Stress Is a Laughing Matter

Fear

How Not to Fall Apart When the World Is

Judy Carter on November 12, 2018

An extremely scary thing happened to me that should be a warning to all of us who are repelled by the outbreak of all the recent mounting hate and violence. I realized that...

An extremely scary thing happened to me that should be a warning to all of us who are repelled by the outbreak of all the recent mounting hate and violence. I realized that...

Relationships

"Love, Gilda" Movie Is a Must See

Judy Carter on September 21, 2018

Like Robin Williams, Gilda Radner was the rare comedian who was both funny and lovable. Learn how her lovable persona was something she lived.

Like Robin Williams, Gilda Radner was the rare comedian who was both funny and lovable. Learn how her lovable persona was something she lived.

Stress

Meditation and Mindfulness: Stress Relievers You Should Know

Judy Carter on July 16, 2018

If the news stresses you out, you might want to practice mindful meditation. Here are some tips for busy people to decrease stress.

If the news stresses you out, you might want to practice mindful meditation. Here are some tips for busy people to decrease stress.

Stage Fright

Can We Ever Get Over Stage Fright and Performing Anxiety?

Judy Carter on May 3, 2018

If the fear of giving a speech makes you scared to death, you're not alone. Here's a way to deal with stage fright and performing anxiety.

If the fear of giving a speech makes you scared to death, you're not alone. Here's a way to deal with stage fright and performing anxiety.

Career

Goodbye to Mitzi Shore, the Godmother of Comedy

Judy Carter on April 12, 2018

A champion for female comics long before the era of #metoo, The Comedy Store’s Mitzi Shore launched my career along with many others.

A champion for female comics long before the era of #metoo, The Comedy Store’s Mitzi Shore launched my career along with many others.

Humor

How Do We Laugh in Times of Tragedy?

Judy Carter on October 4, 2017

How do standup comics make people laugh in times of tragedy? In this article, comic Judy Carter recalls what happened in a show after 9/11

How do standup comics make people laugh in times of tragedy? In this article, comic Judy Carter recalls what happened in a show after 9/11

Have you ever wondered what the meaning of your life is? What your essential life message is? Your life message is in the stories you tell.

Health

The New Best Remedy for Health Is a Dog

Judy Carter on April 6, 2017

In California dogs are doing rounds at hospitals. Can a dog heal patients? Here is a personal story about a therapy dog showing that a dog can be the best medicine. Read more...

In California dogs are doing rounds at hospitals. Can a dog heal patients? Here is a personal story about a therapy dog showing that a dog can be the best medicine. Read more...

Anxiety

5 Writing Tips for Breaking Through Procrastination

Judy Carter on January 17, 2017

Procrastinating about writing? Is your creativity block? Guess what? Professional writers are just as anxious as you are and often use shame to fuel their creativity. Read on…

Procrastinating about writing? Is your creativity block? Guess what? Professional writers are just as anxious as you are and often use shame to fuel their creativity. Read on…

Career

Carrie Fisher: Turning Problems into Punchlines

Judy Carter on January 6, 2017

Carrie Fisher was able to turn mental illness into a career. In so doing, she helped so many “come out” about their own secrets. Can laughter really help heal mental illness?

Carrie Fisher was able to turn mental illness into a career. In so doing, she helped so many “come out” about their own secrets. Can laughter really help heal mental illness?

Stress

How to Deal With PTSD–Post Trump Stress Disorder

Judy Carter on December 6, 2016

Are you having the post-election flare ups? Ready to snap at anyone who voted differently? A personal story about how a Hillary supporter dealt with Post Trump Stress Disorder

Are you having the post-election flare ups? Ready to snap at anyone who voted differently? A personal story about how a Hillary supporter dealt with Post Trump Stress Disorder

Anxiety

Having Election Anxiety? You Are Not Alone!

Judy Carter on October 24, 2016

If you’re finding that your emotional well-being is challenged by this presidential election, you are not alone. Therapists report "Trump Anxiety" among clients. The cure? Read on.

If you’re finding that your emotional well-being is challenged by this presidential election, you are not alone. Therapists report "Trump Anxiety" among clients. The cure? Read on.

Depression

12 Tips to Remedy Seasonal Depression

Judy Carter on September 26, 2016

As fall comes, so do the fall blues. Maybe that's why they picked September as National Suicide Prevention Month. Here are 12 tips on how to ward off seasonal depression.

As fall comes, so do the fall blues. Maybe that's why they picked September as National Suicide Prevention Month. Here are 12 tips on how to ward off seasonal depression.

Consumer Behavior

Four Steps to Find New Business Opportunities

Judy Carter on September 13, 2016

Need more clients or a new career? No matter what your age, opportunity might be outside your front door. Here are four steps to turn a casual encounter into business opportunity.

Need more clients or a new career? No matter what your age, opportunity might be outside your front door. Here are four steps to turn a casual encounter into business opportunity.

Friends

3 Steps to Find a Business Mentor for Free

Judy Carter on August 22, 2016

Therapists get this all the time. Someone, under the guise of friendship wants you to solve their problems over a cobb salad. Isn’t that why you have an office?

Therapists get this all the time. Someone, under the guise of friendship wants you to solve their problems over a cobb salad. Isn’t that why you have an office?

President Donald Trump

Outlaw immigrants? Then No Baklava for Trump!

Judy Carter on June 20, 2016

Lawmakers should abide by the laws they create. Let’s have guns at the GOP Convention and no free healthcare for Congress.

Lawmakers should abide by the laws they create. Let’s have guns at the GOP Convention and no free healthcare for Congress.

Depression

How Depression Can Move On

Judy Carter on May 23, 2016

The new coming out is coming out about struggles with depression. Here, Judy realizes that depression can lead to empathy, past trauma, & even make you funnier.. Read on

The new coming out is coming out about struggles with depression. Here, Judy realizes that depression can lead to empathy, past trauma, & even make you funnier.. Read on

Depression

Do We Have Any Control Over Depression?

Judy Carter on May 16, 2016

In Part 3 of this epic downer of a comic dealing with a depression that makes Kafka look cheery, we find out if one can control depression by doing good deeds. Read on...

In Part 3 of this epic downer of a comic dealing with a depression that makes Kafka look cheery, we find out if one can control depression by doing good deeds. Read on...

Depression

When Depression Visits and Stays

Judy Carter on April 27, 2016

What happens when depression comes and it seems that there is nothing you can do to make it leave? Here is a personal experience of dealing with an unwanted guest – Mr. D.

What happens when depression comes and it seems that there is nothing you can do to make it leave? Here is a personal experience of dealing with an unwanted guest – Mr. D.

Depression

Sad Day When Your Prince Dies

Judy Carter on April 21, 2016

Prince's death has shocked us all. When I was Prince's opening act, I learned firsthand why Prince was such a prince. Here's the story ...

Prince's death has shocked us all. When I was Prince's opening act, I learned firsthand why Prince was such a prince. Here's the story ...