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Welcome to a new episode of "Doing Well: The Wellbeing Science Insights Podcast." Host, Lu Ngo, will embark on the journey into "The Healing Power of Humor." Lu is joined by Steven M. Sultanoff, a licensed psychologist, accomplished professor, professional speaker, and former president of the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor (AATH). With over 38 years of invaluable experience in the field, Steven is an internationally recognized authority in therapeutic humor. Together, they delve into a comprehensive exploration of humor's incredible healing prowess and how it can be harnessed to enrich your overall well-being. In this conversation, the distinction between therapeutic humor and everyday humor is unveiled. Discover how the therapeutic aspect of humor can be an agent of positive transformation for both yourself and those around you. Steven, with his wealth of knowledge, offers insights into integrating humor into your daily life, even in situations that might initially appear uncomfortable. Keep an ear out for some classic jokes that Steven shares. Tune in, and let the healing power of humor uplift your spirits and enrich your well-being. Connect with Steven M. Sultanoff's social media on: Website:  http://www.mycematters.com and http://www.humormatters.com Produced by the Wellbeing Science Labs, a division of LMSL, the Life Management Science Labs.  Explore LMSL at https://lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/ and visit http://we.lmsl.net/ for additional information about Wellbeing Science Labs. Follow us on social media to stay updated: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wellbeingsciencelabs  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellbeing.science.labs/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wellbeing.science.labs/  LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/showcase/wellbeing-science-labs  Twitter: https://twitter.com/WeScienceLabs  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wellbeing.science.labs   Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com.au/wellbeingsciencelabs/  You can also subscribe and listen to our podcasts on your preferred podcasting platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/doing-well-the-wellbeing-science-insights-podcast/id1648515329  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/63Gni7VN4Ca6IicSuttwQL  Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/7cd001d1-b7ba-4b22-a0f3-17c1a9c6e818/doing-well-the-wellbeing-science-insights-podcast  iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/338-doing-well-the-wellbeing-s-102890038/  Podbean: https://wellbeingscienceinsights.podbean.com/  PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/3402363  Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/doing-well-the-wellbeing-scien-4914859  Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL3dlbGxiZWluZ3NjaWVuY2VpbnNpZ2h0cy9mZWVkLnhtbA   

We are taking a break for a few weeks and revisiting renovation stories from the past few years. This one is a cautionary tale with a happy ending, originally published as episode 88. Mitra Shahri is a well known and very successful attorney licensed to practice law in Oregon and California. After giving up on the idea of ever finding love, she bought her first ever property, a 2 bedroom 2 bath penthouse unit in a sought after downtown highrise in Portland Oregon with amazing views of river and mountains. She hired a general contractor with a great reputation that was highly recommended by several credible friends. A project that was scheduled to be completed in 3 months and for $55,000, turned into a 2-year nighmare that cost her over $250,000 and invited a lawsuit against her by a flooded unit 9 floors below her. The project came to a halt after she fired the second general contractor. Frustrated, she took over the project on her own. She hired several subcontractors to fix the mistakes and complete the project. Three months later, she owned a beautiful overpriced unit that she had to sell at a $400,000 loss a year later during the housing market crash. Why did she have to sell? Because she had fallen head over heels in love with the electrical contractor she had hired to finish the project. The two bought a house together after they were married and since have purchased several residential and commerical buildings which they have renovated acting as general contractors. Mitra is an author and a women's empowerment keynote speaker. She is the founder and CEO of Laughter-At-Law™, a humorous Continuing Legal Education Series for attorneys. Mitra is a member of the National Speakers Association (NSA) and the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor (AATH). Her hobby is writing legal humor and performing stand-up legal comedy.Thanks so much for being with us this week. Please see the episode enhancement for this and other episodes at talkinghomerenovations.comDo you have feedback you would like to share? Would you like to be a guest on the podcast? Email me at thehousemaven@talkinghomerenovations.comIf you enjoyed this episode, please share it with your friendsDon't forget to subscribe to the show and get automatic updates every Wednesday morning with the latest episode of Talking Home Renovations with the House Maven. Click here to get the episode enhancements sent directly to your inbox every week.Reviews and ratings help my show gain traction and credibility. Please leave a review here- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-home-renovations-with-the-house-maven/id1481716218Follow me on instagram: @talkinghomerenovationsJoin me on Facebook: Talking Home RenovationsFollow me on Twitter: @talkinghomerenoJoin me on TikTok: @The House MavenTalking Home Renovations with the House Maven is part of Gabl Media, the largest, most engaged AEC network on the planet. Visit www.Gablmedia.com for great content. Sign up for the weekly newsletter- I send out the episode enhancements every Wednesday morning, sign up hereMusic at the beginning and end of the episode is The House Maven's Jig, written and performed by Neil Pearlman,

