Bridging the Gap Podcast

Episode 84 – Laughing Through It w/ Dr. Melissa Mork

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Episode 84: a conversation with professor, speaker, coach, and author Dr. Melissa Mork and our podcast host, Mykelti Blum. Dr. Melissa is a certified humor professional, and she shares with us the tragic story and deep loss that led her into the mental health field and ultimately into studying humor specifically. Dr. Melissa brings a surprisingly humorous approach to processing through grief and a new perspective to how we approach our mental health. She and Mykelti discuss the many times Dr. Melissa was blocked from pursuing the call God had on her life and what caused her to keep going. They also share practical advice in supporting others through grief and how laughter can give you a minute to breathe through it all.

  • Learn more about Dr. Melissa and find her two books, Mental Health Matters: How Ten Psychological Principles Will Enhance Your Mental Health and Bounce: From Thriving to Surviving Through Loss, at melissamork.com.
  • Follow Dr. Melissa Mork on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook, and find her on YouTube at Melissa Baartman Mork.
  • Check out her podcast, “Mental Health Matters with Dr. Melissa Mork.”

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