August Wilson said it best…
"All you need in the world is love and laughter. That's all anybody needs. To have love in one hand and laughter in the other."
In the midst of life’s responsibilities, we often forget that laughter is a vital form of self-care.
Joy is not just a fleeting emotion—it’s a refuge, a sanctuary, and a declaration of resilience.
This week, we invite you to embrace lightness, find moments of pure delight, and remind yourself:
I DESERVE LAUGHTER
(JE MÉRITE DE RIRE)
Below are some great resources, hand-picked by myself, Tamara Charese, to make you laugh! Cause god knows we need it!
To start... SOME FACTS ABOUT LAUGHTER
Pause, close your eyes, and take a deep breath. Picture a moment when you laughed uncontrollably. Feel the warmth of that joy spreading through you. Let this moment remind you that laughter is always within reach.
LAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDICINE
BY HELPGUIDE.ORG
Next, two PODCASTS that always make me laugh...
Some of my favorite people pull up to the house for some food, drinks, and plenty of laughs! Enjoy...
HOUSE GUEST
WITH SCOTT EVANS
Comedians KevOnStage and Tony Baker wanted to make a podcast so they did.
KEVONSTAGE STUDIOS: THE BALD BROS PODCAST
WITH KEV-ON-STATE & TONY BAKER
“[A] refreshing, hilarious, and honest account of making a career in a male-dominated field, dating, being a mom, growing up, and so much more. . . . Yes, this book is addressed to Wong’s daughters, but every reader will find nuggets of wisdom and inspiration and, most important, something to laugh at.”—Bustle
DEAR GIRLS
BY ALI WONG
In her brand-new collection, Phoebe shares stories that will make you laugh, but also plenty that will hit you in the heart and inspire a little bit of rage, and maybe a lot of action. That means revealing her perspective on performative allyship, white guilt, and what happens when white people take up space in cultural movements; exploring what it’s like to be a woman who doesn’t want kids living in a society where motherhood is the crowning achievement of a straight, cis woman’s life; and discussing how the dire state of mental health in America means that taking care of one’s psychological well-being—aka “self-care”—usually requires disposable money.
PLEASE DON'T SIT ON MY BED IN YOUR OUTSIDE CLOTHES
BY PHOEBE ROBINSON
Lastly, two hilarious films on streaming...
When best friends and roommates Dreux and Alyssa discover Alyssa's boyfriend has blown their rent money, the duo finds themselves going to extremes in a race against the clock to avoid eviction and keep their friendship intact.
ONE OF THEM DAYS
STARRING SZA AND KEKE PALMER
Shlesinger's new Prime Video special, filmed in Salt Lake City, delivers raw, high-energy comedy tackling relationships, gender dynamics, and taboo topics with her signature unfiltered style.
ILIZA SHLESINGER: A DIFFERENT ANIMAL
STARRING ILIZA SHLESINGER
Laughter is a love language to yourself. Make space for it. You deserve it.
As always, affirmations from pervious weeks are available here
You'll be hearing more from me soon. Promise.
Tamara Charese
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