Laughing in Chaos

Send us a textA year has flown by since the Podcast recording gear hit our doorsteps and we started our journey of sharing stories and laughters with all of you. Our start with Hello World has now turned into our personal journal of some major aspects of our lives.We would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your support and feedback as we arrive at our grand 50th episode!We'll see you all in Season 3! 

Send us a text"Friends will be friends, when you're in need of love they'll give you care and attention."Friends, colleagues, teammates, classmates, countrymen, BFFs and acquaintances all start off as strangers who come into our lives to change the landscape forever. Every introductory hello and handshake has the potential to turn into a lifetime of hugs and shared experiences. Come and join your best besties, Hannah and Samir, as they talk about the joys and challenges of trying to make new friends as adults, getting rid of the fear of rejection, being a good friend, saying yes to invitations and making deliberate efforts to nourish and nurture friendships as it is a very heartwarming and meaningful experience of life. 

Send us a textLove is a divine blessing bestowed upon creation to connect all the dots that govern the laws of this physical world. However, how does that translate to our normal lives with our humanly understanding of love and relationships? Join Samir and Hannah as they reminisce their last weekend filled with fun and friends and their explanation of unconditional love.

Send us a textThe process letting go of consciousness and the act of releasing control into a state of temporary loss of consciousness; also known as sleeping, is as much of a fundamental part of life as it is to be awake. Repair and growth of the body, resetting of the clock, consolidation of memory, decluttering of information, slowing down on digestive processes, cooling down of the brain are just some very important tasks that go on when we are sleeping.Then, there's this beautiful and enigmatic phenomena, when our subconscious mind awakens and conjures these sometimes vivid, sometimes pleasant, sometimes scary visualizations that we call dreams or nightmares. A disharmony of communication between the mind and body can cause strange events such as involuntary muscle spasms and even paralysis. Come and join Hannah and Samir as they try to make sense of it all using some of their own personal experiences.

Send us a textThis one is for all the men out there and all the women who love them. What do you do when your hair starts to fade, muscles starts to weaken and the struggles of life starts to put a damper on your mojo? Well, the correct answer is to realize that you're not alone, so you need to man up and do something about it. It's just another milestone in life and choosing between the options of medical treatment, dietary supplements, proper nutrition, exercise and company of supportive friends and family can make all the difference. Come and join Hannah and Samir on their humorous, lighthearted yet insightful discussion about how to gently encourage the fire back into your life. 

Send us a textSome of us were in a rush to grow up, some of us were forced to grow up but nobody is ever ready to grow old. We may be inclined to be a bit older so our dreams can finally come to fruition but we all are scared of getting grey, wrinkled and senile.  Time is arbitrary, a function of the human mind to make sense of this world and age is just a number. We can certainly apply the current knowledge of the human physiology to alter, augment, enhance, recharge, nourish and care for our mind and body.Come and celebrate Hannah's Birthday week and join this unhinged conversation about living, moving, laughing, connecting and never giving up on ourselves. 

Send us a textEternal light shines through our souls as life embodies and personifies herself in this physical plane of existence. Our vibration and energies are easily palpable by the ones around us very unconsciously and this subconscious interaction of the unseen forces often sets the tone of our relationships and experiences in life. Join Hannah and Samir as they talk about Aura Maxing, taking care of the spiritual side of our being, feeling connected with the universe and making important changes in life to allow the divine consciousness to shine through us. Feeling a bit deep and philosophical? Come and dive right into this conversation. 

Send us a textWe get less than 10 seconds to make a lasting first impression. The visual perception is the first piece of information that hits the brain of the person interacting with us. Both consciously and subconsciously we are being sized up at all times. The level of our grooming, choice of clothing, style and general appearance often give off tell tale hints about our lifestyle, professional success, discipline, social standing and self respect.  In this episode,Hannah and Samir engage in a very lively discussion about the importance of looking good for men in general and how maintaining a high level of self-care can be so very attractive. 

Send us a textIt's a new day, it's a new dawn, it's a new year and we're feeling good! The beginning of a year is a great time to reflect on the recent past and make plans, resolutions and refresh our lives with the vigor of the promise of better things to come. Join your favorite hosts Hannah and Samir as they talk about the challenges of 2024 and the all the plans they have made for the new year! 

Send us a textThe Holiday season brings promises of family togetherness, good food, warm drinks and gifts wrapped in colorful boxes under a Christmas tree. Sometimes it can be a very stressful financial time too. In this episode Hannah and Samir are talking about what Christmas means to them and cherishing the shared times of giving and receiving love, joy and thoughtfulness. 

Send us a textSmiles, grins, belly laughs are all signs of good emotional health and signify a higher level of sense of self, inner peace and joy. This episode was by inspired by Samir and Hannah's discussion about funny guys being very attractive to the ladies. In this episode, we also talk about willpower and the alignment of this energy with our goals and desires to achieve and get things done. Life remains ever so happening and sometimes unexpected. Sometimes all we can do is laugh in this chaos. 

