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Dear Human
by Eliza & Maya
A podcast about being human, not perfect, but maybe a little better than before. Embracing everyday excellence one episode at a time.
Episodes
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Modern Day Rules for Modern Day Humans (Surprise Episode)
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...
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Celebrating Black History (Season 1 Replay!)
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.…
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Chicken Tenders and Champagne: Pivoting into the Holiday Spirit
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…
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Critical Pivotal Pause
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…
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Pivot into Productive Conversations (The Holiday Edit)
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…
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Pivoting Your Style
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
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How to Pivot into Adulthood
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...
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Pivot Your Position
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!
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Pivot into Pleasure
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...
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Season 2 Trailer
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!
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Boat Rides, Bonfires, and Tie Dye
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…
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We Got it From Our Mamas
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...
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Just Take it One Google Meet at a Time
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...
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It's Time to Have a Conversation
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…
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Just Ask: Talking Fertility and Reproductive Psych with Dr. Emily Voelkel
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...
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Let the Motto Set You Free
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! <3
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Calling all Teachers and Service Industry Humans
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...
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A Human's Guide to Pyramid Schemes.... and Our Top Books, Movies, and TV of Pandemic
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…
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There are no clubs in friendships
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…
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Setting Boundaries and Opening Doors
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…
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Sweaters, The Rock, and Tik Tok
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...
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Critter Pants and Bodice Rippers
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...
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#BHM
“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.
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Mercury's in Gatorade
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...
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Love in the Time of Corona: Checking in with Yourself
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...
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Getting Back into Rhythm
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…
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Make Yourself Happy - A Conversation About Money
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…
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Escaping the Cycle of Stuck: A Conversation about Privilege
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...
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A Human's Guide to Therapy
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...
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Finding Joy in Gratitude
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...
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A Human's Guide to Music
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!
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A Human's Guide to Food and Community
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!
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A Human's Guide to Gifting
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!
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Hosting & Guesting
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.
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How to Talk Politics on Social Media
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.
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Hello my name is: Dear Human
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.
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How many episodes does Dear Human have?
Dear Human currently has 36 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Dear Human about?
A podcast about being human, not perfect, but maybe a little better than before. Embracing everyday excellence one episode at a time.
How often does Dear Human release new episodes?
Dear Human has 36 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
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Who hosts Dear Human?
Dear Human is created and hosted by Eliza & Maya.
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