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| 127:The Essence of Creating Deadlines | 27 Sep 2022 | 00:06:42 | |
Do you love deadlines? Let’s be honest. We don’t love them most of the time. We tend to feel like they are too much pressure on us, but I believe they are essential in our lives. They help us get things done. For instance, if you have a goal and book, it on a particular date, you will always do everything you can to ensure you hit the goal. Right? The date becomes your deadline, and more often than not, we meet the deadlines. Not long ago, we moved to Truro. Before we moved, we had deadlines on everything we needed to do to both our houses. True to it, we managed to hit the deadlines. That’s why people say that goals without deadlines are just dreams. Let’s master the art of giving life to our plans by assigning them deadlines. Chloe and I love travelling and going on holidays. To achieve that, we always set deadlines for everything we need to do personally or in our business. I would love to hear from you. What deadlines have you set for yourself? I wouldn’t mind being your accountability partner. Feel free to send me a message, and I will be keen to keep you in check. You’ll find Pete, his trademark red hat, and his happy vibe on the following channels.
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| 126:Getting to Know the Laughter Man with Armen Kassabian | 20 Sep 2022 | 00:34:30 | |
Sometimes a host becomes a guest on their show. I will be taking the two roles in today’s episode of Laughter and Positivity with Pete. I will be the host and the guest at the same time. My guest Armen Kassabian will also be doubling too. He is a newbie in the laughter world, but he is doing a lot to become a master. In this episode, Armen and I will ask and answer questions. We will share our journeys to becoming laughter yogis and our goals with laughter and laughter together. If you’d like to learn more about me, this episode is for you. I will answer Armen’s questions, leading me to get deeper into who I am. Listen to this episode. Key Talking Points of the Episode: [02:16] How laughter got to Armen’s radar [04:28] Armen’s experience with laughter yoga [06:39] Who is Pete Cann, and what led him to become to laughter yoga teacher? [18:58] Where does Armen see himself with laughter yoga in the next six months? [27:42] Pete’s plan to bring laughter to more people [31:23] Laughing Armen Standout Quotes from the Episode: “A lot of people don’t laugh. They think they can’t laugh. They forget to laugh.” “If you just drank a little water, that’s good for you. But if you drank a lot, you’ll get the benefits.” Connect with Armen Kassabian: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/armen.kassabian2021 You’ll find Pete, his trademark red hat, and his happy vibe on the following channels.
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| 117:The Power of Focusing on One Thing | 19 Jul 2022 | 00:06:42 | |
Did you know that FOCUS is an acronym that stands for follow one course until success? It is such a great tool when it comes to productivity. Do you ever get up in the morning, look at everything you have to achieve, and wonder where to begin? At the end of the day, you find that you went round in circles and achieved almost nothing. Don’t fret, you are not alone. I was there a while ago, but not anymore. I have learnt how to embrace the power of focusing on one thing. Chloe and I own a Chef agency here in the UK. Pre-Covid was doing very well, but when Covid happened, it went down. Post-Covid, things are looking up again, and we are becoming busy by the day. I have to balance The Chef Tree and being the Laughter man. I have a whiteboard in my office that helps me remain organized. A while back, I used to find that I had a lot to do, but at the end of the day, I could find that I had not accomplished much. I reached out to a coach, my friend, and they told me to try focusing on one thing at a time. True to it, things started moving when I started focusing on one thing at a time. Looking back, I have checked off many items from my list. Listen in to hear more. You’ll find Pete, his trademark red hat, and his happy vibe on the following channels.
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| 028: Getting Up and Getting Shit done - Rupert Bassadone | 03 Nov 2020 | 00:40:08 | |
Rupert has been juggling his way out of the circus only to find himself back in the fields, designing, planning, and managing festivals and outdoor events. He runs Event Site Design, the CAD drawing experts for outdoor events that offer smart event maps and precision mark-outs. Whilst he has been a part of the Events Industry his whole life, his professional career started in 2006 with safety and site/production management roles at foodie events, exhibitions, trade shows, festivals, outdoor shows, and so on. One of the early supporters of his career is WOMAD Festival, where today he looks after their production and operations, a service Event Site Design provides to a number of our key clients.
Check out this episode for insights that you can apply in your life.
[08:09] - How Rupert wants a career prospect, thinking about kind of normal things, like start having his own bar or having my own restaurant. [10:29] - To allow himself to have off days of not feeling happy and positive throughout the whole day. And it could be for various reasons. [06:51] - How he was diagnosed with general anxiety disorder boat four years ago, but really didn't want to take medication, things were just getting worse. [11:39] - Sometimes he get cravings for alcohol especially with this time of year with the sun coming out, it's one of my big triggers [12:39] - Realize that even those little things, we really can change the world with a smile or even a laugh with a stranger. [15:30] - People laughing or crying so much that it actually turns into laughter in weddings and funerals as well. [24:39] - Sometimes that mind map will just be a scatter of mess, but then that will lead on to a more focused vision and mind map [29:39] - You're the day daily habits that you've got, the daily actions that you take are all leading to the big vision. [31:30] - . There are lots of, lots of different people that I look at I'm inspired by their approach. [35:30] - Get up before everyone else gets up. Just make yourself a good coffee. But you've got to make the coffee with a special pot and this special “if you found this time, sort of more helpful that you're, you're creating some time for yourself, the old age. Um, yeah. And that you need to sharpen your axe at the end of the day. You can't just keep chopping wood. ” “Bamboo takes something like three years to grow and to put its roots down. But after those three years, it shoots and it's all about the, I know, I know personally, cause I've got bamboo mill garden. And then four years later it was like, Jungle, but the point is you've got to sow the seeds.” Links: https://linktr.ee/eventsitedesign You’ll find Pete, his trademark red hat and his happy vibe on the following channels; https://www.linkedin.com/in/thelaughterman/ https://www.instagram.com/petecannthelaughterman/ https://www.facebook.com/thelaughterman | |||
| 027: Night Owl or Early Bird? | 27 Oct 2020 | 00:07:08 | |
I could not sleep last night.. My mind was racing with lots of thoughts about things that needed to be done. Things that needed to be completed before our holiday tomorrow. Now do I need to do all of them? Not really, Although I have committed myself to bring Laughter and Positivity to at least one person each day. So…. 🔥 I have to record my podcast episode to go out next Tuesday. 🔥 I have to write the content for my Laughter website, offering more options to Laugh with me. 🔥 I have to complete the case studies for my Chef Agency, so they can be added to our new website. 🔥 I have to finalise my Laughter presentation for midday today. So ✅ I do have to do what I need to do 🎉 To allow me to live the life I want to live. Will I have a power nap before my Laughter at midday? YES Have I been for a 4 mile run? YES Have I meditated for 15 minutes? YES 💥 Sometimes, you need to do what you need to do 🎉 To have the life you want to live. Which are you? Early Bird or Night Owl? You’ll find Pete, his trademark red hat and his happy vibe on the following channels; https://www.linkedin.com/in/thelaughterman/ https://www.instagram.com/petecannthelaughterman/ https://www.facebook.com/thelaughterman | |||
| 026: Laughing off Life - Laughter Yoga interview with Mike Forester | 20 Oct 2020 | 00:45:44 | |
