Life's a Joke with Christina Kirkman

that’s a wrap!!! 52 episodes of life’s a joke and you guys aren’t sick of me yet?? thank you so much for being here and following along with every laugh, cry, and unhinged moment - this podcast wouldn’t be the same without you. this isn’t goodbye, it’s see you soon!!!be sure to still follow the podcast socials for real time content and updates!!:https://www.instagram.com/lifesajoke_pod/https://www.tiktok.com/@lifesajoke_podhttps://www.youtube.com/@LIFESAJOKE_PODnot to self promote but like, follow me???? we will still be laughing, crying and being unhinged over here:https://www.instagram.com/christinakirkman/https://www.tiktok.com/@christinakirkman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

it took 50 episodes of convincing but shane finally made his appearance. he says you’re welcome.Follow the pod:https://www.instagram.com/lifesajoke_pod/https://www.tiktok.com/@lifesajoke_podhttps://www.youtube.com/@LIFESAJOKE_PODFollow me (don’t):https://www.instagram.com/christinakirkman/https://www.tiktok.com/@christinakirkman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

tay lautner is a podcast host, mental health advocate, dancer, former nurse, and proud belieber. she opens up about what it’s really like being married to someone with the exact same name, her experience working as a nurse during COVID, and the mental health journey that followed. we talk about burnout, therapy, identity, and how she turned some of her hardest moments into a purpose-driven platform. she also shares why staying true to yourself is everything… and yes, we’ve all been pronouncing their last name wrong.Follow the pod:https://www.instagram.com/lifesajoke_pod/https://www.tiktok.com/@lifesajoke_podhttps://www.youtube.com/@LIFESAJOKE_PODFollow me (don’t):https://www.instagram.com/christinakirkman/https://www.tiktok.com/@christinakirkmanFollow Tay:https://www.instagram.com/taylautnerhttps://www.tiktok.com/@mrstaylautnerFollow The Squeeze:https://www.instagram.com/thesqueezehttps://www.tiktok.com/@thesqueezepodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

when i was 10, nickelodeon hosted a contest called “r u all that? the search for the funniest kid in america.” i saw the commercial, turned to my dad, and said, “i want to enter that.” the rest is history. winning that competition completely changed the trajectory of my life. this is my funny b*tch origin story.Follow the pod:https://www.instagram.com/lifesajoke_pod/https://www.tiktok.com/@lifesajoke_podhttps://www.youtube.com/@LIFESAJOKE_PODFollow me (don’t):https://www.instagram.com/christinakirkman/https://www.tiktok.com/@christinakirkman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

a collection of products i’m currently obsessed with. good bedding that’s genuinely improved the quality of my life, beauty and wellness rituals that help me look and feel my best, and say it with me… ambient lighting!!!https://shopmy.us/collections/4223097Follow the pod:https://www.instagram.com/lifesajoke_pod/https://www.tiktok.com/@lifesajoke_podhttps://www.youtube.com/@LIFESAJOKE_PODFollow me (don’t):https://www.instagram.com/christinakirkman/https://www.tiktok.com/@christinakirkman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

tyler blackburn is a content creator, musician, and actor best known for his role as caleb rivers on pretty little liars. he opens up about his journey into acting, what it was really like rising to fame on one of the biggest shows of its era, and the challenges of finding yourself in hollywood. we talk about learning to get excited about your own life, why gratitude can completely shift your perspective, and how embracing who you are changes everything. plus smoking cigs (sorry mom), publicly coming out as queer, and the power of being presentFollow the pod:https://www.instagram.com/lifesajoke_pod/https://www.tiktok.com/@lifesajoke_podhttps://www.youtube.com/@LIFESAJOKE_PODFollow me (don’t):https://www.instagram.com/christinakirkman/https://www.tiktok.com/@christinakirkmanFollow Tyler:https://www.instagram.com/tylerjblackburnhttps://www.tiktok.com/@tylerjblackburn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

my knees are great but have you seen my feet?? i lost a toenail and i have bunions. i’m not a horoscope girl unless we are talking about how amazing pisces are. "your 20s" as a brand has one of the best publicists ever. discomfort is usually a sign you’re setting a boundary. it only goes up from here, i promise.Follow the pod:https://www.instagram.com/lifesajoke_pod/lhttps://www.tiktok.com/@lifesajoke_podhttps://www.youtube.com/@LIFESAJOKE_PODFollow me (don’t):https://www.instagram.com/christinakirkman/https://www.tiktok.com/@christinakirkman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

