Humans Who Give A Shit

Woah! Covid-19 y'all! In this episode, Joy and Phil share their ideas on how to get through a time of crisis and steps to building a new normal! Navigating keeping your marriage strong, caring for kids at home, keeping a business and employees afloat, all while maintaining some sort of holistic balance is a feat but one that can totally be accomplished so we can come out of this pandemic better than we started! 

To celebrate International Women's Day, Joy and Phil invited 5 friends to the dinner table to have wine and an intimate conversation about being a woman. Our guests shared their diverse histories and ideas of how we can be better together. Also, language in this conversation gets, uh, colorful...Our guests are:Bri Alex @brizduzitHilary McConville @hilmcconvilleKelly Bennett @withkellybennettNicki Esperanza @nicki.esperanza (adult content) Mai Tran @mlieng  

Well, after a long holiday break, we're back!Today we're talking about one of our favorite weeks of the year, AVN Week! AVN is the Adult Video News Expo and Awards Show which happens annually  late January in Las Vegas.Since this is Joy and Phil's 11th AVN show (what?!?!), they're sharing stories. Good times! 

In the final episode of our 3 part series, Joy opens up about her own journey of mental health. She shares important principals that have helped her find balance and her hope.   While Joy and Phil aren’t mental health professionals, they are safe.Text The Crisis Text Line by sending HOME to 741741. Connect with us at humanswhogiveashit@gmail.com or Facebook 

In this episode, friends Matt and Chris (and tequila) join Joy and Phil at the kitchen table to tell their shared story of mental health.A warning: This episode has potential triggers such as mental health and suicide. While Joy and Phil (and Chris and Matt) aren’t mental health professionals, they are safe for these topics. As you listen, ask yourself if you share some of Matt’s feelings. If you do, please reach out to humanswhogiveashit@gmail.com or The Crisis Text Line by Texting HOME to 741741. You are not alone.             

Joy and Phil share more of their story... A warning before you listen to this episode:This episode has many potential triggers such as mental health, domestic violence, gun violence, and suicide. Connect with us at humanswhogiveashit@gmail.com. You are not alone.    

Joy and Phil discuss the benefits of positive self talk and how it has enhanced their lives. The conversation causes a fight...   Vivian talks about being happy with yourself.  Join The Humans Who Give A Shit Facebook group!  

Kelsey Louise is a yogi, adventurer, podcaster, and stripper. She talks with Joy and Phil about her experience in the adult industry, the Tennessee Queen community she created, and how we can all be more kind to other humans. Tennessee Queen on Instagram Slut Sermons 

Joy just got back from speaking at a retreat in Zion National Park and shares part of her talk. She offers practical takeaways for creating a healthy, holistically ballanced life. Phil listens and makes timely jokes.  Join the Humans Who Give A Shit community on Facebook! For booking and coaching visit joyhoover.com. Go be awesome today! 

Joy and Phil sat down with James Gilmore and talked about his experience as a Black man in America.jamesaarongilmore.comhoopshabit.combullshype.comAlso, join Joy and Phil and The Cupcake Girls  Bowl For Justice campaign!

Joy and Phil share more of the story of The Cupcake Girls, the risks and challenges involved with starting a non-profit organization, and interview their daughter Vivian about her experience with 60 school mates and a praying mantis.  Join the conversation on Facebook (humans who give a shit) and Instagram (humanswhogiveashit). 

Ela Darling (prominent adult entertainer and co-founder of virtual reality company VRTube.xxx) joins us to share stories of the beginning of her relationship with The Cupcake Girls and how it’s flourished over time. She delves into the stigma sex workers face in their everyday lives, breaks down common myths, and offers ways to better support those in the adult industry. 

Welcome fellow humans! Today, Joy and Phil talk about why they care about other people and share some stories of how they came to Las Vegas. Good times!