Laugh MD

05/01/2025

Laughter is often seen as a temporary escape, but what if it could be part of a real treatment plan? In this episode of the Cancer and Comedy podcast, Dr. Brad Mill…

04/16/2025

Huge discount on American Healthcare Conference (Live in SF and Virtual)

Hey all, as a Chair of the American Healthcare Conference, I am able to extend four guest discount passes for the conference, May 14-16, in San Francisco (or virtual.) Check out the program and click below to pay just $200 for all 3 days. I've been there before and met with top hospital network execs, including Stanford University's healthcare.

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08/05/2024

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉

I had the privilege of joining Jothy Rosenberg on his "Designing Successful Startups" podcast to share the story behind LaughMD. We discussed how comedy can be a powerful tool in healthcare, helping patients manage pain and reduce stress. Laughter truly is the best medicine, and I'm thrilled to be part of this movement.

Tune in to hear about my journey from Saturday Night Live to founding LaughMD, and the incredible impact of bringing joy to hospitals.

🔗 Listen now:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1UdvbuwK1WLejevufrNhwp?si=KrHqEerZT36Ij0aHG2cVmg

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/prof-frank-chindamos-story-of-laugh-md-and/id1738460345?i=1000661780795

YouTube: https://youtu.be/_4BJNg0MnUk

Prof Frank Chindamo’s Story of Laugh MD and the Power of Bringing Laughter to Hospitals Summary Professor Frank shares his journey from growing up in Queens ...

07/29/2024

MONDAY FUNNIES: Why the long face? Didn’t you know that has numerous benefits for your personal and social relationships? Well…now you do! 😎

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07/26/2024

SCIENCE FRIDAYS: The Summer are here, and there’s no better way to train like an Olympian than laughing. 🏅 Watch this Duke University Hospital video about yoga!

Happy Friday!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkEh3wJdnL0

Even if it seems odd to laugh for no reason at all, your body can't tell the difference between real and forced laughter. Join this session and give your bra...

07/22/2024

MONDAY FUNNIES: When you learn that can relieve stress, decrease pain, improve heart health, and improve your mood… it hits different! 🤣

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07/19/2024

SCIENCE FRIDAYS: “Live, Laugh, Love?” Try “Laugh, Listen, and Learn!” 🤓 You can do all of these things when you tune into this NPR Hidden Brain podcast about social !

Have a good day! https://www.npr.org/2020/09/25/916997530/laughter-the-best-medicine

If you listen closely to giggles, guffaws, and polite chuckles, you can discern a huge amount of information about people and their relationships with each other. This week, we talk with neuroscientist Sophie Scott about the many shades of laughter, from cackles of delight among close friends to the...

07/15/2024

MONDAY FUNNIES: Doc Schmidt is right—Sometimes, and don’t see eye to eye… but LaughMD believes that can solve this issue! 👩‍⚕️

Start the week off strong! https://www.youtube.com/shorts/qo_TjMd-dRw

Sometimes doctors and patients don’t see eye to eye

07/12/2024

SCIENCE FRIDAYS: Some problems in life are hard to face, but can help. 💙 Read this John Hopkins Medicine article about the health benefits of !

Have a great weekend!: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/about/community-health/johns-hopkins-bayview/services/called-to-care/learn-to-laugh

07/08/2024

MONDAY FUNNIES: When you find out that laughter is a great stress reliever, pain reliever, and helps build and maintain good relationships... 🙊 What’s better than that?!

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07/05/2024

SCIENCE FRIDAYS: Things that improve your wellbeing—meditation, deep breaths… laughter. 😳 Surprised? Just read this piece from Balance: Meditation & Sleep about “the world’s oldest coping skill.”

Happy Friday, everyone!: https://balanceapp.com/blog/why-is-laughter-the-best-medicine

Discover the reasons why letting out a good laugh is considered medicine for your mental and physical health.

07/04/2024

HAPPY HOLIDAYS: LaughMD wants to wish you a Happy Independence Day! Whether your laugh is soft like sparklers or explosive like fireworks, we hope you have a fun (and safe) day!

Happy 4th of July!: https://x.com/yoyorobot/status/1146828248505933825