Trauma and Laughs: Recent Episodes
Amanda and River
Trauma and Laughs is a podcast that will cover a wide variety of topics, ranging from 90s movie & shows, to witchcraft, true crime and music. We are parents to Autistic and ADHD children. Amanda and River really want to shed light on hard topics with this podcast. We are sisters who live about 6000 miles away from each other (Melanie lives in California and Amanda lives in The Netherlands), but we keep contact every day and always have things to discuss and talk about. We decided this would be a fun and unique way to strengthen our bond as well as create comradery between ourselves and others who have similar experiences, from trauma to fun, laughing along the way!
Episode Notes: Welcome back, weirdos! Looking for another spooky episode to fill your weekend? well, we've got you covered!
Listen in as River tells you all about the pale pubescent black eyed hooligans that knock at doors all overs of the night, yep, you guessed it! Black Eyed Children.
After, Amanda goes over the urban legend of The Candyman and how it evolved.
After these stories, we each take turns reading out a few listener tales to end the episode!
We hope you enjoy the show!
IG: @traumaandlaughspod Twitter: @traumaandlaughs Gmail: traumaandlaughs@gmail.com
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Episode Notes: We're finally back! Fresh new start with Season 2! New logo, new topics! In this episode we discuss topics and ideas that we want to start implementing in this new season!
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Episode Notes: As promised, we decided to add a second episode of the spooky stories that were sent in to us! Listen in as we read listener stories, talk about dreams, ghostly encounters, and more!
If you liked this episode and want to contribute, please like & share! Leave us a review or send in your own stories to our email: traumaandlaughs@gmail.com
Find us on IG @traumaandlaughspod and Twitter @traumaandlaughs
Here is the video about the haunted table on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thdP4GbEZWY
Thanks to everyone that contributed to this episode!
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Episode Notes: Welcome all you spooky babes! In this episode we talk about witchy ways to use pumpkinseeds, our own ghostly encounters, and we read some listener stories!
Get ready for some chills!
If you'd like to share your own spooky stories with us for us to read on the podcast, please email us @traumaandlaughs@gmail.com
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Episode Notes: In this episode we are joined by our youngest sister Tabitha/Theo!
I don't really have an actual description for this, it's just chaos. Listen at your own discretion
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All jingles and music in our show is created by Andrew Hemans
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Episode Notes: Hey y'all!
We're back with another episode of wtf are we even talking about? Wanting to talk about the last self confidence challenge, but deep driving into a world of crime stories and tiktok finds, we decide that maybe we will start doing true crime episodes!
After our ramblings, we discuss how the self love challenge is going for each of us.
If you'd like to share your own stories with us or your own Haunted Doll with us, please send us pictures at our email traumaandlaughs@gmail.com or on our IG traumaandlaughspod - We also have a twitter account you can follow us on @traumaandlaughs.
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All jingles and music in our show is created by Andrew Hemans
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Episode Notes: Welcome back!
Today Amanda and Melanie talk about confidence and self love! We dive into our personal views on it as well as ways that we practice self-love and confidence.
This month we are putting out a 30 day confidence and self love challenge on our IG so be sure to check that out!
TW: In this episode we do talk mildly about Eating Disorders
Music by Andrew Hemans
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Episode Notes: Hey y'all in today's episode we talk about Social Anxiety, some things we personally struggle with as socially anxious awkward humans and ways to help.
If you enjoyed todays episode, please remember to like & subscribe! oh and leave us a review!
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Music Intro and Jingles are created by Andrew Hemans
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Episode Notes: Welcome back! Today we are accompanied by Melanie's fiance while we talk about Blur Social, an up and coming social media website/app that Andrew and his amazing team are building, as well as a few fun 90s items! We were definitely not able to get through them all so we will be back again with more episodes on 90s things if people enjoy them!
If you're interested in being part of blur social from the ground up, you can sign up here: https://blur.social/
If you have any questions, you can find Andrew on IG @andrewhemans as well as twitter @andrewhemans
We hope you enjoy the show!
