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Relieving Stress with Mindfulness

Hi there,

I'm Judy Croon. Welcome to another Episode of Laugh Long and Prosper – Shelf Help with a dash of humour. I believe that humour is one of our best coping mechanisms-especially when we are facing stress and unknown times like Covid.

Today is Monday. That’s means it’s time for 'Just Another Mindful Monday'.
On the phone with me today is Todd Kaufman.
Todd Kaufman is an anxiety expert. He is the author of the book ’TRANSFORMING ANXIETY, From Hot Mess to Superpower,’ a Registered Psychotherapist and Executive Psychotherapeutic Coach.

Todd’s the founder of the Anxiety Release Protocol (ARP) a program that can show you how to end panic attacks and manage your anxiety.  The Anxiety Release Protocol (ARP) is taught to doctors and therapists across North America is the practical go-to for people struggling with anxiety.

He provides both one-on-one and group therapy and coaching virtually, and he and his therapy dog, Gracey T Bear are really missing their public engagements and in-person training during COVID!

Todd joins us today from his office on the campus of the University of Toronto.

contact: Todd@TheAnxiety.Clinic
http://www.TheAnxiety.Clinic

For more information about Laugh Long and Prosper, Judy's keynotes or comedy workshops, go to www.JudyCroon.com

Judy Croon is Canada’s Keynote Humorist, Tedx motivational speaker, comedian and stand-up coach at Second City. She has worked with many celebrities including; John Cleese, Jon Stewart, and Joan Rivers.
Her specials have appeared on NBC, CBS, CTV and The Comedy Network.
She is a co-author of ‘From the Stage to the Page: Life Lessons from Four Funny Ladies!”
Judy draws from her standup performance and coaching experience to entertain, inform and inspire in her dynamic keynote entitled, ‘Relieving Work Related Stress with Humour’.
Judy is the creator/host of ‘Laughlines’ and ‘Stand Up For The Girls’ which have both helped raise over $650,000 for breast cancer research.

Just Another Mindful Monday with Anxiety Expert Todd Kaufman

Hey there, I'm Judy Croon. Canada's Keynote Humourist.
Welcome to Laugh Long and Prosper. Shelf Help with a Smile. Stress Busters with a smirk. You get the point. So let's get started.

Today is Friday so that means it's time for Psychic Friday!
My guest today is Psychic Medium Mark Hamilton -otherwise known as the Olive Reader.
We're talking about Mark's latest book, ' What the F#%%$ - The Life of A Medium.'

The Olive Reader, Mark has been professionally seeing clients since March 2012. Since this time, he has successfully seen many people.
Mark, who began his career as working in social work and a Parenting Practitioner, is a talented Medium who relays information from friends and loved ones who have passed into Spirit.
Mark has known about Spirit Folk from the age of 7 in the form of premonitions and deja vu. Since seeing clients professionally, Mark has successfully helped many families achieve closure by passing on messages of healing and love from loved ones who have crossed over. He has also worked with groups, helping members to achieve objectivity and understanding of their loss.
In addition, Mark is also an extremely talented Reiki Master helping a number of clients with ailments of the body and soul.
Mark is an accomplished teacher and mentor. He offers coaching and mentoring to both groups and individuals with a view to helping students unlock their own psychic gifts. He also offers classes on a regular basis covering all aspects of Mediumship and Psychic Development
The Olive Readers were named purely from spirit. In fact we don’t actually like olives!

Contact Info:
We are based in Ontario, but we work worldwide using Skype and the telephone.
Telephone: +1 647-455-5431
Facebook: olivereaders
Please note: it’s a closed Facebook group and you have to join.
olivereaders@gmail.com

These are the books that Mark Mentioned in this Podcast:
Pocket Guide To Spirit Animals
The Psychic Development for Beginners
Intuition for Beginners

For more information about Laugh Long and Prosper, Judy's keynotes or comedy workshops, go to www.JudyCroon.com

Judy Croon is Canada’s Keynote Humorist, Tedx motivational speaker, comedian and stand-up coach at Second City. She has worked with many celebrities including; John Cleese, Jon Stewart, and Joan Rivers.
Her specials have appeared on NBC, CBS, CTV and The Comedy Network.
She is a co-author of ‘From the Stage to the Page: Life Lessons from Four Funny Ladies!”
Judy draws from her standup performance and coaching experience to entertain, inform and inspire in her dynamic keynote entitled, ‘Relieving Work Related Stress with Humour’.
Judy is the creator/host of ‘Laughlines’ and ‘Stand Up For The Girls’ which have both helped raise over $650,000 for breast cancer research.

Psychic Friday with The Olive Reader Part 2

Hi there, I'm Judy Croon - Canada's Keynote Humourist. Welcome to  'Laugh Long and Prosper' 
Shelf Help with a Smile. Stress Busters with a Smirk. You get the point. So let's get Started...

It’s Friday so that means today is Psychic Friday!
My guest today is Ursula Darby.

What image comes to mind when you think of a psychic medium?  Dark rooms,  crystal balls, strange shady characters? Well then you have not met Ursula Darby.  Ursula is changing the way people think of psychics and mediums.  There is nothing mysterious or strange about her.  She is straightforward, honest and a whole lot of fun!

Ursula has been a medium and a psychic since she was very young.  Experiences with spirit started as a child and have shaped her into an effective and conscious communicator with the other side. She delivers messages to loved ones from people in spirit.  Using her psychic abilities, Ursula reads her clients' past, present and future in detail.
All sessions with Ursula are filled with compassion, understanding and her wonderful sense of humour.  Her dynamic, outgoing personality coupled with her sharp wit makes all of her sessions insightful and entertaining.
​
​Ursula resides in Guelph, Ontario, Canada.
To contact Ursula or sign up for her intuition classes, go to http://www.UrsulaDarby.com or email her at bookwithursula@gmail.com

You can book a reading with Ursula online. Check out the big red button on her site that says ' Schedule Appointment'.

http://www.ursuladarby.com/classes.html
http://www.ursuladarby.com/people-readings.html


For more information about Laugh Long and Prosper, Judy's keynotes or comedy workshops, go to  http://www.JudyCroon.com

Judy Croon is Canada’s Keynote Humorist, Tedx motivational speaker, comedian and stand-up coach at Second City. She has worked with many celebrities including; John Cleese, Jon Stewart, and Joan Rivers.
Her specials have appeared on NBC, CBS, CTV and The Comedy Network.
She is a co-author of ‘From the Stage to the Page: Life Lessons from Four Funny Ladies!”
Judy draws from her standup performance and coaching experience to entertain, inform and inspire in her dynamic keynote entitled, ‘Relieving Work Related Stress with Humour’.
Judy is the creator/host of ‘Laughlines’ and ‘Stand Up For The Girls’ which have both helped raise over $650,000 for breast cancer research.

Psychic Friday with Ursula Darby Part 1 (Talking To Pets)

Hi there, I'm Judy Croon - Canada's Keynote Humourist. Welcome to 'Laugh Long and Prosper'
Shelf Help with a Smile. Stress Busters with a Smirk. You get the point. So let's get Started...

It’s Friday so that means today is Psychic Friday!
My guest today is Ursula Darby.

What image comes to mind when you think of a psychic medium? Dark rooms, crystal balls, strange shady characters? Well then you have not met Ursula Darby. Ursula is changing the way people think of psychics and mediums. There is nothing mysterious or strange about her. She is straightforward, honest and a whole lot of fun!

