Is Laughter the Secret to a Happier, Healthier Life?
Kate Mason welcomes motivational speaker, mindfulness coach, and laughter yoga practitioner Annie Harvey to explore the surprising power of laughter.
They dive into the science behind why laughter—real or fake—can reduce stress, boost emotional resilience, and even help process grief.
Annie shares her personal journey of using mindfulness and laughter to navigate the challenges of caring for parents with dementia and how these tools have transformed her work with children, corporate teams, and even trauma survivors in Rwanda.
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04:51 – Laughter & Dementia Care – How mindfulness helped Annie support her parents
11:13 – Laughter for Kids vs. Adults
13:42 – The Neuroscience of Laughter – Fake Laughter Works
19:03 – How laughter yoga is uniting Rwandan communities
Guest: Annie Harvey
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