Serious Results. Delivered with Laughter.
Katy delivers laughter-powered keynotes that help educators, healthcare pros, and corporate teams feel better, work better, and connect better, without cheesy icebreakers or trust falls.
Who’s Laughing Now? (Hint: The Ones Who Brought Katy In)
Booking Katy isn’t just checking a box on your event to-do list—it’s bringing in a speaker who gets people laughing, thinking, and actually feeling better by the time they leave. She combines real-world experience, heartfelt stories, and practical tools into sessions your audience will talk about long after the applause fades (and yes, they’ll be laughing in the hallway).
Keynotes that blend science, heart, and humor—without the fluff
Tools and takeaways your team can actually use
Laughter that’s contagious—in the best way
Customizable content for healthcare, education, and corporate teams
Engagement that sticks (even with the tough crowds)
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Katy’s mission goes beyond the stage. Whether you want a quick mindset shift, a tool for your students, or a little laughter in your earbuds—she’s got something for you.
Speaking & Workshops
Dynamic sessions designed to reduce stress and boost morale through engaging laughter and wellness techniques.
Books & Resources
Explore Katy's insightful books & resources to discover practical tools for bringing more laughter and happiness into your life.
Meditations & Courses
Short, impactful courses that teach practical strategies for cultivating joy and managing stress in everyday life.
Why Choose Katy? Because Your Team Deserves to Feel Good Again.
Laughter isn’t just a good time; it’s good science. Katy’s sessions are rooted in real results, delivering stress relief, connection, and culture shifts that stick.
Rebuild Team Trust & Collaboration
Laughter yoga, humor-based workshops, and positivity training help teams bond, reconnect, and actually enjoy working together again—without the cheesy icebreakers.
reduce workplace stress
One 45-minute Laughter Yoga session can lower stress by up to 65%. Laughter boosts morale, clears mental fog, and helps your people show up as their best selves.
Refresh Energy & Boost Clarity
Laughter increases oxygen intake by 25%, fueling the brain and body for sharper thinking, better problem-solving, and more energized teams.
Download Your D-Stress Cheatsheet (it's free!)
Simple tips to add more laughter, levity, and lightness into your day—even if everything feels like too much.
Bring the Power of Laughter to the People Who Need It Most
Let’s be real—stress didn’t start with COVID, but it sure escalated it. Healthcare teams, educators, and frontline staff have been carrying more than their share, and it’s taking a toll. Katy combines laughter, science, and soul to offer practical tools for managing stress, rebuilding connection, and helping people feel human again. Because stress is more than a feeling—it’s a risk factor. And ignoring it? That’s not an option anymore.
Meet Katy Maag, The Laughing Nurse with a Mission
Katy Maag knows a thing or two about stress—and how to shake it off. As a cardiac rehab nurse turned certified Laughter Yoga Teacher, she brings both science and soul to the work of helping people feel better, connect deeper, and maybe even laugh until they snort.
Her journey started in a high-intensity heart health program, where she noticed patients were overwhelmed, anxious, and struggling to stay motivated. So she traveled (literally) miles out of her way to study laughter therapy—and never looked back. Now known as The Laughing Nurse, Katy brings quick wit, high energy, and practical tools to every stage she steps on.
She’s presented for major organizations, advocated on Capitol Hill for cardiac rehab policy, and been nominated as a Nurse of Hope. But what really sets her apart? People don’t just learn in her sessions—they lighten up.
“I felt calmer and more energized after just one session.”
– Workshop Participant
Whether she’s supporting healthcare workers, lighting up a school auditorium, or leading a team through workplace stress, Katy’s message is simple: Laughter isn’t just feel-good fluff—it’s real, research-backed medicine.
De-Stress—On the House (And With a Few Laughs)
Grab your free De-Stress Cheatsheet from Katy, a.k.a. The Laughing Nurse. It’s packed with quick, practical ways to add more calm, connection, and lightheartedness into your day—no yoga mat or sense of humor required (but both help).