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Laughter and Libations
by Shawneille Campbell-Dunbar
The Laughter and Libations Podcast is about the intentional pursuit of joy. I'm challenging myself to be courageous and share my stories as I shake, stir, strain, steep, brew, and mix up my favorite libations and laugh my way into a more joyful life. I’ll share experiences that highlight self-care, self-discovery, laughter, and anything that can be a catalyst for increasing joy. Shawneille Campbell-Dunbar Creator and Host
Episodes
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Episode 128: Laughing Matters (September 2026)
Text comments and questions here! September was filled with celebrations including my loved ones' birthdays (mom, Woody, Brian, Alex, Arnold, and Chauncey) and my 17th wedding anniversary! There was much to celebrate on these special days. September also reminded me that every single day is...
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Episode 127: Laughing Matters (August 2026)
Text comments and questions here! This month's theme is about unexpected situations and the freedom to choose how to respond. Lately, the unexpected seems to be happening every day. It means we all get a chance to practice dealing with life's surprises. I share a few experiences with unexpected...
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Episode 126: Laughing Matters (July 2026)
Text comments and questions here! This month I'm talking about kindness. Acts of kindness have long-lasting effects. We take a few moments to celebrate them. I also share how I nearly drove my family crazy by insisting that we ditch the old coffee creamers for a healthier one. I share what…
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Episode 125: Laughing Matters (June 2026)
Text comments and questions here! I say, "Nothing is too small to celebrate." I've said this over and over. In this episode, I wonder about something big--an entire lifetime. How do you celebrate a someone's entire life? That's what we try to do, particularly when we lose a loved one. In this...
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Episode 124: Missing Dad
Text comments and questions here! June 23, 2026. Today would have been my father's 80th birthday. I miss him. May this episode lift up all who hear it. Episode 110 (Replay) This episode is dedicated to my father, Larry Campbell. On the occasion of his 79th birthday, we gathered together for an...
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Episode 123: Laughing Matters (May 2026)
Text comments and questions here! This month feels like the beginning of summer. I know we're not quite there based on the calendar. I don't care! It feels like summer to me, and I'm sure it's because I took a little vacation. Travel along with me to Scottsdale, Arizona. It was an adventure!...
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Episode 122: Laughing Matters (April 2026)
Text comments and questions here! This time in my life is really hard. I still struggle to find the words to describe this. I'm a writer. Yet, I fail to find the words for this. In the meantime, I continue forward in ways that I can. Perhaps you are facing something that's hard, too. If you are,...
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Episode 121: Laughing Matters (March 2026)
Text comments and questions here! Spring is the perfect time to let go of things you don't need anymore. What are you ready to let go of right now? Is it something tangible or intangible? Will you do it quickly or will you need a lengthy process? I decided to focus on something easy, and I…
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Episode 120: Focus Areas for 2026
Text comments and questions here! The energy for 2026 is fire! To me that means it's time for action! So, I'm sharing my focus areas for the year. I know it's February. Who cares? I didn't do it in January because I wasn't ready. I'm ready now. There's a lesson in this. Follow your own intuition....
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Episode 119: Laughing Matters (January 2026)
Text comments and questions here! Welcome to Season 6! I'm thrilled to continue this journey to increase laughter and joy in my life and in yours. I hope you laugh every time you listen, even when life seems too hard. This month has been some kind of something! I was sick for a few days and…
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Episode 118: Celebrating 5 Years of Podcasting!
Text comments and questions here! The Laughter and Libations Podcast turns 5 years old today! Yay! In honor of the day, I'm sharing five things that have changed about me since the beginning of this journey. Who knew there would be so many benefits? What's changed in five years? I have a natural...
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Episode 117: Bye Bye 2025
Text comments and questions here! Oh my goodness. We're just a few minutes away (supposedly) from 2026 in the EST. Human Beings make up so much stuff! Fine, whatever! You know time is not what we think it is, right? You know our calendars may not actually be accurate, right? This and a whole lot…
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Episode 116: What Shall I Do Now?
