Hey Human Podcast

E381 Ami Pilon is a true force. She’s an activist and has fought for women, kids, public safety, and a woman’s right to financial freedom. She’s been a long-haul trucker, beat cancer and lives with scoliosis.TW: Sexual abuse, domestic violence For more information and links, please visit: HeyHumanpodcast.com

E380 Jessica Hairston is a former foster kid, an adult adoptee who reunited with birth family at the age of 19, a survivor, and an exceptional writer. Her poetry collection, Power of Our Wombs, is a moving look at childhood, racial trauma, sexual trauma, mental health, creativity, and belonging. TW: sexual assault For more information […]

E379 Daniel Edwards is a seasoned Human Design analyst, “combining elements of astrology, the I-Ching, Kabbalah, and the chakra system to create a comprehensive map of your unique energy configuration. It offers insights into your strengths, challenges, and potential life path.” He’s the founder of DannyGuru.com and Human Design Advantage and was kind enough do […]

E378 Mike Farrell is a producer, director and actor (best known for his role as Capt. B.J. Hunnicutt on the beloved and extraordinary show M*A*S*H and Dr. James Hansen on Providence, among others). He’s a human rights and refugee activist; President of the Board of Death Penalty Focus (committed to the abolition of the death […]

E377 Colonel Rich Kniseley of the United States Space Force serves as the Senior Materiel Leader for the Commercial Space Office within Space Systems Command, one of three U.S. Space Force field commands. We chatted about what his role is within Space Force, what Space Force is, and I asked him all about what’s going […]

E376 Kerstin Decook lived the first 16 years of her life behind Russian-occupied East Germany (behind the Iron Curtain), where every aspect of life, and every citizen was controlled by the government. She immigrated to North America at 27. She’s a best-selling author and founder of “Rock The Kitchen,” a “lifestyle changing online experience cooking […]

E375 Udo Erasmus is known as a best-selling author and the co-founder of Udo’s Choice (he’s the guy who invented flax seed oil, too). We’ll talk about all of that on another episode, later. For this one, we get straight to the heart and soul of humanity and chat about his take on how to […]

E374 Daryle Lamont Jenkins is the founder and executive director of One People’s Project. Growing up in the punk music scene, he was entrenched early on in political activism. One People’s Project gained a reputation of publicly documenting hate and Alt-Right groups, and he’s also helped neo-Nazis leave those circles. He’s a producer most notably, […]

E373 Dr. David Wiss, PhD, MS, RDN, founded Wise Mind Nutrition and Nutrition in Recovery (a group practice of RDNs specializing in the treatment of eating and substance use disorders). His work also explores the link between childhood trauma and disordered eating. He developed a specialized nutrition curriculum that has been incorporated in more than […]

E372 Jennifer Howard-Hammer is a retired Peace Officer with over 20 years experience. She is a child abuse survivor and spent some time in the foster system. She became a Reserve Deputy Sheriff and went on to be a Correctional Counselor at the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR). She’s received a Bronze Star […]

E371 General Gary “Mike” Jones is a military legend. Some of his career milestones include: Commander 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne); Deputy Commanding General United States Army Special Operations Command; Deputy Director Central Intelligence Agency Counter-Terrorism Center, Deputy Commander Combined Joint Task Force-Mountain during Operation Enduring Freedom Afghanistan; Commanding General Special Operations Europe; and Commanding […]

E370 It’s Hey Human podcast’s 7th anniversary on July 16th! To celebrate, Susan Ruth gets interviewed by her dear friend Trevor Valle. Life, lessons, love, sex, books, science, philosophy, and a whole lot more gets covered in this special, turn-the-tables episode. For more information and links, please visit: HeyHumanpodcast.com

Danny Myrick is the son of a Baptist Minister father and church pianist mother. His family’s gospel band recorded their first album when Danny was 7 and by 17 he had his first number one song. These days, he’s one of country music’s biggest songwriters, writing for stars like Blake Shelton, Montgomery Gentry, LoCash, Jason […]

E368 Geoff Russell has over forty years of experience in the sport of fencing as a competitor, coach, and club owner. After his wife’s death from cancer, he hit rock bottom. He’s been sober 5 ½ years, now, and is currently working toward seeing his Amy M Fortune Foundation come to life, its mission focused […]

E367 Juan (J.V.) Vidopio is a Columbian-born musician and producer. Raised in a deeply faithful missionary family, he came to have his own understanding of Faith, G-d, and religion. He’s traveled around the world many times over, and recently I had the pleasure of officiating his marriage to his lovely bride! For more information and […]

E366 Sabir Shapiro is a writer and poet, and he’s writing a book and screenplay, “White Sex.” His company, Gang Management, works with artists like Chief Keef (Sosa), Little Gnar, 2Rare, and many more. We chat creativity, music, culture, society and race, and he recites his powerful poem about family history, in this captivating conversation.

E365 Edna Clyne-Rekhy has rescued children in India, been an olive farmer with her husband Jack, and rescued dogs in Spain. In her younger years was a journalist. She’s been a clothing designer, and is a recycled materials artist, and teaches kids how to turn “junk” and “trash” into beautiful art and up-cycled usefulness. She’s […]

E363 Sheena Brook is a powerhouse of resilience. In 2022, Hurricane Ian destroyed her home. As a teen, she endured gay-conversion therapy. Sheena comes back stronger from every obstacle. The performing artist, songwriter is a full-time touring musician (and was Team Adam on NBCs “The Voice.” She’s a pint-sized megawatt bright light, whip-smart and determined. […]

E363 George Gallo is a producer, screenwriter and director (Ritual Killer, Bad Boys, Middle Men, 29th Street, and one of my personal favorites; Midnight Run). He’s also an incredible impressionist painter, musician, and songwriter. I interviewed George twice. The first time (July, 2023) was in anticipation of a film he was working on, “The Comeback […]

E362 Dr. Tristin Engels is a Clinical Forensic Psychologist. She has an outside practice, but also worked within the California prison system to ensure the welfare of inmates and patients. She’s been featured on documentaries like, “The Golden State Killer,” and “Evil Among Us: Ted Bundy,” and has extensive experience with psychopaths and violent criminals. […]