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Episode 87: We are so excited to bring you our conversation with Jordenne Butler, as she prepares to take the stage and compete for Miss Wisconsin in just a few days. If there is one word to describe Jordenne, it would be Resilient. She talks about her father being diagnosed with cancer when she was young, and how that inspired her to teach children about resilience in their everyday lives. Jorden...

Episode 86. We are so excited to bring you our first ever in person episode (well, at least since Brittany joined the pod). We spent the weekend together in Des Moines, Iowa and chatted about what we were up to there. We also got deep & vulnerable and talked about what self love and wellness look like in the year 2026. We talk about a few sensitive topics: body dysmorphia, eating disorders. As...

Episode 85: We are so excited to welcome Ashton Marshall to the podcast! Ashton works with Brittany in Nebraska, and got vulnerable with us about her very painful fertility journey, how she ended up in her current job field, and how she has worked though/avoided burnout. Ashton also talked about what parenting and faith mean to her. Thank you Ashton for sharing your pregnancy story with us, for ta...

Episode 84: This week we are welcoming Morgan Tracy to the podcast! Morgan is an avid traveller and explorer, having lived on both coasts of the United States & taking her adventures abroad! Morgan was diagnosed with Celiac Disease in high school, and has spent the last few years not only navigating the gluten-free world, but embracing it and even celebrating it! Through her personal brand @so...

Episode 83. We are so blessed have had this HARD and IMPORTANT conversation with Kathleen Jensen, the creator of The Little Heart Project. After experiencing a traumatic life event and suffering in silence for eight years, Kathleen saw a sliver of light at the end of the tunnel, through a little crocheted heart. Since the creation of The Little Heart Project, Kathleen and hundreds of others across...

Episode 82: This episode we are welcoming back one of our first ever guests, Jenna Lee Jane Zeihen, reining social media princess & thrift queen of Kenosha, WI! Jenna is finding her way in the world of self employment, running Forget Me Not Creative (social media & marketing), Second Star Second Hand, and Soul Space. She gives us updates on her journey with MCAS. She tells us about all of...

Episode 81: Hello good humans! Just sit back, relax, grab a little snack or sweet treat, a cup of (mushroom) coffee, and pick up your phone... Brittany and Zoe are calling! This episode gives you all insight into what a random phone call with your two besties is really like. We talk about what we're reading (Fourth Wing), what we're going to be watching (The Bachelorette), give updates on...

Episode 80: This week we are SO excited to bring you our conversation with Shannon Svensrud, the creative behind Storied Life Pictures, and Zoe's aunt. Okay, let's be real, Brittany's aunt too. In this episode, Shannon talks about the heartache and fear that come with living in Minneapolis right now, and how we can rally together to support those being targeted by ICE. She also talks a...

Episode 79: A highly requested interview of the ultimate interviewer... She’s booked and busy but always ready for more. How does she do it all? What keeps her motivated? This week we flip the script, and Brittany gives Zoe a taste of her own medicine. This week's episode is an interview with the friend we all cherish and and love, Zoe Gibson.

Episode 78: We're back with another Star Wars recap, with Episode II: Attack of the Clones! Other things we chat about... Brittany does a "What's on my tv table," Wicked OSCARs snubs, and so many more things I cannot even summarize!

Episode 77: This week we are back to answer YOUR questions! From favorite (and feral) high school and show choir memories, to what makes our friendship so strong now at 27, from our South Dakota road trip that ended in disaster, to discussing the Stranger Things finale despite Zoe never having seen the show... We leave no stone uncovered in this episode and we hope you enjoy!

Episode 76: Happy 2026 to our podcast family & friends! In today's episode, we reflect on our 2025 highlights (holy cannoli we were busy this year) and our hopes and dreams for 2026. We talk about what it's like living in 27-year-old bodies that we aren't always happy with, and what taking care of our bodies looks like in 2026.

Episode 75: First of all, MERRY CHRISTMAS to all of you good humans! May the force be with you✨💕 We decided to do something a little different for all of you today... One of Brittany's favorite things is Star Wars, so we decided to watch Episode 1 and recap it for all of you.

