Life Happens Laugh Anyway

🎙️ Episode 246: Kitchen Remodeling Dos and Don’ts 👯‍♀️ Cathrine’s Pros & Cons ✅ Pros

• Stick to a budget - even if you go over by a little 🤩

• Invest in Consumer Reports (it will save you money in the long run)💰

• Do what you want 😉

❌ Cons

• Budget creep is REAL 😬

• Dust… everywhere… forever… 😵‍💫

• Decision fatigue: “Do we want matte, satin, or eggshell?” 😵

😂 Tracy’s Pros & Cons ✅ Pros

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🎙️ Episode 244: Finding Strength in Weakness

💡 Main Takeaways: 1️⃣ Weakness Isn’t Failure, It’s an Invitation – God doesn’t shame your struggles; He uses them to draw you closer. 🙌 2️⃣ Weakness Keeps Us Dependent on God – When life feels too heavy, it’s a reminder to lean on the One who carries it all. 🤲 3️⃣ Weakness ≠ Worthlessness – Your weakness is not your identity; it’s a doorway to God’s grace. 💗

🧭 Call to Action: T...

🎙️ Episode 243: “Friend… or Foe?” The Dangers of AI Relationships ✨ If you had told us back in the 1980s that our imaginary friends would one day be in our pockets....UMMMMMMM No!

💡 Today’s Topic: AI Friendships and Relationships — When Technology Feels a Little Too Friendly!

👩‍💻 From wearable “Friend” devices to chatbot companions, people are forming emotional bonds with artificial intelligence. But what happens when a “fake ...

🎙️ Episode 242: Ministry — Why It’s Worth It!

💡 Feeling burnt out or discouraged in ministry? You’re not alone — and you’re in the right place. In this episode, we unpack why ministry is worth it even when it’s messy, exhausting, and unseen.

We just came off a 3½-day ministry retreat 🏕️ full of laughter, worship, and divine moments (plus a few hilarious behind-the-scenes stories 🤪). That time away reminded us that ministry is n...

Greetings Humor Consumers!

In this powerful yet hilariously honest episode, Tracy and Cathrine dive into cancer screenings and early detection—a topic most people avoid, ignore, or delay. Tracy opens with her personal breast cancer survival story involving an oncologist, radiation, and a possible perk: a higher, tighter boob. 😂

From there, the conversation gets real about why cancer screenings matter and how early detection saves ...

🎙️ Episode 240: Unknown Number — The High School Catfish

Description: In this episode, Tracy and Cathrine dive into the shocking true story behind Netflix’s Unknown Number: The High School Catfish. It’s the kind of story that makes you say, “Wait… WHAT?!” — a case so twisted and heartbreaking it feels like fiction. But it’s all real.

We’ll unpack the wildest details, share what surprised us most, and talk about what this story rev...

🎙️ Episode 237 Show Notes

Brain Health: Laugh, Learn & Remember Where You Left Your Keys

Ever walked into a room and completely forgotten why you’re there? Or spent 10 minutes looking for your glasses… while they were on your head? Yep, us too. 😂

In this episode, we dive into the fascinating (and funny) world of brain health for women over 50. The good news? God designed our brains to be renewed—and there are practical things...

🎧 Episode 236: A Look into the Amish Culture

First of all....A GIANT thank you to our friend and Humor Contributor Karren who suggested we take a look at today's topic. We ❤️ your suggestions, so if you're reading this...and I think you are...send your ideas to Tracy@tracydegraaf.com. What documentary have you watched lately that made you go Hmmmmm? What hot topic would you like to hear us discuss? We want to know. 

 

Now, back to...

Note: Tracy has two upcoming church comedy events in the Chicago Area: Sept 20 in Monee, IL and Sept 26 in Orland Hills, IL. Grab your tickets now and come say Hi. ;) If you would like to invite Tracy and Cathrine to your church, email tracy@tracydegraaf.com. Now, back to the show...

Reality TV isn’t reality—and The Biggest Loser proves it. Join Tracy and Cathrine as they recap the three-part documentary...

🎙 Episode 234: Mood Music – How to Let Songs Shape Your Day

Is it possible to choose your mood by choosing your music? 🤗 Absolutely. In this episode, Tracy and Cathrine dive into the power of music to shift your emotions, calm your mind, energize your body, and even deepen your connection with God. 🎶

We’ll share:

• How we personally use music for everything from workouts to worship to road trips.

• Cathrine shares...

🎙️ Episode 233: Laughing Through the Storms

Is it really possible to laugh when your life is chaos and your zipper’s down in public? (Spoiler: Yes. Yes, it is. 😂)

This week, we dive into how humor builds real resilience when life feels like a hurricane (and maybe your pants are part of the problem).

Stick with us until the very end—you’ll hear:

😹 Cat’s LOL Moments in the Middle of Mayhem

• When her STRESS was interrupted by...

Episode 232 : Dumb and Dumber

Episode Description: Some criminals are dangerous… others are just dangerously dumb. 🕵️‍♂️💡

In this laugh-out-loud episode, we dive into the ridiculous world of stupid criminals—the ones who got caught because they:

• Forgot to cut eye holes in their disguise 😵

• Used their own pay stub as a robbery note 💰

• Called 911 to complain about the quality of their drugs 🚔

From selfie-snapping...

🎙️ Episode 231: Why In-Person Connection Matters 🤝🏽💬💒

Today we're talking about the POWER of showing up—literally. Whether it's a hug, a hospital visit, or just coffee across the table—face-to-face connection matters more than ever.

Here’s what you’ll hear:

1️⃣ The Late Dr. Charles Stanley said connection isn’t optional—it’s vital. Cathrine shares how his words shaped her view of relationships. 👨🏽‍⚕️📚

2️⃣ Tracy breaks down ...

🎙️ Life Happens Laugh Anyway Podcast Episode 230: How to Find Encouragement When You Need It 💁‍♀️📖🤣

Feeling discouraged? Overwhelmed? Gassy? (You have to listen to this episode to understand the gassy part!) 😂 You’re 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 episod...

🎙️ Episode 229: Ken and Barbie Killers – The Lost Murder Tapes “They looked like the perfect couple. But behind closed doors, they were committing unspeakable acts of evil.”   In today’s episode, we pull back the curtain on the shocking true crime story of Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka — dubbed the Ken and Barbie Killers — and unpack what it reveals about evil in disguise, the failure of justice, and where God is when justice fa...

🎙️ Episode 228: “Vacationing with Adult Kids”

🚗 ✈️  It’s a special kind of chaos, folks.

In this episode, Cathrine shares her Michigan mishaps, Tracy spills the Georgia tea (spoiler alert: no ghosts were spotted, but drama was), and together they recount the realities of traveling with adult children.

From TSA misunderstandings to parking fines, chicken-gate to haunted tours with zero hauntings, and Adam’s free-range audio choice...