How To Human with Sam Lamott

In this episode of the How To Human Podcast we have a special guest, Karen Joy Hardwick, a leadership expert who has dedicated her life to helping others grow and succeed. With master’s degrees from Princeton Theological Seminary a Rutgers and decades of front-row experience, Karen Joy is a spiritually and psychologically trained leadership consultant, speaker, author, podcast host, and lover of connection. Karen shares her unique insights on leadership and what it takes to be a successful leader in today's world. She also opens up about her own personal journey of growth and self-improvement, showing that even experts like herself should always learn and evolve. our host, Sam Lamott, brings his own perspective and experience to the conversation. Together, they delve into the importance of self-reflection, emotional intelligence, and building strong relationships in both personal and professional settings. If you're looking to improve your own leadership skills, gain valuable insights into the human experience, or simply enjoy a thoughtful and engaging conversation, How To Human is the podcast for you. Don't miss this episode with Karen Joy Hardwick and host Sam Lamott as they explore what it truly means to be human. For more of Karen: Website: https://karenjhardwick.com/ Book: https://connectedleaderbook.com For more of us: Website: www.Hellohumans.co Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hellohumans.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellohumans.co/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HelloHumans_co To become a patron and help this program continue producing This show, and get access to patron-only events, go to www.patreon.com/hellohuman and pledge any amount.

Transcribed - Published: 6 March 2023

Show Notes: MaryCatherine McDonald, PhD, is a research professor and life coach who specializes in the psychology and philosophy of trauma. She has been researching, lecturing, and publishing on the neuroscience, psychology, and lived experience of trauma since completing her PhD in 2016. She’s published two academic books and many research papers, and is the creator of a trauma-based curriculum that is designed to serve previously incarcerated folks and veterans. She lives in the Bay Area. For more, alchemycoaching.life (https://alchemycoaching.life/) For more of MC: Website: https://alchemycoaching.life/ Book: https://www.amazon.com/Unbroken-Trauma-Response-Never-Things/dp/1683648846 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mc.phd/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mc.phd To become a patron and help this program continue producing this show, and get access to patron-only events, go to www.patreon.com/hellohuman and pledge any amount.

Transcribed - Published: 13 February 2023

Dr. Neeta Bhushan is a former dentist who gave up her successful practice to become an emotional health advocate and expert on grit and resilience. Neeta is the host of The Brave Table podcast, and author of the new book “That Sucked, Now What? For more of Neeta: Website: https://neetabhushan.com/ Book: That Sucked, Now What? Podcast: https://www.thebravetable.com To become a patron and help this program continue producing this show, and get access to patron-only events, go to www.patreon.com/hellohuman and pledge any amount.

Transcribed - Published: 31 January 2023

Show Notes: John Kaag is an American philosopher and Chair and Professor of philosophy at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. He is the author os several books including American Philosophy, Hiking with Nietzsche, Sick Souls Healthy Minds, and most recently Be Not Afraid of Love. He also contributes to a series on the Imprint app, called Philosophy and the Meaning of Life, which is how Sam first discovered John. For more of John: Books: John Kaan’s Books at Barnes And Nobel To become a patron and help this program continue producing this show, and get access to patron-only events, go to www.patreon.com/hellohuman and pledge any amount.

Transcribed - Published: 16 January 2023

On this episode of How To Human Podcast, Sam Lamott sits down with the Holistic Psychologist, Dr. Nicole LePera. Dr. Nicole LePera was trained in clinical psychology at Cornell University, The New School for Social Research, and the Philadelphia School of Psychoanalysis. She's the author of the #1 New York Times Bestselling Book "How To Do The Work" and the podcast host of SelfHealers Soundboard.  As a clinical psychologist in private practice, Dr. Nicole often found herself frustrated by the limitations of traditional psychotherapy. Wanting more for her patients— and for self— she began a journey to develop a united philosophy of mental, physical, and spiritual health that equips people with the tools necessary to heal themselves.  Dr. Nicole is the creator of the #SelfHealers movement where people from around the world are joining together in a community to take healing into their own hands. In 2019, she founded SelfHealers Circle, the first virtual self-guided global healing membership. Selfhealers Circle has members in over 60 countries who heal as a collective. Her latest workbook "How To Meet Your Self" will release on December 6th.  For more of Nicole: Website: https://theholisticpsychologist.com Book: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/how-to-do-the-work-nicole-lepera-phd/1137150047 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.holistic.psychologist/ To become a patron and help this program continue producing this show, and get access to patron-only events, go to www.patreon.com/hellohuman and pledge any amount.

Transcribed - Published: 12 December 2022

Geoffrey L. Cohen is a Professor of Psychology and the James G. March Professor of Organizational Studies in Education and Business at Stanford University. He is a social psychologist by training and received his PHD at Stanford and his BA at Cornell.  Professor Cohen’s research examines the processes that shape people’s sense of belonging and self-concept, and the role that these processes play in various social problems. He has studied the big and small threats to belonging and self-integrity that people encounter in school, work, health care settings, politics, communities, and relationships. He and others have developed concrete, science-backed strategies to create more welcoming spaces for people from all walks of life. He believes that the development of psychological theory depends not just on descriptive and observational research but on theory-driven intervention. He has long been inspired by Kurt Lewin’s quip, “The best way to understand something is to try to change it.” For more of Georrfey: Website: https://www.geoffreylcohen.com Book: https://www.geoffreylcohen.com/book To become a patron and help this program continue producing this show, and get access to patron-only events, go to www.patreon.com/hellohuman and pledge any amount.