Mike is a certified Laughter Yoga leader and works as a recreation therapist that includes working with seniors while running a senior’s outreach program in Hamilton, Ontario. He is also an advocate of mental health with a new-found passion for Laughter Yoga. Laughter Yoga has not only changed his professional life but has had a huge impact on his personal life. He lived with anxiety and depression for many years, with it going undiagnosed. For the last two years, he has experienced no symptoms of my mental illness, and he believes that Laughter Yoga is the reason, therefore inspiring me to pass along this beautiful gift. He got the opportunity to take the Laughter Yoga leader training through my employer in October 2016 and immediately started conducting laughter sessions with my seniors. Currently, he runs five Laughter Clubs through my employer including a monthly session with a bi-weekly session with a Women’s Group. In addition, he runs a weekly Laughter Club in two city housing complexes. Since September 29, 2017, he has also been running the Laughing Off Life Laughter Club on Friday evenings. He now offers Laughter Yoga sessions for companies and corporations, seniors with mental health issues, Alzheimer’s and responsive behaviors, students, retirement homes and long term care facilities, intergenerational programming with seniors and toddlers, and one on one session with clients. Check out this episode for insights that you can apply in your life. [02:09] - The reason Mike became a mental health advocate [05:29] - Laughter meditation free laughter letting it flow from within. [06:51] - How he was diagnosed with general anxiety disorder boat four years ago, but really didn't want to take medication, things were just getting worse. [11:39] - Sometimes he gets cravings for alcohol especially with this time of year with the sun coming out, it's one of my big triggers [12:39] - Realize that even those little things, we really can change the world with a smile or even a laugh with a stranger. [15:30] - People laughing or crying so much that it actually turns into laughter at weddings and funerals as well. [21:39] - Meaning of an intergenerational session as a recreation therapist, there are ways to do programming. [24:39] - a business where she supports people who, who are in stage three or four cancer. [29:39] - Not dwelling on negativity even though he work in a stressful environment with two young children, five and three years old. I have a mortgage and bills coming out everywhere. [31:30] - When we laughed so much, we were releasing serotonin and dopamine endorphins [37:30] - Exercise to notice the breath at the nose, feel the breath at the nostrils when you breathe in and then feel the sensations as you breathe Quote: “First few months that I was practicing laughter yoga, intentional laughter. I was feeling good, but I wasn't noticing like I noticed now of how much I've really changed as a person because of laughing.” “It's also made me more compassionate. I've always had a lot of, yeah. Compassion for people. I work with people. I work now with the homeless and people.” Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thelaughterman/ https://www.instagram.com/petecannthelaughterman/ https://www.facebook.com/thelaughterman https://www.youtube.com/c/petecannthelaughterman | |||
| 025: Your Why - Pete Cann Laughter Man | 13 Oct 2020 | 00:05:44 | |
In this episode, Pete Cann briefly covers how to find your WHY and what his Why is. You’ll find Pete, his trademark red hat and his happy vibe on the following channels; https://www.linkedin.com/in/thelaughterman/ https://www.instagram.com/petecannthelaughterman/ https://www.facebook.com/thelaughterman | |||
| 024: Yes Group - with Karl Pearsall | 06 Oct 2020 | 00:35:16 | |
Karl Identify himself in ways that support his growth. He is fascinated by many things and passionate about making a difference. He likes to predict the future by spotting patterns and trends. He has a passion for curating experiences that bring people & ideas together to deliver value to all community stakeholders. I’m known for great marketing ideas and delivering results as a catalyst through consultancy in various forms. He has always been successful in helping others build their business profile to larger audiences. As an early adopter of tech and fun, he is a visionary and pioneer, having co-created several tribes in different revolutions over 25 years the first being dance music in the late 80s early 90’s, large events with 2000 people every week, then personal development @YESGroup followed by what he calls the collaboration & sharing revolution @masterminding His tribe YES Group established in 1993 is a way of making a difference in the world. Founded in London, subsequently formed YES Group worldwide www.yesgroup.org this social enterprise continues to deliver personal growth & contribution-based activities for local communities. Check out this episode for insights that you can apply in your life. [06:09] - How Karl hasn't run a marathon himself but has been running ever since he went to the Tony Robbins event [15:29] - Knowing that we all go through periods in our lives where we get to an endpoint. Of that particular incarnation of ourselves, [17:51] - The importance to keep getting the people to come and, keep getting great speakers and everyone's happy. [20:39] - Understand that isn't it that dancing, you hear a good tune that you really like that reminisce [24:39] - Really important to just stay in the game for yourself and we're all on a journey. [25:30] - Help surround yourself with positive people is going to mean you're going to adopt more of their habits because people rub off on people. [31:39] - Just before you go to sleep, whether it be, you know, on the journey somewhere, first thing in the morning, start to reinforce these things and listen to what inspires you [32:39] - Exercise to zoom in to pay attention to leadership Quote: “Tony Robbins talks about the six human needs and two of those needs, um, and that six, uh, growth and contribution. So we know we're doing something positive, making a difference to the world.” Instagram made personal development that mainstream because you know, you suddenly got your feed to fill up with quotes from people when Instagram sort of started becoming a thing. Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karlpearsall https://twitter.com/YESGroup You’ll find Pete, his trademark red hat and his happy vibe on the following channels; | |||
| 023: Celebrate your wins - Pete Cann | 29 Sep 2020 | 00:06:14 | |
This week Pete covers a great tip for celebrating your wins with writing on a cork. You’ll find Pete, his trademark red hat and his happy vibe on the following channels; https://www.linkedin.com/in/thelaughterman/ https://www.instagram.com/petecannthelaughterman/ https://www.facebook.com/thelaughterman | |||
| 022: Laugh to empower with Sara Kay - Serious Laughter Yoga | 22 Sep 2020 | 00:33:55 | |
Improve your health, positivity, resilience, and self-esteem by doing Laughter Yoga Intentional, prolonged laughter interspersed with clapping and Yogic deep breathing has been scientifically proven to be good for you! Since training as a Laughter Yoga Teacher, Sara Kay has been awarded the title of Laughter Ambassador for promoting Laughter Yoga throughout Cheshire and Manchester. Check out this episode for insights that you can apply in your life. [01:39] - Introduction to the show and guest [05:29] - Having the light bulb moment [07:39] - Experience of leader training core teacher training course [09:38] - The memorable stories would you say you have from people [10:39] - When you play with puppets, people actually take a lot of notice [12:39] - The ripple effect to somebody and then their smile [17:30] - The nice small massages around the forehead and the cheeks [19:39] - How to energize yourself simply by doing it flat palms flapping [21:39] - Advice for those struggling [24:49] - Practical habits to keep entrepreneurial juice flowing [27:39] - Case studies of her clients
Quote: “ I invite you to close your eyes and put your hands around your heart area, flat palms, and then just concentrate on your breath as you're breathing in through your nose. Nice deep breath in and then out through your mouth and then in, through your nose again, and have three, I'm just going to focus on one piece of gratitude for today.
Links: https://www.seriouslaughterwellbeing.co.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/seriouslaughuk/ https://twitter.com/seriouslaughuk https://www.instagram.com/seriouslaughuk/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-kay-b9432532/ You’ll find Pete, his trademark red hat and his happy vibe on the following channels; https://www.linkedin.com/in/thelaughterman/ https://www.instagram.com/petecannthelaughterman/ https://www.facebook.com/thelaughterman | |||
| 021: Running Buddy - Pete Cann's Running Buddy | 15 Sep 2020 | 00:07:13 | |
In today's short episode I cover the importance of having a running buddy, or an accountability buddy to turn up for. You’ll find Pete, his trademark red hat and his happy vibe on the following channels; https://www.linkedin.com/in/thelaughterman/ https://www.instagram.com/petecannthelaughterman/ https://www.facebook.com/thelaughterman | |||
| 020: Business Mentoring - Kate Lester | 08 Sep 2020 | 00:31:48 | |
Episode Description: Joining Pete in this interesting episode is Kate Lester, the founder, and CEO of the Diamond Logistics Group. Kate will enlighten us on the importance of purpose and how she got her positive outlook on life. Kate will dive deep into the freedom of having your own business. Kate will also emphasize more on the fact that life is all about your Choice. Tune in with Pete Cann and Kate Lester as they will dig deep on Business mentoring, Daily Habits, and Positive Routines. Key Podcast Moments: · [00.22] – Pete introduces Kate Lester to the audience. · [01.42] – “How did you become the CEO of Diamond Logistics?” · [03.44] – Tricky and scary situations you go through when running a business. · [06.08] – Kate shares how she deals with a day starting from the time she wakes up. · [08.21] – “Do you have any daily habits that you do on a daily basis?” · [10.33] – “Purpose” · [11.44] – “Where would you say you got your positive outlook on life?” · [14.20] – “Memorable times” · [16.39] – Advice to anyone starting off a business. · [18.07] – Benefits of having your own business and the Freedom you have. · [21.36] – “Who inspires you and why?” · [25.05] – Two habits or exercises for a positive mindset. · [29.47] – How people can contact Kate Lester. · [30.19] – “What are the three things that bring you Joy?”
