Life got you down? What if you could laugh anyway? Christian comedian Tracy DeGraaf (along with her bff Cathrine) drop weekly episodes on topics you care about like how to survive your husband's loud chewing, how to laugh about your kids driving you nuts, and how to scoff off those lady whiskers and not worry about your Howdy Doody sleep wrinkle. Tracy and Cathrine have been next door neighbors and besties for over 20 years. They survived the 911, The Great Recession, teenage years, disappointment, multiple health issues, depression and other stuff that sucks. They have truly learned the secret of Life Happens Laugh Anyway.
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Life got you down? What if you could laugh anyway? Christian comedian Tracy DeGraaf (along with her bff Cathrine) drop weekly episodes on topics you care about like how to survive your husband's loud chewing, how to laugh about your kids driving you nuts, and how to scoff off those lady whiskers and not worry about your Howdy Doody sleep wrinkle. Tracy and Cathrine have been next door neighbors and besties for over 20 years. They survived the 911, The Great Recession, teenage years, disappointment, multiple health issues, depression and other stuff that sucks. They have truly learned the secret of Life Happens Laugh Anyway.
Episode 230: How to Find Encouragement When You Need It
Life Happens Laugh Anyway
44 minutes 2 seconds
3 months ago
Episode 230: How to Find Encouragement When You Need It
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Feeling discouraged? Overwhelmed? Gassy? (You have to listen to this episode to understand the gassy part!) š Youāre in good company.
In this episode, Tracy and Cathrine get real (and ridiculous) about what to do when life is a lot. Whether you're in a tough season or just having one of those blah-for-no-reason days, this episode is your practical pep talkāwith stories, scripture, and some side-splitting laughter. Yes, wheezing too!
Hereās whatās inside:āØ Cathrine shares from the heartāfrom giving birth to a daughter with a heart defect, to financial stress and work injuries. She opens up about how her faith family (and real family) helped her find strength.š Tracy talks about depression and motherhood, including losing her mom to cancer as a young wife/mom and raising five boys through chaosālike that one Christmas Eve with ZERO presents. (Donāt worry. Her siblings saved the day!)š± Our favorite encouragement habits: daily āTop 10 Thankfulā texts and ridiculous memesš Encouraging Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:14ā15, Psalm 32:8, and a side mention of Isaiah 41:10 because, letās be honest, itās Tracyās life verse.
š BONUS: Tracy talked Cathrine into revealing her most embarrassing VBS momentāwhich may or may not involve falling, peeing (just a little), and a well-timed toot. In return, Tracy shared a prayer that had a little extra gas in the amen. These are too good to keep secret.
š Why being a good listener might be the most powerful form of encouragementš” Plus: Cathrine shares insights from the late, great Dr. Charles Stanley on how to truly uplift others
š¬ How We Encourage Each Other (and YOU!)
ā Texting our daily Top 10 Thankful List
ā Memes that crack us up when life feels heavy
ā Just being presentāa quiet listener is sometimes the best gift
ā Scripture + prayer at the right time("Sometimes itās not a sermon, itās a text that says: 'I see you. I'm praying. Alsoā¦ here's a squirrel meme.'")
š£ Call to Action:
We need encouragement too! š§”If something in this episode blessed you, made you laugh, or reminded you that youāre not alone, let us know! Send a message to: š§ tracy@tracydegraaf.com or find us on social media. We hate to be overly needy, but sometimes we just need to know you're out there. Your words might just be the boost we need today.
š§ Listen nowāand donāt forget to laugh anyway.
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Life Happens Laugh Anyway
Life got you down? What if you could laugh anyway? Christian comedian Tracy DeGraaf (along with her bff Cathrine) drop weekly episodes on topics you care about like how to survive your husband's loud chewing, how to laugh about your kids driving you nuts, and how to scoff off those lady whiskers and not worry about your Howdy Doody sleep wrinkle. Tracy and Cathrine have been next door neighbors and besties for over 20 years. They survived the 911, The Great Recession, teenage years, disappointment, multiple health issues, depression and other stuff that sucks. They have truly learned the secret of Life Happens Laugh Anyway.
