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Global JOY interviews

By Joe Hoare

Global JOY interviews with perspectives from around the world.
For the latest laughter yoga 'JOY' courses, conferences and coaching please visit www.joehoare.co.uk
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Joy, awe and happiness with Jollytologist Allen Klein

Global JOY interviewsJun 21, 2022

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'Smiling is a fast-track way to joy': Global JOY interview with author of 'Laughing at cancer' Ros Ben-Moshe

'Smiling is a fast-track way to joy': Global JOY interview with author of 'Laughing at cancer' Ros Ben-Moshe

Ros Ben-Moshe is the author of 'Laughing at cancer - how to heal with  love, laughter and mindfulness'  so her comments about joy come from her  own healing journey. 

'A conscious choice to focus on wellness' ...... 'shine the light on  wellness' ...... 'beaming from the inside out' are some of her gems. (http://laughingatcancer.com) 

She is also Adjunct Lecturer at La Trobe University with an online  course for wellbeing professionals: 'Laughter, resilience &  wellbeing'  

She also kindly called me a Global Joy Ambassador! 

For the latest joy courses, conferences and coaching please visit  www.joehoare.co.uk 

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Sep 13, 202216:56
'Joy is our birthright....... we are born joyful': Global JOY interview with Laughter Yoga Ambassador Lara Lucaccioni

'Joy is our birthright....... we are born joyful': Global JOY interview with Laughter Yoga Ambassador Lara Lucaccioni

Lara Lucaccioni shares her joy and her insights 

Lara is a Laughter Yoga Ambassador and was a presenter in the Laughter for World Peace Global JOY zoom in September 2020 

For the latest laughter yoga 'JOY' courses, conferences and coaching please visit www.joehoare.co.uk 

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Sep 08, 202206:26
'Joy is connection with all life': Global JOY interview with Cynthia Paris is a Laughter Yoga Ambassador from the USA

'Joy is connection with all life': Global JOY interview with Cynthia Paris is a Laughter Yoga Ambassador from the USA

Joy is connection with all life. 

Cynthia Paris is a Laughter Yoga Ambassador and was a presenter at the  Laughter for World Peace Global JOY zoom in September 2020  

For the latest laughter yoga 'JOY' courses, conferences and coaching  please visit www.joehoare.co.uk 

Please visit https://www.globaljoy.co.uk/ to see all the Global JOY  interviews

Sep 06, 202205:32
'I found my joy in laughter yoga': Global JOY interview with Eser Mutlu, Laughter Yoga Master Trainer from TURKEY

'I found my joy in laughter yoga': Global JOY interview with Eser Mutlu, Laughter Yoga Master Trainer from TURKEY

Eser Mutlu is a pioneering Laughter Ambassador and Master Trainer from Turkey and was a presenter at the Laughter for World Peace Global JOY zoom in September 2020 

For the latest laughter yoga 'JOY' courses, conferences and coaching  please visit www.joehoare.co.uk 

Please visit https://www.globaljoy.co.uk/ to see all the Global JOY  interviews

Sep 01, 202206:28
'When we feel it, others then feel it too': Global JOY interview with Lee Jean, Laughter Yoga Ambassador from MALAYSIA

'When we feel it, others then feel it too': Global JOY interview with Lee Jean, Laughter Yoga Ambassador from MALAYSIA

'Joy, happiness, contentment - don't hang on to them, let them all flow'.   

Lee Jean is a Laughter Yoga Ambassador and was a presenter at the Laughter for World Peace Global JOY zoom in September 2020 

For the latest laughter yoga 'JOY' courses, conferences and coaching please visit www.joehoare.co.uk

Aug 30, 202207:22
'I love people ..... I am living with JOY' - Patch Adams

'I love people ..... I am living with JOY' - Patch Adams

6 qualities Patch Adams has lived by since the age of 18 when he heard  the Martin Luther King speech 'I have a dream',  and which means he has  lived joyfully ever since: Happy Funny Loving Cooperative Creative Thoughtful 

His full bio is below. Please donate if you can https://www.patchadams.org/    

(For the complete list of Global JOY interviews, please visit  www.globaljoy.co.uk) and Facebook @laughteryogawithjoe, instagram  @laughteryogaforjoy) (For the latest courses, conferences, coaching and training, please  visit www.joehoare.co.uk)  

Patch lectures and performs over 200 days of the year. He has travelled  throughout the world delivering his message of peace and love while  challenging the audience to love and care about themselves, their  community, and our planet.  

