I AM HUMAN The Movement

After taking a long hiatus to GET MARRIED, Bryn and Laura are back in action for the latest episode of the I AM HUMAN The Movement the podcast! These two love birds took a trip out west to the Oregon Coast trekking down to the California Redwoods with their closest friends and family experiencing one of the most magical weeks of their lives. Now they are back to check in after some much needed recharge time off the microphone to share some of their more eventful tales from the past few months. Both Bryn and Laura scored a new job just prior to the wedding while I AM HUMAN started shifting gears in a slightly different  direction than planned. Did the wedding ceremony really get postponed on the morning of and how different can married life truly be after getting back home when you already live together?  You won't want to miss the come back of the season for these wedded wives as they discuss  how "Life Happens".Music Credit: Ready for This by Dan Phillipson (Into / Outro)

Pop your popcorn because it's movie night on this week's episode of the podcast as we talk about the smash hit Encanto! What's all the hype about and why is no one talking about this  Bruno guy? Bryn and Laura review one of Disney's latest while breaking down the progression of messaging that is now being geared towards the children of today's day and age. What is transgenerational trauma and why does it have such a lasting effect on the future of our families? Bryn talks about some of the pressures that can come from feeling like you have to constantly make your family feel proud while Laura highlights some of the ways even us non magic folk can find our inner gifts out here in the real world. So join us as we talk about Bruno and embrace the magic that is Encanto, the movie.  Music Credit: Ready for This by Dan Phillipson (Into / Outro)

It takes a lot of time and effort to give a personalized gift to a friend but it takes an unbe-lathe-a-bowl friend to gift a shared experience that creates memories to last a lifetime. On this week's episode, special guest Leanna Shaw joins the podcast as these ladies share their group experience of turning bowls on the lathe in their very first woodworking class! For Christmas this past year, Leanna gifted Bryn and Laura a secret "experience"  for the three of them that WOOD bring on an incredibly fun and memorable day in their friendship.  So what is a lathe and what are the kinds of things you can make on it? Is this more of a man's hobby or is this something a lot more woman are starting to actually getting into? You're KNOT going to believe how these bowls turned out so don't miss out on this unbe-lathe-a-bowl experience between friends. Music Credit: Ready for This by Dan Phillipson (Into / Outro)

After taking a short break from drinking, Bryn and Laura embrace this year's St Patrick's Day with a taste of Ireland. On this week's episode we're popping bottles to 3 different Irish beers while spewing fun facts about the lucky holiday itself. So don't forget to wear green and join us as we Irish jig through this holiday episode.Music Credit: Ready for This by Dan Phillipson (Into / Outro)

We all have triggers but animals sometimes have a hard time communicating theirs to us. On this week's episode, we are talking about trauma triggers and more specifically in a pack setting in a home full of dogs.  Bryn and Laura found themselves having to separate 2 of their dogs as they fought over food leading to a late night trip to the vet. So what happens next? Do dogs hold grudges? How does their first interaction back together work? Bryn speaks on some of the therapeutic effects that letting go can have on the mind body and soul for all creatures while Laura talks about some of the ways her own fears have interfered in the healing process between dogs. It's up to us to try and listen as best we can while helping our dogs stay in a growth mindset of working through traumas from their past. So join us as we discuss being trauma triggered in a pack.Music Credit: Ready for This by Dan Phillipson (Into / Outro)

Football is a sport that teaches players perseverance, teamwork and grit all while showing the benefits of hard work. With the Cincinnati Bengals having landed themselves in the Superbowl this past season Bryn asked her dad Kevin Fitzpatrick aka "Fitz" to join the podcast to talk about his life long relationship with the sport. Starting with peewee football playing all his way through college on a scholarship, this man has a passion for being on the field. What makes a true sports fan and why are people chugging cans of chili? Coming from a family of football fanatics, Bryn looks at the history behind their passion while Laura touches on some of the positives you can take away after dedicating your time and energy to a team. You won't want to miss this touchdown, so snap the ball and join us as we discuss Football with Fitz!Music Credit: Ready for This by Dan Phillipson (Into / Outro)

There are many artists in the music industry who perform with their heart and soul, but none can compare to the passion of Remi Wolf. She's an artist who lives her life unapologetically  bringing an energizing presence to the stage that delivers a sound so colorful the only word to describe it is kaleidoscopic. On this week's episode Bryn and Laura share their experience of going to their first indoor live show since the start of Covid to see none other than the vivacious Remi Wolf as she tours her first debut album "Juno".  After dropping her first EP back in 2020, this olympic skier turned full time musician put her focus on winning the gold of advancing in a career that she was without a doubt born to be in. Bryn digs deep into some of the self destructive habits that rockstars like Remi can find themselves in while Laura talks about the intimate connection that a live show can bring between an artist and their audience. You won't want to miss this episode, so join us as we fan girl over the legendary and ever so unique Remi Wolf.  Music Credit: Ready for This by Dan Phillipson (Into / Outro)Music Credit: "Sexy Villain Cover" Laura Bolling

