Dear Human

Hello, Dear Humans! We're hitting pause on our Critical Pivotal Pause and hopping back into your podcast feeds for a special surprise episode. New York Magazine recently published an extensive list of new rules for existing in society today and we felt it only fitting to dust off our microphones and share our thoughts on this modern-day etiquette lesson. Spoiler, there are quite a few we do not agree with! Sit back, relax, and get ready for the normal amount of laughter and silliness you've come to expect from your most human of hosts. Enjoy! https://www.thecut.com/article/tipping-rules-etiquette-rules.html

Happy Black History Month, Dear Humans! You'll have to excuse our delayed return for the second half of Season 2. We're having some technical issues and pivoting through them. Until we get everything back up and running, we thought we'd bring you a favorite episode of ours from Season 1. Celebrate Black history, past, present and future with this episode. We hope it inspires you to keep up the work. It's been another year, but we're still far from where we need to be. #BlackLivesMatter

Whether we like it or not, 2022 is going to be here before we know it! Today Maya and Eliza look back on the past year, explore what lessons from 2021 they hope to take into the roaring twenties, and share some of their favorite holiday gift ideas and conversation starters. A little goofy, a little heartfelt, and as always, very human. Sit back and enjoy another conversation between friends and take a moment to think about what it means to be human this holiday season. There may be a shortage of champagne and tenders but no end to the tenderness and sparkle! Happy Holidays Dear Listeners, we'll see you in the new year! Thanks for listening

In this episode, Eliza and Maya talk about commitments and why taking a pause before making a decision can help smooth over some tricky situations. This is helpful all year round, but especially during the holiday season when it seems like there is another party or event every evening. This is also the second to last episode of 2021, so make sure you give it a listen! xo, Eliza & Maya

It's hard to believe, but for many of us, Thanksgiving is just around the corner. That means delicious food, good company, and most likely a healthy serving of potentially awkward conversations. This holiday season, serve up a few pivots to protect your peace, help you say your piece, and also keep conversations productive instead of heated. In today's episode, Maya and Eliza navigate tough table topics from race and politics to relationships and kids and offer up conversation starters to keep the party going. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving dear Humans. We're thankful for you! Don't forget to subscribe and rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening!

Seasons change and so does our style! In this fun little episode, Eliza and Maya chat about clothes and style and what they it means to look "put together." Hopefully this is just what y'all need as you recover from Halloween sugar highs and midweek blues. Sending love to all of our Dear Humans. xo

Do we ever really reach an age when we feel like "real" adults or are we all just making it up as we go along? In Episode 3 Maya and Eliza explore what it means to enter into adulthood and how to be at peace with the fact that no one's path is going to look exactly the same. Sometimes being a grown-up means being aware of the world around you and how your actions impact others, and sometimes it means holding tight to childhood wonder. Happy listening Dear Humans. Don't forget to subscribe to Dear Human wherever you listen to your podcasts, rate and review us, and of course, engage with us on social. We'd love to hear from you!  Have a great week and  Happy Halloween! References:  Defining Decade: Why Your Twenties Matter And How To Make The Most Of Them Now (2013) - Meg Jay Phd Rugrats series(1991) - Nickelodeon Money Heist / Casa de Papel series (2017) - Netflix  Casper movie (1995)  Harry Potter movie series (2001)

In this second episode of season 2, Eliza and Maya talk about what it means to "pivot your position" and open up yourself to the possibility of changing you opinions. They talk about how to have hard conversations with others and also yourself as you go along your pivoting journey. Happy listening!

Hello Dear Humans! Maya and Eliza are back for another season of exploring the things that make us human, especially those that we often take for granted. Season 2 of Dear Human Podcast is all about pivoting. In this episode, we try to understand our penchant for thinking of the things that bring us joy as "guilty" pleasures. We're pivoting into pleasure and making space for everyone's passions because whether you love boxed wine or fancy socks, Spongebob, or young adult fantasy faerie novels, there is plenty of pleasure to go around. We're getting back into the swing of recording so come for the human moments, stay for the laughs. Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! Thanks for listening!

Eliza and Maya are baaack! Here's a little sneak peak of what to expect for Dear Human's second season. We're so excited and we hope y'all are too!

The weather is finally warmer, the days are longer, and summer is upon us. It's been a hard 14 months for most of us so it's time to take this new season with gusto. Eliza and Maya talk about some of the things they want to do for their "Hot Girl Summer" and give some suggestions for listeners who are looking for a little direction. Y'all, this is the last episode of season 1, but don't fret, the Dear Human ladies won't be gone for too long. Have a great summer (#HAGS)! Keep in touch (#KIT)! xo E & M

In honor of Mother's day and all mothers and mother figures in the world, we thought we'd take the time to celebrate our own mothers with a little tribute to them. Listen in for some wisdom, lessons learned, and of course, the food and music that remind us most of our moms. We've also got a few exciting life updates to share with you, so sit back and enjoy the SECOND TO LAST episode of Dear Human Season 1! We love you listeners and we love you moms!

