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Life got you down? What if you could laugh anyway? Christian comedian Tracy DeGraaf (along with her bff Cathrine) will drop weekly episodes (Wednesdays) on topics you care about like how your marriage can survive your husband’s loud chewing, how you can laugh about your kids driving you nuts, and how to scoff off those lady whiskers and not worry about your Howdy Doody sleep wrinkle. Tracy and Cathrine have been next door neighbors and besties for over 20 years. They survived the Great Recession, teenage years, disappointment, health crisis, depression and other stuff that sucks. They have truly learned the secret of Life Happens Laugh Anyway. At the end of each episode, the ladies will point you to faith in Jesus Christ as the ultimate answer regardless of how weird life gets.
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Thursday Jan 14, 2021
Episode 3: Hijacker Hormones: Are you a hostage?
Thursday Jan 14, 2021
Thursday Jan 14, 2021
Hey Humor Consumers,
In Episode 3 of Life Happens Laugh Anyway author and comedian we talk about the challenges of navigating the rollercoaster of female hormones.
- Pregnancy hormone hijacking (audio clip of pregnancy meltdown)
- Tracy yells at a grown man
- Lady Whiskers
- Hormones, libido and soup
- Tips for managing stress
Inspiration: Deuteronomy 31:8
If you enjoyed this episode, you can help others find our podcast by leaving a five star review, so please do that. :0)
For more information about author comedian Tracy DeGraaf and to purchase her book and merchandise go to https://tracydegraaf.com/
Virtual Hugs,
Tracy and Cathrine
p.s. Steady as she goes ol' gal!
Thursday Jan 14, 2021
Episode 2: Epic Mom Fails
Thursday Jan 14, 2021
Thursday Jan 14, 2021
Hey Humor Consumers,
Wow! Episode 2 is a doozy. Who hasn't had an 'epic' mom fail? We all have.
In this episode of the Life Happens Laugh Anyway Podcast, we discuss...
- Social pressure and comparison
- Differences throughout the ages
- Forgetting kids at cheerleading practice and more
- Social isolation and how to overcome it (even during a pandemic).
- Ideas from a TedTalk from Dr. Sheryl Ziegler, author of Mommy Burnout
We also share some tips and truths about failures and how to overcome them.
Our spiritual encouragement comes from Isaiah 43:18-19
Want to consume more humor? You can purchase Tracy's book and check out more about her comedy and ministry on at https://tracydegraaf.com/
Thanks for listening. If you enjoyed this episode, please let us know by leaving a 5 star review.
Virtual Hugs,
Tracy & Cathrine
Copyright Tracy DeGraaf All Rights Reserved
p.s. Remember, it's not failure....it's feedback. Hang in there moms.
Thursday Jan 14, 2021
Episode 1: Funniest ER trips and what we learned
Thursday Jan 14, 2021
Thursday Jan 14, 2021
In this inaugural episode of Life Happens Laugh Anyway, author and stand-up comedian Tracy DeGraaf and her bff Cathrine discuss humorous visits to the Emergency Room. They also provide tips and tricks on how to make ER trips less stressful.
- Icy face-plant into a gravel driveway, fake heart attacks, and a real appendicitis attack.
- Top reasons people go to the ER
- Quick facts about the ER.
- Survival tips for anyone going to the ER
- When to go to the ER
You can purchase Tracy's book and check out more about her comedy and ministry on at https://tracydegraaf.com/
Thanks for listening. If you enjoyed this episode, please let us know by leaving a 5 star review.
Thursday Jan 14, 2021
Prequel Episode: How Tracy and Cathrine met and why launching a podcast.
Thursday Jan 14, 2021
Thursday Jan 14, 2021
Hey Humor Consumers,
Welcome to our podcast! I am comedian, Tracy DeGraaf and I host this show along with my bestie, Cathrine Schipman.
In this abbreviated episode of the Life Happens Laugh Anyway Podcast, we share...
- How we met on the day before 9/11.
- What we thought of each other back then.
- How we do life together and our families have even moved twice so that we could still live on the same street. (Yes, we are THAT committed to being neighbors and our husbands are friends too.)
Want to consume more humor? You can purchase Tracy's book and check out more about her comedy and ministry on at https://tracydegraaf.com/
Thanks for listening. If you enjoyed this episode, please let us know by leaving a 5 star review.
Virtual Hugs,
Tracy & Cathrine
Copyright Tracy DeGraaf All Rights Reserved
p.s. We hope you love the podcast and that it brings you a little info in an entertaining way and most of all, that you leave each episode with spiritual encouragement.