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Anne Libera on How to Find Yourself Again Through Humor | EP 698

2025-12-04 · 61 min · episode 699 · 35 entities

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    Anne Libera on How to Find Yourself Again Through Humor | EP 698
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    author of Funnier: A New Theory for the Practice of Comedy
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  • → references startmattering.com website
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    Link in episode "Anne Libera on How to Find Yourself Again Through Humor | EP 698": https://startmattering.com/
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    Link in episode "Anne Libera on How to Find Yourself Again Through Humor | EP 698": https://matteringeffect.com/
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    Link in episode "Anne Libera on How to Find Yourself Again Through Humor | EP 698": https://johnrmiles.com/speaking
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    Link in episode "Anne Libera on How to Find Yourself Again Through Humor | EP 698": https://youmatterluma.com/
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    Link in episode "Anne Libera on How to Find Yourself Again Through Humor | EP 698": https://theignitedlife.net/
  • → references Starter Packs person
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    Link in episode "Anne Libera on How to Find Yourself Again Through Humor | EP 698": https://passionstruck.com/starter-packs
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    Link in episode "Anne Libera on How to Find Yourself Again Through Humor | EP 698": https://johnrmiles.com/
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    Link in episode "Anne Libera on How to Find Yourself Again Through Humor | EP 698": https://passionstruck.com/life-lessons-from-improv
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    Link in episode "Anne Libera on How to Find Yourself Again Through Humor | EP 698": https://theignitedlife.net/p/improv-skills-for-personal-growth

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  • mentioned startmattering.com website
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    Link in episode "Anne Libera on How to Find Yourself Again Through Humor | EP 698": https://startmattering.com/
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    Link in episode "Anne Libera on How to Find Yourself Again Through Humor | EP 698": https://matteringeffect.com/
  • mentioned Speaking website
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    Link in episode "Anne Libera on How to Find Yourself Again Through Humor | EP 698": https://johnrmiles.com/speaking
  • mentioned youmatterluma.com website
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    Link in episode "Anne Libera on How to Find Yourself Again Through Humor | EP 698": https://youmatterluma.com/
  • mentioned theignitedlife.net website
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    Link in episode "Anne Libera on How to Find Yourself Again Through Humor | EP 698": https://theignitedlife.net/
  • mentioned johnrmiles.com website
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    Link in episode "Anne Libera on How to Find Yourself Again Through Humor | EP 698": https://johnrmiles.com/
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    Link in episode "Anne Libera on How to Find Yourself Again Through Humor | EP 698": https://startmattering.com/
  • references matteringeffect.com website
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    Link in episode "Anne Libera on How to Find Yourself Again Through Humor | EP 698": https://matteringeffect.com/
  • references Speaking website
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    Link in episode "Anne Libera on How to Find Yourself Again Through Humor | EP 698": https://johnrmiles.com/speaking
  • references youmatterluma.com website
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    Link in episode "Anne Libera on How to Find Yourself Again Through Humor | EP 698": https://youmatterluma.com/
  • references theignitedlife.net website
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    Link in episode "Anne Libera on How to Find Yourself Again Through Humor | EP 698": https://theignitedlife.net/
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    Link in episode "Anne Libera on How to Find Yourself Again Through Humor | EP 698": https://johnrmiles.com/

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    Anne Libera on How to Find Yourself Again Through Humor | EP 698
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  • mentioned Mental Health person
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  • mentioned Starter Packs person
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    Link in episode "Anne Libera on How to Find Yourself Again Through Humor | EP 698": https://passionstruck.com/starter-packs
  • mentioned Life Lessons From Improv person
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    Link in episode "Anne Libera on How to Find Yourself Again Through Humor | EP 698": https://passionstruck.com/life-lessons-from-improv
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    Link in episode "Anne Libera on How to Find Yourself Again Through Humor | EP 698": https://theignitedlife.net/p/improv-skills-for-personal-growth
  • discusses Mental Health person
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  • references Starter Packs person
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    Link in episode "Anne Libera on How to Find Yourself Again Through Humor | EP 698": https://passionstruck.com/starter-packs
  • references Life Lessons From Improv person
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    Link in episode "Anne Libera on How to Find Yourself Again Through Humor | EP 698": https://passionstruck.com/life-lessons-from-improv
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    Link in episode "Anne Libera on How to Find Yourself Again Through Humor | EP 698": https://theignitedlife.net/p/improv-skills-for-personal-growth