kendall toole is a fitness instructor, entrepreneur, and personality widely known for her time at peloton. even if you’ve never taken a peloton class, you’ve most likely come across her viral clips on social media. she recently launched her new fitness platform, NKO club - which comes from the notion that “they can knock you down but never knock you out”, and shares why she left peloton to start something of her own. we also talk about her life before fitness, what led her to peloton, mental health struggles, and her fitness hot takes (we’re looking at you 75 hard). Go to https://www.nuuly.com and enter code JOKE at sign up to get $28 OFF your first month! This episode contains sensitive discussions around mental health and thoughts of self-harm. We encourage you to listen with care and step away if needed. You’re not alone, and support is always available.Follow the pod:https://www.instagram.com/lifesajoke_pod/https://www.tiktok.com/@lifesajoke_podhttps://www.youtube.com/@LIFESAJOKE_PODFollow me (don’t):https://www.instagram.com/christinakirkman/https://www.tiktok.com/@christinakirkmanFollow Kendall:https://www.instagram.com/kendalltoolehttps://www.tiktok.com/@kendalltooleFollow NKO Club:https://www.instagram.com/nkoclubhttps://www.tiktok.com/@nkoclubofficial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

listen to your gut and learn to be confident and everything else will fall into place. if it’s meant for you it’s going to be yours.Follow the pod:https://www.instagram.com/lifesajoke_pod/https://www.tiktok.com/@lifesajoke_podhttps://www.youtube.com/@LIFESAJOKE_PODFollow me (don’t):https://www.instagram.com/christinakirkman/https://www.tiktok.com/@christinakirkman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

mel walker is a multi-hyphenate creative with her finger on the pulse of what really matters to brands: the story they're telling and the world they're inviting you into. she creates some of the most eye-catching social content for your favorite brands - including rhode, kylie cosmetics, fenty beauty, salt & stone, aritzia & nike, summer fridays, dior beauty, and more. there’s something so innately “her” about her videos - which she says is exactly the goal - that you always know when it’s a mel video. we talk about what it’s like to work with your partner, throwing sh*t at the wall until something sticks, the rise of ai and how it can negatively impact creativity, and why being original will always take you farther than being the best.Follow the pod:https://www.instagram.com/lifesajoke_pod/https://www.tiktok.com/@lifesajoke_podhttps://www.youtube.com/@LIFESAJOKE_PODFollow me (don’t):https://www.instagram.com/christinakirkman/https://www.tiktok.com/@christinakirkmanFollow Mel:https://www.instagram.com/melwalkerrr/https://www.tiktok.com/@melwalkerrrr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I have a bone to pick with technology this week. what do you mean i lost all of my files & my phone is on SOS??? you’re one “yes” away from your dream life. perfectionism is out - breaking character is in. being bad at things will show you where you need to delegate. change never gets less scary but its usually the best thing to ever happen. did I just plan the most unhinged dinner party? obviously snoop dogg would be there…someones gotta bring the w**d. life’s a joke - take a sunset walk and back up your files!!!Follow the pod:https://www.instagram.com/lifesajoke_pod/https://www.tiktok.com/@lifesajoke_podhttps://www.youtube.com/@LIFESAJOKE_PODFollow me (don’t):https://www.instagram.com/christinakirkman/https://www.tiktok.com/@christinakirkman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

the pressure of a new year’s resolution is lowkey stressful. but obvi i made one lol. no one talks about what it feels like when you actually achieve your dream. like why is it weirdly empty sometimes? i’m figuring out whether to choose peace or violence this year (too late, I went with violence). i forced myself to be bored and it actually felt good. we’re so focused on the finish line that we forget to live in the middle. maybe the real work is learning how to slow down long enough to actually feel proud of yourself. in the wise words of my girl Miley Cyrus, it’s not about what’s on the other side, It's the damn climb baby.  Follow the pod: https://www.instagram.com/lifesajoke_pod/ https://www.tiktok.com/@lifesajoke_pod https://www.youtube.com/@LIFESAJOKE_POD Follow me (don’t): https://www.instagram.com/christinakirkman/ https://www.tiktok.com/@christinakirkman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

sydney is the director of brand marketing at beis, a dear friend of mine, and for lack of better words - a boss b*tch. we talk about her career trajectory and what led her to finding her dream job before 30, how to remain focused during the hardest times, and how the people you work with make all the difference. if you’re struggling to figure out what you want to do or what you’re good at, this ones for youFollow the pod:https://www.instagram.com/lifesajoke_pod/https://www.tiktok.com/@lifesajoke_podhttps://www.youtube.com/@LIFESAJOKE_PODFollow me (don’t):https://www.instagram.com/christinakirkman/https://www.tiktok.com/@christinakirkmanFollow Sydney:https://www.instagram.com/sydneyblakethomashttps://www.tiktok.com/@sydneyblakethomas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

on today’s Q&A we talk about regret (or not having it), losing yourself, being embarrassed, finding your passion, money guilt, my love for boxing and why i’m essentially a dachshund in human form. have questions or need advice? dm us on ig and let a girl know!Follow the pod:https://www.instagram.com/lifesajoke_pod/https://www.tiktok.com/@lifesajoke_podhttps://www.youtube.com/@LIFESAJOKE_PODFollow me (don’t):https://www.instagram.com/christinakirkman/https://www.tiktok.com/@christinakirkman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

