Navigating Grief, Birth Order, and Lighthearted LaughterIn this episode of The Laugh Cry Club, hosts Joy and Rebecca embark on a journey through weekly laughs and cries, respond to listener questions, and share personal anecdotes. They honor Chelsea's temporary absence and dive into topics including navigating grief after a sibling's suicide and the impact of birth order on personality. The hosts reflect on their personal experiences and explore the role of generational trauma and parenting styles. As always, the episode is peppered with humor, relatable stories, and therapeutic insights, creating a safe and welcoming space for all listeners.00:38 Weekly Laughs and Cries02:00 Personal Challenges and Reflections11:18 Nostalgia and Memories24:18 Astrology and Daily Horoscopes25:44 Navigating Personal and Practical Matters26:25 Dealing with Disrupted Sleep and Storms27:54 Supporting Family Through Grief40:21 The Complexities of Birth Order46:33 Twin Dynamics and Personal Reflections

Laugh Cry Club Episode: Navigating Teen Emotions and Funny MishapsIn this episode of the Laugh Cry Club, Joy and Rebecca dive into the challenges of modern life, starting with their hilarious encounters with spam texts and technical mishaps. They send love and support to Chelsea who is grieving the loss of her husband Steve. As licensed therapists with over 20 years of experience, they discuss how to help teens process emotions when parents weren't taught these skills themselves, and the importance of caring adults. Joy and Rebecca share amusing incidents involving puppies and gym selfies, and both hosts stress the importance of kindness and understanding others' struggles. The episode wraps up with answering listener questions about managing teen anxiety and finding the right therapy support.00:39 Welcome to the Laugh Cry Club01:53 Listener Questions and Funny Stories02:22 Rebecca's Laugh: Vacation Photos06:32 Gym Selfies and Social Media08:50 Spam Texts and Scams15:01 Puppy Training Adventures18:19 Reflecting on Public Perception19:56 Happy Cry: Taylor Swift's Victory20:41 Taylor Swift and Confetti21:01 Laughing and Crying at Current Events22:50 Finding Humor in Tough Times24:07 Working from Home: A New Normal24:46 Listener Questions: Teen Anxiety29:27 Helping Teens Process Emotions35:05 Parenting Tips and Personal Stories37:51 Therapy Shows and Content Ideas40:51 Closing Thoughts and Kindness

Navigating Comparisons and Keeping It RealIn this episode of The Laugh Cry Club, therapists Joy and Rebecca discuss their mission to normalize human experiences, and the importance of being authentic. The conversation turns to the topic of comparison, especially the impact of social media on our perceptions of self-worth. Joy shares a heartfelt laugh about watching a Peewee Herman documentary, while Rebecca laughs about a turquoise misunderstanding. They explore the psychological reasons behind our tendency to compare ourselves to others and offer practical tips for navigating the highlight reels we see online. The episode wraps up with an open invitation for listeners to share their own laughs and cries.

00:08 Meet the Hosts: Joy and Rebecca00:39 The Podcast Journey: One Year In01:28 Today's Topic: The Comparison Trap02:38 Laughs and Cries: Peewee Herman Nostalgia07:47 A Vulnerable Moment at Whole Foods20:00 Holding Space and Finding Humor26:13 Carrie Underwood's Jewelry: Real or Fake?26:55 Funny Questions and Partner Reactions27:41 The Comparison Trap: Social Media vs. Reality28:41 Evolutionary Roots of Comparison29:36 Social Media's Influence on Self-Perception36:46 Humor as a Tool Against Comparison39:35 Fitness Comparisons and Body Image42:00 The Dangers of Obsessive Dieting46:15 Strategies to Combat Negative Self-Talk49:38 Conclusion and Final Thoughts