Enlighten Up - A Hilarapy Podcast

Sherry charms us with her no nonsense, right in your face, say it how it is comedy. She touches on something that resonated for both Lizzie and I and that is being ashamed of the wrong things - such as, HOW DARE YOU SAY I'M IN RECOVERY! I am a party animal. We live, we learn and we deeply encourage you to listen all the way to the end for this episode's challenge!  Learn more about how you ca...

Sarah embodies the Hilarapy Recovery Project with her humour, honesty, and full transparency on struggles and the inner thoughts of a woman in recovery. We promise you, she will keep you laughing and wanting more! She's also wrapping up our Season 2 - ending with a bang! Learn more about how you can heal with humour on the Hilarapy website Check out the Hilarapy Comedy Therapy Course Follow us on...

Lee charms and delights and stirs our imaginations as he discusses his childhood and trauma! His new catch phrase is, "Can you say trauma?" If you can, then you must have a listen! Learn more about how you can heal with humour on the Hilarapy website Check out the Hilarapy Comedy Therapy Course Follow us on Instagram and let us know how you're getting on with our "challenge of the episode"  @...

Christopher is the perfect HRP Graduate to walk us through the other side of the looking glass. This is an adventure of insanity, the stigma about being tough and capable, and the toll that active addiction can take on a person's mind and body. Christopher delights us with his crazy hijinks and wild tales...all we can say is, "Thank goodness he's in recovery!" Learn more about how you can heal wit...

Our own Madame Raven! The mystical and wondrous Denene enlightens us with tales of childhood and the days of yesteryear. Yodeling is NOT off limits here. We all come from somewhere, we all have a story - it's the owning of it that's so powerful. Learn more about how you can heal with humour https://hilarapy.com Check out the Hilarapy Comedy Therapy Course https://hilarapy.com/courses-3/

Jeand tackles the insanity of addiction, big picture thinking (some call it grandiosity) and cultural challenges while growing up in Canada. Learn more about how you can heal with humour https://hilarapy.com Check out the Hilarapy Comedy Therapy Course https://hilarapy.com/courses-3/

We are switching gears and catapulting into a new season! This season features our talented Hilarapy Recovery Project performers. Every performer is a person in long term recovery but we won't tell you their stories - they will! We are kickin' it off with Kate, our perfect starter into the world of therapy, comedy and recovery all melting together in one big kaleidoscope of high, blissful comedy w...

You do NOT want to miss this. If you listen to one - make it this one! We laughed so hard we actually drew tears!  Ever heard of an over-functioner? Are you one? Or are you an under-functioner? Lizzie and Karina, two self-proclaimed under-functioners have a blast listening to Angie's description about her over-functioning ways, dating woes, and the "transparency" of children.  Learn more...

Jen kicks us off with dating the perfect man ;) What is the perfect man - you'll just have to listen to find out!  Learn more about how you can heal with humour https://hilarapy.com Check out the Hilarapy Comedy Therapy Course https://hilarapy.com/courses-3/

Michele talks about being bisexual and non-monogamous and how if her depression had an age, it would have its driver's license by now. Learn more about how you can heal with humour https://hilarapy.com  Check out the Hilarapy Comedy Therapy Course https://hilarapy.com/courses-3/

Have you ever had issues with your phone face unlocking? Sarah knows ALL about that problem and has us rolling on the floor describing her situation. Also, she's vegan and put simply, better than us! Learn more about how you can heal with humour https://hilarapy.com  Check out the Hilarapy Comedy Therapy Course https://hilarapy.com/courses-3/

Marc's endearing tale of gender stereotypes and aging have us in stitches. From the manly man-purse and balding to discovering new things about yourself, Marc's set is both one of a kind and all of us wrapped up in one!  Learn more about how you can heal with humour https://hilarapy.com  Check out the Hilarapy Comedy Therapy Course https://hilarapy.com/courses-3/

Barb regales us with song and funny truths around being a random old lady, losing teeth and how society sees old people. We met Barb at the Pride Parade and we've loved her ever since.  Learn more about how you can heal with humour https://hilarapy.com  Check out the Hilarapy Comedy Therapy Course https://hilarapy.com/courses-3/

She glitters, she razzles, she dazzles! Shulamite is a mighty force to contend with and we couldn't be happier to bear witness to this force on state and off. Shulamite talks culture, a titch of trauma  (just the tip ;)) and she does it all with grace and style.  Learn more about how you can heal with humour https://hilarapy.com Check out the Hilarapy Comedy Therapy Course https://hilara...

Siobhan went off like a canon into the comedy scene and took everyone along for the ride. She recently won the prestigious Open Mic Competition at the White Rock Comedy & Buskers Festival for her raw, unflinchingly honest and hilarious comedy touching on subjects like masterbation (WHAT? Do women do that? LOL!) and just livin' life as Siobhan. Learn more about how you can heal with humour http...

Yumi talks about being Asian, dealing with Asian stereotypes, and how it plays into her life even though she was born in Canada.  Learn more about how you can heal with humour https://hilarapy.com Check out the Hilarapy Comedy Therapy Course https://hilarapy.com/courses-3/

Are you a bad bitch? If not, ya might want to be after listening to Ritu's set. Divorce, Stepping into forgiveness, and owning that shit - that's a bad bitch!  Ritu has a beautiful way of winning over everyone she speaks to and we think you'll see why after listening to this episode, brought to you with a whole lot of love and laughter. Learn more about how you can heal with humour https://hi...

Dating got you down? Never fear for we have Beth! Beth is going to talk for all of us who have ever attempted online dating. She also addresses the age old dillemma of "you can't please everybody" - what's a girl to do? Embrace it all!  Learn more about how you can heal with humour https://hilarapy.com  Check out the Hilarapy Comedy Therapy Course https://hilarapy.com/courses-3/

Ryan brings us his wit, charm and his mega-cool way of triumphing over body shame. RELATABLE! With topics like "My Big Beautiful Belly", having a "Gardener's Crack" (IYKYK) and the ladies that love body hair. We love him and we have a sneaking suspicion that you will too! Learn more about how you can heal with humour https://hilarapy.com  Check out the Hilarapy Comedy Therapy Course https://h...

Our first episode ever kicks off with Lizzie Allan and Karina Lauren talking life and healing through laughter. We are pleased to present a fabulous comedian and Hilarapy veteran - Kay! Kay touches on the joys of getting old ...something you can either relate to now or will eventually (with any luck!). Join us on this journey of healing the world with laughter and it starts here.