About this episode
Episode Highlights With Dr. Sam Shay How he got into stand-up comedy as a functional medicine practitioner (who supports people on the spectrum using functional medicine) His definition of functional medicine: the best of Western medicine diagnostics with the best of natural medicine methods How he got into comedy through tragedy Art is the receipt for pain Stand-up comedy is the way to itemize that receipt in public At the root of almost every trauma is separation, and comedy and laughter help with healing Laughter is medicine How he’s using comedy to help those with Asperger's One is truly healed when he or she can help another person heal Comedy is egoic destructive and why this is a good thing How to learn stand-up comedy if you are interested (and why it is worth considering) Resources We Mention Dr. Sam Shay - Website Stand Up Comedy: A Primer