is called, this is today and each and every day we talk about the historic events, celebrity birthday. We also talk about whatever is going on today.There's always something to celebrate when you listen to this is today and it just 10 minutes each day, you can make it a daily habit. You can even add it to your Alexa flash briefing, click the link in the description, or just search in your favorite podcast app. Or this is today. Thanks for listening and subscribing to learn.More I'm Russ with you. And yet we're talking about having a good laugh here. I, as I've mentioned before, we're happy. We've had some pretty heavy topics on the show, and we're all going through a lot these days. So I figure, you know, let's talk, laugh therapy. Let's talk, just smiling, laughing in the moment.Uh, I have to tell you, Peter. When I walked into the interview today, I was a little nervous. I actually, I looked for cameras in the, in the studio here. I wasn't sure that, you know, maybe I would be on the show. I didn't think [00:18:54] Peter Funt: we were nervous. My father and I have been nervous almost our entire respective lives because we fear that we would go someplace and somebody would try to trick us.And the fear wasn't that we would be triggered. The fear was that we wouldn't react graciously. That's a lot of pressure. We used to go visit affiliates, TV, affiliates around the country. And invariably, we get off the plane or come out of the car and, you know, we got, we got pretty good at spotting it, cause they'd have a fake cop trying to arrest us or something going on.But yeah, we were, we were kind of worried about how would we stand up to the test that we put so many other people, right. [00:19:46] Russ: Have you ever been actually tricked. [00:19:50] Peter Funt: No simple answer. No. Wow. [00:19:54] Russ: I guess you've, you've been trained [00:19:55] Peter Funt: to spot it. Yeah, I guess you could say that, you know, the truth is my dad and I were never particularly inclined toward practical jokes.I didn't grow up in a house that had dribbled glasses or whoopee cushions or something like that. My dad really fancied himself, a student of human nature and the best parts of Candid Camera as he saw it or observing people and how they handle situations. Sometimes that could be a little bit of stress and how they handle that.And I mean, very mild stress. Other times it was really just a fly on the wall. He did terrific sequences about such simple things as how people chew gum, how people either shoot. How people walk up and downstairs. I did one just a few years ago about how women try to put on false eyelashes. And, you know, you could have gimmick that up.You could have made, I don't know, played with the glue or made them too long or bony, didn't we, it was just what you saw was what life presented. And we just thought it was fascinating. And it was so candid. Camera has always edits best, been or rich blend of little bit of joke. And a little bit of studying human nature and a little bit of laughter therapy.You're [00:21:36] Russ: you're recognized from Candid Camera. You've got the last name. How do you walk into a bank and ask for a loan, or there are people just looking for cameras? I mean, is it, is it [00:21:47] Peter Funt: tough to the extent that people recognize me or, or did my dad were just flattered by that? You know, the only thing worse than the burden of being recognized in public.Is the horror of not being recognized. So, so if that's the price of admission, I don't mind it. And I'm, I'm glad if people think, uh, where's the camera, uh, when they see me, you know, for all the people we've photographed over now, eight different decades going on nine, uh, For all those people. I hear tell there's a vastly larger number of people who have thought at one time or another, they were on Candid Camera, and they really weren't.We weren't there at all, but they write us letters and emails saying that the darndest thing happened. I had to write to you because. My dog did this, or my husband did this and I could have sworn I was on candid. [00:22:58] Russ: That's funny. Well, I mean, you guys have had such a, an impact on everyone's life. Uh, so, okay. So before the interview here, we were talking about, uh, you're out in the Monterrey, which is famous for, uh, clinics would, uh, be in being mayor at one point of view, have you run into a Clint?[00:23:14] Peter Funt: He lives here in pebble beach where I live. And of course his former wife no longer, but at the time Dina was my co-host for three years on Candid Camera. When we did a cable version of this show, just a wonderful lady, Dina, Eastwood, and Clint. Yeah. I, I I've played golf with Clint. I've uh, I write in the book that I, he is such a quirky man.He was kind enough to give my family. And I arrived on the Warner brothers jet to go back and forth from Monterey to Burbank. And the first time we took that flight, we're on the plane waiting for Clint. And here comes this guy down the aisle to take us. And he is carrying a baby pig. Let me, let me just pause while you process that this is the Clint Eastwood and he's cuddling a baby pig.I'm told it was a Vietnamese Potbelly pig. And it turns out that he and his family just love various animals, and they're way beyond dogs and cats, they're into pigs and all sorts of stuff. But what a juxtaposition, you know, this is one of the most powerful guys in Hollywood. One of the toughest guys you'd ever want to meet.And here he is just sorta fawning over this little pig. I write in the book any time. I think I've seen it all. I just remember that, that moment. [00:24:59] Russ: Yeah, I was, I was, uh, trying to try to get you to tell that story. So now I read that and I'm like, really, this is crazy. There's plenty of more like that in this book.And I feel like, yeah, uh, this book was sort of laugh therapy for me, but let's talk a little about the laugh therapy foundation. [00:25:17] Peter Funt: That's a nonprofit that my dad began back in. I guess the late seventies, early eighties, and we still operate that today. It just basically involves us sending specially selected Candid Camera videos to critically ill people at no charge whatsoever.If you know someone who you think could benefit from that, you can go to our website, Candid Camera.com, and then you can find your way to laughter therapy. We'll take it from there, but my father learned back then principally from the author, Norman Cousins. Way back in the seventies, Norman cousins, who was a writer-editor of the Saturday review smart guy, he was sick, and he wrote a very successful book called anatomy of an illness.And in that book, he mentioned that when he was feeling his word. He called. My dad asked if he could borrow some Candid Camera film, and back then he even needed a projector in his hospital room to look at the stuff, but they set it up and he reported that if he could get maybe 15 or 30 minutes of laughter watching this stuff, he could be pain-free for three or four hours.And he did it over and over and found that it really worked. Now. I'm no doctor, I'm no scientist. I'm not making any medical claims. I simply point out that laughter is good. It can make you feel better. It might even increase healing. And, and as Mr. Cousins found out a little bit can go a long way, but most importantly, what he wrote was it was something about the reality of it because he tried Marx brothers and he tried, you know, sitcoms and stuff and laugh is good.No matter how you get it. But Candid Camera in particular, just struck such a responsive chord that it worked well. And my dad decided to call that laughter therapy. It's so [00:27:39] Russ: real, it's real emotion that you're witnessing from these people. It's kind of like, I guess the, you know, the, the, the comparison that I would make is I've watched so many of these, like, uh, uh, you know, soldiers coming home.Uh, reunion type videos. I just, those always get to me. And it's because of the real emotion it's not staged. It's not fake. It's, it's real. And it's funny to say with, with Candid Camera, I mean, so many of the situations are fake, but the emotions are so real. [00:28:07] Peter Funt: It's the relate-ability as well. When we pick our topics properly, we're keying in on things that people experienced themselves.So if they see something happening in one of our sequences, I like it when they're saying in the living room there. Oh yeah. I hate it when that happens or, oh right. That I went through something like that the other day. I don't mean an elaborate joke. I mean the little things in life that drive us all crazy, whether it's the yogurt machine that turns on, but won't turn off one of my favorites that I think everyone can relate to.We just exaggerated. Have you ever left a parking lot? That has one of those wooden bars that is down. And then once you put in your money or your ticket, the bar goes up and you go through. But sometimes it seems that's going too fast, especially if you can't quite reach the machine. So you've got to get out, do your thing.And then by the time you get back in the bars back down again, so we rigged it so we could control the bar with us at the controls. No one could get out. All right. And it was just up and down, up and down, back and forth. And yet, even though we exaggerated the situation, the basic premise was right out of everyday life.Everyone who's ever parked a car in that type of lot can relate. And that's what makes it what I called relatable. And as you said, Funny because it's real. Yeah. And you [00:29:50] Russ: know, actually you bring up too, and I, some of the inventions that you guys came up with the tanning machines or whatever, it was like these, these funny inventions that were out there, you do, how much work did you guys put into R and D the [00:30:06] Peter Funt: R and D usually takes place in our private lives.I mean, I'm always on the lookout for little things that drive me crazy, or, you know, I like to. Well, you know, the phrase don't, don't get mad. Get, even in my case, it's, don't get med, do a Candid Camera sequence. That's how I like it when things play out. But look, there are formulas, and we follow them. One of them.And I outline a bunch of these in the book. Uh, one of them is reversal. So you in a shorthand reference said a tanning machine. But there are tanning machines. So the one we made reversed that and we produced and on tanning machine. So the customer thinks you can go in. Maybe you're just a little too dark today.You got to be, you go into this marvelous machine, push a few buttons and voila you're come out. Two shades lighter. Now the secret to that machine, like so many of the props I've built identical twins. That's a magician's favorite tool, and we've used it for years on Candid Camera. If I hired two twin actresses, and then I sort of put a lot of makeup on one, so they looked darkly, tanned, and then white type stuff on the other.So they look very pale. And they switched places inside the machine. You would swear that this one person went from darker to lighter in the tanning machine [00:31:52] Russ: and it worked great. Yeah. Some of these it's, it is, it's like magic. You guys had a study, uh, all the magicians and learn all those tricks as well to do this.Uh, okay. So. Are people like now we've got technology, we've got all these advancements are our people do these things. There may be harder to full now or are they [00:32:13] Peter Funt: easier to full I'm so glad you asked. I am a hundred percent certain that people are easier to fool than ever before. And I know that runs against your intuition, but I believe it's true.Yeah, these are more high tech times and complicated times, but here's the thing. People my dad used to have to work at distracting people so that he could do his little trick. Now, a days people are self distracted. Right. They're multitasking. They're on the phone. They're texting heaven forbid while driving, but I mean, they're, they're doing all sorts of things.They got multiple things on their mind. We step in and do a little trick, and it's easier than ever to fool them as too high tech. So you say that untangling machine, would people be more or less likely to believe that today? Then in my father's day, easier to believe because there's so much technology in our lives.Why not? That. I mean, think about, you know, we've got self-driving cars, and we've got drones. And so why can't we have, uh, I'm making myself emotional here. Why can't we have tanning machine [00:33:42] Russ: you're right. We would be easier for those reasons. What about the changing of like kind of standards of comedy? What people think are funny, people are, are, are way more sensitive now, I guess, to some comedy.Do you think that that would have any issues as far as like, you know, censorship or what you guys could do now versus [00:34:02] Peter Funt: what you could do before? Censorship has always been a problem on Candid Camera? Not because people said bad words very often, that always surprised me. Real life conversation is nowhere near as salty, as you might assume.Yeah, sure. You go to certain places at certain times or certain to hear some colorful language, but the average person on the street when encountering a stranger does not use four letter words. It just doesn't often happen. But the sensors have networks, and they don't even use the word sensor. They like to call themselves standards and practices.And they are very troubled for decades by Candid Camera, because it was too real. They were happy with double entendre in sitcoms, but if a real person said something. Then, the standards and practices, people got very nervous. Now there were subjects that my dad and I, I say subject, I don't mean the unsuspecting people.I mean, topics that my dad dealt with that I don't think I'd want to touch today. For example, he endured Kirby once went out in the, on the street in bar Harbor, Maine in the sixties. And stopped strangers and said, do you have any idea where we could go to buy a bomb? Now? You know, the thing is in 19 62 63, that was actually funny.We looked at them like, well, what do you mean dynamite? You want to, you know, uh, something in construction, but nobody thought terrorism or anything like that. It was just an innocent surprise. I would not do that today. So of course change and people's sensitivities change, and that's as it should be. And my job as I see it, especially when we get back into new production short.Yeah. It is to stay one step ahead or at least keep pace in an episode. [00:36:21] Russ: How, how much actually ends up on the, on the cutting room floor? Are we seeing, you know, 10% or 1%, it's trying to get a feel of how much [00:36:29] Peter Funt: work this is? Yeah, it's a lot of work, but, and it's like fishing, you know, you put your line in the water and on a good day, you might catch a nice fish in 10 minutes.But another time you're there all day and nothing's biting. And it's no different in our work. I would say that the percentage of stuff that we wind up on the air is, is fairly high. And when it's cut out, it's really not because people said the wrong thing on our show. There is no wrong thing as far as I'm concerned, but it's perhaps because it was redundant or we had a technical problem and, and things like that, uh, I'm all a related question, of course is how many people give us permission or to turn that around?How many people refuse to give us permission? Yeah, you're, [00:37:24] Russ: you're reading my mind [00:37:25] Peter Funt: there on the next one. I'm not changed since my dad's day. The answer is most people are happy to sign this little release form unless. Unless we happen to have caught them at the wrong place at the wrong time, with the wrong other person, because I'm here to report.If you photograph a guy who's out with someone else's wife. Yeah,[00:37:57] Russ: I can see that. That's funny. So, okay. You've done so much in your life. As I mentioned, kind of in the credits early on, you know, you've, you've written for wall street journal, you worked for ABC news. Of course, all the work with Candid Camera. What would you say is your proudest. [00:38:14] Peter Funt: Oh, my, uh, I, I know, I wish I could say I had one, you know, you mentioned these various things I've done.And I do recount some of the crazier ones in the book, but, uh, it's kinda like how I talk about sports. I play a lot of baseball, and I play a lot of guts. When I'm on the golf course, I like to make an excuse by saying baseball is my sport. And when I'm playing, I point to how good I can be at golf. Let's just same thing in my career.When I'm writing, I say, well, I'm not a good writer, but I can do television. But when I'm trying, struggling on TV, I say, well, I'm basically a writer. So I guess my pride Russ is. I'm staying one step ahead of my own game and trying as many different things as I can. And hoping to smile while I'm doing it.[00:39:12] Russ: Uh, okay. Can you, you you've said smile every time you say it. I think you're going to say the line. Can you give me that would be [00:39:17] Peter Funt: surprised if sometimes somewhere someplace when you least expect it, someone steps up to you and say, Smile. You're on Candid Camera [00:39:31] Russ: theater. Thank you so much for [00:39:32] Peter Funt: joining me a real pleasure us. 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With One Hand Tied behind My Brain: A Memoir of Life after Stroke, Amazon. *Actually happened prior to our Monster Hike interview: Link. Sasquatch, Marfa Lights, 86 mile River Trek... all on the 'been there done that' list...   Life challenges can sometimes be difficult to articulate and can even lose the reader when the words fail. However, there is an advantage when your storyteller, guide and translator is a gifted writer. Amazon Review - 5.0 out of 5 stars Wow. This is the funniest book I have ever read about a catastrophic medical event. I would compare it favorably to the Norman Cousins classic Anatomy of an Illness...except Seale is the better writer and "One Hand" the better book. It's that good.   Avrel - and his one hand guitar technique. Link. on Twitter. Link. Everything I was trying to say -- in this review of his latest book: "I like writers who can bring you on a journey with their story, and make you feel what they have felt." Link. Wordpress. The Trailhead. PS. re Next book. This is the river he talks about "pedaling" to the ocean: It is the southernmost river in Texas north of the Rio Grande. Nueces is Spanish for nuts;  Spanish explorers named the river after the numerous pecan trees along its banks. Nueces River. Wiki. TPR Interview with Avrel includes a pic of Dash Crofts (I need to locate my pic of me with Dan Seals - Media intro for his performance - only 20 + years ago!). 