Transcribed - Published: 5 December 2022

Show Notes: On this episode of How to Human, Sam Lamott speaks with his dear friend Laura Whitfield. When Laura Whitfield was fourteen, her extraordinary brother, Lawrence, was killed in a mountain climbing accident. That night she had an epiphany: Life is short. Dream big, even if it means taking risks. After graduating from high school, she set out on her own and moved to North Carolina’s Outer Banks for a magical summer filled with friendships, boys, and beer. One night she met a handsome DJ, who everyone called “Steve the Dream,” and risked her heart. When September came, Steve moved to New York City to become a model, which prompted Laura to start thinking about modeling, too. After a semester of college, and still seeking to fill the void left by her brother’s death, she dropped out and moved to New York to become a cover girl. But while juggling the demands of life in the big city waiting tables, failed relationships, and the cutthroat world of modeling Laura lost her way. Untethered is a stirring memoir about a young woman’s quest to find hope and stability after devastating loss. Ultimately, it’s about overcoming shame, embracing faith, and learning that taking risks and failing can lead to a bigger life than one might dare to imagine. For more of Laura: Website: www.laurawhitfield.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/laurawhitfieldwriter/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/writerwhitfield Facebook: www.facebook.com/laurawwriter To become a patron and help this program continue producing this show, and get access to patron-only events, go to www.patreon.com/hellohuman and pledge any amount.

Transcribed - Published: 7 November 2022

Show Notes: In this episode of How To Human, Krylon shares her experience of being a working artist. Krylon Is a legendary performer, artist, fashionista, singer, hair stylist, spiritual practitioner, and vegan. She has lived and performed in Montreal, Berlin, NYC, Paris, Barcelona, DC, New Orleans, Los Angeles, all over the south of France, and a gaggle of west coast cities. She worked as a club Kid in New York City in the 90s, which kick-started her performance art career as the reigning champion at The Cock in the east village for a party called Foxy, Thrown by her dear long-time friend Mario Diaz. She’s performed at the legendary night club Mother (NYC) for Micheal T's party Hero's and danced/ performed at Don Hills for the rock-n-Roll party Squeeze Box throw by Micheal Schmitt. She danced (modern) with the choreographer George Stamos both at Ps122 (NYC) and Le tangent / Agora del la dance in Montreal where she took up residence for a year. Her Art is meant to play on themes of beauty and she loves creating uncomfortably beautiful images. For more of Krylon: Instagram: instagram.com/krylon_superstar Band: instagram.com/doubleduchess To become a patron and help this program continue producing this show, and get access to patron-only events, go to www.patreon.com/hellohuman and pledge any amount.

Transcribed - Published: 10 October 2022

Show Notes: In this episode of How To Human, Claire Giovino talks about the give and take of life. Claire Giovino is a financial coach, podcaster, serial entrepreneur, foster mom and life-long questioner. After an early career in academia, Claire quit teaching to launch a global staffing agency before turning to her favorite topic — financial wellness. At Creative Money Coaching, she helps freelancers with fluctuating income grow their business, facilitates difficult financial conversations for couples, and shows employees how to retire early. Her podcast The Better Questions is for "closeted creatives" — deep feelers and critical thinkers who are looking to more profoundly engage with life. At her home in New York, Claire fosters children (ages 0-6) and hosts her Better Question Dinners nationwide. For more of Claire: Website: CreativeMoneyCoaching.com Podcast: TheBetterQuestions.com  Email: [email protected] To become a patron and help this program continue producing this show, and get access to patron-only events, go to www.patreon.com/hellohuman and pledge any amount.

Transcribed - Published: 26 September 2022

Writer, educator, and activist Dr. Simran Jeet Singh is the executive director for the Aspen Institute’s Religion and Society Program and author of The Light We Give: How Sikh Wisdom Can Transform Your Life. In his work and contemplative talks, he offers a fresh approach to ethical living—one in which love, caring, and service go hand-in-hand with personal happiness. He shares the skills and insights that kept him engaged in his commitment to activism, and how to use compassion as the antidote to anger, self-pity, or social justice burnout. Growing up in Texas as the son of Indian immigrants and a self-described “turban-wearing, brown-skinned, beard-loving Sikh,” Simran Jeet Singh constantly confronted racism, bullying, and ethnic slurs. But, where others may have grown bitter or angry, he looked to the lessons of Sikh teachings he grew up with to seek out the good in every situation and find positive ways to direct his energy. These tenets of love and service to others empowered him to forge a life of connection and a commitment to justice that catapulted him to the national stage in the areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion. For more of Simran: Book: https://www.bookpassage.com/thelightwegive Website: https://simranjeetsingh.org Twitter: https://twitter.com/simran To become a patron and help this program continue producing this show, and get access to patron-only events, go to www.patreon.com/hellohuman and pledge any amount. For more of us: Website: www.Hellohumans.co Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hellohumans.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellohumans.co/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HelloHumans_co

Transcribed - Published: 5 September 2022

Show Notes: Indigo Avisov is a queer, sober coach and intuitive shaman who does Diversity, Equity and Inclusion consulting at an international corporation, where they have applied their educational knowledge of international relations, political science, intercultural development and organizational leadership and business to coaching executives and their teams on how to build diverse, equitable and inclusive workplaces and teams. In addition to their DEI work, they have spent the last 6 years mentoring under a Psychologist and Shaman to infuse spiritual principles and practices into their work, taking clients as a Purpose Guide in order to bridge connections to collective consciousness and provide a holistic approach to their work of helping humans dismantle generational trauma and evolve, grow and expand in ways that help them live in their fullest unapologetic purpose. In the next year, they will be focused on building their private practice that combines their life’s work to offer Holistic Life and Purpose Coaching/Guiding services as an Intuitive Shaman. They are a Level One Certified Purpose Guide with PGI and will be teaching at PGI in 2023 along with getting their Level II Purpose Guides certification. For more of Indigo: Instagram: www.instagram.com/justlove.indigo For more of us: Website: www.Hellohumans.co Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hellohumans.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellohumans.co/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HelloHumans_co To become a patron and help this program continue producing this show, and get access to patron-only events, go to www.patreon.com/hellohuman and pledge any amount.

