{"podcast":{"title":"1,000 Waking Minutes","slug":"1-000-waking-minutes-6972787","podcast_index_feed_id":6972787,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/1000-waking-minutes/","website_url":"https://wendybazilian.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/e3c7d2eb-8f69-455b-b626-79756a671d32/Jeq8MQaIdUAm4c5MRwq4shOC.png","author":"Wendy Bazilian","episode_count":61,"summary":"Every day, we experience 1,000 waking minutes on average. How are you spending yours? Join Dr. Wendy Bazilian on a journey to Eat well, Move daily, Be healthy.®, three pillars she believes can optimize these precious minutes toward your healthiest, most fulfilling life. With a healthy dose of Dr. Wendy’s infectious energy, she invites you to share time together to help you develop a real and compassionate connection to your health, your community, your environment, and most importantly, yourself. Dr. Bazilian is a Doctor of Public Health, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, and certified Exercise Physiologist. She is a frequent expert contributor on LIVE with Kelly & Mark. Engage with Dr. Wendy at wendybazilian.com.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-23T00:17:37.720315+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/1-000-waking-minutes-6972787"},"episode":{"title":"43 - Laugh More, Stress Less: The Health Benefits of Humor and Joy","slug":"43-laugh-more-stress-less-the-health-benefits-of-humor-and-joy","published_at":"2025-11-25T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/1-000-waking-minutes-6972787/43-laugh-more-stress-less-the-health-benefits-of-humor-and-joy","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/1-000-waking-minutes-6972787","url":"https://1000-waking-minutes.captivate.fm/episode/43-laugh-more-stress-less-the-health-benefits-of-humor-and-joy","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/01a094eb-0784-4dcd-94e1-1fa75b5a3642.mp3","summary":"There’s a reason a good laugh feels like it reaches all the way down to your bones — it’s one of the quickest ways the body remembers joy. In this uplifting and evidence-based episode of 1,000 Waking Minutes , Dr. Wendy Bazilian explores why laughter matters — from its power to rewire the brain and support heart health to its ability to boost immunity, reduce stress, and even help us “jog internally” without leaving the house. Blending research and real-life examples, including how comedy found its way back after 9/11, insights from Loma Linda University and Vanderbilt studies, and reflections on Andrea Martin’s Lady Parts , Dr. Bazilian connects humor and healing in ways that feel both relatable and inspiring. You’ll also experience a mindful minute to smile, breathe, and feel the lightness laughter brings — plus practical tips to “find your funny,” watch something that cracks you up, and even “smile loudly” as a daily health tool. FROM THE EPISODE WE DISCUSS: (00:00) Intro (1:34) Why laughter matters — emotionally, physically, and socially (2:47) The role of humor in healing and connection, from 9/11 to everyday life (5:44) Andrea Martin, Edith Prickley, and Lil Edith P in her memoir “Lady Parts” (12:13) How science shows laughter can help our brains, hearts, circulation, and immunity (19:02) A Mindful Minute: breathing, smiling, and softening through joy (21:04) Practical ways to bring more lightness and laughter into your 1,000 waking minutes (29:59) Wrapping up and meeting life a little lighter:... “give me the love, give me the stage, give me the laughter” CONNECT WITH WENDY: Follow me on Instagram: @1000WakingMinutes Visit my website: wendybazilian.com Email me topics you want covered on the podcast: 1KWM@wendybazilian.com PLEASE SUPPORT: If you’re enjoying 1,00…","meta_description":"There’s a reason a good laugh feels like it reaches all the way down to your bones — it’s one of the quickest ways the body remembers joy. In this uplifti…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2036,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/1-000-waking-minutes-6972787/episodes/43-laugh-more-stress-less-the-health-benefits-of-humor-and-joy/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/1-000-waking-minutes-6972787/43-laugh-more-stress-less-the-health-benefits-of-humor-and-joy.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}