https://www.holisticactions.comhttps://www.facebook.com/holisticactionshttps://www.instagram.com/holisticactions/ Additional notes:“Anatomy of an Illness” by Norman Cousins:https://www.amazon.com/Anatomy-Illness-Perceived-Twentieth-Anniversary/dp/0393326845 Breathing and energy (and symptoms):https://www.amazon.com/Heart-Breath-Mind-Conquer-Achieve/dp/1328604403https://www.amazon.com/Breath-New-Science-Lost-Art/dp/0735213615 A great book about being your pets advocate:https://www.amazon.com/Speaking-Spot-Advocate-Healthy-Longer/dp/1463515464 Don Hamilton's book about homeopathy:https://www.amazon.com/Homeopathic-Care-Cats-Dogs-Animals/dp/B000N7AYUQ HA! Articles:https://www.holisticactions.com/happiness-protocol/ https://www.holisticactions.com/terrain/ https://www.holisticactions.com/susceptibility/ https://www.holisticactions.com/terrain-2/ https://www.holisticactions.com/balance-1/ https://www.holisticactions.com/corona/ https://www.holisticactions.com/feline-cystitis/ BEAMing (Behavior, Energy, Appetite, Mood) dog videos: Archie jumping for joy - https://vimeo.com/466296029 Instagram dog BEAMing - https://www.instagram.com/p/CK5Lt4LJ29s/?igshid=hv8w7yc2vrk4 The Raw Entrepawneur:https://www.facebook.com/TheRawEntrepawneur https://www.instagram.com/raw_entrepawneur/ 

Humor is often one of the first things to go when you are in a doctoral program. In this episode you will exercise your funny bone and learn games you can play (with or without your friends and family) that will get you laughing.Bonus: These same games actually make you a better human being!Christine Alexander is a founding member of Florida Studio Theaters Improv Troupe, and her TV appearances include SNN News, Channel 10, and she's a frequent co-host for the Suncoast View on ABC 7. She's also appeared in numerous publications like the Herald Tribune, Scene Magazine and Style Magazine to name just a few. Christine has harnessed the power of laughter through two decades of professional improvisational stage comedy, corporate team building, and comedy wellness programs that she's now delivering all over the world.She lives by the motto "If it feels good to laugh, then laugh, to feel good". Why Laugh?Laughter benefits you both physically, mentally, and emotionally (just google Norman Cousins and laughter yoga).Laughter is an excellent stress reducer.You do not have to be funny to exercise your funny bone!Humor is a great way to calm that Monkey Mind so you can be more present.Humor practices help you TRUST yourself and be less judgmental (who couldn't use more of that these days?)If nothing seems funny - just laugh anyway (your body won't know the difference)Games: 1.     Last Word, First Word: Listen and wait until the last word and use it as the first word in your sentence. 2.     Last Letter, First Letter: Listen and wait until the last word, look at the last letter of that last word and use it as your first letter in my sentence. I think. I really enjoyed watching you go through that. Get stuck? Start making the shape of the letter and let whatever comes – come!3.     Questions Only - only ask each other questions.4.     Restricted Word Game - Each person gets a number under 20. Example: The first person gets three, the next person gets five, and maybe the third person gets 12. Each time you speak, you only have three words or you only have five words or you only have 12 words and you have to get everything out in those three, five or 12 words. 5.     Red Ball - Say “red ball” to someone; you can't throw the ball until they say “red ball” back. 6.     1 to 50  - A group of people all close their eyes and count together to 50. Each taking a turn to say the next number. And if two say the next number at the same time, then you have to start all over. “If it feels good to laugh, then laugh to feel good. And if it feels good to cry, then cry to feel good.” Christine Alexander Connect with ChristineFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/laughinglunches/Twitter: https://twitter.com/christinesaidsoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/christinealexander/Website: https://laughtofeelgood.com/Games Document: https://laughtofeelgood.com/news/f/improv-games-for-all-agesRecommended Resources: https://www.expandyourhappy.com Support this free content and buy Heather a yummy green tea: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/expandyourhappy Get the Happy Doc Student Handbook here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0578333732

Susan Sparks – Can Laughter REALLY Bring Us Together?This Trial Lawyer Turned Baptist Minister and Stand-Up Comic Thinks So Aired Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST An Interview With “Stand-Up Minister” and Author Susan Sparks“If we want peace in the Mideast, first we need to have peace in the Midwest.” — Swami BeyondanandaWe’ve all heard the saying that laughter is healing, and you probably have heard the story about the writer Norman Cousins. Back in the 1970s, he was diagnosed with a life-threatening illness that was so serious I can’t even pronounce it. Instead of checking into a hospital, he checked into a hotel room with Marx Brothers movies and Candid Camera re-runs – and he got well. His book, Anatomy of An Illness, caused quite a stir, and medical science began studying the healing power of humor – which is kind of like, well it works in practice, but does it work in theory?Yes, laughter CAN heal … as we recognize that the true meaning of the word “healing” is to “restore wholeness.” In that way, the magic of levity can help us rise above the gravity in life and see from a higher perspective.So … in these most contentious of times can laughing together keep us from crying separately? Our guest this week, Rev. Susan Sparks is a trial attorney turned stand-up comic and Baptist preacher. She has toured as part of an Abrahamic comedy troupe consisting of her, a rabbi, and a Muslim. She thinks laughter is a universal language of the heart that can help heal the illusion of separation.I first met Susan in the early 2000s at an Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor in San Diego, where we were both presenters. She was just making the shift from her career as an attorney to begin theological studies, and apply her skills as a stand-up comic. Since that time, she has written three books, Miracle on 31st Street, Preaching Punchlines, and Laugh Your Way to Grace, and has made numerous appearances on TV, radio and at pulpits across the country. She is currently the senior pastor at the Madison Avenue Baptist Church in Manhattan. Oh, and she is also a Harley-Davidson aficionado with a love for cowboy boots (I suppose that also makes her a Harley Krishna and a Bootist).Seriously and humorously, when it comes to bring folks together around laughter, Susan has been there and done that. Can laughter help all sides see things from a different angle? To find out, please join me this Tuesday, December 8th 2-3 pm PT / 5-6 pm ET.To find out more about Susan Sparks, please go here: http://susansparks.com/Support Wiki Politiki — A Clear Voice In the “Bewilderness”If you LOVE what you hear, and appreciate the mission of Wiki Politiki, “put your money where your mouse is” … Join the “upwising” — join the conversation, and become a Wiki Politiki supporter: http://wikipolitiki.com/join-the-upwising/Make a contribution in any amount via PayPal (https://tinyurl.com/y8fe9dks) Go ahead, PATRONIZE me! Support Wiki Politiki monthly through Patreon! Visit the Wiki Politiki Show page https://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/Connect with Steve Bhaerman at https://wakeuplaughing.com/#SusanSparks #LaughYourWayToGrace #SteveBhaerman #WikiPolitiki

