Laughter and Libations 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 with a focus on self-care and self-discovery. Come join me on this journey.
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Episode 111: Laughing Matters (June 2025)
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17:03Text 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 end-of-the-month highlights and includes four segments: celebr…
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Episode 110: Celebrations, Siblings, and Dad
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24:50Text 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 special guests, and you know I don't really do that! lol. …
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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 that there's something you can do about it today. Check …
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Episode 108: Laughing Matters (April 2025)
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26:51Text 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 difficult. I know. I've faced a few difficulties, includi…
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Episode 107: Laughing Matters (March 2025)
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29:45Text 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, and questions and answers. Celebrations are about int…
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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" by Octavia Butler Connect with Me: Subscribe * Follow…
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Episode 105: Laughing Matters (February 2025)
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20:28Text 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 to navigate the hard stuff. I remind you to connect wi…
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Episode 104: Feeling Free (February 2025)
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10:14Text 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 Kappa Alpha Sorority Connect with Me: Subscribe * Follo…
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Episode 103: Laughing Matters (January 2025)
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24:44Text 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 left and rant about people I don't even know on Instag…
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Episode 102: Podcasting Lessons and 2025 Goals
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15:26Text 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 for 2025. Spoiler Alert--My daily laughter goal is st…
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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 laugh a lot and move forward together! Laughing Matters…
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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! Connect with Me: Subscribe * Follow * Rate * Comment Cl…
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Episode 99: Laughing Matters (November 2024)
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22:18Text 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 end-of-the-month highlights and includes four segments: celebra…
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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 the top to send a text now Enjoy reels, stories, and ph…
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Episode 97: Laughing Matters (October 2024)
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25:57Text 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 gin-based libation. Try it and let me know what you …
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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 learned. I encourage you to do the same, particularly wh…
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Episode 95: Laughing Matters (September 2024)
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35:17Text 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 also take time to celebrate the power of our mothers. If…
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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 what you think. Notes Pair this minty fresh cloud with…
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Episode 93: Laughing Matters (August 2024)
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22:46Text 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 medication and must go through the process of renewing a…
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Episode 92: Relationships, Laughter, and Joy
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20:15Text 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? What are those interactions like? Are your interactions…
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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. Sometimes, I didn't. Laugh along with me as I share stor…
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Episode 90: Whiskey Notes (Watershed Distillery BIB Bourbon)
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17:14Text 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. Notes Pair this smooth, minty, cinnamon sweetie with…
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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 happened to me this month. I share all the details. L…
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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 you'll find that you are right where you need to be. If …
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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 public." I wrap up with a question for you. Send your…
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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 needed and slowing down and creating more space for peac…
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Episode 85: Laughing Matters (April 2024)
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32:47Text 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 found myself acting out over spoons, forks, and knive…
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Episode 84: Whiskey Notes (Bushmills Single Malt Irish Whiskey)
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11:06Text 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. Notes Pair this vanilla and cinnamon slow heat whiskey …
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Episode 83: Laughing Matters (March 2024)
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29:57Text 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. Laughing Matters features the end-of-the-month highli…
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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 things I enjoy. Why? In this episode, I share a few …
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Episode 81: Laughing Matters (February 2024)
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30:04Text 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 segments: celebrations, libation of the month, rants, …
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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 email that caught my attention. It reminded me that Fe…
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Episode 79: Laughing Matters (January 2024)
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32:47Text 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. Therefore, there must be champagne! My timing may not be…
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Text comments and questions here! Happy New Year! It's a new year, a new cycle. It's also January 27th and the Laughter and Libations Podcast is 3-years old today! I'm smiling right now, and this is amazing! Listen, 2024 is coming in hot! It's been a bumpy start for me--a family crisis plus health challenges. When life gets hard, it helps to know w…
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Text comments and questions here! It's New Year's Eve! This is the final episode for 2023! It's time to reflect on the year's experiences, get deep into gratitude, and celebrate being here and being you. Get ready mix! Grab your shaker. Grab two shakers if you can. It's a side-by-side tasting. I'll guide you through it step-by-step. It's worth it! …
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Text comments and questions here! If you are working on setting your goals for 2024, this episode is perfect for you. Even if you have done it already, listen and be inspired! (LoL). With only five days left this year, there's still time to reflect on 2023 and prepare for 2024. I share three tips to help you get on with it and keep moving forward! …
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Episode 75: Laughing Matters (November 2023)
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24:55Text comments and questions here! Ask me what I'm listening to, looking at, and reading these days. Ask me. It's all related to the holidays. It can't be helped. There are aspects to this time of year that appeal to me. Cheerful music. Twinkling lights. Sentimental movies. Time with family and friends. Reminders to enjoy everyday! There have been s…
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Episode 74: Do You Dread This Time Of Year?
