"A Beautiful, Radiant, Strong Koala" (An Interview with Hilary)
Release Date: 11/23/2020
"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)
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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:
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In this episode, Rich interviews Hilary and they talk about the challenges of parenting a child who doesn't reciprocate affection, how to not let your child's diagnosis become your identity, and how to navigate when having children presses "pause" on the rest of your life!
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