Life's a Joke with Christina Kirkman

michael burke is an animal communicator, author, pet trainer, and intuitive life coach. he has built an incredible career helping people deepen their connection with their pets through communication, energy work, and intuition. i had the privilege of sitting down with him to ask everything from how he first discovered his gift, to his craziest story, to what our pets are really thinking. & yes, i asked him to get the tea from winston and willa - and he delivered. (spoiler: everything he said about them couldn’t be more accurate)Follow the pod:https://www.instagram.com/lifesajoke_pod/https://www.tiktok.com/@lifesajoke_podhttps://www.youtube.com/@LIFESAJOKE_PODFollow me (don’t):https://www.instagram.com/christinakirkman/https://www.tiktok.com/@christinakirkman?Follow Michael:https://www.instagram.com/michaelburkeofficial?https://www.tiktok.com/@officialmichaelburke? (https://www.tiktok.com/@officialmichaelburke?_r=1&_t=ZT-91KFqdmxRO9)Work with Michael:https://michaelrburke.comOrder Michael’s book “Intuitive Animal Communication”:https://michaelrburke.com/intuitive-animal-communication-book/#bookorder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

did i bid $10k at an auction when my max was $5k? maybe. am I having to miss the event that I spent $10k on? I SAID MAYBE. it was a simple miscommunication (it was 2 gin & tonics).  i finally met miley cyrus and i still haven’t recovered. we were drinking champagne with $25 in our bank accounts. the shark week commercial audition was my last straw. should i be on adhd meds???Follow the pod:https://www.instagram.com/lifesajoke_pod/https://www.tiktok.com/@lifesajoke_podhttps://www.youtube.com/@LIFESAJOKE_PODFollow me (don’t):https://www.instagram.com/christinakirkman/https://www.tiktok.com/@christinakirkman? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

kate steinberg is THE face of millennials, a writer, former NHL cheerleader, and genuinely one of the nicest people you’ll ever meet. if you’ve ever seen a video of someone perfectly reenacting a scenario you lived through in 2006, it was probably kate. we talk about millennial culture, creating nostalgia content, the most she’s ever spent bidding on an early-2000s artifact, meeting her fiancé on a dating show, and the highs and lows of growing on social media. she’s an animal lover who spends her free time volunteering at the shelter and is officially one pet away from living in a zoo. oh, and she’s still on the hunt for the matte blue scooby-doo snacks.Follow the pod:https://www.instagram.com/lifesajoke_pod/https://www.tiktok.com/@lifesajoke_podhttps://www.youtube.com/@LIFESAJOKE_PODFollow me (don’t):https://www.instagram.com/christinakirkman/https://www.tiktok.com/@christinakirkman?Follow Kate:https://www.instagram.com/itskatesteinberg?https://www.tiktok.com/@itskatesteinberg?Support the Lange Foundation: https://langefoundation.org/? https://www.instagram.com/lange_foundation? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

tefi is the internet’s big sister, part pop culture historian, part therapist, part astrologist. she’s built a career off of gossiping, reminding us that healing is hilarious, and that no one’s too good for a little delusion. we talk about burnout, “living to work”, therapy (shoutout phoebe), who would be at her dream round table, and of course britney spears. she also gave me a therapy session and explains why being a pisces means I’m sensitive and unhinged. great.Follow the pod:https://www.instagram.com/lifesajoke_pod/https://www.tiktok.com/@lifesajoke_podhttps://www.youtube.com/@LIFESAJOKE_PODFollow me (don’t):https://www.instagram.com/christinakirkman/https://www.tiktok.com/@christinakirkman?Follow Tefi:https://www.instagram.com/hellotefihttps://www.tiktok.com/@hellotefi (https://www.tiktok.com/@hellotefi?_t=ZT-90lZEmmHt7n&_r=1)Follow Tefi Talks:https://www.instagram.com/tefitalkshttps://www.tiktok.com/@tefitalks (https://www.tiktok.com/@tefitalks?_t=ZT-90lZGFddJKI&_r=1) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

