Aug 2025
223. Laughing Matters: Levity, Leadership, and Lasting Connection
By lightening up your communication, you can build serious connections.Humor in communication isn’t all fun and games. According to Alison Wood Brooks and Naomi Bagdonas, levity is one of the most serious tools we have in building successful connections.Wood Brooks and Bagdonas, ... Show More
23m 9s
Oct 2021
Ep186 - Jennifer Aaker & Naomi Bagdonas | Humor, Seriously: Why Humor Is a Secret Weapon in Business and Life
<p>Humor is serious business. And that's a fact backed by cold, hard research. Humor builds bonds, defuses tension, boosts innovation, and bolsters resilience through hard times. That's why Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas teach a class called "Humor: Serious Business", at Stanf ... Show More
1h 2m
Feb 2018
Gelotology (LAUGHTER) with Lee Berk
<p>The. Study. Of. Laughter. It exists, and it's called gelotology. In one of the oddly more somber episodes, Alie sits down with Dr. Lee Berk, a doctor who is "serious about laughter" and has dedicated decades to hunting down how humor affects the body. Learn about what makes a ... Show More
55m 10s
Jan 2024
3053: Make People Feel Good by Steve Pavlina on Social Connections & Emotional intelligence
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Episode 3053:
Steve Pavlina of StevePavlina.com offers a straightforward approach to enriching social connections: focus on making ... Show More
9m 5s
Oct 2025
Judd Apatow: Fear of Rejection Holding You Back? THIS Trick Will Silence the Inner Critic & Help You Feel Confident to Create
What does rejection feel like to you? What do you usually do to move past that feeling? Today, Jay sits down with legendary filmmaker and comedian Judd Apatow for a vulnerable and inspiring conversation on life, creativity, and resilience. Known for shaping modern comedy with fil ... Show More
1h 47m
Nov 2025
The Power of Being Happy & Playful | Ep. 1,175
In this episode of Own Your Power, explore the often-overlooked secret to lasting success, having fun and staying playful. Learn how joy, curiosity, and lightheartedness can transform your relationships, fuel creativity, and make your journey toward success far more fulfilling. D ... Show More
4m 6s
What if laughter wasn’t just fun—but a social superpower? In this episode, AJ and Johnny unpack the science of laughter and why it’s one of the strongest signals of connection, trust, and influence. Far more than a reaction to humor, laughter is a primal bonding mechanism that makes you more memorable, likable, and magnetic.
They break down why people laugh ... Show More
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1723781/open_sms">Text me your thoughts/questions</a></p><p>Hello Magical Human & welcome back to Madison Mindset the Podcast 🧚🏼</p><p>A sense of humour transforms how we experience life, allowing u ... Show More
<p><strong>Acting is weird, brutal work. <em>Fargo</em> star William H. Macy breaks down why desperation makes great art — and how he finally learned to act at age 60.</strong></p><p><strong>Full show notes and resources can be found here: </strong><a href="https://jordanharbinge ... Show More
