You Just Have To Laugh

 Dr. Christopher Celio is a licensed psychologist who is the Vice President of Development and Research at The Hume Center. Celio works with diverse community needs through innovative mental health services, focusing on trauma, depression, suicide prevention, and substance use.    Chris began his journey with The Hume Center in 2007, bringing over a decade of experience in clinical practice and program development. His leadership in culturally sensitive behavioral health services and professional training has been recognized with the 5 Hope Awards for his contributions to the SPIRIT Program.

    Tio (Uncle) Pepe has spent most of his life making people laugh. Long before there was a stage, microphone, or even the name Tio Pepe, he was the middle child of Cuban refugees, born and raised in Kansas City. From an early age, he hated seeing people sad or upset… even people he didn't particularly like. Being the middle child also taught him something else very quickly: if he wanted attention, he was going to have to figure out how to create it himself.     His formative years were spent in Catholic schools where he developed the combination of discipline, rebellion, humor, and Catholic guilt that would eventually find its way onto the comedy stage. He became a high school wrestling state champion while simultaneously frustrating teachers who recognized his academic ability and wished he were considerably more interested in proving it.     Tio Pepe did go on to earn both bachelor's and master's degrees and eventually reached all but dissertation status in a PhD program in Communication Studies.     His path also included twenty-one years of military service in both active duty and the reserve component, including nearly seventeen months deployed to a combat zone. Outside the military, his professional life has been equally varied, with stops in business consulting, automobile sales, and the construction industry. He is also the proud father of a son who is now a college student.     Through all of those chapters, one thing remains consistent; He loves making people laugh. He's the uncle you never knew you wanted He's the uncle you cannot live without. He's Tio Pepe.

Love gives freedom. Attachment demands reassurance. Love sees the other person as they truly are. Attachment sees what they provide. Love can grieve and still let go. Attachment clings because letting go feels like losing part of oneself. The question is, "Can I care for them without needing to possess, control, or change them?"  

Michelle Plante is a Kansas City-based comedian and creator of This Might Hurt A Little, a live storytelling show exploring vulnerability, connection, and the things we're usually too afraid to say out loud. In this podcast Michelle reads two letters expressing love, rage and hope Follow her on Instagram @michelleplantecomedy and find her at michelleplante.com

 The problem isn't the problem. The problem is that you are not doing anything about what you identify what the problem is. And anger and blame are not the solution. How do you know? The problem is still there. So what are you going to do about it? yjhtl.com

Perhaps the greatest disappointment is this: life rarely becomes what we imagined—but its deepest meaning often grows from what survived the disappointment.

"Humor allows the armor to come off and the message to be heard." That is a quote from Eric Donono. At 37, he'd been to war, survived multiple explosions, lost children and countless friends, and was on the verge of losing his marriage. Seated at his kitchen table, Eric began to squeeze the trigger, but it refused to move. Told with unwavering honesty, Eric's book, "Canyon of Hope" is a raw, unflinching story of survival, resilience, and redemption that's more than just a recounting of a veteran's experiences at war; it's a roadmap for overcoming adversity, discovering inner strength, embracing transformation, and reclaiming control over your destiny. Read this book! Canyon of Hope: From Darkness to Dawn Embracing the Light Within  

The brain can tell us what is reasonable. The heart can tell us what is right. And sometimes the wisest thing a person can do is let the heart overrule the calculation. Wisdom is knowing when to stop asking what something will cost you. Sometimes compassion looks irrational to the mind—but turns out to be the deepest form of wisdom.

To live a life a with passion is what's it's all about. Meet Madison Noberga. She been enthralled with animals here entire live and took that excitement to making a career working working at a zoo. Madison brings us in on the behind the scenes at the zoo and why zoos are important. A fascinating podcast. 

If the name Frank King is familiar, he is the comedian that gained international attention when he 'supposedly' snuck out of his hotel in Cambodia and got back to the Unites States during the beginning of COVID – better known as the 'Planned-demic." In 2020, the cruise ship he was working disembarked all of the passengers and entertainers in Cambodia because of Covid. After they were denied to debark in 5 other countries.  Frank shares what really happened, but that's only a small part of this great podcast. Frank is a wonderful speaker. He performs his "Suicide Prevention" talks all over the world helping people through suicide. He is also a great comedian and quite a character. You will thoroughly enjoy the very funny Frank King.

