hello good humans

Episode 77: This week we are back to answer YOUR questions! From favorite (and feral) high school and show choir memories, to what makes our friendship so strong now at 27, from our South Dakota road trip that ended in disaster, to discussing the Stranger Things finale despite Zoe never having seen the show... We leave no stone uncovered in this episode and we hope you enjoy!

Episode 76: Happy 2026 to our podcast family & friends! In today's episode, we reflect on our 2025 highlights (holy cannoli we were busy this year) and our hopes and dreams for 2026. We talk about what it's like living in 27-year-old bodies that we aren't always happy with, and what taking care of our bodies looks like in 2026.

Episode 75: First of all, MERRY CHRISTMAS to all of you good humans! May the force be with you✨💕 We decided to do something a little different for all of you today... One of Brittany's favorite things is Star Wars, so we decided to watch Episode 1 and recap it for all of you.

Episode 74: In this week's episode, you really get a glimpse of what it's like to just sit down and chit chat with the two of us. We talk about all of Brittany and Dan's wedding -- her favorite parts, things she would have done differently, and things they chose to do non-traditionally. Thanks for all the love!

Episode 73: I am so excited to be starting the podcast up again, but this time I'm not hosting alone... My best friend Brittany Davis is joining the podcast family! We are so excited to continue talking about things we love, with people we love. In this episode we chat about our prepubescent Black Friday experiences, plan a trip to NYC, go over our Spotify Wrapped, and brainstorm plans for the pod!

Episode 72: This week I am so excited to share my conversation with Tara Johnson, Representative of Wisconsin’s 96th Assembly District. Tara is an incredible human, passionate about listening to and advocating for the people in her communities and beyond. We talk about Tara’s childhood, what led her to work in politics, and how her career with United Way prepared her for what she’s doing now. Tara spoke about the importance of being involved in local politics, and the importance of celebrating the wins in the midst of political turmoil. Fun fact, jigsaw puzzles bring Tara a lot of joy!

To learn more about what Tara does for Wisconsin, visit taraforwisconsin.com!

Episode 71: Eeeek! I am so excited to share this one with you! Today it's all about my our wedding! Almost 3 months later, and I finally feel ready to answer some of the questions that have been asked. I am so excited to share what we loved about our wedding, things we did "untraditionally," things I wished went differently, and my advice to anyone getting married. I also talk a lot about our different vendors, which I will list below.

Venue: The Barn on South Ridge, La Crescent MN

My dress & bridesmaid dresses: Azazie (online)

Suits: Men's Wearhouse

Photographers: Sunny Side Up Creative & Storied Life Pictures

Decorations: Sam with Slumber Party Solutions

Ceremony musicians: Faith & Elliot Fehlen

Day of coordinator: Ellie with Miss E Wedding Coordinator

Save the dates, programs, and invites: Canva

Dinner: Burrachos, Onalaska

Dessert: Ice cream from The Pearl

My own alterations: Weber Alterations, West Salem WI

Episode 70: This week we are reuniting the gorgeous human Lila Szyryj with the podcast family! A lot has happened since Lila was last on the podcast in summer of 2023. She completed her year as Miss Wisconsin, moved to Dallas, TX, and is now the owner of Lila Hui Consulting, and she is so dedicated to mentoring young women for pageantry and professional development & success. First and foremost, Lila emphasizes the unique gifts that each young woman brings to the stage and beyond. Right now, Lila is discovering what it's like living in different seasons of life, without feeling like she needs to do EVERYTHING all at once. And as always, she is a passionate cat-mom.To learn more about Lila's work, visit lilahuiconsulting.com.

Episode 69: Linda Stoeckly is joining the podcast this week, and I am oh so excited to share this conversation with you all. Linda is the owner of Love Your Body and Soul Healing, where she does reiki energy healing, sound baths, and helps her clients learn about crystals. Linda is so passionate about helping people achieve relaxation and harmony with their bodies and minds, and we talk about the practice of energy healing runs in her family. Linda also works in our county as a social worker, and talks about navigating the role as an Asian-American female. If you're interested in learning about what Love Your Body and Soul offers, visit loveyourbodyandsoul.com.

"Wellness activities are the new happy hour."

Episode 68: This week you get to meet Makena Mathy (my honorary little sister). Makena currently lives in the Twin Cities, but is really leaning into her "free-spirit" lifestyle by letting her heart lead her to new adventures. She spends her time doing things that make her body feel good, whether that's running, yoga, pilates, or cold plunges. She works at a coffee shop that sometimes functions like a bar, promoting a sober, party vibe for those that love coffee! In just a few days from recording, she is heading to Costa Rica to work at a yoga and surfing retreat. We talk about the importance of finding healthy relationships with movement, her dreams of opening a coffee shop someday, and so much more!