Podcast 358: One of the best & most easily accessible "anti-depressants"

<p>Sign up to Patreon to get access to bonus ad-free podcasts, exclusive downloads, live Q&amp;As and more: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf">https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about something we all do: laughing! Have you ever thought about why emitting sounds from our mouths gives us so much joy? Even when those sounds can sometimes come out like a cackle, grunt, wheeze or even a snort? When we do this, we are most likely filled with joy, although there are times when people laugh out of discomfort, shock, anger, and/or sadness. In almost all these situations, however, there is something about laughing that relieves us—<strong>it releases tension and can improve our mood in tangible ways</strong>.</p> <p>Read the show blog here:&nbsp;https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/laughing</p> <p><br></p> <p>OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:</p> <p>-<strong>BiOptimizer’s Magnesium: For an exclusive offer for my listeners go to </strong><a href="http://www.magbreakthrough.com/leaf"><u><strong>http://www.magbreakthrough.com/leaf</strong></u></a><strong> and use DRLEAF10 during checkout to save 10% on your order.</strong></p> <p><strong>-Splendid Spoon: Get started and save $35 on your first order of delicious plant-based meals at </strong><a href="http://splendidspoon.com/DRLEAF"><u><strong>SplendidSpoon.com/DRLEAF</strong></u></a><strong>—that's only $6.66 per meal!</strong></p> <p><strong>-NOOM: Sign up for your trial and get psychology-based support and motivation to reach your goals at </strong><a href="https://www.noom.com/programs/health-weight/exsf01/?upv=3&amp;sp=adresults&amp;utm_source=cleaningupthementalmess&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_content=drleaf&amp;type=bakedin&amp;group=audio&amp;step=pros&amp;lang=en&amp;isvanity=y#/"><u><strong>noom.com/DRLEAF</strong></u></a><strong>.</strong></p> <p><br></p> <p>EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:</p> <p><strong>2:00</strong> What laughter is</p> <p><strong>3:45</strong> Laughter as communication</p> <p><strong>4