i got cucked. rejection is a redirection. sometimes you have to be desperate, other times you have to tell ppl to kiss your a$$. you’re going to lose friends. if it’s not a f*ck yes, it’s a no. start with what you’re good at. make positive thinking a habit. your relationship with yourself is the most important relationship. stop making excuses for him!!! ilyFollow the pod:https://www.instagram.com/lifesajoke_pod/https://www.tiktok.com/@lifesajoke_podhttps://www.youtube.com/@LIFESAJOKE_PODFollow me (don’t):https://www.instagram.com/christinakirkman/https://www.tiktok.com/@christinakirkman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

new york fashion week- a time where you're both the youngest you'll ever feel and the oldest you've ever looked. bagels, black coffee & cigarettes. honestly that's a good band name. a half broken ankle & constant nausea. zofran, pls sponsor me ily. training with the rockettes, being rejected from shows and hosting a 1,000 person event. blisters, bunions & bond street sushi. this jacket was $500 pls tell me you like it. I heart NY.Follow the pod:https://www.instagram.com/lifesajoke_pod/https://www.tiktok.com/@lifesajoke_podhttps://www.youtube.com/@LIFESAJOKE_PODFollow me (don’t):https://www.instagram.com/christinakirkman/https://www.tiktok.com/@christinakirkmanFollow Kelsey:https://www.instagram.com/kelseylapollahttps://www.TikTok.com/@kelsey_lapolla Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

this was one of the most rewarding milestones in my career. how many times will my parents go to the store? my dad really just wanted 12 key limes and a nutribullet. it wouldn’t be a family vacation if there wasn’t at least one blowout. yes my mother has an android. my aunt left her phone in the car and wouldn’t let us hear the end of it. my cousins don’t know how to bluff to save their lives. did no one teach you how to deal cards??? have you ever heard of an optical course? everyone take your glasses off, go!!!!Follow the pod:https://www.instagram.com/lifesajoke_pod/https://www.tiktok.com/@lifesajoke_podhttps://www.youtube.com/@LIFESAJOKE_PODFollow me (don’t):https://www.instagram.com/christinakirkman/https://www.tiktok.com/@christinakirkman? (https://www.tiktok.com/@christinakirkman?lang=en) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

mina is a singer/songwriter, actress, writer, mental health advocate, (almost) sommelier, track star, and most importantly, one of my very best friends. she gives us a glimpse into her family’s history with mental health, why they started the nonprofit ‘don’t mind me’, and what it was like growing up in hollywood. she watched her mom makeout with her celebrity crush, and spent 3 years thinking she was leaving for hogwarts. if you see her out there’s a good chance she’s wearing a cornell sweatshirt. oh and she came onto MY podcast and asked me 10 questions.Follow the pod:https://www.instagram.com/lifesajoke_pod/https://www.tiktok.com/@lifesajoke_podhttps://www.youtube.com/@LIFESAJOKE_POD Follow me (don’t):https://www.instagram.com/christinakirkman/https://www.tiktok.com/@christinakirkman? (https://www.tiktok.com/@christinakirkman?lang=en)Follow Mina:https://www.instagram.com/minatobias_ (https://www.instagram.com/minatobias_?igsh=NzI4amV3NnJodG9m)https://www.tiktok.com/@minatobias? (https://www.tiktok.com/@minatobias?_t=ZT-8znvvqrbgvm&_r=1)Follow Don’t MIND Me:https://www.instagram.com/dontmindme? (https://www.instagram.com/dontmindme?igsh=MWlydjRlYW5pOGpsag==) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

you nosey little b*tches are always asking about shane, so here you go. a teeny tiny little peek into how we met, our first date that lasted until 5am, and our “adult” relationship. did she just say threesomes??? now stop asking!!!Follow the pod:https://www.instagram.com/lifesajoke_pod/https://www.tiktok.com/@lifesajoke_podhttps://www.youtube.com/@LIFESAJOKE_PODFollow me (don’t):https://www.instagram.com/christinakirkmanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@christinakirkman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