Text comments and questions here! This episode is perhaps the most difficult one I've published so far. This episode is about the loss of my father, the beginning of my journey without him, and the message that I know he'd share with anyone who is coping with the loss of a loved one. I didn't…
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Episode 115: Laughing Matters (October 2025)
Text comments and questions here! October has been a heavy month for me. Perhaps you can relate. This episode is meant to acknowledge this and encourage laughter to break through the heaviness and continue on this journey to increase joy in your life and those round you. It's the beginning of the...
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Episode 114: Laughing Matters (September 2025)
Text comments and questions here! This has been a month of many celebrations including birthdays for my mom (Vivian), husband (Woody), cousin (Brian), nephew (Alex), brother (Arnold), and brother-in-law (Chauncey). Happy Birthday to everyone! Also, Woody and I celebrated our 16th wedding...
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Episode 113 Laughing Matters (August 2025)
Text comments and questions here! It's crunch time for me as the end of the fiscal year comes into view. I'm doing everything possible to avoid burnout. One way is celebrating the small because all the little things add up big time! The smallest things can bring you peace, make you smile, lift…
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Episode 112: Laughing Matters (July 2025)
Text comments and questions here! This month has been a bumpy one for me, and I was reminded again about the importance of gratitude. It's possible to be grateful even when it's hard to smile or laugh. If you've been having a challenging time lately, this episode is for you. If you know someone…
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Episode 111: Laughing Matters (June 2025)
Text comments and questions here! It's time for the mid-year check in. My theme is feeling free this year. What does that look like? Listen and find out a few things I've been doing to feel free. You'll see it's little things that can make a big difference. Laughing Matters features the...
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Episode 110: Celebrations, Siblings, and Dad
Text comments and questions here! This episode is dedicated to my father, Larry Campbell. On the occasion of his 79th birthday, we gathered together for an entire weekend at my parents' home in Cartersville, Georgia. Yes, I was on location--in the country--for this recording. Yes, there are…
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Episode 109 Laughing Matters (May 2025)
Text comments and questions here! The sun is out after many days of rain! Get outside! Move your body! That's my advice right now. Last month I talked about feeling overwhelmed, and I continue in this episode because I was asked what to do. You aren't alone if you're feeling overwhelmed. Know…
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Episode 108: Laughing Matters (April 2025)
Text comments and questions here! If you've been feeling a little overwhelmed lately, you aren't alone. Me too! It's made it a bit challenging to answer simple questions like, "How are you?" Perhaps, like me, you need a reminder that there is always something to celebrate even when times are...
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Episode 107: Laughing Matters (March 2025)
Text comments and questions here! Special Note: Recorded on March 30, 2025. This month features a coffee adventure and a rant about hair trauma. We've all been there. Laughing Matters features the end-of-the-month highlights and includes four segments: celebrations, libation of the month, rants,...
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Episode 106: Feeling Free (March 2025)
Text comments and questions here! In this episode, I share the importance of internalizing goals, and how reading helps me feel free. Mentions: Coffee: Ginga Authors/Books: “Begin Again: James Baldwin’s America and Its Urgent Lessons for Our Own" by Eddie Glaude, Jr. "Dawn" and "Adulthood Rites"…
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Episode 105: Laughing Matters (February 2025)
Text comments and questions here! I'm on location at my parent's home, which is always a fun time, especially when I'm recording the podcast. This month has been filled with challenges for me. If you've been experiencing a few of your own, may this episode remind you that you are more than able…
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Episode 104: Feeling Free (February 2025)
Text comments and questions here! Feeling free is my personal guiding theme for the year. It can be difficult to do during a time like this when change is all around. I share one experience from this month that helped me get there. Mentions: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Fox Theater Alpha...
