E134 Therapist human Vanessa Londino believes in treating the whole person: mind, heart, spirit and body. As a licensed professional counselor, her specializations included trauma and the effects of abuse, addicted and narcissistic family systems, women’s identity issues, spiritual trauma and abuse, couples and adolescents. She has been on her own healing journey, as well. […]
E133 Martin Olson, Emmy nominated television and song writer, producer, comedy writer, bestselling author human, was head writer for Phineas and Ferb’s first season and one of the main songwriters for the series. He is also a playwright and poet known for comedic and unusual subject matter. He has song cuts with dozens of artists […]
E132 Americana artist and songwriter human Ben Danaher is a Truth teller. Rolling Stone called him a “2018 Artist to Watch,” all at once praising Ben’s songwriting talent and his vulnerability. He’s as engaging on stage live, reverent yet commanding, as he is between the grooves of a record. He’s suffered sadness no person should […]
E131 World renowned shark researcher, cave diver, SCUBA master and conservationist human Cristina Zenato was born in Italy but calls the Bahamas home. She spends her time with her beloved Caribbean Reef Sharks doing research and teaching others. She has seen and mapped underwater caves where no other human has ever been. She lives an […]
E130 Founder of The Imagine Project, nurse and author, human Dianne Maroney is the founder of a program that gives kids and teens (and adults) the opportunity to work through stress, trauma, and the drama of everyday life through expressive writing. She has seen first hand the transformative power of imagining things for the better. […]
E129 Multiple Sclerosis and David “Doc” Downs. Doc has led an active and carefree life as a bassist and dancer. He tended bar and performed in bands, making his living as a creative. Four years ago he started having vision problems, and soon would receive a phone call that would turn his life upside down. […]
E128 Filmmaker human Rachel Kaden is an award winning director with an innate love of storytelling. Her early years as an actress educated her in the art of performance, and a deep passion for British cinema led her to study film at London Metropolitan University. She’s currently working on her documentary, Man Down, about the […]
E127 Neuroscientist human David Calkins, Ph.D, is a seeker. He has an exciting career in biomedical research and teaching and is the Denis M. O’Day Professor of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences, Vice Chairman and Director for Research of the Vanderbilt Eye Institute, Professor of Psychology, Professor of Pharmacology and Director of the Vanderbilt Vision Research […]
E126 Smithfield is comprised of musical humans Jennifer Fiedler and Trey Smith. Founded in 2011, they hit the ground running with a dream as big as their home state of Texas. Having grown up together, Jennifer and Trey’s on-stage chemistry is undeniably genuine and natural. They took time out from their busy touring and writing schedule […]
E125 Plastic surgeon human Dr. David Teplica (MD/MFA) manages a busy practice in Chicago, IL in the field of plastic surgery and cares for patients from around the globe. His creative photography is exhibited widely and prints are held in prominent collections, including the Museum of Contemporary Photography, The Art Institute of Chicago and the National Portrait […]
E124 Survivor Human Andi Renfree is an Air Force veteran. One night, while in her room on base, during her first assignment in Germany, the unthinkable happened. She fought back and she found her voice. She is a survivor. (1:11:17) For more information and links, please visit: HeyHumanpodcast.com
E123 Improv actor human David Razowsky is a renowned (and award-winning) Improv acting coach. He tours all over the world teaching actors of all experience levels. He turns the traditional “Yes, and…” on its ear and the result is “compelling, smart, truthful, and surprising scenes…No games, no preconceived premises, no ideas, no ego.” He came […]
E122 Jeff was a First Responder human in Washington D.C., on September 11th, 2001. As a result of the contaminants in the air, he became ill. Soon, his health deteriorated to the point he needed a heart transplant. And then another. His story is a remarkable one of strength, endurance and the human spirit. (1:28:36) For […]
E121 Mental health advocate and musical artist human Daphne Willis has an infectious laugh that brightens a room, but she’s no stranger to darkness. As an artist and songwriter, her music is truthful and at times touches on subjects many shy away from. Empowered by her vulnerability, her fans find safety in their own vulnerability. […]
E119 Conservative mom human Stacy Manning is an editor, contributor and spokesperson of the online forum Them Before Us. She believes children are best served by the “traditional parent model” of mother and father. The Them Before Us mission statement is “…to advance social policies that encourage adults to actively respect the rights of children […]