Every year, Patch leads 9 different missions  to lead clowns into impoverished communities, war zones, refugee camps,  and disaster areas. Patch’s dedication toward clowning has sparked a  movement that has grown to independent clown groups in 120 countries. After he graduated from the Medical College of Virginia in 1971, Patch  began what would become his life-long mission: The Gesundheit Institute.  The pilot project, which ran from 1971 through 1983, saw over 15,000  patients visiting his large 6-bedroom communal home, shared with  friends, fellow doctors, and patients. To support this radical  hospital, friends took outside work to support the love that comes from  helping others. 

As the pilot drawn to a close, Patch realized he needed  to make his dream hospital a reality. No one was going to “give” him a hospital – Patch had to go out into the  world and find the hospital of his dreams. 

After 36 years, Patch  remains energized and ready to take on the medical cure-focused  for-profit industry.   

Imagine: #

• a free hospital that eliminates 90% of the cost of healthcare  

• a hospital that isn’t filled with anxiety about how to treat patients 

• a hospital that allows the doctors to connect with the patients at an  intimate level 

• a hospital that treats the care-givers and care-receivers as friends 

• a hospital that welcomes complementary practices, rather than shuns  them. 

Come, join the fun!   

GESUNDHEIT! INSTITUTE • 122 Franklin St, Urbana, IL 61801 • 217 344-9077 w w w . p a t c h a d a m s . o r g - Please donate if you can https://www.patchadams.org/  

Aug 29, 202208:14
'Joy's best friend is Delight': Global JOY interview with Judith Croner-Small, Laughter Yoga Ambassador from NEW ZEALAND

'Joy's best friend is Delight': Global JOY interview with Judith Croner-Small, Laughter Yoga Ambassador from NEW ZEALAND

A lovely conversation with Judith Croner-Small, Laughter Yoga Ambassador  from New Zealand and presenter in the Laughter for World Peace Global JOY zoom in September 2020 

For the latest laughter yoga 'JOY' courses, conferences and coaching  please visit www.joehoare.co.uk

Aug 25, 202207:32
'Joy is oneness' with Sherry, laughter yoga teacher from IRAN

'Joy is oneness' with Sherry, laughter yoga teacher from IRAN

'Feeling the presence of the divine' and many more lovely observations. 

Sherry Shalchian is a Laughter Yoga practitioner and was a presenter in  the 'Laughter for World Peace' Global JOY zoom in September 2020. 

For the latest laughter yoga 'JOY' courses, conferences and coaching  please visit www.joehoare.co.uk

Aug 23, 202209:55
'Moments of joy help wire positive behaviour': Global JOY interview with Shamash Alidina, author of 'Mindfulness for Dummies'

'Moments of joy help wire positive behaviour': Global JOY interview with Shamash Alidina, author of 'Mindfulness for Dummies'

Joy creates changes in our brain & body through the release of  dopamine. This helps us create positive change in our life. 

An informative and inspiring conversation with Shamash Alidina, author of  'Mindfulness for Dummies', co-founder ofthe Museum of Happiness, and  founder of www.teachmindulnessonline.com 

For the latest laughter yoga 'JOY' courses, conferences and coaching  please visit www.joehoare.co.uk

Aug 18, 202208:21
'Joy is in my heart' with Karima Hkima from TUNISIA

'Joy is in my heart' with Karima Hkima from TUNISIA

A 5-minute 'Joy' interview with Karima Hkima, Laughter Yoga Ambassador  from Tunisia, and presenter in the Laughter for World Peace Global JOY zoom in September 2020

For the latest laughter yoga 'JOY' courses, conferences and coaching please visit www.joehoare.co.uk

Aug 16, 202205:40
'From trauma to joy - how joy gives hope', with Ernest RUKINGA, a psychologist, laughter yoga teacher and laughter ambassador from RWANDA

'From trauma to joy - how joy gives hope', with Ernest RUKINGA, a psychologist, laughter yoga teacher and laughter ambassador from RWANDA

Ernest RUKINGA is a psychologist, laughter yoga teacher and laughter ambassador from Rwanda. 

