How Laughter Calmed my Anxiety in Grade 4

Personal Minisode: I was a very shy, sensitive, introverted kid. In this clip, I reveal to my childhood friend Stacey how laughing together helped me cope with anxiety, boost my self-confidence, and connect with my new classmates in Grade 4. 

Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/m4j82k6Nvf0

About your Host:
Lauren Tatner, founder of Law of Happy, is an inspirational teacher, attorney, author, wellness arts practitioner, and inspirational clown. She is certified as a Reiki Teacher, Consulting Hypnotist, and Meditation Teacher, Laughter Yoga Leader, and Fitness Instructor Specialist. She also trained in Theatre, Dance, Zumba, Voice, Mediation, Public Speaking, Improv, Clown, Comedy, Past Life Regression (with American Psychiatrist, Dr. Brian Weiss), Shamanism, and Qigong.

Lauren has always been fascinated with the mind, body, and spirit connection. She is passionate about teaching the power of laughter, meditation, and movement in a fun and relatable way. When Lauren gives talks and leads workshops in the corporate and private sectors, she uses a unique approach that integrates elements of her diverse skills and experience.

Lauren is the mother of twins and a rescue pup.

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Transcript

Lauren Host: 0:34

I'm so excited for you to meet today's special guest. Stacey Letovsky. This is a very special and emotional episode for me. I met Stacey in grade four. I don't like labels, but let's just say that I was a very shy and sensitive kid. I had just switched schools in the middle of grade four, and meeting and laughing with Stacy was the greatest gift. When I was in grade four, I switched schools. I switched elementary schools in the middle of the year. And I was the new kid. And it was very stressful because kids had already gotten to know each other. I was so anxious, I remember coming home initially and crying and being so stressed out because I didn't know how to, who I would eat lunch with and I would, yes, you were amazing. You were so open and welcoming to me. And I just remember just laughing, just laughing with you. You had such a warm, welcoming energy and, and just your, you laughed freely. And I just felt so connected to you. Almost instantly when it was really through the laughter, I feel that, uh, that I was able to feel this instant bonding connection with you. And that allowed me to, Oh my God, almost removed, took away most of my anxiety. And it was the connecting with you through the laughter and the laughing. It was just so much fun. It just was a great release. And it was, it just. Boosted my mood. It boosted my, it increased my self confidence. I felt because of our laughing together, I just felt more confident and comfortable with everyone else in the class and with everyone else in the group. Because of our laughing together and because I was able to shift my energy and my focus through my laughter.