Send us your thoughts!🎙️ Episode Title: Soul Joy Happy Hour: The Science of the Snort-Laugh (No Drinks Required) Theme: Humor as a burnout intervention — with kazoo fanfare, duck quacks, and zero apologies for joy.💡 Episode SummaryWhy do helpers apologize when they snort-laugh? "HAHA—PFFFFT—sorry!”No more. Today we reclaim nasal turbulence as evidence-based nervous system regulation.(Yes, your snort is neurobiology… not embarrassment.)In this premiere Happy Hour Friday micro-episode, Dr. Julie Merriman unpacks real research on laughter, cortisol, and immunity… while also assigning you a Certified Emotional Support Gremlin. Their job? Send unhinged memes when your boss is talking too long.🔬 Key TakeawaysLaughter an drop cortisol by 39% — more effective than kale, cheaper than therapy.A snort is vagal activation at high volume. Don’t say “sorry”. Say, “That was my nervous system clocking in.”You don’t need an “accountability partner.” You need a Laugh Dealer.🎭 Ritual of the WeekTake one exaggerated fake snort out loud right now.“PFFFFT—KA-QUACK!”If anyone heard you? Smile… whisper “Self-care.” And walk away confidently.🧪 Your Assignment📱Text a friend RIGHT NOW:“Congratulations. You’ve been promoted to Official Laugh Dealer. Send nonsense immediately.”📩 Stay ConnectedWant more science-backed silliness + burnout prevention? 👉 Subscribe to Soul Joy — full-length Tuesday episodes drop at 5 AM.

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