What Do Worms and Laughter Yoga Have in Common? More Than You Think

Green Living Now — home of The Elegant RebellionIn this Green Living Now episode, Amy Hartshorn talks with Cathy Nesbitt about two unexpected tools for healing the planet—and ourselves.What begins as a story about managing household waste turns into a lesson on joy, resilience, and how both worms and laughter can turn what’s heavy into renewal.You’ll hear: • How a garbage crisis led to a surprising green-living solution • Why worms reveal more about wellness than we think • The science behind laughter yoga and stress relief • How joy and compost share the same secret: transformationJoin Cathy’s free Laughter Club: https://www.cathysclub.comStep into the Elegant Rebellion Circle: https://www.greenlivingnow.com/circleSubscribe for more episodes of Green Living Now with Amy Hartshorn⏱️ Timestamps00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview00:14 The Garbage Crisis and Vermicomposting Solution03:18 Indoor Composting Challenges and Solutions06:33 Setting Up Your Indoor Worm Bin12:13 The Impact of Chemicals on Worms15:11 From Worms to Laughter Yoga22:08 The Struggles of a Laughter Club22:36 Discovering Laughter Yoga23:03 The Origins of Laughter Yoga23:45 How Laughter Yoga Works25:27 Daily Laughter Practice25:47 The Science Behind Laughter26:57 Managing Stress with Laughter30:50 Personal Benefits of Laughter Yoga31:43 Laughter Yoga in Relationships33:03 Creative Laughter Sessions36:38 Simple Techniques for Joy40:15 Corporate Laughter Programs41:33 Conclusion and Joining the Laughter ClubDisclaimer The views expressed are personal opinions and not medical advice. This content is for educational purposes only. Always consult your healthcare provider for decisions about your health. Some links may be affiliate; using them supports the channel at no extra cost.I’m Amy Todisco Hartshorn—organic farmer, upcoming TEDx speaker, and your guide to building a nontoxic life that actually works in the real world. We don’t chase perfection—we wake up and get active making positive change. Expect simple, science-aware steps, smart swaps, and systems that stick. From pantry to garden, products to pets, and healing tools to daily habits, we question what’s “normal,” clear the noise, and choose what enters our homes, kitchens, and bodies—eyes open.What you’ll find here:Clean eating and real-world label literacy • non-toxic home upgrades (air, water, materials, cleaning, safer beauty/body) • organic gardening (backyard to containers) • plastic-free, low-waste living • holistic healing tools (Lifewave patches, red light & laser therapy, acupuncture, targeted herbs, brain-entrainment tools) • non-toxic pet care • and conversations with chefs, farmers, green-living experts, holistic healers—and everyday rebels who turned “no answers” into healing.Explore current offerings & coaching:https://www.greenlivingnow.comFree 20-min Green Living Strategy Call (limited slots):https://tidycal.com/m4lzp73/free-20-minute-unlock-your-toxin-free-life-strategy-callListen & Connect🌎 Website: https://www.greenlivingnow.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/amytodisco/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amytodisco/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amy.d.todiscoAbout Amy:- Upcoming TEDx speaker - Technical Editor, Green Living For Dummies (Wiley)- Household toxins educator for 30+ years: speaking, workshops, and on-farm learning in Vermont- Organic farmer & community educator; featured in national media -Frequent podcast guest on wellness, sustainability, and toxin-free livingFrom our community: “You continue to guide change that informs, heals, and empowers.” • “Thank you for voicing what so many women feel but can’t always articulate.” • “I’m in. 100% with you.”