Showing results for "Human Societies" in Psychology & Mental Health

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 ...

👋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.

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.

Welcome, fellow traveler. If you’ve gotten this far, you are, indeed, a traveler about to start the new leg of a journey in your life. You’re at a crossroads, a decision to be made. Red pill or blue pill. Which direction are you taking? Alas, you may not know, and that’s ok. Conversely, you may know and may be uncertain of the perils of the road ahead. Some have always known the path, but something, or someone, has never failed to get in their way. Whatever the case, I would like you to take this as an invitation. An invitation to take up the journey you see before you not just for ...

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.

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.

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 ...

Two psychotherapists who highlight the interconnecting nature of social identities. Acknowledging the human struggle through conversations.

This is where we chat about all things Human and the hurdles that we face simply by being mere mortals. No topic is off limits, from light hearted fun episodes, right through to the really heavy gut wrenching stories.BUT… it’s not doom and gloom. It’s all about facing these things head on and walking away from each episode with a new sense of awareness, a different way of looking at things, and hopefully some real Ah ha! moments. My hope is that you are as inspired by my guests as I am by how they have responded and navigated their way through, despite the adversity they face. So please ...

What if the stories we hide are the ones that shape us most? Human Cogs is the podcast that rips the veneer off everyday life to reveal the raw human truths that lie underneath our everyday lives. Hosted by award-winning entrepreneur, startup investor and ABC journalist and presenter Madeleine Hanger (Grummet), alongside psychologist and media commentator Sabina Read, each episode unpacks big ideas, untold truths and the messy magic of being human. From life’s darkest moments to its most profound joys, our extraordinary guests share secrets they’ve never told, surprising insights into ...

This podcast will cover the human experience in areas of relationships, health and fitness, mental and emotional health and wellbeing, sobriety and recovery, parenting, co-parenting, blended families, and grief and loss. Learn how to show up as the best version of yourself everyday no matter the circumstances. Be empowered to live well and thrive.

An emotionally-stunted dude's exploration of what it means to be emotionally intelligent. Raised between Asian and American culture, and in the tech world, where mental and emotional health was not prioritized enough, this nerd aims to demystify what it means to not only be a man, but a human. As society progresses faster than humans were meant to keep up with, how do we adapt to an ever-changing world while strengthening our brittle emotions for resiliency? Follow Human Up on Instagram: http://instagram.com/humanuppodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Life is 10% what happens, 90% how you react to it, and the everyday experiences of everyday people often provide some of the most fascinating and unique stories. Humans of The Fed delivers a regular captivating conversation with some of the individuals who make up our organisation and community, weaving honesty and emotion to create an intimate experience which is both raw and inspiring. If you're a fan of human interest, you know that you can transform a stranger into a friend just by hearing their story; join us, and get to know the Humans of The Fed. For more information visit ...