Send us a textHe loves me, he loves me not! Ladies, ever wonder if he is serious about you?! The current dating scene can heart breaking, exhausting and can feel like a waste of time. Come and kick it with us as we talk about some of the usual signs to start  looking somewhere else. 

Send us a textThe sun kissed ocean waves and warm blue skies bring a much needed break from the winter rain for your Royal Besties Hannah and Samir. Taking time to relax, having fun, enjoying  the good vibes and appreciating the people who make our life meaningful and joyful is vital to our emotional, physical and spiritual well being. Holidays are great times to establish our own traditions to celebrate life and love for family and friends. Even when far from our loved ones, we can embrace and decorate the things that keep the memories of home. Come join us as we revel in the tales of our recent adventure along the friendly shores of Cabo San Lucas. 

Send us a textA deep psychological programming of personality, a learned habit or a shield for masking inner insecurities. This way of acting only hurts and distances everyone around the nitpicker. Self awareness is always the key to ponder and reflect on the comments and criticisms that we direct at other people. There's always room to grow and always things to let go. 

Send us a textWas it something you did or something you said, did your words not come out right? Life is not meant to be flawless and people are not perfect. We all end up making decisions that were not the best, say things that were not kind and sometimes give up on dreams. We are meant to learn from our mistakes and continue to strive to make a difference in the lives of the people we love and care about. Join Hannah and Samir as they talk about the most common regrets about life. 

Send us a textIn this episode, Samir talks about trimming his bushes and plants having feelings. Hannah shares her revelation about learning to relax and the importance of sticky notes. Vegging out or working out, it's your choice! 

Send us a textMental Health problems, addiction issues, dysfunctional home life, abandoned family and unexpected plot twists- the story of Dyana's mother who went missing for a decade until she was found. Join Hannah and Dyana as she shares her personal journey of chaos and confusion eventually leading to acceptance and forgiveness. 

Send us a textLife happens when you're busy scrolling on your phone. Short attention spans, anxiety, low self esteem, waste of time and loss of meaningful human connections are just some of the many pitfalls of addiction to social media. Join Samir and Hannah as they talk about their own struggles and efforts to unplug and breathe. 

Send us a textThe creation of life, a true miracle, a marvel of nature's engineering of conception is meticulously carved and gently guided towards birth. This moment of anticipation and joy can sometimes turn very challenging and traumatic for the new life and the entire family. Resilience, patience and the advancement in medical care can often offer remedies and answers to find healing and hope. Please join Hannah and Nicole as they talk about Nicole's traumatic experience and the ultimate joyful victory over it.  

Send us a textLife is resilient, fragile, beautiful, tragic, poetic, realistic and everything in between. Join Hannah and Kaytlin as they uncover the sad stories behind childhood traumas, addictions and the tragic untimely loss of her sister Kayla. It takes great acceptance and strength to walk the path of recovery and healing. Every life is worth living and fighting for but no one is truly alone in moments of tragedy and darkness. You have to reach out to be guided back into the light and be willing to save yourself. Listener discretion is strongly advised as this episode contains heavy and tragic details of self harm. 

Send us a textIt's not easy being a child, its more difficult if you have parents who can't stand each other. Learning to set aside personal differences and prioritizing the well- being of the child should be the main goal as a responsible parent. Join us with our guest Tanisha as she shares her story of her struggles with co-parenting. 

Send us a textFathers play a pivotal role in shaping the security of a child. The role of a provider and protector is indispensable for the physical and emotional development of sons and daughters to grow up secure, confident and competent under the nurturing and loving umbrella of a wholesome family.  Please join us with our guest Dancia as she shares her story about growing up without a stable and constant father figure.

Send us a textYou've definitely heard of them, you might have seen them and you might even have a first hand experience of the trauma and grief that they leave behind. It's not a twister that comes in with sirens blazing, rather a more subtle, suave package of manipulations that leave their victims isolated, walking on eggshells and even questioning their own sense of reality. Come join us with our first guest Ashley as we bring out the magnifying glass to dissect the behavioral patterns of narcissistic people in relationships. 

Send us a textThe show must go on! 

Send us a textSpace allows growth, distance brings longing, separation enriches trust and the maintenance of individuality nourishes self-respect to allow wholesome people to come together to form a bond of love and understanding. We must allow our true selves to shine at its best to complement the relationships that we decide to form with others. So, take some time to be away once in a while to reflect, ponder, explore, engage in activities for self growth and to nurture other important aspects of your social life.  As the wise poet Khalil Gibran said "let the winds of heaven dance between you." 

Send us a textCheers to you all dear friends! Join us for a glass of wine and some cheese as we wind down after a hectic day that was colored by some heavy emotions. Things don't always go as planned and some days are better than others. It's really okay to embrace the situation for what it is, ask our loved ones to give us some space, process it all and come back fresh to go on with the rest of lives. 

