Being Human... and Other Sh!t

Being Human… and Other Sh!t is a podcast all about the beautiful mess we call life.We are Staci and Melissa, just a couple of besties, looking for ways to help put an end to the stigmas that exist all around us, and hopefully help those of us suffering from some of the stigmas to feel seen, heard, and cared about. Staci and I will be discussing our own journeys and experiences and along the way we’ll be connecting with some really amazing, beautiful humans that have been vulnerable and kind enough to share their stories with us.With billions of people roaming planet earth, we have a world full of differing perspectives and experiences… and we wanna learn about them all.We invite you to join us on this journey!Our hope with this new venture is to broaden perspectives (including our own), and encourage more kindness towards things we don’t know about or understand.Brought to you by Higher Love Candle Co.Hosts/Producers: Melissa Whitley and Staci RuizEditor: Melissa WhitleyAudio Engineer (aka Technical Mastermind): Jeannie Martinez

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Being Human... and Other Sh!t

Queer Mama Twinning

May 22, 2024 • Staci Ruiz and Melissa Whitley • Season 3 • Episode 7

This is the last one of the season y’all and double the love, double the fun! Meet Sarah, a fearless single mom who embarked on the adventure of motherhood solo and ended up with twice the joy. After navigating the rollercoaster of insemination, she welcomed two bundles of chuckles and endless cuddles into her life. Now, Sarah is mastering the art of parenting twins with flair and finesse, proving that love knows no bounds and families come in all shapes and sizes. Join her journey as she shares the ups, downs, and hilarious moments of raising her dynamic duo! Thank you to all of our guests this season but mostly to all of our listeners who continue to give Melissa and I the patience as our lives change and also the space to learn WITH you every episode. Gratitude, gratitude, gratitude, and see y’all in September! Enjoy the break!
#ProudMomOfTwins #lovewins

This episode was recorded on the ancestral homeland of the Nisenan people. We acknowledge them as the past, present, and future care takers of this land.

Anyone that may be struggling or feel like they just don’t belong, know that you are not alone and YOU ARE HERE ON PURPOSE! All of our stories look different. We just need to meet each other with love and kindness and do our part in dissolving the stigmas and prejudices that surround us.

Sending you all the LOVE you need and then some to spread around!

So much GRATITUDE to the following folks that made this all possible:

Guest: Sarah
Hosts: Melissa Whitley and Staci Ruiz
Motion Design: Jeannie Martinez
Song: A Beautiful Mess, by Londrelle and Naomi the Goddess