E118 Boxing legend human Evander Holyfield is a four-time heavyweight boxing champion of the world. He represented the United States in the 1984 Summer Olympics, winning the bronze in the heavyweight division. Raised by a strong, philosophical mother, Evander learned from a young age the importance of listening and showing up. (1:48:49) For more information […]
E117 – Attorney, author and musician human Shai Littlejohn has served on both the prosecution and defense in her career in the Washington D.C. courts. She has been an active member of her community as a mentor and speaker and has published articles on law, music and community outreach. She’s also a talented singer-songwriter! (1:13:32) […]
E116 – Cirque Du Soleil humans Maxwell Batista and Sasha Yudintsev share behind the scenes and onstage stories of the world’s most beloved circus. (35:32) For more information and links, please visit: HeyHumanpodcast.com
E115 – Copyright law/Intellectual property professor human E. Michael Harrington has lectured at the top schools in the country and has been the expert witness and consultant in hundreds of music copyright cases for such notables as director Steven Spielberg and producer Mark Burnett to artists Dixie Chicks, Steve Perry, Snoop Dogg, T-Pain, Collin Raye, […]
E114 – Organ donating human Greg Rood comes from a tight-knit family. When his mom got sick, everyone stepped up to help. The next couple of years turned into a roller coaster of emotions for Greg and his family. In crisis, folks show up and some, like Greg, become superheroes. (1:21:35) For more information and […]
E113 – Alien abductee human Deb Randolph has an unusual story. Since her childhood, she has been visited by beings. As she sees it, angels and aliens have been a part of life for as far back as she can remember. She has seen UFOs with friends and has had a host of otherwise inexplicable […]
E112 – Dean of Diversity and Inclusion human Dr. Gretchel Hathaway is also currently serving as the Chief Diversity Officer at Union College and she supervises the Office of Multicultural Affairs. She is also the author of A Bonded Friendship – Moses and Eliphalet about Moses Viney, who escaped the bonds of slavery and was […]
E111 – In vitro human Kevin McElroy is a new dad. Like any new parent he’s navigating what it means to be the provider, nurturer and guidepost for his daughter. It was especially daunting at first, as he learned not too long before her birth that he was an in vitro baby and much of […]
E110 – Champion body paint artist human Cheryl Ann Lipstreu travels all over the world for international body painting festivals and competitions. Her artistry is featured on the “Poster of the Embodiment” with Susan Ruth as the canvas! She’s also a muralist and canvas painter (47:23) For more information and links, please visit HeyHumanpodcast.com
E109 – Musical humans Nick Garrison and Jewel (as Andrea D.) were guests of Hey Human during a filming of a “reality show about singer songwriters.” In reality, Andrea is superstar Jewel (yes, that Jewel) and unbeknownst to Nick or Susan, it was all part of a CBS filming of Celebrity Undercover Boss! This is […]
E108 – Sharecropper’s daughter human Pat Hodge was born in 1924. She spent her early years in Oxford, Mississippi, where she learned the old stories from generations of women before her. She witnessed a South entrenched in its own troubled stories but managed to never let anything stop her from rising above it all. After […]
E107 – Vedic astrologer human Michael Sugarman is a student of the Vedas. He has learned from teachers including Juliana Swanson, Dr. K.S. Charak, Vinay Aditya, Chakrapani Ullal, Gayatri Devi Raman, and Penny Farrow. Using sidereal time, Michael charts a person’s life path and purpose offering the guidance and wisdom of an ancient modality. (1:08:42) […]
E106 – Hey Human‘s host human Susan Ruth, discusses her roller coaster experiences in New York, from receiving the prestigious 2018 Valerie J. Hoffman from Union College, to getting caught in a tornado on the Hudson, to her brief stint as a late night crime fighter! (42:10) For more information and links, please visit: HeyHumanpodcast.com
E105 – An intense story from human David Hall, a Grammy award winning music engineer with multiple album credits to his name. He has dealt with addiction and infidelity within his own relationship only to come out the other side and find himself on the front line of his daughter’s relationship in full-tilt gaslight and […]
E104 – Transmedia intersectional humanist human Dr. Yasmine Van Wilt is an advocate, educator, performance artist, songwriter, and director. Her work interrupts and disrupts mainstream historical narratives by introducing what she has coined ‘magical real new histories’. You can find her at Columbia University, Carnegie Mellon discussing intersectional feminism among other fascinating topics. She also […]
