What do worms, laughter yoga, and living without a cell phone all have in common? Meet Cathy Nesbitt, also known as the Cathy Crawley Laughing Being Queen. Based in Toronto, Cathy is an eco-entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, laughter yoga leader, and advocate for sustainable living and mental wellness.In this lively conversation, Adrienne and Cathy dive into Cathy’s 23-year journey as founder of Cathy’s Crawly Composters, where she champions indoor composting with worms—turning kitchen scraps into “black gold” for the garden. Cathy shares her adventures giving not one, but two TEDx talks, her discovery of laughter yoga as a “cardiovascular exercise,” and her passion for bringing joy into communities, classrooms, and even senior centers.From worms with five hearts to the contagious power of laughter, Cathy reminds us that joy, sustainability, and wellness are more connected than we realize. She even takes Adrienne on a tour of her websites—introducing worm workshops, laughter clubs, and her advocacy for low-tech living.What You’ll Hear in This Episode:Cathy’s experience speaking at two TEDx events on worms and composting.Why worm composting is a powerful solution for food waste—and how to do it in your own kitchen.The surprising science behind laughter yoga and why it’s a tool for mental health.How Cathy blends environmental advocacy with wellness practices.Living authentically without a smartphone in today’s hyper-connected world.Inspiring programs like Adopt a Worm Bin for Schools and Cathy’s global laughter workshops.Connect with Cathy Nesbitt: 🌐 Worm Composting: cathyscomposters.com 🌐 Laughter Wellness: cathysclub.comAbout the Guest: Cathy Nesbitt is an award-winning environmental innovator and wellness leader. She is the founder of Cathy’s Crawly Composters, a certified laughter yoga teacher, and a passionate advocate for simple solutions to today’s challenges. In 2022, she received the Woman of Inspiration Advocate and Catalyst for Change Award.⚖️ Disclaimer: Adrienne Barker Speaks: No Prep Needed is for informational and inspirational purposes only. Views expressed are those of the guest and host.

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