How am I qualified to advise anyone on how to write funny? Well, I’ve published three collections of humorous essays and another three compilations of whimsical light verse, so I feel I can speak with ...

Comedian and Emmy-winning writer Carol Leifer shares tips from her new book "How to Write a Funny Speech," including keeping it under five minutes, and the importance of talking about your feelings.

Scroll down for a transcription of this episode. Humor can help us with stress, anxiety and feeling more connected to others. But is humor connected to mindfulness? And how can we find more of it? For ...