I AM HUMAN The Movement

In honor of Pride month, this week's episode is all about drag! Bryn and Laura may be gagged over drag but you don't have to be an avid fan of Drag Race to enjoy this episode. What exactly is drag and how has it evolved throughout the queer culture over the years?  Can these performers really be positive role models for the queer youth of today? Queens Bryn and Laura dish about their nerve wrecking experiences dressing in drag for the first time as none other than "Big Boulder" "Patrick Peacock" for a special at home drag show. But is drag just a 2 way gender bend? Is there more to it than just drag queens and drag kings? These ladies break down the incredible education drag can provide to the world watching while emphasizing on some of the boundaries this art form can progressively push even within the queer community itself. So don't be a drag, just be a queen and listen with us!





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Leaving behind the thousands of mating Brood X cicadas in Ohio, Bryn and Laura make their way into Austin and boy did it get weird. In a town full of food and a state full of fleas, these foodies enjoyed their time in Texas sharing some of their stories along the way. On this episode Laura embraces the rum runner family tradition while Bryn attempts to eat crawfish straight from the boiling pot. These ladies hit the water in a tandem kayak just before sunset to catch the full moon rising just over the city skyline embracing a magical moment they will never forget. And you know what they say; Everything's bigger in Texas. From Golf Ball sized hail storms to the massive orange Super Moon, that statement couldn't prove to be more true after this trip. Aside from the good vibes and incredible art, Austin definitely delivered on the weird. So join in on the conversation and gain some perspective as I AM HUMAN gets weird in Austin Texas!

*Recorded in Ohio in front of a live audience of thousands of Brood X Cicadas *







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Buckle up because these ladies are headed on a road trip! On this week's episode Bryn and Laura share their favorite road trip stories as they head towards Austin Texas. Growing up in the 90's you'd find yourself having quite the challenge keeping yourself entertained on those long car rides across country. But now we have everything from podcasts to audio books all the way to personalized playlists and the technology only gets better! Bryn talks about the road trip that led her face to face with a sea turtle while Laura looks at the evolution of navigation throughout the years. How did we go from reading maps (terribly) to a box that tells us to turn left directly into a body of water? Grab your favorite car snack and join in the conversation as we set it to cruise control on this episode about Road trips!






Music Credit: Ready for This by Dan Phillipson

Black Lives Matter. On May 25th 2020 a Human Being by the name of George Floyd lost his life at the hands of a police officer. The world watched as this despicable act of racism unfolded and yet there are still so many surrounding us day to day who still feel that racism is not a deeply imbedded issue in this country. In what feels like a world full of hatred, how do we come together to find the empathy needed in gaining total equality?  Bryn and Laura sit down with a couple of friends to discuss their view of the Black Lives Matter Movement while sharing some of their own personal experiences around racism and bigotry. Adrian Clark and Shelby Walsh join the podcast as we talk about some anxiety inducing topics. At what age does a person of color start to feel judged and unwelcome? What is it like to grow up being the only "token Black friend"? Do you ever truly feel safe going out in public as a Black man? Conversation is a must on this subject and as allies, we would like to dedicate this episode to BLM and all of the Humans who have lost their lives at the hand of police brutality. Say their names.






Music Credit: Ready for This by Dan Phillipson

One of the most magical parts about being human is the connection we find in others. We all want this sense of reliability and acceptance but not one human is made alike. We reflect the those beautiful differences in the way we act, feel or think and it is what makes us the individuals we are. But in today's day and age, so many of us tend to naturally ostracize ourselves from our neighbors due to these differences creating this great divide within our communities. It becomes a challenge to have hard conversations and push the boundaries of our comfort zone when we loose touch in having such raw human connection. This week Bryn and Laura talk about some of the connections that they've made along their way in life including the connection they call a "frequency". Some of the included topics on this episode are: the innocence of making childhood friends, learning how to cut out toxic people, feeling vulnerable, covid induced social anxiety, reconnecting with friends, staying curious and much more!







Music Credit: Ready for This by Dan Phillipson

On this week's episode, we are celebrating Mother's Day! What does it take to be a Mom and is anyone ever truly "ready" before it actually happens? Bryn's sister Cidney Floss joins the conversation giving us her maternal perspective of raising 3 children in today's world. Finding out that you're pregnant for the first time can be quite an overwhelming experience, but how is anyone supposed to react when finding out that you're having twins?!?  Cidney unfolds her family's journey while touching on some of the most important topics worth discussing with a parent in 2021. How would you feel if your boys wanted to play with barbie dolls or take dance classes? How would you go about explaining a queer couple to your kids? Can online groups and social media be helpful or hurtful for a mother seeking support? Join us as we talk about the wonderful world of #MomLife!







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On this episode, we are taking a cold hard look at bullying and just how it can effect a human. Why do people initially become bullies and how do they choose their victims? How can you overcome a Bully and can being bullied really have long term effects? Bringing in a young and fresh perspective on the issue, Laura's nephew Kameron joins the podcast. Being a teenager in 2021 is a lot different than it was back in the early 2000's when the world hadn't yet grasped the severity of cyber bullying. Kam talks about some of his personal struggles with bullies explaining why he's initially choosing to finish out the remainder of high school online. Laura talks about her experience of being harassed as an adult for appearing "too gay" while Bryn dives into her past of being the new kid in school. Kam wraps up the episode by sharing some of the ways he copes with bullying; Podcasting and Movies! We take a look at his podcast titled "Grater Films: A Teenager's Movie Podcast".








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After receiving the Johnson & Johnson vaccination just 1 day before the country wide shut down,  these ladies share their experience along with the emotional struggles that came along with it all before diving into the wonders of being a home owner. Buying a house can be difficult and complicated task to take on but caring for it after purchase can prove to be even harder. In this episode, Bryn and Laura share some of their most difficult DYI projects along with a few tips and tricks around being a savvy home owner. How does anyone learn how to care for their home and who teaches this kind of stuff when you don't want to hire expensive professionals? We're talking about anything and everything from exploding moldy kitchens,  to dishing some sweet savory secrets around just how you can save big on some of the things you were already going to buy for your home. Join in on the conversation as we discuss the many ways these ladies have turned their house into a home. 






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For this HoliDAZE episode, Bryn and Laura light up a conversation with 2 of their best buds; Mary Jane and Chelsie Raterman! Working in the industry, Chelsie has a very unique perspective on the medicinal and recreational use of marijuana. As this valuable part of the US economy grows, so does the research and the knowledge around marijuana use. Advocates Bryn and Laura share their personal journeys of discovering the benefits of marijuana along with some of the monumental reasons as to why they consider it a natural medication. They'll give an update on the condition of their oldest Dog August and her most recent "episodes" that caused her to be rushed to the emergency vet. Topics range from giggle fits, to possible pant wettings, to tangible THC treatments for severe PTSD. This episode has it all! So don't puff puff pass it up and join in on the conversation around the Devil's Lettuce!








Music Credit: Ready for This by Dan Phillipson

Mental Health not only matters, but it matters for every human being across our society. That includes those who find themselves behind bars with some facing some of the lowest points of their life. So who's job is it to help these inmates? And who helps the human who handles this kind of job to stay in a good mental place themselves? Special guest Leanna joins the podcast as we take a closer look at the role mental health can play throughout our prison systems. Being a licensed independent social worker, Leanna finds herself waking up everyday to lead the mental crisis team for a local county jail.  No two days are the same nor does this woman ever get bored with her incredible work.  Especially when you find yourself communicating with humans across all walks of life who are in all sorts of disturbing and off the wall situations causing them to step into the jail system. Her job is to ensure the mental wellbeing for each and everyone of the inmates on a daily basis. Sometimes that means focusing on the mental health of  a child molester or maybe a mass murder. It takes a special kind of human to do the kind of work our dear friend does and so we would like to share her unique perspective of what mental health looks like behind bars.




Music Credit: Ready for This by Dan Phillipson