E461: Andrea Leeb’s memoir, “Such A Pretty Picture,” powerfully narrates her life and offers an honest insight into a survivor’s journey.  Andrea is a retired lawyer, former nurse and has written for numerous literary journals. She also advocates for survivors of sexual assault, volunteering at the UCLA Rape Treatment Center and Stuart House, and mentoring […]

E460 Claire Thomas hails from the heartland of rural south Wales, and is an award-winning photojournalist and fine art photographer. She covers political and military conflicts, human rights, and humanitarian and environmental crises. From refugee camps in Europe to the frontlines against ISIS in Iraq, Claire has contributed impactful images and photo essays to leading […]

E459 Corinna Kazdin is a Filipino native who chose to leave the Philippines and come to the United States as a result of a childhood and young adult life full of trauma and abuse. She recounts her story in the book, “You Can’t Tell Anyone.”  Now, she is the director of advancement at ObriaLA, a […]

E458 Chad Covington is the founder and CEO of Created Within and he grew up exploring the world of computers and computer languages. We chat Artificial Intelligence, its applications and implications, and what AI technology means for humans moving forward. For more information and links, please visit: HeyHumanpodcast.com

E457 Bárbara Ávila and David McDonald met in France. Bárbara grew up in the south of Mexico City and David grew up in Tring, England. Bárbara founded Vavién, which linked young Mexican artisans with French designers. She has also worked in the water and environment sectors for the Worldwide Fund for Nature and UNESCO. She’s […]

E456 Jewell Chambers was raised in rural Mississippi. A playwright and musician, you’ve probably also heard of her famous siblings, The Chambers Brothers (“The Time Has Come Today”) and perhaps the family gospel band, The Chambers Family Singers. She shares stories from her childhood and nearly a century on the planet. For more information and […]

E455 Louisa Kendrick Burton is a former Radio City Rockette, writer, producer, and actor. You’ve seen her on Dirty Sexy Money, As the World Turns, Medium, Seven Pounds, Bridge Across Forever and on stage in Beauty and the Beast, A Christmas Carol, Jesus Christ Superstar, and more!   For more information and links, please visit: […]

E454 Dr. Maria Michael is a Lakota/Diné traditional elder and healer. For over 40 years, she has been respected as a medical intuitive, channel, empath, healer, psychic and teacher and has  earned five advanced degrees. She has worked alongside, and for, many spiritual leaders in many traditions.  She is especially respected for her ability to […]

E453 Dr. Blaine Leeds has been practicing general and cosmetic dentistry for over 28 years. He’s on a mission to improve the quality and quantity of sleep for children, teens, and adults.  Oral sleep apnea impedes restorative sleep, which experts are now determining to be the root cause of so many mental, emotional, and physical […]

E452 When Jane Schinasi was in her early twenties, her little brother was diagnosed with a rare cancer. She speaks to how this changed her life, and prompted her to create her foundation Hug Back, making socially and environmentally engaged films, including Tiger’s Boxer, inspired by her brother’s struggle against all odds. For more information […]