Episode 7 S1-7
The Power of Laughter
Featuring:
Day After Disaster Ch 7
Special Guest:
Dale and Lisa Goodwin

Laughter and Humor Bonds You To Others
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Allows you to relax and be who you are.
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Keeps conversation light hearted when discussing serious topics.
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Makes communication easier.
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Helps you to direct people without telling or yelling.
Laughter Eases Stress In a Long Term Survival Situation
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Helps you focus on positives
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Helps you ease the tension of the group especially as a leader.
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Helps to avoid depression
Physical Effects of Laughter on Your Body
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Happy hormones are released.
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Oxycontin, dopamine, serotonin.
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Releases endorphin
Laughter fights stress, stress = depression, depression causes:
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Kidneys to release cortisol
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Heart rate increase
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Cholesterol levels increase
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Adrenal glands go into overload
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Body releases epinephrine
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Liver produces more glucose , increasing the risk of diabetes
Featured Quote From Today's Chapter:
“It was nice to laugh out loud with friends again.”

Featured Survival Product:
Rothco 5-Piece Stainless Steel Mess Kit
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