“It is time for parents to teach young people early on that in diversity there is beauty and there is strength."—Maya Angelou

Are you as tired of watching the news as I am?  Then....we've got something completely different to approach on this episode of Laughbox!

On this episode, I get to talk to my good friend, Lisa Koenecke...."The Inclusion Ally!"  Within our association, we do a really good job of bringing everyone into the fold but, as you know, we are a bit different as a group.  Most organizations are still playing by the playbook they were given in the 80's and Lisa's mission is to change that with humor and education.

I had a great time talking with Lisa and I know you'll like her too!

ENJOY!

More on Lisa...

As an experienced and energetic Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) professional speaker and facilitator, Lisa specializes in counteracting unconscious bias and LGBTQ+ inclusion in business. Her impact is amplified through strengthening each person’s allyship. With a demonstrated history of working in secondary education and a passion toward community and social services, she is an expert in counseling, crisis intervention, educational leadership, and program development.

After receiving her Diversity & Inclusion certification from Cornell University, Lisa launched her Inclusion Ally business. Being an expert in LGBTQ+ issues has allowed her to present in 20 states and keynote numerous school counseling conferences.

Lisa’s speaking style can best be described as dynamic, energetic and interactive.  After 12 years of being a middle school counselor, she is now an adjunct instructor at Lakeland University training the next generation of school counselors. 

Connect with Lisa HERE!

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"To truly laugh, you must be able to take your pain and play with it." - Charlie Chaplin

If you're like me, you've been in the house for about a month and maybe finding the funny to cope is becoming a little harder to do.  Don't fret....we at AATH have your back and have decided to bring another expert on the show to share his wisdom on how to cope during the coronavirus!

This episode brings the wit and wisdom of Dr. Steve Sultanoff.  Steve has been on the show before and, if you've heard him, you know that HE HAS GOT THE GOODS!  We talk about how to deal with anxiety, hope, despair and (of course) humor.  I know you're going to get as much out of this episode as I did so ENJOY!!

More on Steve...

Steven Sultanoff, PhD is a psychologist, professor (Pepperdine University), professional speaker, past president of the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor (AATH), and internationally recognized expert on therapeutic humor.  He has offered over 300 live continuing education and training workshops as well as creating numerous online programs on a variety of clinical topics including clinical supervision, cognitive behavioral therapy, humor, and emotional intelligence. With over 30 years in the therapeutic humor field, he has authored many innovative articles and written a pioneering chapter on Humor in Psychotherapy. Dr. Sultanoff has appeared on The Morning Show, STARZ, Lifetime, and PBS and is frequently quoted in publications such as Time, Prevention, USA Today, Forbes, etc., and has received the AATH “Lifetime Achievement Award.” He provides live and online therapeutic humor continuing education (www.aatbs.com), and his web site (humormatters.com) offers a wealth of information on therapeutic humor.

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I have four children and love them all, however, I usually loved them more when we had some time apart.  I couldn't even imagine if I had to teach them something.....they'd still be in remediation.

If you're in that boat, DO NOT FRET!  We, at AATH, have brought together some experts on how to get the job done, have fun, and make the learning stick (and keep your sanity in the process).

If you'd like more resources on using humor, play or laughter in the learning process, contact us on our website: www.aath.org.  We've got your back!

Our panel in this discussion...

Mary Kay Morrison

http://www.questforhumor.com  

Jennifer Keith

www.facebook.com/keithtec

Jana Greco

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"He who laughs, lasts." –Mary Pettibone Poole

Yes, my friends, we are living in interesting times.  What does the future look like?  None of us know and that can be very disconcerting.  One thing we know will remain is our ability to laugh.

Although life right now is anxious and uncertain, one of the interesting byproducts is how humor is helping people cope.  We, at AATH, have always known that humor is the great emotional equalizer and so we've brought together some of our best and brightest to discuss not only the how of humor but also the why.  I hope you get as much from our panel of experts as I did and keep sharing those memes!

ENJOY!

Our Guests:

Dr. Ed Dunkelblau

http://teacheq.com/

Karyn Buxman, RN, MSN, CHP

https://www.karynbuxman.com/

Dr. Melissa Mork

www.melissamork.com

Dr. Heidi Hanna

https://heidihanna.com/

Paul Osincup

https://www.paulosincup.com/

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"Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 

I've titled this episode "It's About Time" because it is about time that I aired it!  My own mistake.  David and I had a great conversation at the conference last year and then I lost the interview.  Well, actually, I misplaced it.  Then....the other day...I found it!  YAHTZEE!!

