The Laughter Clinic

09/03/2026

Latest Podcast Ep OUT NOW ..
Part 2 of the Life Skills Masterclass Series is live on The Laughter Clinic Podcast, and this week Mark McConville and Jodi Allen Nutrition unpack the ‘Thinking Trio’ of: Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking, and Decision Making.

This episode is packed with practical, evidence-based tools and strategies, delivered with humour and humility.
Critical Thinking: how to evaluate information and ask better questions
Creative Thinking: how to generate options and think outside the box
Decision Making: the matrix that turns overwhelm into action.

Listen now wherever you get your podcasts from.



https://open.spotify.com/episode/6dHgoUoxh092e92FLBaEou?si=Kd7pfOG_QrCE654w6TRc2Q

The Laughter Clinic · Episode

04/03/2026

An outline of the Life Skills Masterclass Series on The Laughter Clinic Podcast.
PART 1 out now. Self-Awareness, Coping with Stress and Problem Solving.

04/03/2026

04/03/2026

The Laughter Clinic Podcast Life Skills Masterclass Series Part 1 out now !!

SERIES LAUNCH ANNOUNCEMENT
The Laughter Clinic Podcast proudly presents: The Life Skills Masterclass Series.

The Life Skills Masterclass — a new four-part series on The Laughter Clinic Podcast with Mark McConville and series co-host

Based on the World Health Organisation’s 10 Core Life Skills Framework, Mark and Jodi have also added ‘Mindfulness’ and ‘Lifestyle Medicine’ to the list, to give you a comprehensive, practical, and evidence-based set of tools and strategies that will help you navigating life.

Part 1 ‘OUT NOW’ focuses on what we call the Foundation Trio:
Self-Awareness - Coping with Stress - Problem Solving

Part 2, ‘out next week’ the Thinking Trio:
Critical Thinking - Creative Thinking - Decision Making

Part 3, the Connection Trio:
Effective Communication - Interpersonal Relationships - Empathy

Part 4, the Wellbeing/Integration Trio:
Managing Emotions - Mindfulness - Lifestyle Medicine

BothJodi Allen and I sincerely hope that you enjoy the series and that you get something out of each episode that will help you live your best life. Available wherever you get your podcasts from.

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https://open.spotify.com/episode/15HPb2CxmBJQBsKd4YmVY1?si=hm2huTiVTxmC2n5DLtvmcQ

02/03/2026

SERIES LAUNCH ANNOUNCEMENT
The Laughter Clinic Podcast proudly presents:
The Life Skills Masterclass Series.

The Life Skills Masterclass — a new four-part series on The Laughter Clinic Podcast with Mark McConville and series co-host Jodi Allen.

Based on the World Health Organisation's 10 Core Life Skills Framework, Mark and Jodi have also added ‘Mindfulness’ and ‘Lifestyle Medicine’ to the list, to give you a comprehensive, practical, and evidence-based set of tools and strategies that will help you navigating life.

Part 1 ‘OUT NOW’ focuses on what we call the Foundation Trio:
Self-Awareness - Coping with Stress - Problem Solving

Part 2, ‘out next week’ the Thinking Trio:
Critical Thinking - Creative Thinking - Decision Making

Part 3, the Connection Trio:
Effective Communication - Interpersonal Relationships - Empathy

Part 4, the Wellbeing/Integration Trio:
Managing Emotions - Mindfulness - Lifestyle Medicine

Both Mark McConville and Jodi Allen Nutrition sincerely hope that you enjoy the series and that you get something out of each episode that will help you live your best life. Available wherever you get your podcasts from.



https://open.spotify.com/episode/15HPb2CxmBJQBsKd4YmVY1?si=hm2huTiVTxmC2n5DLtvmcQ

The Laughter Clinic · Episode

01/03/2026

The wonderful is back. Over the next 4 weeks Jodi joins me as co-host for The Laughter Clinic Podcast “Life Skills Masterclass Series”. Together we unpack 12 essential skills for life based on the World Health Organisation’s 10 core life skills, and we’ve added a couple to the list. In Part 1 coming out tomorrow we dive into Self-Awareness, Coping with Stress, and Problem Solving. This series is going to be fun, insightful and informative. We hope you enjoy it.

23/02/2026

LATEST PODCAST EP NOW LIVE !!
In this rich, wide-ranging conversation, Mark McConville sits down with Jodi Allen Nutrition—clinical nutritionist, trauma-sensitive yoga teacher, former member of the RAAF (14yrs), and lead facilitator of the 4 Aussie Heroes Foundation's Triumph Over Trauma program.

