Sahu - What Makes Us Human

In this episode, Nuki sits down with Olivia Maxwell, whose work bridges psychology and soul-based healing, to explore what it means to be human while staying connected to something greater than ourselves.

Beginning with the question of what makes us human, the conversation opens into a deeper exploration of who we are beneath our conditioning, how we connect with our higher selves, and how we bring that connection into our everyday human experience. Olivia shares insights from her own journey towards greater centredness and balance, and how she helps others navigate that same process.

Through practices such as breathwork and working with the Akashic Records, we explore different ways of deepening self-understanding, reconnecting with ourselves, and bringing the spiritual and the human into greater harmony.

From the What Makes Us Human podcast — conversations exploring consciousness, meaning, and the human experience.

You can connect with Olivia at:

https://oliviamaxwell.com.au/

In this episode, Nuki sits down with Tanja Lee, CEO of The Evolution Agents and NeuroChangeSolutions consultant, to explore consciousness, human potential, and what it means to become a conscious creator of our lives.

Together, they dive into the patterns and behaviours that often run unconsciously, exploring how awareness can help us recognise our programming and create new ways of thinking, feeling, and acting. Drawing on her experience facilitating personal and organisational transformation, Tanja shares insights into the process of change and the potential we all have to move beyond our conditioned ways of being.

Through personal experiences and shared perspectives, they explore the power of self-awareness, the possibility of change, and the realisation that perhaps we are capable of much more than we think.

From the What Makes Us Human — conversations exploring consciousness, meaning, and the human experience.

You can find Tanja at www.theevolutionagents.com

In this episode, Nuki sits down with spiritual teacher Carolyn Marie Yakopich to explore consciousness, embodiment, feminine energy, and the journey of awakening to a deeper sense of self.

Carolyn shares her personal practices of meditation and sacred feminine embodiment, and how they have helped her reconnect with her inner power, intuition, and connection to Earth and the stars. She also takes us into her spiritual pilgrimages through Egypt, exploring the energy and ancient wisdom she encounters in sacred places.

Together, they explore what it means to awaken, reconnect with our deeper nature, and experience love as a force within us.

From the What Makes Us Human podcast — conversations exploring consciousness, connection, and the human experience.

You can connect with Carolyn and know more about her pilgrimages to Egypt here:

www.soulawakeningschool.com/service

In this solo episode, Nuki reflects on a deeply personal season of healing and the inner shifts that have transformed the way he experiences life.

Through meditation, self-inquiry, and lived experience, he explores the power of the heart, the role of inner awareness, and why true healing begins from within rather than through external circumstances. As the conversation unfolds, Nuki shares how reconnecting with love, presence, and his inner world has changed the way he approaches growth, resilience, and the challenges of everyday life.

This is an honest reflection on healing, consciousness, and discovering a deeper source of peace that isn't dependent on what happens around us.

From the What Makes Us Human podcast — reflections on consciousness, healing, and the human experience.

You can connect with Nuki at nukicansella.com

In this solo episode, Nuki reflects on one of the most profound shifts in his journey of self-awareness: discovering the observer behind the thinking mind.

Through meditation, curiosity, and quiet introspection, he shares how learning to observe his thoughts—rather than identify with them—has transformed the way he experiences himself and the world. This is a personal reflection on consciousness, truth, and the freedom that comes from recognizing there is something deeper within us than the constant stream of thought.

Rather than offering answers, Nuki invites listeners into an exploration of awareness and the possibility of seeing life from a different perspective.

From the What Makes Us Human podcast — reflections on consciousness, self-awareness, and the human experience.

You can find Nuki at: nukicansella.com

In this episode, Nuki sits down with Dada Gunamuktananda, a yogi, meditation teacher, and longtime practitioner of Ananda Marga, to explore what it truly means to know yourself.

Drawing on more than three decades of meditation and spiritual practice, Dada shares how self-realization begins not by becoming someone new, but by remembering who we already are. Together, they explore consciousness, love, the human experience, and the timeless wisdom of meditation as a daily practice for returning to our center.

Inspired by the teachings of Shrii Shrii Anandamurti, this conversation offers a thoughtful perspective on inner transformation, presence, and the journey back to the authentic self.

From the What Makes Us Human podcast — conversations exploring consciousness, meaning, and the human experience.

You can connect to Dada at https://consciousfrontier.org/

In this second conversation with Dr. Martha Eddy, Nuki explores the profound relationship between the body, energy, and human awareness.

Drawing on decades of experience in somatic movement education, Dr. Eddy shares how movement can help us reconnect with ourselves, release stored patterns, and deepen our understanding of what it means to be fully human. Together, they explore the body's role as a vessel for experience, the connection between movement and energy, and how embodied practices can support healing, presence, and transformation.

This conversation also highlights Dr. Eddy's work through Dynamic Embodiment and Moving For Life, offering a practical and inspiring perspective on living with greater awareness through the wisdom of the body.

From the What Makes Us Human podcast — conversations exploring consciousness, movement, and the human experience.

You can find Dr. Martha Eddy and his work here:

https://drmarthaeddy.com/

https://dynamicembodiment.org/

https://www.movingforlife.org/

In this episode, Nuki sits down with Sue Bromley, NeuroChange Solutions consultant and facilitator, for a powerful conversation on transformation, awareness, and what it truly means to change.

Together, they explore the relationship between the conscious and subconscious mind, the patterns and behaviours that shape our lives, and the role awareness plays in creating lasting change. Sue shares insights from her work helping people navigate personal transformation, offering practical perspectives on how we can become more conscious of our thoughts, habits, and the stories we live by.

A thoughtful conversation on growth, self-awareness, and the human capacity to evolve.

From What Makes Us Human — conversations exploring consciousness, meaning, and the human experience.

You can connect with Sue Bromley here:

www.suebromley.com.au

www.linkedin.com/in/suebromley

Instagram: @suebromleyncs

In this solo episode, Nuki shares his personal journey of exploring the body's energy centers and how this practice has transformed the way he understands himself and the world around him.

Drawing from his own experiences with meditation, awareness, and self-inquiry, he reflects on the role of the chakras as guides for personal growth, connection, and inner balance. Moving through each energy center, Nuki offers his interpretation of their meaning and how becoming aware of them has helped him feel more grounded, authentic, compassionate, and empowered.

This is not a lesson or a doctrine, but a personal exploration of what becomes possible when we turn our attention inward and reconnect with the deeper aspects of ourselves.

From the What Makes Us Human podcast — reflections on consciousness, self-awareness, and the human experience.

In this episode, Nuki sits down with Jana Roemer — astrologer, Yoga Nidra practitioner, and lifelong student of nature’s wisdom — for a thought-provoking conversation on consciousness, connection, and the stories we tell about ourselves and the world around us.

Together, they explore humanity’s relationship with nature, astrology, time, and the search for meaning. Jana shares her perspective on living in harmony with natural cycles, reconnecting with the wisdom that exists all around us, and questioning the assumptions that shape our understanding of reality.

A reflective conversation on awareness, curiosity, truth, and remembering our place within something greater than ourselves.

Jana has also generously shared a complimentary Astro Nidra practice with our community. In this guided journey, she explores the embryonic development of the thyroid, arms, hands, and fingertips, while reflecting on the dual nature of human experience and our connection to community through the quantum field. You can access the resource through the link below.

https://attunetothemoon.sellfy.store/p/gemini-astro-nidra-quantum-community-2020-01/