Advanced Clinical Resources (ACR) – Guest Faculty Resources – “Laughter’s Effects on the Brain” with Jennifer Swank

By Ritamarie Loscalzo | March 7, 2025

Advanced Clinical Resources (ACR)
Guest Faculty Resources
"Laughter’s Effects on the Brain"
with Jennifer Swank
March 4th, 2025

About the Call:

Did you know your brain can’t tell the difference between real and fake laughter? This means you can “hack” your happiness and rewire your brain for the better through neuroplasticity! Join us for an engaging talk on the powerful science of laughter and how it benefits both your brain and body.
We’ll explore laughter yoga, a unique practice that combines deep breathing, body movements, and playful affirmations to shift your mindset. You’ll learn how this practice can improve heart health, reduce stress, and ease symptoms of depression, anxiety, Parkinson’s, and even Alzheimer’s. Laughter triggers the release of feel-good chemicals while improving mind-body connection, and it’s all fun and easy to do!
Discover how laughter helps reduce tension, foster joy, and promote resilience. Sessions even end with positive affirmations to restore balance and leave you feeling refreshed. Walk away inspired to laugh more, stress less, and use simple tools to bring more happiness into your life.

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About Special Guest, Jennifer Swank:

Jennifer Swank is a Biochemist, Happy Mind, Healthy Body Coach and Trauma Energetics Mentor who is on a mission to transform lives. She conquered her own Hashimoto’s thyroiditis through nutrition, neuroplasticity and laughter yoga. 

She helps women with autoimmune and thyroid disease who have gone from energizer bunnies to not being able to get off the couch: to feel great in their bodies, gain focus and wake-up with endless energy.

 

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Advanced Clinical Resources (ACR) – Guest Faculty Resources – “Pelvic Health in Perimenopause and Menopause: Navigating Challenges and Solutions” with Dr. Jessica Drummond (Video)

By Ritamarie Loscalzo | February 12, 2025

Advanced Clinical Resources (ACR)
Guest Faculty Resources
"Pelvic Health in Perimenopause and Menopause: Navigating Challenges and Solutions"
with Dr. Jessica Drummond
February 10th, 2025

About the Call:

Join us for an engaging and evidence-based presentation that dives into the critical yet often overlooked topic of pelvic health during the perimenopause and menopause transitions. As hormonal changes impact every system in the body, the pelvic floor—essential for bladder, bowel, and sexual health—requires special attention. In this session, we will explore the physiological changes that occur during this life stage and their effects on pelvic health, including common issues such as pelvic pain, prolapse, urinary incontinence, and sexual dysfunction.

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About Special Guest, Dr. Jessica Drummond:

Dr. Jessica Drummond, DCN, CNS, PT, NBC-HWC, is a leader in women’s health, as a clinician, coach, educator and thought leader for 25 years specializing in perimenopause, menopause, and chronic illness in women. Founder of The Integrative Women's Health Institute, she empowers women and professionals with evidence-based, root-cause care strategies.

 

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