The Human Blueprint

• The Power of Fun and Play

  When was the last time you had fun—real, unapologetic, can’t-stop-smiling fun?In this episode of The Human Blueprint Podcast, Laura dives into a moment that stopped her in her tracks: someone circling the word FUN during an exercise about what we need most in our lives right now. That simple choice sparked a powerful realization about how many adults—especially the responsible ones, the achievers, the caregivers, the “strong ones”—have forgotten how to play.This episode explores:✨ Why fun feels uncomfortable for so many adults✨ How high achievers accidentally shut down joy✨ The brain science behind play (and why your nervous system needs it)✨ What fun can look like for serious people✨ How reconnecting with play brings you back to your inner child✨ The truth about guilt, rest, and giving yourself permission to softenLaura also introduces the 30-Day Play & Joy Challenge, packed with simple, playful prompts that help you rebuild your joy muscle one day at a time.If you’ve been feeling burned out, disconnected, too serious, or stuck in survival mode… this episode is your permission slip to laugh, explore, create, and let joy back in.Because you weren’t born just to work and push through.You were born to live, feel, and play.Download the workbook and Fun Challenge here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1uNRvZLqzamip3qxp1UznL1l5V2x0u-P0?usp=sharing

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• Think Bigger: Freedom, Wealth, and Every Way to Win in Real Estate

  In this episode of The Human Blueprint, Laura Dahl steps behind the curtain to share a side of her expertise you don’t often hear on the show — the business of real estate and the power of thinking bigger. If you hold a real estate license (or dream of getting one), this episode will show you how that single license can unlock time freedom, location freedom, and money freedom.Laura dives into all the ways agents can earn income — from traditional residential and commercial sales to investing, development, property management, and creative side hustles. She shares how joining a company like Epique Realty at its infancy offers rare opportunities for ownership, stock, global growth, and passive income.Discover how to use the tools and systems Epique provides to multiply your income, automate your business, and build a true future nest egg — all while keeping your brand and identity intact.💡 Learn how to:Create multiple income streams with one licenseLeverage automation and AI tools to save time and scaleBuild passive income through recruiting and referralsMaintain your boutique brand while gaining corporate supportAchieve freedom — of time, money, and location — on your terms🎯 If you’re ready to think bigger and build a business that creates lasting freedom, visit lauradahl.epiquerealty.com/join to learn more.

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• We're Not That Different After All

  Love, family, faith, community — the ingredients of an ordinary life that’s anything but ordinary.In this episode, Laura Dahl invites listeners into a deeply personal reflection on what it means to be seen, loved, and accepted for who you are. Through honest storytelling, humor, and vulnerability, she reminds us that LGBTQ+ families live parallel lives within the same communities — raising kids, volunteering, supporting the arts, donating to charities, and showing up for their neighbors.This episode is a call to empathy, understanding, and connection. Because at the end of the day, we’re all just trying to live, love, and belong.Quote highlight:“We live among you — in your neighborhoods, your schools, your churches.Different journeys. Same heartbeat. Because we’re not that different after all.”✨ Reflect deeper with the companion workbook:👉 Download The Human Blueprint Workbook🎧 Listen now on The Human Blueprint with Laura Dahl.

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• Finding Light in Heavy Times

  Finding Light in Heavy TimesThe world feels heavy right now. Division, tragedy, and the constant stream of news and online debates can leave us drained, anxious, and disconnected from the things that matter most. In this episode of The Human Blueprint, we take a much-needed pause to reset, unplug, and rediscover the simple joys that bring balance and peace.We’ll explore:How constant exposure to negativity impacts our mental healthPractical ways to set boundaries with social media and newsEveryday joys that anchor us in the middle of uncertaintyRefocusing on what we can control versus what we cannotHow to create healing conversations in divided timesSimple grounding exercises, journal prompts, and reset tools you can use right awayThis isn’t about ignoring the world—it’s about finding ways to care for yourself so you can show up with compassion and clarity, even when things feel overwhelming.Take a deep breath with me in this episode, and let’s reclaim some peace, joy, and perspective together.📥 Download the free companion workbook for this episode here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1awwpBBbAq62tloWmy2LXYu5hosmdmNx9/view?usp=sharing

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• The Parentification of Kids

  What happens when kids become the parents?In this episode of The Human Blueprint Podcast, Laura Dahl explores parentification—a hidden role reversal that can shape childhood and echo into adulthood. If you grew up feeling responsible for your parent’s emotions, carrying adult responsibilities too soon, or always being the “fixer,” this episode will resonate with you.The definition of parentification and the two main types: instrumental (practical responsibilities) and emotional (caretaking and support).Common signs a child is being parentified.The short- and long-term effects, from anxiety and lost childhood experiences to struggles with boundaries and people-pleasing in adulthood.How these patterns show up in adult relationships, careers, and daily life.Practical steps for breaking the cycle—including awareness, boundary-setting, and reclaiming your needs.Parentification isn’t about blame. It’s about awareness and healing. By naming it, you take the first step toward rewriting your story and reclaiming your right to be cared for.To support your journey, we’ve created a free companion workbook with a self-assessment quiz, reflection prompts, and practical exercises. Download it here:📕 Parentification Workbook (PDF)Parentification can build resilience, but it also leaves lasting emotional weight.Healing involves small daily practices: asking “What do I need today?”, practicing boundaries, and letting go of responsibilities that aren’t yours.You deserve care, rest, and support—just as much as anyone else.What You’ll Learn:Parentification can build resilience, but it also leaves lasting emotional weight.Healing involves small daily practices: asking “What do I need today?”, practicing boundaries, and letting go of responsibilities that aren’t yours.You deserve care, rest, and support—just as much as anyone else.If this episode resonates with you, please share it with a friend, subscribe to the podcast, and leave a review. Your support helps others find The Human Blueprint Podcast and begin their own journey of healing and growth.

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