Transcribed - Published: 22 August 2022

Zak Rosen from the Best Advice Show shares his episode featuring one of Sam's Stories. Hope you enjoy it. For more episodes, go to https://bestadvice.show

Transcribed - Published: 16 August 2022

Mark Yaconelli is a speaker, community-builder, and author of Between the Listening and the Telling: How Stories Can Save Us as well as five previous books. As founder and director of The Hearth nonprofit, Yaconelli has worked with The Ford Family Foundation, Compassion International, The Greenbelt Arts Festival, The Mexican American Cultural Center of Austin, among other organizations. Yaconelli holds an MA in Spirituality from the Graduate Theological Union and received a spiritual direction diploma from San Francisco Theological Seminary. Interviews and profiles of Mark’s work have appeared in the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, BBC Radio, and ABC World News Tonight. He and his wife have three grown children and live in Ashland, Oregon. For more of Mark: Book: Between The Listening and The Telling Website: www.markyaconelli.com www.thehearthcommunity.com  For more of us: Website: www.Hellohumans.co Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hellohumans.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellohumans.co/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HelloHumans_co To become a patron and help this program continue producing this show, and get access to patron-only events, go to www.patreon.com/hellohuman and pledge any amount.

Transcribed - Published: 10 August 2022

For the last 37 years, Marco Zecchin, has been a fine art and commercial photographer. His father’s architectural career, was a great influence in his decision to specialize in architectural and interior design photography. But it wasn’t until he assisted and was mentored by the renowned fine art and architectural photographer Morley Baer, that the career path Marco chose became a path of living a life informed by his creative efforts. Integrating his Italian heritage with his American upbringing, personal philosophy, photographic business practices, and parenting of his daughter Zoe. For more of Marco: Commercial Web Site: www.Image-center.com Fine Art Web Site: www.marcozecchin.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/mzecchin For more of us: Website: www.Hellohumans.co Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hellohumans.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellohumans.co/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HelloHumans_co To become a patron and help this program continue producing this show, and get access to patron-only events, go to www.patreon.com/hellohuman and pledge any amount.

Transcribed - Published: 26 July 2022

Rob Dousa is the founder of the Independent Strengths Building Consulting. Growing up in an Abusive household, Rob found his calling working with Young people who have perceptions of low self-worth and having a hard time fitting into the school system. His journey includes being the Alcohol, tobacco, and drugs intervention program manager for the Oakland unified school district. He has worked with thousands of teens, many of whom the school and judicial system deemed a lost cause or castoff. Rob’s approach is about seeing the best in people, focusing on their strengths and passions, to identify and believe in a bright future. For more of Rob: Email: [email protected] For more of us: Website: www.Hellohumans.co Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hellohumans.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellohumans.co/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HelloHumans_co To become a patron and help this program continue producing this show, and get access to patron-only events, go to www.patreon.com/hellohuman and pledge any amount.

Transcribed - Published: 21 June 2022

As a life-long cowgirl, writer, university faculty member, and licensed psychotherapist, Beth has 25 years of experience developing, implementing, and training people in Natural Leadership—a model she pioneered. Natural leadership helps people awaken their innate awareness so they can live and work with more authentic relationships and connection. Beth is the author of the new book The Human Herd: Awakening Our Natural Leadership.  For more of Beth: Website: https://www.thecircleupexperience.com Book: https://www.thecircleupexperience.com/thehumanherdbook Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecircleupexperience For more of us: Website: www.Hellohumans.co Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hellohumans.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellohumans.co/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HelloHumans_co To become a patron and help this program continue producing this show, and get access to patron-only events, go to www.patreon.com/hellohuman and pledge any amount.

Transcribed - Published: 1 June 2022

Charles Duhigg is the author of The Power of Habit, about the science of habit formation in our lives, companies and societies, and Smarter Faster Better, about the science of productivity. Charles studied history at Yale and received an MBA from Harvard Business School. He currently writes at The New Yorker Magazine, and until a few years ago, was a reporter at the New York Times. For more of Charles: Website: https://charlesduhigg.com/ Books: https://charlesduhigg.com/books/ For more of us: Website: www.Hellohumans.co Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hellohumans.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellohumans.co/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HelloHumans_co To become a patron and help this program continue producing this show, and get access to patron-only events, go to www.patreon.com/hellohuman and pledge any amount.

Transcribed - Published: 21 February 2022

Kate Bowler, PhD is a New York Times bestselling author, podcast host, and a professor at Duke University. She studies the cultural stories we tell ourselves about success, suffering, and whether (or not) we’re capable of change. She is the author of Blessed: A History of the American Prosperity Gospel and The Preacher’s Wife: The Precarious Power of Evangelical Women Celebrities. After being unexpectedly diagnosed with Stage IV cancer at age 35, she penned the New York Times bestselling memoir, the New York Times bestselling memoir Everything Happens for a Reason (and Other Lies I’ve Loved) and her latest, No Cure For Being Human (and Other Truths I Need to Hear). Kate hosts the Everything Happens podcast where, in warm, insightful, often funny conversations, she talks with people like Malcolm Gladwell and Anne Lamott about what they’ve learned in difficult times. She lives in Durham, North Carolina with her family and continues to teach do-gooders at Duke Divinity School. For more of Kate: Website: https://katebowler.com Books: https://katebowler.com/books Podcast: https://katebowler.com/podcasts For more of us: Website: www.Hellohumans.co Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hellohumans.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellohumans.co/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HelloHumans_co To become a patron and help this program continue producing this show, and get access to patron-only events, go to www.patreon.com/hellohuman and pledge any amount.

Transcribed - Published: 8 February 2022

Fleet Maul P.H.D. is the founder of Prison Dharma Network, Prison Mindfulness Institute, Center for Mindfulness in Public Safety, National Prison Hospice Association, and Windhorse Seminars. He is also the co-founder of Engaged Mindfulness Institute, Transforming Justice Initiative, Upaya’s Institute’s Buddhist Chaplaincy Training Program, the Rwanda Bearing Witness Retreat & Peace Initiative, and the Center for Contemplative End-of-Life Care at Naropa University. He currently serves as the CEO and Director of Training, Research & Development for Prison Mindfulness Institute, Center for Mindfulness in Public Safety and the Engaged Mindfulness Institute, as well as CEO and senior trainer for Windhorse Seminars & Consulting. Dr. Maull is the author of Radical Responsibility: How to Move Beyond Blame, Fearlessly Live Your Highest Purpose and Become an Unstoppable Force for Good (2019) and Dharma in Hell: The Prison Writings of Fleet Maull (2000) along with numerous book chapters and articles in peer-reviewed professional journals. For more of Fleet: Website: www.fleetmaull.com Book: www.radicalresponsibilitybook.com Course: www.heartmindinstitute.co For more of us: Website: www.Hellohumans.co Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hellohumans.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellohumans.co/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HelloHumans_co To become a patron and help this program continue producing This show, and get access to patron-only events, go to www.patreon.com/hellohuman and pledge any amount.

