Episode 0039 - Prof. Pete Alexander: The Surprising Power of Laughter

In this uplifting episode of Sixty Plus Uncensored, Seb Frey speaks with Pete Alexander, a former marketing professor turned laughter yoga ambassador, who shares how simple practices like laughter, improv, and indoor plants can have a powerful impact on health and well-being. Pete explains the science behind laughter, from releasing endorphins in seconds to lowering stress and cortisol levels, and highlights how everyday techniques can help you feel calmer, more energized, and even support healthier aging. The conversation also explores how improv comedy encourages creativity and resilience, how indoor plants can improve air quality and reduce stress, and how unmanaged stress connects to chronic conditions like diabetes through Pete’s personal journey. With practical, quick stress-relief ideas you can use in under five minutes, this episode offers a grounded, refreshing perspective on aging well, showing that small, joyful habits can make a meaningful difference at any stage of life.