Jodi's story is extraordinary. She joined the Air Force at 17, suffered a spinal fusion at 24, stayed in service for another decade, and was eventually medically discharged—facing the devastating loss of identity that comes when the uniform is no longer yours. That journey led her through yoga, clinical nutrition, counselling, and ultimately to the frontlines of PTSD rehabilitation for veterans and first responders.

We cover SO much ground in this one:, If you know a veteran, first responder, or anyone working in a high-stress environment — share this episode with them. It could make a real difference.
PLUS: a special announcement at the end of the ep.



https://open.spotify.com/episode/2hMFcKN8DgEdQYwcdwl5HG?si=03F8I5aJQKG7OvKQwkAh8g

The Laughter Clinic · Episode

16/02/2026

10/02/2026

Here's a QUESTION: "When you're not watching the news, are you genuinely happier?" Latest Podcast Ep NOW LIVE...

Recently I had an experience that made me question everything about my relationship with news consumption.

I was at a social gathering with friends who were all discussing the news, and I had nothing meaningful to contribute. Not because I didn't care, but because I genuinely wasn't informed enough. In that moment, I felt disconnected and isolated from friends I usually feel close to and it led me to this question:
Is avoiding the news helping or hurting me?

It made me ask myself:
• Can I effectively support people's mental health if I'm blissfully unaware of what news stories might be triggering them?
• Does avoiding news negatively impact my ability to form meaningful connections with people?
• Do I have a civic duty to be an informed citizen?

But here's the other side: Research shows constant news consumption is harmful to our mental health. The media's negativity bias, the learned helplessness from knowing about problems we can't solve, the addiction to checking for updates... And now we have AI, deepfakes, and algorithms showing us what we want to see. Are we being informed or manipulated?

In this latest Laughter Clinic Podcast episode, I don't pretend to have all the answers. Instead, I explore both sides of this complex issue and share some practical strategies I'm personally testing.

***deprevention

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5NVZVgeura64UGKU7z8TRb?si=kOJEAxTDTUGZnmAEjt5UUw

The Laughter Clinic · Episode

30/01/2026

"What if the root cause of disadvantage isn't a lack of money—it's a lack of love?" - John Godwin
In this weeks deeply moving podcast episode, I sit down with John Godwin, founder and CEO of Inspiring Brighter Futures Foundation for a conversation that will change how you think about mentoring.

This episode is essential listening for: Parents, educators, youth workers, mental health professionals, community leaders, HR professionals, potential mentors, and anyone who wants to make a difference in a young person's life.

John shares the story of how his organisation has grown to over 600 volunteer mentors across Queensland, working with at-risk youth, domestic violence survivors, ex-offenders, and long-term unemployed individuals through their evidence-based Onward and Upward program. The success stories are simply amazing.

The work of John and his team proves that when we lead with love, focus on values, and create genuine belonging, we can change lives.
Enjoy, wherever you get your podcasts from.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6syBDN7JizdhEsHXOfy2xQ?si=-T2Smkw2TV6w0fBcUo8lrQ

The Laughter Clinic · Episode

29/01/2026

The Laughter Clinic Podcast reached another milestone overnight. Thank you for listening, thank you for sharing, and thank you to all of my wonderful guests. New ep coming out tomorrow. ***deprevention

23/01/2026

I'm excited to share the latest episode of The Laughter Clinic podcast features my very special guest Associate Professor Jacinta Hawgood, Program Director of Suicidology at AISRAP, Griffith University.
This powerful and thought provoking conversation explores the evolution of su***de prevention over 25+ years, with particular focus on:
🔹 World leading education in the field of Suicidology
🔹 The STARS Protocol: Moving from risk categorisation to needs-based assessment
🔹 Integrating Lived Experience: How the sector has evolved to value both clinical and non-clinical expertise
🔹 Mates in Construction: A peer-led model demonstrating measurable impact
🔹 Workforce Sustainability: Supporting those who work in this challenging field
🔹 The Public Health Model of su***de prevention: Understanding universal, selected, and indicated interventions.
For mental health professionals, su***de prevention workers, organisational leaders, and anyone interested in evidence-based approaches to this complex issue, this episode offers valuable insights from an internationally recognised voice in the field of su***de prevention. I am so grateful to Jacinta for her time and all of the mentoring and support she has provided me over the years. It was an honour to have her as a guest on the podcast.
CONTENT WARNING:
This episode discusses su***de and su***de prevention throughout. Support resources are provided in the show notes.
***dePrevention
Listen: On Spotify , Apple , or wherever you get your podcasts.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2dJDflAILbh4TjPBEZZUil?si=S49RTeDmQdGR1Y6m83MV-Q

The Laughter Clinic · Episode