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Enlighten Up - A Hilarapy Podcast

Lizzie Allan
11 episodes   Last Updated: Sep 22, 23

"Enlighten Up" is a Hilarapy podcast with Lizzie Allan and Karina Lauren that combines the healing power of comedy and therapy. Each week, they feature a comedian from the Hilarapy course and discuss the topics they bring up in their set, covering hard-hitting topics such as sexual shame and getting older. Through humour and heart, their goal is to dissolve stigma, awaken the masses, promote love, and increase connection by dissolving shame. The podcast provides a refreshing and effective way to improve emotional and mental well-being, incorporating laughter and play as powerful tools for healing and growth. Tune in to "Enlightened Up" for a unique and fun listening experience that inspires positivity, understanding, and inclusivity.

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Episodes

Michele talks about being bisexual and non-monogamous and how if her depression had an age, it would have its driver's license by now.Learn more about how you can heal with humour https://hilarapy.com  Check out the Hilarapy Comedy Therapy Course https://hilarapy.com/courses-3/
Have you ever had issues with your phone face unlocking? Sarah knows ALL about that problem and has us rolling on the floor describing her situation. Also, she's vegan and put simply, better than us!Learn more about how you can heal with humour https://hilarapy.com  Check out the Hilarapy Comedy Therapy Course https://hilarapy.com/courses-3/
Marc's endearing tale of gender stereotypes and aging have us in stitches. From the manly man-purse and balding to discovering new things about yourself, Marc's set is both one of a kind and all of us wrapped up in one! Learn more about how you can heal with humour https://hilarapy.com  Check out the Hilarapy Comedy Therapy Course https://hilarapy.com/courses-3/
Barb regales us with song and funny truths around being a random old lady, losing teeth and how society sees old people. We met Barb at the Pride Parade and we've loved her ever since. Learn more about how you can heal with humour https://hilarapy.com  Check out the Hilarapy Comedy Therapy Course https://hilarapy.com/courses-3/
She glitters, she razzles, she dazzles! Shulamite is a mighty force to contend with and we couldn't be happier to bear witness to this force on state and off. Shulamite talks culture, a titch of trauma  (just the tip ;)) and she does it all with grace and style. Learn more about how you can heal with humour https://hilarapy.com Check out the Hilarapy Comedy Therapy Course https://hilarapy.com/courses-3/
Siobhan went off like a canon into the comedy scene and took everyone along for the ride. She recently won the prestigious Open Mic Competition at the White Rock Comedy & Buskers Festival for her raw, unflinchingly honest and hilarious comedy touching on subjects like masterbation (WHAT? Do women do that? LOL!) and just livin' life as Siobhan.Learn more about how you can heal with humour https://hilarapy.com Check out the Hilarapy Comedy Therapy Course https://hilarapy.com/courses-3/
Yumi talks about being Asian, dealing with Asian stereotypes, and how it plays into her life even though she was born in Canada. Learn more about how you can heal with humour https://hilarapy.com Check out the Hilarapy Comedy Therapy Course https://hilarapy.com/courses-3/
Are you a bad bitch? If not, ya might want to be after listening to Ritu's set. Divorce, Stepping into forgiveness, and owning that shit - that's a bad bitch!  Ritu has a beautiful way of winning over everyone she speaks to and we think you'll see why after listening to this episode, brought to you with a whole lot of love and laughter.Learn more about how you can heal with humour https://hilarapy.com  Check out the Hilarapy Comedy Therapy Course https://hilarapy.com/courses-3/
Dating got you down? Never fear for we have Beth! Beth is going to talk for all of us who have ever attempted online dating. She also addresses the age old dillemma of "you can't please everybody" - what's a girl to do? Embrace it all! Learn more about how you can heal with humour https://hilarapy.com  Check out the Hilarapy Comedy Therapy Course https://hilarapy.com/courses-3/
Ryan brings us his wit, charm and his mega-cool way of triumphing over body shame. RELATABLE! With topics like "My Big Beautiful Belly", having a "Gardener's Crack" (IYKYK) and the ladies that love body hair. We love him and we have a sneaking suspicion that you will too!Learn more about how you can heal with humour https://hilarapy.com  Check out the Hilarapy Comedy Therapy Course https://hilarapy.com/courses-3/