Nate Elser story is compelling and hard. Abandoned by his dad at birth and a mother who tried numerous times to get rid of him because of her addictions. Alcohol, drugs and volatile experiences led him on a journey he states, "I wouldn't change a thing.'  Today luckily, he has relationship with his mom and his life is well, you are just going to have to listen to his amazing recovery and meaningful life. Contact him on Facebook – Nathan Elser.

Paul Noberga is a good man. He also is a great friend, spouse and father. Paul shares how to have meaningful relationships by "Lifting the hood' on his idiosyncratic and habitual behavior. Just like when we lift the hood of a car to fix the problems and make sure it runs smooth – so must we lift the hood on ourselves. Paul offers keen insight on how that leads to being a good husband, father and friend.

Abundance is a very large or copious quantity of something. It's not about being rich and surely not about having more. It's about noticing more. More love in the people around you. More beauty in the life you already have. More gratitude for the moments you use to rush through.

The difference between a good day and a bad day is all in your "attitude dance." Attitude is nothing more than a settled way of thinking about someone or something that creates a feeling that is then reflected in a person's behavior – positive of negative. You have all the moves. The ones you choose will determine your attitude groove.

It's true. Joey Corona was the only guy to ever bench Michael Jordon. Joey was in charge of booking Norwegian Cruise Lines with the top, premier American Athletes. The athletes would come on board to be interviewed and share their stories with the guests. Michael Jordon had just finished his rookie year with the Chicago Bulls and he and teammate Rod Higgins joined the SS Norway. Joey tells the very funny story how he benched Michael and their friendship that developed for years. That fellowship developed on the golf course as Michel never beat Joey in a round of golf. The picture is with Rod Higgins on the left, Joey with the microphone, and Michael Jordon on the right.

Comedian Magician Rich Purpura is legendary to cruise ship entertainers and staff. His on the ship antics are none to be outdone by anyone, anywhere on any cruise ship. From sneaking a baby goat on and letting it lose during the Captain' cocktail party to taking and holding the giftshop girls stuffed animals for ransom his stories are very, very funny. Rich is without a doubt the greatest storyteller with the greatest stories. Get his book free when you go on Facebook at Rich Purpura's fans

Former EMT Paul Noberga shares the WHY he was called to that profession. Paul also explains the importance humor has in dealing with what First Responder's see and feel. Paul Noberga's keen insight and heart is what You Just Have To Laugh is all about. This podcast will give you great insight of what goes inside the heart and mind of a first responder.

Crypto Cop Tom Alber lets you know about the phone call scams that you are getting and why you should never respond to them. Especially text! Thom also lets you know who's behind these scams. @USCryptoCop 

This is a positive take on USA soccer and competing on the world stage. It has come a long way in a short amount of time. Yes, that is me practicing soccer in college on a cold day. I love the sport.

I am fascinated at the anger, and sadness people have when they watch their favorite team play. I get the jubilation when their team wins, but when they lose, WOW. There are some serious emotions being expressed. Oh, I understand disappointment, but it is and has been a fascinating study that I have done for years about sports fans. Put on your team jersey and enjoy.

Truly, one of the funniest stand-up comedians working today. He knows how to make audiences laugh and he does it literally all over the world. He is seriously dedicated to "Making America Laugh Again." Below is his website and general info. Great video of his act - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZEIgZ6D9Gc https://miggysworld.com

I have learned to sit with what is bothering me. Instead of drinking it away, smoking it away, sleeping it away, eating it away, pleasuring it away, or running from it. When I sit with what is bothering me the healing begins. I feel it first, then I understand what is behind what's bothering me, where that uneasy feeling comes from. Once I understanding it I can make friends with it. And that is the key to not letting what bothers me become chronic. 

The way we think is a choice. But we first must acknowledge what and how we think. Then we can make the change to remove any and all toxicity to a healthier and positve way of thinking. It is a choice once you ackowledge - then you can make the  change. Especially if you take what others say personally.

This is a two day follow up podcast of how Agetn Tom Alber and his contacts stopped a real scam going on here in the United States. Kansas no less! https://uscryptocop.com [email protected]

