Today we're talking about the POWER of showing up—literally.

Here’s what you’ll hear:

1️⃣ The Late Dr. Charles Stanley said connection isn’t optional—it’s vital. Cathrine shares how his words shaped her view of relationships. 👨🏽‍⚕️📚

2️⃣ Tracy breaks down a powerful 2023 study showing that in-person connection boosted happiness way more than video chats or texts. Zoom has its place, but our brains want the real deal! 🧠❤️

3️⃣ Intentional connection—we get real about making time:

💡 Inspiration from Scripture:

“And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together… but encouraging one another…”

Who do you need to connect with in person today?

You’ll both be better for it. Laugh Anyway. 🤗😂

Feeling discouraged? Overwhelmed? Gassy? (You have to listen to this episode to understand the gassy part!) 😂 You’re in good company.

In this episode, Tracy and Cathrine get real (and ridiculous) about what to do when life is a lot. Whether you're in a tough season or just having one of those blah-for-no-reason days, this episode is your practical pep talk—with stories, scripture, and some side-splitting laughter. Yes, wheezing too!

Here’s what’s inside:

✅ Texting our daily Top 10 Thankful List

✅ Memes that crack us up when life feels heavy

✅ Just being present—a quiet listener is sometimes the best gift

✅ Scripture + prayer at the right time

We need encouragement too! 🧡

🎧 Listen now—and don’t forget to laugh anyway.

🎙️ Episode 228: “Vacationing with Adult Kids”

🚗 ✈️  It’s a special kind of chaos, folks.

In this episode, Cathrine shares her Michigan mishaps, Tracy spills the Georgia tea (spoiler alert: no ghosts were spotted, but drama was), and together they recount the realities of traveling with adult children.

From TSA misunderstandings to parking fines, chicken-gate to haunted tours with zero hauntings, and Adam’s free-range audio choices—this episode is jam-packed with laugh-out-loud moments and actually helpful travel tips.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Whether your grown kids are your favorite travel buddies or your favorite reason to book separate flights—this one's for you.

💡 Tracy’s Pitfall Prevention Tips for Traveling with Adult Kids:

Expectations Are Everything – Clarify the vibe: chill or tourist-mode?

Divide and Delegate – Everyone hauls their own stuff (and loses it, too).

Book Smart – Remember the Alamo… but don’t book with them.

Use Communication Tools – Notes, pins, group texts = sanity savers.

Build in Downtime – Don’t overpack the schedule—or the emotional luggage.

Pack Earbuds. Seriously. – Looking at you, Adam.

Laugh Anyway – The mishaps are tomorrow’s best stories. Trust us.

📖 Scriptures for the Journey:

Deuteronomy 6:6–7 – “Impress them on your children...” (Yes, even the adult ones.)

Ephesians 4:32 – “Be kind and compassionate to one another…” Especially when your parking ticket is $45.

💬 Final Thoughts:

🎧 Listen now and tell us: What’s your best (or worst) family vacation story?

📢 CTA:

🎙️ Episode 227: Marriage Maintenance – Laughing Through the Bumps

Marriage isn’t all candlelit dinners and couple’s massages—it’s chewed-off fingernails on the floor 🧟‍♂️, nose-blowing symphonies 🎺, and communication glitches that could power a sitcom. In this episode, we unpack the everyday bumps of long-term relationships and how laughter can be the ultimate suspension system. 🚗💨

💬 In this episode:

Why relationship "bumps" are normal (yes, even the weird ones 🤪)

How humor diffuses tension (spoiler: dead plants may be involved 🌿🪦)

Tracy and Cathrine share their favorite marriage maintenance tools that keep love from going flat 🛠️💕

🛠️ Marriage Maintenance Tips:

📆 Schedule the tune-ups

😆 Laugh at yourself first

😂 Use inside jokes as glue

🔄 Reframe arguments with humor

🥊 Fight fair, joke fairer (know when funny helps vs. hurts)

📖 Scripture of the Week:

👉 Call to Action:

🎙️ Episode 226: Did you know? Interesting Random Fun Facts – Leg Hair, Belly Buttons & Other Body Surprises

Ready to laugh and say “WAIT—what?!” We’re diving into the weird and wonderful facts about the human body that will make you marvel at how God made you (and maybe check your leg hair situation).