With his family (Angel & UWIDUHAYE Fanny Françoise, a laughter yoga teacher) he works directly with his community.  Most of people they work with have psychological problems associated with their historical background. They help families, children and youth get their resilience back by projecting them to a future with HOPE.  

They use new approach which is PSYCHO – SOCIO – LAUGHTER INTERVENTION. Three important insights are that help is help, we can all help, and together we can help each other.

Aug 12, 202215:47
'Connection, gratitude and awe' - JOY with Jo Berry
Jul 28, 202214:16
'Learn to be at joy with yourself', with Dr Phil Hammond

'Learn to be at joy with yourself', with Dr Phil Hammond

Gardner. They won a Writer’s Guild Award, a Silver Sony Award and  received record numbers of complaints to the Broadcasting Standards  Council. He has done Edinburgh fringe shows since 1990 and four solo UK  tours, and has appeared on Have I Got News For You, Question Time,Tip for more joy? Have 5 portions of fun per day! 

Dr Phil Hammond's other tips include a) be at joy with yourself b)  self-compassion c) care for others 

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Dr Phil Hammond is an NHS doctor, journalist, broadcaster, speaker,  campaigner and comedian. He was born in the NHS and brought up in Perth,  Western Australia,  leaving at the age of 7 when his Australian father  took his life. Phil was a lecturer at the universities of Birmingham and  Bristol, training medical students and doctors to communicate better  with patients. He was voted Teacher of the Year in by students in  Birmingham. His journalism, campaigning, broadcasting and books have  tried to help patients and carers cope better with life, illness and the  NHS, and seek out the right care.

Phil qualified as a doctor in 1987 and has worked in the NHS for 34  years. As a doctor, he worked part time in general practice for over  twenty years, and has also worked in sexual health. 

He currently works  in a specialist NHS team based at the Royal United Hospital in Bath for  young people with severe fatigue, including post viral fatigue and long  Covid.  Phil presented five series of Trust Me, I’m a Doctor on BBC2,  encouraging patients to be more involved, assertive and questioning, and  was a presenter for BBC Radio Bristol with Dr Phil’s Saturday Surgery  from 2007-2018. He is Private Eye’s medical correspondent, broke the  story of the Bristol heart scandal in 1992 and gave evidence to the  subsequent Public Inquiry. In 2012, Phil was shortlisted, with Andrew  Bousfield, for the Martha Gellhorn Prize for Journalism for ‘Shoot the  Messenger’, a Private Eye investigation into the shocking treatment of  NHS whistle- blowers. His coverage of the pandemic in Private Eye was  highly praised, and a book of the columns – Dr Hammond’s Covid Casebook –  is a Sunday Times bestseller. He is currently working on an  autobiography – The Art of Living When You Know You’re Going to Die.

As a comedian, Phil was half of the award-winning double-act Struck Off and Die, with Tony Gardner. They won a Writer’s Guild Award, a Silver Sony Award and  received record numbers of complaints to the Broadcasting Standards  Council. He has done Edinburgh fringe shows since 1990 and four solo UK  tours, and has appeared on Have I Got News For You, Question Time, Countdown, The One Show and Long Live Britain. His NHS comedy Polyoaks,  written with David Spicer, had five series on Radio 4. He also presented  multiple series of Pillories of the State, The Music Group and The  Motion Show for Radio 4. In his new 4-part Radio 4 series – Dr Phil’s  Bedside Manner – Phil toured NHS hospitals, chatting intimately with  staff, patients, carers and volunteers, and then cheered them up with a  comedy show. It received rave reviews and is available on the BBC Sounds App.

Phil lives in Somerset with his wife Jo, a GP. They have two adult  children, two dogs and a cat.  Phil is a patron of Julian House – a  charity for the homeless – Heads Up – a mental health charity - the  Doctors’ Support Network, the Herpes Viruses Association, Kissing it  Better and My Death, My Decision. He writes extensively about error and  uncertainty, and openly admits his own mistakes so everyone can laugh  and learn from them. 


