Tag Archives: comedy

8 Ideas to Amplify Healing

13 Sep
I finally turned a corner towards improvement again, and this time without steroids. As I tapered off my course of prednisone, the pain of my herniated disc became worse every day. Things I’d started to get back were lost again,...
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a chapter from the book I’m working on

30 Aug
I can attribute a single action by my friend Phil for the end of my comedy career, my teaching career, and a marriage. It became so that when he greeted me, he’d never say “Hi”; he always just said, “I’m...
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Talk Show Appearance in Harrisburg, PA

7 Mar
Christina Irene on set in ABC27 Harrisburg
A fabulous daytime talk show in my home city, Harrisburg, PA, recently invited me to appear. The show is Good Day PA!, hosted by Amy Kehm. Here is the segment in full: Behind the Scenes This was actually my second...
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At Pace University’s Women’s Leadership Conference

5 Mar
female speaker Christina Irene helping attendance at a women's leadership event
On February 26, which happens to be my mom’s birthday, I had the honor of being the keynote speaker at Pace University’s 2nd Women’s Leadership Conference. The student and faculty organizers did an incredible job producing and promoting a full day...
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Can We Stop Being Horrible, Please? (A Challenge to Women)

29 Aug
Just imagine riveting tales of condescending club owners, disinterested audiences, scrutiny, fondling, and boobs made out of jello. Women in stand-up comedy have a strange and unique road. And yep, even though people don’t like to talk about it, and...
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