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Hosted by comedian, Laughter Leader, and Engagement Specialist Malcolm Grissom, The Lighten Up Project is where humor meets healing. This interview-style podcast explores how applied improv, laughter, and joyful connection are transforming schools and communities facing serious challenges like bullying, suicide, and mental health struggles. Featuring stories from students, educators, comedians, and mental health leaders, each episode is a reminder that healing doesn’t have to be heavy — it c ...
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This episode is a playful yet powerful invitation to lighten the load you’ve been carrying. Malcolm Grissom shares how laughter, joy, and one unforgettable “mistake” helped him reclaim his voice—and why laughter isn’t the opposite of pain, but a doorway through it. What You’ll Hear: How laughter became a lifeline after illness, bullying, and self-d…
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Welcome to the Lighten Up Project — where life gets real, but it doesn’t have to stay heavy. Host, Malcolm Grissom invites you to drop the emotional baggage (no forklift required), laugh a little louder, and rediscover joy through play, honesty, and heart. Come for the laughs, stay for the truth, and leave feeling lighter.…
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