Transcribed - Published: 25 January 2022

Bob Goff is the author of the New York Times bestselling books Love Does and Everybody, Always and Dream Big. He is the Honorary Consul to the Republic of Uganda, an attorney, and the founder of Love Does—a nonprofit human rights organization operating in Uganda, India, Nepal, Iraq, and Somalia. He's a lover of balloons, cake pops, and helping people pursue their big dreams. You can typically find Bob writing and taking calls from his boat, welcoming people to his Southern California retreat center- The Oaks, or at an event speaking. Bob's greatest ambitions in life are to love others, do stuff, and, most importantly, to hold hands with his wife, Sweet Maria Goff, and spend time with their amazing kids. For more of Bob: Website: BobGoff.com Non-profit: LoveDoes.org For more of us: Website: www.Hellohumans.co Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hellohumans.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellohumans.co/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HelloHumans_co To become a patron and help this program continue producing This show, and get access to patron-only events, go to www.patreon.com/hellohuman and pledge any amount.

Transcribed - Published: 10 January 2022

A few years ago Nate Postlethwait walked away from a highly successful career in real estate to give himself a reset and find more understanding in his life. He sold his home and everything with it and traveled throughout the world for several months. During his travels, he began publicly sharing his journey of healing from childhood trauma and the battles with his mental health. Quickly, a community began to form. Other survivors began sharing their stories in the comments section. That community has grown to over 120k and continues to have thousands of new friends join weekly. Nate has led sold-out webinars on inner child work and most recently, written a four-week course on this work and offers multiple weekly q & a's that help share stories from within this survivor community. On the weekends, he posts the funniest memes sent in from those who follow along and does a segment on "My worst possible advice.” He describes himself as a loud introvert, but also incredibly tender-hearted to those who are hurting and need help. His life mission is to help those who need trauma-informed therapy, find it in a way that is accessible and affordable. He is an avid traveler, but proudly calls Denver, CO home. For more of Nate: Website: www.natewrites.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nate_postlethwait/ For more of us: Website: www.Hellohumans.co Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hellohumans.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellohumans.co/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HelloHumans_co To become a patron and help this program continue producing This show, and get access to patron-only events, go to www.patreon.com/hellohuman and pledge any amount.

Transcribed - Published: 21 December 2021

Ben Russack is the host of the Mental Health Podcast Look, Just Tell Me What To Do. Ben is the son of a psychiatrist who was himself a Jungian Analyst, Benjamin inherited his father’s interest in the role of archetypes, myth, and dreams as they informed on the human condition and the psyche. Benjamin Russack lives and works as a Marriage and Family Therapist in his native city of San Francisco, California. Ben is also a close personal friend and mentor of Sam. For more of Ben: Podcast: https://apple.co/3xX7nh8 Website: http://Benjaminrussack.com For more of us: Website: www.Hellohumans.co Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hellohumans.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellohumans.co/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HelloHumans_co To become a patron and help this program continue producing This show, and get access to patron-only events, go to www.patreon.com/hellohuman and pledge any amount.

Transcribed - Published: 6 December 2021

You may have heard Matthews's story. A criminal steals a safe containing evidence of sexual violence against children, and has to confront a moral dilemma. Does he admit to stealing the safe and go to prison, so a violent offender faces justice and can’t hurt more children, or does he ignore what he’s just seen so he can be a free man? Matthew and I have become good friends, and have talked about this story many times since the recording of the episode. He almost hates it because it’s a life-defining moment that doesn’t define who he is today. It’s a story that has transcended all the humans involved, and become archetypal mythology. A story of good vs. evil, and a story of the redemption of a broken man. Whatever you think of the story, Matthew Hahn has been many things in his lifetime. A career criminal and drug addict, a selfless man of courage, a convict, a devout Buddhist, a recovered drug addict, and a loving husband and friend. His story contains almost everything I want to share with the world. His friendship is one of the great rewards of getting to do this work. For more of Matthew: Website: https://hahnscratch.com Website: https://dirtyhandscleandharma.com For more of us: Website: www.Hellohumans.co Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hellohumans.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellohumans.co/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HelloHumans_co To become a patron and help this program continue producing This show, and get access to patron-only events, go to www.patreon.com/hellohuman and pledge any amount.

Transcribed - Published: 16 November 2021

Elissa Altman is an award-winning author of literary memoir, essay, and food narrative, who writes from the place where sustenance, the power of the human spirit, and the promise of renewal converge.  For more of Elissa: Website: https://www.elissaaltman.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elissa_altman/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elissa.altman Twitter: https://twitter.com/ElissaAltman To become a patron and help this program continue producing This show, and get access to patron-only events, go to www.patreon.com/hellohuman and pledge any amount. For more of us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hellohumans.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellohumans.co/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HelloHumans_co

Transcribed - Published: 2 November 2021

Kathlyn Hendricks, Ph.D., BC-DMT*, is an evolutionary catalyst, contextual disruptor and freelance mentor who has been a pioneer in the field of body intelligence and conscious loving for fifty years. She describes her purpose: “I feel through to the heart with laser-love and evoke essence through deep play.” Katie is the co-author of twelve books, including the best-selling Conscious Loving, At The Speed of Life and Conscious Loving Ever After: How to Create Thriving Relationship at Midlife and Beyond.  For more of Kathlyn: https://www.heartsintrueharmony.com/ https://hendricks.com/ To become a patron and help this program continue producing This show, and get access to patron-only events, go to www.patreon.com/hellohuman and pledge any amount. For more of us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hellohumans.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellohumans.co/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HelloHumans_co