Ursula has been a medium and a psychic since she was very young. Experiences with spirit started as a child and have shaped her into an effective and conscious communicator with the other side. She delivers messages to loved ones from people in spirit. Using her psychic abilities, Ursula reads her clients' past, present and future in detail.
All sessions with Ursula are filled with compassion, understanding and her wonderful sense of humour. Her dynamic, outgoing personality coupled with her sharp wit makes all of her sessions insightful and entertaining.
​
​Ursula resides in Guelph, Ontario, Canada.
To contact Ursula or sign up for her intuition classes, go to www.UrsulaDarby.com or email her at bookwithursula@gmail.com

You can book a reading with Ursula online. Check out the big red button on her site that says ' Schedule Appointment'.

www.ursuladarby.com/classes.html
www.ursuladarby.com/people-readings.html

For more information about Laugh Long and Prosper, Judy's keynotes or comedy workshops, go to www.JudyCroon.com

Judy Croon is Canada’s Keynote Humorist, Tedx motivational speaker, comedian and stand-up coach at Second City. She has worked with many celebrities including; John Cleese, Jon Stewart, and Joan Rivers.
Her specials have appeared on NBC, CBS, CTV and The Comedy Network.
She is a co-author of ‘From the Stage to the Page: Life Lessons from Four Funny Ladies!”
Judy draws from her standup performance and coaching experience to entertain, inform and inspire in her dynamic keynote entitled, ‘Relieving Work Related Stress with Humour’.
Judy is the creator/host of ‘Laughlines’ and ‘Stand Up For The Girls’ which have both helped raise over $650,000 for breast cancer research.

Psychic Friday with Ursula Darby Part 2 - Intuition

Hi there,
I'm Judy Croon. Welcome to another Episode of Laugh Long and Prosper – Shelf Help with a dash of humour when appropriate. I believe that humour is one of our best coping mechanisms-especially when we are facing stress and unknown times like Covid.
Today is Monday. That’s means it’s time for 'Just Another Mindful Monday'.
On the podcast with me today is Andy Cleghorn from http://www.FullCircleATC.com  ATC stands for Art Therapy Centre.

Full Circle - Art Therapy Centre is a Toronto based Art Therapy clinic, located in the Danforth community. It was founded in 2014 by two art therapists, (Pearl and Lacey). Their mission is to provide a safe space for people in need of mental health support, by helping them heal through creative processes. 

Andy is a registered Psychotherapist. 
She is a huge believer in the strong connection between humour and mental health. 

Today we talk about creativity and art and how Andy uses it to help heal individuals who are suffering from a variety of mental health issues such as ADHD, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and other forms of self harm and now, sadly COVID. 

Andy says people remember many of life’s moments in images which can be difficult to put into words. Art Therapy provides an outlet to look at and understand and work through the given memories, perceptions and feelings. 
She has always been interested in what makes people tick the way they do. On a post university travel experience, she spent a month trekking in Nepal and became fascinated with the level of happiness that she saw amongst extreme poverty. Having done a Bachelor in Fine arts, Art Therapy was a natural course to follow. 
Andy has been a practicing art therapist since 1995 and have lucky enough to have worked for several years in Calgary, Vancouver and surrounding areas, and Toronto. Every client brings their own uniqueness and she loves being able see growth and change throughout the Art Therapy process.

Today we talk about a discussion that was sparked by an article that my friend and fellow comedian, Denis Grigon contributed to the Toronto Star.
Check it out here. 
https://www.thestar.com/life/2021/06/16/toronto-bowmanville-and-lindsay-kids-start-rock-snakes-to-keep-the-good-vibes-flowing.html

Again, you can reach Andy at the following contacts:

https://affordabletherapynetwork.com/therapists/andy-cleghorn/

and http://www.FullCircleATC.com

If you like to catch up on all of our Laugh Long and Prosper episodes, check me out Judy Croon
On Spotify and/OR Soundcloud or you can go to my website www.JudyCroon.com
Until next time, laugh Long and Prosper!

Just Another Mindful Monday Andy Cleghorn Art Therapy  Part 2

Hi there,
I'm Judy Croon. Welcome to another Episode of Laugh Long and Prosper – Shelf Help with a dash of humour when appropriate. I believe that humour is one of our best coping mechanisms-especially when we are facing stress and unknown times like Covid.
Today is Monday. That’s means it’s time for 'Just Another Mindful Monday'.

I’d like to call this particular episode 
Wayne Gretzky -What Hockey and Humour Have in Common.

This past year, I signed up for the online learning course called Masterclass. 

Aaron Sorkin, Shondra Rhymes, Steve Martin, Rupaul, James Patterson, Spanx founder Sara Blakely, Malcolm Gladwell, Wolfgang Puck, Jon-Kabat Zin and Chris Hadfield were just some of the presenters who filled my head with hundreds of hours of information, ideas and inspiration.

Then there was Wayne Gretzky. 
I knew Wayne was The Great One. Please, I’m Canadian. 
Hockey is part of our heritage.

I was surprised by Wayne’s presentation because yes, he did speak about hockey but his takeaways could apply to anybody really. Even a comedian! 

The power of routine, practice, anticipation, goal setting, having a mentor, having various outside interests and hobbies, keeping your head in the game and perhaps, most importantly- the power of play. Creativity. The importance of not getting locked into structure and a system too early. The need for young players (and comedians) to just play, have fun and have the freedom to discover their own unique skill set. 















It is so obvious throughout the Great One’s Masterclass how much of an influence his dad, Walter had over him. 

Walter was a decent hockey player when he was younger. His wife was athletic. Wayne and his brothers and sister all played sports. 
Wayne said that every winter, his dad built a hockey rink in the back yard of their Brantford, Ontario home. The neighbor’s wanted to know why Walter’s backyard was so green every summer. I guess they thought he was using a secret pesticide or formula. Wayne said it probably just all the ice from the rink that melted in the spring!

Every winter, Wayne said he loved skating on that ice from sun up to sundown and well into the dark. His passion and discipline helped him develop the skills that made him stand out in the sport at a very early age. 
He worked on his accuracy by firing hockey pucks at a picnic table lying on its side with circled targets. Wayne said he sharpened his shot as a kid quickly because he hated walking in the snow and getting his feet wet while retrieving the pucks from the neighbor’s lawn. 



Because Wayne’s skills developed so fast, he always ended up playing with older kids. 

In fact, when he was a boy, he would tuck in his oversized jersey so it would fit- a ritual that he continued into his professional life. 
Walter told him that because he was smaller than his older rivals, Wayne would have to 
to use his brain and skate with his ‘head up’ -to anticipate the play, as well as avoid injury. 


This is where Walter came up with a unique exercise for Wayne.

As Wayne watched Hockey Night in Canada, Walter made him get a piece of paper and draw a rectangle. That rectangle represented the rink that Wayne was watching on tv. Then Walter told Wayne to watch where the puck was going and draw it on the paper without looking down. Afterwards, when Wayne looked down at the paper, he was able to see the patterns that the puck made during the game. He saw the areas that the puck went to most of the time. This later helped him develop a way to capitalize on those areas and helped him to score and set up many goals in the future. 

Wayne is famous for the quote, “I skate to where to puck is going to be. Not where it has been.”

He followed the puck, not the players. He learned to anticipate the next play. Those hours and hours in front of the tv set following the path of the puck gave Wayne new ideas for scoring.

Just Another Mindful Monday 'Wayne Gretzky- What Hockey and Humour Have In Common.'

Hi there,
I'm Judy Croon. Welcome to another episode of 'Laugh Long and Prosper' – Shelf Help with a dash of humour when appropriate. I believe that humour is one of our best coping mechanisms-especially when we are facing stress and unknown times like Covid.

Today is Monday. That’s means it’s time for 'Just Another Mindful Monday'.

If you like to catch up on all of my 'Laugh Long and Prosper' episodes, check me out Judy Croon
On Spotify and/OR Soundcloud and/or Amazon or you can go to my website www.JudyCroon.com

Judy Croon is Canada’s Keynote Humorist, Tedx motivational speaker, comedian and stand-up coach at Second City. She has worked with many celebrities including; John Cleese, Jon Stewart, and Joan Rivers.
Her specials have appeared on NBC, CBS, CTV and The Comedy Network.
She is a co-author of ‘From the Stage to the Page: Life Lessons from Four Funny Ladies!”
Judy draws from her standup performance and coaching experience to entertain, inform and inspire in her dynamic keynote entitled, ‘Relieving Work Related Stress with Humour’.
Judy is the creator/host of ‘Laughlines’ and ‘Stand Up For The Girls’ which have both helped raise over $650,000 for breast cancer research.