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  • mentioned Health & Fitness concept
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  • mentioned Self-Improvement concept
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    Feed category: Self-Improvement
  • mentioned Alternative Health concept
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    Feed category: Alternative Health
  • discusses Education concept
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    Feed category: Education
  • discusses Health & Fitness concept
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  • discusses Self-Improvement concept
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  • discusses Alternative Health concept
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Episode description as stored
What if becoming who you want to be has less to do with control and more to do with letting go?In this insightful episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles sits down with Anne Libera, longtime Second City director, educator, and author of Funnier: A New Theory for the Practice of Comedy. Together, they explore how improvisation offers a powerful model for personal growth, creativity, and identity transformation.Anne’s work blends comedy, psychology, and human behavior. Drawing from decades at The Second City working with performers such as Stephen Colbert, Amy Poehler, Tim Meadows, and Jordan Peele, she reveals that improv is not ultimately about being funny. It is about presence, awareness, emotional flexibility, and learning to respond to life as it actually is, rather than how you wish it would be.This episode continues our December series, The Season of Becoming. It explores who we are in the moments in between when one version of our life is fading, and another has not yet taken shape.Get the full episode show notes here: https://passionstruck.com/life-lessons-from-improv/ Listen, Watch, and Go DeeperAll episode links are gathered here, including my books You Matter, Luma, and Passion Struck, The Ignited Life Substack, YouTube channels, and the Start Mattering apparel store: https://linktr.ee/John_R_Miles Download the Companion WorkbookThe Becoming Workbook: How to Let Go of Old Scripts and Step Into the Next Version of YourselfIncludes reflection prompts, identity exercises, and tools for loosening rigid thinking and building creative flexibility. https://www.theignitedlife.net/p/improv-skills-for-personal-growth In this episode, you will learn: Why improvisation is not about comedy. It is about attention, awareness, and responding to reality How humor helps us navigate discomfort, uncertainty, and identity change Why trying to control the scene often makes life harder How to practice Yes, and in real relationships Why reinvention requires play, curiosity, and emotional risk The psychology behind why we cling to scripts that no longer fit How to use comedic tools to expand your sense of identity and possibility Why becoming is not reinvention. It is responsiveness How to build creative confidence even if you do not consider yourself funny Support the MovementEveryone deserves to feel seen, valued, and like they matter.Show it. Wear it. Live it. https://StartMattering.com DisclaimerThe Passion Struck podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Passion Struck or its affiliates. This podcast is not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment from a licensed physician, therapist, or other qualified professional. Connect with John Pre-Order The Mattering Effect:  https://matteringeffect.com/ Book John to Speak: https://johnrmiles.com/speaking/ Keynotes, books, podcast, and resources:  https://linktr.ee/John_R_Miles Children’s Book — You Matter, Luma: https://youmatterluma.com/ Substack: https://www.theignitedlife.net/ Support the Movement : https://startmattering.com/. Every human deserves to feel seen, valued, and like they matter. Wear it. Live it. Show it. Disclaimer The Passion Struck podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Passion Struck or its affiliates. This podcast is not a substitute for professional medical or psychological advice. Pre-Order The Mattering Effect : https://matteringeffect.com/. Take the 90-second diagnostic to see if you're disappearing. Explore the Show : https://passionstruck.com/starter-packs/. New to Passion Struck? Start with the best episodes curated for you. Connect with John Website: https://johnrmiles.com Book John to Speak: https://johnrmiles.com/speaking/ Substack: https://www.theignitedlife.net/ Children’s Book — You Matter, Luma: https://youmatterluma.com/ Support t