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Episode Notes: Hey y'all! welcome back!
In this Episode we talk a bit about our personal lives, shopping, alternative goth brands, my arm break annnnd ~~~anxiety~~~ don't worry, we throw in some neat coping skills and advice!
below are some links to Sleepyflowers youtube, please give them a look:
Are these goth brands racist? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSnwuVhblvQ
6 goth/alternative brands that are not racist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2antMqm6Qiw
meditations, asmr, and reiki
ASMR Reiki for Anxiety: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEEY_x3FhI8
Guided Meditation for Anxiety & Stress: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxWOpGm4d7U
5-Minute Meditation For Anxiety https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7Rfz3M0hIo
A Guided Meditation for Anxiety | Russell Brand https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zq85xzRg6SM
Grounding Activity for Anxiety #7: Creating a Safe Place: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Isw37iCwMCg
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Episode Notes: Amanda & Melanie play catch up once again. After another long break they are finally back at it! Listen in as they discuss mental health, 90s fashion, boobers, and much more!
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Episode Notes: Hey y'all and welcome back! Today's episode is a little different, we brought on Melanie's Haunted Doll to ask her a few questions and discuss some interesting topics.
Pay attention to the time stamps 38:57 and 38:58 if you want a little gem of her talking. Tell us what you think she says? While we know the sound sounds like Melanie's voice, we assure you it's not.
We also talk about another haunted doll named Lola, you can find her @kelsiidavies on tiktok!
If you'd like to share your own stories with us or your own Haunted Doll with us, please send us pictures at our email traumaandlaughs@gmail.com or on our IG traumaandlaughspod - We also have a twitter account you can follow us on @traumaandlaughs.
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All jingles and music in our show is created by Andrew Hemans
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Episode Notes: Welcome back, y'all! We are still settling down after a few chaotic months, but we wanted to talk about a few things that have been on our minds lately - toxic people and toxic relationships. Amanda shares her views on what could be seen as a toxic relationship and Melanie shares her experiences and personal dealings with cutting people out of her life. While this episode does not give you an exact play by play of how to end a toxic relationship, we do talk about the signs, what to look out for - and most importantly, making sure your mental health comes first and foremost. We hope that you all enjoy today's episode and if you ever need anyone to talk to, please send us a message!
Below are some links to various resources if you need them:
Signs of a toxic relationship: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AXUUB7P4lE
How to end a toxic relationship: https://www.healthline.com/health/toxic-friendships#takeaway
Cord Cutting Reiki energy work ASMR video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WfxK2WM02I
Jingles and music created by Andrew Hemans
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Episode Notes: Hey y'all! Thank you again for having so much patience with us, we have hectic schedules and as we have talked about in previous episodes, Melanie is still figuring out her new medication schedule and Amanda has been very busy with her family. Times are rough and sometimes our productivity with the podcast gets put on hold, but don't worry, when we have the time we're here! Melanie is doing much better energy wise and is able to work more on personal projects, like this podcast! Your support and understanding is so important to us, we just wanted to state that before we get into today's Episode description.
So for today's episode we're playing a bit of catch up as well as talking about some controversial topics, like Life After Death, Seances, Haunted Dolls, and more! We lightly touch on the topics of Demons and Deities and our personal take on Religions. But as you know, we tend to bounce around a lot and forget what we even started to talk about ...in the first place (whoops Austism and ADHD much?)
The show Melanie mentions in this episode is Surviving Death on Netflix
The Tarot Deck Melanie uses for the one card pull is The Dark Wood Tarot which you can find online or here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/938408413/dark-wood-tarot
Music and jingles are created by Ander Hemans
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Episode Notes: Hey y'all! Welcome back! We hope that you enjoy this episode, Amanda and Melanie discuss their personal ways of practicing self care! From eating healthy and meditation to masturbation and hydration. At the end of this episode Melanie pulls some self care cards for the listeners for the week.
