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In this heartfelt and laughter-filled conversation, we sit down with humourist, author and blogger Marlene Fischer to explore how comedy can become medicine for grief, ageing, injustice and the beautiful absurdity of everyday life.

From getting physically trapped in a sports bra to navigating profound loss, Marlene shares how humour has helped her move through life’s hardest moments. We talk about laughter as healing, the fine line between playful and cruel humour, activism in midlife, Groundhog Day traditions, and why writing daily vignettes has become both discipline and devotion.

Marlene’s honesty, courage and wit remind us that wisdom does not have to be heavy. It can be light, sharp, loving and deeply human all at once.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why laughter can be powerful medicine for grief and loss
• The difference between laughing with and laughing at
• How midlife and menopause can become a creative renaissance
• Humour as activism and social commentary
• The deeper message behind the film Groundhog Day
• Showing up consistently as a writer, even when it is hard
• Community, mentorship and supporting other women to find their next chapter

Everyday mindfulness through ordinary tasks like laundry, food shopping and chocolate

Marlene is the author of:

• Gained a Daughter but Nearly Lost My Mind: How I Planned a Backyard Wedding During a Pandemic
• Trapped in My Sports Bra and Other Harrowing Tales
• I Was Hoping to Age Like a Fine Wine but I’m Feeling More Like an Avocado
  

You can find Marlene here:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marlenekf914
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aisle4marlene
Substack: https://marlenefischer.substack.com/

You can also find her books by searching her name on Amazon or through your local bookstore.

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