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cover of episode How to laugh at yourself (w/ Nuar Alsadir)

How to laugh at yourself (w/ Nuar Alsadir)

2024/4/29
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How to Be a Better Human

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Poet and psychoanalyst Nuar Alsadir believes there’s a thin line between comedy and the self-discovery often found in therapy offices. In this episode, Nuar joins Chris and talks about her book Animal Joy: A Book of Laughter and Resuscitation. They discuss the power of laughter, what it means to let yourself look like a fool occasionally, how to break down the facades we create for ourselves, and the unexpected revelations she had while attending clown school.For the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/BHTranscripts). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy) for more information.