Not every choice has to be well thought out, over examined, and agonized over. Sometimes all it takes is one accidental step to open up a new world you'd never have thought possible.    That's what happened to Leigh Anne Jasheway when she accidentally became a comedian in her late 30s. She then ditched her job and moved across the country to create a non-traditional career with comedy at its core.    Connect to Leigh Anne: Website: https://www.accidentalcomic.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leighannejasheway Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leigh-anne-jasheway-a172394/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0kWvoaW8hu6PWSCozLOBgg Email: lajfun@accidentalcomic.com  (best way to contact is email)   Connect to Genea: Website: http://geneabarnes.com/ Book a Call with Genea: https://bookacallwithgenea.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geneabarnes/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@geneabarnes   Leigh Anne's bio: Leigh Anne Jasheway, M.P.H. (master of public health/mistress of public humor) is a stress management expert and stand-up/improv comedian. For the past quarter century, she has spoken at 30-40 conferences and workshops every year and is a member of the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor (AATH). She is the author of 28 books, including Don't Get Mad, Get Funny; 101 Comedy Games for Children and Grown-Ups; Date Me, Date My Dog; and The Stressed-Out Woman's Guide to Letting Go with Laughter. She won the national Erma Bombeck Humor Writing Award for her true story on how her first mammogram caught on fire. She runs an improv troupe slowly and founded the annual NW Women's Comedy Festival.

