20 episodes
It's Okay To Laugh Rich and Hilary Harris
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- Kids & Family
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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"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 comparison that one man's beloved WWI-inspired fantasy epic is even remotely like parenting a special needs child, THIS EPISODE IS FOR YOU!!
CONTACT US!
IG: @hilaryharris_ -
"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_ -
"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 out!
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CONTACT US!
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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
Lauren's IG:
@laurenlowery
Contact us!
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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 with anxiety.
Also, more "Special Needs In Media", kicking off a review-in-progress of a new (to Rich) show!
Simon Sinek video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sL8AsaEJDdo
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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!
-Ignorance and injustice, and how YOU can help! But no pressure or anything!
Contact us:
IG - @hilaryharris_
Gmail - itsokaytolaughpod@gmail.com