Magic, Medics and Dolly Parton with Trish Suhr Media

Welcome to our first 100% video episode! I&;m sitting down with the beautiful, brilliant, Emmy-winning Trish Suhr in my newly transformed art studio.

Trish shares the "Swedish Death Cleanse" philosophy that&;ll make you want to toss your clutter immediately, plus a three-minute encounter with Dolly Parton that literally stopped her from quitting show business.

We dive into growing up in a funeral home, the "high tides" mentality for women in comedy, and why being "seasoned" means you still have plenty of shine left. If you&;ve ever felt underestimated or wondered if your best work is still ahead, this conversation is for you.

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⏱️ Episode Timeline & Highlights

[02:57] – Blessing my convertible at CarMax: Gratitude for things that served us

[04:26] – The Swedish Death Cleanse and giving your stuff away while you&;re alive

[11:06] – Caskets and cadavers: Growing up in a funeral home and med school drawing

[22:34] – How a surprise open mic in South Carolina launched my comedy at 68

[31:25] – The "High Tides" mentality: Why women in comedy don&;t compete

[43:59] – The "Spring" patent story: Never judge an engineer by their cover

[01:00:00] – Emmy-winning writing and Clean House memories

[01:20:00] – Why "seasoned" performers have more to give than ever

[01:36:45] – Three minutes with Dolly: The moment that saved Trish&;s career

[01:45:00] – Final thoughts on shine, gratitude, and Grandma Fun Fun wisdom

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Links & Resources Mentioned

• Book: The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning by Margareta Magnusson

• Hotel Recommendation: St. Regis Venice

• Comedians: Leanne Morgan, Karen Mills, Josh Johnson

• TV Shows: Clean House, The Office, Ted Lasso, Rooster (HBO)

• Follow Trish Suhr on Instagram, @trishsuhr for more stories and wisdom⸻

Closing Thoughts

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