The Be More Podcast: Are You Awake Yet?

Welcome to Week 2 of our Month of Music! First of all, I think we’ve FINALLY figured out Brittany’s audio. Thank you all for being patient with us - we’re still learning. Anyway, we continue talking about music and get into our preferred genres, artists we listen to, the influence music has on our daily lives, and how easily accessible music is now. Spoiler alert:  Brittany likes to belt out...

We’ve dubbed March 2021 as the Month of Music here on the Be More Podcast! So tune in on the both of us geeking out on music for the next few weeks. This week we specifically talk about TAYLOR SWIFT (FINALLY) and her Folklore and Evermore albums. We also start talking about the music industry in general, record labels, music documentaries, how we intake/appreciate different forms of media, and muc...

This week we have two special guests! We welcome back Dan and welcome his wife, Michelle. We continue the conversation we had with Dan back in December (go check out episode 41!) regarding his deployment, growing up, and learning about his trauma. This time, we get Michelle’s point of view and how they both grew and learned together. To connect with Dan, follow him on Instagram @goodmorningfeels....

This week we talk about how time is an illusion and how we can’t believe it’s been a year into this podcasting journey. Also, Brittany has a TON of opinions on the COVID vaccine and the medical world in general. Thank you as always for tuning in. Here’s to another year of podcasting. Watch the video recording here: https://youtu.be/N2UzTk_KPxs

This week we have Brittany’s best friend Alyssa on the podcast! Listen to them talk about their childhood, favorite memories, photography, pets, a couple of VERY TMI stories, and the importance of maintaining worthwhile friendships. To connect with Alyssa, click the link below: https://www.instagram.com/alyssagioiaphotography/ Watch the video recording here: https://youtu.be/MsL7eTsNdfU

This week Maria is exhausted, and will be for the foreseeable future due to tax season, and Brittany carries pretty much the whole video (until Maria wakes up mid-episode). BUT we speak about routines, the music we’re listening to (including Mayday Parade, and Taylor Swift), and checking in on our friends. Watch the video recording here: https://youtu.be/sf37aVTZ9gk

This week we have Alexis Moran on the podcast! Listen to us talk about her journey through dance, yoga, fitness, wellness, and chronic illnesses. Thank you Alexis for giving us the opportunity to hear your story and more importantly thank you for trusting us for giving you the space to tell your story. To connect with Alexis, click the link below: https://www.instagram.com/alexistmoran/ Watch the...

This week we have Dan Estrada on the podcast! Dan’s a high school friend, a veteran, and another advocate of mental health and well being. Listen to us talk about his deployment, his battle with PTSD and bipolar disorder, and his current Instagram project. Thank you Dan, as always for your service and your friendship! To connect with Dan, click the link below:  https://www.instagram.com/goodm...

This week, we have Jada Cunningham on the podcast! She’s the founder of the mental lifestyle blog called Divine Download, a Chicago-based dancer, and educator. We talk teaching virtually during the pandemic, how to heal and unpack our emotions, our intuitions and differences in vibrations/energies, tarot card history, self-awareness, and our college experiences (and of course Maria’s three favorit...

Before I go on about this week’s episode summary - yes I know Brittany’s audio crackles at points. We are aware. We’ll figure this out eventually. This week we talk about our pets, how Brittany’s family found out their male pet bird was actually a female right before death (I don’t know how to word that properly...), and how to better ourselves when talking about gender and the proper usage of pro...

This week was HEAVY. I’m sure the title scared a ton of you off, but as the saying goes, there are only two things guaranteed in life: death and taxes (and if I could, I would also include the holidays and religion as part of that list). Watch the video recording here: https://youtu.be/mAxFeUwXhUM

This week well… Maria is tired (and somehow can’t think of a good description) and Brittany goes off about food and science and all that fun stuff. Watch the video recording here: https://youtu.be/YUQsVtarJCc

This week we bring back our very, very dear friend, Monica! Join in on the conversation about perfectionism, the health/medical industry, birth order theory, ASMR, The Crown, and random high school memories. Follow Monica’s Instagram page! https://www.instagram.com/curly.moni/ Watch the video recording here: https://youtu.be/TGqHmswK_e4

This week (and last week!), we talk about the 2020 election results, holding people accountable, American history, being nice to people, and all things relevant to American current events! Watch the video recording here: https://youtu.be/dcpNSkOdQQE

This week (and next week!), we talk about the 2020 election results, holding people accountable, American history, being nice to people, and all things relevant to American current events! Watch the video recording here: youtu.be/14DkoZ5QyPE

This week we FINALLY meet Brittany’s fiancee, Dan. We talk about all things Brittany and Dan, Halloween, Mischief Night, love languages, and they give us all some general relationship advice. Watch the video recording here: https://youtu.be/W_Okyc1dxYA

This week we talk about driving manual vs automatic, peaking in high school (or college!), and not being afraid of learning new things. ALSO, we’re on Spotify and Anchor now! Go catch up on all of our previous episodes there. Also catch episode #31.5 exclusively on YouTube exclusive now! Watch the video recording here: https://youtu.be/H9oeVe90KFI

This week we’re back recording at an ungodly hour (aka 9 PM) and talk about how being someone with female reproductive organs SUCK. Enjoy! Watch the video recording here: youtu.be/FYsb6TamQ3g

This week we have a very special guest, Marinella, the founder of mentalstruggles.com: an online platform to raise awareness of the severity of mental illnesses. We also want to point out that Marinella is only thirteen years old, but acts older than both Brittany and I combined. So thank you so much Marinella for coming on and sharing your story. We hope your project can help many people across t...

This week we talk about surveillance cameras, what’s in our Amazon carts, the holidays, video games (I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THE GAME “GHOST OF TSUSHIMA” FOR PS4 GAMERS! AS YOU CAN CLEARLY SEE ON THIS WEEK’S EPISODE!), and wedding planning. Somehow we end up tying everything together into our current mental state. So enjoy this stream of consciousness. Watch the video recording here: youtu.be/vv7QfnWA5...

This week we talk about the Notorious RBG (we recommend watching the CNN documentary, RBG, for more information on Ruth Bader Ginsberg!), climate change, Legally Blonde, Schoolhouse Rock, and the 2020 elections. Watch the video recording here: youtu.be/Xsg37RsArYw

This week we have a very special guest, Nida, the founder of Headed Somewear: a scarf company looking to empower women, challenge conventional beauty, and break boundaries. Thanks Nida for coming on! To find Headed Somewear, click the links below: www.headedsomewear.com/ www.instagram.com/headedsomewear/ Watch the video recording here: youtu.be/yPRh9RViqWY

WARNING: we briefly talk about suicidal ideation so if that is triggering, please skip minutes 38:50 through 43:00. This week we somehow got onto the topic of mental health. If you or someone you know is in crisis, contact the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). The books and articles that were mentioned: How to Be Alone by Lane Moore: www.amazon.com/How-Be-Alone-Want…ven/dp/1501...

This week we invited Vincent, aka Believe Excel Achieve, to discuss things such as physical and mental health, the importance of coaching and teaching the youth, and our Pixar movie recommendations. Thank you Vin for coming on! You can find Vin here: www.youtube.com/user/VbellS11 www.facebook.com/believeexcelachieve www.instagram.com/believeexcelachieve/ Watch the video recording here: youtu.be/Jg...

This week we dive into whether we're extroverts or introverts, personality tests, flat earthers, religion, death, and Maria follows up to see if Brittany started watching anime. Flat Earth Documentary: Beyond the Curve (Netflix) Watch the video recording here: youtu.be/ObR4q8l80lI