Jul 25, 202213:07
JOY with 'Healing Headbands' founder Barbara Grapstein
Jul 24, 202213:37
JOY with 'Soul Whisperer' William Bloom
Jul 12, 202212:48
'Find your joy thing and do it all your life' with Ann Zuccardy

'Find your joy thing and do it all your life' with Ann Zuccardy

'Be out in nature, without electronics ......be completely present there, in a state of flow ..... find your joy thing and do it all your life' are some of the gems in this interview with Ann Zuccardy.

Ann Zuccardy is a writer, adjunct professor of English, and a professional speaker with two TEDx talks under her belt.

Recovery from a 2011 brain injury inspired her to challenge conventional ideas about intelligence. In the decade since her accident, Ann has nurtured a passion for therapeutic humor and she studies how humor impacts both brain health and lifelong learning.

Ann not only promotes lifelong learning in her speeches, she lives it. She earned a master’s degree in English in 2019, became a certified life coach in 2020, and began violin lessons in 2022 at the age of 60.

She plans to pursue a PhD in the next five or so years, after she “retires” from her full time job as a technical writer with the U.S. Army.

For the latest 'JOY' conferences, coaching, courses and training (including laughter yoga), please visit www.joehoare.co.uk

Jul 02, 202212:20
'Give joy, you'll get joy' with Nikki Jackman

'Give joy, you'll get joy' with Nikki Jackman

Nicola Jackman - aka nikkijackmanjoy (known in our laughter circles for  her co-creation “The Laughter Song”) - has been immersed in sharing JOY  for over 18years.  

Together with the not for profit she founded in 2003 @theuporgza, she’s  trained hundreds to share joy and reached the brought emotional  UPliftment - to the full age spectrum - in hospitals, homes, communities  and businesses.  Coupled with her 26 years as an actor & voice artist - Nicola’s  performance heart 💜 brings a refreshing and interactive skill share  (full of joy) - with every joy session/workshop/retreat  she provides.  

Find out more on Facebook.com/nicolajackman And Facebook.com/theuporgza Www.TheUP.org.za P.S. - if you’d like to participate in MASSSIVE JOY - WhatsApp The UP on  - +27833002177 

For the latest 'JOY' courses, conferences and coaching, please visit  www.joehoare.co.uk

Jun 29, 202213:33
'Hello': is the best chat-up line in the world' - JOY with Love Coach Cate Mackenzie
Jun 23, 202222:10
Joy, awe and happiness with Jollytologist Allen Klein
Jun 21, 202217:49
'Joy is our natural bliss state' with Ratika Palat, yoga teacher and laughter yoga leader.

'Joy is our natural bliss state' with Ratika Palat, yoga teacher and laughter yoga leader.

'Laughter yoga helps tap into the bliss state ..... shortcircuits the brain and helps us access it experientially .... helps develop laughter resilience ...... joy is a fundamental part of our being' are some of the gems from Ratika Palat. 

Ratika is a yoga teacher who trained in hatha and vinyasa yoga. She is also a Certified Laughter Yoga Leader. Her IG is @yogagirltatika 

For the latest 'JOY' conferences, courses, masterclasses, training and coaching, please visit www.joehoare.co.uk

Jun 16, 202209:31
'Joy is contagious' with Dr David Hamilton PhD

'Joy is contagious' with Dr David Hamilton PhD

There is science behind the contagiousness of kindness, joy (and all  emotions). We can all learn to be kinder and more joyful.   

David is a best-selling Hay House author and loves explaining things.  Experience his enthusiasm as he explains the science behind kindness,  joy and all emotions. 

For the latest laughter yoga 'JOY' courses, conferences and coaching  please visit www.joehoare.co.uk

Jun 14, 202208:19
'Joy is the purpose of life' with Satish Kumar

'Joy is the purpose of life' with Satish Kumar

'When we act with love we experience joy......... the path to joy begins  when we start to appreciate what we have ..... it disappears when we  focus on what we don't have ..... joy is a celebration of life' are some  of the gems in this conversation. 