trippin’, dippin’ & strippin’ with tarte. we shook a$s, rode jet skis, almost took home a puppy, and went to drake’s favorite bar in the middle of the ocean. i have to stop saying i don’t drink because lol I do now. there was mystery blood all over my hand??? tarte after dark got spooky. i don’t ever want to see a shotski again.Follow the pod:https://www.instagram.com/lifesajoke_pod/https://www.tiktok.com/@lifesajoke_podhttps://www.youtube.com/@LIFESAJOKE_PODFollow me (don’t):https://www.instagram.com/christinakirkman/https://www.tiktok.com/@christinakirkmanFollow Kelseyhttps://www.instagram.com/kelseylapollahttps://www.tiktok.com/@kelsey_lapollaPotcake Place K9 Rescuehttps://www.instagram.com/potcakeplacek9rescuehttps://www.potcakeplace.com/homing-puppies/Adoptapotcake/pups-for-adoption Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

this episode touches on themes of grief and addiction. if you or anyone you know is struggling, help and support are available.in the U.S., you can call the SAMHSA National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357) for free, confidential support.Follow the pod:https://www.instagram.com/lifesajoke_pod/https://www.tiktok.com/@lifesajoke_podhttps://www.youtube.com/@LIFESAJOKE_PODFollow me (don’t):https://www.instagram.com/christinakirkman/https://www.tiktok.com/@christinakirkman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

avery woods is a mom, content creator (& grew a million followers in a week), podcast host and one of my favorite people i’ve met through social media. we talk about motherhood, how her kids are her entire world (and why she’ll never take them back to Chuck E. Cheese), the struggles and blessings of putting yourself on social media, crazy things she witnessed as a nurse (yes someone did stick an action figure up their a$s), and her big move *back* to california. her story and journey inspire me endlessly - she’s proof that you can chase the life you want and still laugh at the chaos along the way.Follow the pod:https://www.instagram.com/lifesajoke_pod/https://www.tiktok.com/@lifesajoke_podhttps://www.youtube.com/@LIFESAJOKE_PODFollow me (don’t):https://www.instagram.com/christinakirkman/https://www.tiktok.com/@christinakirkmanFollow Avery:https://www.instagram.com/averyywoodshttps://www.tiktok.com/@averyywoodsFollow Cheers with Avery Woods:https://www.instagram.com/cheerswithaveryhttps://www.tiktok.com/@cheerswithavery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

guys i went to the strip club and didn’t get home until 7am. i almost took out a loan for my girls. a private room, melons in my face and my first hangover. you know what? hell yeah. vegas is spooky. I also love that this is the Thanksgiving episode LOL.Follow the pod:https://www.instagram.com/lifesajoke_pod/https://www.tiktok.com/@lifesajoke_podhttps://www.youtube.com/@LIFESAJOKE_PODFollow me (don’t):https://www.instagram.com/christinakirkman/https://www.tiktok.com/@christinakirkman?Follow Kelsey:https://www.instagram.com/kelseylapolla https://www.tiktok.com/@kelsey_lapolla Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

courtney michelle is a comedian, actress, part people pleaser, part “oops, was that an intrusive thought?” over thinker. she’s built a whole persona out of playing “the girl who absolutely does not care if you live or die.” we get into the psychology behind her “snarky” character, people-pleasing in a career where that trait should honestly be illegal, why comedy on the internet is dying (pls don’t feel bad for laughing), and throwing up on her celeb crush. we also talk voyeurism (shhh), and why she doesn’t mind the middle seat. this one will make you laugh and say wtf at the same time. would you rather sweat parmesan cheese or cry lukewarm soup?Follow the pod:https://www.instagram.com/lifesajoke_pod/https://www.tiktok.com/@lifesajoke_podhttps://www.youtube.com/@LIFESAJOKE_PODFollow me (don’t):https://www.instagram.com/christinakirkman/https://www.tiktok.com/@christinakirkman?Follow Courtney:https://www.instagram.com/itscourtneymichellehttps://www.tiktok.com/@itscourtneymichelle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

michael burke is an animal communicator, author, pet trainer, and intuitive life coach. he has built an incredible career helping people deepen their connection with their pets through communication, energy work, and intuition. i had the privilege of sitting down with him to ask everything from how he first discovered his gift, to his craziest story, to what our pets are really thinking. & yes, i asked him to get the tea from winston and willa - and he delivered. (spoiler: everything he said about them couldn’t be more accurate)Follow the pod:https://www.instagram.com/lifesajoke_pod/https://www.tiktok.com/@lifesajoke_podhttps://www.youtube.com/@LIFESAJOKE_PODFollow me (don’t):https://www.instagram.com/christinakirkman/https://www.tiktok.com/@christinakirkman?Follow Michael:https://www.instagram.com/michaelburkeofficial?https://www.tiktok.com/@officialmichaelburke? (https://www.tiktok.com/@officialmichaelburke?_r=1&_t=ZT-91KFqdmxRO9)Work with Michael:https://michaelrburke.comOrder Michael’s book “Intuitive Animal Communication”:https://michaelrburke.com/intuitive-animal-communication-book/#bookorder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