Episode 74: In this week's episode, you really get a glimpse of what it's like to just sit down and chit chat with the two of us. We talk about all of Brittany and Dan's wedding -- her favorite parts, things she would have done differently, and things they chose to do non-traditionally. Thanks for all the love!

Episode 73: I am so excited to be starting the podcast up again, but this time I'm not hosting alone... My best friend Brittany Davis is joining the podcast family! We are so excited to continue talking about things we love, with people we love. In this episode we chat about our prepubescent Black Friday experiences, plan a trip to NYC, go over our Spotify Wrapped, and brainstorm plans for the...

Episode 72: This week I am so excited to share my conversation with Tara Johnson, Representative of Wisconsin’s 96th Assembly District. Tara is an incredible human, passionate about listening to and advocating for the people in her communities and beyond. We talk about Tara’s childhood, what led her to work in politics, and how her career with United Way prepared her for what she’s doing now. Tara...

Episode 71: Eeeek! I am so excited to share this one with you! Today it's all about my our wedding! Almost 3 months later, and I finally feel ready to answer some of the questions that have been asked. I am so excited to share what we loved about our wedding, things we did "untraditionally," things I wished went differently, and my advice to anyone getting married. I also talk a lot...

Episode 70: This week we are reuniting the gorgeous human Lila Szyryj with the podcast family! A lot has happened since Lila was last on the podcast in summer of 2023. She completed her year as Miss Wisconsin, moved to Dallas, TX, and is now the owner of Lila Hui Consulting, and she is so dedicated to mentoring young women for pageantry and professional development & success. First and foremos...

Episode 69: Linda Stoeckly is joining the podcast this week, and I am oh so excited to share this conversation with you all. Linda is the owner of Love Your Body and Soul Healing, where she does reiki energy healing, sound baths, and helps her clients learn about crystals. Linda is so passionate about helping people achieve relaxation and harmony with their bodies and minds, and we talk about the...

"Wellness activities are the new happy hour." Episode 68: This week you get to meet Makena Mathy (my honorary little sister). Makena currently lives in the Twin Cities, but is really leaning into her "free-spirit" lifestyle by letting her heart lead her to new adventures. She spends her time doing things that make her body feel good, whether that's running, yoga, pilates, o...

Episode 67: This week I sat down with the diva himself, Brody Reider. Brody is only 17, but has started pursuing his dreams of being a professional dancer. He left his home community to attend a Performing Arts High School, where he gets to explore different forms of dance every single day. We talk about why he loves dance, his future goals, his love for family, and what it's like being a male...

Episode 66: This week, Savannah Grace Horstman is joining Hello Good Humans! Savannah is the current Miss La Crosse-Oktoberfest, and just finished competing for the title of Miss Wisconsin 2025. Spoiler alert, she may not have won, but she made Top 11, won a preliminary evening gown award, and tied for the overall evening gown award. She talks about growing up in the pageantry world, going to scho...

Episode 65: I am so excited to welcome my friend Sierra to the podcast this week. Sierra and I met in high school show choir, but did not really become friends until we were young adults. Since the age of 19, Sierra has run a non-profit organization called Abilities in Harmony, which provides show choir camps for teenagers and adults with varying abilities, who would not be able to participate in...

Episode 64: This week I am welcoming someone who may be the most adorable human in the world, Peyton Burns! Peyton is a secondary education and history student at Vanderbilt University, an advocate for equal education opportunities, and a theatre kid who doesn't take herself too seriously. She talks about the power of energy in the body, studying abroad in Italy, and gives us all an audio-tatt...

Episode 63: This week I am joined by my Oktoberfest sister, Madison Kratt! Madi is part of the U.S. National Guard, and we talk about the mental and physical challenges that came with basic training and beyond. She really opens up about her struggles with body dysmorphia and (tw) eating disorders, and how her experience in the National Guard has both hurt and helped her. As the daughter of two vet...