The Superpower of Humor: How Comedy Can Heal with Laura Hugg

In this episode of the Women Seeking Wellness podcast, Dr. Stephanie Maj invites her friend Laura Hugg, a stand-up comedian, to talk about the healing power of humor. They delve into Laura's journey to becoming a comedian, her experience with addiction recovery, and how her past experiences influenced her humor. Dr. Stephanie emphasizes the importance of using humor as a coping mechanism and a superpower. She also shares her own experience starting a podcast and outsourcing production. Throughout the conversation, the hosts share a lighthearted banter, occasional swearing, and humorous anecdotes that keep the discussion engaging.

 

In another conversation, the speaker discusses the importance of mental health and bringing mental health services to her office through a partnership with Curious Functional Health. She suggests that hosting an open mic comedy night could be an excellent way to promote mental health and bring people together. The speaker also addresses the challenges of being an older comic and the importance of taking younger peers seriously. Finally, she emphasizes the importance of recovery and the difficulty of letting go of things that harm us, even when we know we should.

 

What You’ll Learn:

• Laura's journey to becoming a comedian and how her dysfunctional past shaped her humor.
• The importance of having a sense of humor as a coping mechanism and a superpower.
• Dr. Stephanie's experience of starting her podcast and hiring someone to handle production.
• The challenges of being an older comic and the importance of taking younger peers seriously.
• The significance of recovery and how it is often difficult for people to let go of the things that are hurting them, even if they know they need to.
• The importance of mental health and how it is still stigmatized, despite people becoming more accepting of it.
• Bringing mental health services to her office, partnering with Curious Functional Health, and the idea of having an open mic comedy night at her office as a way to promote mental health and bring people together.

 

In this episode, we learn about the importance of representation in media and entertainment, and how it can inspire us to take action towards achieving our goals. Furthermore, we explore the significance of using humor as a tool to combat negative self-talk, emphasizing its essential role in maintaining good mental health and overall well-being.

 

 

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