The Be More Podcast: Are You Awake Yet?

This week, Brittany poses the question, “Do people change?” which leads to a conversation surrounding perspectives, upbringing, the idea of radical acceptance, and … car analogies? Watch the video recording here: https://youtu.be/XyYHfUlE-L8

This week we basically talk about what’s happening in the news and get into a heated discussion about it. That’s really all. We hope everyone has a happy and safe Thanksgiving! Watch the video recording here: https://youtu.be/WhcyTfRvA4w

This week we bring back our very, very dear friend, Monica! We talk about Brittany’s Halloween wedding and comment on the food, the drive to the venue, behind the scenes info from both sides, the struggles, Halloween costumes, the music, and a ton more. Oh also, Maria’s card writing skills get roasted. Follow Monica’s Instagram page here: https://www.instagram.com/curly.moni/ Watch the video recor...

This week, Brittany and Maria help each other digest a podcast episode from Brene Brown that they listened to a few weeks ago. We deep dive into burnout, stress, anxiety, and other stressors in our lives and how we help deal with them (aka “completing the cycle”). We even discuss how race and gender play into this and how finding your community and safe spaces is key. The idea of completing an emo...

This week, Brittany discusses a research study done and noted that people that come in second place in competitions tend to be the least happy compared to the other competitors. This spirals into a talk regarding competition and comparisons (including some commentary regarding Dance Moms and high school GPA rankings). Additionally, we really want you to take that personal day off for your mental h...

This week, Brittany talks about creativity and happiness whereas Maria just wants to talk about the new Animal Crossing update. In true Maria fashion, she multitasks while recording the podcast because that’s just how her life goes most days and Brittany explains why multitasking is awful for brain function, creativity, and happiness and that we should all instead be dueling (not with weapons... j...

This week, Maria graces us with a Nextdoor post while Brittany spirals for a bit. Then Brittany wakes up and talks about Celeste Ng, the Little Fires Everywhere TV show, and all the “isms” you can possibly think about. Maria tries to catch up but she buffers here and there. So basically just another exhilarating episode. Watch the video recording here: https://youtu.be/UYT_g-mpAC4

This week, we talk about preventative healthcare (kinda) and it somehow turns into a quick look into the 2021 World Happiness Report. But basically, Brittany gets mad about healthcare while Maria is squirming in her seat because Brittany turned on Zoom’s new immersive mode and her wood floors keep showing up behind her (... just watch the recording on YouTube). Watch the video recording here: http...

This week, the duo is back recording in person and Brittany tries Jollibee for the first time! Maria screws up the audio in the beginning so very sorry that this episode starts right in the middle of a conversation, but also with the weeks we’ve both had, this bad luck was bound to happen. Nothing else to say but enjoy! Watch the video recording here: https://youtu.be/pQXBihgjvUg

This week, Maria is in her new place and Brittany desperately needs a vacation. We reflect on Brittany’s bridal shower and how Maria is mad at the “Would She Rather?” game. We also talk about how Brittany apparently had an intervention at her bachelorette weekend (and also a bit on this podcast). Watch the video recording here: https://youtu.be/Nw9-fmjBXLY

This week, Maria is back in the midst of moving and Brittany talks about this new book she’s reading called Leverage Your Mindset by Ricky Kalmon. A book about how to practice intentional relaxation/how to also relax our physical and mental selves. Also a lot of discussions about what transpired when we hung out in person this week (including topics such as true crime, Truman Capote, and concussio...

This week, Brittany goes solo as Maria takes a week off to move, but no fret - Brittany brought in a guest (and also Editor Maria makes a guest appearance in the middle)! Everyone meet Dara Evans, a literature professor and an avid yoga enthusiast. Brittany and Dara dive deep into the way they have connected throughout the years; the way they have grown utilizing yoga, mantras, and affirmations; a...

This week, Brittany reflects on her bad luck with cars and genetic health and her current good luck with creating art (and also how she somehow would thrive in the military? Debatable...); Maria eats chocolate banana bread and tells a story about how she’s now allergic to peanuts; and we debunk last week’s black hole theory as more due diligence was done (thank you Brittany’s brother who happens t...

