Josh Johnson on Humor and Healing

Aug 11, 2020

Josh Johnson, an Emmy-nominated comedian and former writer for The Tonight Show, dives into the healing power of humor. He explores how laughter can alleviate pain and transform perspectives, revealing the duality of human nature. Josh discusses the risks of comedy and how embracing rejection fosters personal growth. He also shares insights on navigating mental health challenges and the importance of emotional resilience. Through humor, he emphasizes the beauty of connection and the role it plays in overcoming life's difficulties.

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Duality of Human Nature

Humans possess a duality, and ignoring one aspect doesn't eliminate it.
People can shift between these dualities, regardless of our perception of good or bad.

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Humor and Healing

Genuine laughter provides relief from pain and can shift perspectives.
Humor can diminish the power of institutions and individuals over us.

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Contentment vs. Wanting

Even if we eliminate the desire to want, a fundamental human need would still drive us.
True contentment is rare and enviable, more so than wealth.

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Josh Johnson is a comedian and an Emmy-nominated writer. He is currently a writer on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah and a former writer and performer on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Josh was named New York’s Funniest Comic at the New York Comey Festival in 2018.

In this episode, Josh Johnson and Eric talk about comedy and how humor can facilitate healing, understanding, and our connection with one another.

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In This Interview, Josh Johnson and I Discuss Humor and Healing and…

The duality of being human
Using humor as a coping mechanism that can facilitate healing
How when you laugh you feel no pain
That levity can strip something of its power over us
What it means to be truly content
The role of comedy in his life
The relationship between objectivity and comedy
How he’d rather try and fail on stage than not try something out of fear
The prevalence of mental health issues in comedians
The way humor can change our perspectives
How he approaches depressive episodes in his own life
How skewed our feedback can be based on who surrounds us

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