E.123 Exploring the Therapeutic Power of Laughter with Comedian Brad Mastrangelo
Finding Your Way Through Therapy
Steve Bisson
5 • 1.1K Ratings
🗓️ 25 October 2023
⏱️ 46 minutes
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Summary
Ever found yourself so engrossed in a stand-up comedy performance that you forgot about your worries? That’s the magical therapeutic power of laughter, which we explore with our guest, the hilarious stand-up comedian Brad Mastrangelo. Brad shares amusing anecdotes from his life and his unexpected journey into comedy, starting with a dare that led him onto the stage. You're in for a treat as we get an insider's view into his life and hear some of Brad's funniest jokes.
Comedy is not just about making people laugh, it is also about being sensitive to the audience's feelings and perspectives. Brad gives us a peek into the art of reading a room and adjusting his material accordingly. We also explore the evolving boundaries of what is considered offensive and the fine balance between humor and sensitivity. Together, we unpack the importance of not taking ourselves too seriously and the role politics plays in dividing people.
But, it's not all about the laughs. We switch gears to engage in a thought-provoking discussion about Canadian history, exploring the relationship between French and English Canadians. Drawing from his own experiences, Brad shares how understanding and accepting what we dislike in others can lead to self-acceptance. We wrap up the episode on a high note, discussing comedy therapy and how Brad’s upcoming shows offer an opportunity to connect through humor. So, are you ready for a laugh-filled journey packed with insight, humor, and wit? Join us in our delightful chat with Brad Mastrangelo - where every chuckle teaches you something new.
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| 0:00.0 | Hi and welcome to Finding Your Way Through Therapy. |
| 0:06.9 | The goal of this podcast is to demystify therapy, what can happen in therapy and the wide |
| 0:12.1 | array of conversations you can have in and about therapy. |
| 0:16.0 | Through personal experiences, guests will talk about therapy, their experiences with it, |
| 0:22.2 | and how psychology and therapy are present in many places in their lives. |
| 0:27.3 | With lots of authenticity and a touch of humor, here is your host, Steve Bisson. |
| 0:34.8 | Seems like that intro guy says the same thing every time, I hope you can laugh about it. |
| 0:39.4 | But welcome to episode 123. |
| 0:41.2 | If you haven't listened to episode 122 with the mental men, please go and listen to it. |
| 0:45.3 | It's just a great group of guys who like to talk about therapy, mentorship, the difficulties |
| 0:49.8 | we face and stuff like that. |
| 0:51.6 | In episode 123 with Brad Mastrangeau, he made sure that I introduce him as an all-around |
| 0:58.5 | great guy. |
| 0:59.8 | That's his title, actually. |
| 1:01.4 | But all joking aside, Brad is a stand-up comedian for many, many years. |
| 1:08.2 | He's going to tell us about how he started. |
| 1:10.7 | He's going to tell us hopefully a few jokes. |
| 1:13.3 | And I just saw him at a comedy show in Boston, Massachusetts, and it was amazing. |
| 1:18.7 | He was very funny. |
| 1:19.9 | I've known him through his wife. |
| 1:22.0 | I worked with his wife for many, many, many years, love Stephanie. |
| 1:26.2 | And Brad is someone that I've always seen and talked, but we never had a one-on-one. |
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