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15:21Text comments and questions here! It's the holiday season again, and I have a question for you. Do you look forward to this time of year or do you dread it? There are many reasons to look forward to it and just as many reasons to wish you could avoid it. Either way, it's important to be true to yourself and take care of yourself. Mentions: Coffee: …
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Episode 73: Laughing Matters (October 2023)
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23:25Text comments and questions here! October is when it feels like we're turning from summer to fall and then back again. It's an in-between time. Nevertheless, I mix up a libation with fall flavors. Try it and let me know what you think. This is also when homecoming festivities happen at many of Atlanta's colleges and universities. I celebrate my jou…
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Text comments and questions here! Burnout is back again this year. I can't believe this is where I am when I intentionally did everything I could not to end up here. I tried to avoid it. I thought I was doing so well. However, I was wrong. Burnout showed up, and I wasn't ready. I didn't pause. I didn't slow down! I didn't check-in with myself. In t…
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Episode 71: Laughing Matters (September 2023)
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29:36Text comments and questions here! September was full of birthday celebrations and my anniversary, too! I talk about how I found much to celebrate even during a very tough time. The libation of the month is a classic! If you like tequila, this one is for you. Then, I share a rant (story) about my weird relationship with time and my need to have ever…
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Episode 70: Lessons Learned From Tough Times
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16:34Text comments and questions here! Tough times do come around and for me, it's been since late July. Every time the phone rings or a text message pops up, I cringe a little because serious challenges have surfaced in the lives of family and friends in my circle. These challenges relate to health and the loss of loved ones, and there are far too many…
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Episode 69: Laughing Matters (August 2023)
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24:33Text comments and questions here! What are you celebrating this month? I'm celebrating friendship! I had a chance to travel to Dallas, Texas and visit friends. So I have a lot to share about the hotel, the libations, the food, and the heat! If you can't stand 107 degrees, you may want to visit at another time of the year. I also tell you about a li…
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Text comments and questions here! "Move towards joy. Don’t wait for something to happen or be a certain way.” This is the quote that I posted on Instagram earlier this month. In this episode, I share more about what I mean and what it could mean to you. Do you want to wait around for joy? I don't, and you don't have to either. You can intentionally…
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Text comments and questions here! This month I remind you to do what's best for you. Some may talk about you, and it may not be flattering . It's okay. Celebrate you anyway! If you drink sake, you might enjoy this month's libation. Get your shaker and muddler for this one! I rant about the strangest things I saw recently on Peachtree in Atlanta. Dr…
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Episode 66: Whiskey Notes (Shibui Grain Select Whisky)
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12:51Text comments and questions here! Hi Whiskey Lovers! I'm bringing the Whiskey Notes series back to the podcast, finally. It's been a while. I know. Nevertheless, it's here now. If you don't know, I'm still new to whiskey. If you're new to whiskey, this series is for you. Ask a question. Suggest a whiskey for me to taste on a future episode. If you'…
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Text comments and questions here! We are halfway through 2023, and I encourage you to stop, do a self-check, and celebrate being you right here, right now. I'm not talking about your accomplishments. I'm sure your accomplishments are exceptional. However, I'm talking about you. In this episode, I ask you to identify at least one thing you can celeb…
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Text comments and questions here! It's time for a self-assessment, and mid-year is the perfect time to do it. You set your daily laughter goal at the beginning of the year, you focused on it, and now it's time to check-in with yourself. There's no judgement here. It's just a bit of accountability. You've got this! In this episode, I share my approa…
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Text comments and questions here! This month was full of fellowship for me. I was out and about more than usual, and I share those wonderful experiences. I also rant about my worst hotel stay ever at The Starling Atlanta Midtown Curio Collection by Hilton. If you're planning to visit Midtown Atlanta, know before you go! I also try a wine spritzer f…
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Text comments and questions here! When people show you who they are, what is your response? Do you accept it or do you wish for something else? If you find yourself wishing people are different than they actually are, this episode is for you. It's a reminder to accept people as they are and not as you wish them to be. It's a reminder that spending …
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