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EPISODE · Feb 27, 2026 · 10 MIN

Reclaiming Joy: Laughter as Medicine

from Designed to Win : Ripple to Wave · host Dara Leigh

In this episode Dara honestly shares how months and years of stress left her living in survival mode and slowly stole her joy. After a moment of unexpected laughter, she reflects on Proverbs 17:22 — "A merry heart does good like medicine" — and explains how laughter and joy are restorative, reducing stress and renewing perspective. Dara invites listeners to intentionally reclaim joy now, not wait for perfect circumstances, and closes with a short prayer asking God to restore laughter and trust. #Jesus #God #Faith #Christian #Bible #Christianity #Hope #GodIsGood #Believer #ChristianLiving #BibleVerse #TrustGod #SpiritualJourney   WEBSITE :daraleigh.com    click here:  https://www.dara-leigh.com/   FOR "From Stuck to Started: 7-day Identity Reset challenge" youtube: Designed to win by dara leigh     

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In this honest and heartfelt episode, Dara shares how living in survival mode quietly drained her joy and how God reminded her that laughter is not a luxury — it’s medicine. Through Scripture and personal reflection, she invites listeners to reclaim joy, release stress, and trust God without waiting for perfect circumstances.

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