Recent episodes and blogs
Lost in Translation (And Kinda Loving it)
In this episode I talk about talking, and all the ways it is challenging me during my travel adventures
Cheese Blocks, Czech Humour, and the People Who Make Us Laugh
Listen in on my fun conversation with Monika - a young Czech woman who has a fabulous laugh and fun stories to tell about what laughter is teaching…
The “Copenhagen Crash” & 5 Lessons From 2 Months Alone
Two months into my six-month solo journey, I’ve found myself in Vienna, Austria - a completely unplanned stop following what I'm calling my "Copenhagen crash." In this episode, I’m reflecting on what happens when your body forces you to slow down, the art of going with the flow, and the surprising self-discoveries that come with wandering the world on your own.
Gallows Humour, Grief, and Grandma’s Zingers
Lina is a social worker who grew up steeped in Sami culture, and her approach to laughter can teaches us all the lessons of the value of humour in hard places. Her stories of will make you think, laugh, wince, and maybe call your grandmother.
Laughing Your Way Through Life, Orkney Island Style
On my travels through Scotland, I was fortunate enough to meet and get to stay with my guest, who is Laughter Revolution personified. I dare you to listen…
Built to last: What a dodgy knee taught me in Scotland
Somewhere between Edinburgh Airport and a set of stairs I had no business descending with a suitcase, I had a reckoning with my body. Specifically, with the part…
Quitting My Job + Two Naps a Day = Less Doing, More Being
Two years ago I walked away from a 20-year corporate career and gave myself permission to do nothing. Not zen nothing. Marla nothing, which my husband points out…
Your Suitcase Is Full: Unpacking the Shame We Carry
Have you ever felt completely paralyzed by something that should be simple? Packing a suitcase. Choosing an outfit. Showing up as yourself. If you’ve ever spiralled over what…
Why “Being Responsible” Might Just Be Fear in a Trench Coat
Got a very convincing list of reasons why you can’t do the thing you want? This episode is for you. Hit play. You have a list. A very…
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