Transcribed - Published: 18 October 2021

Marvin Mutch spent 41 years behind the walls of San Quentin state prison for a 7-yea to life sentence for a murder committed in union city, California. The only problem is Marvin didn't murder anyone. His story was so mesmerizing, we edited out most of Sam’s questions, just to keep him telling his story in his own words. It’s an emotional joyride full of twists and turns, corruption, powerlessness, and extraordinary outcomes. Marvin’s story is about much more than injustice, it's a story about the resilience of the human spirit. He is an incredible example of how to keep going even when you feel powerlessness, and up against insurmountable odds. Marvin’s spirit was not broken, he co-founded My Brother’s Keppers and the Men’s Advisory Council, a prisoner Advocacy group inside San Quentin state prison, and continues to be an advocate for justice reform. For more of Marvin: KQED Documentary: https://www.kqed.org/lowdown/27124/lesson-plan-the-trials-of-marvin-mutch To become a patron and help this program continue producing This show, and get access to patron-only events, go to www.patreon.com/hellohuman and pledge any amount. For more of us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hellohumans.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellohumans.co/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HelloHumans_co And if you’d like to buy us a coffee (or burrito) once a month to help us keep going, you can become a patron by going to https://www.patreon.com/hellohuman and making a pledge of any amount.

Published: 4 October 2021

Chris Koch doesn’t let limitations or obstacles stand in his way. Despite being born without arms and legs, Koch grew up like any other small-town kid — playing road hockey, causing mischief at school, and helping out on his family farm. Neither he or his family treated his disability like a tragedy, and instead used it to fuel his dreams. Today, Koch is a motivational speaker who inspires his audiences to continually challenge themselves and build the life they dream of. For more of Chris: Website: https://www.ifican.ca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifican.chriskoch/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ifican.chriskoch/ To become a patron and help this program continue producing Mood Altering Substance, go to www.patreon.com/hellohuman and pledge any amount. For more of us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hellohumans.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellohumans.co/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HelloHumans_co And if you’d like to buy us a coffee (or burrito) once a month to help us keep going, you can become a patron by going to https://www.patreon.com/hellohuman and making a pledge of any amount.

Published: 20 September 2021

Gay Hendricks, Ph.D., has been a leader in the fields of relationship transformation and bodymind therapies for more than 45 years. After earning his Ph.D. in counseling psychology from Stanford, Gay served as professor of Counseling Psychology at the University of Colorado for 21 years. He has written more than 40 books, including bestsellers such as Five Wishes, The Big Leap and Conscious Loving (co-authored with his co-author and mate for more than 35 years, Dr. Kathlyn Hendricks), both used as a primary text in universities around the world. For more of Gay: Website: https://hendricks.com To become a patron and help this program continue producing Mood Altering Substance, go to www.patreon.com/hellohuman and pledge any amount. For more of us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hellohumans.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellohumans.co/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HelloHumans_co And if you’d like to buy us a coffee (or burrito) once a month to help us keep going, you can become a patron by going to https://www.patreon.com/hellohuman and making a pledge of any amount.

Published: 13 September 2021

Briggs, a retired California Highway Patrol sergeant, spent many years patrolling the Golden Gate Bridge. While on patrol, he encountered numerous individuals clinging to life by a thread – individuals who had lost hope and could see no way out of their current situation - ready to jump off the bridge to what they assumed was a sudden death and end of their pain and hopelessness. Briggs, through his compassion, gentle voice, eye contact, and his innate ability of “listening to understand” encouraged more than 200 individuals over his career to either not go over the bridge’s rail or come back to solid ground from where they had been standing precariously out on the chord of the bridge and start a new chapter in their life. These challenging, but rewarding efforts earned him the nickname “Guardian of the Golden Gate Bridge.” After a 23-year career with the California Highway Patrol, Briggs retired to dedicate his life to promote mental health awareness across the globe through Pivotal Points, an organization he founded. Today, Briggs is mapping a movement as he speaks and trains others in suicide prevention, crisis management, and negotiations. He shares his “Listening to Understand” skills followed up with key active listening points; his personal triad for healthy living; his RELEASE model to assist in communicating with someone in crisis and his crisis safety plan for those who may be struggling. He also discusses in-depth his own personal mental health struggles. Briggs spends the majority of his time speaking/teaching at conferences, advocacy events, colleges and universities, first responder conferences, law enforcement (including FBI & Secret Service), and military bases.  Suicide prevention lifeline: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ or call: 1-800-273-8255 TWLOHA find help resource: https://twloha.com/find-help/ For more of Kevin: TED talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/kevin_briggs_the_bridge_between_suicide_and_life Book: https://www.amazon.com/Guardian-Golden-Gate-Protecting-Between/dp/0990437574 To become a patron and help this program continue producing Mood Altering Substance, go to www.patreon.com/hellohuman and pledge any amount. For more of us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hellohumans.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellohumans.co/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HelloHumans_co And if you’d like to buy us a coffee (or burrito) once a month to help us keep going, you can become a patron by going to https://www.patreon.com/hellohuman and making a pledge of any amount.

Published: 6 September 2021

Aarti Sequeira is probably best known as a mainstay on the Food Network after being the underdog winner of the sixth season of Food Network star. We love her for her incredible spirit. For more of Aarti: Website: https://aartisequeira.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aartipaartipics Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aartifanpage To become a patron and help this program continue producing Mood Altering Substance, go to www.patreon.com/hellohuman and pledge any amount. For more of us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hellohumans.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellohumans.co/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HelloHumans_co And if you’d like to buy us a coffee (or burrito) once a month to help us keep going, you can become a patron by going to https://www.patreon.com/hellohuman and making a pledge of any amount.

Published: 30 August 2021

Jen Pastiloff is the author of "On Being Human", and travels the world with her unique workshop “On Being Human,” a hybrid of yoga-related movement, writing, sharing out loud, letting the snot fly, and the occasional dance party. For more of Jen: Website: https://jenniferpastiloff.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenpastiloff Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JenniferPastiloff To become a patron and help this program continue producing Mood Altering Substance, go to www.patreon.com/hellohuman and pledge any amount. For more of us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hellohumans.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellohumans.co/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HelloHumans_co And if you’d like to buy us a coffee (or burrito) once a month to help us keep going, you can become a patron by going to https://www.patreon.com/hellohuman and making a pledge of any amount.

