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I Started Doing Comedy at 50 | Lockdown With Lizzie
I Started Doing Comedy at 50 | Lockdown With Lizzie
I Started Doing Comedy at 50 | Lockdown With Lizzie
Saturday 30th January 2021
Ellen Bradley-Cheung talks about starting comedy at 50 and using humor to support mental health recovery in 'Lockdown with Lizzie'.
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Get the buttons here!Ellen Bradley-Cheung: Finding Laughter at 50 and Healing Through Humor
I love comedy, I love stand up comedy and I remember you were having like like these comedy meetups, and I was trying to figure out where you guys were meeting. And and so I, I got up and I told a story that I often told at at like dinner parties and stuff like that. But man, I felt like a rock star when I was up there, it was so much fun and I was hooked.
Ever thought it’s too late to start something new? Ellen Bradley-Cheung is here to prove you wrong. In this engaging episode of 'Lockdown with Lizzie', Ellen, a comedian, yoga instructor, and soon-to-be author, shares her inspiring journey of diving into comedy at the age of 50. Despite the late start, Ellen has made waves in the world of comedy, music, and sketches, bringing her unique blend of humor and heart to everything she does.
But Ellen’s story isn’t just about making people laugh. It’s about healing. Having battled depression and alcoholism, Ellen uses her personal experiences to support others through Hilarapy, where she combines comedy with group therapy techniques. Her work helps students find their own paths to healing through humor. In her chat with Lizzie Allan, Ellen opens up about her struggles and triumphs, offering a raw yet uplifting look at how laughter can be a powerful tool for mental health recovery.
She also discusses her role as a comedy therapy facilitator and her dream of becoming a published author. Ellen’s warmth and humor shine through, reminding us all that it’s never too late to find joy and purpose. Tune in for an episode filled with laughs, insights, and a whole lot of heart.