Just Another Mindful Monday -The Power of Volunteers

Hi there,
I'm Judy Croon. Welcome to another episode of 'Laugh Long and Prosper' – Shelf Help with a dash of humour. I believe that humour is one of our best coping mechanisms-especially when we are facing stress and unknown times like Covid.

Today is Monday. That’s means it’s time for 'Just Another Mindful Monday'.
Today I chat with Comedian Martha Chaves about mindfulness, punchlines and purpose.
You can reach Martha on Facebook and Instagram @comedianmarthachaves

If you like to catch up on all of my 'Laugh Long and Prosper' episodes, check me out Judy Croon
On Spotify and/OR Soundcloud and/or Amazon or you can go to my website www.JudyCroon.com

Judy Croon is Canada’s Keynote Humorist, Tedx motivational speaker, comedian and stand-up coach at Second City. She has worked with many celebrities including; John Cleese, Jon Stewart, and Joan Rivers.
Her specials have appeared on NBC, CBS, CTV and The Comedy Network.
She is a co-author of ‘From the Stage to the Page: Life Lessons from Four Funny Ladies!”
Judy draws from her standup performance and coaching experience to entertain, inform and inspire in her dynamic keynote entitled, ‘Relieving Work Related Stress with Humour’.
Judy is the creator/host of ‘Laughlines’ and ‘Stand Up For The Girls’ which have both helped raise over $650,000 for breast cancer research.

'Just Another Mindful Monday'- 'Punchlines with Purpose' with Comedian  Martha Chaves

Hi there,
I'm Judy Croon. I'm doing something a little different today.
I’m chatting with my friend Christina Cherneskey and you’ll see why in a very quick moment. 
Christina is a senior communications professional with 30 years of experience leading news teams, guiding leadership workshops, developing strategy, implementing award-winning news programs, writing articles and blogs, as well as instructing journalism, podcast creation and social media.
She is the CEO of her company, Christina Cherneskey Communications - a strategic media agency which helps clients tell their stories. 

Passionate about her Ukrainian ancestry, she became an election observer for the Canadian government (2012 & 2014), overseeing two contentious elections in Ukraine with observers from around the world. Those journeys to Ukraine underscored the fierce pride she has for her heritage. She has never forgotten the hardships that her great grandparents endured when they emigrated to Saskatchewan from western Ukraine in 1905.

Today, Christina and I chat about direct and immediate ways that we can help the people of Ukraine. A great website is the Ukrainian Canadian Congress at
http://www.UCC.CA 

If you have any websites that you want to share, please feel free to reach out to http://www.ChristinaCherneskey.ca or me at http://www.JudyCroon.com
Thank you

'Ukraine - How Can I Help NOW?' with Christina Cherneskey

7 things that I learned from Joan Rivers

Hey there, I’m Judy Croon- Canada’s Keynote Humourist.
Welcome to another episode of Laugh Long and Prosper -shelf help with a dash of humour. Voted one of the best podcasts in Canada last year by CTV.

If you or your workplace is suffering from stress and you need some stress-busting tips along with some genuine fun, ask me about my keynotes & workshops entitled Relieving Work-Related Stress with Humour.’ Or you can ask me about my stand-up comedy coaching at www.JudyCroon.com

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If you like to catch up on any of my other Laugh Long and Prosper episodes, you can check me out on most of the streaming sources.

Judy Croon is Canada’s Keynote Humorist, Tedx motivational speaker, comedian and stand-up coach at Second City. She has worked with many celebrities including; John Cleese, Jon Stewart, and Joan Rivers.
Her specials have appeared on NBC, CBS, CTV and The Comedy Network.
She is a co-author of ‘From the Stage to the Page: Life Lessons from Four Funny Ladies!”
Judy draws from her standup performance and coaching experience to entertain, inform and inspire in her dynamic keynote entitled, ‘Relieving Work Related Stress with Humour’.
Judy is the creator/host of ‘Laughlines’ and ‘Stand Up For The Girls’ which have both helped raise over $650,000 for breast cancer research.

Laugh Long And Prosper - 7 Things that I learned from Joan Rivers

Laugh Long And Prosper - Comedy For A Cause

Hey there, I’m Judy Croon- Canada’s Keynote Humourist.
Welcome to another episode of Laugh Long and Prosper -shelf help with a dash of humour. Voted one of the best podcasts in Canada last year by CTV.

If you or your workplace is suffering from stress and you need some stress-busting tips along with some genuine fun, ask me about my keynotes & workshops entitled Relieving Work-Related Stress with Humour.’ Or you can ask me about my stand-up comedy coaching at www.JudyCroon.com

Today’s podcast is sponsored by: Linda McEwan at Sotheby’s International Realty Canada
The number one most trusted brand in residential real estate.
Go to lmcewan@sothebysrealty.ca
If you like to catch up on any of my other Laugh Long and Prosper episodes, you can check me out on most of the streaming sources.

Judy Croon is Canada’s Keynote Humorist, Tedx motivational speaker, comedian and stand-up coach at Second City. She has worked with many celebrities including; John Cleese, Jon Stewart, and Joan Rivers.
Her specials have appeared on NBC, CBS, CTV and The Comedy Network.
She is a co-author of ‘From the Stage to the Page: Life Lessons from Four Funny Ladies!”
Judy draws from her standup performance and coaching experience to entertain, inform and inspire in her dynamic keynote entitled, ‘Relieving Work Related Stress with Humour’.
Judy is the creator/host of ‘Laughlines’ and ‘Stand Up For The Girls’ which have both helped raise over $650,000 for breast cancer research.

Comedy For A Cause! Thank you everyone!

Hi there, I’m Judy Croon - Canada’s Keynote Humorist.
Welcome to another episode of Just Another Mindful Monday.

Today’s episode is called ‘Parenting: Finding Calm in the Chaos’. We’re going to do a series of these podcasts and then hopefully, a live show in the near future because parents and kids are STRESSED OUT. Resources are tapped. Covid made those resources even more limited. I have two moms on the show who want to make those resources available to parents who don’t know what to do. 

Parenting can be a wonderful, magical experience.  It can also be very stressful, especially during the toddler and preschool years.  Today, we are hoping to help parents find some calm in the chaos, through connecting with themselves and with their young children.  

We’re actually going to do this Podcast in Three Parts:

Episode One: It Starts with Connection
Episode Two: When Things Go Wrong (accepting)
Episode Three: Teaching Kids to Meditate

So, if you are a stressed-out parent, we hope that you tune into all three parts! 

My two special guests for all three episodes are Cara Coulson and Debbie De Kroon. 

Cara is a family facilitator. She works with families that include a person with an intellectual, developmental, or dual diagnosis disability often with Autism and she helps them navigate the service system in the Durham Region. She is also a Mindfulness Life Coach at Pearl Mindfulness Education. I have had the pleasure of interviewing Cara so many times on Just Another Mindful Monday. Here’s the thing- Cara teaches mindfulness and meditation to adults, as well as to kids and kids with special needs.
Cara can be reached at ZenLife285@gmail.com

Debbie is a paediatric speech-language pathologist. She also happens to be my sister.  Debbie has worked at various children’s treatment centres and school settings, helping children with developmental delays, autism, ADHD, and other complex communication disorders.  Debbie now operates a private practice where the focus is as much on parent training and coaching as it is on helping children to become better communicators.  Debbie has always felt that parents need to see themselves as the ‘experts’ when it comes to knowing their child, and that no professional can have as great an impact on a child’s communication skills as a parent who can adapt to their child’s changing needs.


These are some links where parents can find resources regarding speech and language development, and child development in general:

https://www.sac-oac.ca/for-the-public/

https://www.caslpo.com/

https://www.zerotothree.org/about/

https://firstwordsproject.com/about/

https://www.ontario.ca/page/preschool-speech-and-language-program

https://caringforkids.cps.ca/


For further information, you can reach me at judy@judycroon.com or my website at http://www.JudyCroon.com

Finding Calm in the Chaos Episode Two - When Things Go Wrong

Laugh Long & Prosper with Comedians Lisa-Gay Tremblay and Anna Gustafson

Hey there, I’m Judy Croon- Canada’s Keynote Humourist.
Welcome to another episode of Laugh Long and Prosper. 
On today's podcast, I speak with two of my good comedic friends; Anna Gustafson and Lisa Gay Tremblay. 

