In this episode of Soul Decodes, the conversation opens with casual banter about parking, cleaning out garages, and the quirks of rural versus lakefront living. Sarah shares her recent decision to move back to her country home after experiencing life at the lake house, ultimately realizing that the privacy and freedom of her longtime home suited her sensibilities best.

The conversation transitions to the power of laughter, with Sarah recounting a pivotal moment at the age of 25 when she first experienced "spiritual laughter" after trying marijuana for the first time. She describes the realization that ‘existence itself’ is humorous and inconsequential in the grand scheme of eternity. Tia Jolie and Sarah further discuss the benefits of laughter, touching on its ability to relieve stress, uplift spirits, and even improve physical health by triggering endorphins and engaging the diaphragm.

Tia Jolie shares how her family’s competitive pun-culture shaped her appreciation for quick-thinking humor. Sarah discusses how sarcasm, often seen as biting, is also considered a sign of intelligence and how she weaves it into her writing for effect. The women debate the impact of sarcasm—whether it uplifts or degrades—and touch on cultural sensitivities, censorship, and the modern hypersensitivity to humor.

Tia Jolie shares how, during difficult life moments, laughter was sometimes the only viable response to adversity, and highlights the importance of being able to laugh at oneself, finding joy even in mistakes, and how humor can deepen relationships. Both women reflect on the moments in their lives when humor was the bridge to connection—whether through shared inside jokes, laughing at unexpected mishaps, or recognizing kindred spirits through comedic timing.

The episode wraps up with a lighthearted exchange of their favorite jokes, including puns, playful wordplay, and childhood humor. Tia Jolie proposes a social experiment: Sitting at a café and simply laughing to see how many passersby unconsciously join in.

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