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The Healing Power of Laughter with Dr. Jeff Norman| 10.14.2026

In this episode, Kristen sits down with Dr. Jeff Norman, an author, speaker, and laughter therapy advocate, to explore how laughter and playfulness can help people navigate grief, anxiety, and trauma while reconnecting with joy, emotional healing, and deeper relationships.

You'll Learn

  • How laughter can help lighten the emotional weight of grief, anxiety, and trauma.

  • Simple ways to bring more laughter and joy into everyday life.

  • How to use humor without avoiding deeper emotions that need healing.

  • Why playfulness and spontaneity can strengthen family connections.

  • How forgiveness, emotional maturity, and love contribute to lasting joy.

Resources

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This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. It is being provided to you to educate you about ideas on stress management and as a self-help tool for your own use. It is not psychotherapy/counseling in any form.