Being Better Humans Podcast

Earth Day is everyday! Kelly shares how her journey to being a better Earthling began several years ago, and where she is in her eco-awareness journey today.  Listen for a new perspective, a place to start, or just open ears to why thinking about conscious consumerism matters!  Happy Earth Day!   

Are you ready for "A New Busy"?  As we absorb what the new norm looks like, our lives are picking up pace. Today's episode discusses our feelings about it, what we've added in, and how we intend to counterbalance the busy.  Listen today and envision your new version of "busy".  Things to ponder: What is your relationship with busy? How are you bringing "busy" back?  Where will you invite "busy" in...

Looking for some motivation to Spring Clean? In this episode we discuss "Spring Keeping", where you decide what to KEEP instead of what to get rid of.  An excellent reframe that can make the daunting task of freshening up and tidying your space a bit more manageable. Whether you are approaching things, relationships, or your space, this mindset will surely make some decisions easy ones!  Happy "Sp...

It's our Pan-niversary! One year into a Worldwide Pandemic and we are proof that there is plenty to celebrate!  Let's face it, you need a BETTER way to reflect on the past year, and we've got it!  Listen as we follow our favorite acronym (SPIES) to self-audit our Pandemic WINS!  This episode includes our discussion of the last two elements (Emotional and Social) of balance and celebrates the posit...

It's our Pan-niversary! One year into a Worldwide Pandemic and we are proof that there is plenty to celebrate!  Let's face it, you need a BETTER way to reflect on the past year, and we've got it!  Listen as we follow our favorite acronym (SPIES) to self-audit our Pandemic WINS!  This episode includes our discussion of the first three elements (Spiritual, Physical, and Intellectual) of balance and...

This topic is one that unites us, but in very different ways. Kelly prefers fiction/literature, and Kristine thrives on non-fiction/informational books.  We LOVE books and could talk for DAYS about what we love about reading and creating a readerly life.  Topics that arise for us: reading multiple books at once, "books for your hands" vs. "books for your ears", reading apps (Audible, Libby, Good R...

Small steps to big accomplishments!  That's what's up today!  Kelly and Kristine discuss strategies and their own experiences with making things manageable one step at a time. Bullet journaling, tiptoeing past fear, The Kaizen Way, habit trackers, and more ideas to making your next move.  

Kelly and Kristine share commitments to a FRUGAL FEBRUARY and reflect on their efforts from several months ago (No Spend November).

Are you organized? Strive to be? Looking for tips?  We've got some! This podcast episode of Being Better Humans features a discussion of our best organization tips and aspirations for the New Year.  Intended to inspire and motivate ambitious organization in your life!  Be a better (organized) human by listening today! 

Hygge (hoo-guh) a quality of coziness and comfortableness that supports feelings of contentment and well-being.  It is regarded as a defining characteristic of Danish culture. Who doesn't need that in their life!  Once you are aware of it, you'll see it everywhere and strive to create more of it!  Holla' for Hygge!     We Spy Hygge: (examples of everyday hygge) Candles, chunky blankets, books, hob...

Have you seen those silly social media posts that ask random questions?  We have? Today we alternate asking questions from random social media surveys just to see where they get us!  Some interesting topics arise and we are reminded that you never know everything there is to know about someone.  A fun way to reconnect or connect on a different level with your friends and loved ones.  Listen to our...

We love small businesses!  Always have, but even more right now.  Listen to our faves and then share your own with us on instagram @bbhumanskc!   Love Letters Premium T-shirts , Bittersweet Apothecary , Serenity on the Square , Sharmrkt online pop-up , 5B&Co/5 Blessings Candleworks and The Corner Candleshop , The Brewkery (kombucha), SOAP Refill Station KC , Twill Boutique / Cycle of Heart , Barha...

What brings you JOY? This episode is a quick listen on Kelly and Kristine talking about finding joy in their lives. May it encourage you to find it in your own!  

Expressing gratitudes is a simple way to improve your state of mind and change your outlook.  Join Kelly and Kristine in a conversation about what they are grateful for. 

Seeking a creative way to gain control of something (anything) right now and continue to the pursuit to be a better human? Join Kelly and Kristine in a No Spend November challenge and see what mindfulness and peace it can bring you financially and beyond.  Bonus: a great way to save up for the holidays! In this episode the hosts share their boundaries for this challenge and how they will hold them...

A positive look at how we are better than before (the pandemic) Recorded around the 4 month mark of the pandemic in the USA, we are sharing now and realizing how great it can be to glimpse back as we move forward! 

In this episode Kelly and Kristine dimensions of wellness. The hosts discuss their own well being and how to pursue balance by using a holistic model using the acronym of SPIES.  S: Spiritual P: Physical I: Intellectual E: Emotional S: Social The hope is that you walk away with an easy tool to create awareness of your own wellness in the many dimensions of your life.     Links to Gratitude journal...

As we continue to ride this 2020 wave, Kelly and Kristine share some mindsets and ideas that can help to prepare for the worst and hope for the best as we "return to learn".  A real talk by real parents who encourage each other and others to do what you can for your family to be okay when things are not okay. Good Luck!  We can do this! 

Kristine, a certified Life Coach, leads us through a transformative way of changing out thinking through The Thought Model.  If you are looking for a shift in your thoughts, perspective-taking, self-talk, and more this is it! The Thought Model considers the following: Circumstances, Thoughts, Feelings, Actions, Results. 

Breathing... it's essential for our health and we go about it all wrong, but we can do BETTER!  Yoga instructor, Katie Langley teaches us about her passion for breathwork and how it is just as important as anything else we set time aside for healthwise.  Katie will share with us why breathing is important, how to implement a breathing practice (yes, you NEED to practice breathing), and lead us in...

One of the things that connects Kelly and Kristine is their love of reading.  Their preferred genres are different, but the discussions that stem from their love of the written word are not.  You'll enjoy this easy-listening episode if you are a reader of books or a listener of audio books... or even if you don't identify as a reader at all!  Join these book nerds for a light conversation about so...

Kelly and Kristine discuss quarantine frustrations and the cycles of productivity that they see as sheltering and quarantining presents challenges.  Awareness of how things ebb and flow and just trying to ride the wave are one way to hang on.  If you have struggled even a little bit during this unprecedented time this episode will track with you!  

In this episode Kelly and Kristine do a deep dive into the world of love languages, Dr. Gary Chapman's take on improving and understanding relationships. Join them in bettering relationships as well as themselves during quarantine.  Knowing better means doing better! 

In their first episode Kelly and Kristine introduce themselves and discuss their vision for the podcast. Thank you for joining them on this journey to be a better human!