Judi Olive
Meet Judi
"Laughter is one of the best medicines around for relieving stress and for creating a healthier spirit. And one of the greatest aspects is that it is totally free and can be done by anyone."
Byron Pulsifer
Best speaker, author, motivator, and dog Mom!
I am mental health registered nurse who served in the USAF Nurse Corps and continues to serve America's veterans at the Gainesville VA . I am a motivational speaker that moonlight as standup comedian, an AJN guest columnist, and a comedy writer. I have degrees in both nursing and journalism and have won awards for my involvement in case management and teaching the power of using humor in patient treatment. My most recent recognition in the profession is the prestigious Daisy Award for saving the life of a suicidal Veteran. What sets me apart in this industry, is that I have used humor to manage my own mental illness, depression, nurse burnout, and improve difficult relationships. As the cliché says, I have both talked the talk and walked the walk. That is why I can teach such serious, personal subject with humor.
I decided to start speaking about these subjects, when I realized my voice has power to change lives. I was quieted in my childhood from emotional abuse in a house of addiction. It affected my self-worth, self-esteem, and mood. I have been diagnosed with chronic depression and I went on life journey to heal. Through doctors, medication, counseling, journaling, acupuncture, whole health, healthy dieting, exercise, meditation, life coaching, eco therapy and acceptance therapy…I found my recipe to improve myself mentally, professionally, emotionally, and socially. My life now includes teaching others how I overcame such hardships. Humor has been a life line for me. Let me show you how! I will have you laughing, crying, and evaluating your own mental health.