Published: 24 August 2021

Marianne Williamson is a bestselling author, political activist and spiritual thought leader. For over three decades Marianne has been a leader in spiritual and religiously progressive circles. She is the author of 14 books, four of which have been #1 New York Times best sellers. A quote from the mega best seller A Return to Love, “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure…” is considered an anthem for a contemporary generation of seekers. For more of Marianne: Website: https://marianne.com/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/mariannewilliamson/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/williamsonmarianne To become a patron and help this program continue producing Mood Altering Substance, go to www.patreon.com/hellohuman and pledge any amount. For more of us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hellohumans.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellohumans.co/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HelloHumans_co And if you’d like to buy us a coffee (or burrito) once a month to help us keep going, you can become a patron by going to https://www.patreon.com/hellohuman and making a pledge of any amount.

Published: 16 August 2021

Via Blinknow.org: Maggie created the BlinkNow Foundation to sustain, grow, and support Kopila Valley Children’s Home and School in Nepal, and to serve as a vehicle to share her ideas with young people, especially children in the U.S. Maggie believes that in the blink of an eye, we can all make a difference. At age 19, Maggie used her life savings to build a home for orphaned children in war-ravaged Nepal. Today, she is mom to over 50 children. In 2010, she opened a school for the region’s most impoverished children. The school now serves 400 students and is rated top in the region. Maggie was named 2015 CNN Hero of the Year. She was honored by the Dalai Lama as an Unsung Hero of Compassion in 2014. For more of Maggie: Website: https://blinknow.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maggiedoyne/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maggiedoyne To become a patron and help this program continue producing Mood Altering Substance, go to www.patreon.com/hellohuman and pledge any amount. For more of us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hellohumans.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellohumans.co/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HelloHumans_co And if you’d like to buy us a coffee (or burrito) once a month to help us keep going, you can become a patron by going to https://www.patreon.com/hellohuman and making a pledge of any amount.

Published: 27 October 2020

Reggie watts is a funny man, music maker, and one of my all time creative heroes.

Published: 25 August 2020

Jeremy Courtney is founder and CEO of Preemptive Love, a global organization providing relief, jobs, and community to end war. For the past 15 years, Jeremy has served families on the frontlines of the world’s biggest crises—the rise of ISIS in Iraq, civil war in Syria, and the refugee crisis on the US-Mexico border.  Jeremy is the author of two acclaimed books, Love Anyway: An Invitation Beyond a World That’s Scary as Hell and Preemptive Love: Pursuing Peace One Heart at a Time. He is a sought-after speaker and authority on peacemaking, conflict resolution, and the integration of activism, spirituality, and leadership.  From the main stage at the World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates to more intimate venues across the globe, Jeremy offers a compelling vision—forged on the frontlines of conflict—for how we can heal what’s tearing us apart. His work has been featured on CNN, the BBC, Fox News, The Washington Post, and the New York Times. Jeremy lives in Iraq with his wife Jessica, co-founder of Preemptive Love, and their two children, Emma and Micah.

Published: 10 August 2020

Michael Gungor is a Grammy-nominated musician, author, and spiritual seeker.

Published: 20 July 2020

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Published: 6 July 2020

Peter Rollins is an author, philosopher, storyteller, producer and public speaker who has gained an international reputation for overturning traditional notions of religion and forming “churches” that preach the Good News that we can’t be satisfied, that life is difficult, and that we don’t know the secret. Challenging the idea that faith concerns questions relating to belief, Peter’s incendiary and religionless reading of Christianity attacks the distinction between the sacred and the secular. It critiques theism and it sets aside questions regarding life after death to explore the possibility of life before death. For more of Peter: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PeterRollins Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peter_rollins/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OrthodoxHeretic/ To become a patron and help this program continue producing Mood Altering Substance, go to www.patreon.com/hellohuman and pledge any amount. For more of us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hellohumans.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellohumans.co/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HelloHumans_co And if you’d like to buy us a coffee (or burrito) once a month to help us keep going, you can become a patron by going to https://www.patreon.com/hellohuman and making a pledge of any amount.

Published: 17 December 2019

At 19, while in his sophomore year of college, BJ was electrocuted and subsequently became a triple amputee. Undaunted, BJ returned to Princeton to study art history and eventually decided to focus on medicine, which ultimately led him into palliative care. Palliative care is a specialty that focuses on patients with life limiting and terminal illnesses, it requires an intimate knowledge of death and a heart that is courageous enough to look into the darkest corners of ourselves to find out what we are ultimately living for. The famed German poet Rainer Maria Rilke wrote, "Let everything happen to you, beauty and terror, just keep going, no feeling is final," BJ is the living embodiment of this idea. For more of BJ: Twitter: https://twitter.com/bjmillermd To become a patron and help this program continue producing Mood Altering Substance, go to www.patreon.com/hellohuman and pledge any amount. For more of us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hellohumans.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellohumans.co/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HelloHumans_co And if you’d like to buy us a coffee (or burrito) once a month to help us keep going, you can become a patron by going to https://www.patreon.com/hellohuman and making a pledge of any amount.

Published: 2 December 2019

Shoshana Berger is the editorial director at IDEO and coauthor of the book A Beginners Guide To The End. Shoshana got her start as a writer for a magazine called Bikini (no jokes) for whom she interviewed Jeff Buckley and Allen Ginsberg. That led to writing for the New York Times, SPIN, WIRED, and a stint as the editorial director (more like “cool-hunter”) for Young & Rubicam. With little more than a fuzzy idea and a boil in the blood, she went on to found ReadyMade, a national do-it-yourself design magazine. The venture was funded by 10 credit cards. (Her credit rating is excellent). ReadyMade was a finalist for National Magazine Awards in 2005 and 2006. After co-authoring the book ReadyMade: How to Make Almost Everything (Clarkson Potter), she sold the business to the Meredith Corp., publisher of Better Homes & Gardens. Shoshana then joined WIRED as director of special projects in 2011, and launched a new website, WIRED Design. She landed at IDEO in 2013 as editorial director and hasn't looked back. For more of Shoshana: Twitter: https://twitter.com/shoshanaberger Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shoshanaberger/ To become a patron and help this program continue producing Mood Altering Substance, go to www.patreon.com/hellohuman and pledge any amount. For more of us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hellohumans.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellohumans.co/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HelloHumans_co And if you’d like to buy us a coffee (or burrito) once a month to help us keep going, you can become a patron by going to https://www.patreon.com/hellohuman and making a pledge of any amount.

