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EPISODE · May 5, 2026 · 42 MIN

Shelly Belly | Starting Comedy Later in Life — and Making It Work

from I’m Fine, It’s Fine · host I'm Fine, It's Fine Podcast, Amber Autry, and Melanie Reese

Comedian Shelly Belly joins I’m Fine, It’s Fine to talk about growing up in a violent home, navigating family dynamics, and building a life on her own terms. She shares how she found her way into comedy later in life, what it looked like to raise kids while figuring things out herself, and the choices she made to break patterns in her family. The conversation also touches on forgiveness, self-worth, and starting something new without a traditional path.The rest of this conversation releases May 14 for our subscriber community.Subscribers get:* 2 additional bonus episodes each month (4 total!)* Guided Meditations* Live chats with Amber & Melanie* A community to connect with other fans of the podcast and share ideas for future episodes!Follow Us!📸 Instagram: @imfineitsfinepodcast🎤 Follow Amber: @amberautrycomedy🧠 Follow Melanie: @traumatherapynashville @melaniereeselmft🎥 Podcast recorded at Garden Groove in Nashville, TN This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit imfineitsfine.substack.com

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