The Laughter Clinic
By Mark McConville
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Episodes: 37
Description
The Laughter Clinic Podcast brings a refreshingly different approach to mental health education. Your host Mark McConville, is an Australian professional Comedian of 25+ years who also has a Masters Degree In Suicidology from Griffith University. Mark delivers you evidence-based self-care strategies, curated research insights, and meaningful conversations that inspire, educate and entertain.
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Chatting with film maker Medhavi Fernando about her upcoming docuseries 'Seriously Unserious'
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Jun 27, 2026 |
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Chatting with Comedian David Smiedt about Comedy, Cancer, and the power of a good joke.
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Jun 18, 2026 |
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Moral Injury: The Hidden Wounds of Service, Organisational Betrayal and Recovery. A conference wrap up with Jodi Allen.
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May 29, 2026 |
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The Prescription We're Not Writing: Social Prescribing and Australia's Missed Budget Opportunity
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May 19, 2026 |
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Chatting with Sue Murray OAM about Suicide Prevention in the health care system and the National Suicide Prevention Conference.
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May 11, 2026 |
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ANZAC Day, 28 Years in Comedy, Suicide Prevention Conference, Churchill Fellowship, and Social Prescribing for Australia
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Apr 25, 2026 |
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Chatting with Mathew De Goldi, Australia’s Most Famous Clown.
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Apr 17, 2026 |
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When AI Meets Mental Health: Dr Clarence Tan on AI Safety Guardrails, and the Future of Human Connection
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Apr 09, 2026 |
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TLC PULSE: 10 Mental Health Stories Worth Your Attention
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Apr 04, 2026 |
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Life Skills Masterclass Part 4: Managing your Emotions, Mindfulness, and Lifestyle Medicine.
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Mar 22, 2026 |
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Life Skills Masterclass Part 3: Communication, Relationships, and Empathy
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Mar 15, 2026 |
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Life Skills Masterclass Part 2: Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking, and Decision Making.
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Mar 08, 2026 |
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Life Skills Masterclass Part 1: Self-Awareness, Coping with Stress, and Problem Solving
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Mar 01, 2026 |
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PTSD Rehabilitation for Veterans and First Responders. An insightful chat with Jodi Allen.
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Feb 22, 2026 |
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"Should You Watch the News? Finding Balance Between Staying Informed and Staying Well"
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Feb 09, 2026 |
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Love, Laughter, and Belonging: How One Mentoring Program is Transforming the Lives of At-Risk Youth with John Godwin.
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Jan 30, 2026 |
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Hope, Humour, and Evidence-Based Suicide Prevention with special guest Associate Professor Jacinta Hawgood.
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Jan 21, 2026 |
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Chatting with Stephen Woods. Beat Burnout at Work: Practical Stress Management Tools for Leaders & Employees
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Jan 16, 2026 |
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A time of reflection on a year of significant personal and professional changes, and a look at what's in store for 2026.
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Dec 20, 2025 |
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Chatting with comedian and actor Bev Killick. Comedy, acting, hard yards, and reducing stigma around schizoaffective disorder.
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Dec 10, 2025 |
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Chatting with comedian and radio personality Stav Davidson. Celebrating 20yrs on air and the Importance of Authenticity and Mindfulness.
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Nov 29, 2025 |
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Chatting with comedian Mike Van Acker. From the origins of the Brisbane comedy scene to building connected communities via trivia.
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Nov 20, 2025 |
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A Practical Guide To Bringing More Humour and Laughter Into Your Daily Life.
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Nov 14, 2025 |
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Chatting with comedian Ashley Fils-Aime: From bullied kid to pro comic, a story of discipline, drugs, and faith.
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Nov 06, 2025 |
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TLC PULSE 5 Global Insights: Mental Health AI Chatbots, Suicide Prevention Training for Doctors and Humour as a Protective Factor.
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Oct 30, 2025 |
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Chatting with Suicidologist Dr Nikki Jamieson: Grief, Moral Injury, and a life dedicated to Suicide Prevention.
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Oct 22, 2025 |
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Chatting with comedian Ellen Briggs: Relationships, Rural Comedy Shows and Redifining Success.
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Oct 14, 2025 |
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Chatting with comedian Ivan Aristeguieta: Walking the Camino, inner lives of comedians’ and Venezuela’s stand‑up origins.
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Oct 08, 2025 |
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Belonging, Identity, Resilience: The hidden Mental Health Benefits of Sport.
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Sep 30, 2025 |
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TLC PULSE: 5 Global Insights Worth Noting
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Sep 23, 2025 |
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Chatting with Comedian Mick Meredith. Finding Your Medicine: Laughter, Exercise, and Mental Wellbeing
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Sep 15, 2025 |
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Transforming Your Life Through Purposeful Journaling and the WATT Framework.
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Sep 09, 2025 |
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Chatting with Craig Coombes. Laughter & Friendship vs A Terminal Diagnosis
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Aug 28, 2025 |
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Social Health: What is it and why it's important.
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Aug 28, 2025 |
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Community: 10 Practical ways to reduce loneliness.
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Aug 28, 2025 |
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TLC PULSE: 5 Global Insights Worth Noting
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Aug 28, 2025 |
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The Laughter Clinic Intro Episode: A Comedian's Journey into Suicide Prevention
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Aug 28, 2025 |