On the second episode of the "Comedy and Counseling" podcast, titled "Fun in the Pain." The hosts, Mimi and Andy Salonen, talk about their experience as former foster parents and current adoptive parents. They discuss their daughter, who they adopted and share some funny and sad stories from their time as foster parents. They

also talk about their upcoming event called Parenthood Punchlines, where Mimi will be performing

alongside comedian Janae Burris.

The hosts talk about their week and discuss their favorite recipes. They also reveal the titles of some

upcoming podcast episodes. The episode ends with the hosts promoting the podcast and giving a side hug.

They discuss the day they became foster parents for the first time and welcomed an infant girl named Adriana into their family. Andy talks about the challenges and anxieties he faced during this time, while Mimi reflects on

the importance of taking time off and bonding with a new foster child in your family. They also touch on the healing

power of laughter and end the episode with a discussion about Andy's love for molasses cookies.

They share funny and painful stories about their journey, including a memorable moment during

their home study where their dog was humping a stuffed bear. They also discuss the importance of

community and how they were eventually certified as foster parents. The conversation shifts to when

they received a call about a young girl needing a home and how they were surprised to be chosen as her

temporary caregivers.

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Comedy & Counseling is a unique podcast where a comedian and licensed counselor, who are also married, (hiii) tackle life’s biggest challenges— like marriage, money, transracial adoption, parenting, grief, chronic illness, and faith. Each episode features lighthearted humor, grounded in real-life experiences, and ends with a mental health/wellness moment incorporating creative outlets like cooking, baking, celebrations, or art to help listeners unwind and find peace.

Mission Statement: Our mission is to provide a relatable, laughter-filled space where listeners can explore emotional health and relationships, while gaining practical advice from a licensed counselor and finding humor in everyday challenges.

Special thanks to our kids who are the best and helped make this possible. - also to my brother for watching the kids so we could actually make this.

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