655 – Why Humor Is a Critical Tool for Nurses in Challenging Situations – Karyn Buxman
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Welcome to another episode of the Legal Nurse Podcast, hosted by Pat Iyer, where we dive into the fascinating intersection of healthcare, law, and business. In this episode, Pat sits down with Karyn Buxman—registered nurse, neuro humorist, and global speaker—who brings a fresh and uplifting perspective on handling stress, burnout, and conflict through the power of humor. Karyn, known for her infectious enthusiasm and deep expertise, shares insights from her journey through the high-adrenaline landscapes of nursing, academia, and professional speaking.
Together, Pat and Karyn explore the critical role humor plays in managing the darker and more challenging aspects of health care and legal nurse consulting. Drawing from her research and years of experience, Karyn explains how laughter and reframing can help us navigate stressful situations, whether it’s dealing with traumatic events in the ER or confronting difficult conversations with clients and attorneys.
She introduces concepts such as “neuro humorism” and discusses the brain science behind humor, offering strategies for de-escalating tense interactions and maintaining resilience.
This episode isn’t just about laughter—it’s about practical tools for fostering creativity, building trust, and making positive choices in the face of adversity. Karyn and Pat discuss improv principles, effective communication techniques like “Yes, and…,” and the SCARE model for understanding brain threats.
Filled with relatable stories, actionable advice, and plenty of laughs, this session of the Legal Nurse Podcast will leave you feeling equipped to bring more humor—and health—into your work and life.
What you’ll learn in this episode on Why Humor Is a Critical Tool for Nurses in Challenging Situations
You’ll get the answers to these questions:
- What is a “neuro humorist” and how can understanding the intersection of humor and the brain benefit nurses and legal nurse consultants?
- How does humor help healthcare professionals—and specifically nurses—cope with stress, burnout, and high-pressure situations?
- What are the potential risks and benefits of using humor, including sarcasm, in challenging or emotionally charged professional interactions?
- How can techniques like improv and the SCARF (or SCARE) model be applied to de-escalate tense conversations with clients, particularly attorneys?
- Why is it more important to notice humor and appreciate funny moments, rather than focusing solely on being funny, in both health care and legal consulting?
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Your Presenter for Why Humor Is a Critical Tool for Nurses in Challenging Situations
Karyn Buxman
Karyn is a Nursepreneur, Neurohumorist, and proud ComicCon fanatic. She’s traveled the globe helping nurses shift from burnt out to fired up. When she’s not on this podcast, she’s with the guy who literally wrote the book on romance—yes, that’s her real-life leading man.
Connect with Karyn by email at karyn@karynbuxman.com or on https://Linktr.ee/KarynBuxman
Pat Iyer
Pat Iyer is a seasoned legal nurse consultant and business coach renowned for her expertise in guiding new legal nurse consultants to successfully break into the field. As the host of the Legal Nurse Podcast, Pat addresses critical challenges that legal nurse consultants face, such as difficulty in landing clients and lack of response from attorneys. Through her insightful episodes, she emphasizes the importance of effectively communicating one’s value to potential clients. With a wealth of experience, Pat has empowered countless consultants to overcome these hurdles and thrive in their careers.
Connect with Pat Iyer by email at patiyer@legalnusebusiness.com