Women on the Rise: Worms, Sprouts, and Laughter with Cathy Nesbitt
In this joyful and refreshingly unique episode of the Women on the Rise segment of the BFF Empowerment Podcast, host Blaque Diamond welcomes the vibrant and multi-passionate Kathy Nesbitt—a Canadian laughter yoga instructor, sprout grower, and worm composting advocate with a mission to change lives one giggle and one worm at a time.
Kathy shares her extraordinary journey from being terrified of worms to launching Kathy’s Crawly Composters, a business rooted in sustainability, education, and purpose. She dives into the magic of vermicomposting, the beauty of red wigglers, and how worm poop (a.k.a. “black gold”) can save the planet—one household at a time.
Blaque Diamond also explores Kathy’s discovery of laughter yoga, a practice she now shares weekly through her free online Laughter Club as a tool for stress relief, joy, and deep healing. She breaks down how laughter activates feel-good chemicals (D.O.S.E.: dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, and endorphins), why mirror neurons matter, and how we can laugh our way into better health—no jokes required.
And if worms and laughter weren’t enough, Kathy also teaches us about sprouting—growing your own nutrient-dense food on your kitchen counter. She explains how sprouts are biogenic, alkaline, and enzyme-rich—making them a powerful self-care food for all ages.
🌿 Get ready to laugh, learn, and look at worms, food scraps, and your own joy in a whole new light.
✨ Topics Covered:
• Why composting with worms is an act of empowerment
• How laughter yoga boosts your mental and physical health
• The benefits of eating sprouts daily for energy and longevity
• Tips for reducing stress and living with purpose
• Reclaiming human connection in a disconnected digital world
🎧 Join Kathy’s free Laughter Club every Tuesday at 9:30 AM ET via KathysClub.com and discover more on Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
🌱 “When we feel good, we do good."
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