LaughBox

Jim-Bob Williams and Katy BEE
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This humor and wellness podcast features stories, insights, and expert conversations about laughter as a healing modality, humor for mental health, and how humor helps reduce stress, anxiety, and burnout. Each episode offers uplifting humor, practical tools, and real-life applications of therapeutic humor as a coping mechanism for navigating hard moments with humanity and heart. The official podcast of the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor Our Rallying Cry: Humor Helps! https://www.aath.org/ The Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor is a non-profit organization dedicated to the study and application of humor to effect positive change. The strategic use of humor sparks connection, increases influence, improves communication and can be used as a competitive advantage in any industry. What’s more, humor provides innumerable benefits to our overall health and well-being, including reduced stress, greater resilience, decreased depressive symptoms, and even increased pain tolerance. Laughbox is a therapeutic humor podcast exploring the science, psychology, and healing power of laughter. Sponsored by the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor, Laughbox blends humor, wellness, mental health, and joy into meaningful conversations that help listeners feel lighter, more connected, and more resilient. This humor and wellness podcast features stories, insights, and expert conversations about laughter therapy, humor for mental health, and how humor helps reduce stress, anxiety, and burnout. Each episode offers uplifting humor, practical tools, and real-life applications of therapeutic humor as a coping mechanism for navigating hard moments with humanity and heart. If you’re searching for a podcast about laughter and healing, a funny podcast for stress relief, or a feel-good comedy podcast with purpose, Laughbox delivers science-backed joy with a human touch. We explore why humor is important, the benefits of laughter, and how playful connection supports emotional well-being, personal growth, and resilience. Perfect for listeners interested in mental health podcasts, self-care podcasts, comedy podcasts, and podcasts about joy, Laughbox is for anyone who believes that laughter is not an escape, but a resource. Tune in if you’re looking for: a therapeutic humor podcast a laughter therapy podcast a humor podcast for mental health comedy for stress relief uplifting podcasts that make you laugh and feel better podcasts about healing through laughter joy-centered wellness podcasts Laughbox invites you to listen, laugh, and remember that even in serious times, humor heals, laughter connects, and joy is a skill we can practice together. 🎙️ Laughbox Where laughter meets science, and humor becomes medicine. #AATH #AssociationForAppliedAndTherapeuticHumor #LaughboxPodcast #TherapeuticHumor #HumorPodcast #ComedyPodcast #WellnessPodcast #MentalHealthPodcast #MentalHealthMatters #HealingThroughLaughter #LaughterTherapy #HumorForMentalHealth #EmotionalWellbeing #NervousSystemHealing #TraumaInformed #ResilienceBuilding #LaughterIsMedicine #HealingWithHumor #JoyThroughHumor #FeelGoodPodcast #UpliftingHumor #HumorHeals #ComedyForHealing #SelfCarePodcast #HolisticHealing #MindBodyConnection #StressRelief #BurnoutRecovery #MindfulnessWithHumor #HumorAndWellness #ComedyForMentalHealth #PodcastForHealing #HealingPodcast #JoyCenteredLiving #WellbeingWithHumor

  1. 04/25/2025

    Episode 146 - The HANDOFF with Steve Wilson

    This Special Edition of Laughbox is for Steve Wilson to hand off the Internatioinal Humor Month to Drew Tarvin. Enjoy the history of National Humor Month with Larry Wilde and others in the story of how humor was proven to be the best medicine (and continues to be ). Steve Wilson, known as the “Cheerman of The Bored” and the one and only “Joyologist”, is the founder of World Laughter Tour, Inc. and has trained 7,000 laughter therapists. He is the author of seven books and dozens of articles and blogs, and is an internationally acclaimed, award-winning humor expert. As one of America's top-rated professional speakers, Wilson offers popular programs on joy, motivation, teamwork, health and humor. He has also served as a design consultant and spokesperson for the SunChips Laughalizer campaign. In addition, he earned a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor, and the Rire d'Or Award (Golden Laughter) from L'Ecole Internationale Du Rire et du Bonheur. He is President of the Laughter Arts & Sciences Foundation (501.c.3) and has been featured in numerous radio & TV talk shows and other media around the world.

    36 min

  2. 04/18/2025

    Episode 145 - Dani Klien Modisett and Laughter on Call

    Dani Klein Modisett is the Founder/CEO of the award-winning company bringing comic relief to those facing Alzheimer’s, Laughter On Call. LOC was launched to help her mother who became depressed facing the disease. In the ensuing 6 years the company has grown to help all people feeling isolated. To date it has trained thousands of caregivers and worked with over 600 companies around the world including META, Amazon, Capital One, Bristol Myers and FEMA. LOC has been featured in The Washington Post, The London Times, The NY Times and AARP Magazine. Dani is also a comedian/actor and author of the books, “Afterbirth: stories you won’t read in a parenting magazine (St. Martin’s Press) “Take My Spouse, Please.” (Penguin Random House) a part-memoir, part how-to for creating shared laughter to keep your marriage happy and healthy. Dani taught Stand-Up at UCLA for 10 years and has coached keynote speakers, business leaders, and Congressional candidates to use more humor in their communication. She has been a keynote speaker at Women’s Business Enterprise National Council, Dartmouth Entrepreneur Forum, CALA, ICAA and UCLA. She has run workshops at Stanford, MIT, Columbia, Duke’s Fuqua and Harvard Business School where Laughter On Call is currently a case study. Her writing has appeared in AARP, NY Times, LA Times, Parents Magazine and many websites. Her many podcast appearances include Stanford’s “When I’m 64,” and “The Tony Robbins Podcast.” Before becoming an entrepreneur, Dani was an actor who appeared on Broadway and many TV shows including “Law & Order,” “The Lottery,” and “Las Vegas,” for NBC. She was listed in Forbes 50>50 in 2023.    Dani Klein Modisett  Laughter On Call  Founder/CEO (213) 840-6798   Named Forbes 50 over 50   Author Take My Spouse, Please

    51 min

  3. 04/11/2025

    Andrew Tarvin Introduces International Humor Month 2025

    Andrew Tarvin is the world’s first Humor Engineer teaching people how to get better results while having more fun. He has worked with thousands of people at 200+ organizations, including P&G, GE, and Microsoft. In 2025, Andrew became Director of International Humor Month for AATH. Combining his background as a project manager at Procter & Gamble with his experience as an international comedian, Andrew’s program are engaging, entertaining, and most important, effective. He is a best-selling author, has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and TEDx, and has delivered programs in 50 states, 18 countries, and 3 continents. He loves the color orange and is obsessed with chocolate.   https://www.aath.org/humor-month https://www.humorthatworks.com/

    25 min
  4. Episode 143 - Dr Sam Shay - NeuroSpicy: Love, Life, & Comedy on the Spectrum

    04/04/2025

    Episode 143 - Dr Sam Shay - NeuroSpicy: Love, Life, & Comedy on the Spectrum

    Dr. Sam Shay, DC, IFMCP is a functional medicine expert, speaker, and comedian who has helped countless individuals optimize their health through personalized, data-driven strategies. Specializing in energy optimization, brain health, and overcoming fatigue and stress, Dr. Sam combines his health expertise with his unique comedic perspective to make health transformation accessible, engaging, and empowering.   His 25+ years of experience have led him to create the Neuro-Harmony Model, a comprehensive framework designed to nurture and optimize mental, emotional, and physical health. He uses this model to provide clear, actionable strategies to help professionals manage stress, boost focus, and sustain high performance in demanding environments.   Dr. Sam also uses his platform to support professionals navigating the unique challenges of high-stakes careers, offering tools to maintain balance and resilience while achieving their goals. Drawing on his deep understanding of functional medicine, he blends humor and science to empower individuals to tap into their full potential in work and life.   Dr. Sam has been featured on over 100 podcasts and stages, sharing his transformative approach to unlocking human potential and helping professionals thrive through functional medicine. Dr. Shay also shares practical health insights in his stand-up comedy, making health transformation fun and relatable. His one-hour comedy special, "NeuroSpicy: Love, Life, & Comedy on the Spectrum", shares his journey and includes powerful insights on embracing neurodiversity.   Website: www.DrSamShay.com  Genetics program: https://go.drsamshay.com/sp-dna-decoded Facebook: www.DrSamShay.com/sam.shay.792  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/tenpointwellness

    51 min
  5. Episode 142 - Mike Goodwin, Comedian - Refreshingly Funny

    03/15/2025

    Episode 142 - Mike Goodwin, Comedian - Refreshingly Funny

    Mike Goodwin is a refreshingly funny comedian, keynote speaker, and content delivery coach. His signature bowtie represents his expectation-defying brand of comedy that leaves a variety of audiences - from churches to corporate events to swanky galas - laughing hysterically and completely inspired, without a foul or vulgar word spoken.  A native of Camden, South Carolina, Mike holds a master’s degree in Education from the University of South Carolina, is a veteran of the U.S. Army, and a former primary and secondary education professional. He infuses his varied life experiences into his act, making him relatable to audiences from all walks of life.  Using his ability to merge leadership and laughter, Mike is a powerful communicator whose primary goal is to leave places and people better than he found them. The TEDx speaker has appeared on America’s Got Talent, Dry Bar Comedy, Today Show, Lifetime, BET, Amazon Prime,TBN, Daystar, USA, the Word Network, Circle TV, and SiriusXM.  A southern gentleman with a curious mind, love for people, and heart for God, Mike Goodwin is in a class all his own. He resides in Columbia, SC with his beautiful wife Rozalynn and their two children.     mikegoodwin.com

    45 min

  6. 01/15/2025

    Episode 141 Chris Duffy - Creative Comedian, Writer and Podcaster Extraordinaire

    We are so excited to welcome Chris Duffy, Creative Extraordinaire to the podcast! We had so much fun and we hope you get some giggles from this episode.    Chris Duffy is a comedian, television writer, and radio/podcast host. Chris wrote for both seasons of Wyatt Cenac's Problem Areas on HBO, executive produced by John Oliver. He’s the creator/host of the streaming game show Wrong Answers Only, where three comedians try to understand what a leading scientist does all day, in partnership with LabX at the National Academy of Sciences. Chris is both a former fifth grade teacher and a former fifth grade student.    contact: ChrisDuffyComedy.com

    51 min

  7. 01/01/2025

    Episode 40 - Bea Bincze - Humor Coach, Graduating CHP, and Public Speaker

    I am an Executive Coach, Trainer, Speaker, and Humor Ambassador.   I specialize in translating evidence-based techniques into actionable tools for teams. I have 25+ years of leadership experience in multinational companies and organizations. s and individuals, focusing on mindset shifts, communication, and leadership skills. I hold workshops integrating humor and improv with psychological research to enhance creativity, flexibility, and performance.   I hold presentations and workshops at international conferences. My passion is helping people laugh more and complain less.   As a speech coach, I supported 100+ presenters for TEDx and professional conferences. I am a member of the Association of Applied and Therapeutic Humor (aath.org), the Applied Improv Network (https://www.appliedimprovisationnetwork.org/), the International Society for Humor Studies (https://www.humorstudies.org/) and Toastmasters International.   My links: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bea-bincze-pcc-actc-dtm-4679bb13 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bea.bincze Company: https://businesscoach.hu/en/humor/

    50 min

  8. 12/15/2024

    Episode 139 - A Christmas Surprise with Simply St. Nick

    For over forty years, John Johnson (Simply Saint Nick) has been a character actor and historical presenter, notably bringing the role of Santa Claus to life in the most authentic way. His debut on stage (and as Santa no less) was at the age of six in an elementary school production of “Twas the Night Before Christmas.” Since then, John has gone on to study acting with the Alban Arts Academy in Saint Albans, West Virginia. He has also attended classes taught by such artists as Pam Chibora, Leah Turley, Sean Watkins, Adam Bryan, Marlette Carter, and Kelly Strom. He has performed regionally in such shows as “The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe” as Father Christmas (2011), “Miracle on 34th Street” as Kris Kringle (2012), “The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus” as Nicholas (2013), and “Adventures in Santa Claus Land” as Santa (2019). He has also performed the role on local television commercials and on various Christmas specials regionally. But it isn’t his acting abilities that make Santa John unique. Rather, it is his great faith in Christ – the Reason for the Season. Yes, John has always portrayed the role from the Christian perspective which goes all the way back to Nicholas of Myra (270-343AD). Nicholas was the prototype of the Santa we know and love today. Santa John has studied carefully over his lifetime both the history and the traditions of the character that he portrays. His portrayal emphasizes service to Christ, love, joy, peace, and hope – the bedrocks of the season. Couple these things with the fact that Santa John truly loves children, maintains a jolly demeanor, and a deep love of the role and you have something special in him. The additions of real whiskers, custom tailored suits, and real accessories make Santa John someone to believe in. In 2023, Santa John even wrote a book about his life, his faith, and role as Santa Claus. It is available at Westbow Press, Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Christianbooks.com. Click the title to get a copy of “Simply Saint Nick: My Life as a Real-Life Christian Santa Claus.” Amazon link https://a.co/d/97qKnNo Interview with the Christian Chronicle, December 2023 https://christianchronicle.org/peace-on-earth-and-goodwill-to-men-christian-santa-professes-christ/ https://simplysaintnick.com/

    43 min
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This humor and wellness podcast features stories, insights, and expert conversations about laughter as a healing modality, humor for mental health, and how humor helps reduce stress, anxiety, and burnout. Each episode offers uplifting humor, practical tools, and real-life applications of therapeutic humor as a coping mechanism for navigating hard moments with humanity and heart. The official podcast of the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor Our Rallying Cry: Humor Helps! https://www.aath.org/ The Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor is a non-profit organization dedicated to the study and application of humor to effect positive change. The strategic use of humor sparks connection, increases influence, improves communication and can be used as a competitive advantage in any industry. What’s more, humor provides innumerable benefits to our overall health and well-being, including reduced stress, greater resilience, decreased depressive symptoms, and even increased pain tolerance. Laughbox is a therapeutic humor podcast exploring the science, psychology, and healing power of laughter. Sponsored by the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor, Laughbox blends humor, wellness, mental health, and joy into meaningful conversations that help listeners feel lighter, more connected, and more resilient. This humor and wellness podcast features stories, insights, and expert conversations about laughter therapy, humor for mental health, and how humor helps reduce stress, anxiety, and burnout. Each episode offers uplifting humor, practical tools, and real-life applications of therapeutic humor as a coping mechanism for navigating hard moments with humanity and heart. If you’re searching for a podcast about laughter and healing, a funny podcast for stress relief, or a feel-good comedy podcast with purpose, Laughbox delivers science-backed joy with a human touch. We explore why humor is important, the benefits of laughter, and how playful connection supports emotional well-being, personal growth, and resilience. Perfect for listeners interested in mental health podcasts, self-care podcasts, comedy podcasts, and podcasts about joy, Laughbox is for anyone who believes that laughter is not an escape, but a resource. Tune in if you’re looking for: a therapeutic humor podcast a laughter therapy podcast a humor podcast for mental health comedy for stress relief uplifting podcasts that make you laugh and feel better podcasts about healing through laughter joy-centered wellness podcasts Laughbox invites you to listen, laugh, and remember that even in serious times, humor heals, laughter connects, and joy is a skill we can practice together. 🎙️ Laughbox Where laughter meets science, and humor becomes medicine. #AATH #AssociationForAppliedAndTherapeuticHumor #LaughboxPodcast #TherapeuticHumor #HumorPodcast #ComedyPodcast #WellnessPodcast #MentalHealthPodcast #MentalHealthMatters #HealingThroughLaughter #LaughterTherapy #HumorForMentalHealth #EmotionalWellbeing #NervousSystemHealing #TraumaInformed #ResilienceBuilding #LaughterIsMedicine #HealingWithHumor #JoyThroughHumor #FeelGoodPodcast #UpliftingHumor #HumorHeals #ComedyForHealing #SelfCarePodcast #HolisticHealing #MindBodyConnection #StressRelief #BurnoutRecovery #MindfulnessWithHumor #HumorAndWellness #ComedyForMentalHealth #PodcastForHealing #HealingPodcast #JoyCenteredLiving #WellbeingWithHumor

Information

  • Creator
    Jim-Bob Williams and Katy BEE
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2025
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2022 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    LaughBox