In this episode of Freud Made Me Do It, we dive into humour as a defense mechanism - the Irish favourite and one we all secretly rely on. From Freud’s early notes to Vaillant’s research, we’ll explore how humor works in your psyche: when it helps, when it heals and when it keeps you from facing the truth. You’ll learn why we crack jokes in painful moments, how sarcasm can mask shame and how laughter becomes both medicine and avoidance. With sharp insight, real-life examples, and a touch of dark wit, this episode unpacks the psychology of humor; so you’ll never hear your own punchlines the same way again.

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Music Credit - Unbreakable Outro by Grand Project