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Living on the Smile Side of LifeIt Is The Laughter We Will RememberToday I watched a segment of CBS Mornings, July 22, 2025. The story was about Gilda Radner, and her battle with ovarian cancer. Alan Zwiebel revealed his calls with Gilda, how she told him the bad news, and ask specifically that he help her laugh about it. It reminded me of my friend Madeline Hoffer, who called me to tell me about her bad news - and told me she called because she wanted me to help her laugh. And laugh we did. Unable to visit in person because of a broken foot, I promised I would laugh with her in...
2025-08-0206 minLiving on the Smile Side of LifeIt Is The Laughter We Will RememberToday I watched a segment of CBS Mornings, July 22, 2025. The story was about Gilda Radner, and her battle with ovarian cancer. Alan Zwiebel revealed his calls with Gilda, how she told him the bad news, and ask specifically that he help her laugh about it. It reminded me of my friend Madeline Hoffer, who called me to tell me about her bad news - and told me she called because she wanted me to help her laugh. And laugh we did. Unable to visit in person because of a broken foot, I promised I would laugh with her in...
2025-08-0206 min
Living on the Smile Side of Life2025 Smile Side of Life Programs and PresentationsWhat is Well-Being?
Well-being is the part of Wellness that involves all the elements contributing to life satisfaction. Developing well-being enhancing habits can add to your resilience - your ability to manage when things get difficult and stressful. Some well-being habits also help with wellness, which incorporates both your physical and emotional health. A two for one!
2025-07-2801 minLiving on the Smile Side of Life2025 Smile Side of Life Programs and PresentationsWhat is Well-Being?
Well-being is the part of Wellness that involves all the elements contributing to life satisfaction. Developing well-being enhancing habits can add to your resilience - your ability to manage when things get difficult and stressful. Some well-being habits also help with wellness, which incorporates both your physical and emotional health. A two for one!
2025-07-2801 min
Living on the Smile Side of Life5 Fun Facts About LaughterNoreen Braman helps you, your employees, members, clients, event attendees, and others boost well-being, discover meaning and purpose, and support resilience for when life is not so funny!
2025-06-2201 minLiving on the Smile Side of Life5 Fun Facts About LaughterNoreen Braman helps you, your employees, members, clients, event attendees, and others boost well-being, discover meaning and purpose, and support resilience for when life is not so funny!
2025-06-2201 min
Living on the Smile Side of Life5 Quick Facts I've Discovered About LaughterLearn how laughter helped human survival, how baby laughter is diabolical, benefits of laughter, and more!
2025-05-1705 minLiving on the Smile Side of Life5 Quick Facts I've Discovered About LaughterLearn how laughter helped human survival, how baby laughter is diabolical, benefits of laughter, and more!
2025-05-1705 minLiving on the Smile Side of LifeWhat Gets You Out of Bed in the Morning? Part 3In this section, I discuss Reinventions and How the Affects Your Personal Mission and Vision, Also - what are we doing with time?
This is the last section to be read. The print book, which will soon have a second edition sans typos :) contains inspiring quotes, further reading, and some extra credit work.
You can purchase the book directly from the publisher
https://www.lulu.com/shop/noreen-braman/what-gets-you-out-of-bed-in-the-morning/paperback/product-zmkwgnm.html?srsltid=AfmBOoogwbhH6QQzvj2M1F2azfjALrhuIVcABrNuI8IcX3dFSsxbhakI&page=1&pageSize=4
The first edition, which gives you the "spot the t...
2025-05-0224 minLiving on the Smile Side of LifeWhat Gets You Out of Bed in the Morning? Part 3In this section, I discuss Reinventions and How the Affects Your Personal Mission and Vision, Also - what are we doing with time?
This is the last section to be read. The print book, which will soon have a second edition sans typos :) contains inspiring quotes, further reading, and some extra credit work.
You can purchase the book directly from the publisher
https://www.lulu.com/shop/noreen-braman/what-gets-you-out-of-bed-in-the-morning/paperback/product-zmkwgnm.html?srsltid=AfmBOoogwbhH6QQzvj2M1F2azfjALrhuIVcABrNuI8IcX3dFSsxbhakI&page=1&pageSize=4
The first edition, which gives you the "spot the t...
2025-05-0224 min
The Warrior Mindset PodcastThe Healing Power of Laughter: How I Reclaimed Joy After TraumaHave you ever felt like something that once brought you joy was turned against you? For Noreen Braman, laughter was once a source of pain—but it ultimately became her greatest tool for healing.When Laughter HurtsAs a child, Noreen was naturally joyful, always smiling and laughing. But after the death of her father at just 23 years old, her home life changed drastically. Laughter, which had once been a symbol of happiness, became a weapon of control.One of the most painful moments came when she expressed her childhood dream of...
2025-02-1835 min
Living on the Smile Side of LifeWe’re All Girls!President Trump's executive order on gender had an unintended consequence.
#Colbert #Comedy #ColdOpens #DonaldTrump #StephenColbert #TheLateShow
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2025-01-2400 minLiving on the Smile Side of LifeWe’re All Girls!President Trump's executive order on gender had an unintended consequence.
#Colbert #Comedy #ColdOpens #DonaldTrump #StephenColbert #TheLateShow
Subscribe To "The Late Show" Channel: http://bit.ly/ColbertYouTube
Watch full episodes of "The Late Show": http://bit.ly/1Puei40
Listen to "The Late Show Pod Show" podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/Awagtx95?sid=yt
Like "The Late Show" on Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1df139Y
Follow "The Late Show" on X: http://bit.ly/1dMzZzG
2025-01-2400 minLiving on the Smile Side of LifeWhat Gets You Out of Bed in the Morning? Episode 2In this chapter, Noreen Braman introduces the three parts of finding your purpose, creating Purpose, Mission, and Vision Statements. And don't forget to bring your Watchword from Episode 1. Noreen also shares her origin story.
2024-10-1116 minLiving on the Smile Side of LifeWhat Gets You Out of Bed in the Morning? Episode 2In this chapter, Noreen Braman introduces the three parts of finding your purpose, creating Purpose, Mission, and Vision Statements. And don't forget to bring your Watchword from Episode 1. Noreen also shares her origin story.
2024-10-1116 min
Living on the Smile Side of Life"Introduction to "What Gets You Out of Bed In the Morning?"No matter what our stage of life, from being a young career striver through retirement years, we face life challenges, some of them coming about without your choice or control.
Especially, the journey through midlife and beyond can be an unsettling time. As parts of life change, it creates the perfect opportunity to re-examine one's sense of meaning and purpose, to create fresh vision for the road that lies ahead.
2024-09-0610 minLiving on the Smile Side of Life"Introduction to "What Gets You Out of Bed In the Morning?"No matter what our stage of life, from being a young career striver through retirement years, we face life challenges, some of them coming about without your choice or control.
Especially, the journey through midlife and beyond can be an unsettling time. As parts of life change, it creates the perfect opportunity to re-examine one's sense of meaning and purpose, to create fresh vision for the road that lies ahead.
2024-09-0610 min
Living on the Smile Side of LifeBroadway for ALS - Aaron Lazar: The Impossible Dream'The Impossible Dream’ is the title track from Aaron Lazar’s debut album IMPOSSIBLE DREAM. Featuring an all-star cast of artists from the theater and pop world: Kristin Chenoweth, Josh Groban, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Kelli O'Hara, Leslie Odom, Jr, Liz Callaway, Neil Patrick Harris, STING and many more!
*Proceeds from the sale of the album will benefit the ALS Network and Aaron Lazar who continues to face ALS with unwavering resilience.*
Purchase CD/Vinyl/Digital Download: https://hypeddit.com/impossibledream
iTunes here: https://music.apple.com...
2024-08-2205 minLiving on the Smile Side of LifeBroadway for ALS - Aaron Lazar: The Impossible Dream'The Impossible Dream’ is the title track from Aaron Lazar’s debut album IMPOSSIBLE DREAM. Featuring an all-star cast of artists from the theater and pop world: Kristin Chenoweth, Josh Groban, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Kelli O'Hara, Leslie Odom, Jr, Liz Callaway, Neil Patrick Harris, STING and many more!
*Proceeds from the sale of the album will benefit the ALS Network and Aaron Lazar who continues to face ALS with unwavering resilience.*
Purchase CD/Vinyl/Digital Download: https://hypeddit.com/impossibledream
iTunes here: https://music.apple.com...
2024-08-2205 minLiving on the Smile Side of LifeThe Laughter Lightning RoundFive Fun Facts in a Flash! Why you need laughter in your life - it's not optional!
2024-07-2915 minLiving on the Smile Side of LifeThe Laughter Lightning RoundFive Fun Facts in a Flash! Why you need laughter in your life - it's not optional!
2024-07-2915 min
Living on the Smile Side of LifeThe Smile Side of Life PresentationsSome of the presentations, workshops, and classes from The Smile Side of Life Laughter & Happiness Club from Noreen Braman, CLYL, CLWI
2024-05-2203 minLiving on the Smile Side of LifeThe Smile Side of Life PresentationsSome of the presentations, workshops, and classes from The Smile Side of Life Laughter & Happiness Club from Noreen Braman, CLYL, CLWI
2024-05-2203 minLiving on the Smile Side of LifeTaking A Laughter Break, for the Health of It. Presentation for Innovation Women, April 2024Laughter is an important aspect of Well-Being, and has existed since before humans had language, or even a "sense of humor." Take a journey through laughter's history, learn about laughter's support of resilience, and enjoy some laughter exercises that do not rely on comedy or jokes!
2024-05-0558 minLiving on the Smile Side of LifeTaking A Laughter Break, for the Health of It. Presentation for Innovation Women, April 2024Laughter is an important aspect of Well-Being, and has existed since before humans had language, or even a "sense of humor." Take a journey through laughter's history, learn about laughter's support of resilience, and enjoy some laughter exercises that do not rely on comedy or jokes!
2024-05-0558 min
Living on the Smile Side of LifeHow to Live on the Smile Side of Life with Joy, Laughter, Happiness, & ResilienceNoreen Braman is a certified Laughter Wellness Instructor who studied the Psychology of Laughter at Rutgers University. She added the Science of Happiness through The Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley, and belongs to the Association for Applied & Therapeutic Humor (AATH). She presents laughter for the health of it through her Smile Side of Life interactive presentations and workshops. She continues to add to her knowledge base through continuing education and professional development. In addition, Noreen is an instructor at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Rutgers University. She shares well-being with organizations nationwide as well as internationally.
2024-03-3001 minLiving on the Smile Side of LifeHow to Live on the Smile Side of Life with Joy, Laughter, Happiness, & ResilienceNoreen Braman is a certified Laughter Wellness Instructor who studied the Psychology of Laughter at Rutgers University. She added the Science of Happiness through The Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley, and belongs to the Association for Applied & Therapeutic Humor (AATH). She presents laughter for the health of it through her Smile Side of Life interactive presentations and workshops. She continues to add to her knowledge base through continuing education and professional development. In addition, Noreen is an instructor at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Rutgers University. She shares well-being with organizations nationwide as well as internationally.
2024-03-3001 min
The Roller Coaster of MidlifeUnlocking Laughter in Midlife with Noreen BramanEmbracing the roller coaster of midlife? 🎢 Sometimes, amidst the twists and turns, we overlook a simple yet profound tool - laughter. Join me as I dive deep with Noreen Braman, laughter enthusiast, Keynote Speaker, and Author, uncovering the transformative power of laughter on our well-being. 🔑 Top Takeaways: 😆 The Healing Embrace of Laughter: Discover how laughter isn't just about humour. 😆 Laughter's Role in Memory and Grief: Learn how laughter aids in memory care. 😆 Daily Rituals: Harness the benefits of laughter as a natural antidote to stresses and challenges. Dive into...
2023-11-1630 min
Living on the Smile Side of LifeSmile Side of Life AnimationQuick animation I did for the Smile Side of Life to use as an opener to videos.
2023-11-1500 minLiving on the Smile Side of LifeSmile Side of Life AnimationQuick animation I did for the Smile Side of Life to use as an opener to videos.
2023-11-1500 min
Living on the Smile Side of LifeThe Real 50 over 50 - Meet Noreen BramanThis interview was co-hosted with Iris Goldfeder, CEO of Gas Stove Creative. It was such fun.
Noreen Braman is the founder of The Smile Side of Life Laughter & Happiness Club, and is all about the healing power of laughter. She's literally a hoot!
After a few rounds of reinvention, including a contentious divorce, corporate downsizing due to an economic recession of historic proportions, and facing her own midlife issues, she took her skills as a strategic communications professional, humorist, and performer in a new direction.
Laughter is a powerful tool for...
2023-10-3030 minLiving on the Smile Side of LifeThe Real 50 over 50 - Meet Noreen BramanThis interview was co-hosted with Iris Goldfeder, CEO of Gas Stove Creative. It was such fun.
Noreen Braman is the founder of The Smile Side of Life Laughter & Happiness Club, and is all about the healing power of laughter. She's literally a hoot!
After a few rounds of reinvention, including a contentious divorce, corporate downsizing due to an economic recession of historic proportions, and facing her own midlife issues, she took her skills as a strategic communications professional, humorist, and performer in a new direction.
Laughter is a powerful tool for...
2023-10-3030 minLiving on the Smile Side of LifeTreading Water- The Pandemic Edition by Noreen Braman episode 2Blasts from the Past
"I find that the further I go back, the better things were, whether they happened or not." - Mark Twain
2022-09-2947 minLiving on the Smile Side of LifeTreading Water- The Pandemic Edition by Noreen Braman episode 2Blasts from the Past
"I find that the further I go back, the better things were, whether they happened or not." - Mark Twain
2022-09-2947 minLiving on the Smile Side of LifeTreading Water: The Pandmic Edition by Noreen Braman 1. Introduction1. Introduction
Treading Water is a slightly damp collection of Noreen Braman's previously published humor essays and columns. You'll be grateful that your life isn't full of watery adventures, misbehaving dogs, care plans gone awry, and varmint that don't give up.
"You can't save someone from drowning if you're barely trading water yourself." - Eddie Vetter
2022-09-2905 minLiving on the Smile Side of LifeTreading Water: The Pandmic Edition by Noreen Braman 1. Introduction1. Introduction
Treading Water is a slightly damp collection of Noreen Braman's previously published humor essays and columns. You'll be grateful that your life isn't full of watery adventures, misbehaving dogs, care plans gone awry, and varmint that don't give up.
"You can't save someone from drowning if you're barely trading water yourself." - Eddie Vetter
2022-09-2905 min
Mature Preneurs Talk with Diana Todd-BanksNOREEM BRAMAN: Life’s Unexpected Knocks Despite Being Traumatic, Can Send You In Surprising New Directions Opening Up Doors You Never Thought About – It’s A Wonderful Lesson All Is Not Lost When In Fact Much Can Be GainedIn 2010, Noreen Braman, who had already reinvented herself in 1997 after a contentious divorce, was reeling from a corporate downsizing, dealing with economic recession of historic proportions and facing her own midlife issues. Soon her skills as a strategic communications professional, humourist and performer sent her in a new direction. By the end of that year, she became a certified Laughter Yoga Leader, had her mind blown at a conference called “Can Humour Save the World” and studied the Psychology of Laughter at Rutgers University. In 2012 she added certification in Laughter Wellness, studied the Science of Happiness through Berk...
2019-04-0130 minLiving on the Smile Side of LifeKeeping the Ho Ho Ho in the HolidaysEnjoy the holiday season with some stress management tips, and thoughts on holiday traditions.
Featuring advice from writer, humorist and dad, Jeff Jackson as well as traditions contributed by podcast fans.
2018-12-1700 minLiving on the Smile Side of LifeThe Ha Ha Halloween EpisodeThe Smile Side of Life presents some fun stories about Halloween and a shout out to Barbara Grapstein and the Healing Headbands Project.
2018-10-2900 minLiving on the Smile Side of LifeSmile Side of Life Test IntroWelcome to Living on the Smile Side of Life. This introductory episode gives you a little hint of the things I will be doing the future to help you live on the smile side of life. Together, we will explore laughter, happiness, resilience and well being. If you are Living on the Smile Side of Life, tell me about it at info@njlaughter.com and you could be my featured shout out on the next episode!
2018-10-0600 min