We talk about Hell Gigs, travel stories from hell and airline hell stories.

Anna is originally from the predominantly Scandinavian town of Lund BC. She now makes her home in Toronto.  She's done stand up comedy all over Canada, she has performed at the Just For Laughs festival and she's also done a presentation on Tedx. 
As the Comedian in Residence at Gilda’s Club Toronto, Anna is the producer and host of Never Mind Comedy. She also has a supporting role in the startup initiative Gathering for Goodness,  and she produces the live, pro, stand-up comedy show "The BETTY" which creates space for sometimes underrepresented pockets of the comedy community.   

Lisa Gay Tremblay is originally from Ottawa. She resides in Sherman Oaks, LA. She was elected to the Sherman Oaks Neighborhood council. She’s toured all over. She's performed at Just for Laughs and she’s been on Fox, Showtime and A & E. She’s also had some national commercials running south of the border.

If you would like to reach Anna, her email address is anna@annagustafson.com
If you would like to reach Lisa, her email is lgpetrus@gmail.com

Please welcome my good friends, Anna Gustafson and Lisa Gay Tremblay. 
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Judy Croon is Canada’s Keynote Humorist, Tedx motivational speaker, comedian and stand-up coach at Second City. She has worked with many celebrities including; John Cleese, Jon Stewart, and Joan Rivers.
Her specials have appeared on NBC, CBS, CTV and The Comedy Network.
She is a co-author of ‘From the Stage to the Page: Life Lessons from Four Funny Ladies!”
Judy draws from her standup performance and coaching experience to entertain, inform and inspire in her dynamic keynote entitled, ‘Relieving Work Related Stress with Humour’.
Judy is the creator/host of ‘Laughlines’ and ‘Stand Up For The Girls’ which have both helped raise over $650,000 for breast cancer research.

Laugh Long & Prosper with Comedians Lisa Gay Tremblay & Anna Gustafson

Hi there, 

I’m Judy Croon. Welcome to another episode of Laugh Long and Prosper.
Today , I’m joined by my long time amazing friend and awesome comedian Evan Carter.

Evan is a legend in the Canadian comedy scene and has been considered by fans and comics alike to be one of the best ever. For years he has been at the top of the heap, and continues to deliver clean and witty comedy as good as it gets.

Carter’s versatility, experience, and professionalism serve him well and he transitions easily from different venues such as the opening of the 2015 Pam Am Games, to concert halls, working with musical stars such as Gladys Knight, The Temptations, Air Supply, Dionne Warwick, John Cougar, Midnight Oil, the late Marvin Gaye as well as many other top names in the world of show business.
He equally excels at delivering quality performances to private corporate conferences and local fundraisers. Evan has worked on numerous television shows, like including his own half hour specials on CBC and The Comedy Network. On radio, Evan appears regularly on CBC’s “Metro Morning”, “Fresh Air”, “Later the Same Day”, “LOL” and “The Debaters”.

www.EvanCarter.com
www.JudyCroon.com

Laugh Long & Prosper with Comedian Evan Carter

Mary and the Motel from Hell 

Yes, there is a lot of bad stuff going on in our world and lately it seems like even more than usual. But these are the times that I like to lean on a quote by the incredible sage, Mr. Rogers. He said, ‘’When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’’’

Over the next few podcast entries, I would like to tell you about some of the helpers who work for http://www.CityStreetOutreach.org

http://www.CityStreetOutreach.org  is a local outreach program that is a 100 percent volunteer-run, donation- based and all-inclusive registered charity providing food, clothing and assistance to those in need and/ or living in poverty across the greater Toronto area.

I’m proud to say that in a very small way, I am part of this organization. I’m hardly a saint. In fact, I volunteer for very selfish reasons. It has been good for me emotionally, physically and mentally. 

In one of my previous podcasts, I told you about Alex and Grace, the co-founders of http://www.CityStreetOutreach.org
In this podcast, I would like to tell you about one of the first volunteers whom I met on the front lines. Her name is Mary. I want to tell you a tale about Mary and the Motel from Hell.

I met Mary on one of the first nights that I volunteered for City Street Outreach a few years ago. 
Mary is physically one of the strongest women that I have ever known.
She could pick up 3 cases of water and 2 cases of pet food without blinking an eye. 
Meanwhile I was crumbling under one can of cat food. 

Mary is incredibly strong in another way. She never asks for help for herself. She always asks for help for others and no matter what you give Mary (big or small), she is always very appreciative.  You would never guess the kind of adversity that Mary faces every day because she always greets you with a smile, a laugh and/or a thank you. In spite of her circumstances, Mary is one of the most grateful and positive people that I have ever met. 

I remember the first time I took City Street Outreach supplies to the place where Mary lived. 
Mary and her family were living in a motel room off of Kingston Road in Scarborough. The place should have been condemned years ago. The owner clearly did not care about her tenants. It was only after a newspaper article shamed the owner and local politicians that the place was finally condemned. Thank goodness Mary and the other tenants were re-located to more humane residences....

http://www.CityStreetOutreach.org
http://www.JudyCroon.com

Laugh Long & Prosper 'Mary and the Motel From Hell'

Laugh Long And Prosper -Humour and Sisters

Sisters share a unique humour. My sisters and I are definitely no exception. 
My sister, Debbie joins me on today's podcast as we talk about Connections, Lessons in Chemistry, the Raptors and how to live until you are  100!

Hey there, I’m Judy Croon- Canada’s Keynote Humourist.
Welcome to another episode of Laugh Long and Prosper -shelf help with a dash of humour. Voted one of the best podcasts in Canada last year by CTV.

If you or your workplace is suffering from stress and you need some stress-busting tips along with some genuine fun, ask me about my keynotes & workshops entitled Relieving Work-Related Stress with Humour.’ Or you can ask me about my stand-up comedy coaching at www.JudyCroon.com

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Judy Croon is Canada’s Keynote Humorist, Tedx motivational speaker, comedian and stand-up coach at Second City. She has worked with many celebrities including; John Cleese, Jon Stewart, and Joan Rivers.
Her specials have appeared on NBC, CBS, CTV and The Comedy Network.
She is a co-author of ‘From the Stage to the Page: Life Lessons from Four Funny Ladies!”
Judy draws from her standup performance and coaching experience to entertain, inform and inspire in her dynamic keynote entitled, ‘Relieving Work Related Stress with Humour’.
Judy is the creator/host of ‘Laughlines’ and ‘Stand Up For The Girls’ which have both helped raise over $650,000 for breast cancer research.

Laugh Long & Prosper -Humour and Sisters

Hi there, I’m Judy Croon. Canada’s Keynote Humourist Welcome to another episode of Laugh Long and Prosper.
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The Stress Prescription 

‘Worrying is like a rocking chair, it gives you something to do, but it gets you nowhere.’ 
-Glenn Turner

Recently, I read a book called The Stress Prescription. 
To worry or not to worry – that is the question. 

Did you know that in some cases, worrying about a bad thing happening can cause you more stress overall than the bad thing actually happening?
By constantly worrying about an upcoming event, we repeatedly re-live a worst-case scenario when in fact, things work out better than we anticipated. 
We also worry about too much that is out of our control. 

A new study published in Nature Communications supports this theory. Perhaps you haven’t kept up your subscription of Nature Communications so I will fill you in! 

In the study, researchers took 45 volunteers, broke them up into 3 groups and asked them to play a computer game. 
In the computer game, the participants would turn over rocks. 
Some rocks had snakes underneath them. 

In the first group, if a participant found a snake underneath a rock, nothing would happen. Everything would remain the same and the participant would continue to play the game. 

In the second group, if the participants found a snake underneath a rock, they were given a small but uncomfortable electrical shock to their hand. Ouch.

