The Revolutionary App Bringing Smiles to Hospitals Nationwide with Prof. Frank Chindamo, CHP from laughMD.com

Laughter is often seen as a temporary escape, but what if it could be part of a real treatment plan? In this episode of the Cancer and Comedy podcast, Dr. Brad Miller is joined by Frank Chindamo, who shares the inspiration behind his LaughMD app, a groundbreaking approach to using humor as a therapeutic tool. After losing his father and stepfather to cancer, Frank saw firsthand how hospital environments, often cold and soul-crushing, contribute to emotional and physical pain. His mission? To transform laughter into a powerful weapon for healing. LaughMD isn't just about distractions—it's a scientifically-backed app that strategically uses comedy to reduce stress and pain, with studies showing a remarkable 60% decrease in chronic pain through laughter. The app curates a collection of funny videos, from classic sitcoms to stand-up routines, that are vetted by medical professionals to maximize therapeutic benefits. With AI-driven personalization, the app even measures facial reactions and health metrics, making it a unique fusion of technology, medicine, and human emotion. Frank envisions a future where laughter becomes as essential to healing as diet and exercise, challenging traditional healthcare models. Tune in to hear how this innovative approach is transforming the way we think about patient care and why humor may just be the key to a better, healthier future.   Website: https://cancerandcomedy.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfP2JvmMDeBzbj3mziVGJUw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1eWJCkSrGcmh2QX4flQiWW LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertbradleymiller/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertbradleymiller/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cancerandcomedy   Frank Chindamo Links: Website: https://www.laughmd.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankchindamo/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FrankChindamo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frank.chindamo/