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It's Okay To Laugh
by Rich and Hilary Harris
Hi! We're Rich and Hilary, and we have a daughter with special needs named Jane.Loving someone with disabilities can be a rocky journey! We want listeners with special needs loved ones to know they're not alone. We also want to help listeners outside of the special needs lifestyle not feel too awkward about it. Because let's be honest, special needs can get SUPER weird.So whether you're a caretaker or just want to learn more, remember - it's okay to laugh!
Episodes
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"I Feel Like Frodo In Lord Of The Rings"
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...
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"A Real Doozy" (Lifelong Caregiving Plan??)
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?! Join us in this episode to find out! CONTACT US! IG: @hilaryharris_
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"I Don't Want To Explain Sex To ANY Five-Year-Old" (Maintaining Consistent Intimacy)
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. Do we kiss in front of our kids? Do we schedule times to "be intimate"? Should intimacy feel like hard work? Listen to find…
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Interview! with Lauren Lowery (Life Coach For Special Needs Families)
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! Lauren's website: lowerylifecoaching.com...
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"The Hamster On The Wheel Inside Of My Brain" (Mental Health - Anxiety)
Are you sick of talking/hearing about mental health yet? NO?? Then this episode is for YOU!! Hilary shares her experiences about dealing with anxiety, and Rich shares a little of his side of trying to support her. Hilary also shares some practical "do's" and "don't's" when it comes to dealing…
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"You Kinda Just Sat Back And Watched Me Do All Of It" (Advocacy)
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. Plus! -"Special needs in the media"! -We talk about crying! ... a LOT!...
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"It's Complicated" (Milestones)
Welcome back to SEASON 2 of It's Okay To Laugh! In this episode, we talk about the complicated nature of defining and celebrating milestones in the life of a special needs loved one. A.k.a., Jane had a birthday and we decided impromptu - in the middle of recording - to use this episode for our…
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"It's Not Depressing When You Just Own It" (Handling the Holidays)
Ever wondered what the HOLLY JOLLY HOLIDAYS hold for a special needs family? In this episode, we talk about our least-favorite Christmas songs and share tips we've learned about having a special needs family during the holiday season. We also have our first LISTENER "Special Needs Moment of the...
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"A Beautiful, Radiant, Strong Koala" (An Interview with Hilary)
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! 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…
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"Eff You, Lennox-Gastaut" (An Interview with Rich)
This episode has something for everyone: -People who have contracted a mild strain of COVID -People who have cussed out a mental disorder -All other people See? Literally EVERYONE. In honor of Rich's 30th birthday, Hilary interviews him about the ups & downs of being the dad to a little girl with...
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Interview! with Christina Pann, C.N. (Part 2)
In part 2 of our interview with Christina Pann, C.N., she tells us about the importance of activating our parasympathetic nervous system (say that 10 times fast), gives her input on some current health trends, and reminds us to offer ourselves compassion for all the trauma (a.k.a. CRAPOLA) our...
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Interview! with Christina Pann, C.N. (Part 1)
This week, we recorded an episode that was so good, we turned it into TWO episodes! Continuing the topic of health and wellness, we decided to interview our first guest, functional nutritionist Christina Pann! Christina is a close friend of ours, and after receiving a cancer diagnosis (spoiler…
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"I Made A Noodle Sandwich Once" (Health, Fitness, Nutrition)
**THANK YOU to everyone who donated to help us keep putting out new content! We've got some fun new stuff coming your way soon!** Do you enjoy Taco Bell beefy crunch burritos, but also want to live a long and healthy life? Are you allergic to sweating and hard work? Have you ever made a noodle...
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"Turns Out I've Got Baggage" (Things We Wish We Would Have Known)
Ever get yourself into a situation and think, "I wish someone would have warned me about this"? And by "situation", we mean "receiving an unexpected special needs diagnosis". And by "get yourself into", we mean, "blind-folded, pantsed, and sucker-punched by life". Metaphorically, of course. In…
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"Ussdetick. Esstethick? AESTHETIC." (Special Needs, But Make It Cute)
Did you know that most special needs equipment is clinically proven to be HECKA UGLY? And that's 100% unbiased fact, in our opinion. So in this episode, we figure out how to pronounce the word "aesthetic", and give tips on how to get creative with making a special needs space look & feel nice....
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"That Says A Lot About Jessica Simpson" (Special Needs Siblings)
Why the heck would parents with a special needs kid have MORE kids?! The decision to grow your family can be intimidating and complex. In this episode, we talk about our process (having 3 kids) and listen to some valuable stories of grown siblings of special needs adults. Contact us! IG:...
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"I like Being Taken To A Different World That's Not This One" (Coping)
In this episode, we give specific examples from our own lives of what can drive special needs families to cope on a regular basis. We also talk about how to take healthy steps in the coping process. Plus: -Guilty coping pleasures! -Caregiver fatigue! -"New Girl" parallels! -And more! Caregiver...
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"I Know What It's Like To Lose Your Mom; We Lost Our Dog" (How To Communicate With People Going Through Tragedy)
When 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…
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"We're Gonna Make Out In This Car Wash" (Marriage, Romance, and Sex)
Have you ever wondered how a couple with a special needs kid maintains the burning flame of sexual passion? Probably not! But in this episode, we're gonna talk about it anyway. We'll also talk about how our special needs daughter is NOT our first priority, and how we've worked through our…
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It's Okay To Laugh
Hi! We're Rich & Hilary, and we have a daughter with special needs named Jane. Loving someone with disabilities can be a rocky journey! We want listeners with special needs loved ones to know they're not alone. We also want to help listeners outside of the special needs lifestyle not feel too...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Hi! We're Rich and Hilary, and we have a daughter with special needs named Jane.Loving someone with disabilities can be a rocky journey! We want listeners with special needs loved ones to know they're not alone. We also want to help listeners outside of the special needs lifestyle not feel too awkward about it. Because let's be honest, special needs can get SUPER weird.So whether you're a caretaker or just want to learn more, remember - it's okay to laugh!
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