Quotes: - “If you truly believe in where you are going then, anything that comes across you is an obstacle.” - “Make sure you knew what you are doing when you wake in the morning because you organized that the day before.” - “Purpose is a really enormous thing.” - “Life is very very short and very very precious.” - “You don’t have life’s balance, what you have is Choice.”
About our Guest: Kate Lester, is a multi-award-winning, founder and CEO of the Diamond Logistics Group. According to her, “You don’t have life’s balance, what you have is choice”. Get in contact with our Guest: - Official website: https://www.katelester.com - Email: Kate@diamondlogistics.co.uk - LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/kate-lester-5655741a Don’t forget to leave feedback and subscribe to our podcast as we will give tips to lead a happier, more positive life. Tune in next week for more. The Laughter Man, Pete Cann is on a fun-filled mission to bring the positive benefits of laughter to the world. Since discovering Laughter Yoga, company owner Pete has transformed his business and family life and now wants to share his infectious secrets and get the planet laughing along with him. You’ll find Pete, his trademark red hat and his happy vibe on the following channels; | |||
| 019: How to get focused after a holiday - Pete Cann | 01 Sep 2020 | 00:12:33 | |
This week's episode I reach out to my linked-in contacts to find out how to get motivated when having time away. You’ll find Pete, his trademark red hat and his happy vibe on the following channels; https://www.linkedin.com/in/thelaughterman/ https://www.instagram.com/petecannthelaughterman/ https://www.facebook.com/thelaughterman | |||
| 116: Using Laughter as a Healing Tool with Melanin Bee | 12 Jul 2022 | 00:36:05 | |
By now, you have probably heard me a million times saying laughter is the best medicine. To some of us, that may seem like an everyday quote that surfaced out of nowhere. Today I have the amazing Melanin Bee joining me on the podcast. She is a living testimony that laughter is great medicine. Laughter came to her radar when she was not in a good place mentally. When she started practicing laughter, her healing began taking place. She has made it her mission to spread laughter to help more and more people heal. In this episode, Melanin will share her laughter journey, tell us how she is using social media to spread laughter, give a dose of her favourite laughing exercises, and share about her laughter game. Listen in, and feel free to laugh with us. Key Talking Points of the Episode: [01:30] How laughter came into Melanin’s radar [05:22] How Melanin handles her laughter sessions [07:45] How Melanin started on TikTok [09:21] Tips on how to share laughter across social platforms [15:26] Melanin’s message to those that are yet to embrace laughter yoga [19:09] Positive laughter stories from Melanin [21:38] Why do we have fewer men doing laughter yoga? [22:54] Melanin’s laughter exercises [25:39] Melanin’s daily positive habits [27:51] Melanin’s game for enhancing social media [35:16] Three things that bring Melanin joy Standout Quotes from the Episode: “Laughter is what the world needs like not as much talking some time.” “It isn’t about the talking. It’s about the contagiousness of the last that then brings this warmth into your heart and makes you smile.” “The gift that we have to be able to laugh how we laugh on command intentionally is something that people don’t have.” Connect with Melanin Bee: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanin-bee-a44403171 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holisticallyhealarious/ Website: https://www.holisticallyhealarious.com/ You’ll find Pete, his trademark red hat, and his happy vibe on the following channels.
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| 018: Exploring Energy with Laughter Yoga - Judith Croner Small | 25 Aug 2020 | 00:38:44 | |
In this episode of Laughter and Positivity with Pete Podcast, Pete is joined with Judith Croner Small. Judith shares her story, about how she came across Laughter Yoga. She also shares how she explored the vibrations of her name letter by letter. Judith gives the audience amazing insights on “Qi Gong”. Sharing more about her story, Judith shares how Laughter Yoga helped her. Tune in with Pete Cann and Judith Croner Small as they explore energy through Laughter Yoga and about Positive daily habits. Key Podcast Moments: · [01.13] – Judith shares about herself and about how Laughter came into her life. · [06.30] – “Vibration”; how Judith explored her name letter by letter. · [10.27] – “Energy” · [12.18] – “Qi Gong” · [16.02] – Experiences in teaching Laughter Yoga. · [18.13] – “What would you say to anyone that wasn’t sure how Laughter could help them?” · [20.04] – How Laughter helped Judith. · [24.31] – Judith shares with the audience about her daily habits. · [26.06] – “How long do you need to do Qi Gong to feel the benefit?” · [28.20] – “What are your two favorite Laughter exercises?” · [31.06] – Judith runs a Meditation. · [36.18] – How people can get in contact with Judith · [36.45] – Three things that bring Judith Joy. - “With laughter, there’s no right or wrong.” About our Guest: Judith Croner Small, as she stands today is an Independent Business Owner at Taurima Health and a Certified Laughter Yoga Leader. Get in contact with our Guest: - Official Website: https://laughteryoga.org/world-laughter-days/taurima-health/ - Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/judithtaurimahealth/ Don’t forget to leave feedback and subscribe to our podcast as we will give tips to lead a happier, more positive life. Tune in this space for more. The Laughter Man, Pete Cann is on a fun-filled mission to bring the positive benefits of laughter to the world. Since discovering Laughter Yoga, company owner Pete has transformed his business and family life and now wants to share his infectious secrets and get the planet laughing along with him. You’ll find Pete, his trademark red hat and his happy vibe on the following channels; https://www.linkedin.com/in/thelaughterman/ https://www.instagram.com/petecannthelaughterman/ https://www.facebook.com/thelaughterman https://www.youtube.com/c/petecannthelaughterman https://www.tiktok.com/@petecannthelaughterman
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| 017: Dear Future Me - Sending yourself a letter in the future | 18 Aug 2020 | 00:06:11 | |
This weeks episode I cover the power of sending yourself a letter in the future with You’ll find Pete, his trademark red hat and his happy vibe on the following channels; https://www.linkedin.com/in/thelaughterman/ https://www.instagram.com/petecannthelaughterman/ https://www.facebook.com/thelaughterman | |||
| 016: The Routine Machine - John Lamerton | 11 Aug 2020 | 00:32:23 | |
Joining Pete Cann in this interesting episode is John Lamerton who is the Managing Director of Big Idea Media Ltd. John shares his journey from his first business to being a Managing Director. Often termed as the king of routine, John shares with the audience the importance of Routine and Positive Mindset. Tune in with Pete Cann and John Lamerton in this episode as John will dive more into Routine and Positive daily habits. Key Podcast Moments: · [00.25] – Pete introduces John Lamerton to the audience. · [01.15] – “If you did have superpowers John, what would it be?” · [02.21] – “who is John Lamerton?” · [04.07] – John shares about his Routine Machine and the importance of Routine. · [06.08] – John shares with the audience as to why he likes routine, when he started liking routine and how he manages to come up with a routine. · [12.46] – What let John get a positive mindset on things? · [14.22] – Impact of environment on a positive mindset. · [16.12] – Go to books for people to learn about positivity. · [20.37] – “Where can people find you, John, to get a book recommendation?” · [22.31] – “Sauna and Sleep” · [26.40] – John shares what makes you sleep after a sauna. · [30.06] – “What three things bring you joy?” · [31.26] – Best ways to reach out to John Lamerton. Quotes: - “The better I sleep and the more high-quality sleep I get, the better I am at everything.” - “I just want to do what makes me happy, what makes me happiest” About our guest: John Lamerton, as he stands today is the Managing Director of Big Idea Media Ltd. He is also often referred to as the “King of Routine”. John is a bestselling author, entrepreneur and mentor to small businesses. Get in contact with our guest: - Official Website: https://bigidea.co.uk/ - LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/john-lamerton-b42b9013b - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ambitious.lifestyle.business/ Don’t forget to leave feedback and subscribe to our podcast as we will give tips to lead a happier, more positive life. Tune in this space for more. The Laughter Man, Pete Cann is on a fun-filled mission to bring the positive benefits of laughter to the world. Since discovering Laughter Yoga, company owner Pete has transformed his business and family life and now wants to share his infectious secrets and get the planet laughing along with him. You’ll find Pete, his trademark red hat and his happy vibe on the following channels; https://www.linkedin.com/in/thelaughterman/ https://www.instagram.com/petecannthelaughterman/ https://www.facebook.com/thelaughterman | |||