Published: 12 November 2019

Stephen Mitchell is an author and translator best known for his bestselling adaptions of the Tao Te Ching, Gilgamesh, the Illiad, Bhagavadgita, Book of Job, and collaborations with his wife Byron Katie. He was educated at Yale and De-educated through his intensive zen practice. For more of Stephen: Website: https://stephenmitchellbooks.com/ To become a patron and help this program continue producing Mood Altering Substance, go to www.patreon.com/hellohuman and pledge any amount. For more of us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hellohumans.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellohumans.co/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HelloHumans_co And if you’d like to buy us a coffee (or burrito) once a month to help us keep going, you can become a patron by going to https://www.patreon.com/hellohuman and making a pledge of any amount.

Published: 4 November 2019

David Sheff is the author of Beautiful Boy: A Father’s Journey Through His Son’s Addiction, a number-one New York Times bestseller. The book was based on his article, “My Addicted Son,” which appeared in the New York Times Magazine and won a special award from the American Psychological Association for “outstanding contribution to the understanding of addiction.”  Beautiful Boy, published in a dozen language, was named the year’s Best Nonfiction Book by Entertainment Weekly, an Amazon “Best Books of 2008,” and it won first place in the Barnes and Noble Discover Award in nonfiction. In 2009, David was named to the Time 100, Time Magazine’s list of the World’s Most Influential People. A feature film adaptation of “Beautiful Boy,” produced by Amazon Studios and Plan B Entertainment and starring Steve Carell and Timothee Chalamet, was released in the U.S. in October 2018 and internationally in February 2019. David followed Beautiful Boy with Clean: Overcoming Addiction and Ending America’s Greatest Tragedy, also a New York Times bestseller. Clean was the result of the years David spent investigating the disease of addiction and America’s drug problem, which he sees as the greatest public health challenge of our time. The Partnership for Drug-free Kids honored him with a Special Tribute Award “in recognition of his voice and leadership for families who are struggling with addiction.” He was also awarded the College of Problems on Drug Dependence (CPDD) Media Award, American College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ACNP) Media Award, and American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Media Award “to recognize his compelling portrayal of addiction and its personal effects on families and society as a whole.” In December 2019, David will become the first recipient of the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry Arts and Literature Award.  Continued on: https://www.davidsheff.com/about For more of David: Website: https://www.davidsheff.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/david_sheff To become a patron and help this program continue producing Mood Altering Substance, go to www.patreon.com/hellohuman and pledge any amount. For more of us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hellohumans.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellohumans.co/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HelloHumans_co And if you’d like to buy us a coffee (or burrito) once a month to help us keep going, you can become a patron by going to https://www.patreon.com/hellohuman and making a pledge of any amount.

Published: 21 October 2019

Mark Wolynn is the director of the Family Constellation Institute in San Francisco. He is a leading expert in the field of inherited family trauma. His book It Didn't Start With You: How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are and How to End the Cycle(published by Viking/Penguin) is the winner of the 2016 Nautilus Book Award in psychology, and has been translated into 18 languages. His articles have appeared in Psychology Today, Mind Body Green, MariaShriver.com, Elephant Journal and Psych Central, and his poetry has been published in The New Yorker. For more of Mark: Website: https://www.markwolynn.com Book: https://www.markwolynn.com/book/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarkWolynn To become a patron and help this program continue producing Mood Altering Substance, go to www.patreon.com/hellohuman and pledge any amount. For more of us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hellohumans.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellohumans.co/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HelloHumans_co And if you’d like to buy us a coffee (or burrito) once a month to help us keep going, you can become a patron by going to https://www.patreon.com/hellohuman and making a pledge of any amount.

Published: 14 October 2019

Illustrator and author Lisa Congdon is best known for her colorful, graphic drawings and hand lettering.  She works for clients around the world including Comme des Garçons, Crate and Barrel, Facebook, MoMA, REI, and Harvard University among many others. She is the author of eight books, including the starving-artist-myth-smashing Art Inc: The Essential Guide to Building Your Career as an Artist and her latest book Find Your Artistic Voice: The Essential Guide to Working Your Creative Magic (August 2019). She was named one of 40 Women Over 40 in 2015 and she is featured in the 2017 book, 200 Women Who Will Change the Way you See the World. She lives and works in Portland, Oregon.  For more of Lisa: Website: https://lisacongdon.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisacongdon To become a patron and help this program continue producing Mood Altering Substance, go to www.patreon.com/hellohuman and pledge any amount. For more of us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hellohumans.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellohumans.co/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HelloHumans_co And if you’d like to buy us a coffee (or burrito) once a month to help us keep going, you can become a patron by going to https://www.patreon.com/hellohuman and making a pledge of any amount.