did i bid $10k at an auction when my max was $5k? maybe. am I having to miss the event that I spent $10k on? I SAID MAYBE. it was a simple miscommunication (it was 2 gin & tonics).  i finally met miley cyrus and i still haven’t recovered. we were drinking champagne with $25 in our bank accounts. the shark week commercial audition was my last straw. should i be on adhd meds???Follow the pod:https://www.instagram.com/lifesajoke_pod/https://www.tiktok.com/@lifesajoke_podhttps://www.youtube.com/@LIFESAJOKE_PODFollow me (don’t):https://www.instagram.com/christinakirkman/https://www.tiktok.com/@christinakirkman? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

kate steinberg is THE face of millennials, a writer, former NHL cheerleader, and genuinely one of the nicest people you’ll ever meet. if you’ve ever seen a video of someone perfectly reenacting a scenario you lived through in 2006, it was probably kate. we talk about millennial culture, creating nostalgia content, the most she’s ever spent bidding on an early-2000s artifact, meeting her fiancé on a dating show, and the highs and lows of growing on social media. she’s an animal lover who spends her free time volunteering at the shelter and is officially one pet away from living in a zoo. oh, and she’s still on the hunt for the matte blue scooby-doo snacks.Follow the pod:https://www.instagram.com/lifesajoke_pod/https://www.tiktok.com/@lifesajoke_podhttps://www.youtube.com/@LIFESAJOKE_PODFollow me (don’t):https://www.instagram.com/christinakirkman/https://www.tiktok.com/@christinakirkman?Follow Kate:https://www.instagram.com/itskatesteinberg?https://www.tiktok.com/@itskatesteinberg?Support the Lange Foundation: https://langefoundation.org/? https://www.instagram.com/lange_foundation? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

tefi is the internet’s big sister, part pop culture historian, part therapist, part astrologist. she’s built a career off of gossiping, reminding us that healing is hilarious, and that no one’s too good for a little delusion. we talk about burnout, “living to work”, therapy (shoutout phoebe), who would be at her dream round table, and of course britney spears. she also gave me a therapy session and explains why being a pisces means I’m sensitive and unhinged. great.Follow the pod:https://www.instagram.com/lifesajoke_pod/https://www.tiktok.com/@lifesajoke_podhttps://www.youtube.com/@LIFESAJOKE_PODFollow me (don’t):https://www.instagram.com/christinakirkman/https://www.tiktok.com/@christinakirkman?Follow Tefi:https://www.instagram.com/hellotefihttps://www.tiktok.com/@hellotefi (https://www.tiktok.com/@hellotefi?_t=ZT-90lZEmmHt7n&_r=1)Follow Tefi Talks:https://www.instagram.com/tefitalkshttps://www.tiktok.com/@tefitalks (https://www.tiktok.com/@tefitalks?_t=ZT-90lZGFddJKI&_r=1) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

i got cucked. rejection is a redirection. sometimes you have to be desperate, other times you have to tell ppl to kiss your a$$. you’re going to lose friends. if it’s not a f*ck yes, it’s a no. start with what you’re good at. make positive thinking a habit. your relationship with yourself is the most important relationship. stop making excuses for him!!! ilyFollow the pod:https://www.instagram.com/lifesajoke_pod/https://www.tiktok.com/@lifesajoke_podhttps://www.youtube.com/@LIFESAJOKE_PODFollow me (don’t):https://www.instagram.com/christinakirkman/https://www.tiktok.com/@christinakirkman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

new york fashion week- a time where you're both the youngest you'll ever feel and the oldest you've ever looked. bagels, black coffee & cigarettes. honestly that's a good band name. a half broken ankle & constant nausea. zofran, pls sponsor me ily. training with the rockettes, being rejected from shows and hosting a 1,000 person event. blisters, bunions & bond street sushi. this jacket was $500 pls tell me you like it. I heart NY.Follow the pod:https://www.instagram.com/lifesajoke_pod/https://www.tiktok.com/@lifesajoke_podhttps://www.youtube.com/@LIFESAJOKE_PODFollow me (don’t):https://www.instagram.com/christinakirkman/https://www.tiktok.com/@christinakirkmanFollow Kelsey:https://www.instagram.com/kelseylapollahttps://www.TikTok.com/@kelsey_lapolla Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

