# When Is The Last Time You Laughed? Maybe It's Time To Raise The Bar.

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Podcast: [Tracy Talks](https://stenobird.com/podcast/tracy-talks-7099542)
Published: 2026-05-13T04:11:00+00:00
Episode link: https://tracytalks.substack.com/p/when-is-the-last-time-you-laughed
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Duration seconds: 975

## Resource

Sign Up!!! to be added to my mailing list. Receive my Aura Cleansing Meditation when you sign up!Go to ➡️ www.tracyglenn.online and sign up. //DONATIONS APPRECIATED//🙏 Seriously, Thank You!Please note "donation" in the note section:https://paypal.me/TracyTalksWhen was the last time you had a real, deep belly laugh—the kind that makes your eyes water and your stomach ache? In this episode of Tracy Talks, I’m asking the tough question: have we forgotten how to have fun, or have we just settled for relationships that are "heavy" and burdensome? Laughter is free, it’s healing, and it’s a choice we have to make for ourselves regardless of who is standing next to us. I’m diving into why I’ve raised the bar on my expectations and why I refuse to make concessions for a life without joy. Stop blaming your mood on your circumstances and start following the laughter toward the life you actually want to live.Highlights:The "Laughter Gap": Why so many couples have stopped having fun and what it says about the state of the relationship.The Groundhog Day Loop: How to recognize when you’re stuck in a repetitive, joyless cycle and how to "glitch the matrix" to get out.Trauma vs. Joy: Choosing to laugh at the "ridiculous" traumatic moments of the past rather than letting them weigh down your future. Get full access to Tracy Talks at tracytalks.substack.com/subscribe

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