Published: 7 October 2019

“I was a four-time loser before I realized I was in the wrong game.” That was the first line of the autobiographical story that appeared on the back of every loaf of Dave’s Killer Bread from 2005 to 2014. “Four-time loser” refers to his four prison sentences for crimes ranging from burglary to armed robbery to drug dealing. He once shared abandoned houses with cockroaches on the streets of Detroit in the dead of winter, and now he lives in a luxurious high-rise penthouse in downtown PDX. His story epitomizes transformation. The story on the bread bag remained unchanged until 2014 after Dahl had a well-publicized mental breakdown. He had to accept that—at least for Dave Dahl—there’s no “happily ever after”. But he finds great satisfaction in “fighting the good fight”, one day at a time. He believes that forgiveness of self and others is essential to inner peace and personal growth. But it’s only one of many lessons he’s come away with through all of his struggles—and triumphs. Dave’s Killer Bread, a family endeavor, was sold to Flowers Foods in 2015, leaving Dave with a void to fill. He spent the next 2-plus years building what is perhaps the largest collection of African tribal art in the world. During this time, he lived a semi-hermetic lifestyle. Now, with a healed heart and mind, he steps back out on a mission to help inspire others to find their own brand of success. Dave: “‘Good Seed’ is much more than a killer bread recipe. Having been a ‘bad seed’ and destroying everything in my path as a troubled young man, I finally found the path of acceptance, humility and teachability. It gives me the courage to fall down 7 times and get up 8.” Dahl hosts a podcast, “Felony Inc.”, which runs live on Fridays at 10am Pacific on www.startupradionetwork.com and on any podcast app. Dave has candid conversations with former felons who’ve become honest, hard-working entrepreneurs. Having used adversity as a springboard, they have inspiring stories of personal transformation, grit, and startup experience. Previously-recorded episodes are also available. https://m.soundcloud.com/felonyincpodcast Dave’s recently-reformed band, the Killer Granddaddies, is made up of fellow former knuckleheads. They play blues rock covers and originals. Dahl’s overarching goal is to inspire and enable better people, businesses, and communities—in his words, “to help anyone who is willing to do the work to enjoy the journey like I have...to create their own success story.” For more of Dave: Website: https://davedahl360.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/killerbreadman/ To become a patron and help this program continue producing Mood Altering Substance, go to www.patreon.com/hellohuman and pledge any amount. For more of us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hellohumans.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellohumans.co/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HelloHumans_co And if you’d like to buy us a coffee (or burrito) once a month to help us keep going, you can become a patron by going to https://www.patreon.com/hellohuman and making a pledge of any amount.

Published: 1 October 2019

Father Greg Boyle is a Jesuit priest, author, and founder of Homeboy Industries, the largest gang-intervention, rehabilitation, and re-entry program in the world. For more of Greg: Website: https://homeboyindustries.org/ Books: https://shop.homeboyindustries.org/collections/books To become a patron and help this program continue producing Mood Altering Substance, go to www.patreon.com/hellohuman and pledge any amount. For more of us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hellohumans.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellohumans.co/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HelloHumans_co And if you’d like to buy us a coffee (or burrito) once a month to help us keep going, you can become a patron by going to https://www.patreon.com/hellohuman and making a pledge of any amount.

Published: 24 September 2019

Pete Holmes is a comedian, author, actor, and podcaster. For more of Pete: Website: https://peteholmes.com Book: Comedy Sex God Podcast: You Made It Weird Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peteholmes/?hl=en To become a patron and help this program continue producing Mood Altering Substance, go towww.patreon.com/hellohumanand pledge any amount. For more of us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hellohumans.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellohumans.co/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HelloHumans_co And if you’d like to buy us a coffee (or burrito) once a month to help us keep going, you can become a patron by going to https://www.patreon.com/hellohumanand making a pledge of any amount.

Published: 17 September 2019

Roxan McDonald is a writer, teacher, workshop facilitator, coach, and public speaker. She holds a BA in Interdisciplinary Education from California Institute of Integral Studies. (She still doesn’t quite understand what “integral” means so please don’t ask.) In 2019 she earned an MFA in Creative Writing from Pacific University. She currently leads writing and personal development retreats and co-teaches with poet Ellen Bass at 1440 Multiversity and Esalen Institute. Roxan is the author of the inspirational decks Spiritual AF and Grateful AF published by Knock Knock Inc. Roxan is the creator of the wildly popular Instagram accounts @Spiritual_AF and @WritersResource For more of Roxan: Website: https://www.roxanmcdonald.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writersresource/ Spiritual_af:https://www.instagram.com/spiritual_af/ To become a patron and help this program continue producing Mood Altering Substance, go to www.patreon.com/hellohuman and pledge any amount. For more of us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hellohumans.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellohumans.co/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HelloHumans_co And if you’d like to buy us a coffee (or burrito) once a month to help us keep going, you can become a patron by going to https://www.patreon.com/hellohuman and making a pledge of any amount.

Published: 27 August 2019

Judith Orloff, MD is a New York Times best-selling author and an empath who loves being sensitive! She has written The Empath’s Survival Guide: Life Strategies for Sensitive People and her upcoming book Thriving as an Empath offers daily self-care tools for sensitive people along with its companion The Empath’s Empowerment Journal. Dr. Orloff is a psychiatrist on the UCLA Psychiatric Clinical Faculty. She synthesizes the pearls of traditional medicine with cutting edge knowledge of intuition, energy, and spirituality. Dr. Orloff also specializes in treating empaths and highly sensitive people in her private practice. Dr. Orloff’s work has been featured on The Today Show, CNN, Oprah Magazine, the New York Times and USA Today. Dr. Orloff has spoken at Google-LA and has a TEDX talk.. Explore more information about her Empath Support Online course and speaking schedule on www.drjudithorloff.com. For more of Judith: Website: www.drjudithorloff.com Instagram: @judith.orloff.md Facebook: Dr. Judith Orloff To become a patron and help this program continue producing Mood Altering Substance, go to www.patreon.com/hellohuman and pledge any amount. For more of us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hellohumans.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellohumans.co/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HelloHumans_co And if you’d like to buy us a coffee (or burrito) once a month to help us keep going, you can become a patron by going to https://www.patreon.com/hellohuman and making a pledge of any amount.

Published: 25 July 2019

Scott Stabile is a writer, speaker and workshop wizard. He is the author of the books Big Love: The Power of Living With a Wide Open Heart, Just Love, and Iris. His inspirational social media posts have been shared tens of millions of times, and he has attracted a huge and devoted online following. Stabile believes that love is the base note for everything good - including kindness, compassion, forgiveness and authenticity - and that nothing stands to transform us and our world more than a commitment to live our lives from love. For more of Scott: Website: scottstabile.com Instagram: instragram.com/scottstabile Facebook: fb.com/scottfrankstabile To become a patron and help this program continue producing Mood Altering Substance, go to www.patreon.com/hellohuman and pledge any amount. For more of us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hellohumans.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellohumans.co/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HelloHumans_co And if you’d like to buy us a coffee (or burrito) once a month to help us keep going, you can become a patron by going to https://www.patreon.com/hellohuman and making a pledge of any amount.

Published: 3 July 2019