Peace-pilgrim, life-long activist and former monk, Satish Kumar has been  inspiring global change for over 50 years. Aged 9, Satish renounced the  world and joined the wandering Jain monks. Inspired by Gandhi, he  decided at 18 that he could achieve more back in the world and soon  undertook a peace-pilgrimage, walking without money from India to  America in the name of nuclear disarmament. Now in his 80s, Satish has  devoted his life to campaigning for ecological regeneration, social  justice and spiritual fulfilment.  

Satish founded Schumacher College as well as The Resurgence Trust, an  educational charity that seeks a just future for all. To join Satish in  protecting people and planet, become a member of Resurgence (with 20%  off), entitling you to this charity’s change-making magazine, Resurgence  & Ecologist. Satish appears regularly on podcasts, radio and television shows. He has  been interviewed by Richard Dawkins, Russell Brand and Annie Lennox,  appearing as a guest on Radio 4's Desert Island Discs, Thought for the  Day and Midweek. Satish presented an episode of BBC2's Natural World  documentary series, which was watched by 3.6 million people. An

 acclaimed international speaker and author, Satish’s autobiography sold  over 50,000 copies, inspiring change around the world. 

For the latest updates on 'JOY' courses, conferences, team sessions,  training and coaching, please visit www.joehoare.co.uk and/or facebook  @laughteryogaforjoy

Jun 08, 202209:04
'Bright spots of joy & contentment' with Debbie Hampton of 'The Best Brain Possible'

'Bright spots of joy & contentment' with Debbie Hampton of 'The Best Brain Possible'

Debbie Hampton recovered from decades of unhealthy thinking and  depression, a suicide attempt, and resulting brain injury to become an  inspirational and educational writer on brain, psychological, emotional,  and mental health issues for Huffington Post, MindBodyGreen, and more.  

On her website, The Best Brain Possible, Debbie shares how she rebuilt  her brain and life to find joy and thrive. She wants you to know that  you can do it too!  You can quickly learn the steps to a better you in her book, Beat  Depression And Anxiety By Changing Your Brain, with simple practices  easy to implement in your daily life. Improve your brain, improve your  life.  

Debbie has also published an intimate, entertaining, inspiring, and  educational memoir, Sex, Suicide and Serotonin: Taking Myself Apart and  Putting Myself Back Together.  You can get daily inspiration and information by joining Debbie on  Facebook. 

For the latest 'JOY' updates on conferences, courses, training and  coaching, please visit www.joehoare.co.uk and on Facebook @laughteryogawithjoe 

Jun 03, 202228:51
'JOY: things that sustain our desire to be alive' with Kate Hull Rogers

'JOY: things that sustain our desire to be alive' with Kate Hull Rogers

'JOY: things that sustain our desire to be alive'....... ...JOY is the  sister to gratitude......'JOY journals'.  

Kate Hull Rogers is co-artistic director of Stepping Stone Theatre for  Mental Health. Her personal experiences as a former psychiatric patient  give this talk a practical and grounded dimension. The theatre is active  on facebook and through www.steppingstonetheatre.co.uk  

For the latest information on 'JOY' courses, conferences and coaching  please visit www.joehoare.co.uk

Jun 01, 202211:41
'We are all reaching out for joy... to embrace it, I am just going to do it' (Rev) Peter Owen-Jones
Apr 07, 202215:48
'Staying joyful in challenging times' with Katia Kulyk in Ukraine

'Staying joyful in challenging times' with Katia Kulyk in Ukraine

'Noticing ..... being present ..... movement & dancing ..... connection' (with Katia Kulyk - https://katiakulyk.com/aboutkatiakulyk)  all help us ride the waves of challenge in difficult times, in Katia's  practical and current experience in south west Ukraine. (For the latest  information on conference, courses & training, team sessions and  coaching, please visit www.joehoare.co.uk)

Mar 17, 202206:25
Global JOY interview with Dr Madan Kataria, Founder of the Global Laughter Yoga Movement

Global JOY interview with Dr Madan Kataria, Founder of the Global Laughter Yoga Movement

The difference between happiness and joy.

3 minutes of joy and laughter yoga exercises with Dr Madan Kataria, founder of the Global Laughter Yoga movement.  For the latest laughter yoga 'JOY' courses, conferences and coaching please visit www.joehoare.co.uk

Jan 25, 202203:34