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How to Be Human is a guide to exploring the common and often confusing themes of humanness including spirituality, connection, wellness, self-acceptance, and more. Host, Anna Toonk, uses humor, honesty, and intuition to discuss the unanswerable questions we all share. Join Anna as she searches for clarity in the most human way possible; together.

“There is no good reason why human societies should not be described and explained with the same precision and success as the rest of nature.” Thus argues evolutionary psychologist Pascal Boyer in this uniquely innovative book. Integrating recent insights from evolutionary biology, genetics, psychology, economics, and other fields, Boyer offers precise models of why humans engage in social behaviors such as forming families, tribes, and nations, or creating gender roles.

Bronislaw Malinowski's seminal work, Sex and Repression in Savage Society, delves into the intricate dynamics of sexuality and societal control within primitive cultures. Published in 1927, this ethnographic study challenges prevailing Victorian notions of sexuality and sheds light on the nuanced ways in which indigenous societies navigate and regulate sexual behaviors. Malinowski's immersive fieldwork in the Trobriand Islands enables him to provide a rich anthropological account, exploring the role of rituals, customs, and taboos in shaping sexual practices.

What does it really mean to become human? Hosted by AI narrator Beatrice Bloom, Mind + Body + Metabolism Becoming Human: How We Learn to Live explores the stories, lessons, and quiet revolutions that shape who we are. Through seven meditative episodes blending psychology, philosophy, and personal storytelling, this series examines emotional intelligence, transformation, unconventional wisdom, empathy, identity, vulnerability, and growth. Beatrice's unique perspective—understanding humanity from just outside it—reveals the extraordinary in what we take for granted. From learning to feel to ...

Nine stories of disease you've never heard of and what you can learn from them. In Spring of 2024, a group of UCLA undergraduate Human Biology and Society majors—HBS majors—set out to explore the B-list of diseases. But they nonetheless prevailed and together they created this amazing series stories about a B-list of zoonotic diseases, from Brucellosis to Virulent Newcastle Disease. Together, they explored a series of diseases you've never heard of and asked: what can we learn from them?

Is our food safe? Would you know if it is? Follow UCLA undergrads as they explore a dozen foodborne outbreaks and their consequences.In Farm to Fatal, twelve different outbreaks illuminate the biology of foodborne illness, the complexity of modern food safety regulation, and the details of how we make food safe... or fail to. In Winter 2025, UCLA undergrads in the Human Biology and Society major set out to explore the intricacies of food safety in the US. Each group explored an outbreak over the last 30 years, diving into the details of the bacteriology, the illness and the treatments on the...

Unfiltered. Soulful. Sometimes sassy.Human Sunshine is where two soul sisters — Marni and Leah — get real about life, love, healing, and everything in between. With heart, humor, and zero pretense, they show up fully: calling each other out (with love), holding space for the messy moments, and celebrating the wins — just like every deep, badass friendship should.And you’re part of the conversation.From dating and divorce to parenting, pleasure, business, grief, and growth, no topic is off-limits. You’ll find raw conversations, real-life stories, soul-deep laughter, and surprising ...

👋Hey, I’m SebI'm building a podcast and community called Human Connection where people call in to talk about life, ask for advice, or just… be human.Join the community: https://humanconnection.community/It’s kind of like a conversation with your childhood teddy bear — if it had a podcast mic.I’m not a therapist — just an soft-spoken introvert and professional overthinker whose trying to do something positive.Want to share your story? I'd love to listen. Please reach out.https://humanconnection.rocks/https://www.youtube.com/@humanconnectionrocks

Join Claire Reeves as she talks openly about mental health, wellbeing and all the messy things in-between. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Being human is complicated—but you don’t have to figure it out alone. Humans, Forward! is part late-night talk show, part deep life chat, and always real. Hosted by Gentry Lusby, this show blends wit, wisdom, and humor to explore what it means to move forward as a human—without the clichés. Sometimes, we go deep. Sometimes, we’re sarcastic. And sometimes, we process life’s biggest questions with just the right amount of irreverence. Each episode brings honest stories, unexpected games, and relatable conversations about growing through the highs, lows, and WTF moments of being human.

