Life and Laughter

Aren't you tired of doing all the things, running yourself ragged to make other people happy? Do you feel the need for real connection and peace? In this episode, I talk about ways to slow our lives down and find value in humanity, kindness and cozy things. Thanks for listening. Please follow, share and review. LY

We all have experiences that haunt us; things that burden us with embarrassment, loss or regret. How do we work with those experiences so we don't have to carry them with us all the time? Listen and learn. Thanks for listening! Please share, follow, rate and review.

Autumn is a time to prepare for dark days, cold nights and inclement weather. Start now to create cozy spaces in your home that feel safe and comfortable so you can ride out the next few months in physical and mental warmth. Thanks for listening! Please rate, review and follow this podcast.

We've gone through all 78 tarot cards and explored their meanings; now we're ready to put our knowledge into action. In this episode, I'll talk about readings and spreads. I'll walk you through two 3-card spreads to help you gain confidence in your intuition and ability to read tarot. Thanks for joining me for this series!

We're digging into the earthy Pentacle cards this week, working through money, jobs, success and all things material. Thanks for listening!

There's no hiding when it comes to the Suit of Swords. These cards are immersed in brutal honesty, seeing through deception and allowing you to feel deep anguish and sorrow. The Swords can be a bit much, but we'll go through this together. Thanks for listening!

From the fiery wands to the watery cups, our Tarot adventure continues as we explore the Suit of Cups with all its emotion, creativity, daydreaming and flow. Thanks for listening!

After finishing the Major Arcana cards, we are jumping into the fire with the Suit of Wands. It's a feisty, burning energy that encourages you to take action, have confidence and be optimistic about your journey. Grab your cards and join me! Thanks for listening.

In this episode, we finish the Major Arcana, going through the final line from the Devil to the World. It's a journey toward becoming wise, connected and seeing the world with a clear vision. Thanks so much for listening!

In this episode, I work through the second line of the Tarot's Major Arcana, from Strength to Temperance. This line represents self-reflection, self-awareness and releasing the ego in order to move forward. Thanks for listening!

Let's get to know Tarot cards. These cards are fascinating to study, read, and understand. This 8-week series will go through all the cards, starting with the Foundational Cards of The Fool through The Chariot. Learn more about yourself and the world around you with the Tarot and come on the journey with me!

When we say "Namaste," we are recognizing the light in the people around us, but what does that mean? How can we get better at seeing the good in people? I talk about that in this episode. Thanks for listening!

My goal in this life is to become more spiritually connected. But I'm also human. That's quite the contradiction. This episode addresses how we can grow spiritually while still being these weird, emotional, imperfect human creatures. Thanks for listening!

How often do we blow past our accomplishments without taking the time to celebrate our growth? This episode talks about the festival of Lughnasa and how we need to celebrate the things we've done. We can find ways to bring in more joy and connection. Thanks for listening!

The world can be a bit much. It's easy to fall into fear, isolation, dread, anxiety and a chaotic mindset. But we don't have to live that way. Here are some tips for noticing and navigating the world around us - and how we can bring about change. Thanks for listening!

After writing my "Life & Laughter" column for more than 20 years, I've learned some stuff. I share those lessons with you in this podcast episode. Thanks so much for listening!

Sharing stories has connected people for tens of thousands of years. It's how we learn about each other. It's how we develop empathy, understanding and compassion. In this episode, I talk about ways to find your own stories to share with the people you love.

Many factors affect how the body functions, but an autoimmune disease really f*cks things up. This episode talks about how to treat yourself well, whether or not you have an autoimmune disease. Thank you for listening!

My daughter gave me Mac Barnett's book, "Make Believe." It's a conversation about the importance of good children's books, written by a wonderful children's book author. In this episode, we talk about stories, books and the complexities of childhood. I hope you listen and enjoy!

In this episode, we finish Merlin Sheldrake's "Entangled Life" with hope for the future, as researchers are working with fungi and mycelium to save the world! Thanks for listening!

In this episode, we continue Merlin Sheldrake's "Entangled Life." We're talking magic mushrooms, zombie fungi and LSD. Are they miracle cures for depression, fear and anxiety? You'll have to listen.

We continue exploring the amazing and microbial world of fungi. This week, we're talking slime mold and lichen, two tiny species that change the way we see the world. Thank you for listening! Please share, like and follow.

Let's learn about fungus! Merlin Sheldrake's fascinating book "Entangled Life" is about fungi, mushrooms, hyphae and mycelium. It's a wonderful dive into a kingdom we rarely explore. Thanks for listening!

In this episode, we finish "The Other Side of Change" by Maya Shankar, with Maya's own story about adapting to life's circumstances. I hope you can find connection, optimism, hope and joy as we finish this book. Thank you for listening.

The way we talk to ourselves, the stories we carry, have so much influence on how we see the world. As we continue with "The Other Side of Change," we hear stories from two women and how their inner stories influenced their lives. Thanks so much for listening! LY