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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.

Here We Are: What Makes Us Human Joy Blue

    • Society & Culture
    • 5.0 • 21 Ratings

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.

    70. Ella Featherstone [Empathy]

    70. Ella Featherstone [Empathy]

    Empathy is more than just a trend. It is a dedication to care - for yourself first, and then others. Tune in as Joy and Ella dive into this feelingful topic!


    Check out Here We Are on Instagram, Facebook, or Patreon!

    • 25 min
    69. Halee Raff [Do What You Want]

    69. Halee Raff [Do What You Want]

    Today's interview is with Chef Halee Raff, known in the Chicagoland area for her amazing gourmet pop-tarts. But there is so much more to Halee than pop-tarts! Tune in to learn more.

    Check out Here We Are on Instagram, Facebook, or Patreon!

    • 21 min
    68. Randi Slack [The Art of Nails]

    68. Randi Slack [The Art of Nails]

    The art of Nails is SO much more than just polish on your finger cartilage. Today's guest is here to tell us that it's actually about connecting. Caring. Being with.
    You know you want to listen.


    Check out Here We Are on Instagram, Facebook, or Patreon!

    • 23 min
    67. Kam Yee [Equity in STEM Education]

    67. Kam Yee [Equity in STEM Education]

    From a rocketry class taught by a health teacher to now being an advocate for equity in STEM education, Kam Yee is here to make a difference. Tune in to this week's episode to hear more of her story!

    Check out Here We Are on Instagram, Facebook, or Patreon!

    • 37 min
    66. Otter Aggio [Dog Grooming]

    66. Otter Aggio [Dog Grooming]

    With the seasons changing, it is definitely pet fur-shedding season! Today's interview came about because of Joy's two adorable, very sheddy dogs, and the groomer that now loves them. We're gonna dive into what it takes to groom dogs!


    Check out Here We Are on Instagram, Facebook, or Patreon!

    • 29 min
    65. Ashley Xu [Friendship]

    65. Ashley Xu [Friendship]

    On today's podcast, Joy interviews one of her friends about friendship. Together, they uncover some beautiful truths about the link between self love and healthy friendships. 

    Check out Here We Are on Instagram, Facebook, or Patreon!

    • 26 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
21 Ratings

21 Ratings

knitchick1943 ,

Personal, humorous, academic, & interesting EVERY week!

Joy is a fantastic host who addresses her weekly topic from all the relevant angles and perspectives and makes the subject come to life. You will feel an instant connection to her as a fellow human and be counting the days till the next episode drops!

joepatterson ,

A curated thought experiment unlike any other

I’m slightly biased because Joy is my cohost on another Podcast, but believe me when I tell you that just gives me a front-row seat to the way that Joy can dive into a topic and extrapolate interesting details in a way few others people would ever think to do. Joy is thoughtful, curious, and engaging. This podcast is a delightful dive into the feelings and experiences that make us human.

232vw ,

ponderous, whimsical and real

Insightful and thought-provoking content delivered in an artistic, well-thought out and creatively fun way

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