Ever feel like life’s just one long to-do list with a soundtrack of sighs and “ugh”s? What if the secret to sanity, healing, and human connection is… comedy? Yep. Laughter might just be the soul's sneaky shortcut to freedom.
In this feel-good and unexpectedly deep episode of Simple Awakenings, we're cracking open the power of comedy—yes, even the messy, awkward, snort-laugh kind. I’m joined by a guest who gets it: that sometimes the most sacred sound isn’t an om—it’s a belly laugh. Together, we explore why laughter truly is the best medicine, how to find it when life feels anything but funny, and why women—especially those of us juggling it all—desperately need to lighten up (without giving up our depth). If you’ve ever needed permission to laugh through the chaos, this one’s for you.
🔑 In this episode, you will learn:
WHY Laughter is medicine—and magic: Science backs it, your nervous system loves it, and your soul craves it. Humor is a natural reset button, especially in tough times.
HOW humor is a spectrum, not a stand-up show: You don’t have to be the “funny one” to find joy in humor. From dry wit to goofy memes, comedy can be a powerful connector and a healing lens.
Tips to train your brain to find the light: We'll share simple mindset shifts and habits that help you spot the absurd, reframe the heavy, and invite levity—even in the middle of a meltdown.
How to NOT take yourself so seriously—it’s exhausting: Learn how to laugh at your own bloopers, ditch the perfectionist mask, and reconnect with the playful, soul-aligned part of you that knows how to giggle at life’s curveballs.
Your soul is calling… it wants to laugh and play more. This episode is a good place to start and we are here to connect with you and help you keep the lightness and laughter going, even by just opening the door to it in your life.
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About My Guest:
Lynn Harris is a culture-shifting producer, award-winning journalist, and author/co-author of six books, whose comedy and campaigns for social justice and gender equity have changed laws and conversations from Capitol Hill to NASCAR. She is founder and CEO of GOLD Comedy—the comedy school, professional network, and content studio where women and non-binary folks grow their comedy careers, build powerful communities, and make funny stuff. Harris co-created Breakup Girl (acquired by Oxygen), one of the first multiplatform internet success stories, and served as the first VP of communications at global human rights group Breakthrough, where her blend of humor and advocacy powered some of the team’s most effective U.S. campaigns. She has also worked as a Tonya Harding lookalike, which is a long story.
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