this was one of the most rewarding milestones in my career. how many times will my parents go to the store? my dad really just wanted 12 key limes and a nutribullet. it wouldn’t be a family vacation if there wasn’t at least one blowout. yes my mother has an android. my aunt left her phone in the car and wouldn’t let us hear the end of it. my cousins don’t know how to bluff to save their lives. did no one teach you how to deal cards??? have you ever heard of an optical course? everyone take your glasses off, go!!!!Follow the pod:https://www.instagram.com/lifesajoke_pod/https://www.tiktok.com/@lifesajoke_podhttps://www.youtube.com/@LIFESAJOKE_PODFollow me (don’t):https://www.instagram.com/christinakirkman/https://www.tiktok.com/@christinakirkman? (https://www.tiktok.com/@christinakirkman?lang=en) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

mina is a singer/songwriter, actress, writer, mental health advocate, (almost) sommelier, track star, and most importantly, one of my very best friends. she gives us a glimpse into her family’s history with mental health, why they started the nonprofit ‘don’t mind me’, and what it was like growing up in hollywood. she watched her mom makeout with her celebrity crush, and spent 3 years thinking she was leaving for hogwarts. if you see her out there’s a good chance she’s wearing a cornell sweatshirt. oh and she came onto MY podcast and asked me 10 questions.Follow the pod:https://www.instagram.com/lifesajoke_pod/https://www.tiktok.com/@lifesajoke_podhttps://www.youtube.com/@LIFESAJOKE_POD Follow me (don’t):https://www.instagram.com/christinakirkman/https://www.tiktok.com/@christinakirkman? (https://www.tiktok.com/@christinakirkman?lang=en)Follow Mina:https://www.instagram.com/minatobias_ (https://www.instagram.com/minatobias_?igsh=NzI4amV3NnJodG9m)https://www.tiktok.com/@minatobias? (https://www.tiktok.com/@minatobias?_t=ZT-8znvvqrbgvm&_r=1)Follow Don’t MIND Me:https://www.instagram.com/dontmindme? (https://www.instagram.com/dontmindme?igsh=MWlydjRlYW5pOGpsag==) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

you nosey little b*tches are always asking about shane, so here you go. a teeny tiny little peek into how we met, our first date that lasted until 5am, and our “adult” relationship. did she just say threesomes??? now stop asking!!!Follow the pod:https://www.instagram.com/lifesajoke_pod/https://www.tiktok.com/@lifesajoke_podhttps://www.youtube.com/@LIFESAJOKE_PODFollow me (don’t):https://www.instagram.com/christinakirkmanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@christinakirkman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

manana went from pre-med bio major to full-time content creator & built a routine that has her waking up at 4am (could never be me) and cranking out 100 IG stories before lunch while simultaneously filming for youtube(???). i thought we were gonna go bar for bar on nicki lyrics but turns she’s a fraud lol. she spills her fashion hot takes, her love for hannah montana, what it’s like having a family bakery, and how her boyfriend's biggest red flag is that he wraps bread too tight… (yes, that’s the worst of it.) oh, and i accidentally posted my nip on the internet.Follow the pod:https://www.instagram.com/lifesajoke_pod/https://www.tiktok.com/@lifesajoke_podhttps://www.youtube.com/@LIFESAJOKE_PODFollow me (don’t):https://www.instagram.com/christinakirkman/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@christinakirkman?lang=enFollow Manana:https://www.instagram.com/mananamarieehttps://www.tiktok.com/@mananamarieehttps://www.youtube.com/@mananamariee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

despite a literal tsunami warning, i took my first vacation in 5 years. why do men pack 5 pieces of clothing for a week long trip?? nerdy dads love hawaiii. someone pls give jim a mai tai. i saw a girl almost drown. i don’t get down with people who go on tours. (yes, I went on a tour). 90 day fiancé, PLEASE sponsor me.Follow the pod:https://www.instagram.com/lifesajoke_pod/https://www.tiktok.com/@lifesajoke_podhttps://www.youtube.com/@LIFESAJOKE_PODFollow me (don’t):https://www.instagram.com/christinakirkman/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@christinakirkman?lang=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

amanda thomas (also known as luvaj) built her empire at 14-years-old. a chance encounter with a buyer at fred segal is where her story begins. since then, her pieces have been worn by icons like lindsay lohan, hailey bieber, jennifer anniston & bella hadid. she spills the tea on building a successful jewelry brand, the chaos of her dating life (and her rotating roster), and sharing the best advice she’s learned along the way. oh, and you’re absolutely gonna want to stalk her house on youtube.Follow the pod:https://www.instagram.com/lifesajoke_pod/https://www.tiktok.com/@lifesajoke_podhttps://www.youtube.com/@LIFESAJOKE_PODFollow me (don’t):https://www.instagram.com/christinakirkman/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@christinakirkman?lang=enFollow Luvaj:https://www.instagram.com/luvajhttps://www.tiktok.com/@luvajjewelsFollow Amanda:https://www.instagram.com/amanda_luvaj Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

