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EPISODE · Dec 20, 2025 · 24 MIN

A time of reflection on a year of significant personal and professional changes, and a look at what's in store for 2026.

from The Laughter Clinic · host Mark McConville

In this final episode for 2025 I reflect on a year of big decisions, both personal and professional. From leaving cruise ships to going off my ADHD medication and growing the Laughter Clinic, it's been a year of significant life changes.  I also take a moment to hold space for a national tragedy.  • acknowledging the Bondi Beach victims• stepping away from cruise ships to prioritise The Laughter Clinic• delivering 53 Laughter Clinic presentations nationwide• collaborations with Employee Wellness Australia, Ellen Briggs, and Linda Alexander• personal update on ADHD management without medication• daily routines of exercise, meditation and journaling• launching the podcast, lessons learned, and community impact• 2026 roadmap: Life Skills Masterclass Series with Jodi Allen, new guests, key conferences• choosing a break to return stronger and more focused• gratitude to listeners, clients, and communitiesFor more info on Employee Wellness AustraliaVisit: https://employeewellnessaustralia.com.auFor more info on the 4 Aussie Heroes FoundationVisit: https://4aussieheroes.com.auFor info on booking Mark as a speaker at your event. Visit: https://www.icmi.com.au/mark-mcconville/Website: 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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