In the third group, if the participants found a snake under a rock, they were given a small but uncomfortable electrical shock to their hand, but only some of the time. 

All of the participants were measured for stress symptoms which included signs like increased heart rate, pupil dilation and sweating. 
Which group do you think showed the most symptoms of psychological stress? 

If you guessed the third group (the group of participants who were shocked occasionally) you would be correct. 
It turns out that worrying about a bad outcome can actually be worse than the bad outcome itself.

Increased heart rate, pupil dilation and sweating weren’t the only side effects, however. Participants were slower when it came to making decisions. Their overall performance was worse.
This is sometimes known as anticipation stress. 
It is hard to convince worriers of this but you are no better off whether you worry or not. 
In fact, you might be worse off. 
Research has shown that long lasting worry and stress over time can lead to issues like ulcers, heart attacks, cancer and Alzheimer’s, to name a few. 

So how do we minimize the stress element when something might or might not happen?

One researcher in the previous study noted: 
“What this research implies for us is that telling people what we know is important. Reducing the range and number of things that are uncertain and focusing on what is known will reduce stress even if you can’t completely remove uncertainty. The research also implies that telling people certain bad news (you are going to get an electric shock, or a reduction in sales etc.) is better than leaving people wondering.”

As the study would suggest, knowing that you are always going to get the shock can be better than knowing that you are randomly going to get the shock. 

The study also suggests that telling people bad news is sometimes better than leaving them wondering. 

Uber apps are a perfect example of relieving people’s minds by giving them immediate information.
Even though, we have no real control as to when the Uber cab is going to arrive and our cab is sometimes late, we still feel better when we can see the little image of the Uber cab driving towards us and the little box beside it with the minutes counting down. 

Many public transit systems have electronic boards that tell commuters when buses and trains are going to arrive.
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Laugh Long and Prosper -The Stress Prescription

'Laugh Long & Prosper' with comedians Cathy Boyd & Lianne Mauladin

Hi there, I’m Judy Croon, Canada’s Keynote Humourist. Welcome to another episode of Laugh Long and Prosper.
Today, I'm joined by two very funny comics,  Cathy Boyd and Lianne Mauladin.

Cathy Boyd is a Toronto based brutally honest stand-up comedian whose debut album, Wise Tracks, was released in June, 2020. Known for her dry demeanor and punchline-heavy hitting, her act impresses audiences everywhere. Her most recent notable credit includes an appearance on Season One of Canada’s Got Talent,2022, where Howie Mandell remarked, “You are very funny.  You have found your calling.”
She can be heard on CBC Radio, Laugh Out Loud and Sirius XM Radio, Just For Laughs and She’s So Funny. In January, 2019, Cathy was crowned Comedian of the North.
Other notable credits include the Big Sky Comedy Festival in Billings, Montana, Laugh After Dark Comedy Festival in Las Vegas; the Women in Comedy Festival in Boston; New York’s She Devil Comedy Festival finalist; The Boston Comedy Festival; Maine Comedy Festival; Jersey City Comedy Festival-Audience Pick and top three Industry pic and JFL42. 
Cathy can be reached at http://www.BoydsOfLondon.com

My other very funny guest is Lianne Mauladin. 
The very Canadian, Lianne Mauladin, is known for her comfortable, straight shooting, style of comedy and unique perspective on life.
She’s performed live on ABC's "The View" and her comedy has been recorded and or televised on ABC, Bite TV, iChannel, Sirius XM, CBC and Rogers TV. 
Her festival appearances include, the Hubcap Comedy Festival in Moncton NB, LOL Comedy festival in Sudbury, the Frigid Festival in NYC, the Out of Bounds Festival in Austin, Texas, the Women in Comedy Festival in Boston, NXNE in Toronto, the SheDot Comedy Festival in Toronto and more.
In 2021 she released her first album "Late for the Party" produced by Cottage Comedy Digital. Mauladin hosts and produces the monthly Merry-Janes of Comedy Show, the longest running all female stand-up showcase in Canada. The "Merry-Janes of Comedy" road show performs in clubs, halls and theatres around Ontario, including a regular spot at Bare Oaks Family Naturist Resort!
Lianne has further developed her stand-up through classes and workshops at Second City, Boston's Improv Asylum and at the Comedy Bar in Toronto. She is a faculty member at the Second City Training Centre in Toronto. She creates a comic strip for the Bloordale, and the Queen West neighbourhoodmagazines.

Lianne can be reached at http://www.LianneMauladin.com

I can be reached at http://www.JudyCroon.com
Thanks for listening!

Judy Croon is Canada’s Keynote Humorist, Tedx motivational speaker, comedian and stand-up coach at Second City. She has worked with many celebrities including; John Cleese, Jon Stewart, and Joan Rivers.
Her specials have appeared on NBC, CBS, CTV and The Comedy Network.
She is a co-author of ‘From the Stage to the Page: Life Lessons from Four Funny Ladies!”
Judy draws from her standup performance and coaching experience to entertain, inform and inspire in her dynamic keynote entitled, ‘Relieving Work Related Stress with Humour’.
Judy is the creator/host of ‘Laughlines’ and ‘Stand Up For The Girls’ which have both helped raise over $650,000 for breast cancer research.

'Laugh Long & Prosper' with comedians Cathy Boyd & Lianne Mauladin

A Holiday Laugh Long And Prosper 

Laugh Long & Prosper with Comedians Lisa-Gay Tremblay and Anna Gustafson

Hey there, I’m Judy Croon- Canada’s Keynote Humourist.
Welcome to another episode of Laugh Long and Prosper. 
On today's podcast, I speak with two of my good comedic friends; Anna Gustafson and Lisa Gay Tremblay. 
Anna is originally from the predominantly Scandinavian town of Lund BC. She now makes her home in Toronto.  She's done stand up comedy all over Canada, she has performed at the Just For Laughs festival and she's also done a presentation on Tedx. 
As the Comedian in Residence at Gilda’s Club Toronto, Anna is the producer and host of Never Mind Comedy. She also has a supporting role in the startup initiative Gathering for Goodness,  and she produces the live, pro, stand-up comedy show "The BETTY" which creates space for sometimes underrepresented pockets of the comedy community.   

Lisa Gay Tremblay is originally from Ottawa. She resides in Sherman Oaks, LA. She was elected to the Sherman Oaks Neighborhood council. She’s toured all over. She's performed at Just for Laughs and she’s been on Fox, Showtime and A & E. She’s also had some national commercials running south of the border.

If you would like to reach Anna, her email address is anna@annagustafson.com
http://www.AnnaGustafson.ca   Instagram @GooseGustafson
If you would like to reach Lisa, her email is lgpetrus@gmail.com
http://www.LisaGayTremblay.com

Please welcome my good friends, Anna Gustafson and Lisa Gay Tremblay. 


Judy Croon is Canada’s Keynote Humorist, Tedx motivational speaker, comedian and stand-up coach at Second City. She has worked with many celebrities including; John Cleese, Jon Stewart, and Joan Rivers.
Her specials have appeared on NBC, CBS, CTV and The Comedy Network.
She is a co-author of ‘From the Stage to the Page: Life Lessons from Four Funny Ladies!”
Judy draws from her standup performance and coaching experience to entertain, inform and inspire in her dynamic keynote entitled, ‘Relieving Work Related Stress with Humour’.
Judy is the creator/host of ‘Laughlines’ and ‘Stand Up For The Girls’ which have both helped raise over $650,000 for breast cancer research.

Laugh Long & Prosper with comedians Lisa Gay Tremblay & Anna Gustafson

Hi there, I’m Judy Croon, Canada’s Keynote Humourist. 
A few years ago, during Covid, I did an interview with friend and founder of a group called http://MentalWellness.help
Since then, it has expanded tremendously. 
If you are struggling, please reach out. 
Free peer support meetings are available around the globe almost 24/7.
Sign up here:
https://www.meetup.com/mental-wellness-peer-to-peer-support-groups/

Since, this interview, they now offer, free professional therapy sessions with licensed professionals. Yes, free!

My guest, Jason Balgopal is a lawyer by day and community volunteer by night.

He graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School in Toronto, and was called to the Bar in 1999. His day job has allowed him to appear in all levels of courts in Ontario, and he has conducted all manner of trials including murder trials.

Being a perfectionist by nature in an imperfect world was one catalyst which started his downward slide into depression in the early 2000’s. By 2004, he was officially diagnosed with depression, and commenced a 10-year path through darkness. With the help of a psychiatrist, a therapist, some medication, friends, family and his supportive wife, by 2014, he was able to get into a better “head space”. During this time, he found that volunteering gave him an opportunity to develop skills and interests outside of his day job.

During this time, he found that volunteering gave him an opportunity to develop skills and interests outside of his day job. Since 2008, many evenings have been spent as a leader on the Board of Directors of numerous not-for-profit and community organizations.

The skills of leadership which he gained on those Boards, combined with a desire to give back to the community, drove him in 2015, to create the Mental Wellness Peer Support Groups.

Currently, after work, he spends most evenings ensuring that the 6 weekly Peer Support Groups are successful, and finding ways to grow and promote these free and confidential groups to a wider audience.
The format is one hour long. Each person may (but doesn’t have to) share how their mental wellness is affecting them. They can then get “feedback” from another member (which is empathy or a technique which has worked for that other member…none of us will tell someone what they “should” do…as none of us is a professional).

The groups have been very popular as they offer three significant benefits:
1. Members learn that they are not alone, and that there are others like them suffering;
2. Members can unburden themselves to a sympathetic ear…rather than continue to over-burden their spouse or parents who don’t have the lived-history to help;
3. Members can get real-world suggestions of techniques which others have used successfully.

Here are some important links:
1. Our website: www.MentalWellness.help and

2. Our FB Page: www.facebook.com/MentalWellness.help/ and,

3. The link to our virtual video conferencing meetings, at which people can sign up (for FREE...all the meetings we offer are for free), at 
https://www.meetup.com/mental-wellness-peer-to-peer-support-groups/

4. A video explaining our groups: youtu.be/8rM7Y47KuVc -

Again, here is the group www.MentalWellness.help if you want to speak to a group within 24 hours.
Just remember that you are not alone. As stated in previous shows on mental health, you can also reach out to the following sources:
www.CAMH.ca
-Canada Suicide Prevention Helpline at www.CrisisServicesCanada.ca or call 1-833-456-4566.
-Text the crisis line via SMS 686868.
-Wellness Together Canada at www.ca.portal.gs
-Finally, f you are in crisis now, you can call 911.
For further info, you can reach me at www.JudyCroon.com

Jason Balgopal founder of  Mental.Wellness.help

I’m Judy Croon. Canada’s Keynote Humourist Welcome to another episode of Laugh Long and Prosper.
Documentary Review - Live to 100: Secrets of The Blue Zones

This is a great documentary to kick off the new year. 
In this compelling 90-minute Netflix movie, author and National Geographic explorer Dan Buettner shares fascinating information about the Blue Zones, five areas in the world where, per capita, there are the most residents who are living to 100 years-old or longer!

The Blue Zones are located in Sardinia (Italy), Ikaria (Greece), Nicoya (Costa Rica), Loma Linda (California) and, topping the list with the highest number of centenarians per capita in the world, Okinawa (Japan). 

Host Dan Buettner, who has studied the Blue Zones for over 10 years with doctors, demographers and psychologists, tries to uncover the secrets to longevity in these parts of the world. 

It’s worth noting that presently, according to the CDC (the Centre for Disease Control) the average American is living until they are 78 years-old.
However, research shows that the human body has an excellent chance of making it to 90 years-old, if taken care of properly. 
So how do we get back 12 years? How do we protect ourselves from chronic diseases, heart disease and diabetes?

It’s also worth noting another study outside of this documentary that was done in Denmark, involving 2500 Danish twins.   
The study revealed that genetics only determine about 20 percent of our longevity. Our lifestyle determines the other 80 percent!

So, what can the Blue Zones teach us? 

First of all, if you’re hoping for one easy fix, there isn’t one.
Secrets of the Blue Zones proposes that the key to aging well is a combination of lifelong practices - a series of daily fixes if you will.  What’s hopeful about this documentary is that there are lots of takeaways that people living outside of the Blue Zones can use. 

Buettner says it boils down to 9 pieces.  

Number One: Moving Naturally (without effort)

No gym memberships here. Blue Zone centenarians move without having to think about it. 
They build natural movement into their daily routines.

It could be as simple as sitting. The women of Okinawa don’t sit on chairs - they sit on the floor! This means having to get up at least 30 or 40 times a day. 
Many Okinawan centenarians also garden at least one hour a day. 

In Sardinia, Italy many of the centenarians are or were shepherds.
This means that they easily clock at least 6 miles a day walking up and down hills with their flocks. 
It doesn’t get easier when they go home. The town itself has many hills and stairs. Many narrow houses are built with multiple level staircases. 

Number Two: Purpose 

A recent study showed that more Americans die in their first year of retirement than in their last year of work. 
People in the Blue Zones do not have any specific year for retirement. They always keep busy. 

Perhaps the centenarians of Okinawa, Japan say it best when it comes to purpose. They have a word for purpose. It’s called Ikigai. Ikigai means’ a reason for being’ - a reason for getting out of bed every morning. 
But Ikigai doesn’t have to be complicated.
One resident who is a karate master at 102 years- old says his Ikigai is to continue his martial arts practice. 
Another Okinawa centenarian says his Ikigai is catching three fish a week so he can feed his family. 
(Cont)

Laugh Long & Prosper -Live To 100: Secrets of The Blue Zones

Hi there, 

I’m Judy Croon. Canada’s Keynote Humourist Welcome to another episode of Laugh Long and Prosper. Today I’m chatting with Susan Stewart

For the past 15 years, Susan Stewart has been entertaining and inspiring audiences across North America. Susan is best known for her ability to make people laugh while helping them to meet their challenges with a sense of humour. Susan is the author of 3 books including her latest title, You Gotta Laugh: Wit And Wisdom About Not Taking Life (Or Yourself) Too Seriously. Susan's podcast, Still A Hot Mess, and her comedy album, Relentless, are available on iTunes and Spotify. You can learn more about Susan at http://www.susanstewart.ca

SHOW INFO
A Bit More Than A Rough Patch: A Comedy Show About Taking Mental Health Seriously 

Join comedian Susan Stewart for a night of laughs while she shares her mental health journey and what she has learned the hard way about taking mental health seriously. You won't want to miss this important community event that raises awareness about mental health and raises money for the Brantford General Hospital's Mental Health Unit. Here is the link.
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/a-bit-more-than-a-rough-patch-tickets-777896568577

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Laugh Long & Prosper with Susan Stewart

Hi there, I’m Judy Croon, Canada’s Keynote Humourist. Welcome to another episode of Laugh Long and Prosper.

Today, I'm reviewing a great book called, ' A Whole New Mind. Why Right Brainers will Rule The Future' by Daniel H. Pink.
Daniel H. Pink is an American author who has written numerous New York Times bestsellers including:  Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us; The Power of Regret: How Looking Back Moves Us Forward; When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing and his latest bestseller, A Whole New Mind - Why Right Brainers Will Rule The World. 

In A Whole New Mind - Why Right Brainers Will Rule The World, Pink says that people and companies that want to succeed in the future have to ask three very important questions:  

1. Can someone overseas do my job cheaper?  
2. Can a computer do my job faster?  
3. Is what I'm offering in demand in an age of abundance, where people are looking to satisfy their aesthetic, emotional, and spiritual demands?

Pink stresses that as artificial intelligence potentially threatens many jobs around the world, artistic and creative skills are becoming even more essential.
Pink suggests that this is the perfect time to lean into the right, bright creative side of the brain; a side that often gets overlooked by the left logical, analytical side. 

In doing so, Pink highlights six areas where the right brain excels. 
Check it out. 

