What Happens When Therapists Try Stand-Up Comedy? with Juda Alcabes The Improv Therapist

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The Gabi Koyenov Podcast - The Official Podcast of The Men's Therapy Studio

Gabi Koyenov

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I’m Gabi Koyenov, a therapist and storyteller, diving into life's mysteries and the human journey. Growing up on the streets of Queens has taught me to have lots of heart and cunning. Raised by immigrant parents that valued education, when it was time to go to high school, I went to a private jewish school I was not ready for. The culture-shock made me fascinated by why people are different. I began devouring every YouTube video on the subject like a hungry lion cub. This, and working with my own high school counselor lit a fire in me. I quickly became the go to guy for anyone needing help.

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What Happens When Therapists Try Stand-Up Comedy? with Juda Alcabes The Improv Therapist

The Gabi Koyenov Podcast - The Official Podcast of The Men's Therapy Studio

1 hour 14 minutes 53 seconds

5 months ago

What Happens When Therapists Try Stand-Up Comedy? with Juda Alcabes The Improv Therapist

In this refreshingly candid episode of The Gabi Koyenov Podcast, I sit down with Juda Alcabes—therapist, stand-up comedian, and the mind behind The Improv Therapist. We explore the fascinating intersection of comedy and mental health, diving into how humor can be a powerful therapeutic tool when used with care and intention. From group therapy to one-on-one sessions, Juda shares how laughter can help clients disarm, connect, and heal.Our conversation spans a wide range of topics: the risks and rewards of using comedy in clinical settings, the rise of psychedelics in therapy, and the role of curiosity and creativity in emotional growth. Juda also opens up about his own therapeutic breakthroughs, including a surreal journey with his inner child and the transformative power of Gestalt supervision.We close with practical advice on public speaking, the path to becoming a therapist, and how rediscovering playfulness through improv can awaken deeper healing. Whether you’re a therapist, comedian, or simply someone fascinated by the power of human connection, this episode is packed with laughter, insight, and depth.

Juda Alcabes, The Improv Therapist, therapy and comedy, humor in therapy, stand-up therapy, group therapy humor, psychedelic therapy, Gestalt supervision, childhood healing, therapeutic breakthroughs, improv therapy, curiosity in education, public speaking tips, therapist life, comedians and therapy, Gabi Koyenov Podcast

Connect with Juda!Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_improvtherapist/#Connect with Gabi!Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/journey_with_gabi/Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2SoydqNskaV9wOra0Yh6Z3?si=d1891df9a822414cBook a session!The Men's Therapy Studiohttps://themenstherapystudio.com/00:00 Introduction: Therapists and Stand-Up Comedy01:30 The Intersection of Comedy and Therapy05:02 Group Therapy and Humor11:26 Unique Therapies and Their Challenges12:07 Psychedelics in Therapy18:07 Therapists as Modern-Day Wizards26:10 Personal Stories and Reflections37:48 A Surreal Journey with Childhood Self39:00 Therapeutic Breakthroughs and Gestalt Supervision41:19 The Path to Becoming a Therapist45:48 Stand-Up Comedy as Therapy50:32 Improv Therapy and Rediscovering Playfulness56:00 The Importance of Curiosity in Education01:03:20 Combining Therapy with Comedy01:09:33 Public Speaking Tips and Final Thoughts