TITLE  The Rebellious Widow: A Practical Guide to Love and Life After Loss GUEST  Jill Johnson-Young, LCSW EPISODE OVERVIEW  Jill talks about the impetus for writing her newest book, "The Rebellious Widow: Reclaiming Life and Love after Loss," which came from the blogs she wrote through the deaths of both of her wives. Jill’s book is a guide to successfully navigate and grow through terminal illness, death, and recovery from being widowed. She wants readers to use it to be prepared for what's coming, from a "boots on the ground" organizing and business that has to get done, to setting boundaries so their process is their own, and it’s not driven by the Widow Rules.  HIGHLIGHTS Jill really talks about how to cope with the resistance widows meet when they decide how they want to do their own grief, from the comments they hear to challenges about their decisions, as well as just how to manage all the people who want to say something helpful but end up hurting the grieving person. Jill also covers who will benefit from the book- people facing chronic illness with a partner that could become terminal, couples preparing for entering hospice or on hospice, new widows, and the families and friends who want to support or understand them, and therapists who might need a guide for doing effective grief work. Jill also suggests that Widow’s Groups would be able to use her book and the worksheets and exercises available online through the book's own website.    GUEST BIO Jill Johnson-Young, LCSW, is an author, CEO, and therapist specializing in end of life and chronic illness, grief and loss, and dementia, and provides Critical Incident Stress Debriefing when a death occurs in a workplace. As CEO of Central Counseling Services in Riverside and Murrieta, California, she and her business partner created a space for healing that is safe for those who have experienced loss & trauma, and makes it possible for clients to grow and heal. She is a certified by the Grief Recovery Institute, and has created a training and certification for providing grief groups based on her “Finish, Reorganize and Reenter” process, with a full solution focused and secular curriculum for groups and retreats. Jill spent more than a decade with hospice as a medical social worker, and director of social workers, chaplains and grief staff for a large hospice covering more than 3,000 square miles. Jill was part of making her community dementia friendly as a Purple City, and facilitates a dementia support group that is now online and open to all. As a clinician Jill works with clients and families facing dementia, end of life, chronic illness, grief and loss of all kinds, and geriatric and aging issues. She also coaches those who have had a very recent loss in how to manage the immediate aftermath of a death, and therapists in helping grieving and dementia clients. She loves speaking about those areas on the national level. Her sense of humor fosters better learning. Her goal is to make therapists better at recognizing grief and dementia and knowing how to help clients effectively and with all the areas of life they impact. Jill came to her chosen areas of expertise through her extensive hospice experience and became a subject expert on grief after being widowed twice and marrying the funeral director who took care of both her late wives. Her second wife died as a result of Lewy Body Dementia. She is a member of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), and the American Association for Therapeutic Humor (AATH).  Jill  has a website with resources for therapists and anyone interested in learning more about grief and dementia, www.jilljohnson-young.com, and one for grievers, www.yourpaththroughgrief.com.  