Shane Jacobson - Permission To Laugh

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<p>How do you make sure your kids are proud of who they are?</p> <p>💌Join 6,500+ people getting our takeaways and favourite moments from this episode in our weekly newsletter -&nbsp;<a href="http://bit.ly/45NyQDy">http://bit.ly/45NyQDy</a></p> <p>Propelled to international stardom after the release of Kenny, Shane Jacobson&rsquo;s overnight success was years in the making.</p> <p>Joining us in the studio, Shane is incredibly generous in sharing the cataclysmic impact that humour and laughter has had on his life from a young age.</p> <p>Now at the age where he has attended more funerals than 21st&rsquo;s, Shane talks about his realisation that he is in for the long mourn, and why he allows himself to feel joy during times of intense grief. Sharing a giggle at a funeral? Absolutely.</p> <p>In a beautiful moment of connection with Hugh, Shane chats about parenting the &lsquo;premium package&rsquo; (his neurodivergent child).</p> <p>Shane, this was incredibly joyful.</p> <p>If you&rsquo;d like to watch this full video on YouTube, follow this link - <a href="https://youtu.be/VHaK2fSiasA">https://youtu.be/VHaK2fSiasA</a>&nbsp;</p> <p>0:00 &ndash; A bird in her where?<br>3:19 &ndash; Butt of the joke<br>12:34 &ndash; The evolution of good manners <br>17:47 &ndash; Seeking validation <br>27:17 &ndash; Giggle at a funeral<br>42:00 &ndash; Autism, ADHD, Tourette&rsquo;s: The Premium Package!<br>55:58 &ndash; Becoming softer<br>1:00:25 &ndash; Parenting your parents<br>1:08:03 &ndash; Don&rsquo;t wait for the moment<br>1:18:04 &ndash; 5 things we can do to be warmer</p> <p>🫖&nbsp;Other episodes of The Imperfects mentioned in this episode</p> <ul> <li>Dr Emily - Truth v Harmony - <a href="https://bit.ly/4etnytQ">https://bit.ly/4etnytQ</a></li> </ul> <p>📺Things to watch</p> <ul> <li>Kenny - <a href="https://bit.ly/427rUzv">https://bit.ly/427rUzv</a></li> <li>Shane&rsquo;s AFI win (go to 6:12) - <a href="https://bit.ly/48HyzEb">https://bit.ly/48HyzEb</a></li> </ul> <p>📋Check-in</p> <ul> <li>Questions to ask someone if they might be depressed - <a href="https://bit.ly/4dOYuNS">https://bit.ly/4dOYuNS</a></li> </ul> <p>🩷To host your own Vulnerabilitea House, purchase here -&nbsp;<a href="http://bit.ly/4lyuuWz">http://bit.ly/4lyuuWz</a></p> <p>🩵To purchase our journal (or your novel)&nbsp;<em>My Imperfect Life,</em>&nbsp;click here -&nbsp;<a href="http://bit.ly/4lyuuWz"></a><a href="http://bit.ly/4lyuuW">http://bit.ly/4lyuuW</a></p> <p>🩵To join our subscriber community, <em>A Little More Imperfects,</em> follow this link - <a href="http://bit.ly/4mqunxu">http://bit.ly/4mqunxu</a></p> <p>🩷 AND you can subscribe to <em>A Little More Imperfects</em> through Apple Podcasts too, here - <a href="http://apple.co/theimperfects">http://apple.co/theimperfects</a></p> <p>The Imperfects is not a licensed mental health service and is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, treatment or assessment. The advice given in this episode is general in nature, but if you&rsquo;re struggling, please see a healthcare professional, or call lifeline on 13 11 14.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>