Laughter and Libations

Text comments and questions here! This end-of-the-month episode begins with one of my favorite holiday libations--Dreamy Nog. It's my very tasty recipe. Try it! I walk you through the steps, and you can definitely make it in under five minutes. It will change your mind about non-dairy nogs! Celebrations this month include a shout out to homemade pie! Then, I rant about my drive from the city...

Text comments and questions here! Burnout is alive and well particularly at this time of the year. It's made more challenging due to the pandemic. If you're struggling with burnout from work, burnout from life, or burnout from anything else, you're not alone. I'm right there with you feeling it. This episode takes a humorous look at burnout and provides suggestions for recoveri...

Text comments and questions here! This end-of-the-month episode begins with another one of my favorite libations--a Caipirinha. I walk you through the steps to make it in under five minutes, and it's delicious! Then, I share celebrations including improvements with self-care and rant about champagne and chicken, which I don't even eat, and why my home is only 70 percent painted after thr...

Text comments and questions here! It's the holiday season, and this time of the year can be hard...for many reasons. This episode encourages you to find at least one personal tradition to help you increase laughter and joy, especially during this holiday season. I share one of my own personal traditions, and offer it as an example of something you can do just for you. Mentions Tea: Harvest Bl...

Text comments and questions here! This end-of-the-month episode begins with a new twist or perhaps I should say, a new shake. If you're in the mood for a tasty martini, you'll want to get your ingredients ready and listen at home. I walk you through the steps to make one of my favorite libations--a French Martini. I share the basic recipe and slow down enough for you make it with me. Try...

Text comments and questions here! This episode continues the discussion about self-love. I ask you to get a little uncomfortable and explore what it would be like to not have your special someone who loves you around. It's an exercise to drive home the importance of cultivating healthy, self-love. Mentions Tea: Echinacea Immune Support by Yogi Connect with me Subscribe * Follow * Rate * Comme...

Text comments and questions here! This month was a difficult one for me and many in my circle. I was reminded once again that life is fragile and precious. I was reminded that life is not something to take for granted. With this in mind, I prompt you to reflect on your health and celebrate what is going well for you right now.  I really needed a bit of uplifting myself, and it was wonderful to lau...

Text comments and questions here! This episode is about self-love, and it's a reminder that someone else loving you is not a replacement for you loving yourself. There's no getting around it. It's easy to get wrapped up in the love you receive from someone else, but there's the reality that this person may not always be there. So what do you do then? Connect with me Subscribe *...

Text comments and questions here! This month I talk about dealing with rainy days and not sharing the best watermelon of the summer. I celebrate my Grandmother, who turned 93 this month! Then, I do a couple of mini rants about not receiving my first wine shipment from Winc and the gnat that has become my shadow. Then, I go big with a rant about my love of bread and the woes of giving it up...at le...

Text comments and questions here! This episode is about self-care and its connection to self-awareness and intentional actions. These are the same things I talk about that are needed to increase laughter and joy in your life. You'll also learn about what I call Mirror Self-Love. I give it a test try and challenge you to try it, too. Mentions Blog Post: https://laughterandlibations.com/f/reduc...

Text comments and questions here! This month I talk about how the so-called little things in life can really make the biggest difference. I rant about the humidity and hair as well as my adventures with food at a buffet, and I take time to break down my answer to a question about self-care.  Laughing Matters is published at the end of each month. It's the end-of-the-month highlights and inclu...

Text comments and questions here! This episode is about taking charge of your own laughter. There's no need to wait for something funny to happen. There's no need to wait for someone else to do something or say something funny. You can decide when, where, and why you laugh. I share four easy ways to get started. Mentions Wine: Rosé by UNDERWOOD Connect with me Subscribe * Follow * Rate *...

