Humor Is Good Medicine: Laughter's Role in Healing With Heather Gray and Margie Bissinger

Did you know that adding humor and play into your life can improve not just your mood but your physical health as well? In this inspiring episode, I speak with Heather Gray, a functional diagnostic nutritionist, bioenergetic practitioner, and stand-up comedian, who shares how joy and laughter have transformed her life and health. With her personal experience in overcoming chronic illness, Heather explains how humor, play, and stress reduction techniques like somatic healing can be powerful tools for those dealing with health challenges. Are you ready to improve your health? Tune in to this episode and discover practical ways to bring more joy and healing into your life!   "Stop stealing from your joy every day by worrying about the past or worrying about the future. Laughing helps you stay present right here, right now." ~ Heather Gray   In this episode: - [02:10] - Heather's journey with chronic illness and her discovery of humor as a healing tool - [09:19] - How play and laughter bring you into the present moment and reduce stress - [13:13] - Simple steps to incorporate laughter into your life - [16:14] - Learning how to play again - [21:31] - The impact of laughter and play in optimizing your health - [28:33] - Overview of Heather's healing programs - [30:28] - Somatic healing practices for nervous system regulation   Resources mentioned - Heather's Foundations for Health Course - https://rhbcourses.com/BONES - Discounted supplements through Fullscript - https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/mbissinger   More about Margie - Website - https://margiebissinger.com/  - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/p/Margie-Bissinger-MS-PT-CHC-100063542905332/  - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/margiebissinger/?hl=en    DISCLAIMER – The information presented on this podcast should not be construed as medical advice. It is not intended to replace consultation with your physician or healthcare provider. The ideas shared on this podcast are the expressed opinions of the guests and do not always reflect those of Margie Bissinger and Happy Bones, Happy Life Podcast.   *In compliance with the FTC guidelines, please assume the following about links on this site: Some of the links going to products are affiliate links of which I receive a small commission from sales of certain items, but the price is the same for you (sometimes, I even get to share a unique discount with you). If I post an affiliate link to a product, it is something that I personally use, support, and would recommend. I personally vet each and every product. My first priority is providing valuable information and resources to help you create positive changes in your health and bring more happiness into your life. I will only ever link to products or resources (affiliate or otherwise) that fit within this purpose.