This week, we’re back after another short break and in some wild turn of events, Maria is all over the place (aka sometimes caffeine isn’t the answer) and Brittany contemplates what life would’ve been like if COVID wasn’t around. Also, stay tuned for the Be More Game Show?! Watch the video recording here: https://youtu.be/_Y0vjRt0ZCw

This week, we reunite for season 3! We discuss where we’ve been for the past month and a half and talk about how Maria cannot stand being around water whereas Brittany could probably live in water. Also anyone wanna guess when we will ever stop talking about COVID... Watch the video recording here: https://youtu.be/JrzS64xGXkk

This week, Brittany tells Maria all about her encounters with the cicadas that have been living underground for 17 years (she even gives us a recipe on how to cook them...), and Maria wants to absolutely astral project into a new life… There’s really nothing else to say so enjoy! Watch the video recording here: https://youtu.be/K8b935kkLxg

This week, Maria goes to the Barclays Center in Brooklyn to see a Nets game (Nets in 5!) and gives us all a glimpse of being out in crowded areas during a pandemic. Spoiler alert: it was nerve racking. Also, we get into a slightly heated conversation regarding the vaccine and the effects of the pandemic on the younger generation. Watch the video recording here: https://youtu.be/C1hPWtR6-EY

This week, we come back from a one week hiatus and discuss what we’re reading, the fine balance of being productive and being TOO productive, how to be fully present, being in shavasana, our bad habit of not taking compliments well, the concept of emotional permanence, and the fact that Brittany LITERALLY turns off her phone overnight and wants to LITERALLY sleep atop of water. Watch the video rec...

This week, we have Adam Lutchman, a psychology major turned professional dog trainer, on the podcast! This is part two of two (so if you missed last week’s episode, go check it out!), and this week we talk about dating, the nature of men and women, and where he’s at now. Thank you Adam, once again, for the thought provoking conversations! To connect with Adam, click the links below: https://www.in...

This week, we have Adam Lutchman, a psychology major turned professional dog trainer, on the podcast for the next two weeks! This week, we talk a little bit about what he does, how he knows Brittany, his journey with religion, and so much more. Thank you Adam for coming on and the thought provoking conversations!   To connect with Adam, click the links below: https://www.instagram.com/adamthe...

This week, we somehow get into talking about different bodily functions, including why Maria goes to an ENT doctor, and about our cardiovascular system. PSA: running as a cardio workout isn’t ideal for everyone! Watch the video recording here: https://youtu.be/kL7NJSLd3Wc

This week, we film at 9 PM and chaos ensues. We talk about the movie “Minari”, the anime “Given”, the Try Guys, Schitt’s Creek, Bojack Horseman, family dynamics, Brittany’s hatred of TikTok, and how apparently Maria can’t see much in her brain…? There’s a lot but also nothing said at the same time so have fun listening! Watch the video recording here: https://youtu.be/FEkAhK9ZyyA

This week, it’s a classic “we’re winging it” episode. We talk about Easter, #StopAAPIHate and #StopAsianHate, and peanut butter? Please amplify all BIPOC voices and causes (in particular Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander voices and causes). Please also amplify your family and friends and their voices and causes. And please make sure you keep people around you accountable. Watch the recor...

Welcome to our last week of our Month of Music! This week we talk all things concerts and read a couple of listener messages relating to their concert experiences. Additionally, Maria has some words to say about #StopAsianHate and #StopAAPIHate so please give that a listen as well. Thank you everyone for listening to this month’s content - we’ll see what topic Brittany comes up with next! Watch th...

Welcome to Week 3 of our Month of Music! This week we have Andrew Kavanagh on the pod! We dive into what exactly music therapy is, therapy in general, how life is just vibrations, being a part of a collective, Andrew’s personal music journey, and so, so much more. Thank you to Andrew for coming onto the podcast! Additionally, we are hoping to have your (yes, you reading this) input on a future epi...