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Podcast: DEAD Talks
Episode: Craig Shoemaker: Using Laughter to Heal Grief & Trauma (#108)
Description: Can laughter really heal grief? Emmy Award–winning comedian Craig Shoemaker believes it can. Known as one of the funniest stand-ups of his generation and named Funniest Male Stand-Up Comic at the American Comedy Awards, Craig joins DEAD Talks to share how he’s turned decades of personal trauma and grief into healing through humor.In this conversation with David Ferrugio, Craig opens up about his own losses, the science and power of laughter, and why comedy is more than just entertainment — it’s survival. From his legendary career on stage to his work as a coach helping...