Ready to trade your existential dread for a belly laugh? This week on The Charley and Nellybaby Podcast, we're diving headfirst into the murky, hilarious world of dark comedy (or black comedy, if you prefer!).

We'll explore why this genre—that gleefully tackles taboo, morbid, or serious subjects like death, tragedy, and human misery—isn't just a guilty pleasure; it's a psychological survival mechanism.

* Why Do We Laugh at the Worst Things? We'll break down the mental gymnastics that allow a well-timed, dark joke to reframe suffering, giving us a crucial sense of control and distance from life's unavoidable calamities.

* The Power of Reframing: Learn how dark humor acts as a form of cognitive reappraisal, helping us process trauma and everyday anxieties by turning them into absurd, manageable narratives.

* A New Coping Tool: Discover how integrating a dark comedic perspective can be your new secret weapon for dealing with everyday life. From annoying coworkers to global crises, sometimes the only way out is to find the ridiculousness in the ruin.

Tune in to find out if your favorite morbid joke is actually the healthiest thing you've done all week!