Some items we talked about during this episode are linked here:
The Witch's Book of Self Care https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-witchs-book-of-self-care-arin-murphy-hiscock/
Sacred Self Care Oracle Deck https://selfcareoracle.com/
Some video's Melanie mentions in the podcasts are linked here:
How to wake up before 6am https://youtu.be/3kbdGHavGKg
Why you're always tired https://youtu.be/js2vfr96iAQ
and lastly, if you're interested here is the Coziest videos ever by Charmed Intuition Tarot on YouTube:
Coziest Night In https://youtu.be/Pcli3aXqwJg
Ways to Relax https://youtu.be/y27f88piM8U
If you like this podcast, please subscribe and give us a review! We would love to hear what you think! You can also catch us on IG @traumaandlaughspod as well as twitter @traumaandlaughs and if you have any topic ideas, questions, or just want to say hi our email is traumaandlaughs@gmail.com
Jingles are made by Andrew Hemans
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Episode Notes: Hey ya'll and welcome back! We apologize for last weeks absence, a lot has been happening in our lives and we are trying to get back on track!
In this episode Amanda and Melanie discuss money and how to change your view of it, Melanie talks very briefly about money magic and also talks a bit about a new Podcast she has been listening to called Shadow Aspects with Brianna (you can find her on IG @shadow_witch111) - Her latest episode is all about Money! So if you're interested in learning about that in terms of shadow work, please go check her out!
If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe! If you have a bad boss story yourself, please let us know! We would love to read your stories! Email us at traumaandlaughs@gmail.com you can also find us on IG @traumaandlaughspod and @traumaandlaughs on twitter.
Podcast Jingles are created by Andrew Hemans
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Episode Notes: Hey Y'all! Welcome back, this week we are talking about bad bosses and awful work experiences! Who hasn't worked a crappy job, who has wanted to have that movie-like quitting scene? In these next two episodes we explore Andrew's (Melanie's Boyfriend) work history, the goods and the bad of working in tech start ups, Amanda gives us a little bit about her most recent job journey, and Melanie talks a bit about working at a toxic company and why she quit.
This is a topic that Amanda and Melanie really want to keep talking about to expose bad companies, bad bosses, and toxic work environments. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe! If you have a bad boss story yourself, please let us know! We would love to read your stories! Email us at traumaandlaughs@gmail.com you can also find us on IG @traumaandlaughspod and @traumaandlaughs on twitter.
Jingles were created by Andrew (our guest) Hemans
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Episode Notes: Hey Y'all! Welcome back, this week we are talking about bad bosses and awful work experiences! Who hasn't worked a crappy job, who has wanted to have that movie-like quitting scene? In these next two episodes we explore Andrew's (Melanie's Boyfriend) work history, the goods and the bad of working in tech start ups, Amanda gives us a little bit about her most recent job journey, and Melanie talks a bit about working at a toxic company and why she quit.
This is a topic that Amanda and Melanie really want to keep talking about to expose bad companies, bad bosses, and toxic work environments. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe! If you have a bad boss story yourself, please let us know! We would love to read your stories! Email us at traumaandlaughs@gmail.com you can also find us on IG @traumaandlaughspod and @traumaandlaughs on twitter.
Jingles were created by Andrew (our guest) Hemans
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Episode Notes: Relationships & love languages, Oracle Decks, Nexium, the power of chocolate and learning yourself. In this Episode Amanda and Melanie discuss an array of topics. Melanie gushes over Phoebe Bridges and Amanda talks a bit about their losses this past year. This episode was recorded during the first few weeks of October, this was an episode that we hadn't released due to interviews, etc. We hope you all enjoy the banter!
