How Humor Makes You Happier (and Healthier!) With Chris Duffy

April is National Humor Month, so it’s time to dig into the amazing power of humor and laughter. This week, host Paula Felps sits down with comedian, TV writer, and podcast host Chris Duffy, author of the new book, Humor Me, to explore why laughter is more than a mere distraction. Drawing from personal experience, clinical research, and years of teaching and performing, Chris explains how humor strengthens connection, boosts resilience, improves well‑being, and even helps us navigate difficult moments. In this episode, you'll learn: Why humor is essential for emotional and physical well‑being. How self‑deprecating humor increases likability and perceived competence. Simple ways to rebuild your “humor muscle.”

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How Humor Makes You Happier (and Healthier!) With Chris Duffy is an episode from Live Happy Now by Live Happy LLC.

This episode is 23:58 long.

This episode was published on Apr 7, 2026.

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