Laughing in the Face of Life: Joy, Death & Choosing What Truly Matters with Lotte Mikkelsen

Note: This episode talks about themes of death, as it can also be found on the "We Are All Dying" Podcast, where we talk about death in order to live bigger, braver and more joyful lives. Lotte Mikkelsen is a true pioneer in bringing laughter, joy, and holistic wellbeing into workplaces and everyday life.Lotte is the founder of UnitedMind, an organisation she launched back in 2002 that now has over 20 years of experience delivering bespoke Laughter Yoga and wellbeing workshops to teams and businesses across the UK. At the heart of UnitedMind’s work is empowering people to embrace positive change, improve communication, reduce stress, and support mental health — all through the transformative power of laughter.Lotte’s own journey is remarkable. From her early entrepreneurial ventures to becoming a Laughter Yoga Master Trainer in 2012, she has dedicated her life to making laughter accessible to everyone, regardless of background, age, or ability. She’s pioneered daily laughter sessions by phone, coached countless individuals and teams in confidence and stress management, and trained teachers who continue spreading laughter’s benefits around the world.Her mission is simple but powerful: to enrich lives through laughter and joyfulness. And today, we’re diving into her story, her work, and how laughter can profoundly shift the way we live, work, and connect — especially in the context of life’s biggest realities.