#175 - Laughter Is The Best Medicine with Dr. Laura Collatz

We’ve all heard the adage “Laughter is the best medicine.” and in today’s episode, Dr. Tarryn MacCarthy’s guest is someone who can prove it. Dr. Laura Collatz, a Dentist and Laughter Yoga Instructor, talks about her practice of laughter yoga and how it changed her persona and professional life. She also shared how laughter yoga helped her recover from her many mental and physical struggles.

Drawing from her personal experience with trauma, Laura Collatz, DDS, presents dental professionals with the skills and understanding to cope and heal personally and professionally. A certified laughter yoga instructor with additional training in neuroscience and coaching, Laura teaches emotional strength training. Her clients report less work-related stress, increased profits, and better relationships as a result of their work together.

Serving as a teaching assistant and private tutor to other students while pursuing her own studies, Laura graduated with honors from the UNC School of Dentistry. Prior to dental school, Laura was a dental hygienist for 13 years. Now the Enchanting Smiles Family Dentistry owner, she practices all facets of dentistry.

Laura is honored to serve as President of the Chatham County Dental Society since 2016. She has received the Top Dentist award multiple times, voted on by other dentists. She is active with the American Dental Association and the North Carolina Dental Association and volunteers her services with local and statewide dental relief efforts.

Prior to dental school, Laura worked at the Carolina Renaissance Festival selling handmade fairy wings. The opportunity to dress up and interact with people delighted her inner theater kid. These experiences inspired her personal and business brand of the Tooth Fairy. She assumes this persona to visit kindergartens, assisted living facilities, and local and regional festivals to promote good oral health.

Connect with Dr. Laura at:
Website: https://enchantingsmilesdentistry.com/
Join the Happy Dentist Retreat: https://happydentistretreat.com/

Show notes:
[2:45] How did Laura become a laughter yoga instructor?
[6:15] What do you do in laughter yoga?
[8:50] How does she incorporate laughter yoga into her personal and professional life?
[13:18] Seeing changes in herself after practicing laughter yoga
[18:55] Why laughter yoga is good for you
[19:37] Join Dr. Tarryn's Business of Happiness Prosperity Coaching to redefine success on your terms. Check out www.thebizofhappiness.com and be the happiest business owner you know
[27:33] How has she merged her two worlds?
[33:06] What is Laura’s definition of happiness?
[37:18] What’s new with Laura?
[39:29] Outro

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