Craig Shoemaker | Laugh More, Feel Better

Comedian and mental health advocate Craig Shoemaker has spent decades making people laugh. But somewhere along the way, he started asking a bigger question: if laughter really is medicine, how do we actually use it? Craig joins Marlon to talk about developing your "seventh sense" and walks us through h his LAUGHTER framework, starting with L for Love, all the way through checking your capital E-Ego. They talk about intentional laughter, why humor can help us connect instead of divide, and how practicing laughter can make it easier to reach for joy instead of anger. This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health care, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have questions or concerns about your mental health, please consult a qualified healthcare or mental health professional. Learn more about Craig Shoemaker and his LAUGHTER framework: https://www.craigshoemaker.com/ Keep up with Craig: https://www.instagram.com/officialcraigshoemaker 🔗 Stay connected with the podcast! Instagram: @thishelpspodcast For business: hello@thishelpspodcast.com 🔗 Stay connected with the podcast host, Marlon Morgan, Founder & CEO of Wellness Together Instagram: @mrmarlonmorgan LinkedIn: Marlon Morgan 📢 Know someone extraordinary who should be featured on This Helps? Visit https://www.thishelpspodcast.com/joinus and tell us all about it. 📓 FREE online mental health training at our Wellness Education Lab. WELLNESS EDUCATION LAB™ (WEL) is practical and empowering online mental health training. Each module offers three different versions for three unique audiences: students (13+), parents/guardians, and educators/school staff. Parents/guardians modules are also available in Spanish. ⛵️ Wellness Together is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation providing mental health services for students (K-12 and University), families, and educators on campus and online. Our mission is to deliver mental health support & programming to advance mental health awareness, advocacy, and access for everyone. NOTE: If you or someone you know is experiencing a medical or psychiatric emergency, call 911. If you or someone you know needs to speak with someone immediately, call or text The Lifeline at 988.