EP 33: Healing Through Humor
Wed Oct 08 2025
In this episode of the Happy Healthy Human Podcast, Eric sits down with Corey Martin Craig — award-winning actor, director, producer, TEDx speaker, and founder of Cool Beans Comedy in Los Angeles.
Corey opens up about growing up in Nebraska, losing his father at a young age, being diagnosed with ADHD, OCD, and Tourette’s, and how comedy became both a shield and a source of healing. Today, he uses humor as a tool for empowerment, communication, and mental wellness by teaching kids, adults, and professionals to connect deeply and express authentically.
This conversation dives into mental health, friendships, boundaries, and the importance of rest, therapy, and showing up for yourself before showing up for others. It’s a raw, funny, and deeply human look at what it means to become a happy, healthy human.
Highlights: Comedy as a tool for connection and self-acceptance
Overcoming childhood trauma and generational patterns
EMDR therapy and daily healing practices
The power of presence and non-verbal communication
Boundaries and balance in relationships and friendship
Why rest, journaling, and meditation matter more than hustle
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In this episode of the Happy Healthy Human Podcast, Eric sits down with Corey Martin Craig — award-winning actor, director, producer, TEDx speaker, and founder of Cool Beans Comedy in Los Angeles. Corey opens up about growing up in Nebraska, losing his father at a young age, being diagnosed with ADHD, OCD, and Tourette’s, and how comedy became both a shield and a source of healing. Today, he uses humor as a tool for empowerment, communication, and mental wellness by teaching kids, adults, and professionals to connect deeply and express authentically. This conversation dives into mental health, friendships, boundaries, and the importance of rest, therapy, and showing up for yourself before showing up for others. It’s a raw, funny, and deeply human look at what it means to become a happy, healthy human. Highlights: Comedy as a tool for connection and self-acceptance Overcoming childhood trauma and generational patterns EMDR therapy and daily healing practices The power of presence and non-verbal communication Boundaries and balance in relationships and friendship Why rest, journaling, and meditation matter more than hustle