If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe to our channel or leave us a review! We post episodes every Wednesday! You can find us @traumaandlaughs on both IG and Twitter. If you have any questions or want to drop us a message, our email is traumaandlaughs@gmail.com
Jingles Created by Andrew Hemans
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Episode Notes: AKA Mental Issues & Garbage Gifts! Part 2
Hey y'all and welcome back! We apologize that this episode is a little late today, we had some issues with the ending during our editing and took some time this morning to finish it up! This is one of our longest episodes to date! In this episode we talk about Shadow Work, Therapy & EMDR, Melanie talks about a new program she is using called Mood : https://www.moodhealth.com/ and also references her new Shadow Work Oracle Deck: https://www.etsy.com/listing/921240843/dark-mirror-oracle-deck-cards-set
Amanda brings us back to her childhood memories and revisits some ghosts and we talk a little about how we are planning on spending the holidays. We hope that everyone has an amazing Holiday, no matter what you celebrate!
<3
Podcast Jingled created by Andrew Hemans
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Episode Notes: AKA Mental Issues & Garbage Gifts! Part 1
Hey y'all and welcome back! We apologize that this episode is a little late today, we had some issues with the ending during our editing and took some time this morning to finish it up! This is one of our longest episodes to date! In this episode we talk about Shadow Work, Therapy & EMDR, Melanie talks about a new program she is using called Mood : https://www.moodhealth.com/ and also references her new Shadow Work Oracle Deck: https://www.etsy.com/listing/921240843/dark-mirror-oracle-deck-cards-set
Amanda brings us back to her childhood memories and revisits some ghosts and we talk a little about how we are planning on spending the holidays. We hope that everyone has an amazing Holiday, no matter what you celebrate!
<3
Podcast Jingled created by Andrew Hemans
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Episode Notes: Hey y'all and welcome back! In today's Episode we start a new series. This series is something very close to Amanda and Melanie's hearts. As mothers who have experienced trauma with their own births, they felt incredibly honored that Victoria from @amamawithtrauma reached out to them to talk about her personal birth trauma story and boy is it an intense one.
This episode does contain topics that might be graphic for some individuals so listener discretion is advised.
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Episode Notes: Hey y'all! We honestly hope you don't come here for consistency, because you will find ... none. In today's episode Amanda and Melanie attempt to stay on topic, but unfortunately peanutbutter. Listen in as the sisters talk about 90s remakes, some classics, an iconic Boondock Saint's scene, Black Mirror, and much more -- All while Amanda is on medication from her herniated disk. It's a good time and so are we <3
If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe to our channel or leave us a review! We post episodes every Wednesday! You can find us @traumaandlaughs on both IG and Twitter. If you have any questions or want to drop us a message, our email is traumaandlaughs@gmail.com
Podcast Jingles are created by Andrew Hemans
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Episode Notes: Hey y'all! Welcome back! Today we sit down with Amanda's husband Christiaan, together they share their journey learning about autism and living with autism. We share a lot of laughs along the way! This episode is quite a bit longer than our normal episodes because we not only talk with Christiaan, but also Chloé, Amanda's daughter, who shares her own views on living with autism and some important advice to those who care for autistic individuals or know them. After we chat with her, stay tuned for a cute little game we play with Melanie's boyfriend Andrew - "Guess the meaning"
We hope you guys enjoy this episode! If you do, please rate, subscribe & review! You can find us on IG and Twitter @traumaandlaughs or email us at traumaandlaughs@gmail.com
Podcast Jingles are created by Ander Hemans
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Episode Notes: Hey y'all! Welcome back to Trauma & Laughs! Today our episode is dedicated to Willow (nightmarekittykat/Vampticia), who talks about her journey with PTSD, some rather traumatic stalker experiences, why she started her IG account, and some interesting facts about her past and family dynamics.
For more about her you can find her on IG as @nightmarekittykat or on all other social media platforms as @vampticia - Thank you so much again, Willow, for chatting with us and sharing your story!
