The Healing Power of Laughter

What's in your mental tool box?

“Being present…that’s a key to finding more joy in your life and more gratitude.”

Back in 2001, Kim McIntyre 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.