👵 Cathrine reveals her daily shaving drama—three hairs per pore, y’all.

🔬 We cover:

📖 Spiritual Takeaway:

🎯 Call to Action:

😂 Life happens.

The Tylenol Painkiller Story: One Crime, Countless Ripples 💊💔

In this gripping episode of Life Happens, Laugh Anyway, we’re taking a sharp turn into the true crime world (like we sometimes do) to talk about the chilling 1982 Tylenol murders—a case that shook America and changed consumer safety forever. 💥

Inspired by the documentary Painkiller: the Tylenol Murders, we cover:

What exactly happened when seven innocent people died after taking Tylenol 💀

The man behind the extortion letter—James Lewis—and his shady rap sheet 🕵️‍♂️

What life was like in 1982 before fear crept into our medicine cabinets 🧼📺🎶

How this crime redefined public trust and the safety measures we now take for granted 🛡️

But, we don’t stop there.

We dig deep into the value of a single life with a powerful passage from Luke 12:6–7 📖, and reflect on how God sees and cherishes each person—even in the midst of evil. 💛

🎬 Pop culture and fun trivia from 1982 (Cathrine got them mostly right. Muffin too.)

🔍 A breakdown of the murders, the investigation, and the unanswered questions

✝️ A faith-based perspective on the worth of a single human life

📣 A call to action: How we can honor life today in a world that too often devalues it

“Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God... you are worth more than many sparrows.”

Today, be intentional about showing someone they matter. A kind word, a check-in, or just being present can make a powerful difference. ❤️

Or… honor the lives lost by living yours more alert, more grateful, and more compassionate. 🕯️

If this episode moved you—or gave you goosebumps—share it with a friend and leave us a review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Aches and pains with no explanation? 🦴 Waking up sore when all you did was sleep? 😩 Welcome to midlife! But don’t worry—we’re not just complaining today. We’re getting practical, honest, and yes...a little snarky about how to prevent those annoying aches and pains as we age. 👟💪

In this episode, we dig into:

🔸 What happens to hormones between 35–55 (hint: it’s not fun)

💡 Bottom line: Aging is inevitable. Falling apart is optional.

🎙 Episode 223 – How to Enjoy Your Life Through Humor

This episode is laugh-out-loud and full of truth! In the final installment of our “How to Enjoy Your Life” series, we’re talking about how humor has helped us survive the chaos of parenting, marriage, health scares, and even AI-generated profile pictures that were… well, hilariously wrong. 🤦‍♀️😂

👩‍⚕️ ER Update:

📚 Series Recap:

Health & Wellbeing

The “Let Them” Theory & Relationships

Finances

Purpose

Taking Responsibility

Faith & Spirituality

And now—Humor

🤣 Segment 1: Humor That Helped Us Survive

Cathrine’s infamous pedicure panic story

Tracy’s Christmas tree carwash catastrophe

The time dirty laundry turned into dirty underwear at church

And how AI tried to “help” us with wild makeovers: Tracy with 50 extra pounds and a tooth gap, Cathrine with no hair and a tiny head.

😂 Segment 2: Everyday Humor Habits

How we intentionally make space for laughter:

🌟 Segment 3: Encouragement for YOU

Swap one news scroll for a 5-minute comedy clip

Rewatch your favorite funny movie

Call a friend who always makes you laugh

🙏 Segment 4: Humor + Faith

Psalm 126:2 – “Our mouths were filled with laughter…”

Proverbs 17:22 – “A joyful heart is good medicine.”

Philippians 4:4 – “Rejoice in the Lord always.”

Ecclesiastes 8:15 – “So I commend the enjoyment of life…”

📧 Get Tracy’s Humor Consumer Playlist!

Don’t underestimate the power of a giggle, a snort, or a belly laugh. Life will always be unpredictable—but when we choose joy and sprinkle in humor, we really can enjoy our lives anyway.

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