Thomas R. Alber is the "US Crypto Cop" serving as an Enforcement Agent with the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission, Agent Alber is also an instructor, leading crypto crimes investigator and gaming investigator. He knows about the  scams out there and tells you how not to be a victim. Here's a couple other things he does: Investigator / FBI LEEDA Executive Board of Directors / Officer & Staff Supervision / Training & Evaluation / Multi-jurisdictional Investigations / Police Operations / Policies & Procedures Development / Public Information Officer / Volunteers in Police Service Program / Crime Free Programs / Chief of Police / Budget Development / Administration / Presentations / Adjunct Instructor / Undercover Surveillance / Background Investigations (Criminal & Financial) / Terrorism SME / U.S. Army & Marine Corps Veteran / Statistical Data & Reporting / Missouri & Kansas Peace Officers License/ Cryptocurrency Investigations / Human Trafficking / Money Laundering Investigations / Gaming Crimes Investigations / Gaming Regulations / International Association of Financial Crimes Investigators (IAFCI)   https://uscryptocop.com [email protected]

    Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn's experience with self-induced healing refers to his recovery from near-fatal testicular cancer in the 1950s, which he attributed to both spiritual conversion and a potential folk remedy. While in the Soviet Gulag, he experienced a profound inner transformation, later documenting the concept of "self-induced healing" in his novel Cancer Ward. Solzhenitsyn stated that his illness and prison experiences led him to a "deep awareness of God" and a spiritual cleansing, which he viewed as crucial to his recovery. He discovered the psychological and spiritual aspects of experiencing spontaneous or "self-induced" remissions of tumors.     You Just Have to Laugh replaces the chronic thinking of sadness and fear to joy and happiness - using humor, laughing music, faith and helping others.

A candid and in depth interview with Duke Tuffty,  For 37 years Duke was the lead minister and CEO of Unity on the Plaza in Kansas City. He shares what he's been doing after retiring as well as his spiritual foundations in accordance with concepts of Unity. A Fascinating and Insightful podcast. [email protected]

Never try to win against someone who is simply trying to survive. For you, it may be small money. For them, it may be food, medicine, or hope for the day. A little kindness can preserve someone's dignity without making them feel small.

Tikkun Olam literally means to do something with the world that will not only fix any damage, but also improve upon it, preparing it to enter the ultimate state for which it was created. That's what Jeff Allen does with his humor, faith and now film. My Seven Grandmas (Amazon Prime) is about how granddaughter Gigi, desperately tries to set her Grandpa (Jeff Allen) up with 7 ladies that she works with in an attempt to marry him off so that she can move from gloomy Minnesota back to her beloved California. It is a very touching film of faith, caring and rejuvenation.  In this podcast Jeff shares his personal journey with faith and being a professional comedian for over 48 years. And now, an actor. This is a GREAT PODCAST as two comedy buddies for over 43 years talk about funny and the importance of faith.  jeffallencomedy.com/

This is final epsidode of the harmul effects of Artificial Intelligence on humanity. It completes the series with hardest hitting facts of the dangers AI offers we humans. 

The 10 plagues in the book of Exodus were designed to force Pharaoh to free the Israelites from slavery. I offer the 10 plagues of artificial intelligence that are keeping our thoughts and souls in slavery.

Part 3 of the harmful effects of Artificial Intelligence. An original series from You Just Laugh To Laugh. The category - to serve humanity.

Part 2 of the original series of the dangers of Artificial Intelligence. A YJHTL creation to helping others.

I have created an original 5-part series on the dangers and harmful effects of AI. They are parables and under 6 minutes each. That way they are easy to remember. You are welcome to share. This is the first one and I will follow up every couple of days with the next four. You may ask, what does have to do with the YJHTL message. It goes under the category of helping others.

Continuing with helping others - a big part of the YJHTL message - we offer the the following. Stay amused!

Mark Preston can sing. I mean really, sing - including touring with the Lettermen. He continues to work on cruise ships as a signature headline performer with Royal Caribbean Cruise Line. Mark shares his amazing career and how he attributes his success being in showbusiness for over 55 years. And he's singing and going stronger than ever. Great podcast!! Great Guy!

Dylan Carnahan shares the power of how the will to live outweighed a man's stage 4 cancer diagnosis. What an Inspiring story!

Your charming YJHTL host has created a thoughtful and insightful parable on the 10 plagues of the cell phone. Please share.

Yes humor and laughing are possible when going through a tornado and here are two stories that prove it. The second story is with my great pal Derrick who just went through the tornado that swept through Ottawa Kansas on April 13th. And thanks to Alyse for sharing her story in my book. The great news is nobody was killed in either tornado. Keep amused my friends.

