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Introducing laughter as an accessible public health resource for individuals to improve physical and mental wellbeing, and communities to treat the symptoms of our social disease.

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“Laughter is the salve that keeps reality from scarring.”

~Monique Marquez

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An open mind lets laughter IN…

Join our welcoming, colorful community of humor-beings as we honor the inner-child spirit of play and resilience.

Supported by scientific research!

Laughing — whether it’s real or pretend — has phyical and mental health benefits including:

  • shifts in perspective

  • reduced stress

  • pain relief

  • better mood & memory

  • mental clarity and creativity

  • positive group dynamics

  • increased energy and resilience

  • more honest communication

  • team building and emotional safety

  • over-all sense of wellbeing

Therapeutic Laughter IS NOT:

Comedy or Jokes

Humor is subjective, but laughter is connective. We have to be careful about “joking” during times of stress, as it can be a slippery slope that may actually disconnect us from our authentic selves and each other.

Toxic positivity

Making light of serious matters, or to turning frowns upside-down is definitely not therapeutic. You’re not required to be silly, and self-care means quitting when it stops being fun.

Funny business

It’s not about making you laugh, since forced participation is never fun. Some aspects of the process may challenge certain comfort zones, but it’s always therapeutic when we work together in safe spaces.

Political, religious, or exclusive

We don’t laugh AT each other, we laugh WITH each other. Everyone smiles in the same language and laughing together allows us to celebrate our differences, which makes us stronger.

Join the Mirth Movement!

The foundation for a
lifetime of good-hearted living.

Laughing all the way…

Meagan Jourdan-Brown is the heart and soul of this operation. Whether you’re looking for personalized therapy or want to host a Laughter Event at your location, it all starts with a conversation.

Currently available to residents of IL, MN, IA, and OH (all meetings are scheduled in Central Time)

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