Comedy and Counseling

By: Mimi Salonen
  • Summary

  • Hi we are Andy and Mimi Salonen - Liscenced Professional counselor and a comedian - Navigating family, one joke and therapy session at a time! Important note this is not a therapy session and no advice should be followed as such.


    Comedy & Counseling is a unique podcast where a comedian and licensed counselor, who are also married, tackle life’s biggest challenges—marriage, 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.





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Episodes
  • We Shouldn't Educate the Disabled
    Dec 13 2024

    🎙 Dark Humor & Gratitude: A Cystic Fibrosis Journey

    This one’s for the dark humor lovers—especially you, cystic fibrosis (CF) warriors. In this episode, we dive into the highs and lows of life with CF, sprinkled with humor only the cystic fibrosis community can truly appreciate.

    I talk about my most recent pulmonary function tests (PFTs) and take a moment to express heartfelt gratitude for Trikafta, a groundbreaking treatment that’s transforming lives. A huge thank-you to the cystic fibrosis researchers, the CF Foundation, and the entire community fighting alongside us—Andy says “thanks,” too!

    Join me as we explore how Trikafta has redefined the life span and quality of life for people with CF. This episode is a mix of humor, honesty, and hope for the future of cystic fibrosis.

    If you’ve ever laughed in the face of adversity or found hope in a pill bottle, this one’s for you. 💜


    Also we talk about Wicked because WHY NOT


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    37 mins
  • 02: Fun in the Pain
    Nov 15 2024

    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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    36 mins
  • 01: Why We Are Doing a Comedy and Counseling Podcast
    Nov 11 2024

    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.



    Don’t forget to follow and leave us a review!



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    38 mins

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