i used to think i was better than burnout. then i hit rock bottom. being a perfectionist is exhausting. who are you outside of your job? just say no. say no as much as possible. sometimes i get overwhelmed by my ideas. are you burnt out or creatively uninspired? don’t create if you don’t feel creative. celebrate the small wins. diversify your life. gyms are boring. clean your f*cking house!!! write sh*t down. crossing something off my to-do list makes me horny. i hope this ep helps youFollow the pod:https://www.instagram.com/lifesajoke_pod/https://www.tiktok.com/@lifesajoke_podhttps://www.youtube.com/@LIFESAJOKE_PODFollow me (don’t):https://www.instagram.com/christinakirkman/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@christinakirkman?lang=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

i can’t believe we got bad bunny on the pod. jk it’s marcos gonzalez, a writer, actor and comedian with no wikipedia. a conversation about crime in the north end, being a comedic writer, jury duty, blowing up on tiktok, impressions, and shakira cursing people. how many impressions did you catch on this episode? we lost count because we both went to emerson so we can’t do math lol. this is a funny one so you better laugh. or else shakira will put a hex on youFollow the pod:https://www.instagram.com/lifesajoke_pod/https://www.tiktok.com/@lifesajoke_podhttps://www.youtube.com/@LIFESAJOKE_PODFollow me (don’t):https://www.instagram.com/christinakirkman/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@christinakirkman?lang=en lFollow Marcos:https://www.instagram.com/marcosjeangonzalezhttps://www.tiktok.com/@themarcosgonzalez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

i started reading a book to avoid therapy and now i’m in therapy. i act like a human doing and not a human being. what if the best case scenario happens?  if i didn’t ask for your advice don’t give it to me lol. repeating myself is my pet peeve. brooklinen european linen sheets may have just saved my life. that’s show biz! i’m addicted to sunset swims. find yourself some low maintenance friends. i don’t cook but i have a saved collection of zero waist baking videos… i walk my dogs in a stroller. who can watch an entire movie in one sitting?? elderly women scare me. they should have doubled her dose!! I’m alllll for tricking the brain. just wear things that make you happy!!! i’m ending friendships with this IG hack. jealousy is a normal feeling just don’t act on it. oops i’m burnt out.Follow the pod:https://www.instagram.com/lifesajoke_pod/https://www.tiktok.com/@lifesajoke_podhttps://www.youtube.com/@LIFESAJOKE_PODFollow me (don’t):https://www.instagram.com/christinakirkman/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@christinakirkman?lang=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

it's not every day you get to chat with a unicycle-riding, triathlete engineer. a conversation about creative overwhelm, multi-hyphenate fatigue, niching down, burnout, redefining success outside the algorithm, authenticity on the internet, confidence and a whole bunch of other like, really cool and interesting topics, or whatever. if you happen to watch this episode, pls count how many times she sticks her tongue out and report back. don’t look at our notes app. she almost burnt her hair off on my candle sos I need office insurance!!! would you rather get cancelled for something you didn’t do or go viral for something that completely misrepresents you? idk just listen to the episode lol.Follow the pod:https://www.instagram.com/lifesajoke_pod/https://www.tiktok.com/@lifesajoke_podhttps://www.youtube.com/@LIFESAJOKE_PODFollow me (don’t):https://www.instagram.com/christinakirkman/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@christinakirkman?lang=enFollow Anna:https://www.instagram.com/annaxsitar/https://www.tiktok.com/@annaxsitarhttps://www.youtube.com/@annaxsitar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

i met ray romano and he might send me a subpoena. my networking style is avoidance. why do we go to brunch after a wedding? this will forever haunt me. there’s nothing more embarrassing than yelling ‘on your left’ on a bike. a dad gave me a piece of gauze. am I putting off my happiness??? i feel like i’m floating through space. i had to cancel my dream trip. there’s only so much in your control. i lost myself for a little. what’s the point of life if you’re just trying to get to the next thing? i’m a f*cking poet.Follow the pod:https://www.instagram.com/lifesajoke_pod/https://www.tiktok.com/@lifesajoke_podhttps://www.youtube.com/@LIFESAJOKE_PODFollow me (don’t):https://www.instagram.com/christinakirkman/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@christinakirkman?lang=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

having hard conversations with your friends is important...so we decided to have our hard conversation on this episode. if you’ve dealt with friendship breakups or sense one is coming, give this a listen. love you lotsFollow the pod:https://www.instagram.com/lifesajoke_pod/https://www.tiktok.com/@lifesajoke_podhttps://www.youtube.com/@LIFESAJOKE_PODFollow me (don’t):https://www.instagram.com/christinakirkman/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@christinakirkman?lang=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