David and I discussed a lot of interesting humor related topics but what was most interesting is how he uses humor to engage his students and help them learn.  Fascinating conversation with a very smart guy!

ENJOY!

More on David (in his own words)..

Howdy! I lecture at Texas A&M University in the Department of Communication. I have been dubbed both the ‘humor guy’ and the ‘intercultural dude’ by our course coordinator, and I am proud to embody that persona. My goal as an educator is to make learning a fun and worthwhile experience. Using humor, graphic facilitation, and my personal (and sometimes embarrassing) experiences, I help students retain information and remain engaged in the class.

Check out David's website at: http://www.davidtarvin.com/

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"Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food" – Hippocrates

I love to eat!  What can I say?  Most days, I wake up thinking about what I'm going to eat the rest of the day and (quite possibly) tomorrow!

I'm really excited to share the interview with this episode's guest, Dr. Glenn Livingston.  Glenn shares his own journey with food addiction and binge eating and how you can get past that to never binge again!  I know you'll love Glenn as much as I did!

ENJOY!

More on Glenn...

Glenn Livingston, Ph.D. is a veteran psychologist and is the Author of the hugely successful book Never Binge Again, with over 600,000 Amazon Kindle downloads. Glenn hs incredible leadership experience, he was the long time CEO of a multi-million dollar consulting firm which has serviced several Fortune 500 clients in the food industry. Disillusioned by what traditional psychology had to offer overweight and/or food obsessed individuals, Dr. Livingston spent several decades researching the nature of bingeing and overeating via work with his own patients and a research program with more than 40,000 participants. This has transformed the lives of many individuals. He is not promoting a specific diet, rather helping people to develop a mindset that allows them to overcome what leads to overeating and avoid it! Having himself once been obese, this is a journey Glenn knows well. 

Glenn is has a daily bloggers post with Psychology Today and you've likely seen his work in many major media outlets such as The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Chicago Sun Times, The Indiana Star Ledger, The NY Daily News, American Demographics, ABC, WGN, and/or CBS radio, or UPN TV and many more.

Connect with Glenn here:  http://www.NeverBingeAgain.com

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 "Follow your inner moonlight; don’t hide the madness.”– Allen Ginsberg

Here we go!  Are you ready?  Did you know we're in the fourth year of the podcast? I learn a LOT from my guests...just like you do.  And, this episode is no different!

On this episode, I had the great privilege to talk with David Rendall.  He's the author of four books and, although we don't talk about just one in particular, he shares his philosophies that are intertwined in them all.  If you've been told to be something you're not, you have to listen to this episode.  Be you and shine!

ENJOY!

More on David...

During the last fifteen years, David Rendall has spoken to audiences on every inhabited continent. His clients include the US Air Force, Australian Government, and Fortune 50 companies such as Microsoft, AT&T, United Health Group, Fannie Mae, and State Farm.

Prior to becoming a speaker, he was a leadership professor and stand-up comedian. He also managed nonprofit enterprises that provided employment for people with disabilities. 

In between presentations, David competes in ultramarathons and Ironman triathlons.

David has a doctor of management degree in organizational leadership, as well as a graduate degree in psychology. 

He is the author of four books:

- The Four Factors of Effective Leadership

- The Freak Factor

- The Freak Factor for Kids

- Pink Goldfish

Connect with him....

David Rendall

+1 919 222 6295

[email protected]

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"Laugh as much as possible, always laugh. It's the sweetest thing one can do for oneself & one's fellow human beings." –Maya Angelou

WOWZA!  I love talking to people that stretch my brain and that's what happened on this episode.  It's not a surprise because our guest, Dr. Heidi Hanna, is one of the smartest people I know!

Heidi and I talk about some of the new research she is doing in the world of humor and the brain so grab something to write with and on....you're going to want to take notes!

We didn't talk about it on the show but Heidi has a special offer for those who sign up for her Stress Summit.  If you sign up and email her, she'll donate some money back to AATH and you'll also get a copy of the book, What's So Funny About Stress (which she co-authored with Karyn Buxman).  We'll have a link to sign up here later but you can reach the destination from her website listed at the bottom of the show notes.

