The Laughter Clinic
The Laughter Clinic Podcast brings a refreshingly different approach to mental health education. Your host Mark McConville, is an Australian professional Comedian of 25+ years who also has a Masters Degree In Suicidology from Griffith University. Mark delivers you evidence-based self-care strategies, curated research insights, and meaningful conversations that inspire, educate and entertain.
Podcasting since 2025 • 28 episodes
The Laughter Clinic
Latest Episodes
Life Skills Masterclass Part 4: Managing your Emotions, Mindfulness, and Lifestyle Medicine.
The series finale of the Life Skills Masterclass. Mark and Jodi bring together the WHO's 10 life skills framework — augmented with mindfulness and lifestyle medicine — into one cohesive, daily-ready integration. In this episode they cover t...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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2:11:49
Life Skills Masterclass Part 3: Communication, Relationships, and Empathy
In the 3rd instalment of the Life Skills Masterclass series Mark and Jodi break down how clear language, presence, and empathy turn daily talk into deeper levels of connection. We share simple moves like I statements, active listening, and repa...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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1:31:27
Life Skills Masterclass Part 2: Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking, and Decision Making.
In Part 2 of our Life Skills Masterclass Series Mark and Jodi break down the thinking trio, Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking and Decision Making.Learn how you can evaluate information, spark creative ideas, and choose with intent. Along...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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1:06:59
Life Skills Masterclass Part 1: Self-Awareness, Coping with Stress, and Problem Solving
In Part 1 of this 4-Part Life Skills Masterclass Series we talk about the foundation trio: Self-Awareness, Coping with Stress, and Problem Solving. Mark McConville and Jodi Allen share lived experience, research-backed tools, and a five-step fr...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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1:15:28
PTSD Rehabilitation for Veterans and First Responders. An insightful chat with Jodi Allen.
In this rich, wide-ranging conversation, Mark McConville sits down with Jodi Allen— Former member of the RAAF (14 yrs) , clinical nutritionist, trauma-sensitive yoga teacher, and lead facilitator of the 4 Aussie Heroes Foundation's Triumph Over...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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1:30:04
