EPISODE · Nov 14, 2025 · 28 MIN
A Practical Guide To Bringing More Humour and Laughter Into Your Daily Life.
from The Laughter Clinic · host Mark McConville
In this episode I break down why humour and laughter work differently and how self‑enhancing humour helps reduce stress and build resilience. I also offer a simple three‑step plan to help you bring more laughter into your life and the lives of those around you. • physical effects of laughter• limits of one‑size‑fits‑all comedy in research• four humour styles and why self‑enhancing is the best• how to find what genuinely makes you laugh• building a personal laughter library• micro‑doses versus structured laughter therapy sessions• sharing comedy in a mindful way• using affiliative humour to build connection in relationshipsView Marks Thesis Here: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/343151055_Benefits_of_a_Humour_and_Laughter_Education_HALE_program_to_improve_Knowledge_and_Skills_to_promote_psychological_wellbeinghttps://thelaughterclinic.com.au/services/humour-laughter-education-program/If you enjoyed the episode, please share and subscribeWebsite: www.thelaughterclinic.com.auYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@thelaughterclinicAus"If you or someone you know needs support, please contact one of these Australian mental health services. In an emergency, always call 000."Lifeline AustraliaPhone: 13 11 14 (24/7)Web: lifeline.org.auSuicide Call Back ServicePhone: 1300 659 467 (24/7)Web: suicidecallbackservice.org.auBeyond BluePhone: 1300 22 4636 (24/7)Web: beyondblue.org.auKids Helpline (for people aged 5-25)Phone: 1800 55 1800 (24/7)Web: kidshelpline.com.auMensLine AustraliaPhone: 1300 78 99 78 (24/7)Web: mensline.org.auSANE Australia (complex mental health issues)Phone: 1800 18 7263Web: sane.orgQLife (LGBTIQ+ support)Phone: 1800 184 527 Web: qlife.org.auOpen Arms (Veterans & Families Counselling)Phone: 1800 011 046 (24/7)Web: openarms.gov.au1800RESPECT (sexual assault, domestic violence)Phone: 1800 737 732 (24/7)Web: 1800respect.org.auHeadspace (youth mental health, ages 12-25)Phone: 1800 650 890 Web: headspace.org.au13YARN (Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander crisis support)Phone: 13 92 76 (13YARN) (24/7)Web: 13yarn.org.auMusic by Hayden Smithhttps://www.haydensmith.com
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In this episode I break down why humour and laughter work differently and how self‑enhancing humour helps reduce stress and build resilience. I also offer a simple three‑step plan to help you bring more laughter into your life and the lives of those around you. • physical effects of laughter • limits of one‑size‑fits‑all comedy in research • four humour styles and why self‑enhancing is the best • how to find what genuinely makes you laugh • building a personal laughter library • micro‑...
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