With Valentines day just a week away, love is in the air while many struggle to plan the perfect date night. Some people prefer catching dinner and a show while others look for more alternative options that are outside of the box. On this week's episode, we're talking about some of the ways you can engage in a deep and meaningful date night that doesn't always have to break the bank. Bryn explains the importance of understanding your 5 love languages while Laura talks about spending more intentional time with your partner or even yourself if you find yourself single this holiday.  So go get freshened up and join us as we discuss just what it means to date your mate for date night!Music Credit: Ready for This by Dan Phillipson

On this week's episode, we're wrapping up season one with a little reflection and a finale full of fun and games! Bryn and Laura go head to head  in a Hot Ones original game choosing to either share a raw brutal truth or prepare to eat a spoonful of a hot sauce made straight from hell. Facing questions like "Have you ever gotten in trouble with the law?" or "What is something that you still hide from your parents to this day?" Then they heat turns up with an awkward game of Speak Out as they crank back their lips, expose their teeth and try to understand what the other is saying through their ridiculous mouthpiece. This game gets you laughing so hard you'll drooling on yourself...quite literally. So get ready for some fire and fun as we celebrate 52 weeks and the season one finale of the "I AM HUMAN The Movement" Podcast.Music Credit: Ready for This by Dan Phillipson

Whether you love it or hate it, live around the corner or far away, grocery shopping is a common part of our lives. Our relationship with it has changed as we've gotten older but at the end of the week, we all need the essentials to get us by. On this week's episode Bryn and Laura discuss some of the hot topics around grocery shopping. Is cart etiquette really a thing and how can YOU stretch your dollar to go even further on weekly meals? Is Instacart really worth the cost and why even use it? Bryn spills the beans on one of Laura's life lessons while they discussing the power a list can have over the anxiety of being in a supermarket. From vacuum sealing and coupon clipping to buying the "right" kind of generic brands, we are covering everything on sale and at regular price. So make sure to put your cart in the corral and join us as we discuss the ins and outs of grocery shopping.  **This post contains affiliate information. We will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on associated links via our website**Music Credit: Ready for This by Dan Phillipson

After sitting through a 90 minute timeshare presentation, Bryn and Laura gained far more than just their discounted tickets to Universal and bowl of generic brand fruit loops. On this week's episode these ladies are talking about their recent experience of touring a resort in Orlando Florida while weighing the pros and cons of actually buying into one of these sales pitches. Is it really worth the investment and would you even consider it that after learning some of their answers to the questions asked? Timeshares aren't for everybody but they are in fact for some. Laura shares some of the perks to this lucrative deal while Bryn leans more towards finding alternative rental options when it comes to investments. If you've got the time to spare, let us share a tale to beware of a timeshare!Music Credit: Ready for This by Dan Phillipson

In celebration of Bryn turning the big 3-0, this group of muggles took a quick road trip down to Orlando Florida to be fully immersed in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal. While taking the Hogwarts Express train between Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley, mischief was always managed as they spent 2 whole days swishing and flicking their wands across the magical parks.  On this week's episode we are talking all about Universal and the not so cheap thrills that comes along with it. We've got fun facts about all your favorite must ride attractions while sharing a fresh perspective of visiting this massive magical park amidst a time of a pandemic. People all across the globe travel here with hopes to be fully immersed into not just the magical world of Harry Potter but also the other worlds created by movie Magic as some rides promise thrills packed with speeds up to 70 MPH. Have you ever wondered what  it would be like to pick out your very own wand in Olivander's shop? How about what happens when a ride breaks down and you're stuck for hours in an uncomfortable position? Have you ever wondered what a freshly poured butterbeer taste like while feeling the heat of a Dragon's fire on your face? Fresh off the train, these muggles are ready for their first day at Hogwarts as they school you in some of their mischief managed at Universal. Music Credit: Ready for This by Dan Phillipson

With  the Omicron Variant running rampant and the new year welcoming a fresh surge of Covid cases, Bryn and Laura welcome their first booster vaccinations. On this week's episode we're talking about getting Boosted! After watching the world shut down and slowly come to yet another abnormal level of life again it's been incredibly difficult to watch the same communities around us slowly slide back downhill. With 2022 just off to a start, large events across the city are slowly beginning to be postponed. With so many impacted by the virus  businesses all across society find themselves short staffed while running the staff they do have down to the very bare bone even asking those in professions like nursing to work even with a positive covid test aside from having the symptom of a fever. We all want our lives to go back to "normal" again or whatever that looks like now but it all starts with conversation about what is right for the greater good of human kind. So please join us as we discuss getting boosted this week!Music Credit: Ready for This by Dan Phillipson

With a year ending and a promise for growth at our horizons we raise a glass in a toast to a happy new year! On this week's episode Bryn and Laura reflect on the year past while talking new years resolutions for 2022. Why is it so hard to create a new habit and what's the secret to keeping it up throughout past the first few months? With the wedding in 4 months Laura focuses on fitness while Bryn shifts her gears to being more mindful in her day to day. From making an effort to call grandma more to learning a new language we all have goals for ourselves and what better time to reflect on those than new years?! So raise a glass with us and watch thew ball drop as we make a toast to a happy new year on this week's episode!