the diary of a highly sensitive girly. I started reading a book send help sos. sometimes I feel like I’m better at performing life than experiencing it. I have a running tab of trauma and that bill is EXPENSIVE. not having an aesthetic is still an aesthetic. being a deep feeler is exhausting. my nervous system is wired to process things so intensely. no that wasn’t whiplash, it was just the sudden shift of my emotions lol xoxo. say no when you’re saturated. I don’t experience moments, I absorb them so hunny, I’m TIRED. you’re not behind, you’re just in a different chapter. milestones aren’t always the same as fulfillment.Follow the pod:https://www.instagram.com/lifesajoke_pod/https://www.tiktok.com/@lifesajoke_podhttps://www.youtube.com/@LIFESAJOKE_PODFollow me (don’t):https://www.instagram.com/christinakirkman/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@christinakirkman?lang=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

not me sobbing about my dog on this ep lol. old ppl r ruthless. my mom’s favorite sport is beating a dead horse. love u mom!!! i walk away mid convo idgaf. gen z rlly let me down with this fashion movement. we need to revoke the close friends feature on ig. quiet luxury is literally rich people wearing beige lol bye. i had to eat a donut as if I were a shark in a room full of people. my mom speaks in onomatopoeias. love u mom!!! fear sells, negativity is addicting. Praise-starved brains crave validation. hey, see u next thursday.Follow the pod:https://www.instagram.com/lifesajoke_pod/https://www.tiktok.com/@lifesajoke_podhttps://www.youtube.com/@LIFESAJOKE_PODFollow me (don’t):https://www.instagram.com/christinakirkman/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@christinakirkman?lang=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

this episode might get me cancelled or at the very least my mom, bf & friends will hate me lol. are these hot takes too hot?? brunch is not fun, fight me. swifties, plz take it easy on me. i think i think too much. i think?? shaking a$$ to teardrops on my guitar. nothing happy about happy hour. it’s all fun and games until “rent-a-mom” gets picked up on shark tank. for a girl that doesn’t leave her house or drink, i’ve been leaving my house and drinking. why is everybody sober????? :/Follow the pod:https://www.instagram.com/lifesajoke_pod/https://www.tiktok.com/@lifesajoke_podhttps://www.youtube.com/@LIFESAJOKE_PODFollow me (don’t):https://www.instagram.com/christinakirkman/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@christinakirkman?lang=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

steve jobs crashed my podcast. smart cars, smart devices, dumb people. “are you pooping or are you stuck?" the thing that inspires me also burns me out. eff the “performance bubble.” small talk is one of the most important skills. remember when we had to deal with awkward silence? get bored on purpose. i wish lumosity sponsored this episode. i used to memorize shampoo bottles lol. no but seriously why is my poop green? golden goose sneakers are ugly stop fighting me on this. being a person is exhausting. ppl be PISSING me off. “i’m addicted to my phone, i’m a piece of sh*t, see you next Thursday!” Follow the pod:https://www.instagram.com/lifesajoke_pod/https://www.tiktok.com/@lifesajoke_podhttps://www.youtube.com/@LIFESAJOKE_PODFollow me (don’t):https://www.instagram.com/christinakirkman/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@christinakirkman?lang=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

most people that are successful are not talented. you don’t have to be the best to be the best. i blacked out over a gold fish. my first time was a gravity b0ng??? did she just say women are bad drivers??? imposter syndrome is funny. nara smith knows who I am. acceptance means survival, rejection means danger. pursuing the thing you love is a luxury. cracking people’s hard shells is my favorite sport. throw sh*t at the wall.Follow the pod:https://www.instagram.com/lifesajoke_pod/https://www.tiktok.com/@lifesajoke_podhttps://www.youtube.com/@LIFESAJOKE_PODFollow me (don’t):https://www.instagram.com/christinakirkman/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@christinakirkman?lang=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

the cheugiest episode yet. i think i’m ruining society? hear me out - your birthday is not about you, sorry. millennials were never taught how to deal with their emotions. you’re sad? ok so just be happy lol. a netti pot almost killed me. reverse osmosis water is pretentious. i cheated on my lifeguard test. i hope red bull doesn’t sue me. i’m gonna talk about fight club. my most awkward job interview ever. tales of working at a celeb-studded LA restaurant. i think you might laugh????Follow the pod:https://www.instagram.com/lifesajoke_pod/https://www.tiktok.com/@lifesajoke_podhttps://www.youtube.com/@LIFESAJOKE_PODFollow me (don’t):https://www.instagram.com/christinakirkman/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@christinakirkman?lang=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

the episode where u ask for advice & I attempt to give it. lol, giddy up. friend break-ups, situationships, dating, living with your significant other, collecting data, staying motivated. my bf is a sociopath, my dog is a c*nt, my dad might have accidentally downloaded p0rn??? clarity is acknowledgment that there is doubt. you’re going to lose friends. your 30s are the best years. you’re getting manipulated, period. what did I do for the last 10 years??? the importance of being delusional. f*ck a niche. Follow the pod: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/lifesajoke_pod/⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@lifesajoke_pod⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LIFESAJOKE_POD⁠ Follow me (don’t): ⁠https://www.instagram.com/christinakirkman/?hl=en⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@christinakirkman?lang=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

