Laughter and Libations

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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?

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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 least for a little while.

Laughing Matters is published at the end of each month. It's the end-of-the-month highlights and 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 anything I find funny and want to share. Then, I wrap up by answering questions received from listeners throughout the month. I love questions! Reach out to me!

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Tea:
Stress Pure Green  by Yogi

Winc:
Wine Club I just signed up for this month

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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.

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Blog Post:
https://laughterandlibations.com/f/reduce-stress-with-laughter

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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 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 anything I find funny and want to share. Then, I wrap up by answering questions received from listeners throughout the month.

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Tea:
Stress Relief by Yogi

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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.

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Wine:
Rosé by UNDERWOOD

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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 every time. Then, I wrap up with my answer to a question from a listener who spends time alone and wonders how to increase joy.

Laughing Matters is published at the end of each month. It's the end-of-the-month highlights and 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 anything I find funny and want to share. Then, I wrap up by answering questions received from listeners throughout the month.

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Spirit:
Peach and Orange Blossom Vodka by Kettle One

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Guidance: Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People
Infographic: Choosing Safer Activities
Data: https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#vaccinations

Georgia Department of Public Health (GA DPH)
 Data: https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/3d8eea39f5c1443db1743a4cb8948a9c

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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.

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Coffee:
Not Too Sweet by SToK

Article:
"Anticipating A Laugh Reduces Our Stress Hormones" at sciencedaily.com

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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 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 anything I find funny and want to share. Then, I wrap up by answering questions received from listeners throughout the month.

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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.

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Tea:
Love by Pukka

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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's going on in the world.

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Herbal Tincture:
Valerian Root

Song:
I AM THAT I AM by Peter Tosh

Podcast:
UNDISTRACTED, Season 1, Episode 5, Interview with Nikki Giovanni

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