What if your breath was as important as your interface design? A podcast at the crossroads of mindful movement and meaningful tech. Hosted by Eric Infanti — Marine Corps veteran, UX design leader, and spiritual practitioner — Human by Design explores what it means to build systems, bodies, and lives that support human flourishing. From samadhi to strongman, wireframes to warrior breathwork — Eric's episodes bridge ancient wisdom with modern design.Human by Design explores the terrain where spirituality, design, fitness, and psychology overlap. Tune in, this is where design thinking ...

This is Conjuring the Human Spirit, hosted by Shawn McGuire-Meeks — a space for honest conversations, deep connection, and the shared journey of being fully alive. This season, Shawn also welcomes guests who open up about their own transformations and experiences, reminding us all what it means to heal, grow, and thrive — one story at a time. - You’re invited, let’s begin.

This podcast is intended to help clarify the state of our world today 2025, and give a powerful message to help you take back control of -life- and understand what you can do to ensure a future world that's a joy for all to live in.

That’s Just Human, a podcast that explores all aspects of being human, living in a body, and dealing with life’s obstacles. We discuss people’s stories, learn practical tools for growth and healing that help you learn to step into your authentic self and aliveness.

The Human Thread - formerly known as The Therapy Diariez, is a podcast where stories become mirrors and conversations become catalysts.Hosted by Ashna Kalra, the show dives into the choices, emotions, and turning points that define what it means to be human.From resilience and self-discovery to love, loss, and the moments that change everything, each episode pulls at the unseen threads that connect us all. It’s raw, real, and reflective, a space where silence turns into dialogue, and dialogue into understanding.New name. New chapter. Same soul. Shifting perspectives, one story at a ...

Welcome to “Humans of Medicine,” where we embark on an insightful and emotionally charged journey through the lives of doctors. This series goes beyond the medical charts and stethoscopes to uncover the deeply human aspects of healthcare. In each episode, we sit down with doctors from various specialties, generations, and backgrounds. We delve into their personal narratives, exploring the moments that have shaped their journeys, the challenges they’ve confronted, and the heartwarming connections they’ve forged with their patients. Through the lens of these doctors, we gain a profound ...

Conversations to live by with host Rebekka Gustafson. You can expect deep dives with top athletes, experts, thought leaders & more to expand your mindset & see completely new sides of them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Working at the edge of life and death, in 2 medical specialties - emergency medicine and medical toxicology, Dr. Patil Armenian has seen a lot. Join Dr. Armenian as she shares stories & lessons (sometimes learned the hard way), interviews inspiring mentors, physicians, researchers & authors, and explores tools that can help navigate our busy lives. Though her philosophies were born in a busy Emergency Department, they apply to anyone trying to live a joyful life here on Earth. Welcome to Human School! Follow on IG @humanschoolpodcast & @patilarmenianmd

Todos somos un caso sin resolver y en Human Of Interest buscamos investigarnos. Muchos hemos sido testigos de los triunfos y del caso de éxito de cada uno de nuestros invitados, ha sido evidente, pero queremos indagar más en su trasfondo humano. Hablaremos de esas cosas que no se suelen tocar en público, de las que no se suele preguntar, ni mencionar. Buscando profundidad, viendo, por primera vez, lo que está en la sombra, en la evidencia que, intencionalmente o subconscientemente, evadimos. Será una interrogación cálida y divertida, en donde nos mostrarán su evidencia más cercana al ...

What is a Professional Human? A Professional Human is a human being who is committed to living in the fullest expression of their own unique design. Life is messy and full of highs and lows and most of us live in societies that subtly encourage us to disconnect from our bodies and our emotions. Some of us can turn to addictions and crutches to numb ourselves from life's challenges, while others may use spirituality as a form of bypassing reality or avoiding emotional and physical discomfort.The path of the Professional Human is one of body and soul harmony. It is a path of celebration ...