I AM HUMAN The Movement

Halloween is a magical time of the year for both children and adults alike. Whether you prefer to play tricks or seek treats, it's a holiday that truly embraces the spirit of imagination requiring only one thing to participate; a costume. It can be store bought or a fully committed DIY job, but either way it doesn't have to break the bank. Bryn fabricates a fortune tellers costume while Laura tries her hat as a magician by only using things already in their home. Bryn reminisces on old costumes while sharing her experience of trick or treating as an aunt for the first time this year. Laura shares the struggles she felt as a kid by wanting to play more of the masculine roles at Halloween time only to realize the role that drag has had around this holiday for her.  In night full of screaming children jacked up of sugar, we all know what's really in the parent's yeti cup as they stroll the streets for trick or treat. But what's in some of these kid's candy bags?  From Dental Floss to light up swords we're talking about some of the bizarre things we've seen handed out from the "candy bowl". This episode is no tricks and all treats so put on your best costume and join us as we discuss the Magic of Halloween.






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Camping isn't for everybody, but for these ladies it's everything! Outdoor lovers Bryn and Laura take their nephew Kameron camping for his very first time in celebration of his sweet 16 at "Fitz Farm". Having grown up camping, Bryn shares some of the interesting experiences she and her family have had while enjoying the great outdoors like the time their family dog got spooked and ran away. Kam brings along his newly adopted pup as they talk about pet safety when camping and just what he embraces about being in the crisp fall air for his first time under the stars. Laura gets a little overzealous packing a utility wagon full of  "necessities" only to stay one short night. But with camping comes unpredictable weather and that's just what these happy campers experienced the morning after. You won't want to miss out on these fireside tales as we roast a couple of marshmallows and share on the times we've gone camping.







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When it comes to dating, everyone has baggage in one way or another. Some of those bags tend to feel a bit heavier when carried into your next relationship and can really effect the way you handle yourself in positive and negative ways. On this week's episode, Bryn and Laura unpack some of their own baggage from previous relationships talking about some of the ways they've embraced the saying "it's either a lesson or a blessing". Laura talks about her experience of playing the field fresh out of a divorce of 7+ years before diving deep into her attempt of trying a polyamorous relationship. Bryn unpacks some of her baggage by sharing her personal story of cheating on a girlfriend before answering the question everyone is asking; "Can you really be friends with an ex?" We all have a past but it's how you react to it that can truly give you the growth needed to be able to have a healthy and open relationship with a potential life partner.  So be sure to swipe right and join us in conversation as we talk about unpacking the baggage of dating!





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Buying and selling a car can easily become an overwhelming and expensive experience for the unprepared. But even if you have absolutely no knowledge behind cars, there are ways of properly educating yourself enough in order to land a great car and an even better deal with confidence! Bryn and Laura are revving up their engines this week to talk about some of their experiences of buying and selling used cars while sharing their recent story of having to practice extreme patience during a test drive . With adventures on the horizon and a reassessment of a family car in order, Bryn is in the market for a newer SUV while Laura does her research of trying to find just the right fit. What's the best way to find that perfect vehicle? How do you know if the price is just right or that you're being taken advantage of? Which is better, a private sale or working with a car dealer? Is there a way to guarantee that what you're buying will last long term? These are the questions you don't want to miss the exit for, so put it in cruise control and join us as we talk about test driving our patience!







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Following up on last week's episode, Bryn, Laura, alongside special guest Kelly Z dive deeper into their conversation about navigating their bodacious womanly bodies. Focusing on topics like, boobs, masturbation, body odor, and underwear, there is no topic too taboo for these ladies.  Having open conversations about our bodies is incredibly important as women especially when so many feel isolated in their human experiences. It also puts our society on the path of normalizing HEALTHY communication around the different types of bodies and the things that they go through. Why is it that so many women feel a sense of shame growing up when talking about masturbation? Is it the same way for Men? Does men's deodorant genuinely work better than woman's? These are the questions they're asking and you won't want to miss out on the conversation around  Our Bodacious Womanly Bodies : Part 2.







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Every human on Earth goes through the process of discovering the body they were born into. In time, puberty comes along bringing a wave of weird while the body changes physically as well as functionally from that point on. (TMI ALERT!) On this episode, Bryn and Laura focus on the taboo topics around the Woman's Body while talking about some of the ways they've navigated their womanhood growing up. Special guest and dear friend Kelly Z joins the podcast to give her perspective while sharing stories that any woman can relate to. The conversation this week orbits around learning how to love and be comfortable with yourself as a woman especially when struggling with life hurdles like periods, PMS, Body Image, and birth control. Bryn shares the story of starting her period in 4th grade while Laura shares the bizarre experience of having her breast grow 3x their size once a month. What is the craze around menstrual cups and do they really work as well as everyone says they do? Are period poops a real thing that every woman deals with? This week, these ladies are getting up close and personal and they have even more coming for you next week in part 2. So don't miss out on the juicy details and join the conversation as we embrace the weird and talk about the many ways of navigating our Bodacious Womanly Bodies : Part 1.







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Natural Disasters have this overwhelming ability to cause absolute destruction with little to no warning for those most susceptible. Hurricane Ida was no exception to this hitting land at a category 4 initially throat punching the great state of Louisiana on August 26th 2021. With extensive flooding and mass power outages, many families found their homes, belongings and overall lives in shambles after bracing the storm. Born a Cajun, a large portion of Laura's family resides down south who have all braved many hurricane seasons over the years including her older sister. After living through the most recent Hurricane, Christina Bolling joins the podcast this week to talk about her experience as well as the tragic reality so many others are having to face throughout her state even 4 weeks after the initial impact. Once a disaster initially hits, the news channels are quick to cover it. But with time, that attention fades and life is expected to go on even for families finding themselves in homes that are entirely unlivable anymore. The storm damage becomes old news and the rest of the country forgets just how hard some people are impacted by the water and winds. Join us as we shine a light on Hurricane Ida as well as the ripple effect it has continued to make on the south.





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As a dedicated pet parent, it's never easy to process the passing of a beloved pup. On this week's episode Bryn and Laura share the story of their oldest dog August as they make the incredibly hard decision to have her cross the rainbow bridge. From a young pup, this sassy husky of a girl suffered from intense hip dysplasia and mild incontinence. But after finding useful medications like CBD and Carprofen, August's discomfort was eased significantly giving her the start of a healthy and balanced life. Bryn and Laura blended their packs shortly after dating but once August experienced the trauma of loosing her older brother Nanook to a neighbor dog, she started relating having the new dogs in the house to the sudden loss. In turn, she became aggressive towards the youngest of the bunch and so Bryn and Laura started separating their packs into 2 separate groups. Though it was incredibly difficult, this created a balance in the house giving August the final 3 peaceful years she deserved. It wasn't until August's health suddenly declined that the vet was able to diagnose her with intense kidney failure as well as cancer in her stomach and chest. That was the painful push that caused Bryn and Laura to make the incredibly hard decision to see August crossing the rainbow bridge. Please join us as we grieve the loss of such a sweet baby while reminiscing on such a beautiful life. 







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For this week's episode, these ladies are taking a breather from hosting in order to recharge their batteries. After a whirlwind of a week, Bryn and Laura attempt to sit down and process some of the things they've been facing but find themselves short of success in recording. We instead bring you this short clip to encourage you to spend the time you would normally take to listen to one of our podcast episodes to instead focus on recharging your own batteries this week. Practice a little self care and self love by finding something that balances your own mind, body and soul. Because at the end of the day, we're all just human!







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After their recent trip to Oregon to plan a wedding and visit friends, Bryn and Laura can't help but wonder what it's like to live life as an Oregonian. Having made the move just a few years back, Sarah Donato and her husband along with their two children knew it was the right move for their Nature-Loving family. Sarah and daughter Willow join the podcast to share their experience of moving across country from Ohio to Oregon along with some of their own scary moments of fighting the wildfires out on the coast. Imagine waking up at one part of the year in a valley full of smoke unable to breathe while on a day in another part of the year you wake to see mystical snow capped mountain gracing your horizon. This state has a lot to offer for travelers like Bryn and Laura but even more so for those who call it home. From the big views to Bigfoot himself, we are looking at a day in the life of a true Oregonian.







Music Credit: Ready for This by Dan Phillipson