Joy Blue

Here We Are: What Makes Us Human

Society EN ↓ 89 episodes

Welcome to the podcast where we are co-learners on a journey to uncover stories, concepts, and themes of what makes us human. Your host, Joy Blue, loves asking questions, learning more about people, and following wherever her curiosity leads.

Be sure to visit the podcast's website and support the creator: herewearethepodcast.buzzsprout.com

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Joy Blue

Episodes

Bonus: Who Deserves My Gratitude? 27.01.2021 5:11

In this bonus episode, we jump into my conversation with Courtney Ackerman and discuss the question of who deserves my gratitude.

Bonus: Go pump 12! 20.01.2021 3:18

A fun road trip story from my sister!

Bonus: I definitely won't eat that. 13.01.2021 6:34

While Joy is prepping for season 2 of Here We Are, here's a bonus episode where Joy and Tim talk about foods they'd eradicate.

Bonus: Story Awareness. 06.01.2021 7:11

While Joy is prepping for season 2 of Here We Are, here's a bonus episode featuring Jim Brule, our storytelling Maggid.

Bonus: Smoke a Joint. 30.12.2020 8:41

While Joy is prepping for season 2 of Here We Are, here's a bonus episode about grilling meat with our friend Adrianne.

Bonus: Don't Miss Santa! 23.12.2020 3:15

While Joy is prepping for season 2 of Here We Are, here's a bonus episode featuring Deb Behnke sharing a story about holidays.

8. The Gratitude Episode. 16.12.2020 28:20

Gratitude. It is easy in concept - but what does it actually mean?

7. The Ice Cream Episode. 09.12.2020 27:31

Ice cream. A delight. A joy. An experience. In this episode, we learn so many things about the Bork family, the importance of ice cream, my favorite Ice Cream brand, and even some science!

6. The Road Trip Episode. 02.12.2020 28:47

Even though COVID's rampage means travel restrictions, a huge part of my human experience to this point has been engaging with the glory of road trips. Let's go on a podcast road trip together!

5. The Music Episode. 25.11.2020 26:48

Music is everywhere. It is something we engage in every day. But what is really happening when we listen to or play music? Episode Music Provided By: Melody Stroth: Nobody Knows the Trouble I’ve Seen (Arr. by Victor Labenske) Delwin Eiland: Still Near, This Uncertain Year

4. The Storytelling Episode. 18.11.2020 23:57

From campfire ghost stories to fables, to retellings of family lore and everything in between, storytelling is woven into the fabric of humanity. This episode dives into the beauty, science, and enrapturement that is the art of storytelling.

3. The Pizza Episode. 11.11.2020 24:00

From history to science, from daydreams to experience, Pizza has left its mark on our world. Join Joy as she learns more and more about the glory that we know as Pizza. Additional Music by: Bushwick Tarantella by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=...

2. The Book Episode. 04.11.2020 30:05

There is so much more to books than just words on a page. It affects all of our existence. Join Joy as she learns more about reading, literacy, and the joy of reading.

1. The Hope Episode. 28.10.2020 21:29

From wishing, to desire, to hope - what all does this mean? Join us as we dive into what hope feels like: anticipation, ice cream, and so much more! Bonus Reading: Mission Impossible article referred to in the podcast by the American Psychological Association.