Patrick Custer
Patrick Custer
"LAUGHTER HEALS" (feat. Craig Shoemaker) | Rooted Recovery Stories Podcast #155
"LAUGHTER HEALS" (feat. Craig Shoemaker) | Rooted Recovery Stories Podcast #155
"LAUGHTER HEALS" (feat. Craig Shoemaker) | Rooted Recovery Stories Podcast #155
Thursday 30th May 2024
Listen to comedian Craig Shoemaker discuss using laughter to heal from trauma and find resilience in this episode of Rooted Recovery Stories.
81 minutes
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Recovery Reimagined
Family Recovery from Addiction
Recovery from Trauma
Creative Recovery Journeys
Healing from Sexual Trauma
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Get the buttons here!Craig Shoemaker's Path to Healing: Laughter as Medicine
Episode Overview
- Craig Shoemaker shares his journey of overcoming childhood trauma and addiction
- The transformative power of laughter in healing and recovery
- Importance of forgiveness and self-acceptance in the healing process
- Exploring the role of comedy as a coping mechanism and source of resilience
- Embracing authenticity and self-discovery on the path to recovery
Laughter saved my life. One of the things that saved my life. How did comedy enter your life? Would you be a comedian if tragedy wasn't part of the... No, there's not even a chance, I would be, because it came out of need.
What happens when life throws you curveballs like being kidnapped or having a cult leader for a dad? For comedian Craig Shoemaker, the answer is laughter. In this episode of 'Rooted Recovery Stories', host Patrick Custer sits down with Craig to discuss his tumultuous journey through childhood trauma, divorce, and the transformative power of comedy. Craig, known for his Emmy-winning stand-up and the popular special 'Daditude', opens up about how humor has been his lifeline.
He shares deeply personal stories, showing how laughter helped him navigate some of life's darkest moments. This episode isn't just about cracking jokes; it's about understanding how comedy can be a powerful tool for healing and resilience. Whether you're grappling with your own challenges or supporting someone who is, Craig's story offers a fresh perspective on using humor to cope.
Tune in to hear how laughter can be more than just a temporary escape—it can be a path to genuine recovery.