It's Okay To Laugh

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 n…

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!

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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 ki…

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 lo…

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 t…

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, a…

Welcome back to SEASON 2 of It's Okay To Laugh!

In this episode, we talk about the complicated nature of defining and celebrating milestones in the life of a special needs loved one.

A.k.a., Jane had…

Ever wondered what the HOLLY JOLLY HOLIDAYS hold for a special needs family?

In this episode, we talk about our least-favorite Christmas songs and share tips we've learned about having a special need…

Last episode Hilary interviewed Rich, and we had such a good time and got such a good response that we decided to turn the tables this time!

In this episode, Rich interviews Hilary and they talk abou…

This episode has something for everyone:

-People who have contracted a mild strain of COVID -People who have cussed out a mental disorder -All other people

See? Literally EVERYONE.

In honor of Rich's…

In part 2 of our interview with Christina Pann, C.N., she tells us about the importance of activating our parasympathetic nervous system (say that 10 times fast), gives her input on some current heal…

This week, we recorded an episode that was so good, we turned it into TWO episodes!

Continuing the topic of health and wellness, we decided to interview our first guest, functional nutritionist Chris…

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Do you enjoy Taco Bell beefy crunch burritos, but also want to live a…

Ever get yourself into a situation and think, "I wish someone would have warned me about this"? And by "situation", we mean "receiving an unexpected special needs diagnosis". And by "get yourself int…

Did you know that most special needs equipment is clinically proven to be HECKA UGLY? And that's 100% unbiased fact, in our opinion. 

So in this episode, we figure out how to pronounce the word "aest…

Why the heck would parents with a special needs kid have MORE kids?!

The decision to grow your family can be intimidating and complex. In this episode, we talk about our process (having 3 kids) and l…

In this episode, we give specific examples from our own lives of what can drive special needs families to cope on a regular basis. We also talk about how to take healthy steps in the coping process.

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When tragedy strikes someone, it's natural to want to comfort them. Most people mean well, but oh boy can they say some stupid things!

In this episode:

How to not be that person who says stupid thing…

Have you ever wondered how a couple with a special needs kid maintains the burning flame of sexual passion? Probably not! But in this episode, we're gonna talk about it anyway.

We'll also talk about …

Hi! We're Rich & 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…