The insightful account and research of the late Norman Cousins into the transformation of our physiology through laughter. Cousins, struck with a debilitating connective tissue disease back in the 1960's, overcame his challenges through high doses of laughter and Vitamin C. Also, Cousins takes a deep plunge into the efficacy of the placebo effect upon health, happiness and vitality.=====DOWNLOAD MY FREE EBOOK - THE 15-STEP PLAYBOOK FOR PAIN RELIEF=====Visit www.jasonbarlowrmt.com (digital) or order a paperback edition on Amazon.First Aid for Pain Relief Rx ProgramsDownload and instantly access a more extensive program for your stress, tension and pain at - www.jasonbarlowrmt.com/shop=====HANG WITH ME ON THE SOCIALS:=====***NEW*** PODCAST - https://playbookforpainrelief.comhttp://Instagram.com/jasonbarlowrmthttp://Facebook.com/jasonbarlowrmthttp://Twitter.com/jasonbarlowrmthttp://LinkedIn.com/company/jasonbarlowrmthttp://jasonbarlowrmt.com/blog#family #healthy #relax #healthylifestyle #yyc #massage #stressrelief #okotoks

The Quarter story. redeeming the time brothers podcast a podcast by Gene Kissinger and Norman Kissinger, two brothers who spent their lives in ministry and raising large families our desire is to provide a digital place for those who long to belong and as always, we want to leave a nightlight on for you.  that nightlight is at a Proverbs chapter 17 and verse 22, where it talks about the the benefits of a happy spirit, a merry heart doeth good like medicine but a broken spirit dries the bones, a merry heart doeth good like medicine, but a broken spirit drieth the bones.  He's talking here about the benefits of joy and having happiness as a hallmark of your life. Being a winsome witness for Christ. By having a light heart instead of being dreary toward everybody that's around you. Some people are just like a continual drip, drip, drip. They're full of sadness and despair and depression and God wants us to have joy Now that doesn't mean there are not sad moments or difficult issues in life, but they're also always good things that are going on around us  blessed things,  hopeful things,  wonderful things.  I remember listening to Norman Cousins. He wrote a book called headfirst he had he had received two different incurable diagnoses from doctors. He used humor as one of the medicine protocols to bring himself to the place of wellness. The doctors said there was nothing they could do for him. He rented Three Stooges videos and various other things that he thought was funny. This was back in the time when they had reel to reel kind of film, and he would watch that and  laughter he found allowed him to be pain free. And and ultimately he got cured from these two terminal diagnoses. And he wrote a book called headfirst abiut it. In it he talks about being asked by a group of physicians to come and talk to some cancer patients that they wanted to give these patients at least Some hope and to lighten their day and cousins was a pretty funny guy.  So he's up in front of these cancer patients,  And he's talking about going up to a payphone. Now, you guys that are younger, you probably have no idea what I'm talking about. But those of you that have got a few years behind, those with a few miles on your odometer,  know what a payphone was. It was the way we used to communicate when we were out and about and we needed to call home or call a store or whatever, we didn't have a cell phone in our pocket. And so we had to go plug a quarter  into the payphone and then make a phone call.  You needed a quarter, It was kind of a survival tool, so that you could make an emergency call if you needed to. Well, cousins put his only quarter in this payphone and it didn't connect him to the number and so he needed the quarter back and so he called the operator and the operator gave him the runaround, you know, like they do at a company, there's always a procedure for how to do the thing at the company, if you feel like you've been taken advantage of, they'll take your name and your address and they'll send you the refund. And he explained to her the stamp and the envelope would cost more than a quarter. He just wanted her to make the pay phone give the quarterback  so he can make his phone call.  He then said, you add the price of the person that licked the envelope and the stamp and  and so on. When he explained to her it would cost the company far more money than for her to just make the machine give him back his quarter so he can make his next phone call. And she's finally reiterating how we can't do that. This is how it's done. And then she said have you pushed the plunger, the coin return plunger? And he said no that he hadn't, he reached up and he pulled it down and $4 worth of quarter's fell out of the machine. I mean, it's raining quarters. It's like a slot machine paid off. Quarters pouring down on the on the floor of the phone booth. The operator says, sir, I'm gonna need you to put those coins back in, return those coins into the phones c

DESARROLLANDO EL SENTIDO DEL HUMOR El humor es una fuerza profunda y creativa. Este Audio AutoHipnosis® puede motivar más la alegría y risa que ya está dentro de ti. Permite que la alegría y la diversión sean un hábito placentero y una forma de vida. Las sonrisas y las risas son el lenguaje universal de la humanidad. ¿Quién se puede resistir a la sonrisa de un niño o a alguien amistoso? Todos podemos disfrutar un poco más del humor y frivolidad de nuestras vidas. El sentido del humor puede ayudarte a encontrar alegría y satisfacción en tu vida, no importa donde vivas o cuales sean tus circunstancias. El humor no sólo es el reflejo de un alma feliz, es un camino, es una manera de compartir las alegrías de la vida con otros. El humor también puede ser empleado para el desarrollo espiritual y para la buena salud. Cayce aconseja: ”Al menos has reír a carcajadas a tres personas cada día por algo que el cuerpo dice, no sólo ayudara al cuerpo, sino ayudara a otros!”. El humor es diversión. -y puede ser sanador. Un conocido autor Norman Cousins usó el humor como terapia y se sobrepuso a una enfermedad grave. Desde su cama de enfermo él vio horas de comedias simplonas, esta fue su forma de controlar el dolor como alternativa a los medicamentos. Su libro Anatomía de una enfermedad (Anatomy of an illness) es una lectura obligatoria de la escuela de medicina de la Universidad de Harvard. Más información y Curso de Programación Gratis aquí: www.guiameditacion.club/gratis.html

Our guest, Amy Parker Lawson, owner of All is Well Health and Wellness Coaching discusses what motivated her to move from a career as a critical care nurse into the world of preventative nutritional care. She ends our conversation with some great recommendations of foods that fuel a positive mood. Links from the show...www.charlestonintegrativecounseling.comwww.alliswellhealthandwellnesscoaching.comThis Month's Podcast Sponsor - Island Bloom HerbalsMusic Sponsor - Maddie BroderickBook Recommendation - Anatomy of an Illness By, Norman Cousins

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Laughter is the best medicine, at times like these and always. Laughter reduces stress, relaxes us and releases endorphins which make us feel good. . Laughter is good for the heart, it gets the blood flowing and relaxes the blood vessels, it stimulates a healthy immune system, by reducing the amount of stress hormones. Lets find time today to laugh!

A Biblical Look at Aging (Part 1) - Howard HendricksA Biblical Look at Aging (Part 2) - Howard HendricksFamilyLife Today® Radio TranscriptReferences to conferences, resources, or other special promotions may be obsolete. What Retirement is NOTDay 1 of 2 Guest:                           Dr. Howard Hendricks From the Series:         What Retirement is NOT________________________________________________________________ Bob:                There are challenges associated with moving into the retirement years.  Many of us have never thought that far ahead.  Here is Dr. Howard Hendricks. Howard:         Retirement has four major problems attached to it, the first of which is income – the financial component; the second of which is health – the physical component; the third of which is housing – your living arrangements; but the fourth and the most important is purpose, meaning, an interest in life.  And the fascinating thing to me, and all of the research proves it, is we're making tremendous progress in the first three, but substantially none in the fourth, because it's the least recognized, and it's the most neglected. Bob:                This is FamilyLife Today for Tuesday, January 18th.  Our host is the president of FamilyLife, Dennis Rainey, and I'm Bob Lepine.  Have you started yet thinking about your purpose and your plan for your retirement years?  Stay tuned.                         And welcome to FamilyLife Today, thanks for joining us on the Tuesday edition.  Whenever you hear that voice, whenever you hear Howard Hendricks' voice, you've just got to get a big grin on your face, don't you? Dennis:          I do, and the reason is he's one of those men who has marked my life over the past – well, I go back all the way to 1970 when I first started slipping into his class as a college student and then as a new staff member on Campus Crusade for Christ staff.  I'd slip in the back of the class at Dallas Seminary … Bob:                You mean you weren't enrolled or anything?  You just snuck in and listened to what he was … Dennis:          Shhhhhh – they'll probably want to charge me.  They got my tuition later on. Bob:                You enrolled, and you took – you said you majored in Hendricks. Dennis:          I majored in Hendricks and got everything he taught in one year, and, folks, if you have ever had a great teacher, you know that great teachers can really mark your life, whether it's a coach, a professor, a Sunday school teacher – they really can impact you.  And Dr. Howard Hendricks who was, for a number of years, the professor of Christian education at Dallas Theological Seminary in Dallas, Texas – "Prof" as he was known – really is – he was the finest teacher I've ever sat under, but he was more than just a professor.  He was a man who understood how to motivate men and women. Bob:                Do you remember what it was the first time you heard him teach where you said, "I want to hear more?"  He's a compelling speaker, he's very winsome, but there must have been something about what he was saying or the way he was expressing himself that caused you to go, "This is a man I want to hear more from.  I want to learn and grow." Dennis:          He had the goods.  In all my years at Dallas Seminary, I took five classes from him – not a boring class.  Now, I want folks to think about that – that's a lot of classes.  He was on the edge; he had the message; his wife authenticated his message; and he knew how to challenge and motivate young men who sat in those classes back then; now, young ladies as well, are being motivated by him.                         But he became a good friend.  In fact, we were just laughing the other day when I did a conference with him, and it's one of the great honors of my 34 years of ministry to have teamed up with him now on a couple of occasions for some conferences for Dallas Seminary.  But we were just talking at one of those conferences – I set a record for the most number of laymen brought to his class when I was a student.  I'd bring them in from the highways and the byways and the hedges. Bob:                So you used to sneak in and then, once you enrolled, you started sneaking other guys in? Dennis:          I brought other guys in.  I want to show you how to drink water from a fire hydrant, and Dr. Hendricks is, indeed, a fire hydrant.  And you and I both know, I ran across a series of messages that I'd never heard him give.  It was actually a lectureship sponsored by Dallas Seminary a number of years ago on aging.  And I first said, "You know what?  I want our speaker team that speaks at our Weekend to Remember Marriage Conferences to hear this series," and then I thought, "You know what?  I want you, as a listener, to hear this."  Because I don't think most of us have a very good perspective about aging and retirement and some of the issues we're going to face as we grow older. Bob:                Now, listen, some of our listeners are in their 30s.  Do you think this is going to apply to them? Dennis:          Oh, absolutely.  You know, in fact, if you go to the book of Ecclesiastes, I think it's chapter 12, the author says, "Remember God in the days of your youth," and then he goes on to describe old age.  It's kind of like, now wait a second, you're talking about old age, but why do you exhort us to remember God when we're young?  Well, I think the answer is your understanding of walking with God today as you're young will determine who you become when you're an elderly man, an elderly woman.  And I'm kind of on a little bit of a crusade and a soapbox about wiping out crotchety, gripey, complaining old men and bitter old ladies.  You know, I think we've got enough of them.  I think if anybody ought to have a smile on their face, it ought to be those of us who grow old with Jesus Christ. Bob:                Well, this week, we're going to hear one of the three messages that Dr. Hendricks shared with the FamilyLife Weekend to Remember conference speaker team on the subject of aging, and he was really talking about retirement, which he says is not a biblical concept in the way that most people think about retirement.  Let's listen together.  Here is Dr. Howard Hendricks. [audio clip] Howard:         I want to talk on rethinking retirement – one of the greatest transitions in human experience.  Norman Cousins said it – "Retirement supposed to be a chance to join the winners' circle, has turned out more dangerous than automobiles and LSD.  It is the chance to do everything that leads to nothing.  It is the gleaming brass ring that unhorses the rider.  For many people, retirement is an assignment to no man's land, grossly ill-fitted for Christian culture.  We are producing men and women, a society of unemployed people without a mission, the equivalent of a death sentence."                         It is proven by statistics – we now know that the average person dies within seven years after retirement and increasingly that figure is being changed because it is not uncommon for people to die two years after retirement, and the reason is clear.  There are two lines in every person's life.  There is a lifeline, and there is a purpose line, and the moment the purpose line evaporates, it is just a question of time before the lifeline goes as well.                         Bear in mind that retirement is a recent social phenomenon – the arbitrary age of 65 was set in 1889 by German Chancellor Bismarck, but what has always fascinated me is at that time in history the life expectancy was 55.  So the bulk of the people for whom it was designed never enjoyed the benefits.  And increasing it, as the United States has done, is just as ridiculous.                           Every now and then I hear someone say retirement is not a biblical concept, and it's quite transparent to anyone who knows the Scriptures that it is not the pattern for a born-again, eternally headed individual.  But it's only partially true.  We do have one reference to retirement in the Scripture, and it's found in Numbers 8, verses 25 and 26, where we are informed that the Levites were to retire at age 50; the reason being the task was so arduous, so strenuous that men in the intelligence which God alone provided, said you need to give up the physical ministry of the priesthood.  But what is often overlooked is that He gave them an option.  He said, "I want you to spend the rest of your life mentoring younger priests."                         Now, you may retire from a job.  You may not have the option.  But you never retire from life; you never retire from a ministry.  Stepping into retirement is stepping into entirely different universe with a distinctive lifestyle all of its own.  And I am convinced that this particular transition is, to the believer, one of the highest measurements of your spiritual maturity.                         So today I want to move into two areas.  First of all, examine retirement negatively – what it is not; and then, positively, what it is.   Let's begin with the power of negative thinking, with apologies to Norman Vincent Peale.  I find Peale appalling and Paul appealing.  The more I am exposed to the Christian community, the more I am convinced that some of the sloppiest thinking in all of time totally infects Christians who move into retirement.  So let me give you seven things retirement is not.                         First of all, it is not a reward.  Your reward comes in heaven not on earth.  But many people think it's a reward for good behavior, and the result is they spend their years sliding for home, reaching for the bench at the very time they ought to be tearing the place apart for Jesus Christ. Secondly, it's not a formula.  There is no one-size-fits-all retirement available.  It's a process, but it's a process that is highly individual.  There is no contract that spells out the details and the conditions.  There is no blueprint showing you the way.   Third, retirement is not a retreat.  As a matter of fact, it is exactly the opposite – it is intentional advance, but the key is it involves a gradual adjustment. Number four, it is not, not busy work – something to give you something to do.  It's a balance between leisure and work.  Isn't it amazing how often we suffer from the peril of the pendulum?  We swing to one side or the other.  Throughout our life, we constantly face the danger of worshipping work as an idol, but now we worship leisure as an idol.  And is it any wonder that John finishes an epistle by saying, "Keep yourself from idols."  Number five, it is not self-centered; it's not socially pigging out getting lost in an entertainment glut.  Retirement is meant to be more than for my benefit, and I think that's why an increasing number, even of secular people, are retiring from retirement.  The one positive thing about the baby boom is they live long enough and watched enough older people waste the latter years of their life that they are refusing to go that route.  They are asking for more time for employment where at least it gives them worthwhile to do.  Six, retirement is not guaranteed.  There is no guarantee that those latter years of your life will be successful.  They are the bonus years, but they all depend upon two things – God's part and your part.  No question that God will come through with His part.  The question is, will you and I come through with our part and ultimately that depends on how well prepared you are. And, seventh and last, retirement is not death – we have 100-percent probability on that.  Retirement has four major problems attached to it.  The first of which is income – the financial component; the second of which is health – the physical component; the third of which is housing, your living arrangements; but the fourth and the most important is purpose, meaning – and interest in life.  And the fascinating thing to me, and all the research proves it, is we're making tremendous progress in the first three but substantially none in the fourth, because it's the least recognized, and it's the most neglected. [end audio clip] Bob:                That's Dr. Howard Hendricks talking about some of the challenges that come with aging, specifically the issue of retirement.  It sounds like he could write "The Purpose-Driven Retirement," huh?  I think there's a hit book there for him. Dennis:          I think there is.  You know, what he's challenging us to do is to not think about our retirement in a worldly way, but to think about it in a spiritual, in a biblical way.  And our listeners are going to hear a series later on this spring, as Barbara and I talk about moving from the empty nest into what we are calling "prime time," and I think retirement needs to be prime time.  We need to have that purpose that Dr. Hendricks was talking about.  We need to have realigned our lives in light of the mission God has for us, and we need to get on with life.  We need to be about His work on this planet, because the person who has unplugged from their vocation has some additional time, theoretically, to be able to invest in some eternal pursuits that he may have never had in his or her life before. And I think knowing your purpose, knowing your mission, knowing what your life is all about, is very important, and I'd like to submit to you that Homebuilders, a small group Bible study, ought to be a very attractive ministry for a lot of couples who are moving into this phase of life, into prime time, and they are needing to sink their teeth into something purposeful – something that's going to make a difference for future generations.  Homebuilders is a small-group Bible study that I think can be used in the lives of young couples who are starting out their marriages, their families, and who are going through their own seasonal changes in their family who need help from an older generation. Bob:                And you're thinking that young couples would want to hear what a retired couple has to say about marriage? Dennis:          Absolutely.  I'm younger than some folks who are in this phase right now who are speaking truth and speaking vision and modeling certain realities to me, as a man.  I think all of us ought to have others who are a lap or two ahead of us in the race of life, who can guide us and direct us and make sure we don't waste any of our lives. Bob:                Retirement is not a move from productivity and work and meaning to leisure and enjoyment and recreation.  It's a move from one set of priorities to a new set of spiritual priorities, a new set of spiritual goals that you now have some free time for that you didn't have when you had to punch the clock every day. Dennis:          That's right, and that's why I'd suggest Homebuilders, which is very easy to lead, and I think most folks who are in this phase of life, the prime times of their lives, have the place – they've got a living room that's empty.  There's not any children running around, very few interruptions and, frankly, a lot of couples need to get away from their children for an evening occasionally and hear the biblical blueprints for building a marriage or a family. Bob:                Well, we've got the information, as you would imagine, about Homebuilders on our website at FamilyLife.com.  You can get more information about how easy it is to start one of these groups.  Get some other couples to join with you and experience the fun but also the purpose and the meaning that's wrapped up in being in a Homebuilders group.  Go to FamilyLife.com, or if you want to call 1-800-FLTODAY, someone on our team can give you more information about Homebuilders and how you can get involved in that growing movement of small groups all across the country.                         We also have Dr. Hendricks' message as part of a three-message series on either cassette or CD.  You can call 1-800-FLTODAY to request that series.  That's 1-800-F-as-in-family, L-as-in-life, and then the word TODAY.   Dennis:          Order two copies of this three-CD series – one for yourself and one for your parents – maybe three copies – one for your in-laws.  I just think there's a lot of sloppy thinking when it comes to retirement and what ought to be the prime time of our lives and, frankly, here is a man who is in his 80s – very vigorous, very alive in spite of battling cancer, who is showing us how to finish strong. Bob:                Well, again, go to our website at FamilyLife.com or call 1-800-FLTODAY for more information on the series of tapes or CDs from Dr. Howard Hendricks.  And then let me encourage you to also get a copy of John Piper's book, "Don't Waste Your Life."  A lot of people think that's a book for young people who are just starting out, and I remember Dr. Piper begins the book by talking about a retired couple that moved to Florida and collected seashells.  Do you remember that story? Dennis:          I do. Bob:                His whole premise is you can waste your life no matter what age you are, and you can also have a meaning and purpose for your life at any stage, at any age.  We have copies of that book in our FamilyLife Resource Center as well.                         Again, our website is FamilyLife.com.  If you want to call, the toll-free number is 1-800-F-as-in-family, L-as-in-life, and then the word TODAY.                         Let me say a quick word of thanks to the many folks who have joined with us here at FamilyLife as Legacy Partners.  These are the folks who, on a monthly basis, help provide the financial support for our ministry.  You know, in December we had a lot of folks who wrote to us and who made year-end contributions, and we appreciate all of you who did that, but there's also that group who keeps in mind that we have bills come due in January, and these are the folks who, each month, send a donation of $25 or $30, $50, $100 a month to help support the ongoing ministry of FamilyLife Today. Dennis:          And I'd like to encourage you, if you've been ministered to by the ministry of FamilyLife, would you stand with Bob and me here on FamilyLife Today?  Our Legacy Partners are real difference-makers.  They keep us going. Bob:                You can find out more about becoming a Legacy Partner, again, on our website at FamilyLife.com or just give us a call at 1-800-FLTODAY and say, "Tell me more about this Legacy Partner thing," and someone on our team would be happy to help you understand how you can join the growing team of folks who help make FamilyLife Today possible.                         Well, tomorrow we're going to hear part two of Dr. Hendricks' message on retirement, and I hope you can tune in.  I hope you can call somebody who may be retired or retiring and invite them to tune in for part two of this message as well.                         I want to thank our engineer today, Keith Lynch, and our entire broadcast production team.  On behalf of our host, Dennis Rainey, I'm Bob Lepine.  We'll see you back tomorrow for another edition of FamilyLife Today.                          FamilyLife Today is a production of FamilyLife of Little Rock, Arkansas, a ministry of Campus Crusade for Christ.  ________________________________________________________________ We are so happy to provide these transcripts to you.  However, there is a cost to transcribe, create, and produce them for our website.  If you've benefited from the broadcast transcripts, would   you consider donating today to help defray the costs?         Copyright © FamilyLife.  All rights reserved. www.FamilyLife.com

Laughter in a healing protocol is not only a form of “medicine”, but it’s also a non-negotiable that we can easily introduce to our patients. Today, on the first 15-Minute Matrix of the new year, I introduce you to my longtime friend and colleague Dr. Cory Reddish. We discuss the importance of laughter, why we need laughter, and how levity, optimism, joy, smiles, and belly laughs can lead to relief from many common symptoms. January 3rd, 2020 > Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode > To learn more about Dr. Cory click here > Read more about Norman Cousins and his laughter discoveries The quote Dr. Cory mentions at the end of the episode is: “Laughter is tangible evidence of hope” —Michael Jr.   Get 15-Minute Matrix podcast notifications delivered to your inbox!

“Yaşamın trajedisi ölüm değil, yaşarken içimizde ölmesine izin verdiklerimizdir.” demiş Amerikalı yazar Norman Cousins. Ölüm gerçekten de bu kadar trajik bir son mudur? Hepimiz bir gün öleceğimizi bilerek yaşarken neden korkarız ölümden? Aslında hepimiz biliyoruz ölümün de doğum kadar normal olduğunu. Tek farkı doğunca sen ağlarsın etrafındakiler güler, ölünce sen gülersin etrafındakiler ağlar. Ölümün acı veren yanı ölen için değil, geride kalan sevdikleriniz için geçerlidir. Çünkü çoğu zaman siz ölürken öldüğünüzü bilmezsiniz. Çektiğiniz fiziksel acının bile farkında varmaz ya da hatırlamazsınız. Ama ardınızda bıraktıklarınız için yıkıcı bir travma olabilir. Geride kalanlar çoğu zaman yaşarken ölürler. Sizin çektiğiniz fiziksel acılar, sevdiklerinizin canını daha çok yakar. Aslında ölümden korkmayız çünkü bilmediğimiz bir şeyden korkamayız. Ölüm korkusunun altındaki tek neden; geride bıraktığımız sevdiklerimizin üzülmesidir. Çocuklarımız gelir aklımıza, ailemiz… Onların sizin ölümünüz ile acı çekecek olmaları sizi korkutur aslında. Hele hala size ihtiyacı olan bir evladınız varsa kendi ölümünüzden çok, onun siz olmadan nasıl yaşayacağını ve çekeceği zorlukları düşünürsünüz.

Dr. E. Michael Jones returns to review the film "The Divine Plan" (2019), which celebrates the alliance between President Reagan and Pope John Paul II during the Cold War, and to give his thoughts on "You might be a CIA Catholic if..."0:00 Dr. Jones's thoughts on the film3:29 Who violated the treaty that Reagan and Gorbachev sign at the end of the film? 13:00 Dr. Jones on the point of the film14:35 What was left out about the fall of the Soviet Union20:15 The OTHER alliance and "missed opportunities"27:25 The year of 197930:50 George Weigel and capitalism38:50 The price the Pope had to pay41:00 You might be a CIA Catholic if...56:32 Random questions for EMJFind Dr. E Michael Jones at:www.culturewars.com Find us at: www.catholicsagainstmilitarism.comPodcast/RSS feed: http://www.buzzsprout.com/296171Mentioned in this episode: "The Divine Plan" (2019)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZdJx..."The Improbable Triumvirate: John F. Kennedy, Pope John, and Nikita Khrushchev," by Norman Cousins (1972)https://www.amazon.com/improbable-tri...Laborem Exercens, papal encyclical, 1981http://w2.vatican.va/content/john-pau..."With God On Our Side," Joan Baezhttps://youtu.be/xUZGGFOV6FM

Norman Cousins on challenging fatalistic doctors; Martin Luther on one of the most important chapters in scripture; finding value in small things; a true story of a mom who went on strike; what happens to your body under stress; Jimi Hendrix in a cry for help; a coach changes the life of a team; the power of cancelling words; Byron Katie's work to transform lives; and Handel's record breaking music composition in the middle of unbearable pain.

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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 

♡ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ♡ In today's episode, Gina discusses some core lifestyle changes that help provide relief and speed recovery from anxiety. From meditation to sleep to gratitude, you have heard them all before on ACP, and Gina continues to drive in the point that these techniques work! Listen in for tips on how to implement these core changes to you life and begin to experience anxiety relief today! To learn more go to: http://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com Join our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program Learn more about our One-on-One Coaching What is anxiety? Quote: Progress begins with the belief that what is necessary is possible. -Norman Cousins

♡ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ♡ In today's episode, Gina discusses some core lifestyle changes that help provide relief and speed recovery from anxiety.  From meditation to sleep to gratitude, you have heard them all before on ACP, and Gina continues to drive in the point that these techniques work!  Listen in for tips on how to implement these core changes to you life and begin to experience anxiety relief today! Check out the sponsor of today’s episode Ned and their wonderful full-spectrum hemp oil products at https://helloned.com/acp To learn more go to: http://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com Join our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program  Learn more about our One-on-One Coaching What is anxiety? Quote: Progress begins with the belief that what is necessary is possible. -Norman Cousins

♡ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ♡ In today's episode, Gina draws from the work of Dr. Joe Dispenza to discuss the power of the placebo effect and how it can help with anxiety. There has been much scientific study elucidating the placebo effect and Gina reviews key studies and how you can empower yourself with this knowledge today. Start listening with a 30-day Audible trial and your first audiobook plus two Audible Originals are free. Visit audible.com/coachgina or text coachgina to 500500. Brian Johnson episode https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/episodes/195-philosophers-notes-brian-johnson-shres-his-wisdom-on-anxiety To learn more go to: http://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com Join our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program  Learn more about our One-on-One Coaching What is anxiety? Quote: The greatest force in the human body is the natural drive of the body to heal itself - but that force in not independent of the belief system. Everything begins with belief. What we believe is the most powerful option of all. -Norman Cousins

♡ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ♡ In today's episode, Gina draws from the work of Dr. Joe Dispenza to discuss the power of the placebo effect and how it can help with anxiety.  There has been much scientific study elucidating the placebo effect and Gina reviews key studies and how you can empower yourself with this knowledge today. Start listening with a 30-day Audible trial and your first audiobook plus two Audible Originals are free. Visit audible.com/coachgina or text coachgina to 500500. Brian Johnson episode https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/episodes/195-philosophers-notes-brian-johnson-shres-his-wisdom-on-anxiety To learn more go to: http://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com Join our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program  Learn more about our One-on-One Coaching What is anxiety? Quote: The greatest force in the human body is the natural drive of the body to heal itself - but that force in not independent of the belief system. Everything begins with belief. What we believe is the most powerful option of all. -Norman Cousins

Comment, grâce au rire, Norman COUSINS, réussit à se guérir d’une maladie incurable? Si des émotions négatives comme la colère et la frustration peuvent nuire à la santé, cela veut dire que des émotions positives comme la joie et le rire peuvent avoir l’effet opposé. Ainsi, la capacité à RIRE de Norman Cousins, malgré ses grandes douleurs, a vraiment joué un grand rôle dans sa guérison. Favorisez le rire dans votre vie, mes seniors ! https://jeunesenior.fr/le-rire-guerisseur/

When was the last time you did something…ridiculous? Studies show that humor and laughter have an instantaneous impact on stress levels. And this can lead to long term improvements in mental and physical health. In the 1960s, a man named Norman Cousins even used laughter and humor to self-treat a degenerative disease — he had been given a prognosis of only a few months to live, but by using positive emotions to create positive physiological responses he lived for another 25 years. The lesson here is simply not to take yourself too seriously. Go out, be weird, and laugh. Fill your life with brilliant strangeness and do those things that you think you’re too old to do. We’ve convinced ourselves that growing up means being sensible. But…why?

Why don't we laugh more?! Laughter heals! Just ask Norman Cousins. It's healthy, its fun, its free, and IT'S SO GOOD FOR YOU. :) Listen for some inspiration on laughing more and enjoying life. Trust me, you deserve it! Laughing All the Way to the Bank! Love, Matt MattOGradyCoaching.com

Minuto 1 - Intro; estadísticas de las ciudades y países del mundo donde CONSIDERALO ha llegado; agradecimientos. Minuto 7:50 - Mensaje del difunto de la banca (reflexión) Minuto 30 - Canción "HOY" por Marcos Witt BLOG: https://consideraloblog.wordpress.com Para very fotos de la banca y la placa, visite FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/consideralo/ "MENSAJE DEL DIFUNTO DE LA BANCA" "The tragedy of life is not dead but what we Let die inside us while we are alive." Quote by Norman Cousins. "Decide to be happy, love passionately, sit and ponder, reflect don't rush, appreciate your unique journey course correct if needed". "La tragedia de la vida no es la muerte sino lo dejamos morir dentro nuestro mientras vivimos." ~Norman Cousins~ "Decide ser feliz, ama apasionadamente, siéntate y analiza, reflexiona, no te apresures, aprecia tu propio viaje, corrige tu trayecto si es necesario." ~Placa de un banco de madera en un parque de Oakville, ON. Canadá dedicado a Stuart Duncliff Gough Este verso escrito en el banco como memoria a un ser querido que falleció en el 2018 me impactó mucho! Podía visualizar a un hombre sentado ahí mirándome a los ojos diciéndome que sea feliz! Y mientras mis hijos estaban sentados al borde de esa banca, veía a ese hombre invitándole a reflexionar, a no apresurarme y a corregir mi caminar si en necesario por amor a esos hijos, a tu familia, a mí mismo. Stuart ya no está, pero estoy yo y estás tú. Es como si ese personaje estuviera en esa silla y te hablara y te dijera aprovecha tu vida! No la desperdicies! Pero más que eso.... No vivas por vivir y no dejes morir lo que tienes adentro!. Pablo escribe a los Corintios que no desaprovechen la gracia, el amor de Dios ofrecido para salvación. Les dice que hoy es el día de salvacion 2 Corintios 6:1-2 Reina-Valera 1960 (RVR1960) "Así, pues, nosotros, como colaboradores suyos, os exhortamos también a que no recibáis en vano la gracia de Dios. Porque dice: En tiempo aceptable te he oído, Y en día de salvación te he socorrido. He aquí ahora el tiempo aceptable; he aquí ahora el día de salvación. Lee este verso en otra versión bíblica: 2 Corintios 6:1-2 Palabra de Dios para Todos (PDT) "Nosotros trabajamos junto con Dios y por eso les rogamos que no desaprovechen el generoso amor que recibieron de él. Porque Dios dice: «Te escuché en el momento preciso     y te ayudé cuando llegó el día de salvación».  ¡Escuchen! Este es el momento preciso. Hoy es el día de salvación." Hoy es el día de creerle al Señor, recibe su salvación, no pospongas más la fecha de rendirte a Él. Valoremos Su poder, Sus dones, úsalos, y sírvele hoy. No dejes morir tu sueños, tus talentos, tus propósitos personales. Restaura tu hogar, no entierres el don de perdonar, de ofrecer una nueva oportunidad, atrévete a confiar otra vez. Hoy comience a mejorar su relación con Dios, lée la biblia, busca otras versiones con un lenguage moderno, dedica más tiempo a la oración. Todo tiene su tiempo, tiempo para construir, abrazar, etc. pero a veces nos excusamos esperando el tiempo de Dios cuando muchas veces se te esta pasando el tiempo de actuar, y ese día es hoy! ya! Dejemos las excusas. Quieres o no quieres? no busquemos razones o culpar a otros por nuestra falta de determinación. Ayer murieron seres queridos de personas, perdieron algun amigo o conocido. Hoy alguien siente tristeza porque alguien fallece en una cama de cuidados intensivos. El tiempo que pasó ya se perdió. Pero hoy puedes comenzar a construir relaciones, memorias, experiencias con ese hijo distanciado, con tu esposa que por el trabajo o proyectos los descuidamos. No mires más los defectos, mira sus cualidades, algún valor que te deja esa persona. Corrige tu curso, corrige tu manera de ver las cosas, eso se llama perspectiva. Lo que ves como un problema y un obstaculo realmente puede ser tu bendición, tu escalón para tu felicidad. Una madre se quejaba con otra en el parque porque su hijo gastaba muchos zapatos y los rompia mucho. La otra madre le dijo que ojalá su hijo dañaba zapatos todos los días. La otra madre no entendía su comentario hasta que miró donde estaba ese niño... estaba en una silla de ruedas, con un par de zapatos nuevos... no podía gastarlos por su parálisis corporal. El pasto del vecino no es mas verde que el tuyo, tu pareja puede ser igual o mejor que la pareja que admiras, solo hay que invertir tiempo, perseverancia y mirar sus cualidades y no sus defectos. Explota esas ventajas de ellos que han sido opacadas por nuestras frustraciones y críticas a las debilidades y errores. Noemí regresó viuda, pobre y sin hijos. Para completar su humillación regresó con una nuera extranjera. Pero esa muchacha que parecía una carga resultó siendo la bendición de Nohemí. Un pariente se enamoró de ella, tomó el linaje del difunto hijo de Nohemí, Y Rut su nuera se casó con Booz, tuvieron un hijo que sería el ascendiente del rey David y de Jesucristo. Escucha la canción "Hoy" de Marcos Witt y te llenará de fuerzas para tomar la determinación que necesitas https://www.spreaker.com/show/consideralo-con-eduardo-rodriguez_1 Plataformas: - SPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/2EoQBzp - APPLE PODCAST: https://apple.co/2PyZLuk - GOOGLE PLAY: https://bit.ly/2ChGRnX - TUNEiN: https://bit.ly/2Dxe7bx - PLAYER FM https://player.fm/series/consideralo-con-eduardo-rodriguez - OVERCAST https://overcast.fm/itunes1373539001/consideralo-con-eduardo-rodriguez - PODBEAN https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/qhern-6a0fb/Consideralo-Con-Eduardo-Rodriguez-Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Minuto 1 - Intro; estadísticas de las ciudades y países del mundo donde CONSIDERALO ha llegado; agradecimientos. Minuto 7:50 - Mensaje del difunto de la banca (reflexión) Minuto 30 - Canción "HOY" por Marcos Witt BLOG: https://consideraloblog.wordpress.com Para very fotos de la banca y la placa, visite FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/consideralo/ "MENSAJE DEL DIFUNTO DE LA BANCA" "The tragedy of life is not dead but what we Let die inside us while we are alive." Quote by Norman Cousins. "Decide to be happy, love passionately, sit and ponder, reflect don't rush, appreciate your unique journey course correct if needed". "La tragedia de la vida no es la muerte sino lo dejamos morir dentro nuestro mientras vivimos." ~Norman Cousins~ "Decide ser feliz, ama apasionadamente, siéntate y analiza, reflexiona, no te apresures, aprecia tu propio viaje, corrige tu trayecto si es necesario." ~Placa de un banco de madera en un parque de Oakville, ON. Canadá dedicado a Stuart Duncliff Gough Este verso escrito en el banco como memoria a un ser querido que falleció en el 2018 me impactó mucho! Podía visualizar a un hombre sentado ahí mirándome a los ojos diciéndome que sea feliz! Y mientras mis hijos estaban sentados al borde de esa banca, veía a ese hombre invitándole a reflexionar, a no apresurarme y a corregir mi caminar si en necesario por amor a esos hijos, a tu familia, a mí mismo. Stuart ya no está, pero estoy yo y estás tú. Es como si ese personaje estuviera en esa silla y te hablara y te dijera aprovecha tu vida! No la desperdicies! Pero más que eso.... No vivas por vivir y no dejes morir lo que tienes adentro!. Pablo escribe a los Corintios que no desaprovechen la gracia, el amor de Dios ofrecido para salvación. Les dice que hoy es el día de salvacion 2 Corintios 6:1-2 Reina-Valera 1960 (RVR1960) "Así, pues, nosotros, como colaboradores suyos, os exhortamos también a que no recibáis en vano la gracia de Dios. Porque dice: En tiempo aceptable te he oído, Y en día de salvación te he socorrido. He aquí ahora el tiempo aceptable; he aquí ahora el día de salvación. Lee este verso en otra versión bíblica: 2 Corintios 6:1-2 Palabra de Dios para Todos (PDT) "Nosotros trabajamos junto con Dios y por eso les rogamos que no desaprovechen el generoso amor que recibieron de él. Porque Dios dice: «Te escuché en el momento preciso     y te ayudé cuando llegó el día de salvación».  ¡Escuchen! Este es el momento preciso. Hoy es el día de salvación." Hoy es el día de creerle al Señor, recibe su salvación, no pospongas más la fecha de rendirte a Él. Valoremos Su poder, Sus dones, úsalos, y sírvele hoy. No dejes morir tu sueños, tus talentos, tus propósitos personales. Restaura tu hogar, no entierres el don de perdonar, de ofrecer una nueva oportunidad, atrévete a confiar otra vez. Hoy comience a mejorar su relación con Dios, lée la biblia, busca otras versiones con un lenguage moderno, dedica más tiempo a la oración. Todo tiene su tiempo, tiempo para construir, abrazar, etc. pero a veces nos excusamos esperando el tiempo de Dios cuando muchas veces se te esta pasando el tiempo de actuar, y ese día es hoy! ya! Dejemos las excusas. Quieres o no quieres? no busquemos razones o culpar a otros por nuestra falta de determinación. Ayer murieron seres queridos de personas, perdieron algun amigo o conocido. Hoy alguien siente tristeza porque alguien fallece en una cama de cuidados intensivos. El tiempo que pasó ya se perdió. Pero hoy puedes comenzar a construir relaciones, memorias, experiencias con ese hijo distanciado, con tu esposa que por el trabajo o proyectos los descuidamos. No mires más los defectos, mira sus cualidades, algún valor que te deja esa persona. Corrige tu curso, corrige tu manera de ver las cosas, eso se llama perspectiva. Lo que ves como un problema y un obstaculo realmente puede ser tu bendición, tu escalón para tu felicidad. Una madre se quejaba con otra en el parque porque su hijo gastaba muchos zapatos y los rompia mucho. La otra madre le dijo que ojalá su hijo dañaba zapatos todos los días. La otra madre no entendía su comentario hasta que miró donde estaba ese niño... estaba en una silla de ruedas, con un par de zapatos nuevos... no podía gastarlos por su parálisis corporal. El pasto del vecino no es mas verde que el tuyo, tu pareja puede ser igual o mejor que la pareja que admiras, solo hay que invertir tiempo, perseverancia y mirar sus cualidades y no sus defectos. Explota esas ventajas de ellos que han sido opacadas por nuestras frustraciones y críticas a las debilidades y errores. Noemí regresó viuda, pobre y sin hijos. Para completar su humillación regresó con una nuera extranjera. Pero esa muchacha que parecía una carga resultó siendo la bendición de Nohemí. Un pariente se enamoró de ella, tomó el linaje del difunto hijo de Nohemí, Y Rut su nuera se casó con Booz, tuvieron un hijo que sería el ascendiente del rey David y de Jesucristo. Escucha la canción "Hoy" de Marcos Witt y te llenará de fuerzas para tomar la determinación que necesitas https://www.spreaker.com/show/consideralo-con-eduardo-rodriguez_1 Plataformas: - SPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/2EoQBzp - APPLE PODCAST: https://apple.co/2PyZLuk - GOOGLE PLAY: https://bit.ly/2ChGRnX - TUNEiN: https://bit.ly/2Dxe7bx - PLAYER FM https://player.fm/series/consideralo-con-eduardo-rodriguez - OVERCAST https://overcast.fm/itunes1373539001/consideralo-con-eduardo-rodriguez - PODBEAN https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/qhern-6a0fb/Consideralo-Con-Eduardo-Rodriguez-Podcast

Minuto 1 - Intro; estadísticas de las ciudades y países del mundo donde CONSIDERALO ha llegado; agradecimientos. Minuto 7:50 - Mensaje del difunto de la banca (reflexión) Minuto 30 - Canción "HOY" por Marcos Witt BLOG: https://consideraloblog.wordpress.com Para very fotos de la banca y la placa, visite FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/consideralo/ "MENSAJE DEL DIFUNTO DE LA BANCA" "The tragedy of life is not dead but what we Let die inside us while we are alive." Quote by Norman Cousins. "Decide to be happy, love passionately, sit and ponder, reflect don't rush, appreciate your unique journey course correct if needed". "La tragedia de la vida no es la muerte sino lo dejamos morir dentro nuestro mientras vivimos." ~Norman Cousins~ "Decide ser feliz, ama apasionadamente, siéntate y analiza, reflexiona, no te apresures, aprecia tu propio viaje, corrige tu trayecto si es necesario." ~Placa de un banco de madera en un parque de Oakville, ON. Canadá dedicado a Stuart Duncliff Gough Este verso escrito en el banco como memoria a un ser querido que falleció en el 2018 me impactó mucho! Podía visualizar a un hombre sentado ahí mirándome a los ojos diciéndome que sea feliz! Y mientras mis hijos estaban sentados al borde de esa banca, veía a ese hombre invitándole a reflexionar, a no apresurarme y a corregir mi caminar si en necesario por amor a esos hijos, a tu familia, a mí mismo. Stuart ya no está, pero estoy yo y estás tú. Es como si ese personaje estuviera en esa silla y te hablara y te dijera aprovecha tu vida! No la desperdicies! Pero más que eso.... No vivas por vivir y no dejes morir lo que tienes adentro!. Pablo escribe a los Corintios que no desaprovechen la gracia, el amor de Dios ofrecido para salvación. Les dice que hoy es el día de salvacion 2 Corintios 6:1-2 Reina-Valera 1960 (RVR1960) "Así, pues, nosotros, como colaboradores suyos, os exhortamos también a que no recibáis en vano la gracia de Dios. Porque dice: En tiempo aceptable te he oído, Y en día de salvación te he socorrido. He aquí ahora el tiempo aceptable; he aquí ahora el día de salvación. Lee este verso en otra versión bíblica: 2 Corintios 6:1-2 Palabra de Dios para Todos (PDT) "Nosotros trabajamos junto con Dios y por eso les rogamos que no desaprovechen el generoso amor que recibieron de él. Porque Dios dice: «Te escuché en el momento preciso     y te ayudé cuando llegó el día de salvación».  ¡Escuchen! Este es el momento preciso. Hoy es el día de salvación." Hoy es el día de creerle al Señor, recibe su salvación, no pospongas más la fecha de rendirte a Él. Valoremos Su poder, Sus dones, úsalos, y sírvele hoy. No dejes morir tu sueños, tus talentos, tus propósitos personales. Restaura tu hogar, no entierres el don de perdonar, de ofrecer una nueva oportunidad, atrévete a confiar otra vez. Hoy comience a mejorar su relación con Dios, lée la biblia, busca otras versiones con un lenguage moderno, dedica más tiempo a la oración. Todo tiene su tiempo, tiempo para construir, abrazar, etc. pero a veces nos excusamos esperando el tiempo de Dios cuando muchas veces se te esta pasando el tiempo de actuar, y ese día es hoy! ya! Dejemos las excusas. Quieres o no quieres? no busquemos razones o culpar a otros por nuestra falta de determinación. Ayer murieron seres queridos de personas, perdieron algun amigo o conocido. Hoy alguien siente tristeza porque alguien fallece en una cama de cuidados intensivos. El tiempo que pasó ya se perdió. Pero hoy puedes comenzar a construir relaciones, memorias, experiencias con ese hijo distanciado, con tu esposa que por el trabajo o proyectos los descuidamos. No mires más los defectos, mira sus cualidades, algún valor que te deja esa persona. Corrige tu curso, corrige tu manera de ver las cosas, eso se llama perspectiva. Lo que ves como un problema y un obstaculo realmente puede ser tu bendición, tu escalón para tu felicidad. Una madre se quejaba con otra en el parque porque su hijo gastaba muchos zapatos y los rompia mucho. La otra madre le dijo que ojalá su hijo dañaba zapatos todos los días. La otra madre no entendía su comentario hasta que miró donde estaba ese niño... estaba en una silla de ruedas, con un par de zapatos nuevos... no podía gastarlos por su parálisis corporal. El pasto del vecino no es mas verde que el tuyo, tu pareja puede ser igual o mejor que la pareja que admiras, solo hay que invertir tiempo, perseverancia y mirar sus cualidades y no sus defectos. Explota esas ventajas de ellos que han sido opacadas por nuestras frustraciones y críticas a las debilidades y errores. Noemí regresó viuda, pobre y sin hijos. Para completar su humillación regresó con una nuera extranjera. Pero esa muchacha que parecía una carga resultó siendo la bendición de Nohemí. Un pariente se enamoró de ella, tomó el linaje del difunto hijo de Nohemí, Y Rut su nuera se casó con Booz, tuvieron un hijo que sería el ascendiente del rey David y de Jesucristo. Escucha la canción "Hoy" de Marcos Witt y te llenará de fuerzas para tomar la determinación que necesitas https://www.spreaker.com/show/consideralo-con-eduardo-rodriguez_1 Plataformas: - SPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/2EoQBzp - APPLE PODCAST: https://apple.co/2PyZLuk - GOOGLE PLAY: https://bit.ly/2ChGRnX - TUNEiN: https://bit.ly/2Dxe7bx - PLAYER FM https://player.fm/series/consideralo-con-eduardo-rodriguez - OVERCAST https://overcast.fm/itunes1373539001/consideralo-con-eduardo-rodriguez - PODBEAN https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/qhern-6a0fb/Consideralo-Con-Eduardo-Rodriguez-Podcast

"Laughter is the best medicine," isn't just an old saying, it's truth. Studies have proven the benefits of laughter on the body. In this episode we focus on how laughter can be beneficial for your body.  Here are just a few of the benefits of laughter for the body,  Eases pain.  In a 1979 study, Norman Cousins discovered that "humor therapy" decreased a person's level of pain. Lowers blood pressure.  Helps prevent heart disease. People with heart disease were 40% less likely to laugh, according to studies.  Improves breathing, Stimulates circulation, Relaxes muscles. (https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/stress-relief/art-20044456) To find more resources for self care The Heart of Hospice website has separate pages for Professional Caregivers and Personal Caregivers. Don't miss reading our blog page for archived content about self care. 

Learn the power of laughter with the real-life story of Norman Cousins, Here how he used laughter when his life was on the line. Hear the of the possible benefits of laughing! You will learn and laugh if you listen! . Here are the Links mentioned in this episode! . If you want the full show notes with time stamps and any references that go with this show then visit this episode's show notes at https://burnitnutrition.com/Minicast6 . 5th Stage Keto AudioBook that also includes Ebook Learn more here: https://burnitnutrition.com/5thstageketo/ . To Get your Penny Bottle from Dry Farm Wines head to www.DryFarmWines.com/Burnit . Learn more about Jim Gaffagin at his website: Here . Help Support the Burn it Nutrition Podcast! and become a Burn it Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Burnit  . Follow Joseph Navarro on Instagram under @BurnitNutrition . Follow Joseph Navarro on Facebook under @BurnitNutrition . Here are the links to learn more about the story source of Norman Cousins Story at the show notes page: https://burnitnutrition.com/minicast6/ . Music used: Touch - Mattia Cupelli https://www.youtube.com/user/MattiaCu... & Ross Bugden Music at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQKGLOK2FqmVgVwYferltKQ . If you have a story that can help motivate others, then please send me them to info@BurnitNutrition.com It can be a true story or fictional . The Burn it Motivational Mini Cast we bring inspiration with the use of short stories to help inspire and fuel the greatness inside of you! This podcast will share true stories from the lives of those who achieved greatness through hardship, struggle, resilience, and passion. . We will also share fictional stories with just the right message you need to hear to help keep you driven to be the very best version of yourself! . The show is hosted by Fitness & Nutrition Coach Joseph Navarro who went through his own transformation, losing 60lbs of pure fat in 7 Months. . Joseph Navarro is also the Host of the Burn it Nutrition Podcast, a full-length podcast that dives deep into topics of fitness and nutrition where he interviews some of the leading minds in health! . Subscribe to both shows for weekly content that is unlike any other! Tune in and brace yourself for it's time to let it Burn!! . Thank You for Listening!! Notice of Affiliate Disclosure with Dry Farm Wines . Please read the full medical disclaimer  burnitnutrition.com/medical-disclaimer/

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It was more than humor.  He used humor to change a mindset of an illness.

This is the second in our series on using humor and laughter as part of self care.  Laughter has many positive benefits for your mind, body, and spirit.   In this episode we focus on how laughter can benefit your body.   Eases pain.  In a 1979 study, Norman Cousins discovered that "humor therapy" decreased a person's level of pain. Lowers blood pressure.  Helps prevent heart disease. People with heart disease were 40% less likely to laugh, according to studies.  Improves breathing, stimulates circulation, and relaxes muscles. (see https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/stress-relief/art-20044456) So when you need a good laugh, here are some of our best recommendations. Spend time with children. Children laugh over 300 times a day, and their laughter is contagious.  Watch funny YouTube videos.  Hang out with friends who love to laugh. Share a joke with a friend.  You'll both benefit from the laugh.  Don't miss our other episodes in this series. Episode 072 on How Humor Affects the Mind, and Episode 074 on How Humor Affects the Spirit. Visit our website for more resources about self care, hospice, and caregiving at www.theheartofhospice.com. You can also find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.  

Health maintenance requires more than exercise and a healthy diet. Stress reduction, mindfulness and humor are important additions for optimal health. Norman Cousins cured his debilitating autoimmune diseases with the help of laughter. Laughter increases endorphins, oxytocin and can burn calories to assist in weight reduction. Laughter can reduce anxiety, depression, stress, as well as reducing blood glucose levels, pain perception, and the risk for heart attacks. Learn about humor, how it affects our brain and physiology and its health benefits.

Health maintenance requires more than exercise and a healthy diet. Stress reduction, mindfulness and humor are important additions for optimal health. Norman Cousins cured his debilitating autoimmune diseases with the help of laughter. Laughter increases endorphins, oxytocin and can burn calories to assist in weight reduction. Laughter can reduce anxiety, depression, stress, as well as reducing blood glucose levels, pain perception, and the risk for heart attacks. Learn about humor, how it affects our brain and physiology and its health benefits.

If you've ever wanted more energy, and greater health in your life, then do we have the Living Bliss show for you! Today I'll be talking with Dr. Norman Shealy, health pioneer, founder of the American Holistic Medical Association, and the author of many visionary books including 90 Days to Self-Health, The Health Remedies Sourcebook, and Living Bliss, Major Discoveries Along the Holistic Path.  Today we'll talk about conscientious and energy. How to find more energy, generate more energy, and use it wisely for lifelong health, and vitality. That plus we'll talk about heart chakra openings, visits from guides, copper pyramids and tessla coils, and what in the world Usher's Green Stripe Scotch and chocolate covered Grasshoppers has to do with anything Energizing & Healing Self-Improvement & Self-Help Topics Include: How does Dr. Norman Shealy have so much energy at nearly age 84 What he starts the day with How you can retrain the nervous system to overcome chronic pain What your unfinished emotional hang-ups have to do with pain Why must work on anger, guilt, anxiety and depression are interference with self control How autogenic training can help you with your emotions (and even with the election) How to bring more relaxation into your life What does conscientiousness mean? What's the cause of at least 75 of human health challenges What are the healthiest foods to eat Why exercise gives you more energy, not less What we need to do for adequate sleep What texting does to your quality and depth of sleep What's the danger health-wise, and society-wise of cell phones How he works with Caroline Myss What are the spiritual and health ‘knowings' that Dr. Norman Shealy has received What can be done to regenerate telomeres How attitude makes all the difference in the world What's the importance of doing something to help other people What he means ‘I didn't have the courage this life to choose abusive parents' How do we shift our minds to move past fear How do relax and learn how to let go, of fears, pain, and more. Why it's so important to surrender and give your challenges to God What's the healing power of laughter (Norman Cousins and the Anatomy of an Illness) normshealy.com Dr. Norman Shealy On How To Have More Energy, Find Your Greatest Health & Live Your Greatest Life! + Guided Meditation! Holistic Medicine | Inspirational | Motivational | Spiritual | Spirituality | Motivational | Self-Improvement | Self-Help | Inspire For More Info Visit: www.InspireNationShow.com

Once called by Norman Cousins, “An accomplished court jester to humanity,” David Ellzey is a transformative speaker, entertainer, author, and mentor – who has inspired a quarter of a million people worldwide to explore the oneness of humanity and of … Continue reading →

Peace is not possible without forgiveness. Martin Luther King once said, “Forgiveness is not an occasional act; it is a permanent attitude.”  Forgiveness actually benefits your heart health and your mental well-being.  It is a daily act of living a life of peace.  "Life is an adventure in forgiveness," writer and editor Norman Cousins once stated.  Join us for some tips to help make forgiveness a part of your daily life. Forgivenss can be very difficult.  However, it is much easier to do than living with resentment.  Forgivenss allows you to learn the lessons of life and move foward.  It is important to forgive yourself and others even when they don't ask for it. ***Please note, technical challenges - part of the recording is missing, we don't know what happened.  But if you go here you can read the missing parts.   Mark and Kally Indigo Mountain:  Wellness, Toys & Gifts Follow us and keep up with us on Facebook.

