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 […]