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Judy Croon is Canada’s Keynote Humorist, Tedx motivational speaker, comedian and stand-up coach at Second City. She has worked with many celebrities including; John Cleese, Jon Stewart, and Joan Rivers.
Her specials have appeared on NBC, CBS, CTV and The Comedy Network.
She is a co-author of ‘From the Stage to the Page: Life Lessons from Four Funny Ladies!”
Judy draws from her standup performance and coaching experience to entertain, inform and inspire in her dynamic keynote entitled, ‘Relieving Work Related Stress with Humour’.
Judy is the creator/host of ‘Laughlines’ and ‘Stand Up For The Girls’ which have both helped raise over $650,000 for breast cancer research.

Laugh Long and Prosper -A Whole New Mind

Laugh Long And Prosper -How Not To Age by Michael Gregar

Want to know the secrets to staying young and healthy? How Not to Age (The Scientific Approach to Getting Healthier as you get older  (2021) has got you covered! This book dives into the science behind aging, explaining how our bodies change as we get older and what we can do to slow down the process. From eating right and staying active to getting enough sleep and managing stress, this book gives you all the tips and tricks you need to age gracefully. Say goodbye to myths and hello to real, science-backed advice on how to look and feel your best as you grow older.

http://www.JudyCroon

Laugh Long and Prosper -How Not To Age by Michael Gregar

You are a bad ass – How to stop doubting your greatness and start living an awesome life 

Do you want to be awesome? "You Are a Badass" is like your personal coach for being the coolest version of yourself. 

The author, Jen Sincero, helps you figure out what's stopping you from being amazing and gives you tips on how to kick those bad habits to the curb. It's all about living your best life and making your dreams come true.

So, what are you waiting for? It's time to unleash your inner badass!

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How to Be A Badass by Jen Sincero

Chatter that Matters in our Workplace: A look at multi-generational communication

Hi there, I’m Judy Croon, Canada’s Keynote Humourist. Welcome to another episode of Laugh Long and Prosper – Shelf Help with a smile.

Today, I have to honour of speaking to Cynthia Rubino, founder of http://www.CytrineConsultancy.ca
Cynthia is a professor, PE Coach, advocate, mentor, speaker and advertising and marketing leader.

On the morning of May 7th we are working on something together called Empower the Future!
This event is happening at Hart House in the Great Hall at U OF T. 

I love Cytrine’s Inaugural Event Theme – Chatter that Matters in our Workplace: A look at multi-generational communication- Mentoring, Guiding and Supporting Young Professionals in the Workplace. 

Cytrine has partnered with the Globe and Mail to present this fantastic inaugural event. 

For tickets you can go to http://www.Eventbrite.ca and look for 'Chatter Matters in the Workplace. Here is the direct link. 

Empower the Future - Eventbrite Link
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/chatter-that-matters-in-the-workplace-tickets-856235743157


There will also be 3 panels going on: 

-From the Classroom to the Boardroom ( Professors from various Post-secondary institutions)

-Voices of the Z’S ( Young professionals in the workforce and students)

-Workplace Wisdom ( agency, media sales and marketing sales)

Again, this is happening May 7TH at the prestigious Hart House.

Cynthia also has another special event coming up June 7th – a Gala event entitled; I Matter Shines Light Gala. 

For details, feel free to directly reach out at cynthia@cytrienconsultancy.ca Tickets can be purchased directly through Cynthia’s email. 


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Multi-Generations in the Workplace

The Pomodoro Technique by Francesco Cirillo 
The Acclaimed Time-Management System That Has Transformed How We Work. 

What does a tomato and productivity have to do with each other?

The Pomodoro Technique (named after a tomato) is a cool way to help you get stuff done during the day. It breaks down big tasks into smaller ones so you don't feel overwhelmed. By using this technique, you'll be able to manage your time better and feel more in control of your work. This will make you a better worker and make your work more fun.

When you break your bigger task into smaller tasks, each of these smaller tasks or time intervals is called a pomodoro, which comes from the Italian word for tomato. 

This technique was created by a university student who used a tomato-shaped kitchen timer to help him stay focused and productive.

Why do Italians call the tomato a pomodoro? Let me tell you!

Apparently in 1548, a Tuscan steward described the tomato as pomi d’oro which translated means golden fruit. That later became pomodoro. But I digress. See, this is why I need help with productivity. 

Who invented the Pomodoro Technique?

Francesco Cirillo (the gentleman who came up with this technique) thought of it when he was in university in the 1980s. He had trouble staying focused and organized, so he created the Pomodoro Technique to help him stay focussed. Nowadays, he has a website where he teaches people how to use his technique to be more productive. Check it out PomodoroTechnique.com 

To start using the Pomodoro Technique, all you need is a timer and two lists. 

Your timer doesn’t have to be a fancy tomato-shaped one like in the original Pomodoro Technique. You can use a stopwatch or even your phone. Make sure it makes noise when the 25 minutes are up. This helps your brain switch between working and relaxing.

Next, make two lists. The first list is your To Do Today list. This list has all the things you want to get done that day. For example, you might have outline presentation structure - 4 pomodori or pay bills - 1 pomodoro.

Where do these tasks come from? They come from your inventory list. This list has all the tasks you want to do now or in the future.

You'll need to learn how to estimate how many pomodori each task will take. Your estimates might not be perfect at first, but you'll get better with practice.

To stay motivated, switch up your tasks. If a big task like time management presentation will take 20 pomodori, break it into smaller parts. It's more rewarding to finish a smaller task than to work all day on one big task without finishing it.

By the way, I don’t use this two-list technique. 
I just use the Pomodoro technique until I get one big thing done and off my plate. Wow, I’m using a lot of food references. Now I’m hungry. 

So, when do you take a bigger break?
Longer breaks, typically 15 to 30 minutes are taken after 4 tomatoes or 4 consecutive Pomodoros. 

The Pomodoro technique is basically set up to help you stay focussed. 
Each Pomodoro should be dedicated to one task only.

The idea of 5-minute break every 25 minutes is not only to give your brain a break but to also give you a feeling of accomplishment. 

So, is the Pomodoro technique effective? 

A number of experts say that it’s a good focus tool to help with ADHD. It’s effective in providing measurable time increments as well as a reward system. 

What are the drawbacks to the Pomodoro Technique? 
Some people take longer to get into a project so 25 minutes doesn’t feel long enough. 

So, now that I’ve described this wonderful time saving technique, let’s get onto the big burning question, what’s the difference between pomodoro and red sauce?

Well, typically pomodoro is a thicker sauce and thus more spreadable that marinara -which makes pomodoro a more common choice for pizza sauce.

The Pomodoro Technique

Judy chats with friend and mentor Patti Pokerchak. The least 'salesy' person you are going to meet!  Seriously, she is the Joe Biden of sales! She's folksy and sweet and she knows how to sell!

Judy chats with sales coach Patti Pokorchak

From Skid Row to CEO - Judy Croon speaks to SkidRowCEO Joe Roberts about their upcoming presentation together at the Sanderson Centre in Brantford.

Joe Roberts SkidrowCEO

Judy Speaks to interior decorator Rochelle Bouchir about the bestseller 'The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up'- The KonMari Method of Decluttering.

Judy speaks to interior decorator Rochelle Bouchir

From tragedy to triumph- this is one of the most inspiring stories I have ever heard. Google Hangout Guru Elaine Lindsay IS the Bionic Pollyanna!

Elaine Lindsay- Bionic Pollyanna

Great interview with the fabulous mentor/coach/speaker GiovannaCapozza of www.GiovannaCapozza.com
Bio:
Giovanna is a coach, mentor, speaker, author and spiritual teacher who helps women be free to discover the truth of who they are, in all that they do, in all parts of their lives.  A proponent of the quote “when sleeping women wake, mountains move”, she believes that it is every woman’s right to live a life that fills her soul up with joy and excitement.  She empowers and facilitates transformation with women into a place of authenticity, confidence, inspiration and personal empowerment so that they can live and receive all the gifts and blessings of their lives from a place of freedom and fulfillment.  It’s about creating a totally new paradigm for living that uplifts you and supports you in every area of your life and relationships.  “Life is an adventure that can either be lived fully or watched from the sidelines.” ~ Giovanna Capozza 
www.giovannacapozza.com

To Book A 1hr Complimentary Consultation: http://giovannacapozza.com/contact/

Mentor Coach Speaker Giovanna Capozza

I recently got to work and chat with the hilarious Candice Gregoris. Follow Candice on Twitter @CandiceGregoris


Comedian Candice Gregoris

www.JenGrant.com is one of the best comics in Canada. Recently, she was heckled at a posh corporate gig by a horrific bully. Jen,  then the company and now social media are dealing with that bully. 

Jen Grant- Social Media and The Company Bully

Recently, comedian Martha Chaves organized a fundraiser at Spirits, Toronto for her good friend Joanna Downey. It was a great success. Way to go Martha!
Many folks have been asking how they can help Joanna as she battles ALS.
Thanks to all the amazing comics who have so generously donated their time. If you would like to make a contribution to help with Joanna's caregiver needs, please visit http://www.JoannaDowney.com Thank you!


Comedy Fundraiser for Joanna Downey is a Success!

Comedian/ Motivational Speaker/ Radio Host Judy Croon interviews left brain thinkers (i.e. speakers, psychologists, authors) and right brain thinkers (i.e. psychics, comedians, yogis, animal lovers).

Left Brain/ Right Brain is a show that aims to make listeners smarter by enlightening both sides of their brain with left brain/ right brain interviews.

Today's subject: The Pope vs Big Oil - Recently, Pope Francis released a paper that condemns big oil, greed and capitalism for contributing to climate change.
Representing the left logical, analytical brain is entrepreneur, investor and AM 640 Business Commentator Lou Schizas.
Representing the right, bright ideas, creative brain is comedian, fundraiser and activist Martha Chaves.

Be entertained, informed and expand your brain with Left Brain/ Right Brain.

if you have a subject that you are passionate about , if you’re knowledgeable about, if you are a scientist or an artist, if you are politician or an activist, if you are  tech geek or you are a comedian then reach out to Judy at:  http://www.JudyCroon.com 
Left Logical, Right Brite ideas…it’s not etched in stone but it’s certainly two more points of view.


Left Brain/ Right Brain - Exercise Your Brain with 2 POVs

Did you know that you can change your brain by meditating as little as ten minutes a day for two weeks? 

 I had the pleasure of speaking with Mindfulness Coach, Cara Southwood (zenlife285@gmail.com).

Cara was invited to Harvard to take the Koru Mindfulness program with colleagues from around the world. They were invited to see the science that Harvard has just released using the KORU program.
The Koru Mindfulness Program was developed by psychiatrists, Holly B Rogers and Margaret Maytan for Duke University. The results are fascinating. For more information about the program, you can visit http://www.KoruMindfulness.org



I chat with comedian/columnist Rebecca Kohler about the latest news regarding Bill Cosby. Rebecca saw Bill Cosby in concert at the beginning of the year and wrote an article about it for the National Post. I was curious now what her thoughts were about Cosby.  For more information about Rebecca, go to http://www.RebeccaKohler.com

Comedian/ Columnist Rebecca Kohler talks Bill Cosby

I chat with comedian Chris Quigley about Voices Of Laughter - Comedy Fur a Cause Comedy Fundraiser for Cobourg's Humane Society August 8th. Join Chris, David Cornel Mike MacDonald and myself as we put on 2 shows for our four legged friends. 
For more information go to http://www.concerthallatvictoriahall.com or http://www.voicesoflaughter.wix.com/comedy

#DogstarzPawdcast Voices of Laughter- Comedy Fur a Cause

I had the pleasure of speaking with Mindfulness Coach, Cara Coulson.

Cara was invited to Harvard to take the Koru Mindfulness program with colleagues from around the world. They were invited to see the science that Harvard has just released using the KORU program.

Research is showing that Mindful based stress reduction actually helps students with exam related anxiety, sleep, relationships with others and overall post secondary marks. Mindful students make better academic students. The program also improves their commitment to other students and their community. As a result, these students tend to stay in school longer.

The Koru Mindfulness Program was developed by psychiatrists, Holly B Rogers and Margaret Maytan for Duke University. The results are fascinating. For more information about the program, you can visit http://www.KoruMindfulness.org


To reach Cara, you can go to her website www.PearlMindfulness.net or email her: PearlMindfulnessQ@gmail.com

For more information about Laugh Long And Prosper -you can go to www.JudyCroon.com

Judy Croon is Canada’s Keynote Humorist, a Tedx motivational speaker, comedian and stand-up coach at Second City. She has worked with many celebrities including; John Cleese, Jon Stewart, and Joan Rivers.
Her specials have appeared on NBC, CBS, CTV and The Comedy Network.
She is a co-author of ‘From the Stage to the Page: Life Lessons from Four Funny Ladies!”
Judy draws from her standup performance and coaching experience to entertain, inform and inspire in her dynamic keynote entitled, ‘Relieving Work-Related Stress with Humour’.
Judy is the creator/host of ‘Laughlines’ and ‘Stand Up For The Girls’ which have both helped raise over $650,000 for breast cancer research.

Relieving Stress with Mindfulness - the KORU program

I had the pleasure of speaking with Mindfulness Coach, Cara Southwood (zenlife285@gmail.com).
In this podcast, Cara takes us through a meditation session.
Cara was invited to Harvard to take the Koru Mindfulness program with colleagues from around the world. They were invited to see the science that Harvard has just released using the KORU program.
The Koru Mindfulness Program was developed by psychiatrists, Holly B Rogers and Margaret Maytan for Duke University. The results are fascinating. For more information about the program, you can visit http://www.KoruMindfulness.org

Relieving Stress with Mindfulness - A meditation session

The Springwater Center For Meditative Inquiry - Part 1

I had the pleasure of speaking with Mindfulness Coach, Cara Southwood (zenlife285@gmail.com).
Cara recently took part 3 days of silent meditation at http://www.springwatercenter.org in Springwater, NY. She said the results were incredible.

You've heard me chat before with Cara. Cara was invited to Harvard to take the Koru Mindfulness program with colleagues from around the world. They were invited to see the science that Harvard has just released showing the positive results that meditation has on the brain.


Relieving Stress with Mindfulness-The Springwater Center Part 1

The Springwater Center For Meditative Inquiry - Part 2

I continue my conversation with Mindfulness Coach, Cara Southwood (zenlife285@gmail.com).
Cara recently took part 3 days of silent meditation at http://www.springwatercenter.org in Springwater, NY. She said the results were incredible.

You've heard me chat before with Cara. Cara was invited to Harvard to take the Koru Mindfulness program with colleagues from around the world. They were invited to see the science that Harvard has just released showing the positive results that meditation has on the brain.


Relieving Stress with Mindfulness-The Springwater Center Part 2

Hi there, I'm Judy Croon - Canada's Keynote Humourist. Welcome to  'Laugh Long and Prosper' Shelf Help with a Smile. Stress Busters with a Smirk. You get the point. So let's get started! 

Today is Friday so that means it's time for Psychic Friday on Laugh Long and Prosper!! On this episode, I chat with Psychic Cindy Bachly
Cindy can be reached at her email: cbachly@yahoo.com or you can phone her at 416-498-0970

Thanks for tuning into Laugh Long And Prosper
For more information you can go to my website http://www.JudyCroon.com

Psychic Friday with Psychic Cindy Bachly

Judy Croon is Canada’s Keynote Humorist, Tedx motivational speaker, comedian and stand-up coach at Second City. She has worked with many celebrities including; John Cleese, Jon Stewart, and Joan Rivers.

Her specials have appeared on NBC, CBS, CTV and The Comedy Network.
She is a co-author of ‘From the Stage to the Page: Life Lessons from Four Funny Ladies!” 

Judy draws from her standup performance and coaching experience to entertain, inform and inspire in her dynamic keynotes and workshops entitled, ‘Relieving Work Related Stress with Humour’.

Judy is the creator/host of ‘Laughlines’ and ‘Stand Up For The Girls’ which have both helped raise over $650,000 for breast cancer research.

Judy Croon

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