Humour can be a lifeline, a way to find light in the darkest moments—but is it always helpful? In this episode, Sally and Seona explore the complex relationship between humour and chronic illness. While research often labels humour as a maladaptive coping strategy, they challenge this notion, discussing its benefits for resilience, connection, and mental well-being. They also unpack the downsides—when humour becomes a mask for avoidance or dismisses real struggles. Through personal stories, psychological insights, and a few laughs along the way, they explore how to use humour in a way that supports, rather than suppresses, emotional health.

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