She also co-hosts a weekly grief chat with Debra Joy Hart, “Humor, Grace and Grief” on Facebook Live. Her book “The Rebellious Widow: A practical guide to love and life after loss” will be out in March, 2021 in bookstores, online and in ebook format.  She now spends quiet evenings with Stacie in the mortuary several nights a week. They share their life with three adult daughters, two grandsons, and a small herd of Oodles, who normally go to work and presentations with her. In the current pandemic they help out at home.  PODCAST HOST Patricia Young hosts the podcast Unapologetically Sensitive, and she works with Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) helping them to understand their HSP traits, and turning their perceived shortcomings into superpowers. Patricia is passionate about providing education to help HSPs and non-HSPs understand and truly appreciate the amazing gifts they have to offer. Patricia works globally online with HSPs providing coaching. Patricia also facilitates online groups for HSPs that focus on building community and developing skills (identifying your superpowers, boundaries, perfectionism, dealing with conflict, mindfulness, embracing emotions, creating a lifestyle that supports the HSP, communication and more). LINKS Jill’s Links Website-- www.jilljohnsonyoung.com  Website--www.centralcounselingservices.net  Facebook--https://www.facebook.com/grieftalker/ Facebook--https://www.facebook.com/Riversidedementiasupport/ Instagram--https://www.instagram.com/jilljohnsonyounglcsw/ LinkedIn--https://www.linkedin.com/in/jilljohnsonyoung/.  My pet is sick: It’s time to say goodbye by Jill Johnson-Young Someone is sick: How do I say Goodbye? By Jill Johnson-Young Someone I love just died: What happens now? By Jill Johnson-Young Your own path through grief; A workbook for your journey to recovery by Jill Johnson-Young Amazon link for Jill’s books-- https://www.amazon.com/Jill-A.-Johnson-Young-LCSW/e/B07NPT5NYQ%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share Episode 47: 20+ ways to manage change and loss through the holidays with Jill Johnson-Young https://unapologeticallysensitive.com/episode-47/ Episode 78 When Your Fur Person Dies with Jill Johnson-Young-- https://unapologeticallysensitive.com/episode-78/ Patricia’s Links HSP Online Course--https://unapologeticallysensitive.com/hsp-online-groups/ Unapologetically Sensitive Merchandise-- https://patriciayounglcsw.com/product-category/merchandise/  Online HSP Course Materials (no group included) https://patriciayounglcsw.com/product-category/hsp-classes/  Podcast Survey-- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe-fAYIyFgVb0VHlDorfm8ZdXClCcYDlv0cSP2RXZSZY16SIQ/viewform Receive the top 10 most downloaded episodes of the podcast-- https://www.subscribepage.com/e6z6e6  Sign up for the Newsletter-- https://www.subscribepage.com/y0l7d4  To write a review in itunes:  click on this link https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/unapologetically-sensitive/id1440433481?mt=2  select “listen on Apple Podcasts” chose “open in itunes” choose “ratings and reviews” click to rate the number of starts click “write a review” Website--www.unapologeticallysensitive.com Facebook-- https://www.facebook.com/Unapologetically-Sensitive-2296688923985657/ Closed/Private Facebook group Unapologetically Sensitive-- https://www.facebook.com/groups/2099705880047619/ Closed/Private Facebook group for therapists and healers-- https://www.facebook.com/groups/208565440423641/ Instagram-- https://www.instagram.com/unapologeticallysensitive/ Youtube-- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOE6fodj7RBdO3Iw0NrAllg/videos?view_as=subscriber Tik Tok-- https://www.tiktok.com/@hsppodcast e-mail-- unapologeticallysensitive@gmail.com Show hashtag--#unapologeticallysensitive  Shelly Aaron Productions—ShellyAaronProductions@gmail.com Music-- Gravel Dance by Andy Robinson www.andyrobinson.com

