What if you could lower stress, boost creativity, and show up for your business—just by laughing on purpose? In this episode, we explore Laughter Yoga and EFT tapping as practical tools to move through fear, visibility blocks, and burnout.

Today I’m joined by Toni, the founder of Your Smiling Soul, a Laughter Yoga leader and certified EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) practitioner. We talk about his journey from software consultant to “joy maker,” how surviving cancer reshaped his life’s work, and why adults need play more than ever. You’ll hear a quick Laughter Yoga demo (yes, we laugh together!) and a simple EFT sequence you can use to breathe deeper, calm your nervous system, and finally take action in your business.

Key Takeaways

“fake” laughter becomes real fast thanks to mirror neurons
why Laughter Yoga is breathwork + play, not poses
benefits entrepreneurs notice first: lower cortisol, better focus, easier visibility
EFT tapping to rewire fear loops around pricing, video, and podcasting
how to stack joyful micro-habits (1-minute laugh timers, desk toys, playful breaks)
a 5-minute laughter break ≈ a 20-minute regular break for productivity
the four elements of joy Tony teaches: singing, dancing, playing, laughing
three action steps: smile before you open your eyes, skip a few steps to spark joy, laugh for world peace for one minute

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Music: John Kiernan. www.johnkiernanmusic.com

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