Shawn Sudershan Chhabra-Dash Diet: Concluding Chapter: Heart Health, High Blood Pressure, Cholesterol, Hypertension, Wt. Management Conclusion   There’s a reason that the Dash Diet is so successful and why it has helped patients for years, not only to lower their blood pressure but also to lose weight. You are going to love how well this can work for you but you have to give it the platform for which to work through. You have to get yourself ready for what will ultimately be your greatest success in your life, but the journey begins with you. As you have seen, the Dash Diet works because it works off of simple but highly effective health principles as the foundation. You will get to enjoy eating, but in the right way. You need a healthy lifestyle to set the platform and then it’s about eliminating sugar, getting rid of the wrong carbohydrates, and turning away from the wrong foods and substances such as excess salt. These are solid concepts that you should already be using, and now it’s up to you to put them to work in your life. It’s about what you eat and how you eat it, but it’s also about ensuring that you exercise. It’s about getting plenty of rest and just truly learning to take care of yourself for that will always be instrumental to your success in such a program. Though you may be sure that you have tried everything in the past, this time will be different because you are working through a well established, healthy, and proven weight loss program that will give you great results. You are going to feel better, you are going to get healthier, and you are going to lose the weight slower but keep it off for good. This is the way that weight loss was intended to be and this journey will work so long as you stick with the program and really work to overcome previous obstacles. This is going to be as successful as you allow it to be, and that means that you put forth the effort needed to keep the weight off. This is the right program and the right approach and if you embrace it and really make it work in your life, then you are going to absolutely love how you feel. There are great things ahead for you and if you maintain a confidence and willingness to make it all work in your life then your life will be richer for it. This is how you take off the weight and keep it off for good—this is how you become the person that you want to be and enjoy the life that you so richly deserve!   “Each patient carries his own doctor inside him.” ― Norman Cousins, Anatomy Of An Illness   Learn How to Lose Weight Fast with Dash Diet Detox, Cleansing Diet, Glycemic Index, Lose 1 Pound Per Week! And Keep It Off!

The NBC University Theater. December 12, 1948. NBC net. "After Many A Summer Dies The Swan".  The famous portrait of a quest for eternal life in the unique culture of California. Alan Hale, Albert Harris (composer, conductor), Aldous Huxley (author), Andrew C. Love (director), Don Stanley (announcer), Donald Morrison, Earl Keen, Ernest Kinoy (writer), Henry Russell (composer, conductor), Lynn Whitney, Marlene Ames, Norman Cousins, Paul Henreid, Ralph Montgomery, Ramsay Hale, Theodore Von Eltz, Tony Barrett.NBC University Theater 48-12-12 (020) After Many a Summer Dies the Swan.mp3

Nancy Tomes, professor of history at Stony Brook University, reflects on the impact of Norman Cousins’ groundbreaking 1976 article and his subsequent efforts to change the definition of the “good” patient. The lecture is sponsored by the George Dock Society for the History of Medicine. This is part of the Walter Jarvis Barlow Lecture series.

Living in Unlimited Way, Process of Staying Totally in Game of Life from Victoria Bowmann, Ph.D. at Global Information Network Lecture: As a holistic practitioner for over 30 years Victoria Bowmann has witnessed many interesting miracles with her clients and in her own life. Her mission in life to help people came from her own struggles with allergies as a young child. In this portion of a lecture to the Global Information Network she talks about the miracle of Norman Cousins, who overcame a terminal illness by focusing on laughing and happiness, and expands the topic to focus on living totally and finding a way to bring the best into our lives. For more information about Victoria Bowmann, Ph.D. go to www.MyRealHealth.com. Victoria Bowmann, Ph.D. is holistic practitioner, author of You Gotta Have Guts! The Natural Way to Enhance G.I. Health with more than 30 years of expertise in cleansing, detoxification, digestive and gastro-intestinal (GI) health. In demand for public speaking and an ongoing guest expert on radio and TV Shows, her mission in life came from her own struggles with allergies and a predisposition to arthritis and other genetic ailments. Bowmann began in earnest at a young age to research alternative treatments to invasive conventional approaches. Bowmann honed in on the importance of cleansing and detoxification as a major factor in optimizing health. She created a widely used manual on reflorastation, a technique used to reintroduce healthy bacteria into the bowel following a colon hydrotherapy. Over the past three decades, Bowmann has successfully utilized her method of reflorastation and propriety blend of probiotics to treat and deliver the optimal results to her patients. Her technique is now used by natural therapists worldwide. In fact, as a pioneer in probiotic research, Bowmann has traveled internationally to educate other colon therapists and physicians and has personally trained technicians at the Paracelsus Clinic in Lustmuhle, Switzerland. She has been interviewed on television and radio and has delivered numerous presentations across the nation and abroad. She is also a regular contributor to several national publications, such as: • Explore! for the professional • Public Health Alert • Naturopathic Doctor’s News and Review In her book released this June (2009), You Gotta Have GUTS: The Natural Way to Enhance GI Health, Bowmann shares her extensive knowledge in layman’s terms and touts the relationship between GI health and overall well-being. For three decades she has operated a private holistic therapy practice in Phoenix, Ariz., where she creates treatment plans designed to detoxify the body and restore a greater degree of vitality to the individual. A self-proclaimed “bodywork devotee,” Bowmann is extensively educated on integrated healing and natural medicine. After first studying business at Arizona State University, she went on to become a licensed massage and colon therapist in the state of Arizona. She earned her Ph.D. in Homeopathy and Natural Medicine from Westbrook University as well as a Doctorate in Homeopathic Medicine from the British Institute of Homeopathy. Bowmann’s interests include travel, mysticism, horseback riding, reading, and warm water sports. She is a vibrant individual who lives by a simple motto: “Happiness is a choice.” She currently resides in Phoenix and has one married son and four grandsons. For more information about Victoria Bowmann, visit her website at www.myrealhealth.com

On today's show we interview speaker, author, and entertainer, Hillary Saffran. Then it's another Humans Being Human Open edition with Maggie and Matt and some monkey business at the DC Zoo. We wrap up with our Simply Human Tip of the Week which is don't fall for the "magic pill gimmick". Before we talk to Hillary, Rick and I discuss funny old people. Can Rick's dad tie his own shoes? We talk to Hillary about being a clown, stress management, scary clowns, Alaska, Laughing in the Rain, howdyjeff.com, overmedicated people, fixing problems at the root, finding humor in the situation, The Anatomy of an Illness by Norman Cousins, laughter yoga clubs - Madan Kataria, certified laughter leader certification, midnight sun, laughing and learning. Thanks for listening. Tell a friend and leave a review on iTunes! STUFF WE TALK ABOUT: First World Problems video ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFuLSB73ciU ) howdyjeff.com ( http://www.howdyjeff.com/ ) Laughing in the Rain book ( http://bookstore.balboapress.com/Products/SKU-000682707/Laughing-in-the-Rain.aspx ) Anatomy of an Illness: As Perceived by the Patient (Twentieth Anniversary Edition) ( http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0393326845/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0393326845&linkCode=as2&tag=thesimhumlif-20&linkId=WYLQ75TLVXUGNSJE ) HillarySaffran.com ( http://hillarysaffran.com/ ) LaughterisHealth.com ( http://laughterishealth.com/ ) Musical Hugs for the Young Child ( http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008CHFU9Y/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B008CHFU9Y&linkCode=as2&tag=thesimhumlif-20&linkId=EWFXUKV54YLWNAG2 ) Laughter Yoga ( http://www.laughteryoga.org/english/diary/doctor_profile/26 ) Hillary's videos ( http://hillarysaffran.com/video-gallery ) --------------------- nutreince - caltonnutrition ( http://www.caltonnutrition.com/affiliate.html?p=simplyhuman52&w=nutprod ) ($10simplyhuman) SkinnyFat ( http://www.caltonnutrition.com/affiliate.html?p=simplyhuman52&w=skinnyfatprod ) ($5simplyhuman) simplyhumanlifestyle.com ( http://simplyhumanlifestyle.com/ ) The Simply Human Kids page ( http://simplyhumanlifestyle.com/simplyhumankids ) The Simply Human MOMS page ( http://simplyhumanlifestyle.com/simply-human-moms/ ) The Simply Human YouTube channel ( http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbJ0Q0GzEPzvFWDWTM-kvhw ) The Simply Human Facebook page ( http://facebook.com/simplyhumanlifestyle ) Subscribe to the Simply Human Podcast ( https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-simply-human-podcast/id722924013 ) on iTunes Listen to the Podcast on Stitcher ( http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/simply-human-podcast/the-simply-human-podcast?refid=stpr ) simplyhumanlifestyle@gmail.com simplyhumanrick@gmail.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-simply-human-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We’ve all heard that laughter is the best medicine. If you’re old enough you may recall Norman Cousins 1979 book, Anatomy of An Illness. Norman Cousins was the editor of the Saturday Review magazine and he had come down with a serious, life threatening disease and he decided to treat himself using laughter. I seem […] The post Shrink Rap Radio – Laughter As Medicine appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Can luminaries of history inspire and teach coaches and players how to be more resilient, believe in self, gain courage, create self-vision, deal with harsh realities and learn to do the right thing? You be the judge. This show brings you messages from these great voices: Robert Kennedy, Helen Keller, Winston Churchill, Nelson Mandella, Margaret Mead, Thomas Edison, Norman Cousins, … Read more about this episode...

If someone were to share a system for you to get more fee paid speaking engagements, would you tune in to learn how? Your time is now, Turnkey Speaker Booking Systems', Mary McKay leads the way when it comes to systematizing the booking process. How do I know this? I attended Mary's speaker coaching program and it resulted in more speaking engagements for me and it will do the same for you. Mary has worked with Dr. Wayne Dyer, Charles Kuralt, Dr. Norman Cousins, Norman Vincent Peale, Paul Harvey, Art Linkletter, Robert Schuller, Elizabeth Kubler-Ross, Captain Gerald Coffee, Les Brown, Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen, just to name a few and she will work with you to help you learn how to systematize your booking process as well. To register for Mary McKay's 10-week group coaching go to: http://www.turnkeyspeaker.com/groupcoaching/ Tune in on Tuesday, August 31, at 7:00pm (EDT).

Aristotle said, "The gods, too, are fond of a joke."  Who can doubt the benefit of laughter?  The famous writer, Norman Cousins, is said to have cured his cancer with laughter.  What does every woman say she is looking for in a man?  A good sense of humor.   Today’s guest, Leigh Anne Jasheway-Bryant, author of Don’t Get Mad, Get Funny: A Light-Hearted Approach to Stress Management, believes it is her mission to help the world become saner and healthier through humor. Jasheway-Bryant has written fifteen books.  In 2003, she won the Erma Bombeck Award for Humor Writing, which probably explains why she has laugh lines on her face, her stomach, and oddly, her pancreas. She is a stress management and humor expert, health educator, comedy writer, and stand-up comic. Her mission, if she decides to accept it, is to help the world become healthier and more sane through laughter.  Leigh Anne claims to be the kind of girl who, as Mae West said, “Climbed the ladder of success wrong by wrong.”

Pain Relief in pairs! Place your hands on your partners' pain, and laugh yourself silly! Hey, place your hands on your own pain, or place your hands on your head and laugh! That's what we did today on "Four Directions Laugh Radio"! Wooo Hoooo!! Have a GREAT Life!!!

Natural Anti-depressant. Laughter! Deep breathing techniques,laughter exercises, dancing, clapping and empowering, positive chat and Laughter Prayers to loved ones is what you will experience with Miss Lafalot and Laughing Lady