It is no secret that the education sector has been hit hard by this COVID-19 pandemic. Teachers, administrators, parents, and students have all had their share of challenges. In this week's episode Maya and Eliza share the microphone with three educators to share how they've been navigating their jobs in the middle of a global health crisis. While their schools and experiences differ, the one thing they share is a passion for education and a love of students. Even if you are not a teacher or a student or a parent of students, there is something to learn from these three voices. Sit back and enjoy. 1

The past couple of weeks have been hard. It's undeniable. In this episode, we talk about race, privilege, and police brutality. The time for change is now and having difficult conversations with the people you trust and hold dear is the best place to start. We love you, listeners. Continue to take care of yourselves as you work to take care of others.

Welcome to extra special guest Dr. Emily Voelkel who shares her experiences and expertise as a therapist focusing on fertility and reproductive psychology. Today we dig deep and explore our human need to offer advice while also fearing vulnerability and saying the wrong thing. Emily offers suggestions on how to support friends, family, and loved ones struggling with fertility and post-partum depression and some general advice for making conversations about mental health a little easier. Let's embrace the sticky and the mess. Let's just ask for what we need and share our experiences. Emily's resource suggestions: Post Partum Support International University of Cincinnati Women's Outpatient Clinic at the Westchester Campus (513-584-1000) Books: Untamed by Glennen Doyle The Dance of Anger by Harriet Lerner Don't forget to subscribe to, rate, and review Dear Human on Apple Podcasts. Email or DM us with your expertise, especially Teachers and SIN members

What do mottos, catchphrases, and apartment hunting have in common? Listen to find out! This week Eliza 'n Maya share the mottos or catchphrases that help them navigate this wild thing called "life." Giggles and insight aplenty, as always. Happy listening!

Hi Dear Humans! We'll be back next week with a full episode but for now, we want to hear from YOU! If you are a teacher or work in the food/ service industry we'd love you to share your expertise. Send us a DM, email, carrier pigeon, or give us a call to tell us how you wish humans would human in your industry. How should students, parents, customers, eaters, etc act in a post-pandemic (and just general) world? We want to collect all of your words and share them in one of our upcoming episodes so write or call in to have your ideas shared! Thank you!

It's been a long quarantine but hope is on the horizon. Today Maya and Eliza share the tv shows, movies, documentaries, and books that have gotten through these trying times. The end of the pandemic and your Netflix queue might both be in sight so hang in there a little longer and try some of these titles on for size. Plus listen for a quick detour into self-help territory where your hosts share their close calls with pyramid schemes and ponder how tricky it would be to sniff out a cult in real-time. Thanks as always for listening Dear Humans! If you like this podcast we'd love it if you'd take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and don't forget to tell us how you think humans can be their best selves (especially in school and restuarants) post-pandemic.

In this week's episode, Eliza and Maya talk about maintaining old friendships and making new ones as adults. Navigating new stages in life can be tricky, so it's so important that we have our good friends by our side to journey with us. Your Dear Human hosts also talk about the enneagram and how to work those insights into your relationships. Happy listening!

Dear Human, will there ever be a time when I know how to invest my time, money, energy, and emotions? Today Maya and Eliza talk about investing, don't worry there's no mention of the stock market or Game Stop! In this episode, we're sharing our thoughts on how to nurture our close relationships by investing time and energy while also allowing ourselves the space to take a step back when needed. Maya shares a story about the best financial advice her mother ever gave her, while Eliza goes on a crusade about Castiron pots, the olympic-sized challenge of picking a couch, and the importance of long-term happiness. Thanks for listening and don't forget to rate and review us on apple podcasts and follow us on IG and Twitter! We're putting out the call to any and all experts! If you are passionate about a particular something from your career to your skincare routine to your thoughts on how to behave in a grocery store and you want to share, send us a dm, email, or carrier pigeon because we want you to come on the podcast! No passion or expertise is too small! 

Sweet sixteen!  Using insights from Malcolm Gladwell and Maya Angelou, Maya and Eliza dive into notions of expertise and how to feel in control of our own success. Settle in for a short and sweet but thoughtfully packed 16th episode with a loving challenge to the listeners at the end. Happy listening!