ENJOY!

More on Heidi...

Dr. Heidi Hanna is the Chief Energy Officer of Synergy Brain Fitness, a company providing brain-based health and performance programs to individuals and organizations, a Founding Partner of the Academy for Brain Health and Performance and a Fellow and Advisory Board Member for the American Institute of Stress. She is a NY Times bestselling author who has written seven books, including The Sharp Solution, Stressaholic, Recharge and What’s So Funny About Stress?

Heidi has been featured at many global conferences including the Fortune Magazine Most Powerful Women in Business Summit, ESPN Leadership Summit and the Million Dollar Round Table. Her clients have included Google, Starbucks, Microsoft, Principal Insurance, Morgan Stanley, Ameriprise and WD40 as well as the PGA Tour and the National Football League. Heidi is also a National Board Member and Certified Humor Professional with the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor although she won’t admit she’s funny. 

Connect with her at: https://heidihanna.com/

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"A person’s maturity consists in having found again the seriousness one had as a child, at play." -Frederic Nietsche

First things first.....are you registered for the conference?  If not, WHY NOT!?  If not today, WHEN!?  Get it done!  You don't want to miss out on the opportunity to laugh, learn, and connect!

In this episode, I had the great pleasure to talk with Marcey Rader and discuss her book, Work Well, Play More!  She shares some great tips on integrating health, wellness and PLAY into your everyday life.  I know you'll like it!

ENJOY!

More on Marcey..

Marcey Rader is an Amazon best-selling author, sought-after productivity coach, accredited health and wellness expert, and renowned keynote speaker. As the founder of Marcey Rader Coaching and the Work Well. Play More!® Institute, she helps individuals and businesses kick their lifestyles back into balanced gear – without sacrificing health. Marcey knows first-hand that self-management is essential to success in life and business. 

After a case of high-stress, high-performance, corporate burnout triggered three autoimmune diseases, Marcey established her productivity coaching business. Her unique expertise has turned the spotlight on the intersection between business productivity and wellness, making better use of our most valuable asset – our health.

Working with a diverse range of businesses and individuals, she applies proven health and wellness principles to help clients find real balance, purpose, and success in work and life. As a high-impact speaker, she packs presentations with actionable advice and real-world wisdom. Her speaking roster's alive with engagements for Fortune 100 companies, startups, and everyone in between. From North Dakota to Dubai, manufacturing to biotech. Audiences learn to escalate their energy, conquer the calendar, master tasks, and extinguish email.

She is the author of Beyond Travel: A Road Warrior's Survival Guide and Hack the Mobile Lifestyle: 6 Steps to Work Well and Play More! Her latest book, Work Well. Play More! Productive, clutter-free, healthy living - one step at a time goes beyond the inspirational narrative to focus on simple, tangible tools and practical steps for gaining time and decluttering the body and mind.

To learn more about Marcey Rader, visit https://www.marceyrader.com/

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"The human brain is a most unusual instrument of elegant and as yet unknown capacity." - Stuart Seaton

One of my New Year's goals was to spend more time in the present.....but my brain keeps getting in the way!  How about you?  Do you want to be mindful, meditate or just calm the monkeys in your head?  If so, this episode will get you there!

This episode's guest is Ariel Garten.  She is the creator of a product called, Muse, and it can help YOU train your brain.  Ariel and I talk about Muse but we hit a lot of other reasons you should train your brain.  Take a listen...she's amazing!

ENJOY!

More on Ariel...

Ariel Garten is probably one of the most interesting people you will meet. She is a psychotherapist, Neuroscientist, mom, former fashion designer, and the female founder and visionary of an amazing and highly successful tech start-up Muse.

Muse tracks your brain during meditation to give you real-time feedback on your meditation, guiding you into the “zone” and solving the problem most of us have when starting a meditation practice. Muse lets you know when you are doing it right.

When Ariel is not reading brains (literally) or investing in, inspiring and advising other start-ups and women in biz, you can find her on stages across the world, from TED to MIT to SXSW. She inspires people to understand that they can accomplish anything they want by learning what goes on in their own mind.

Check out MUSE and get a discount with the Ambassador club here:   https://muse.getambassador.com

Connect with Ariel here: www.choosemuse.com

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