| 015: Your Pots to Fill with Pete Cann | 04 Aug 2020 | 00:05:00 | |
How to keep your pots filled in life. You’ll find Pete, his trademark red hat and his happy vibe on the following channels; https://www.linkedin.com/in/thelaughterman/ https://www.instagram.com/petecannthelaughterman/ https://www.facebook.com/thelaughterman | |||
| 014: Lifetime Laughter Yoga with James Ainsworth | 28 Jul 2020 | 00:25:58 | |
Joining Pete Cann in this episode of Laughter and Positivity with Pete Podcast is James Ainsworth who is the owner of Laughter4Life. James shares with the audience about his story, about his farming background and how he discovered Laughter Yoga. James not only speaks about the importance of laughter yoga but also gives the audience an insight into “Reiki”. Tune in with Pete Cann and James Ainsworth as they will dig deep into the importance of laughter yoga, about Reiki and Positive daily habits. Key Podcast Moments: · [00.46] – James introduces himself to the audience, about his story. · [06.02] – Farming · [07.29] – Response to laughter yoga from the fire service. · [08.39] – Why men are least attracted to laughter yoga · [11.01] – “Reiki” · [15.25] – “What was it about laughter that pulled you out?” · [17.24] – “How would you say laughter has enhanced your life?” · [19.56] – Experiences with people who come to James to follow laughter yoga. · [21.29] – “What would you say to anyone who was not sure how laughter could help them?” · [22.00] – Two favorite laughter yoga exercises. · [24.29] – How people can reach out to James · [25.13] – Three things that bring James JOY.
Quotes: - “Laughter is one of the things which people find really… uncomfortable and the more you do it the easier and easier it is.” - “The more blocks you take out, the more fears you conquer, the easier life becomes.” - “Laughing is infectious.” About our Guest: James Ainsworth, as he stands today is the owner of Laughter4Life. Through his company, James helps stressed-out business owners inspire and energize their teams through Laughter, Great Mindset, and Good Culture. Get in contact with our Guest: - Official Website: https://laughter4life.co.uk/ - Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/james.ainsworth.50?__tn__=C-R Don’t forget to leave feedback and subscribe to our podcast as we will give tips to lead a happier, more positive life. You’ll find Pete, his trademark red hat and his happy vibe on the following channels; https://www.linkedin.com/in/thelaughterman/ https://www.instagram.com/petecannthelaughterman/ | |||
| 013 - Sharpening your Axe with Pete Cann | 21 Jul 2020 | 00:06:42 | |
“Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.”: A quote by Abraham Lincoln You’ll find Pete, his trademark red hat and his happy vibe on the following channels; https://www.linkedin.com/in/thelaughterman/ https://www.instagram.com/petecannthelaughterman/ https://www.facebook.com/thelaughterman | |||
| 012: Overcoming Adversity with Daily Habits with Gary Fullwood - Gazza Bounce | 14 Jul 2020 | 00:33:24 | |
In this episode, Pete Cann is joined by Gary Fullwood. Gary has experienced an incredible adventure through life. When he set out on his life long journey, the route didn’t take him to where he is today. That journey ended up being harder and more challenging than he had ever imagined. There were many times when he was not sure if he would make it to the end. Check out this episode for insights that you can apply in your life. [01:39] - Introduction to the show and guest [05:29] - How you won't be able to sit on a path to just prove someone wrong [07:39] - The way to be the supplier for my family [09:38] - What gave him the confidence to be so bold [10:39] - The correct way to embrace social media [12:39] - Build confidence through affirmations [17:30] - YouTube videos that Gary recommend [19:39] - Why mindset is so crucial to achieving success [21:39] - Advice for young entrepreneurs [24:49] - Practical habits to develop to get ahead in life [27:39] - Courage to pursue the things that bring joy Quote: “If you're the smartest person in the room, you're in the wrong room. And luckily I surround myself with great light-minded people that are willing to challenge me on everything I do.I like to challenge my friends on what they're trying to achieve as well.”
Connect with Gary Fullwood https://www.facebook.com/dontbeagoose/ https://www.instagram.com/garyfullwood7/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgQs8PT5iuhsKKNTw5YS5eA
The Laughter Man, Pete Cann is on a fun-filled mission to bring the positive benefits of laughter to the world. Since discovering Laughter Yoga, company owner Pete has transformed his business and family life and now wants to share his infectious secrets and get the planet laughing along with him. You’ll find Pete, his trademark red hat and his happy vibe on the following channels; https://www.linkedin.com/in/thelaughterman/ https://www.instagram.com/petecannthelaughterman/ https://www.facebook.com/thelaughterman https://www.youtube.com/c/petecannthelaughterman https://www.tiktok.com/@petecannthelaughterman | |||
| 011 - Habit Stacking with Pete Cann | 07 Jul 2020 | 00:06:42 | |
In this episode, Pete covers the power of Habit Stacking to get more things done, but also to bring more positive habits into your life. You’ll find Pete, his trademark red hat and his happy vibe on the following channels; https://www.linkedin.com/in/thelaughterman/ https://www.instagram.com/petecannthelaughterman/ https://www.facebook.com/thelaughterman | |||
| 010: Laughter is a choice with Bianca Spears | 30 Jun 2020 | 00:33:20 | |
Host: Pete Cann Guest: Bianca Spears Episode Description: In this intriguing episode on the laughter and positivity with Pete podcast, Pete Cann is joined by Bianca Spears who will discuss the importance and impact laughter has on life. Bianca will share how laughter has enhanced her life. Bianca will widely emphasize on the fact that it’s all about one’s choice when it comes to incorporating laughter in life. Tune in with Pete Cann and Bianca Spears as they will dive more into Laughter Yoga and Positive daily habits. Key Podcast moments: · [00.21] – Introduces Bianca Spears to the audience. · [01.09] – “What does empowerment coach mean?” · [02.38] – “Law of Attraction” · [05.19] – “How do you find laughter helps you?” · [08.40] – Bianca shares with the audience how a laughter yoga session led her to the discovery of Laughter. · [10.55] – Bianca gives the audience insight into how laughter enhanced her life. · [16.05] – Bianca shares about her basic positive daily habits and about the “essentially embodied women” program she currently follows. · [18.58] – Stories brought to Bianca by people during her Laughter yoga sessions. · [23.04] – “CHOICE” · [23.53] – Bianca shares some of her laughter exercises, the audience can try out. · [28.41] – Practice of meditation · [31.25] – Bianca shares how people can get in touch with her. · [32.04] – “What three things bring you joy?” Quotes: - “We are attracting what we put out to the world. “ - “It’s also really important for us to feel all about our emotions.” - “It’s really about choosing so you can choose to be weird, be awkward about laughter or you can just choose to do it.”
