# Healing with Humor: Merit Kahn’s Journey with Comedy, Emotional Intelligence & Optimism | with Amb. Elisha

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Podcast: [The Elisha Show: Purpose Driven Life & Mastery](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-elisha-show-purpose-driven-life-emotional-intelligence-4245652)
Published: 2026-05-28T20:28:25+00:00
Episode link: https://TheElishaShow.podbean.com/e/healing-with-humor-merit-kahn-s-journey-with-comedy-emotional-intelligence-optimism-with-amb-elisha/
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Duration seconds: 1219

## Resource

Join Ambassador Elisha in conversation with Merit Kahn, a dynamic keynote speaker, coach, and creator of the “Think Like a Comedian” program. Merit shares how her journey through sales training and emotional intelligence led her to stand-up comedy, transforming her life story into a one-woman show that helps others rewrite their painful experiences by finding humor. Discover how humor acts as a powerful healing tool that lightens life’s burdens, enabling you to hold more and move forward with renewed energy. Learn about Merit’s unique approach blending comedy with emotional healing workshops, and her insights on balancing optimism with reality for success. Plus, get advice on breaking free when feeling stuck in your story, and how writing and humor can spark meaningful life shifts. Tune in for heartfelt stories, professional wisdom, and practical tips to add laughter and lightness to your own healing journey. Connect with Merit: https://meritkahn.com/podcast/ Join my membership: https://www.patreon.com/14825901/join Be my guest via #PodMatch here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/Theelishashow

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