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Episode 103: Laughing Matters (January 2025)
Text comments and questions here! It's a new year and a new season! That's right. It's Season 5, and I'm starting off with a primer or reminder about the importance of celebrating and how forming a daily habit of celebrating the good stuff in your life can increase gratitude and joy. Then, I go...
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Episode 102: Podcasting Lessons and 2025 Goals
Text comments and questions here! I'm celebrating four years of podcasting this month! Thank you for supporting the podcast and giving me inspiration to continue sharing this journey to increase laughter and joy. In this episode, I share my top lessons learned from podcasting as well as my goals...
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Episode 101: Bye Bye 2024
Text comments and questions here! It's that time of year again! This is the final episode of Laughing Matters for 2024! It's been a year of extremes, and I'm still here! You're here, too. Let's celebrate! Let's mix up something yummy! Let's reflect on the experiences and lessons learned! Let's...
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Episode 100: Birthday Lessons
Text comments and questions here! I celebrated my birthday this month. It was on December 8th if you didn't know. It was an enlightening day. I got a glimpse of what the next year will bring, and I learned three lessons. Perhaps my lessons will help you in the coming year. Listen and find out!...
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Episode 99: Laughing Matters (November 2024)
Text comments and questions here! It's been a month of ups and downs. If you're experiencing the same thing, this episode is for you. I show you how to find joy in the same things and even the hard things. Also, I'm on location and feature a special guest! Laughing Matters features the...
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Episode 98: Make Space for Joy, Part 2
Text comments and questions here! In this episode, I share one more way I'm making space for joy. It may surprise you. It may not. This may be exactly what you need to do for yourself. Listen: Episode 96: Make Space for Joy Connect with Me: Subscribe * Follow * Rate * Comment Click the link at…
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Episode 97: Laughing Matters (October 2024)
Text comments and questions here! This episode reminds you to take care of yourself during this holiday season. Have a few laughs as you listen to me share my version of holiday decorating as well as a surprising goal I have for the season. The libation of the month is so delicious! It's my first...
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Episode 96: Make Space for Joy
Text comments and questions here! The long holiday season can be a very challenging time for many reasons. Sometimes little, everyday things can help make space for joy. Looking for joy during times of struggle wasn't something I would've done a few years ago. It's one of the things that I've...
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Episode 95: Laughing Matters (September 2024)
Text comments and questions here! This month has brought us challenges associated with hurricane season, and I'm reminded to be grateful for every single day. The list of celebrations for September is long and includes my mother's birthday, Woody's birthday, and my 15th wedding anniversary! I…
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Episode 94: Whiskey Notes (Kikori)
Text comments and questions here! Whiskey tasting has never been so satisfying. This one is going to always be in my home stash! I can see myself sipping Kikori and enjoying conversations with close family and friends. It's so easy on the palate, even with the sharp heat. Try it and let me know...
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Episode 93: Laughing Matters (August 2024)
Text comments and questions here! It's all about health this month. I'm celebrating feeling good in my body and even the experience of going through medical testing and waiting for the results. This isn't usually at the top of my list of fun things to do. It's also not fun when you run out of...
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Episode 92: Relationships, Laughter, and Joy
Text comments and questions here! There is a connection between your relationships and the laughter and joy you experience. Perhaps you haven't thought about this. I've been thinking a lot about it lately. Who are the people in your life? How often do you interact with the people in your life?…
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Episode 91: Laughing Matters (July 2024)
Text comments and questions here! This month has been filled with rain. I mean rain--as in rainy days. I also mean rain--as in challenges. Finding laughter and joy in the rain is no easy feat. However, it can be done, and this month offered many opportunities to practice. Sometimes, I did it....
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Episode 90: Whiskey Notes (Watershed Distillery BIB Bourbon)
Text comments and questions here! I can't tell you how much I enjoyed this bourbon! It's a winner for me. I can see myself sitting out on the patio with music in my ears, a book in my hand, and this bourbon on my palate. Whiskey Distillery has done it again! Try it and let me know what you think....
