“Being present… that’s a key to finding more joy in your life and more gratitude.”
-Kim McIntyre
Bump In The Road:
Kim McIntyre on The Power of Laughter
Laughter: An Unexpected Medicine
We all face challenges, but what if the key to overcoming them was as simple as laughter? In this podcast episode, we delve into Kim’s personal story of facing a health scare and discovering the transformative power of laughter therapy.
Back in 2001, Kim encountered a “bump in the road,” quite literally, with a bump in her mouth that led her down a path of medical consultations and stress. After an initial surgery that ruled out cancer, she found herself navigating a sea of opinions and potential treatments until she found a life-changing support program called “Getting Well,” where she rediscovered her laughter and play therapy. She learned that laughter isn’t just a momentary escape from stress—it’s a tool that can reset our entire being. As she puts it,
“It’s like a reset button for me.”
But laughter is just the beginning. The podcast explores the broader implications of mental health, the value of being present, and the concept of a mental toolbox—a personalized set of strategies to cope with life’s challenges.
Join us in this heartwarming episode as Kim reminds us that sometimes, the best medicine doesn’t come from a pharmacy—it comes from within us, and often, it’s just a laugh away.
Kim McIntyre On Laughter and Health
“Life is happening now.”
“Awareness is always the key.”
“Laughter is a circuit breaker or something that just interrupts that pattern.”
“Laughter and play therapy felt like coming home.”
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