We all have a story but sometimes we might not think that anyone wants to hear it OR we're scared to tell it.  There's power in your story...for you and those around you. On this episode I get to talk with story telling maven, Johanna Walker, about how to step up, step out, and step into sharing you....and your story.  ENJOY! More on Johanna.... Johanna is the fear-blasting, storytelling maven for coaches, consultants, leaders and change-makers. As a keynote speaker and workshop facilitator,...

Jill Knox was a light to the world and had a positive impact on everyone she met.  She not only served as President and board member of the Association but also was critical in the development and continuation of AATH's Humor Academy.  On this episode of Laughbox,  AATH remembers Jill.  We share some stories, some memories and even some laughs. Jill Poole KnoxAugust 1, 1948 - January 16, 2021Jill Poole Knox, 72, of Oceanside, CA, passed away on January 16, 2021 from complications related to...

If you're like me, you've had those experiences in your life where you were sure that something BIGGER was happening but it was difficult to wrap your head around it.  Those are the moments were AWE was a factor...it took your breath away...it made you think...it put you in the moment that you needed to be in (perhaps at that moment). On this episode, I talk to my good friend, Allen Klein, about his new book, The Awe Factor, and we talk about all of those moments.   More importantly, we talk...

WOW!  What a great time I had talking with Kathy Klotz-Guest on this episode.  We talk improv, we talk comedy, we talk leadership...we talk about it all!  I think you'll dig her too...Check it out! More on Kathy... Kathy Klotz-Guest, MA, MBA combines her business and comedy backgrounds to teach leaders, teams, and professionals how to use humor to enhance their business and personal lives. A former Silicon Valley marketing executive and improv comedian for over 20 years, she has been featured...

First, let me apologize for not putting more episodes up as of late.  I started a full time school program and have been trying to get a good rhythm down on life.  But....I don't get paid for this so....here we are. This episode is rock solid.  Jeff Harry is a man after our own heart.  He believes in the lighter side and you'll find that out as we delve into the inner workings of his work.  ENJOY! More on Jeff: Jeff Harry shows individuals and companies how to tap into their true selves, to...

“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...

"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...

  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...

"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...

"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...

"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...

 "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...

"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...

"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...

"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...

So the server asked me what I wanted and I said that I'd take a full order of happiness.  It's what is on today's menu! On this episode, I had the great pleasure to talk with Sean Webb about his books on mind hacking happiness.  I won't bore you with my version of what we talked about because it PALES in comparison to the actual interview.  But....you can take this to the lavatory, it is pretty awesome.  He has done the research and we get to benefit from it! ENJOY! More on Sean... As the...

“We cannot cure the world of sorrows, but we can choose to live in joy.” —Joseph Campbell We're back for season three and kicking it off strong!  New intro, new outro and a great line up of guests....starting off with Steve Wilson! Steve and I have a great conversation about his journey from psychologist to Joyologist and what joyology is all about.  He shares some history about how far therapeutic humor has come and how far we have to go.  I know you'll dig it as much as I did! Also, I must...

"It is in games that many men discover their paradise." - Robert Wilson Lynd Here it is...our last episode of the season.  I take the summer off so I can play a bit more, which is AWESOME because we're hitting a bit of that in this episode. In this episode, I had the great pleasure to talk with Mary Couzin.  Mary is a super cool person and has it going on.  She invented (yes, invented) the Chicago Toy and Game Fair and is a game developer herself.  We talk about her journey in the world of...

“Life keeps throwing me stones. And I keep finding the diamonds.”– Ana Claudia Antunes Once in a while you get the opportunity to meet people whose joy is so genuine it can't help but inspire you.  That's how it was when I first met this week's guest, Shauna Bruce-Hamburger. Shauna doesn't let anything in life hold her back.  She and I talk about overcoming life's challenges and how you can bounce back and live a life filled with real joy.  I had so much fun with Shauna that I didn't want the...

“The only thing that is ultimately real about your journey is the step that you are taking at this moment. That’s all there ever is.” - Eckhart Tolle Are you really busy?  Do you spend most of your time thinking you don't have enough time to do all the things you want to do?  Do you wish you could just take a moment to enjoy a moment when you have that moment? YOU'RE NOT ALONE! We all live busy lives and it is becoming increasingly difficult to be present when you have the opportunity.  In...

"Laugh as much as possible, always laugh. It's the sweetest thing one can do for oneself & one's fellow human beings." - Maya Angelou Have you got a big thought?  Have you ever contemplated taking your big thought and putting together a TEDx talk?  I've mulled over both of those questions (but usually stop at the first). On this episode, I talk to long time friend, Debra Joy Hart, about her journey with designing and delivering a great TEDx talk last fall.  She shares the trials,...

“Yesterday is not ours to recover, but tomorrow is ours to win or lose.” — Lyndon B. Johnson We are just a little over a week post conference and I'm still reeling from all of the great information I learned and relationships that were built!  It's hard to go back to regular life after a life altering experience like the AATH conference! In this episode, I'm talking to my good friend, Dr. Tina Hallis.  Tina is a scientist who turned her focus towards positive psychology and hasn't turned back...