  The LRC (Lezak Recurring Cycle) was invented by well-known meteorologist Gary Lezak. It revolves around a proven theory that starting in early October, once the sun sets at the north pole and that area goes into darkness, a new "cycle" starts to develop. How it works:  Patterns begin to emerge each fall as the jet stream begins to move south, from its minimum in late summer.  When this happens, a pattern begins to develop from the unique temperature differences in the Artic. Anchor troughs and anchor ridges develop and shape how the jet stream flows.   Gary's Global Predictor app is a, cloud-based tool powered by Weather 20/20's LRC model that provides long-range weather forecasts up to 6 months in advance for any location worldwide. Designed for planning weddings, travel, and events, it offers daily temperature highs/lows, rain/snow probabilities, and interactive map features.

Max Floyd is in the Rock & Roll Hall of fame as a radio DJ. He is legend in the radio business. Max had a massive following throught Europe when he was a DJ in United States Army, stationed in Germany. This podcast has two buddies sitting around talking about pretty much everything. They make funny and entertaining. 

David takes you into some wonder Buddhism philophies that open the heart and soul to awakening new understandings.

Garrozzo's Restaurant(s) have been going strong for 37 years in Kansas City. That's unheard of that a restaraunt has lasted that long and they are still packed every weekend and most weekdays.  The one and only Michael Garozzo shares his amazing story and success. 

I wanted to share the origin and fun behind April Fools Day.

  When Dylan Carnahan interviewed Marvin Cotton Jr., an exoneree little did he know it would lead to an interest in criminal justice, righting wrongs and the creation of an app aimed at helping those wrongfully imprisoned. It was that interview on Dylan's Carnahan's Simple Questions podcast, that Marvin explained he spent 20 years in prison for a murder he did not commit and the tough road that exonerees face when they are finally released from prison. That led to not only a friendship with Cotton, who is the founder of the Organization of Exonerees, but also a collaboration with Carnahan's brother, Alex Provenzano, a software engineer, to develop an app aimed at easing the transition from prison life to civilian life for those wrongly incarcerated.     Cotton was arrested, charged and received a life sentence in 2001 for first-degree murder—a crime he did not commit. When he was exonerated, he was released into a completely new world that he didn't know how to navigate.     Dylan and Marvin kept in touch for months after they recorded the episode, texting and calling each other frequently. As he and Cotton got closer, Carnahan came up with the APP idea.      Dylan explains, "When you hear Marvin's story and you hear the story of the other exonerees, it's a very compelling call to action," he says. Other exonerees that they collaborated with are Kenneth Nixon, Eric Anderson, Anthony 'Ace Law' Legion, Darrell Siggers, and Leon Benson  The picture includes from left to right Alex Provenzano (Dylan's brother) Marvin Cotton Jr. and Dylan Carnahan

In this fun and lively YJHTL podcast former professional major league baseball player Greg Pryor shares some insightful and great stories. Greg also talks about his great baseball book - The Day The Yankees Made Me Shave is available at baseball.town  Go there and learn a lot more about Greg Pryor.

John Grieves was a Captain with a Delta Airline's commuter company. He then went to become an attorney and has direct experience in proving liability in airline accidents. The two discussed in this podcasts are the recent Air Canada and firetruck crash at NYC LaGuardia airport and the helocopter/ American airline crash over a year ago at Washington National (Washington D.C.) Fascinating!

In 1982 Bill Flocco began exploring working with all three reflexology maps – those on the feet, hands and outer ears. During the next several years, he discovered specific advantages to helping people feel better Bill discovered that working all three reflexology maps – those on the feet, hands and outer ears – during the same reflexology session, helps deliver more effective results for relief of a wide range of health challenges, than working just feet, or just hands, or just ears. This approach to Integrating Foot Reflexology, Hand Reflexology, and Ear Reflexology into each Reflexology Session is known as The Flocco Method – Integrating Foot Hand Ear Reflexology. In 1983 Bill Flocco taught the first Professional Certification Length Course in the Integration of Foot Hand Ear Reflexology to be offered anywhere in the world. Bill Flocco has traveled extensively lecturing and teaching on four continents, including Australia, Canada, China, Denmark, England, Germany, Holland, New Zealand, Switzerland, and in numerous states across the USA.

Michael Cheselka is often compared to the legendary George Carlin, recently earned second place at the World Series of Comedy in Las Vegas. A veteran comedian with over 15 years of experience, Mike has performed across all 50 U.S. states and 17 countries. His career spans clubs, colleges, cruise ships, and television networks like HBO and Showtime. Highlights include appearances on sitcoms, in films, and on stage with the late Sam Kinison as part of the "Outlaws of Comedy" tour. Mike got his start at The Comedy Store in Los Angeles, solidifying his place in the comedy world with his sharp wit and engaging performances.