Life Changes Show
Come and join the conversation about what's going on and what we can do together about it, with it, and for it. We have the choice; we have the power. We can do magic if we just believe!
A show about the changes going on in us, to us, around us, and because of us. Therefore, it's technically a show about "Everything," only with a how to make it better, see it better, be better.
In the show, there is talk about, and with, people who have either been through major changes, are helping others with major changes, or people who are changing the world for the better in a major way.
The show is a one-hour talk show format with a monologue by the host, a 30-minute interview with a guest of note, capped by a "Producer's Wrap" segment, in which Filippo and Co-Host Mark Laisure, and sometimes surprise guests, bring it all home for the listeners in a sometimes humorous and sometimes touching, but always entertaining conversation.
Guest, Louis R Franzini PhD
Lou Franzini earned his B.S. and Ph.D. in clinical psychology at the University of Pittsburgh. In between he earned an M.S. in preclinical psychology at the University of Toledo. He then completed a postdoctoral fellowship in behavior modification at the currently named Stony Brook University, NY. He then joined San Diego State’s Department of Psychology where he is now Emeritus Professor of Psychology.
He has authored over 100 academic articles and popular press items, 30+ book reviews, and 13 Continuing Education courses, plus five books all with traditional publishers. He is licensed for the practice of Psychology in both CA and FL.
He has served as an Exchange Professor at universities in Belgium and Singapore. He also served as a consultant to the U.S. Peace Corps for the Jamaica Project.
Regarding How Humor Helps: Enhancing Your Relationships, Health, and Happiness:
In The judicious use of humor is often cited as the reason a new relationship began. It is also frequently recognized as the reason it has lasted. People like to be with others who make them laugh and who, in turn, enjoy their own humorous comments. Humor is an effective tool in nearly all settings, from formal interactions in the workplace to casual exchanges with strangers. How Humor Helps… informs its readers how to determine what is funny and what is not.
Complicating the picture is that the appropriate use of humor has recently changed drastically in terms of topics and language. This book emphasizes the positive values of humor in many areas of life and how to deliver it effectively. Based on the scientific literature, the views of professional comedians, and our awareness of cultural changes, the author’s recommendations are all designed to affect major personal benefits to the reader. Maybe greater longevity, too, as the latest evidence is that strong social connections, facilitated by clever humor, actually can make people happier, self-confident, and even physically healthier.
This book stresses the value of using humor in most areas of your life and how to do it successfully to garner the greatest benefits. In addition, he has performed stand-up comedy in a variety of U.S. cities.