manana went from pre-med bio major to full-time content creator & built a routine that has her waking up at 4am (could never be me) and cranking out 100 IG stories before lunch while simultaneously filming for youtube(???). i thought we were gonna go bar for bar on nicki lyrics but turns she’s a fraud lol. she spills her fashion hot takes, her love for hannah montana, what it’s like having a family bakery, and how her boyfriend's biggest red flag is that he wraps bread too tight… (yes, that’s the worst of it.) oh, and i accidentally posted my nip on the internet.Follow the pod:https://www.instagram.com/lifesajoke_pod/https://www.tiktok.com/@lifesajoke_podhttps://www.youtube.com/@LIFESAJOKE_PODFollow me (don’t):https://www.instagram.com/christinakirkman/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@christinakirkman?lang=enFollow Manana:https://www.instagram.com/mananamarieehttps://www.tiktok.com/@mananamarieehttps://www.youtube.com/@mananamariee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

despite a literal tsunami warning, i took my first vacation in 5 years. why do men pack 5 pieces of clothing for a week long trip?? nerdy dads love hawaiii. someone pls give jim a mai tai. i saw a girl almost drown. i don’t get down with people who go on tours. (yes, I went on a tour). 90 day fiancé, PLEASE sponsor me.Follow the pod:https://www.instagram.com/lifesajoke_pod/https://www.tiktok.com/@lifesajoke_podhttps://www.youtube.com/@LIFESAJOKE_PODFollow me (don’t):https://www.instagram.com/christinakirkman/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@christinakirkman?lang=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

amanda thomas (also known as luvaj) built her empire at 14-years-old. a chance encounter with a buyer at fred segal is where her story begins. since then, her pieces have been worn by icons like lindsay lohan, hailey bieber, jennifer anniston & bella hadid. she spills the tea on building a successful jewelry brand, the chaos of her dating life (and her rotating roster), and sharing the best advice she’s learned along the way. oh, and you’re absolutely gonna want to stalk her house on youtube.Follow the pod:https://www.instagram.com/lifesajoke_pod/https://www.tiktok.com/@lifesajoke_podhttps://www.youtube.com/@LIFESAJOKE_PODFollow me (don’t):https://www.instagram.com/christinakirkman/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@christinakirkman?lang=enFollow Luvaj:https://www.instagram.com/luvajhttps://www.tiktok.com/@luvajjewelsFollow Amanda:https://www.instagram.com/amanda_luvaj Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

i used to think i was better than burnout. then i hit rock bottom. being a perfectionist is exhausting. who are you outside of your job? just say no. say no as much as possible. sometimes i get overwhelmed by my ideas. are you burnt out or creatively uninspired? don’t create if you don’t feel creative. celebrate the small wins. diversify your life. gyms are boring. clean your f*cking house!!! write sh*t down. crossing something off my to-do list makes me horny. i hope this ep helps youFollow the pod:https://www.instagram.com/lifesajoke_pod/https://www.tiktok.com/@lifesajoke_podhttps://www.youtube.com/@LIFESAJOKE_PODFollow me (don’t):https://www.instagram.com/christinakirkman/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@christinakirkman?lang=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

i can’t believe we got bad bunny on the pod. jk it’s marcos gonzalez, a writer, actor and comedian with no wikipedia. a conversation about crime in the north end, being a comedic writer, jury duty, blowing up on tiktok, impressions, and shakira cursing people. how many impressions did you catch on this episode? we lost count because we both went to emerson so we can’t do math lol. this is a funny one so you better laugh. or else shakira will put a hex on youFollow the pod:https://www.instagram.com/lifesajoke_pod/https://www.tiktok.com/@lifesajoke_podhttps://www.youtube.com/@LIFESAJOKE_PODFollow me (don’t):https://www.instagram.com/christinakirkman/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@christinakirkman?lang=en lFollow Marcos:https://www.instagram.com/marcosjeangonzalezhttps://www.tiktok.com/@themarcosgonzalez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

i started reading a book to avoid therapy and now i’m in therapy. i act like a human doing and not a human being. what if the best case scenario happens?  if i didn’t ask for your advice don’t give it to me lol. repeating myself is my pet peeve. brooklinen european linen sheets may have just saved my life. that’s show biz! i’m addicted to sunset swims. find yourself some low maintenance friends. i don’t cook but i have a saved collection of zero waist baking videos… i walk my dogs in a stroller. who can watch an entire movie in one sitting?? elderly women scare me. they should have doubled her dose!! I’m alllll for tricking the brain. just wear things that make you happy!!! i’m ending friendships with this IG hack. jealousy is a normal feeling just don’t act on it. oops i’m burnt out.Follow the pod:https://www.instagram.com/lifesajoke_pod/https://www.tiktok.com/@lifesajoke_podhttps://www.youtube.com/@LIFESAJOKE_PODFollow me (don’t):https://www.instagram.com/christinakirkman/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@christinakirkman?lang=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