With Christmas around the corner, many excitedly wait for that magical time on Christmas morning when they realize that Santa made a special visit into their home. They set out cookies, milk and some even make homemade reindeer food as children all across the world make their preparations for the big guy's arrival. But you don't have to be a small child to believe in the magic of Santa Clausee.  On this week's episode Bryn and Laura reminisce on some of the holidays from their past as Santa brought the magic of Christmas along with their belief in him. So how do most kids find out about the truth behind the jolly man  and what are some of the ways parents are able to keep the secret for as long as they do? Bryn shares the embarrassing story of getting bras from Santa while Laura talks about seeing his reindeer in her very own backyard. Get ready because Santa Claus is coming to town and he's bringing a whole lot of holiday spirit with him on this week's episode.Music Credit: Ready for This by Dan Phillipson 

Family dinners are always kinda awkward. Whether it be the sweat inducing conversations or the tight quarters of a large family packed into a small home, we've all experienced these dinners in some form or another. But how do you navigate a dinner you already anticipate being awkward and what are some of ways to fight that anxiety of anticipation? On this week's episode, Bryn and Laura talk about some of the family dinners they've been to growing up as they reflect on their most recent dinner of having their families meet for the first time before their wedding. Is every house equipped for these sort of situations and how are you supposed to know just what to wear? What happens when family members aren't welcome to come around and what do you do when topics like racism pops up in conversation? We're talking about how to navigate the awkward waters of things like this so please sit down and join us for a feast as we discuss family dinners!Music Credit: Ready for This by Dan Phillipson 

Back in 2018 Bryn and Laura hosted their very first "Hot Ones" styled competition titled Boss of the Sauce. One by one, contestants would eat 10 chicken wings smothered in a carefully selected and hand picked hot sauce that would challenge even the greatest of spice lords while attempting to answer questions against  the fire. On this week's episode these ladies are hosting Boss of the Sauce Round 2 with a Scoville level ranging from 14,000 all the way to a number larger than 2.5 million!  How do you even prepare yourself for attending a hot sauce party like this and what are some of the ways this year's contestants were able to beat the heat? Friends and family brave enough to turn up the heat also jumped on the podcast mic for a quick snippet interview of some of the action going on behind the scenes before and after the competition. At one point, Laura starts crying while Bryn draws the lucky question of having to answer while being recorded live and it is an experience you do not want to miss. We're getting spicy and some stomachs may be getting a little dicey so be sure to join in on the heated conversation. Music Credit: Ready for This by Dan Phillipson 

After a week of gratitude comes a week of embracing the practice of rolling with the punches. Sometimes in life a storm appears in the midst of your sunny days but it's all learning how you adjust your sails to face the inevitable winds against you. Bryn and Laura share just what the universe has had in store for them this week as they record in a house with no heat for the 3rd chilling night while Bryn recovers from some stomach troubles. It's all about perspective and this week, these ladies are embracing what they can and cannot control as they navigate the bumpy roads that find their way in front of them. Music Credit: Ready for This by Dan Phillipson 

With Thanksgiving nearly upon us, there is a festive joy in the air as we gather with loved ones and reflect on some of the things that make us most grateful in life. But is gratitude something we should be practicing more than just one day out of the year? On this week's episode, Bryn and Laura share some of the things that they are most grateful for shining a light on the idea that the root of joy truly starts with practicing gratitude. Bryn shares some of her experiences around learning how to find her voice in such a loud and boisterous world while Laura shares some of the little moments she's embraced and felt grateful. So whether you're a turkey fiend or maybe you're more of a pizza on thanksgiving kinda human, you won't want to miss out this feast of an episode as we talk about the root of joy being gratitude. Music Credit: Ready for This by Dan Phillipson

Radiating confidence as humans can truly be a struggle in this world. Even finding it within ourselves presents a battle we all face in our day to day lives. On this week's episode, Bryn and Laura share some of their most personal experiences around going in and out of feeling confident. Once she stepped out of the closet, Laura discovered a new found pride, energy and confidence in herself while living her truth but little did she know that once without it, depression can easily rear its ugly head. Bryn shares some of her own struggles of finding confidence in her work as an artist while challenging the difference between feeling confident and having an ego.  So what builds confidence in a human? Is it in the way you dress, act, or even in the job you have? Join us as we discuss how some of the ways even YOU can radiate confidence!Music Credit: Ready for This by Dan Phillipson