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

TITLE How Do We Navigate The Holidays During a Global Pandemic  GUEST  Jill Johnson-Young, LCSW EPISODE OVERVIEW  Jill is a grief expert, and she talks about options for the holidays.  What if we can’t be together? What if we’ve lost loved ones due to COVID? How do we handle politics at the table? What about those struggling because they have lost jobs? How do we include them without them feeling burdened? What should we remember? What are some bright spots? How can we create new traditions? How can we honor those we’ve lost. Aren’t we going to upset folks if we talk about the people who have died?  GUEST BIO Jill Johnson-Young, LCSW, is an author, CEO, and therapist specializing in end of life and chronic illness, grief and loss, and dementia, and provides Critical Incident Stress Debriefing when a death occurs in a workplace. As CEO of Central Counseling Services in Riverside and Murrieta,  California, she and her business partner created a space for healing that is safe for those who have experienced loss & trauma, and makes it possible for clients to grow and heal. She is a certified by the Grief Recovery Institute,  and has created a training and certification for providing grief groups based on her “Finish, Reorganize and Reenter” process, with a full solution focused and secular curriculum for groups and retreats. Jill spent more than a decade with hospice as a medical social worker, and director of social workers, chaplains and grief staff for a large hospice covering more than 3,000 square miles. Jill was part of making her community dementia-friendly as a Purple City, and facilitates a dementia support group that is now online and open to all. As a clinician, Jill works with clients and families facing dementia, end of life, chronic illness, grief and loss of all kinds, and geriatric and aging issues. She also coaches those who have had a very recent loss in how to manage the immediate aftermath of a death, and therapists in helping grieving and dementia clients. She loves speaking about those areas on the national level. Her sense of humor fosters better learning. Her goal is to make therapists better at recognizing grief and dementia and knowing how to help clients effectively and with all the areas of life they impact. Jill came to her chosen areas of expertise through her extensive hospice experience and became a subject expert on grief after being widowed twice and marrying the funeral director who took care of both her late wives. Her second wife died as a result of Lewy Body Dementia. She is a member of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), and the American Association for Therapeutic Humor (AATH).  Jill  has a website with resources for therapists and anyone interested in learning more about grief and dementia, www.jilljohnson-young.com, and one for grievers, www.yourpaththroughgrief.com.  She also co-hosts a weekly grief chat with Debra Joy Hart, “Humor, Grace and Grief” on Facebook Live. Her book “The Rebellious Widow: A practical guide to love and life after loss” will be out in March,  2021 in bookstores, online and in ebook format.  She now spends quiet evenings with Stacie in the mortuary several nights a week. They share their life with three adult daughters, two grandsons, and a small herd of Oodles, who normally go to work and presentations with her. In the current pandemic they help out at home.  PODCAST HOST Patricia Young hosts the podcast Unapologetically Sensitive, and works with Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) helping them to understand their HSP traits, and turning their perceived shortcomings into superpowers. Patricia is passionate about providing education to help HSPs and non-HSPs understand and truly appreciate the amazing gifts they have to offer. Patricia works globally online with HSPs providing coaching. Patricia also facilitates online groups for HSPs that focus on building community and developing skills (identifying your superpowers, boundaries, perfectionism, dealing with conflict, mindfulness, embracing emotions, creating a lifestyle that supports the HSP, communication, and more). LINKS Jill’ Links Website-- www.jilljohnsonyoung.com  Website--www.centralcounselingservices.net  Facebook--https://www.facebook.com/grieftalker/ Facebook--https://www.facebook.com/Riversidedementiasupport/ Instagram--https://www.instagram.com/jilljohnsonyounglcsw/ LinkedIn--https://www.linkedin.com/in/jilljohnsonyoung/.  My pet is sick: It’s time to say goodbye by Jill Johnson-Young Someone is sick: How do I say Goodbye? By Jill Johnson-Young Someone I love just died: What happens now? By Jill Johnson-Young Your own path through grief; A workbook for your journey to recovery by Jill Johnson-Young Amazon link for Jill’s books-- https://www.amazon.com/Jill-A.-Johnson-Young-LCSW/e/B07NPT5NYQ%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share Episode 47: 20+ ways to manage change and loss through the holidays with Jill Johnson-Young https://unapologeticallysensitive.com/episode-47/ Episode 78 When Your Fur Person Dies with Jill Johnson-Young-- https://unapologeticallysensitive.com/episode-78/ Patricia’s Links HSP Online Course--https://unapologeticallysensitive.com/hsp-online-groups/ Podcast Survey-- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe-fAYIyFgVb0VHlDorfm8ZdXClCcYDlv0cSP2RXZSZY16SIQ/viewform Receive the top 10 most downloaded episodes of the podcast-- https://www.subscribepage.com/e6z6e6  To write a review in itunes:  click on this link https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/unapologetically-sensitive/id1440433481?mt=2  select “listen on Apple Podcasts” chose “open in itunes” choose “ratings and reviews” click to rate the number of starts click “write a review” Website--www.unapologeticallysensitive.com Facebook-- https://www.facebook.com/Unapologetically-Sensitive-2296688923985657/ Closed/Private Facebook group Unapologetically Sensitive-- https://www.facebook.com/groups/2099705880047619/ Closed/Private Facebook group for therapists and healers-- https://www.facebook.com/groups/208565440423641/ Instagram-- https://www.instagram.com/unapologeticallysensitive/ Youtube-- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOE6fodj7RBdO3Iw0NrAllg/videos?view_as=subscriber Tik Tok-- https://www.tiktok.com/@hsppodcast e-mail-- unapologeticallysensitive@gmail.com Show hashtag--#unapologeticallysensitive  Shelly Aaron Productions—https://www.shellyaaron.com/ Music-- Gravel Dance by Andy Robinson www.andyrobinson.com

Laughter is indeed often the best medicine. In this episode, humor expert Jim-Bob Williams joins Ann and Ursula for an exploration of how humor can help us get through, well, anything, including a global pandemic. We'll look at the science behind why humor helps with stress and uncertainty, and probably tell a few jokes as well! About Jim-Bob Williams Talented.  Handsome. Accomplished.  Jim-Bob Williams knows a lot of people like that.   Jim-Bob practiced the principles of therapeutic humor during his career as an engineer and manager for two major chemical companies.  Humor and levity helped in many stressful situations, such as mergers, compliance audits, and systems upsets at work, and the loss of his youngest son to overdose in 2019. It wasn’t until he retired that Jim-Bob realized there was scientific method to his madness. He joined the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor AATH to become certified certifiable!  He serves as AATH Secretary and on the Illuminutty, AATH’s Research Council, and as one of the class clowns of Humor Academy (Level II). Owner of Jimusho LLC ( motto: Making the Workplace Better Through Humor), he and wife Christine live in St. Albans, WV. 

"To truly laugh, you must be able to take your pain and play with it." - Charlie Chaplin If you're like me, you've been in the house for about a month and maybe finding the funny to cope is becoming a little harder to do.  Don't fret....we at AATH have your back and have decided to bring another expert on the show to share his wisdom on how to cope during the coronavirus! This episode brings the wit and wisdom of Dr. Steve Sultanoff.  Steve has been on the show before and, if you've heard him, you know that HE HAS GOT THE GOODS!  We talk about how to deal with anxiety, hope, despair and (of course) humor.  I know you're going to get as much out of this episode as I did so ENJOY!! More on Steve... Steven Sultanoff, PhD is a psychologist, professor (Pepperdine University), professional speaker, past president of the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor (AATH), and internationally recognized expert on therapeutic humor.  He has offered over 300 live continuing education and training workshops as well as creating numerous online programs on a variety of clinical topics including clinical supervision, cognitive behavioral therapy, humor, and emotional intelligence. With over 30 years in the therapeutic humor field, he has authored many innovative articles and written a pioneering chapter on Humor in Psychotherapy. Dr. Sultanoff has appeared on The Morning Show, STARZ, Lifetime, and PBS and is frequently quoted in publications such as Time, Prevention, USA Today, Forbes, etc., and has received the AATH “Lifetime Achievement Award.” He provides live and online therapeutic humor continuing education (www.aatbs.com), and his web site (humormatters.com) offers a wealth of information on therapeutic humor.  Music from https://filmmusic.io"Run Amok" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Mary Kay Morrison's lifelong work as a speaker, author, and educator includes integrating what we know about applying cognitive research on both the emotions (particularity humor) and movement to learning, stress reduction, and maximizing life. Mary Kay is founder and director of Humor Quest and serves as Past President of the Board of Directors for the Association of Applied and Therapeutic Humor (AATH). She talks to us about joy-flow, humergy, healthy humor vs the not-so-healthy kind, impact and intent, other aspects of her work, and gives us advice (on, for example, what to do if you are on the receiving end of "bully" humor).Show notes at:https://betterandbetterer.com/17

In today's episode (Episode 2), my guest Kirsty Blattner, shares useful mindset techniques to set you up for success in all areas of life, whether it's starting a new business or changing a diet. "Do you have a success mindset? Are you ready for this commitment? This is going to be a journey. The ride may is sometimes going to be phenomenal, sometimes going to be rough." -- Kirsty Blattner Listen to this podcast episode to find out: What is a success mindset? What is resistance and how do you overcome it? How to stay accountable to achieve your goals? What is the cost of you not achieving your goals? How coaching can help you achieve your success mindset. and more. Kirsty Blattner's Leadership Legacy: "A legacy of curious questioning, a legacy of the communication and the legacy of hope, meaning, inspiring and motivating that people to. Understanding that anything is possible. Doesn't matter where you failed in the past, it doesn't matter what you've achieved or haven't achieved, but anything is possible if you have that desire to do it." Retreats by Kirsty: www.kirstyblattner.com/retreats Featured Book: "Recalibrate Your State: Creating Life You Love" by Kirsty Blattner Free Strategy Call with Kirsty: www.kirstyblattner.com/FREE-Strategy-session About Kirsty Blattner Success Mindset Coach, Health Coach, Keynote Speaker, Author CEP & Founder of Kirsty Blattner LLC Kirsty Blattner is a renowned speaker, teacher, author and coach.  Originally from Australia (with a nickname "Aussie Speaker"), she's traveled the world and lived in five different countries. She currently resides in Madison, Wisconsin, with her husband and daughter, plus 2 rescue cats and a dog. Kirsty has an incredible gift to inspire, motivate and deeply value everyone who crosses her path. She's developed a unique alchemy comprised of education, inspiration, fun and motivation that will shift your life.   She has a Master’s degree in Teaching, she's a Neuro-Linguistic Programmer (NLP), Certified Life & Health Coach. She's a member of the National Speakers Association (NSA), Wisconsin Chapter of the National Speakers Association and the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor (AATH).   What's your Leadership Legacy? Join us at Your Leadership Legacy Group on FaceBook. Your Host:Tina Paulus-Krause Transformation Speaker, Trainer, Coach True You Teams LLC Your Leadership Legacy Podcast