Get in contact with our Guest: - Official website: https://biancaspears.com/ - Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/bianca.spears/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bianca.spears/?hl=en - YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCO60lUextrahhkx2Q_0iJFQ The Laughter Man, Pete Cann is on a fun-filled mission to bring the positive benefits of laughter to the world. Since discovering Laughter Yoga, company owner Pete has transformed his business and family life and now wants to share his infectious secrets and get the planet laughing along with him. You’ll find Pete, his trademark red hat and his happy vibe on the following channels https://www.linkedin.com/in/thelaughterman/ | |||
| 009: 5 tips to get the best from your Accountability Buddy | 23 Jun 2020 | 00:11:56 | |
In this episode, Pete covers the 5 best tips to get the most out of your accountability buddy.
The Laughter Man, Pete Cann is on a fun-filled mission to bring the positive benefits of laughter to the world. Since discovering Laughter Yoga, company owner Pete has transformed his business and family life and now wants to share his infectious secrets and get the planet laughing along with him. You’ll find Pete, his trademark red hat and his happy vibe on the following channels; https://www.linkedin.com/in/thelaughterman/ https://www.instagram.com/petecannthelaughterman/ https://www.facebook.com/thelaughterman | |||
| 115: Online Laughter Clubs | 05 Jul 2022 | 00:06:42 | |
The Covid pandemic made us realize that laughter yoga online is as good as in person. People adopted online laughing yoga when the pandemic hit, and we got locked down. We basically started doing it four times a day to get ourselves through what was happening at the moment in the world. It soon made me realize that we don't need to be in-person to laugh with each other. After being a laughter yogi for years, I can tell there is a slight difference at the end. The in-person laughter tends to have a more powerful ending. There's the bit where you do the free flow and laughter and close your eyes. However, I feel that that is still achievable online if it's set up in the right way. One of the things we need to know about online laughter is that you have to get your concentration there to reap the maximum benefits. If you are on an online session, make sure you are not doing other things like checking your emails or social media. They will distract you. Are your camera shy? You don't have to join the session with your camera. You only need to have your microphone on and laugh along with other people. Thanks to Clubhouse, we now have an audible app where we all can show up not caring about getting dressed. Would you like to join an online laughter club? My advice is to go to Facebook and search for laughter yoga groups on Facebook, and there's even a zoom laughter yoga group as well, where people post all their clubs. Join the group you will find worthwhile. Soon I will have a laughter yoga club when we move to Cornwall. If you would like to be part of the club, please message me on any social channel at #thelaughterman Join me at the clubhouse everyday Clubhouse, Monday to Friday at 8 am, for a 10-minute laugh. You’ll find Pete, his trademark red hat, and his happy vibe on the following channels.
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| Trailer for Laughter and Positivity with Pete | 20 Jun 2020 | 00:01:36 | |
Welcome to Laughter and Positivity with Pete. I hope that you enjoy listening to this podcast, as much as I do making it. With Life throwing us so many challenges and curveballs, I am here to support you, through your journey, and help you to achieve the life you want to live. Remember, if Pete Cann, You Cann. | |||
| 008: Finding your true story, and being the Authentic You with Lee Houghton from Get Knowledge | 16 Jun 2020 | 00:40:10 | |
Speaking to Lee Houghton on how to find your Authentic Self. You’ll find Pete, his trademark red hat and his happy vibe on the following channels; https://www.linkedin.com/in/thelaughterman/ https://www.instagram.com/petecannthelaughterman/ https://www.facebook.com/thelaughterman | |||
| 007 You are the average of the 5 people you hang around with the most | 09 Jun 2020 | 00:06:55 | |
Pete dives into his past, and how the 5 people that he has hung around with has shaped who he is. You’ll find Pete, his trademark red hat and his happy vibe on the following channels; https://www.linkedin.com/in/thelaughterman/ https://www.instagram.com/petecannthelaughterman/ https://www.facebook.com/thelaughterman https://www.youtube.com/c/petecannthelaughterman https://www.tiktok.com/@petecannthelaughterman | |||
| 005: Laughter Yoga - The Difference from 10 minutes of Laughter in the Morning - Pete Cann | 02 Jun 2020 | 00:04:02 | |
Laughter Yoga is such a powerful way of lifting your state. You’ll find Pete, his trademark red hat and his happy vibe on the following channels; https://www.linkedin.com/in/thelaughterman/ https://www.instagram.com/petecannthelaughterman/ https://www.facebook.com/thelaughterman | |||
| 006: With Julie Plaut Warwick - Talking Mental Health, Grief and Laughter Yoga | 02 Jun 2020 | 00:48:47 | |
In this episode, I talk to Julie Plaut Warwick from Seattle, WA You’ll find Pete, his trademark red hat and his happy vibe on the following channels; https://www.linkedin.com/in/thelaughterman/ https://www.instagram.com/petecannthelaughterman/ https://www.facebook.com/thelaughterman | |||
| 004: The Power of Tracking with James Gough of J G Physique | 02 Jun 2020 | 00:44:21 | |
This episode we talk to James Gough - ex Team GB athlete, Entrepreneur, and owner of https://www.jgphysique.com/apply-1 You’ll find Pete, his trademark red hat and his happy vibe on the following channels; https://www.linkedin.com/in/thelaughterman/ https://www.instagram.com/petecannthelaughterman/ https://www.facebook.com/thelaughterman | |||
| 003: The Pomodoro Technique - Explained in 5 minutes - Pete Cann | 02 Jun 2020 | 00:06:04 | |
This week Pete runs through the Pomodoro Technique in 5 minutes. You’ll find Pete, his trademark red hat and his happy vibe on the following channels; https://www.linkedin.com/in/thelaughterman/ https://www.instagram.com/petecannthelaughterman/ https://www.facebook.com/thelaughterman | |||
| 002: Laughter Yoga and Mindfulness with Melanie Bloch | 02 Jun 2020 | 00:38:35 | |
In this episode, I talk to Melanie Bloch of https://melaniebloch.wordpress.com/ who talks through how she discovered Laughter Yoga and how it has helped in her life. You’ll find Pete, his trademark red hat and his happy vibe on the following channels; https://www.linkedin.com/in/thelaughterman/ https://www.instagram.com/petecannthelaughterman/ https://www.facebook.com/thelaughterman https://www.youtube.com/c/petecannthelaughterman https://www.tiktok.com/@petecannthelaughterman | |||
| 001: Launching the Podcast - How to set a Deadline | 26 May 2020 | 00:06:07 | |
In this episode Pete Cann launches his podcast, by explaining how to set a deadline and how to keep yourself accountable to someone - making sure that you hit your deadline. You’ll find Pete, his trademark red hat and his happy vibe on the following channels; https://www.linkedin.com/in/thelaughterman/ https://www.instagram.com/petecannthelaughterman/ https://www.facebook.com/thelaughterman | |||
| 114:Better your Business Presentation Skills with Trevor Lee | 28 Jun 2022 | 00:35:01 | |
Trevor Lee is doing a fantastic job helping businesses and individuals deliver better, more confident presentations and sales pitches and consequently drive more revenues. He has also become an ultra-runner completing the 2021 44-mile Classic Quarter and rising in excess of £7000 for the Children’s Hospice Southwest. In this episode, Trevor will share nuggets of wisdom to help us become better in our business presentations and share his story of how he became the person he is today. He began his public speaking in a farmers' club and today, it is a business . Key Talking Points of the Episode: [02:20] Understanding Trevor Lee’s suitcase [05:08] How Trevor got into the presentation’s world [11:28] Presentation tips [13:27] How to engage with the audience [15:24] How Trevor deals with excitement before getting in front of people [19:03] How to stand out from the crowd [20:48] The essence of understanding your demographic when doing a presentation [22:36] How to use improv in a presentation [24:19] How Trevor gets his gigs [25:22] Trevor’s books recommendation [28:48] How humour/laughter is important in a business [30:55] Trevor’s daily habits [32:53] Laugh with us [33:39] Three things that bring Trevor Lee joy Standout Quotes from the Episode: “Whatever you do, you have to keep learning you have to keep thinking you can get better.” “If you enjoy it, chances are they’ll enjoy it, you’ll be more memorable. And you know, don’t get don’t be too serious about it.” “I always say to people, meet your audience in advance as many as you can introduce yourself, pick up a couple of stories from your audience, and then you can refer to them.” “People will judge you not on an individual line in your presentation or a particular slide but on the overall perception of the way you come across.” “If you stick too rigidly to your plan, sometimes it will go against you.”
