Discover the incredible power of therapeutic laughter in this evidence-based deep dive into gelotology - the scientific study of laughter's healing effects. From Norman Cousins' groundbreaking "laughter prescription" to Patch Adams' revolutionary medical approach, learn how humor literally rewires your brain for better health.
What You'll Learn:
The neurochemical cascade: How laughter triggers endorphins, dopamine, and serotonin
Research-backed strategies to increase daily laughter and improve mental health
Why families that laugh together create happier, more resilient children
Patch Adams methodology: Using humor as medicine in healthcare settings
The smile-to-laughter pipeline: Start small when you're feeling down
Gallows humor: When dark comedy becomes a healthy coping mechanism
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Discover the incredible power of therapeutic laughter in this evidence-based deep dive into gelotology - the scientific study of laughter's healing effects. From Norman Cousins' groundbreaking "laughter prescription" to Patch Adams' revolutionary medical approach, learn how humor literally rewires your brain for better health.
What You'll Learn:
The neurochemical cascade: How laughter triggers endorphins, dopamine, and serotonin
Research-backed strategies to increase daily laughter and improve mental health
Why families that laugh together create happier, more resilient children
Patch Adams methodology: Using humor as medicine in healthcare settings
The smile-to-laughter pipeline: Start small when you're feeling down
Gallows humor: When dark comedy becomes a healthy coping mechanism
Overcoming Perfectionism: Evidence-Based Strategies with Prof. Tracey Wade
Deep Thinking with Dr. Steven Stolz
1 hour 30 minutes 37 seconds
3 months ago
Overcoming Perfectionism: Evidence-Based Strategies with Prof. Tracey Wade
Are your impossibly high standards actually sabotaging your success? If you've ever felt paralyzed by the fear of not being "good enough" or found yourself procrastinating on important tasks because they won't be perfect, you're not alone—and the latest research reveals why this pattern is more damaging than you think.
Deep Thinking with Dr. Steven Stolz
Discover the incredible power of therapeutic laughter in this evidence-based deep dive into gelotology - the scientific study of laughter's healing effects. From Norman Cousins' groundbreaking "laughter prescription" to Patch Adams' revolutionary medical approach, learn how humor literally rewires your brain for better health.
What You'll Learn:
The neurochemical cascade: How laughter triggers endorphins, dopamine, and serotonin
Research-backed strategies to increase daily laughter and improve mental health
Why families that laugh together create happier, more resilient children
Patch Adams methodology: Using humor as medicine in healthcare settings
The smile-to-laughter pipeline: Start small when you're feeling down
Gallows humor: When dark comedy becomes a healthy coping mechanism
