Hey Human Podcast

E144 Polyamorous humans Alex, Mercury and Eva are a part of a “sub-culture” community in Nashville practicing Polyamory. Alex and Mercury are partners with another woman, and Eva lives with her boyfriend and his wife. Together the three discuss polyamory culture, norms, lifestyle, misconceptions, advocacy and support. Happy Valentine’s Day!  (56:47) For more information and […]

E143 CBD retailer and pot farmer (respectively) humans Jon Van Hoff and Harold Jarboe were way ahead of their time back in the day. They understood the benefits of CBD, hemp and THC long before it became a part of the zeitgeist. Jon owns and operates Nashville ReLeaf and Harold owns and operates Tennessee Homegrown, […]

E142 War correspondent, writer, producer human Ash Gallagher has worked with CNN International, Al Jazeera English, TRT-World and Yahoo News to name a few. As an investigative and in-depth reporter, she has ushered in international breaking stories. Her work has taken her all over the world, including Iraq, Levant, Palestine, Israel and Southeast Asia. (1:09:12) […]

E141 Dir. of Multicultural Affairs, Assoc. Dean of Diversity and Inclusion human Jason Benitez knows it can be tricky these days to bring people together, but he works with students, faculty, administrators and staff at Union College in Schenectady, New York, to actively cultivate an appreciation for diversity in all its forms. Jason does this by […]

E140 Real life mermaid, underwater model and conservationist human Hannah Fraser has swum in deep water (mermaid tail, and all) with whales, sharks, dolphins, manta ray and a host of other creatures under the sea. She’s put herself between hunting ships and the creatures she loves and her life’s mission is to bring awareness and […]

E139 Rev. Stan Mitchell was raised evangelical Fundamentalist. He spent his young life as a pastor touring like a rockstar preaching of a sectarian and exclusive god, whose tight system of acceptance wouldn’t let “just anyone” in. Nowadays, he refers to himself as “unashamedly Christian” and “unapologetically interfaith.” His work with LGBTQ acceptance within the […]

E138 Bioinformaticist and cancer researcher human Aubrey Bailey is at the Kuopio Center for Gene and Cell Therapy in Finland and was previously at the Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center‘s Microbiology and Immunology Dept at Dittmer Lab in North Carolina. He’s also a fecal transplant donor…yes you read that right! (1:02:57) For more information and links, […]

E137 Author, journalist and Country Faith co-founder human Deborah Evans Price has served as Editor-in-Chief of Country News magazine, associate editor of American Songwriter and music editor (Country/Christian) for Billboard. Along with running Country Faith, a faith-based multimedia content production, management and marketing company, the multi award-winning author continues to freelance regularly at Billboard, Rolling […]

E136 Boxing coach, trainer and mentor to young men human Will Temple lives in the St. Louis, Missouri region. His son, Joshua Temple, is well on his way to becoming a champion boxer. Will talks about what inspires him to coach, what he’s learned and that there’s more to boxing (and Will’s story) than meets […]

E135 Psychic medium, astrologer, Tarot reader, Reiki master, Life Coach human Suzie Kerr Wright has studied at the prestigious Arthur Findlay College of Spiritualism and Psychic Sciences in Burton End, Essex, England. Not only does Suzie discuss her work with Hey Human but she does an on-the-spot reading of guest Sarah Kowarski and blew our […]

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 […]