by JR Kuo | Oct 17, 2026 | Mental Health, Mindset, My Stories, Self-Improvement
MY HEALTH AND MENTAL HEALTH This year has been a challenging time for my health. So far this year, I’ve visited my healthcare providers eighteen times. On paper and in my medical chart, they say that I am in almost perfect health. But I feel like shit. What looks good...
by JR Kuo | Apr 8, 2026 | Mental Health, My Stories
We Gathered at Long Beach – Thank You Cambodia Town We gathered in Long Beach this past weekend with our friends at Cambodia Town for the very first Laughter Is the Best Medicine community event. And something meaningful happened. A few audience members came up...
by JR Kuo | Mar 6, 2026 | Mental Health, Self-Improvement
THE “OTHER THINGS” THAT PROTECT MY MENTAL HEALTH With all the injustice and economic uncertainty happening in the United States, I’ve noticed my mental health taking a hit. In my rearview mirror, I can see my depression slowly creeping closer. In the...
by JR Kuo | Feb 12, 2026 | Mental Health, Mindset, Self-Improvement
LET’S LAUGH TOGETHER: TURNING SURVIAL HUMOR INTO COLLECTIVE HEALING I’ve spent years talking about mental health in rooms that were quiet. Sometimes it’s painfully quiet. Quiet because people were listening. Quiet because people were hurting. Quiet...
by JR Kuo | Nov 22, 2025 | Mindset, My Stories, Self-Improvement
FROM SELF-LOATHING TO SELF-CELEBRATION ““You’ve survived too much to ever doubt your worth again.” — Unknown A few weeks ago, I did something wildly outside my comfort zone and completely off-script from my usual patterns. I celebrated myself. Even though I’ve...
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