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Laughter as Medicine: How Intentional Joy Can Transform Your Health with Cathy Nesbitt
What if you could literally laugh your way out of stress and into better health—without telling a single joke?
In this transformative episode, laughter yoga expert Cathy Nesbitt reveals how intentional laughter works as a powerful cardiovascular exercise that floods your body with feel-good chemicals like dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin, and endorphins. Forget everything you think you know about yoga—this isn't about poses or flexibility. It's about harnessing the scientifically-proven healing power of laughter to combat stress, boost oxygen to your brain, and reclaim your natural state of joy.
Whether you're a skeptic who needs hard science or someone desperately seeking stress relief, this conversation will challenge you to rethink how simple daily practices can transform your mental and physical wellbeing. Cathy shares her personal journey from reluctant participant to certified teacher, and explains why your body doesn't know the difference between real and simulated laughter (yes, faking it really does work!).
In this episode you'll learn:
😂 Why laughter yoga has nothing to do with poses and everything to do with intentional cardiovascular exercise
🧠 How stress literally deprives your brain of oxygen and why laughing is the fastest way to restore mental clarity
💊 The science behind laughter as medicine & how it triggers your body's natural "love drugs"
🎭 Why faking laughter works just as well as genuine laughter for releasing feel-good hormones and reducing stress
Episode Resources- Episode Transcript, Resources & Conversation: https://www.whiterobinwellness.com/podcast/how-laughter-tranforms-your-health
- Cathy's free laughter yoga club: https://www.cathysclub.com/
Meet Your Guest
Cathy Nesbitt is a Health and Wellness Advocate and founder of Cathy’s Crawly Composters, Cathy’s Sprouters and Cathy’s Laughter Club. She is a multi award-winning environmental innovator who uses workshops and inspirational speaking to motivate people to live a more sustainable life.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathynesbitt
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559438955975
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/rhgn2112
About Your HostJennifer Robin is a wellness researcher and Certified Canfield Trainer authorized to teach The Success Principles. She combines personal development coaching with energy and emotional wellness practices—including EFT Tapping, Reiki, and Qi Gong—to help you build resilience, clarity, and lasting change.
Find Jennifer:
- Website: https://whiterobinwellness.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferchaseokeefe/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whiterobinwell/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhiteRobinWell/
About OM WOW Podcast
Real conversations. Bite-sized wisdom. Fresh perspectives on living a meaningful, well life. New episodes drop every Tuesday and Sunday. Subscribe now and join us as we explore topics that uplift your mind, body, and soul.
Love the show? Leave us a rating and review—it helps other seekers find us.
All links & resources: omwowpod.com
DisclaimerThis content is for informational purposes only and does not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or psychological condition. Please consult with your healthcare provider before making changes to your physical activity, eating habits, supplements, or wellness strategies. Guest views and opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host or show. This content may contain affiliate links.
© 2025 Glikstorm LLC
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By Jennifer Robin O'KeefeWhat if you could literally laugh your way out of stress and into better health—without telling a single joke?
In this transformative episode, laughter yoga expert Cathy Nesbitt reveals how intentional laughter works as a powerful cardiovascular exercise that floods your body with feel-good chemicals like dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin, and endorphins. Forget everything you think you know about yoga—this isn't about poses or flexibility. It's about harnessing the scientifically-proven healing power of laughter to combat stress, boost oxygen to your brain, and reclaim your natural state of joy.
Whether you're a skeptic who needs hard science or someone desperately seeking stress relief, this conversation will challenge you to rethink how simple daily practices can transform your mental and physical wellbeing. Cathy shares her personal journey from reluctant participant to certified teacher, and explains why your body doesn't know the difference between real and simulated laughter (yes, faking it really does work!).
In this episode you'll learn:
😂 Why laughter yoga has nothing to do with poses and everything to do with intentional cardiovascular exercise
🧠 How stress literally deprives your brain of oxygen and why laughing is the fastest way to restore mental clarity
💊 The science behind laughter as medicine & how it triggers your body's natural "love drugs"
🎭 Why faking laughter works just as well as genuine laughter for releasing feel-good hormones and reducing stress
Episode Resources- Episode Transcript, Resources & Conversation: https://www.whiterobinwellness.com/podcast/how-laughter-tranforms-your-health
- Cathy's free laughter yoga club: https://www.cathysclub.com/
Meet Your Guest
Cathy Nesbitt is a Health and Wellness Advocate and founder of Cathy’s Crawly Composters, Cathy’s Sprouters and Cathy’s Laughter Club. She is a multi award-winning environmental innovator who uses workshops and inspirational speaking to motivate people to live a more sustainable life.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathynesbitt
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559438955975
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/rhgn2112
About Your HostJennifer Robin is a wellness researcher and Certified Canfield Trainer authorized to teach The Success Principles. She combines personal development coaching with energy and emotional wellness practices—including EFT Tapping, Reiki, and Qi Gong—to help you build resilience, clarity, and lasting change.
Find Jennifer:
- Website: https://whiterobinwellness.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferchaseokeefe/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whiterobinwell/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhiteRobinWell/
About OM WOW Podcast
Real conversations. Bite-sized wisdom. Fresh perspectives on living a meaningful, well life. New episodes drop every Tuesday and Sunday. Subscribe now and join us as we explore topics that uplift your mind, body, and soul.
Love the show? Leave us a rating and review—it helps other seekers find us.
All links & resources: omwowpod.com
DisclaimerThis content is for informational purposes only and does not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or psychological condition. Please consult with your healthcare provider before making changes to your physical activity, eating habits, supplements, or wellness strategies. Guest views and opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host or show. This content may contain affiliate links.
© 2025 Glikstorm LLC