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Episode 89: Laughing Matters (June 2024)
Text comments and questions here! It's summer, and I'm outside! I hope you are enjoying yourself outside this season, too. Don't you love a great festival with the beautiful people, music, food, and libations? I do! I do! Except when the unexpected shows up and stops the fun. That's exactly what...
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Episode 88: Mid-Year Check-In
Text comments and questions here! Did you set goals for the year? If you did, now is a great time to stop and check in on your progress for the year. Take a few moments to see if you're on track or not. I offer a quick way to do it. You know I like to keep things simple and effective. Perhaps...
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Episode 87: Laughing Matters (May 2024)
Text comments and questions here! This month the importance of resilience is on my mind. Why? Because change is all around and it's not going to stop. We have to figure out how to be with change. Rants include a new take on a veggie burger and Part 3 of "Those people who don't know how to act in...
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Episode 86: Slowing Down
Text comments and questions here! What happened to the peace I experienced while on vacation? Why does it feel like I never took a vacation at all? If you know what I'm talking about, raise your hand. I've been going and going, and I don't want to keep going at the same pace. An adjustment is...
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Episode 85: Laughing Matters (April 2024)
Text comments and questions here! I'm celebrating friendship! Shout out to Jackie, Tykeysha, Annette, Bland, Cassandra, Chris, Deb, and Janine! Hugs to my entire circle of friends! This is a reminder to show your friends some love. Gather together and enjoy a great homemade sangria! Last month I...
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Episode 84: Whiskey Notes (Bushmills Single Malt Irish Whiskey)
Text comments and questions here! This one is a keeper for me! I had fun tasting it neat and with two drops of water. I meant to add one drop. However, my technique was off :) So two drops made it into the glass instead of one. It worked out. I think I liked it even more. Check out the review....
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Episode 83: Laughing Matters (March 2024)
Text comments and questions here! Have you ever been out somewhere and witnessed people acting crazy? Of course you have been in this situation. We all have been there. Well, this time it was me and my husband, Woody. It was mostly him, LoL Okay, I contributed to the madness. Get ready to laugh....
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Episode 82: Don't Wait for Joy
Text comments and questions here! Who wants to wait for joy? Not me! Yet, I found myself doing this. I was waiting for conditions to be just right--the perfect time, the perfect place, etc. Seeking perfection can be a real bummer! I was waiting for the perfect conditions to allow myself to do the...
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Episode 81: Laughing Matters (February 2024)
Text comments and questions here! Feelings. Skating. Mediocrity. Music. In this episode, I talk about identifying feelings, why I waited to lace up and skate, my rejection of mediocrity, and how music can bring you joy. Laughing Matters features the end-of-the-month highlights and includes four...
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Episode 80: Matters of the Heart
Text comments and questions here! February is a short month when a lot of things happen. See the list below for a few things to know. Valentine's Day was last week. You couldn't miss it with all of the advertisements everywhere. I tried to delete every email I could. LoL. However, there was one...
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Episode 79: Laughing Matters (January 2024)
Text comments and questions here! Welcome to Season 4 of the podcast! Yay! I'm still celebrating three years of podcasting! I'm excited to kick-off the new season with this end-of-the-month episode. I try a new libation and of course, it's made with champagne. I did say I'm still celebrating....
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Laughter and Libations Podcast is about the intentional pursuit of joy. I'm challenging myself to be courageous and share my stories as I shake, stir, strain, steep, brew, and mix up my favorite libations and laugh my way into a more joyful life. I’ll share experiences that highlight self-care, self-discovery, laughter, and anything that can be a catalyst for increasing joy.
Shawneille Campbell-Dunbar
Creator and Host
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The Laughter and Libations Podcast is about the intentional pursuit of joy. I'm challenging myself to be courageous and share my stories as I shake, stir, strain, steep, brew, and mix up my favorite libations and laugh my way into a more joyful life. I’ll share experiences that highlight self-care,...
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