We hope that if anyone ever needs someone to reach out to, that they can reach out to us. Our account DMs are always open for those that need it. If you want to get ahold of us you can find us on IG @traumaandlaughs, twitter @traumaandlaughs or email us at traumaandlaughs@gmail.com
Thank you all for listening. If you enjoy this podcast, please like & subscribe and leave a review <3
Podcast Jingles created by Andrew Hemans
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Episode Notes: Hey y'all, welcome back! Today Amanda and Melanie are discussing all kinds of spicy topics! This episode was recorded on November 3rd, the day the election started. Melanie does a reading for the election and feels pretty confident in her findings (is she right though?) Amanda and Melanie discuss some heated BLM issues, True Crime, and finally they get into the nitty gritty pregnancy prevention, vagina dangers, and sperm mechanics. It's a fun one, don't miss out!
You can find us on IG and Twitter @traumaandlaughs or email us at traumaandlaughs@gmail.com
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Podcast Jingles are created by Ander Hemans
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Episode Notes: Happy Wednesday y'all!
We have a special episode today with Avery from @averyandart on IG! She is an incredible makeup artist, illustrator, witch, and friend! Listen in as we talk about Avery's journey to becoming the next Virgin Mary, how Scooby Doo introduced her to witchcraft, and much more!
You can follow Avery on IG @averyandart or on tiktok @sociererose
Interested in being a guest on our podcast? Email us at Traumaandlaughs@gmail.com or follow us @traumaandlaughs on IG and Twitter!
Podcast Jingles created by Andrew Hemans
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Episode Notes: Welcome back y'all! Are you ready to get weird in this episode? Amanda and Melanie talk about a number of things - Myers Briggs Personality test, Kink tests, Melanie's staph infection story that no one asked or wanted to hear, embarrassing father-in-law moments and so much more.
If you're not into talking about sex, staph infections, or weird kinky things, this episode might not be for you!
Here are the links to the the Myers Briggs test: https://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test
And the kink test: https://bdsmtest.org/select-mode
Jingles created by Andrew Hemans
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Episode Notes: Hey y'all!
Welcome back to our 5th episode! Today Amanda and Melanie are interviewing their favorite Dutch Vampire, Lithyena a.k.a. Lizzie! Can we just start off by saying what a sweet and soft person Lizzie is? Come listen as the sisters talk Lizzie's ear off! We find out what their first hair color was, that outdoor pools DO exist in the Netherlands, what it was like when Lizzie learned they were autistic, and much more!
You can find Lizzie on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok by their username @lithyena TW: There is some light conversation about self-harm near the end of the episode.
Notes: Amanda and Lizzie both live in the Netherlands, so sometimes the audio isn't the absolute best quality and we apologize for any issues while listening to this episode. Thank you in advance for your understanding <3
Jingles and music created by Andrew Hemans
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Episode Notes: Hey y'all! Welcome Back! Today the sisters are talking about spooky stories! From real life events, to true crime, to paranormal --- we go there! If you take anything away from this episode at all, just please for your own sake remember to CHECK YOUR SHOES FOR SPIDERS!!!!
Books we mention at the end of the episode are linked here:
Birdman Mo Hyder: https://www.amazon.com/Birdman-Jack-Caffery-Book-1-ebook/dp/B007Z3QRU2/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&hvadid=77859294361886&hvbmt=bp&hvdev=c&hvqmt=p&keywords=birdman+mo+hayder&qid=1603311260&sr=8-1&tag=mh0b-20
A Certain Slant of Light: https://www.amazon.com/Certain-Slant-Light-Laura-Whitcomb/dp/061858532X
In a Dark Dark Room and Other Scary Stories: (this has the story of the girl with the green ribbon) https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Room-Other-Scary-Stories/dp/0060252715/ref=sr_1_2?crid=CRHWQIX4TA4M&dchild=1&keywords=the+girl+with+the+green+ribbon&qid=1603244535&s=books&sprefix=thegirl+with+the+gree%2Cstripbooks%2C233&sr=1-2
Her Body and Other Parties: (a modern take on the girl with the green ribbon) https://www.amazon.com/Her-Body-Other-Parties-Stories/dp/155597788X/ref=sr_1_4?crid=CRHWQIX4TA4M&dchild=1&keywords=the+girl+with+the+green+ribbon&qid=1603244450&s=books&sprefix=thegirl+with+the+gree%2Cstripbooks%2C233&sr=1-4
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Episode Notes: Welcome back ghosties and ghouls, today the sisters are talking about Halloween! Secifically Halloween costumes! We reminisce about Halloween in the 80s and 90s, how fun it is to create your own costume, how fun it was to celebrate Halloween back in the day... the dread of doing that now during covid - and more!
We hope you enjoy this episode, we apologize for an interruptions such as Amanda's connection cutting out - We are still getting the hang of the distance while podcasting as well as Melanie's daughter Kae coming in. She just wants to be a part of the fun! We appreciate it, but we know that might be disruptive to some individuals.
Like everyone else around the world right now during this time of year, we are SO excited for Halloween and so excited to get crafty! Let us know what you're dressing up as this year! Send us a DM on Instagram via @traumaandlaughs or via email traumaandlaughs@gmail.com so we can share it on the gram (if you're interested in that!)
Stay Spooky, y'all!
Jingles created by Andrew Hemans
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Episode Notes: Hey y'all! Welcome back to Trauma and Laughs - in this episode Amanda and Melanie discuss the details of moving to the Netherlands, where Amanda still resides with her family.
While reminiscing some really beautiful moments, the sisters chat a bit about their personal trauma and issues they had before and after the move. They talk a bit about discrimination they endured as American's before moving and how its impacted them.
This episode also talks little about molestation, so if that's a subject you're not comfortable with, please skip this one.
You can find Trauma and Laughs on Instragram @traumaandlaughs or email us @traumaandlaughs@gmail.com
Intro Music and Jingles created by Andrew Hemans
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Episode Notes: Hey y'all! Welcome back to Trauma and Laughs, where the trauma is exploitable and the laughs are unavoidable!
In our very very very first episode, we are talking about iconic 90s films. Melanie uses the term iconic more times than she cares to admit. Amanda gushes over Skeet Ulrich and Andrew Keegan and they both agree that 90s movies are simply the superior film days.
Listen as Amanda and Melanie discuss The Craft, Scream, Clueless, Adams Family, 10 Things I Hate About You and more in part 1 of the 90s movie series.
During this episode you might hear Melanie's daughter talking in the background and then she makes a mini appearance near the end of the episode. We apologize if this throws some of our listeners off. Typically the sisters try to record when there are no children are about, but since both are mothers that might happen on occasion, we hope you understand.
Follow Trauma and Laughs on Instagram @traumaandlaughs - send us a funny meme or tell us your favorite 90s movie that you'd like us to cover!
Music Intro and Jingles are created by Andrew Hemans
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Episode Notes: Hey y'all, welcome back to Trauma and Laughs official introduction! In this Episode Amanda and Melanie share a little bit about why they started the podcast and what they want to cover in the podcast. Amanda emphasizes the want and need to create a space for people to feel like their trauma is heard and understood while working through the journey of mental health. While they definitely want to have fun, chit chatty episodes, this podcast really is geared toward self improvement and advocating those that need might need a platform and a voice to help raise awareness.
Amanda and Melanie adopt the word "traumarodery" as a way of expressing positivity with shared traumatic experiences bringing comradery within our community and hopefully we are able to help others feel safe and understood.
Trauma and Laughs hope that you enjoy our little introduction and that you stick around to laugh and learn with them!
Amanda and Melanie live 6000 miles away from each other, so we hope that any audio issues can be looked over until we can purchase better equipment and learn more about podcasting to improve the show. Thank you for your understanding <3
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Intro Music and Jingles created by Andrew Hemans
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Episode Notes: Here is a sneak speak of Trauma and Laughs where Amanda and Melanie introduce themselves and talk a little about what the podcast entails. We hope you tune in September 30th for our first two episodes! <3