
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 16 | Founded | 3 months ago |
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| Categories | Self-ImprovementEducationHealth & FitnessMental Health | ||||

This week I chat with comedian Mike Van Acker and we take a trip down memory lane talking about the origins of stand up comedy in Brisbane and touring road trips. We also explore how Mike enriched his comedy career by running multiple trivia nights t... more
In this episode I break down why humour and laughter work differently and how self‑enhancing humour helps reduce stress and build resilience. I also offer a simple three‑step plan to help you bring more laughter into your life and the lives of those ... more
Ash opens up about how laughter became a shield, a craft, and a calling. We chat about how laughter boosts immunity, compare cruise-ship crowds with comedy club audiences, and talk candidly about drugs, faith, and the changing face of the comedy indu... more
Content Warning: This episode discusses suicide and suicide prevention.
Listener discretion is advised.
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• Pressures facing Australian mental health nurses and the need for formal support beyond AI Chatbots.
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Content Warning:
This episode discusses suicide and suicide prevention.
Listener discretion is advised.
In this ep Mark chats with Dr Nikki Jameson—social worker, suicidologist, and founder of Moral Injury Australia—to unpack how a mother’s loss... more
A good joke can change a room; the right night can change a town. That’s the pulse of this conversation with Ellen Briggs—mother of twins, touring comedian, and co-creator of the hit show Women Like Us.
We chat about the craft behind creating an “al... more
In this ep I catch up with Ivan Aristiguieta, award winning stand-up comedian, writer, and now he's just added acting to his already impressive CV.
Originally from Venezuela, Ivan now proudly calls Australia home, and the audiences have been retur... more
Sport is often sold as fitness and fun, but the deeper, quieter gift of sport is its power to bring people back into community.
In this episode Mark dives into the hidden mental health superpowers of sport, from the jersey effect that sparks instan... more
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Apple Podcasts | #185 |










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