"I Know What It's Like To Lose Your Mom; We Lost Our Dog" (How To Communicate With People Going Through Tragedy)
Release Date: 08/25/2020
"I Feel Like Frodo In Lord Of The Rings"
It's Okay To Laugh
SURPRISE!! We're still alive! And we're here to talk about how J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit" speak to us on a deep level as special needs parents. So if you're a special needs parent, a Tolkien lover, or just someone who might enjoy two nerds making the ridiculous comparison that one man's beloved WWI-inspired fantasy epic is even remotely like parenting a special needs child, THIS EPISODE IS FOR YOU!! CONTACT US! IG: @hilaryharris_
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"A Real Doozy" (Lifelong Caregiving Plan??)
It's Okay To Laugh
We're back! And we're answering a doozy of a question... have we ever thought about how Jane will be cared for when we're ELDERLY and INFIRM?! ...OR DEAD?!?
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"I Don't Want To Explain Sex To ANY Five-Year-Old" (Maintaining Consistent Intimacy)
It's Okay To Laugh
In this episode, Rich and Hilary awkwardly attempt to answer a listener's question about maintaining intimacy as parents of small, needy and/or special needs-y children.
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Interview! with Lauren Lowery (Life Coach For Special Needs Families)
It's Okay To Laugh
In this episode, we interview Lauren Lowery, a life coach for special needs families. This is a very insightful conversation both for parents of special needs children and for anyone who knows and loves someone with special needs. We hope you enjoy it!
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"The Hamster On The Wheel Inside Of My Brain" (Mental Health - Anxiety)
It's Okay To Laugh
Are you sick of talking/hearing about mental health yet? NO?? Then this episode is for YOU!!
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"You Kinda Just Sat Back And Watched Me Do All Of It" (Advocacy)
It's Okay To Laugh
In this episode, we talk about advocacy! Hilary advocates for a special needs swing in our local park, and Rich advocates for himself when Hilary says he did nothing in the process! Love, laughter, and mutual respect abound.
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"It's Complicated" (Milestones)
It's Okay To Laugh
Welcome back to SEASON 2 of It's Okay To Laugh!
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"It's Not Depressing When You Just Own It" (Handling the Holidays)
It's Okay To Laugh
Ever wondered what the HOLLY JOLLY HOLIDAYS hold for a special needs family?
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"A Beautiful, Radiant, Strong Koala" (An Interview with Hilary)
It's Okay To Laugh
Last episode Hilary interviewed Rich, and we had such a good time and got such a good response that we decided to turn the tables this time!
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"Eff You, Lennox-Gastaut" (An Interview with Rich)
It's Okay To Laugh
This episode has something for everyone:
info_outlineWhen tragedy strikes someone, it's natural to want to comfort them. Most people mean well, but oh boy can they say some stupid things!
In this episode:
How to not be that person who says stupid things!
The healthy way to sit in trauma and not run from it!
The smart way to connect with someone about their special needs loved one!
How to not compare a pet with a suffering / deceased loved one!
Contact us!
Gmail: [email protected]
IG: hilaryharris_