60 acast.com Why We Laugh https://shows.acast.com/why-we-laugh en Why We Laugh laughter, laughter therapy, laughter yoga, humor, stress relief, mental health, wellbeing, psychology, science of laughter Why We Laugh The science and stories behind laughter and laughter therapy

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]]> false Why We Laugh info+6ac8f47f7ce338e8cd09ed75@mg-eu.acast.com 6ac8f47f7ce338e8cd09ed75 why-we-laugh serial https://assets.pippa.io/users/6ab270281fc066503d233e5e/pre-show-covers/1791554677657-66213b08-6ede-41c3-b844-ff3dfe7d78ce.jpeg https://shows.acast.com/why-we-laugh Why We Laugh The Man Who Laughed His Way Out of Bed? The Man Who Laughed His Way Out of Bed? Sat, 10 Oct 2026 11:11:34 GMT 11:07 6aca1d663b4184313754aad6 false https://shows.acast.com/why-we-laugh/episodes/the-man-who-laughed-his-way-out-of-bed 6aca1d663b4184313754aad6 6ac8f47f7ce338e8cd09ed75 the-man-who-laughed-his-way-out-of-bed A famous story about laughter and healing, and what really holds up full 1 2 In 1964, magazine editor Norman Cousins fell seriously ill, left the hospital for a hotel room, and filled his days with funny films. Years later, his story became one of the most famous tales in the history of laughter. But what really happened, and how much of it holds up today? In this episode, we follow Cousins from a hospital bed to a landmark medical journal article and a bestselling book, and we look honestly at what his story proves and what it does not.

This podcast is for information and enjoyment and does not replace medical advice. Created with human curiosity and the help of artificial intelligence, which assists with the writing and provides the narration voice.

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]]> In 1964, magazine editor Norman Cousins fell seriously ill, left the hospital for a hotel room, and filled his days with funny films. Years later, his story became one of the most famous tales in the history of laughter. But what really happened, and how much of it holds up today? In this episode, we follow Cousins from a hospital bed to a landmark medical journal article and a bestselling book, and we look honestly at what his story proves and what it does not.

This podcast is for information and enjoyment and does not replace medical advice. Created with human curiosity and the help of artificial intelligence, which assists with the writing and provides the narration voice.

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]]> Why Do We Laugh? Why Do We Laugh? Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:09:37 GMT 13:25 6ac8f5a229b9fbfbe2d4233a false https://shows.acast.com/why-we-laugh/episodes/why-do-we-laugh 6ac8f5a229b9fbfbe2d4233a 6ac8f47f7ce338e8cd09ed75 why-do-we-laugh Laughter is older than humans, and it is rarely about jokes full 1 1 Why do we laugh? Most laughter has nothing to do with jokes. In this first episode, we follow laughter from everyday conversations to tickled rats and playful apes, and trace it back ten to sixteen million years. It turns out laughter is an ancient, shared signal of play and trust, and the starting point for our series on laughter therapy. This podcast is for information and enjoyment and does not replace medical advice.

This podcast is for information and enjoyment and does not replace medical advice. Created with human curiosity and the help of artificial intelligence, which assists with the writing and provides the narration voice.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Why do we laugh? Most laughter has nothing to do with jokes. In this first episode, we follow laughter from everyday conversations to tickled rats and playful apes, and trace it back ten to sixteen million years. It turns out laughter is an ancient, shared signal of play and trust, and the starting point for our series on laughter therapy. This podcast is for information and enjoyment and does not replace medical advice.

This podcast is for information and enjoyment and does not replace medical advice. Created with human curiosity and the help of artificial intelligence, which assists with the writing and provides the narration voice.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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