All the things that annoy us all time are our favorite pet peeves that we never seem to get away from. Join as we go through the Top 10 Most Common Peeves and Icks that we've collected. Candid confessions bring about a lot of laughter as your Royal Besties go about adding their own to this list. Pugnacious or Amiable anyone? Send us a text

The human body is a fantastic machine and a temple that houses our personality. Regular movements and exercise helps to maintain the body in a steady flow of alignment and optimum health. A healthy dose of natural endorphins that follows a good workout session breathes longevity and happiness into our lives. Set some realistic goals and vision based your needs and age to start moving and grooving again. 

Trying to be perfect in an imperfect world can be very challenging. No one likes feeling inadequate but we can start off by becoming aware and acknowledging our shortcomings. By taking action, making plans, letting go of self doubt and being kind to ourselves, we can all continue on our journey of self-discovery and self-growth. 

The thriving bustling pace of a metropolitan city and the laid back easy going pace of a small town. The cosmopolitan lifestyle versus a more grounded experience. The latest Portland trip has sparked this discussion as Samir talks about growing up in a culturally diverse city and Hannah reminisces her younger days riding horses in a small coastal town. 

Mishaps and Setbacks are a fact of life. Learning to keep cool, calm and collected when life is out of control is a vital life skill. Being patient and understanding is the only way to make it easier. This episode is filled with near missed flights and nauseous rollercoaster rides in Hotlanta! 

Yin and Yang, Fire and Water, Day and Night, Boy and Girl, stolen glances and accidental touches. Our attraction pattern is always trying to tell us something deeper about ourselves and it's not always saying that true love is around the corner. Join Hannah and Samir as they try very hard not to talk about themselves again! 

The way we express our individuality is a colorful canvas that we present to the rest of the world. In this episode we are talking about owning who you are, your authenticity and expressing yourself creatively; and letting go of the fear of judgement and expectations of the world 

Life goes on with or without us. Acceptance and Gratitude allows us to be aligned to our true wishes and desires. Alignment to our true self allows us to manifest our desired reality. Riding these waves of unpredictability is the joy of living and creating our stories that will last forever in the hearts of the ones who love us. 

The Umpqua River was calling us over the 4th of July. Somehow we all made it to the pick up point after a wild afternoon of river floating. Come chat with us about the importance of sharing moments, making great memories and nurturing a healthy bond with your family. Providing a safe and secure home to foster physical and emotional safety of children is probably the single most important responsibility of parents to ensure a healthy future of society. 

When does life really begin? Anytime you want it to! This episode is all about Hannah helping Samir to rediscover his youth and style as he goes on a spree of ear piercings, tattoos and a brand new hairstyle. It's never too late to take a look at your life and inject some changes for a meaningful metamorphosis. 

A balanced life is the key to happiness and fulfillment. Come and explore some of the main areas in life that you can focus on to create a life of joy, connection and success. 

In a world of information overload, it's already difficult to concur what is true and what is false. Then there are those who engage in the destructive action of blatantly spreading lies or telling tales after twisting the truth. There could be serious damage to the reputation and well being of the person being talked about. We must all learn to be impeccable with our words and be able to stop the flow of these tales when we come across them. 

Join Samir and Hannah as they describe each other's socializing and recharging  styles. This world is colored by the unique personalities of people so find some tools to understand yourself more to connect with the people around you.  

The Red Rocks of Sedona, driving a convertible, spa mishaps and food overloads are discussed in this episode as Hannah recounts her recent trip to celebrate her mom's 60th birthday. Join your favorite hosts as they share their life experiences about learning to set boundaries with the world to nurture and enable a healthy sense of self respect. 

Enjoy an evening with Samir and Hannah at Dupont Circle park recapping their adventures on their Washington DC trip. There's laughter in the air as they share their child like playfulness that deeply connects their friendship while talking about the importance of not taking life so seriously all the time and being lighthearted in the moment because life is short!

Life is an amalgamation of the choices we make. Choosing to steer the direction of life requires thought, deliberation and  a healthy balance between reality and expectations.  Join us as we discuss about how every day activities such as food habits, consumerism, carbon foot print and entertainment styles can affect the trajectory of our lives and those around us. 

Is this yet another podcast on this topic? Certainly not. Join Samir and Hannah as they go off-script  to deliver another episode  full of banter and laughter as they muse and debate over the importance of recognizing signs and patterns of healthy Feminine and Masculine energy. 

Words can make  us laugh, love and inspire and can also scar us for life. Join us as we share our own stories about how words have shaped our relationships and emotions. 

Join Hannah as she shares her experience as a Life and Health Coach giving tips about creating a  healthy lifestyle by making new habits and implementing them in our daily lives. 

Join us as we talk about different types of attachment styles and the interesting subconscious dynamics that come in play within relationships that need to be addressed for better compatibility and understanding. 

Join Hannah and Samir as they recap their recent trip to New York City and talk about the harmony they've found as they embrace and accept the cultural differences between them. 

This episode is about the realization of self-forgiveness to heal the traumas of the past. Join Hannah and Samir as they share some meaningful experiences that shaped their lives. 

This episode is all about accepting change as a vital part of self growth and recognizing the need to embrace self acceptance and kindness to move forward. Join us as Hannah takes us through the key moments of her new beginning! 

Coming to you Spring of 2024