it's not every day you get to chat with a unicycle-riding, triathlete engineer. a conversation about creative overwhelm, multi-hyphenate fatigue, niching down, burnout, redefining success outside the algorithm, authenticity on the internet, confidence and a whole bunch of other like, really cool and interesting topics, or whatever. if you happen to watch this episode, pls count how many times she sticks her tongue out and report back. don’t look at our notes app. she almost burnt her hair off on my candle sos I need office insurance!!! would you rather get cancelled for something you didn’t do or go viral for something that completely misrepresents you? idk just listen to the episode lol.Follow the pod:https://www.instagram.com/lifesajoke_pod/https://www.tiktok.com/@lifesajoke_podhttps://www.youtube.com/@LIFESAJOKE_PODFollow me (don’t):https://www.instagram.com/christinakirkman/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@christinakirkman?lang=enFollow Anna:https://www.instagram.com/annaxsitar/https://www.tiktok.com/@annaxsitarhttps://www.youtube.com/@annaxsitar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

i met ray romano and he might send me a subpoena. my networking style is avoidance. why do we go to brunch after a wedding? this will forever haunt me. there’s nothing more embarrassing than yelling ‘on your left’ on a bike. a dad gave me a piece of gauze. am I putting off my happiness??? i feel like i’m floating through space. i had to cancel my dream trip. there’s only so much in your control. i lost myself for a little. what’s the point of life if you’re just trying to get to the next thing? i’m a f*cking poet.Follow the pod:https://www.instagram.com/lifesajoke_pod/https://www.tiktok.com/@lifesajoke_podhttps://www.youtube.com/@LIFESAJOKE_PODFollow me (don’t):https://www.instagram.com/christinakirkman/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@christinakirkman?lang=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

having hard conversations with your friends is important...so we decided to have our hard conversation on this episode. if you’ve dealt with friendship breakups or sense one is coming, give this a listen. love you lotsFollow the pod:https://www.instagram.com/lifesajoke_pod/https://www.tiktok.com/@lifesajoke_podhttps://www.youtube.com/@LIFESAJOKE_PODFollow me (don’t):https://www.instagram.com/christinakirkman/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@christinakirkman?lang=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

the diary of a highly sensitive girly. I started reading a book send help sos. sometimes I feel like I’m better at performing life than experiencing it. I have a running tab of trauma and that bill is EXPENSIVE. not having an aesthetic is still an aesthetic. being a deep feeler is exhausting. my nervous system is wired to process things so intensely. no that wasn’t whiplash, it was just the sudden shift of my emotions lol xoxo. say no when you’re saturated. I don’t experience moments, I absorb them so hunny, I’m TIRED. you’re not behind, you’re just in a different chapter. milestones aren’t always the same as fulfillment.Follow the pod:https://www.instagram.com/lifesajoke_pod/https://www.tiktok.com/@lifesajoke_podhttps://www.youtube.com/@LIFESAJOKE_PODFollow me (don’t):https://www.instagram.com/christinakirkman/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@christinakirkman?lang=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

not me sobbing about my dog on this ep lol. old ppl r ruthless. my mom’s favorite sport is beating a dead horse. love u mom!!! i walk away mid convo idgaf. gen z rlly let me down with this fashion movement. we need to revoke the close friends feature on ig. quiet luxury is literally rich people wearing beige lol bye. i had to eat a donut as if I were a shark in a room full of people. my mom speaks in onomatopoeias. love u mom!!! fear sells, negativity is addicting. Praise-starved brains crave validation. hey, see u next thursday.Follow the pod:https://www.instagram.com/lifesajoke_pod/https://www.tiktok.com/@lifesajoke_podhttps://www.youtube.com/@LIFESAJOKE_PODFollow me (don’t):https://www.instagram.com/christinakirkman/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@christinakirkman?lang=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices