Learning to laugh at life is healthy and helps you find the joy in your everyday routine. Dr. Lynette Charity joins the show to speak with Kelly and Maria about her outlook on life as an anesthesiologist turned standup comedian and all of the many obstacles she’s overcome to get there. Have something to share with the hosts? Email it to hello@championsmojo.com.MORE ABOUT DR. LYNETTE CHARITYLynette Charity, MD, is a medical expert and Board-Certified in Anesthesiology with over 40 years of experience. She’s also a keynote speaker, humorist and author. As a young girl growing up in the segregated South, Lynette dealt with discrimination on her path to becoming a medical doctor. She persevered and now wants to “wake people up” to go after their dreams through sharing her story of overcoming obstacles of racial bias, gender bias and age bias. She often uses humor to deliver her message.Episode Topics and MentionsBrown vs. the Board of EducationVirginiaBen Casey TV showJim GaffaganWanda SykesSegregationChatham UniversityDepressionTraumaStandup comedyBikram yogaMassagesFind your funny in everyday lifeLoving vs. VirginiaMildred and Richard LovingSeasonal Affective DisorderTakeawaysMaria Laughter is so important - it is a valuable tool, especially when you are under pressure. No one is going to hand you anything. Goals take hard work to achieve.KellyBe your authentic self. It is so freeing.Let negativity go. Decide to let the negativity go and just tap into who you are and what you believe instead. Quote of the Week"It's hard to be depressed when you are laughing. You don't have to tell jokes to laugh. Just focus on the little things that are funny in life -- and there are plenty of them." -- Dr. Lynette CharitySubscribe to the Champion's Mojo podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Play. Have something you want to share with us? Email it to hello@championsmojo.com.Email us at HELLO@ChampionsMojo.com. Opinions discussed are not medical advice, please seek a medical professional for your own health concerns. You can learn more about the Host and Founder of Champions Mojo at www.KellyPalace.com