i crashed out on the internet. my alt title was “crash course on crashing out.” boundaries SUCK. guilt is a sign that you’re growing. “idc what people think” is sexy until your nervous system gets involved. teach people how to treat you. did she just say “waft your own farts???” the algorithm favors chaos. art and boundaries. growth and relatability. success and mental health. insert more shiny words here**** i can’t be everything to everyone all the time. i also can’t tell time. idk, I went to a liberal arts college.see you on thursdays.Follow the pod:https://www.instagram.com/lifesajoke_pod/https://www.tiktok.com/@lifesajoke_podhttps://www.youtube.com/@LIFESAJOKE_PODFollow me (don’t):https://www.instagram.com/christinakirkman/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@christinakirkman?lang=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

if im not working, am I even worth anything? productivity is my toxic trait. well…1 of many. we’re addicted to achievement over growth. we identify with our careers rather than who we are as people. if we stop defining ourselves by achievement, what are we left with? do we even like that person? f*ck I think im turning into my mother. ratatouille is the greatest movie of all time. do celebrities get diarrhea? because remember, at the end of the day…the days gotta end.see you on thursdays.Follow the pod:https://www.instagram.com/lifesajoke_pod/https://www.tiktok.com/@lifesajoke_podhttps://www.youtube.com/@LIFESAJOKE_PODFollow me (don’t):https://www.instagram.com/christinakirkman/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@christinakirkman?lang=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

i literally had a panic attack before filming this episode. i got dumped in a club by my “friends.” i think they blackballed me from hollywood? lol jk... not rlly jk?? la chewed me up and spit me out. friendships can be a joke. save every single screenshot and back it up to the cloud!!!! ugh!!! it’s a dog eat dog world and I don’t want to eat any dogs!!! moving to a new place is scary. you’ll never know what you want but you can figure out what you don’t want and that’s just as important. date different friends. don’t let the world harden you. accept that ppl WILL f*ck you over. pick yourself up. and start again. you’re not alone ❤️see you on thursdays.Follow the pod:https://www.instagram.com/lifesajoke_pod/https://www.tiktok.com/@lifesajoke_podhttps://www.youtube.com/@LIFESAJOKE_PODFollow me (don’t):https://www.instagram.com/christinakirkman/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@christinakirkman?lang=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

a reformed coachella hater goes to coachella and lives to tell the story. the internet is weird. not everything needs to be a “story time” (unless you have a podcast obvi lol). the one & only time I did dr*gs and thought I was dying. I can’t believe I’m telling this story. I’m sorry mom, it’ll never happen again! see you on thursdays. Follow the pod: https://www.instagram.com/lifesajoke_pod/ https://www.tiktok.com/@lifesajoke_pod https://www.youtube.com/@LIFESAJOKE_POD Follow me (don’t): https://www.instagram.com/christinakirkman/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@christinakirkman?lang=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

live footage of me absolutely crashing out. 4 trips from hell. can’t make this sh*t up guys. my nipple fell off. me & sutton stracke were going through it. we filmed the 6th hunger games movie on my flight. shot of vodka and a couple almonds?? lost dog? found dog? murderer in the neighborhood? he ran off a plane with $65. is someone breaking into my hotel room??? can someone get this f*cking piece of hair off my face omg. i had an allergic reaction in the middle of the ocean. 10 toddlers or 10 john cenas? i laugh so I don’t cry. see you on thursdays. Follow the pod: https://www.instagram.com/lifesajoke_pod/ https://www.tiktok.com/@lifesajoke_pod https://www.youtube.com/@LIFESAJOKE_POD Follow me (don’t): https://www.instagram.com/christinakirkman/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@christinakirkman?lang=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

a reformed hater’s guide to not being a hater. you’re a hater and you don’t even know it. if you just said “no I’m not,” ur lying. it’s ok queen don’t worry. we hate so much we don’t even realize it. we hate cuz we’re insecure. we hate because society tells us to??? literally ewww bye society!!! hating is robbing you….of happiness…of opportunities…of being a sexy a$$ b*tch. i have a wedgie lol. nobody gives a f*ck about your ‘eras.’ do you have a seat at the success table? zendaya is hot. my ex sucks. not being a jealous b*tch changed my life. listen to this one, ok? promise me. see you on thursdays. Follow the pod: https://www.instagram.com/lifesajoke_pod/ https://www.tiktok.com/@lifesajoke_pod https://www.youtube.com/@LIFESAJOKE_POD Follow me (don’t): https://www.instagram.com/christinakirkman/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@christinakirkman?lang=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices