43: The Laugh Therapist: Comedian & War Vet Openly Talks About His PTSD {Ep 43}

Join us for lots of laughs and a heartwarming authentic chat with The Laugh Therapist, Vernard Hines. Hear his story about the healing power of comedy battling his PTSD and how it saved his life. Listen to the realities and challenges his faces in life and how he adapts. Hear how he describes his comedy; what the audience can expect and how he channels the energy from his PTSD into his performances. Find out why he calls himself The Laugh Therapist and learn more about his mission to kill the stigma around mental illness. Listen to what a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist does and how he helps people off stage. Hear two powerful stories of the most memorable experiences he’s had performing for military veterans.  Discover how to make meaning of trauma and how to better interact with family members, friends and others who may suffering from mental illness.  Find out what kind of laugh therapy he did over the pandemic and listen to real talk on the benefits of therapy. Listen to how his faith has played a role in his life and comedy career. Discover what famous comedian he’d pick to interview on his radio show and why. There is SO much warmth and encouragement with humor in this episode you don’t want to miss this one! Enjoy!  Follow The Laugh TherapistFacebook; Instagram & Twitter: @thelaughtherapistwww.thelaughtherapist.com Get your laugh therapy session in and go see The Laugh Therapist:X2 Comedy Series Kickoff!January 29, 20027:30pmCourt Square Theater41-F Court Square, Harrisonburg, VA 22801Concessions with Wine and Beer Availablehttps://www.valleyarts.org/performances/2022/1/29/x2-comedy-series To learn more about X2 Comedy (now FWAF Show) & Buy Tickets visit: www.x2comedy.com/ (now FWAF Show visit thefunnywomacks.com) Facebook & Instagram: @x2comedy (now The Funny Womacks)