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

If you are looking for an example how people successful turn stroke into an inspiring story of personal transformation and empowerment, look no further. July 17th, 1997, 5 day after her son turned 3, Julia Fox Garrison’s life changed forever. She was only 37 years old. A massive hemorrhagic stroke nearly took her life. According to Julia, she literally died on the operation table. Undeterred, Julia refused to give up. She has not only recovered amazingly but also taken on a new mission for her life. Julia has a lot to say and lessons to share about humor, inner strength, and self-determination. Harper-Collins published Julia’s best-seller Don’t Leave Me This Way (or when I get back on my feet you’ll be sorry). The book was selected for the top 7 Must Read books for anyone pursuing a nursing career. It also won the Applied Association of Therapeutic Humor (AATH) award for furthering their mission—humor in medicine, and was previously recognized by Reader's Digest as 'Today's Best Nonfiction'. Since the book’s national publication Julia is not only an author but a national motivational speaker and health care advocate promoting empowerment and humanity in all walks of life. She had numerous interviews with Dr Oz, Good Morning America, Oprah and Friends, People Magazine so on and so forth. This is how Dr. Oz depicts the essence of her message, “A stroke (literally) of luck helped Julia define the essence of her life. Her inspirational story can help us find ours.” Julia attributes her achievements to faith. In today's episode, Julia will share with our host Cam her remarkable story.

This week on Laughbox we talk to Dr. Ed Dunelblau, Past President of AATH and Lifetime Achievement Award winner. Ed shares very candidly about strategies he used to cope recently with his own bout with cancer. Listen in. You’ll laugh and learn some things to make a positive impact for yourself and others. More on Ed... Dr. Dunkelblau is a licensed clinical psychologist and nationally known speaker on the topics of social-emotional intelligence, humor, and health. Dr. Dunkelblau has two master's degrees from Columbia University: one in psychology and the other in vocational and rehabilitation counseling, and a Ph.D. in counseling psychology from the University of Kansas, where he was recently recognized as a distinguished alum. Even more on Ed... He has been in clinical practice for 25 years, is past president of the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor (AATH), is approved supervisor for the Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, and director of the Institute for Emotionally Intelligent Learning. Ed was recently selected as a primary speaker by the US Department of Defense's Yellow Ribbon Program. This honor is conferred on a select group of speakers whose talents assist members of our armed forces and their families in dealing with the challenges of military service. Want more on Ed? http://www.teacheq.com/welcome.html

Maia Aziz, Social Worker (PSW) and Certified Humor Professional (CHP) writes and speaks on living a life of love and laughter.  Assistant Administrative Chief of Allied Health Services at the Montreal Children's Hospital, contributing writer to The Positive Psychology People and active member of The Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor, Maia spends her Sunday mornings sharing 3 of her favorite things with someone who is out there pushing the positive- a fresh cup of coffee, a heartfelt conversation and some spontaneous laughter. These are conversations about love, laughter, leadership and well, life!  http://www.withloveandlaughter.ca/ Mary Kay Morrison is an educator, author and speaker whose work includes integrating what we know about applying cognitive research on emotions to learning. She is founder and director of Humor Quest and currently serves as President of the Board of Directors for the Association of Applied and Therapeutic Humor (AATH).  Mary Kay is the 2016 AATH Lifetime Achievement Award recipient and volunteers for the international AATH Humor Academy graduate study and certificate program.  Mary Kay is a Diplomat with the American Institute of Stress (AIS) and the author of Using Humor to Maximize Learning; Exploring Links between Positive Emotions and Education I and Using Humor to Maximize Living. http://www.questforhumor.com/ Ways to Play Every Day article on the Benefits of Humor  

In this pilot episode of LaughBox, I introduce the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor (AATH). AATH is a nonprofit, member-driven community of laughter and humor professionals and enthusiasts. The organization was formed in 1987 by Allison Crain, R.N., and provides members with education, cutting edge resources and the supportive community they need to excel in the promotion of healthy humor. I found my people when I came to my first conference over a decade ago. They get the joke and appreciate the humor. And it’s an eclectic group that includes doctors, lawyers, educators, anybody that has an appreciation and a use for humor in their life. Humor can help us communicate better. It helps us cope. It helps us deal with anything that comes up if we can find the humor in the situation. In future episodes of LaughBox, I’ll be talking with laughter and humor professionals that can help you make the rapid mental adjustment you need to just get over the hump sometimes and get down to business. When we need just that one thing to make us laugh or smile, even when the clouds are gray and it’s hard to find that silver lining, for me, humor is the one thing that has always helped me do it Find more information at AATH.org.

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

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