In this week’s episode, Cara is joined by a nurse comedian, Joscel James RN, CPR LOL HYFR, to explore the healing power of laughter in healthcare. They dive into fascinating research showing that just 15 minutes of comedy can melt away stress and even give your immune system a boost—proving that laughter really is medicine. The conversation highlights how nurse comedians skillfully use self-deprecating humor and “punching up” jokes to create a safe, supportive space for their colleagues, never at the expense of patients. You’ll hear how nurses navigate the delicate balance of humor in clinical settings, sometimes leaving themselves reminders to ensure laughter uplifts rather than hurts. The episode also peels back the curtain on the creative process, revealing how fleeting ideas are captured and shaped into powerful, relatable comedy.
Joscel James is a former ER/ICU nurse who walked away from a lucrative healthcare career to help burned-out professionals find clarity and purpose. He's built a following of 80,000+ through his brutally honest, darkly humorous content about burnout and reinvention. Now a content creator and speaker, he helps high-achievers escape toxic work cultures and step into lives that actually fulfill them.
