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The Everyday Human

The Everyday Human

Written by: Eastin DeVerna
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Welcome to the Everyday Human podcast.


My name is Eastin DeVerna. Each day, I'll share a reflection written by me and inspired by literature, poetry, music, movies, video games, and more. And after that, I'll share a prompt for you to write your own reflection.


Together, we'll explore what it means to be human. Every month we'll walk a new path, taking a look at life, death, the universe, and everything in between.


Thanks for coming along.


For more, visit eastindeverna.com or join me on Instagram @the_everydayhuman.


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Episodes
  • Be the Leaf on the Stream

    Be the Leaf on the Stream
    Jan 12 2026

    January: On Existence

    January 12

    Today's reflection was inspired by a quote from Virginia Woolf's The Waves.

    Humans are complex creatures, so why do we get lost in singular identities based off of jobs or roles that we assume at certain points in our lives?

    There are so many facets of our existence, so many ways we spend our time.

    In today's episode we explore what it means to embrace our complexity and flow like a leaf on the stream.

    • Reflection title: Be the Leaf on the Stream
    • Creative inspiration: Virginia Woolf, The Waves
    • Reflection Question: What have I always assumed my identity to be? Who am I really?
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    7 mins
  • This Moment Is Already a Memory

    This Moment Is Already a Memory
    Jan 11 2026

    January: On Existence

    January 11

    Today we reflect on a quote from Jacqueline Woodson's Brown Girl Dreaming.

    Are memories all that we are? What happens to us if our memories fade and disappear?

    Memories can be beautiful, ugly, or simply shades of the past we carry with us, but how can we be sure to live in the moment, appreciating it for all of its beauty and complexity before it too becomes a memory?

    • Reflection title: This Moment Is Already a Memory
    • Creative inspiration: Jacqueline Woodson, Brown Girl Dreaming
    • Reflection Question: How will I appreciate the moments I have before they become memories?
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    5 mins
  • Find Your Second Voice

    Find Your Second Voice
    Jan 10 2026

    January: On Existence

    January 10

    Today we reflect on a quote from Jazmina Barrera--in particular, from her book On Lighthouses.

    There is no end to the types of fog the world and life will throw at you, attempting to smother your unique light--your blinking characteristic, like that of a lighthouse.

    When the fog inevitably rolls in, the lighthouse turns to its second voice: the fog horn.

    What will be your second voice when you need to stand strong and be there for others?

    • Reflection title: Find Your Second Voice
    • Creative inspiration: Jazmina Barrera, On Lighthouses
    • Reflection Question: When the fog inevitably rolls in, what will be my second voice?
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    9 mins
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