Connect with Trevor Lee: Website: https://www.trevorleemedia.co.uk/ Listen to his podcast: https://www.trevorleemedia.co.uk/sales-presentation-podcast/ Grab his book: https://www.trevorleemedia.co.uk/12-business-lessons/ You’ll find Pete, his trademark red hat, and his happy vibe on the following channels.
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| 113: My Plan for Laughter Yoga Training in the UK | 21 Jun 2022 | 00:06:32 | |
The world needs more laughter, and I am making it my goal to spread as much laughter as possible. Soon, we are moving to different parts of the UK, to a lovely county called Cornwall, so we're leaving Bristol, the city. However, I still want to do my laughter yoga training in Bristol, which will be running twice a year. I have also been thinking of doing laughter yoga training across the UK. Very soon I will be in a town near you. We need more laughter yoga leaders to help us spread laughter. Laughter yoga is so accessible to everybody, and it's such a simple but effective well-being tool. I think traveling the UK and doing more training across the UK will help open up the UK when it comes to laughter yoga and start getting more and more pockets of laughter yoga clubs or laughter clubs. Reach out to me, come and say hi, if you're something you're interested in learning more about my plan or even just learning how to attract more people to your training You’ll find Pete, his trademark red hat, and his happy vibe on the following channels. | |||
| 112: Reasons Why You Need to Practice Laughter Yoga with Tove Kane | 14 Jun 2022 | 00:44:00 | |
Did you know that laughter yoga saves lives? We know of people who were at the verge of giving up on life, but after attending laughter yoga sessions their home got rekindled. In this episode, Tove Kane tells us of a lady who sent her a letter that she had written as a final goodbye, but she changed her mind after attending laughing yoga sessions. A woman sent her a letter she had written as her final goodbyes, but after attending a laughter session with Tove, she changed her mind. It is evident that laughter is such a powerful tool that it heals, and after healing it rekindles hope. Today I have the pleasure of having a conversation with Tove Kane. She is an award-winning Communication Expert with over 30 years of experience in the broadcast industry. Tove is the Founder of the Speak and Shine Academy, where entrepreneurs can overcome speaking fears and up-skill their presentations to boost revenue and impact. She is a certified Mindfulness Meditation teacher and a laughter yoga leader and ambassador. Her book, Mind Over Natter, helps you overcome negative inner critics with everyday mindfulness. She is renowned for her dynamic energy, kind-heartedness, and polished style. Tove blends humour and relaxation techniques as a Mindfulness Coach and Presentation Skills Trainer. She will be sharing her laughter journey, favourite laughing exercises, and other nuggets of wisdom. Listen in to learn more. Key Talking Points of the Episode: [02:03] Getting to know Tove and how she discovered laughter [11:36] Why do people resist laughter [14:44] Tove’s experience with laughter yoga since 2010 [27:21] How Tove interacts with laughter yoga [32:55] Tove’s success stories with laughter yoga [38:18] Tove’s favourite laughing exercises [43:10] What three things bring Tove Kane joy? Standout Quotes from the Episode: “If it doesn’t rain, we can’t water our plants and we can’t eat from the ground.” “We don’t silence our inner critics, but we can put them in the backseat. They don’t get to drive anymore.” “There’s a psychological test that shows that Birdsong gives us a sense of peace and well-being. And when there isn’t Birdsong, it causes stress.” “The great thing with laughter yoga is that it is, aside from being global Phenomenon, it’s also global Uniter.” “To be authentic meant being vulnerable. It meant taking a backseat not always trying to entertain or be and rather just being grateful and present.” Connect with Tove Kane: Website: https://tovekane.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToveKanePage Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tovekane/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tovekane You’ll find Pete, his trademark red hat, and his happy vibe on the following channels. | |||
| 111: Who is your Laughter Buddy? | 07 Jun 2022 | 00:06:32 | |
I know we have buddies for different things. Do you have somebody you can pick up the phone to and laugh with? What a great idea to have like a sponsor, a buddy that when you're feeling a little bit blue, down, or low and you need that lift? How cool would it be able to have a phone, pass phone, somebody who's in the same frame of mind, as you understand the benefits of laughter understands. You get a release of endorphins, dopamine, serotonin, endorphins, all of these beautiful chemicals flowing around the brain, and the body feels more energized, feels lighter, feels amazing. Let's face it, laugh yoga is easy, but sometimes it is hard to laugh alone. It would be best if you had someone to laugh with. If you need a laughter buddy, I'm there for you. You can join me for a giggle on Clun House Monday to Friday at 8:15 for 10 minutes. Also, if you're listening to this podcast and you've not reached out to me before to say hi, just do it. Feel free to reach out. I'm just laughing over in the corner, and I'd love to have a chat with you about how you could buddy up. I could help you find some other people that laugh in your area. I know a lot of laughter Yogis, laughter clubs, and people running clubs across the world. I can connect you with other laughter professionals across the world. You’ll find Pete, his trademark red hat, and his happy vibe on the following channels.
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| 110: Life is Illogical, Laugh about It with Alex Sternick | 31 May 2022 | 00:45:27 | |
Have you ever attended a laughter session where most of the exercises are gibberish? It is fun, and it comes with a load of benefits for the mind, body, and soul. According to Alex Sternick, life is illogical, and we need to laugh about it because we cannot control it. Alex Sternick is our guest today. Alex has a BSc.in Clinical Nutrition. He is an expert and internationally recognized practitioner of ART OF NONSENSE and Laughter Therapy. Alex is the man behind laughter yoga clubs in Israel. Alex began his laughter journey in India in 2003, where he worked with terminally ill patients. Then he practiced in Ethiopia as a laughter therapist in Mother’s Mission and a nutritionist with SaveTheChildren USA. These experiences inspired him to bring laughter yoga to Israel. In 2004, he started the first laughter club in Jerusalem and brought the leading experts to the country, including Dr. Madan Kataria and World Laughter Master Belachew Girma, to run workshops. Alex has also worked with Israelis and Arabs to bring these diverse groups together through laughter and nonsense. Key Talking Points of the Episode: [02:00] How Alex discovered laughter yoga [20:16] Did laughter help Alex deal with his childhood traumas? [26:51] What is a trauma? [32:28] How gibberish works for the brain and the body [38:22] A beautiful story of an Arab Israeli lady [42:29] Connect with Alex [44:26] Three things that bring Alex joy Standout Quotes from the Episode: “We should accept the fact that things are illogical. And what is left is to laugh about it.” “In our hospitals, we’re dealing with scientific facts. But the last thing which can be scientific is a human being.” “You cannot cope with a tsunami when you’re always in this planning mindset, linear, and try to force the reality and the external world to behave according to your logic.” “When you have enough oxygen in the body, you cannot get cancer.” “I know many people who do laughter yoga, and they are unhappy. You must face your dark side at will.” Connect with Alex: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-sternick-bsc-in-clinic-nutr-22414b29/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alex.sternick Website: http://laughter.co.il/a You’ll find Pete, his trademark red hat, and his happy vibe on the following channels.
