Lisa Lampanelli

Lisa Lampanelli, a former comedienne, shares her journey of personal growth after leaving the comedy scene. She discusses overcoming fears, finding new passions, and the societal pressures around food and body image. The conversation dives into evolving perceptions of gender and fashion inspired by a recent New York Times article, along with a critique of societal views on race and genetic heritage. Lampanelli emphasizes the importance of personal boundaries and enjoying life's small joys, blending humor with meaningful insights.

Lisa Lampanelli, the Queen of Mean, joins the podcast to hilariously talk about getting her orphans mixed up and reenacting her teenage fight with the devil. Em covers the Rolling Hills Asylum and Christine covers the infamous serial-killer-couple Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka.

Lisa Lampanelli, a bold comedian and life coach known for her candid humor, joins the fun to discuss her new podcast. The lively conversation covers Elvis's shopping adventures at the outlets, where hilarity ensues over pricing strategies and quirky store encounters. They dive into the importance of mental health, especially for men, emphasizing the need for open discussions. The hosts share personal anecdotes, blending laughter with heartfelt insights, making for a dynamic and entertaining conversation.

Joshua and Ryan talk about trading in our materialistic clinging for transcendent freedom with author, podcaster, and comedian Lisa Lampanelli, and they answer the following questions: How do you define “humor”? (00:00) What is the “United States of Avoidance”? (08:26) When life changes your path, how do you stop clinging to the hope you once had? (14:20) How do we accept the death of a dream? (15:33) What do you mean by “daring to suck”? (17:45) Is it helpful to simply treat our passions as hobbies until they pay the bills? (18:25) How did Lisa get her start in comedy? (20:18) When a loved one has passed, how do I honor their final wishes as executor and appropriately distribute the possessions they clung to when they did not leave specific instructions for doing so? (22:46) How do you stop clinging to the security of a job simply because it pays well? (29:56) Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Support The Minimalists: minimalists.com/support

In this lively discussion, comedian and life coach Lisa Lampanelli shares her remarkable transition from a successful stand-up career to helping others through life coaching. She opens up about her inspiring weight loss journey and the lessons learned along the way. Lisa also dives into the psychology behind celebrity roasts and the challenges of her past as a rock journalist. With humor and heart, she reflects on self-discovery, the importance of authenticity, and the fulfillment found in empowering others.