Here We Are: What Makes Us Human

Life is full of stories. And we have the opportunity to tell them in meaningful ways! This week, Alexis Carter Thomas joins us for a dive into storytelling. Check out Here We Are on Instagram , Facebook , or Patreon !

It takes a nerd to know a  nerd! This week, Joy dives in with one of her nerdiest friends about FOOD STUDIES! What is this? How do you learn more about it? Listen to find out! Check out Here We Are on Instagram , Facebook , or Patreon !

This week, we dive headfirst into the history-filled, curious world of Dr. Who! Join Nathan and Marie Dufour, who have been featured before on this podcast for individual episodes on Dungeons & Dragons and Star Trek, as they change Joy's mind! Check out Here We Are on Instagram , Facebook , or Patreon !

Sometimes gifts are hard. In this nerdlet, Joy talks about her way of giving gifts that everyone seems to love. Check out Here We Are on Instagram , Facebook , or Patreon !

Welcome to Nerdlets: A small look into Joy's flavors of nerd. This week, we're exploring Joy's journey with podcasting! You're not going to want to miss this! Check out Here We Are on Instagram , Facebook , or Patreon !

Words are so much more than just ink on a page. They are the vehicle by which we are able to share our stories, be whisked away to other worlds, and let our voices be heard. This week, September Vaudrey shares her love of words with us. Learn more about September on her website , read The Colors of Goodbye , or check out her Twitter . Check out Here We Are on Instagram , Facebook , or Patreon !

Never have I ever known so much joy to be had in a conversation about fly fishing! Join Joy as she interviews Jacob Patterson from @living_on_the_fly and get caught up in the world of the fish hunt. Check out Here We Are on Instagram , Facebook , or Patreon !

This week, Joy dives in headfirst with Bill Spigner, a real-life, down-to-earth, wonderful human who nerds out about bowling. After all - he is a pro! Check out his website to learn more about him! Check out Here We Are on Instagram , Facebook , or Patreon !

Tune in as Joy's college friend Marie tells her all about the goodness of Star Trek! Check out Here We Are on Instagram , Facebook , or Patreon !

Joy literally can't get enough of delightful nerds! This week, Joy interviews her friend Kathy all about ideas, teaching, Vini, Vidi, Vici, and curiosity. Check out Here We Are on Instagram , Facebook , or Patreon !

The "Your Flavor of Nerd" theme continues in an epic interview quest with Nathan Dufour, a creative Game Master, who joins us with info all about Role Playing Games. Specifically honing in on Dungeons and Dragons. Check out Here We Are on Instagram , Facebook , or Patreon !

This week, we are continuing the "Your Flavor of Nerd" theme with an interview like none other. Julia Lane is a dynamic human and dog trainer with a flare for seeing the good. Check it out! Check out Here We Are on Instagram , Facebook , or Patreon !

 We are kicking off the "Your Flavor of Nerd" theme with an interview with Joy's co-host from the Parks and Rewatch podcast, Joe Patterson ! Check out Here We Are on Instagram , Facebook , or Patreon !

Home. It isn't just a place. It is so much more than that.  What does the feeling of home mean to you? Check out Here We Are on Instagram , Facebook , or Patreon !

But wait, there's more! I LOVE IT WHEN LISTENERS CALL IN WITH STORIES! This week, we are hearing from Becky about a story that the Things and Stuff series reminded her of! Check out Here We Are on Instagram , Facebook , or Patreon !

This week, we conclude the Things and Stuff series! Hard to believe we've been talking about things and stuff for three weeks now! This episode focuses on the things we ascribe value to because they mark important moments and help us remember our value. Check out Here We Are on Instagram , Facebook , or Patreon !

Some things gain value because they are irreplaceable. But what does it actually mean for something to be irreplaceable? Who says they are irreplaceable? Listen to today's episode to learn more! Check out Here We Are on Instagram , Facebook , or Patreon !

Some of my favorite possessions are the ones that have sentimentality attached to them. They've been passed on to me, I've passed them on to someone else, or I just plain like the thing because I want to! Tune into this week's episode to hear stories all about favorite possessions. Want to learn more? Here are some helpful links. Truly, Madly, Deeply : John's Research Article C...

They are all around us. We use them daily. Yet - why are we attached to our things and our stuff? This episode kicks off a 4 part mini-series on Things and Stuff! Want to learn more? Here are some helpful links. Truly, Madly, Deeply : John's Research Article Check out what Taylor and Kevin are up to! Check out Here We Are on Instagram , Facebook , or Patreon !

Smell has so much influence over us! Today, we spoke with Dawn Goldworm of 1229 and Scent for Good and with our friends Taylor Glymph and Kevin Wilson all about the power of smell!  Want to learn more? Here are some helpful links. Dawn Goldworm’s TED Talk Dawn Goldworm’s Instagram   Scent for Good’s Website , Facebook , and Instagram Pre-Order Dawn’s new book, The Smell of a Rainbow . Check out wh...

I've been thinking - where does creativity come from? Does everyone have it? Are creativity and imagination the same? Join us as Joy, Taylor, and Kevin dive deep into this topic together at the table. Support Here We Are on Patreon!

This week, Haddie Wetzel guest hosts Here We Are and interviews Joy about one of her favorite things! LEGO! Support Here We Are! Join us on Patreon . Send Joy an email ! Check out the Facebook and Instagram pages. 

This week, Ellie Wetzel guest hosts Here We Are and interviews her mom, Janine Wetzel about the glories of Lasagna! Support Here We Are! Join us on Patreon . Send Joy an email ! Check out the Facebook and Instagram pages. 

As the saying goes, one day at a time, right? Sometimes that's all we've got. And it is a huge thing to be grateful for. 

There's one question I just can't fully find an answer to. Listen as Grandma Mattie, Carolyn, and Alexis come the closest to answering this question ever!