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| 109: Laughter Yoga versus Laughing Yoga | 24 May 2022 | 00:06:39 | |
Is there a difference between laughter yoga and laughing yoga? Honestly, this is where we say the difference is the same. The two words mean the same thing. If you are listening to today's episode, you must be curious to know what laughter yoga is. Laughter yoga is all about laughing for no reason at all. We don't need jokes. We don't need humour when we laugh. When we do laughter yoga or laughter yoga, the premise is that the body doesn't know the difference between fake and real laughter. We do these different laughing exercises and various breathing exercises to trick the brain into thinking that we are genuinely laughing. Before you know it, you are genuinely laughing, especially when you're in our group of people. It's highly contagious. Last week I was on stage with about 250 people. When we started, some people didn't want to laugh. By the end of the session, the whole auditorium was laughing, and the energy had been lifted. With laughter yoga, we incorporate yogic breathing. We don't necessarily use yoga poses. A study shows that, when we breathe, normally, 20% of oxygen sits in the bottom of our lungs, and like this residue of, of stale oxygen that we hardly ever breathe out. But, when we do laughing yoga or laughter yoga, we exhale it. Listen to this episode to learn more about laughter yoga. Would you like to share a laugh with me? Find me on Clubhouse every morning for a 10-minute laugh, or find me on my website, and I promise you we'll have a giggle. You’ll find Pete, his trademark red hat, and his happy vibe on the following channels.
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| 108: The Power of Being Intentional with our Time with “Disco” Dave | 17 May 2022 | 00:48:01 | |
Time is the most valuable resource that we have. How we spend it determines how much we can achieve. Unfortunately, most entrepreneurs are caught up in the cycle of work after work, and they have little or no room to be present for themselves and their families. Taking time to relax creates space for our creative juices to work. “Disco” Dave Wynn, tells us all about it in this episode. Dave helps successful people who feel unfulfilled become joyfully successful through the power of music and deep coaching. He’s a father, husband, coach, DJ, mentor, smiler, and co-founder of heart-centered Leaders, a coaching & leadership transformation business empowering generation of heart-centred humans to make the world a happier, better place for all. He loves feeling invested in his clients and enthusiastically sitting in the “tough stuff” with them. In this episode, Dave shares some nuggets of wisdom on how we can be intentional with our time. For instance, how much time do you spend on your phone doing nothing? Listen to this episode and get challenged by “Disco” Dave Wynn. Key Talking Points of the Episode: [01:01] Getting to know Disco Dave [03:06] What Disco Dave does [09:32] Our fatherhood journeys [22:51] How to be intentional with your time [29:54] Is self-employment easy? [34:51] What Dave does with music and coaching [43:54] Dave’s daily positive habits [46:57] Three things that bring Dave joy Standout Quotes from the Episode: “A habit is only a habit while you’re still doing it.”- James Clear “Love is an emotion. It’s our highest form of emotion. It emerges in moments, and it can be with strangers, or anyone you have a shared experience with. Laughter in the same breath as music can do the same thing.” “We all remember the term walk before you can run. What we miss is that babies first learn to fall. They become experts at falling so that it’s not going to hurt as much when they start moving.” “Purpose is an ability to channel an energy that is completely abundant, completely sustainable.” “Learning to let go and learning to be in space just be where creative creativity emerges from.” Connect with “Disco” Dave Wynn: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/disco-dave-wynn/ Podcast: https://www.improvementproject.co.uk/podcast You’ll find Pete, his trademark red hat, and his happy vibe on the following channels.
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| 125: How to Save Time with Batching Tasks | 13 Sep 2022 | 00:06:42 | |
Did you know that batching can help you become more productive and help you save time? Batching up on repetitive tasks creates room for you to concentrate on other things peacefully. For instance, today has been a podcast day for me. I am recording all the episodes for September and handing them in for postproduction. Batching works like a charm for me because I will concentrate on other aspects of the business over the next three weeks and have some fun at the beach. How can you start batching? To start batching, you need to have a pen and paper. List down all the repetitive tasks you have to handle in a week or a month. Next, look at the tasks you can comfortably work on in one sitting. For instance, if you are a podcaster, you can decide to dedicate one day to recording, editing, making your show notes, and scheduling your podcasts. What this does is that it allows your brain to be in the flow and get on autopilot. If you've got any questions about batching, I'm glad to answer them. Feel free to send me an email at: pete@petecann.com Which tasks do you think you can batch? Let me know in the comments. You’ll find Pete, his trademark red hat, and his happy vibe on the following channels.
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| 107: Why you Should Train as a Laughter Yoga Leader | 10 May 2022 | 00:07:49 | |
Last weekend I ran a laughter yoga leader training weekend, and I left the place feeling very light, airy, and happy. I am convinced that my trainees can say the same thing. Laughter is a wonderful thing, and I tend to believe everyone should have an opportunity to enjoy its vast benefits. We all deserve a moment to let go of our worries and have a moment to soak in laughter and joy. I was talking to Mrs. Cann this morning. I told her I believe there are plenty of people in this world, or Bristol or around the area in the UK, that are looking for a weekend just to relax and laugh and have fun and play. That’s why I want to train more laughter leaders so that they can spread the laughter all over. Would you like to become a laughter leader? Join me on the last weekend of May. I will be holding a laughter yoga leader training. Click here to find out the finer details of the training Standout Quote from the Episode: “Life is so serious. Laughter is just an effortless way of feeling more relaxed, being more in tune with what’s going on, and focusing on the day and being more creative.”
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| 106:The Networking Power of Laughter with Robin Graham | 03 May 2022 | 00:50:59 | |
It is incredible how you can have a laughter session with strangers, and by the end of the session, you leave feeling like old friends who have known each other for ages and are ready to support one another. That’s how powerful laughter is. In this episode, I have the honour of hosting Robin Graham on the show. He is the Laughter Ambassador for Laughter Yoga International, laughter yoga leader trainer, laughter ambassador for laughter for all Ethiopia, laughter Consultant, Director, and co-founder of Laughter Network. He set up the UK Laughter Festival - UK National Laughter Week, and Laughter Yoga School Manchester and Central UK to offer various laughter and community development training. Also, he is such a playful human being. In this episode, we’ll learn how Robin started his laughter journey, built several laughter networks, and how laughter has networked Robin’s life, among other things. Listen in and learn. Key Talking Points of the Episode: [02:37] Where Robin’s shirt came from [04:09] Robin’s love for Africa [10:37] How laughter came onto Robin’s radar [14:27] Robin’s laughter yoga journey [16:21] Robin’s playfulness [25:40] How Robin mastered the confidence of being in front of a crowd [31:27] The laughter network and how we can support one another [38:32] How laughter has enhanced Robin’s life [40:31] Robin’s standout moment with laughter [43:46] Robin’s favourite laughing exercises [48:18] Three things that bring Robin joy Standout Quotes from the Episode: “When we laugh, we open up these amazing things in our brain that actually we can take on more knowledge.” “It is strange what we’re doing. We’re laughing for no reason, but we’re laughing for no reason because we understand the benefits.” Connect with Robert Graham Website: https://www.feelgoodcommunities.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/4laughing/ You’ll find Pete, his trademark red hat, and his happy vibe on the following channels.
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| 105: Give your Brain a DOSE | 26 Apr 2022 | 00:06:42 | |
What happens when we laugh? Our brain produces a festive cocktail of hormones, DOSE. DOSE is an abbreviation for dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, and endorphins. When we laugh, we get a rush of DOSE into our brains. When we laugh, our bodies feel better, and even our brains think clearer. You may also realize that you sleep better when you have a good laugh than on other nights. In this episode, I will be seeking to help you understand the essence of the four hormones produced when we laugh. Also, I will give you a chance to laugh with me and trigger the hormones. Key Talking Points of the Episode: [01:28] What does dopamine do? [01:58] The hormone that increases trust, oxytocin [02:38] The calm hormone serotonin [03:33] The endorphins [04:55] Laugh with me and give your brain a DOSE You’ll find Pete, his trademark red hat, and his happy vibe on the following channels.
