The Laughter Clinic

The Laughter Clinic Hello, my name is Mark McConville. Since 1998 I have been working in the Australian entertainment industry as a professional Stand Up Comedian.

We specialise in positive mental health self-care strategies that are built around humour & laughter therapy for the treatment of stress, anxiety and depression. Along with making people laugh, which I have to say is the best job in the world, I'm now also working in the field of su***de prevention and research. In 2015 I completed a Graduate Certificate in Su***de Prevention Studies at Griffith University, and I'm currently studying a Masters Degree in Suicidology. My endeavour is to help reduce societal stress, depression and suicidality by means of promoting a direct link between the comedy industry and that of Mental Health. The Laughter Clinic Keynote Presentation and workshops can be specifically tailored to your organisations needs and desired outcomes. We are also aiming to conduct research into the Mental Health benefits of humour and laughter in order to help reduce stress, depression and suicidality.

Happy Saturday my friends, latest podcast ep is now live. In this final episode for 2025 I reflect on some big changes I...
20/12/2025

Happy Saturday my friends, latest podcast ep is now live.
In this final episode for 2025 I reflect on some big changes I’ve made this year, both personal and professional. From leaving cruise ships to going off my ADHD medication and growing The Laughter Clinic, it's been a ride. Merry Christmas to you all.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/44kU9WBFgNNZ9hBIYmEWy3?si=yGpmk9ppQuSXX8igT88ANQ

The Laughter Clinic · Episode

Happy Wednesday my friends. Latest podcast ep NOW LIVE. While I was gigging in Melbourne last week I caught up with come...
10/12/2025

Happy Wednesday my friends. Latest podcast ep NOW LIVE.
While I was gigging in Melbourne last week I caught up with comedian and actor Bev Killick. Bev maps out her amazing career, from comedy clubs to performing for the troops, she also gets personal about caring for a family member with schizoaffective disorder. I really appreciate her openness and the practical advice she offers for carers. Enjoy !! Youtube link in the comments.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4RNMrW3lgQacydHYElN4Me?si=c_Au2RT4ThiHOnA8hCxVgQ

The Laughter Clinic · Episode

Very grateful for the opportunity to present The Laughter Clinic to the Admin leadership team at the RBWH today.  What a...
10/12/2025

Very grateful for the opportunity to present The Laughter Clinic to the Admin leadership team at the RBWH today. What a wonderful group of hard working folks they are, with a great sense of humour I might add… too much fun. Thanks guys .

Happy Saturday folks. Latest podcast ep in now up for your listening pleasure. This week I catch up with B105 breakfast ...
29/11/2025

Happy Saturday folks. Latest podcast ep in now up for your listening pleasure. This week I catch up with B105 breakfast radio host Stav Davidson. We chat about how he has built a 20 year career on honesty, quick wit, and mindfulness, and why laughter still works as medicine when the world feels heavy.
Youtube video link in the comments, enjoy..
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6vFibBJa3supvhPBIV5BUw?si=wf61ksAITu62lUm8IR9OJA

The Laughter Clinic · Episode

Another podcast milestone reached overnight. The stats showing where people are starting to tune in from fascinates me. ...
22/11/2025

Another podcast milestone reached overnight. The stats showing where people are starting to tune in from fascinates me. Thanks for listening, thanks for sharing. Latest ep is also now live.
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Happy Friday folks. Latest podcast ep is now live. This week I chat with my ol mate comedian Mike Van Acker. It’s a grea...
20/11/2025

Happy Friday folks. Latest podcast ep is now live. This week I chat with my ol mate comedian Mike Van Acker. It’s a great trip down memory lane talking about the origins of stand up comedy in Brisbane. We also explore how Mike runs multiple trivia nights that help build community while keeping people entertained and socially connected.
YouTube video link in the comments.
Enjoy ..
https://open.spotify.com/episode/437AmrvB43xkQxcIqqRCEX?si=vzYctpcBSZSFXmXavvhYcQ

The Laughter Clinic · Episode

19/11/2025

Laughter Is A Superpower 😂

After spending time with comedian Mark McConville last month, our team has been inspired to make laughter a daily habit. Because when you laugh, something shifts. Your body relaxes, your mind feels lighter and the world seems a little brighter.

Mark shared a simple tip:
Create your own bank of laughter. Save funny Reels, favourite comedians, piano-playing cats or those silly spoof videos that never fail to crack you up.

Then, whenever you need a lift, open it up and laugh it out.

It is easy to get involved, one laugh at a time! 💛

Want to bring more laughter into your life? In the latest podcast episode I give you a simple 3-step plan that will help...
14/11/2025

Want to bring more laughter into your life? In the latest podcast episode I give you a simple 3-step plan that will help improve your mood, strengthen your relationships, and build resilience. I also break down the four humour styles and help you to design personalised daily laughter therapy sessions.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2L6kO6XCpG03yn6ll0RLiY?si=EfzP0dgWSrOtJ4cG6N0uyA

The Laughter Clinic · Episode

09/11/2025

🎤 MARK MCCONVILLE – COMEDIAN & GUEST SPEAKER

We were so lucky to have Mark McConville join us as our comedian, guest speaker and mental health advocate for the Gala Dinner.
Mark’s message through The Laughter Clinic reminds us how powerful laughter can be for mental health and connection.
Thank you, Mark, for inspiring us and filling the room with so much laughter and heart. 💙

Happy Friday folks, latest podcast ep now live. This week we get to know comedian Ashley Fils-Aime, it’s a hell of a sto...
06/11/2025

Happy Friday folks, latest podcast ep now live. This week we get to know comedian Ashley Fils-Aime, it’s a hell of a story. We also chat about the use of dark material and crowd work. Wrap your ears around it. Have a great day…

Podcast Episode · The Laughter Clinic · 06/11/2025 · 1h 1m

Today’s Laughter Clinic was for the amazing counsellors and support staff at DRUG ARM. What an incredible bunch of peopl...
06/11/2025

Today’s Laughter Clinic was for the amazing counsellors and support staff at DRUG ARM. What an incredible bunch of people doing such an important job.

Hey folks, happy Friday.  Just letting you know that all of the podcast eps are filmed and available on our Youtube Chan...
31/10/2025

Hey folks, happy Friday.
Just letting you know that all of the podcast eps are filmed and available on our Youtube Channel as well.

The Laughter Clinic Podcast brings a refreshingly different approach to mental health education. Your host Mark McConville, is an Australian professional Com...

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