E122: Changing the World One Laugh At A Time with Ros Ben-Moshe

THE POWER OF REINVENTION with Kathi Sharpe-Ross

In this captivating episode of THE POWER OF RE:VENTION, Kathi Sharpe-Ross chats with fellow Aussie, Ros Ben-Moshe, author of the newly released book, "THE LAUGHTER EFFECT: How to Build Joy, Resilience and Positivity in Your Life."

Her life's work champions LAUGHTER, wellbeing and positivity. Ros recounts her evolution from harboring childhood dreams of aiding others to her significant contributions in health promotion and mental health. Her narrative is a testament to finding one's calling and the serendipitous moments that guide us there.

Ros opens up about her personal health battles, including chronic fatigue syndrome and colon cancer and how these challenges led her to discover laughter's healing essence. She shares poignant stories of using laughter to maintain connections with her family and mitigate stress during her most trying periods, offering insights into the therapeutic power of humor.

The discussion explores Ros' academic pursuits in health promotion and mental health, highlighting laughter's role as a pivotal healing mechanism. Ros' journey of personal transformation sheds light on the future direction of her work, emphasizing laughter's place not just in recovery but as a foundational element of daily wellbeing.

Ros delves into her upcoming book tour and her mission to disseminate the joy and resilience cultivated through laughter. She introduces practical strategies for integrating positivity and gratitude into everyday life, underscoring the importance of choosing laughter in moments big and small.

Some Powerful Takeaways from the Episode:

• Childhood dreams reveal our deepest passions, leading us to careers that align with our values and bring fulfillment.

• Laughter and feel-good emotions are too important to be left to chance

• Laughter serves as a potent tool for healing, offering relief from stress and improving both mental and physical health.

• Laughter is not necessarily a panacea for all ills, but a companion resource to cultivate a daily dose of health and social benefits including stress reduction, immune system support, lowered blood pressure, improved mood, enhanced social bonds, resilience, and even pain relief.

• Cultivating a positive outlook and practicing gratitude can significantly shift our perspective, enhancing life satisfaction.

• Integrating laughter into our Reinvention journey fosters connections and helps us overcome life's obstacles with grace.

Ros’ US book signing event dates in 2024:

April 7th - Denver - Tattered Cover Bookstore, 4-5pm

April 9th - Los Angeles - Chevalier's Books, 6-7pm

Links:

Amazon Link to The Laughter Effect (Ros’ Book): https://www.amazon.com/Laughter-Effect-Build-Resilience-Positivity-ebook/dp/B0BPRZ52GB

Ros Website: https://ros-benmoshe.com/

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