Text comments and questions here! This month features a rant about the transition we find ourselves in as mask mandates go away and COVID-19 vaccination statistics seem to suggest that all is safe and well. I review available data and share my perspectives. I rant a bit about the Atlanta traffic and offer a couple of tips for travelers passing through the area. Hint. Hint. Patience will will win e...

Text comments and questions here! This episode is about one of the health benefits of laughter. Did you know that anticipating laughter can help reduce stress? Anticipating is looking forward to something or expecting something. That something hasn't even happened yet. Imagine that. Anticipating laughter may be just as powerful as actually laughing. Mentions Coffee: Not Too Sweet by SToK Arti...

Text comments and questions here! This month features a rant about my transition from gym membership to home workouts with Tonal. I also answer questions about how I track the number of times I laugh each day and what to do to laugh more if you’re a person who doesn’t like watching television. Laughing Matters is published at the end of each month. It's the end-of-the-month highlights and inc...

Text comments and questions here! This episode is about taking simple actions--intentional actions--to help release emotions that can act as a barrier to experiencing joy. I talk about how physical activities help me shift and jump-start joy. Mentions Tea: Love by Pukka Connect with me Subscribe * Follow * Rate * Comment Twitter @laughsandlibs  Instagram @laughterandlibations laughterandlibations....

Text comments and questions here! This episode is a tough one for me because I talk about my thoughts and feelings related to the senseless loss of lives, which has become far too common. I merely scratch the surface, but I cover enough for you to know my perspective. I talk about anger and fear, and I offer a reminder about the importance of defining and knowing your own value regardless of what&...

Text comments and questions here! This month features rants about my surprise root canal and my husband's unique perspective about it as well as my thoughts about how he became a minimalist in one afternoon. I also answer a few questions of my own this time. I dare you to ask me a question for April! Laughing Matters is published at the end of each month. It's the end-of-the-month highli...

Text comments and questions here! This episode builds on Episode #4: How Many Times Did You Laugh Today?  and Episode #6:  What's Your Starting Point?.  In February, I set an initial goal to double the number of times I laugh in a day within a month. I share my progress. Spoiler alert! I didn't make it! Listen to learn why and hear about critical insights gained through self-observation....

Text comments and questions here! This episode builds on a previous one, Episode #4: How Many Times Did You Laugh Today? If you’ve been listening, you already know the number of times you typically laugh each day. If this is your first time listening, you’ll find it helpful to go back to the beginning. The episodes are short. It won’t take much time to catch up. Be sure to listen for a tip in Epis...

Text comments and questions here! This month features rants about all the things typically done wrong when you have your blood pressure taken during medical appointments and thermostat wars at home. I share my recipe for a libation I like to call Sunny Honey! I also answer a question from a listener who feels anxious about starting a new job and taking on a leadership position.  Laughing Matters i...

Text comments and questions here! This episode is about taking the first step to increase your awareness of the presence of laugher in your life. Increase the laughter. Increase the joy. How will you know you've increased the laughter in your life, if you don't know how much is present in your life today? Question: How many times did you laugh today? Listen for a tip to help you get your...

Text comments and questions here! Laughing Matters is published on the last day of each month. It's best thought of as the end-of-the-month highlights. It includes three segments: celebrations, rants, and questions and answers. Celebrations are about intentionally forming a habit of noticing and acknowledging the good in you, in your life, and in your sphere of influence. Rants are about anyt...

Text comments and questions here! This episode is about coping with anxiety, which can be triggered at any time. You'll hear about a real experience and actions taken to help ease the symptoms--racing thoughts, dizziness, and fear. Listen for lessons learned and tips you may find useful in similar situations.  You'll hear about how a little laughter can help. Mentions Tea: Night Time Tea...

Text comments and questions here! This inaugural episode covers the first things you need to know about this podcast: Who I am, why I'm doing this, and why you should listen and join me on this journey, which is about increasing joy in your life. Connect with me Subscribe * Follow * Rate * Comment Twitter @laughsandlibs  Instagram @laughterandlibations laughterandlibations.com