This week Maya and Eliza are taking a break from exploring a single topic to get to know each other and themselves a little better. Listen as we answer questions from The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron. We revisit our favorite childhood toys and games, describe our dream closets, ship our favorite Harry Potter characters, and share the creative project ideas we've been holding onto for years. We challenge you to use this as a jumping-off point to deepen your own relationships and maybe even rekindle some of your own creative aspirations. We'd love to hear from you! Don't forget to follow us on social media, @dearhumanpodcast on IG, and @dearhumanpod on Twitter and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.” - Harriet Tubman Happy Black History Month, y'all. 

Mercury is in Gatorade, the world is still in a panoramic, and we're feeling a little out of it this week. So, strap in for a shorter episode where we look back on everything that's happened during quarantine, share revelations and get a little silly. Thanks for riding along on this wild journey with us.

It's beginning to be that time of year when we start talking about love again. But why should we limit our expressions and explorations of that four-letter word to a couple of days in February? Today Maya and Eliza check-in with each other and talk about the importance of checking in with ourselves, especially in the midst of this pandemic. We talk about giving grace to others, knowing when it's time to create boundaries as an expression of love, and understanding love languages. How do you like to receive love and is what you're giving not what those around you need to be receiving? Listen in for an open and honest conversation with some real talk and some real rambles. Love is sticky, there's no denying it. So let's stay open and active in our relationships and make it the good kind of sticky.

When did moving our bodies become a daily chore- something that feels more like work than play? In part four of our self-care series, we talk with Trainer Grace, founder of Endorphin Method, a virtual boot camp that makes fitness fun and approachable by focusing on endorphins instead of appearance. As we know from legal fitness expert Elle Woods, "Exercise gives you endorphins. Endorphins make you happy." Grace shares the story of her own health and fitness journey, including struggles for control of her body, learning to listen to physical warning signs, and finding joy in working with others to get out of their heads back into rhythm with their bodies. Check out Grace's website to learn more about Endorphin Method and sign up to try a free class and head to our blog for a self-care workout designed for our listeners!

It's all about the Benjamins, baby! ...Or is it all about the Hamiltons?? In part three of our self-care series we are talking about money. Our (first!) guest expert, Emma D, gently guides us through the topic of budgeting and how we can find happiness in the process. You'll definitely want to take notes.

In honor of MLK day, Maya and Eliza are tackling the sticky but oh-so-important topic of privilege. In this episode, we take stock of our own unique privilege and offer an example of how to have a safe and meaningful conversation about a really challenging issue. Like the other topics in our self-care series, privilege is something that isn't talked about openly, and that makes it feel scary to confront and discuss. Today we're starting the conversation, trying to escape the cycle of anxiety-producing thoughts, and creating a starting point to parse through who, what, why we are who we are and what we can do with that. Check out our website Dearhumanpodcast.com for a list of resources to help unpack, understand, and be productive with your own privilege

It's 2021 Dear Humans and Maya and Eliza want to start the year off right with a little bit of self-care and self-love. One of our favorite ways to take care of our hearts and minds is therapy. In this episode, we share our therapy journeys and try to make starting therapy seem a little less daunting. Listen through to the end for some helpful alternatives or additions to formal therapy!

2020 has tested us all but amidst the loss and uncertainty there have been small moments of hope and wonder. In this episode, Maya and Eliza explore gratitude as a way to close out the old year and ring in the new.  We used prompts from Sharon Martin's The Power of Gratitude: 30 Gratitude Journal Prompts which can be found at the link below.  https://livewellwithsharonmartin.com/the-power-of-gratitude-30-days-of-gratitude-journal-prompts/ We're grateful to have you as listeners. We're taking a small break but Dear Human will be back January 11th and until then, chat with us on social media and tell your friends about us!  Have a wonderful Holidays and Happy New Year!

This week Maya is in the hot seat, sharing about her journey with music and the piano. Eliza also asks for some music advice, so have a paper and pen handy to take notes!

This week Eliza is in the hot seat. Maya asks her to share her expertise on food and community. Don't listen on an empty stomach!

From diamonds to dish towels and everything in between. Eliza and Maya share their tips on how to shop for, give and receive gifts. Just in time for the holidays. Plus a bonus quarantine-approved gift guide!

What differentiates humans from animals? The parties we host and attend! In this episode Maya and Eliza share their top recommendations for how to be a prepared host and - perhaps even more importantly - a responsible guest.

Today, Maya & Eliza navigate the tricky waters of talking about politics on social media. Learn how to get your message across and protect your peace.

Meet your hosts Eliza and Maya and join them on the journey of being human. Today we talk about exciting changes in the country and how to be a good host, especially during a pandemic.