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| 104:How to Deal with Asthma by Learning How to Breathe with Richard Scott | 19 Apr 2022 | 00:28:51 | |
Do you struggle with Asthma, and do you feel like holding you back from activities living scuba diving? This episode is for you. Today we have Richard Scott on the show. Richard overcame Asthma by learning how to breathe properly. Richard’s Asthma was so bad that he could hardly exercise well, and h needed to have an inhaler all the time. When he started diving, he began noticing his asthmatic symptoms were disappearing. He stopped for a while, and he noticed the symptoms were coming back. He took time to study the pattern, and he can comfortably say that hacking how to breathe properly can help you deal with Asthma. Richard helps run different businesses and charities, social enterprises, and his business that deals with virtual workshops, doing things like website in a day, taking people from nothing to finished products in a day. Listen and learn from Richard Scott. Key Talking Points of the Episode: [00:49] Who is Richard Scott? [03:06] Richard’s diving background [09:30] Richard’s first moment when he discovered the asthmatic symptoms were gone [11:36] The different forms that Richard has tried [14:16] What’s the average tank length for scuba divers? [17:00] How Richard got cleared for diving [24:05] Breathe and laugh with us [25:29] Richard’s positive habits [27:44] Three things that bring Richard joy Standout Quotes from the Episode: “Having that ability to clear it has enabled me to have lots of animals in my life. Whereas before, I did have animals in my life, and I paid the price and suffered a lot.” “The less you exert yourself, the more your air lasts, the further you can go because you’re not paddling like crazy.” “Breathing and laughter are some great ways to help to clear your mind, clear your lungs, and clear your future.” Connect with Richard Scott: Website: https://smartinspiration.com/ You’ll find Pete, his trademark red hat, and his happy vibe on the following channels.
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| 103: Laughing for No Reason | 12 Apr 2022 | 00:06:42 | |
Laughing for No Reason Is laughing easy? Yes, laughing is easy. You can laugh for no reason. I know there are days you feel like laughing is a lot of work. I understand because I have those days too. This morning was one of those moments. I have a lot of stuff going on in my life this morning. I just didn’t feel like laughing. I turned up for my 10 minutes on the clubhouse, which is the audio app that I laugh at every morning for 10 minutes, Monday to Friday. I felt really good when I came downstairs because I set my intention correctly, and I laughed myself into a better headspace. In this episode, I will be sharing some laughter exercises that will help you get into a laughing mood regardless of where you are. You could be at home attending to your chores, on the road, at work, or anywhere. The laughing exercises that I will share are straightforward to implement, and they will help elevate your mood. Listen in to this episode to learn more. Key Talking Points of the Episode: [00:51] How easy it is to laugh for no reason [01:54] Laughing exercises Standout Quotes from the Episode: “When you sat down so much during the day, 20% of your oxygen just sits in the bottom of our lungs, and we hardly ever breathe out.” Did you enjoy this episode? Please leave us a review on iTunes. It will make it easy for more people to find this podcast. You’ll find Pete, his trademark red hat, and his happy vibe on the following channels.
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| 102:Exploring Laughology with Albert Nerenberg | 05 Apr 2022 | 00:51:54 | |
Have you ever observed an infant laughing? They laugh for no good reason, and their laughter is contagious. Unfortunately, as adults, we don’t laugh until there is a trigger. Today, our guest, Albert Nerenberg, confesses that his newborn daughter inspired him to start laughing when he was going through a rough patch in life. Albert Nerenberg is an internationally acclaimed filmmaker, journalist, and Hypnotherapist. He has done a lot of research in the laughter world and made documentaries. In this episode, we’ll hear about Albert’s laughter journey, the documentaries he has worked on, his laughter techniques, and laughing championships. Do you ever wonder if dogs laugh? Albert will be telling us all about it in this episode. Listen in and learn. Key Talking Points of the Episode: [01:00] Why was Albert in Nepal? [03:06] What got Albert into documenting and filming? [08:21] How Albert discovered laughter yoga [16:28] Albert’s current documentary; dog laughter [21:16] Albert’s position in the laughter world [22:57] How does laughter size work? [24:23] Understanding limbic lock [25:42] Dual laughter [32:01] The laughing championships [41:45] How has laughter impacted Albert’s life? [49:35] Three things that bring Albert joy Standout Quotes from the Episode: “Cold is one of the things that keeps life going on this planet and is the source of balance. It is also deeply empowering to the body went in, in the right dose.” “There’s a powerful epiphany when you learn to accept and thrive with the cold. And that is that you start to see the natural, the beauty of the colder seasons.” “There’s a big difference between a poor or mediocre diabolical laugh and a very good diabolical laugh. And an audience appreciates and knows the difference.” “Leading with laughter is it brightens your world and makes your world more playful and fun. It’s in toddlers. It’s a way for them to make their environment more interesting and fun.” Connect with Albert Nerenberg: Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlbertNerenberg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laughologist/ Website: https://www.laughologist.info/ You’ll find Pete, his trademark red hat, and his happy vibe on the following channels.
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| 101: The Essence of Taking Time Out | 29 Mar 2022 | 00:06:32 | |
Do you ever take out to rejuvenate? Sometimes we get too busy that taking time out sounds like a luxury. The fact is, taking a break from your busy schedule creates room for your brain to rest. You'll be amazed at all the new ideas that come up after resting. Over the years, where we've had our own business, we started to book holidays. We'd basically have a holiday booked for eight to nine weeks, and what was usually around the children's school holidays. We also create a list of all the tasks we need to work on before the holiday and work on them in a sprint. I am a sea lover. It gives me a reason to take a break from my gadgets and creates room for me to rejuvenate. Taking time out doesn't necessarily mean that you have to go on holiday. You can take a break and rest and do nothing. Listen in to this episode to find out more about taking a timeout. Key Talking Points of the Episode: [00:30] Why take time off? [00:49] How we plan for our holidays Magical Quote from the Episode: "When your brain is at resting position, and you're not thinking, and you're not in the know, in the do and doing the constantly do on this sort of treadmill, that's when ideas come to you."
If you've got any feedback, I would love to hear it. If there's anything, you'd like me to talk about. I would love to listen to it. Just drop me a message on any of the social media channels. Just follow #theLaughterman Did you enjoy this episode? Please leave us a review on iTunes. It will make it easy for more people to find this podcast. You’ll find Pete, his trademark red hat, and his happy vibe on the following channels.
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| 100:The Laughter Man answers Questions | 22 Mar 2022 | 00:35:44 | |
We are at the 100th episode! I must say I cannot contain my joy. It’s such an incredible journey, and I have learnt many lessons. Today, I have a slightly different episode. I’m used to asking questions in the podcast, but I will be answering questions today. I will be answering questions from my family and friends. I hope this episode will help you get to know me better. Key Talking Points of the Episode: [02:33] My lightbulb moment in my life [03:51] Something I did on the first episode that I wouldn’t do on my 100th episode [05:08] My dream guest for the podcast [06:582] My proudest moment with laughter [09:10] My relevance for the red hat [10:16]What inspired me to embrace a clean and sober lifestyle [12:06] My top 5 favourite emojis and why they are my best [15:02] My favourite podcast episode [16:40] How laughter has impacted my personal life [18:39] My advice to anyone who wants to become a laugher yogi [21:36] Besides laughter and being a chef, what else would I be doing? [22:20] My favourite joke [24:38] What would I do with an elephant? [26:18] How I found out about giggle stretching [28:01] How does laughter yoga impact people? [30:09] The importance of being visual with success [31:50] Questions from my family You’ll find Pete, his trademark red hat, and his happy vibe on the following channels.
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