In this episode, Nuki sits down with Ah Ra — yogi, Capoeira Angola teacher, musician, and practitioner of ancient healing arts — for a powerful conversation on what it truly means to be human.

Ah Ra shares his perspective that beneath identity and form lies pure consciousness, and that it is through our interaction with the world around us — people, environment, movement, and experience — that we become human.

Together, they explore embodiment, awareness, ancient wisdom, and the relationship between spirit and the physical world.

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

Where you can find Prof AhRa

@rootsyoga.life

https://www.rootsyoga.life/

In this third part of their Belief Systems series, Nuki and Cav dive deeper into how beliefs are formed — and how often they are unconsciously inherited from the world around us.

As the conversation becomes more intricate and personal, they explore the difference between beliefs formed through personal experience and those shaped by conditioning, influence, and repetition. They reflect on how awareness can help us recognize when we are living from our own beliefs — or simply following patterns we've absorbed over time.

Together, they discuss the role of questioning, self-reflection, and emotional experience in shaping belief systems, and how becoming conscious of these patterns can open the path to greater clarity and authenticity.

Through continued exploration and honest dialogue, Nuki and Cav deepen their journey into belief, identity, and what it means to consciously shape our human experience.

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

In this second part of their Belief Systems series, Nuki and Cav continue exploring how beliefs shape our reality and influence the way we experience life.

This time, the conversation becomes more personal, as they begin sharing their own evolving belief systems and the experiences that have shaped them. Together, they reflect on how beliefs are not fixed, but constantly evolving through awareness, curiosity, and lived experience.

As the discussion unfolds, they explore how meaning is created, how personal truth develops over time, and how questioning what we believe can open the door to deeper understanding.

Through personal reflection and shared curiosity, Nuki and Cav continue navigating the ever-changing landscape of belief, meaning, and the human experience.

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

In this episode, Nuki sits down with Francie Fishman, mentor and embodiment guide, to explore the powerful connection between voice, confidence, and the human experience.

Francie works with individuals to help them reconnect with their authentic voice through embodiment, somatic awareness, and emotional healing. Together, they dive into what it means to be human — moving beyond labels and identities, and learning to embrace all emotions, even the ones we often resist.

They explore how suppressed emotions can keep us stuck, and how loving and fully feeling those experiences can become a gateway to growth and self-expression. Francie also shares how the voice itself can act as a portal — unlocking confidence, authenticity, and deeper self-connection.

This conversation is a gentle yet powerful reminder that when we reconnect with our voice, we reconnect with who we truly are.

From the What Makes Us Human podcast — conversations exploring identity, embodiment, and the human experience.

In this episode, Nuki and Cav begin a new series exploring one of the most fundamental aspects of the human experience — belief systems.

Together, they unpack how beliefs are formed through personal experience, influence, and meaning-making. From religion and atheism to philosophy, stories, and everyday life, they explore how each individual creates their own framework for understanding the world.

Through personal reflections and shared curiosity, Nuki and Cav begin laying the foundation for a deeper exploration of belief, meaning, and the evolving human perspective.

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

In this third part of their March Equinox series, Nuki and Cav go deeper into the spiritual calendar they are creating — one that follows the movement of the Sun through the zodiac and invites a more conscious way of living.

Rather than filling months with goals, tasks, or resolutions, they introduce a simple yet powerful practice: one question per month.

Starting from the March Equinox and the energy of Aries, the question becomes “Who am I?” — repeated daily for 30 days as a way to explore identity, awareness, and self-discovery.

Then, as the energy shifts into Taurus, the focus moves to grounding and support, with the next question: “What supports me?”

Together, Nuki and Cav discuss repetition, reflection, emotional awareness, and how asking the same question each day can gradually reveal deeper layers of the self. The goal is simplicity — a gentle, consistent practice that aligns you with natural cycles and supports your journey of self-mastery.

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

In this episode, Nuki sits down with Dr. Martha Eddy, an international leader in Somatic Movement Education and Therapy, to explore a powerful and often overlooked dimension of the human experience — the body.

With over 30 years of work in movement, embodied cognition, and BodyMind integration, Dr. Eddy brings a unique perspective on what it truly means to be human. Together, they explore how movement shapes awareness, how the body influences emotions and cognition, and why embodiment is essential for connection, wellbeing, and growth.

Through this thoughtful conversation, Dr. Eddy shares her insights on the BodyMind connection, the role of movement in human development, and how reconnecting with the body can deepen our understanding of ourselves and others.

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

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

https://drmarthaeddy.com/

https://dynamicembodiment.org/

https://www.movingforlife.org/

In this episode, Nuki sit down with Lyson for a real and honest conversation about awareness, discipline, and the gap between intention and action.

They explore why so many people fall into repetitive cycles — chasing results without truly valuing the lifestyle required to sustain them. From fitness and habits to identity and personal values, the discussion highlights the importance of building awareness and creating a clear vision for your life.

Lyson shares his perspective on breaking unconscious patterns, questioning external influences, and taking full responsibility for the direction of your life.

Because at some point, the question becomes simple:

Do you actually know what you want — and are you willing to live it?

✨ From the What Makes Us Human podcast — conversations on growth, awareness, and the reality of being human.

In this episode, Nuki and Cav sit down with their guest Dave for a simple yet profound conversation about what it means to be human.

Starting with the question “What makes you human?”, the dialogue unfolds into reflections on stillness, intuition, and the importance of listening to the heart as a compass for life. Dave shares his perspective on trusting instinct, finding clarity through silence, and keeping life simple in a world that often feels noisy and complicated.

Together, they explore the relationship between soul, spirit, and body — and how moments of quiet, nature, and reflection can reconnect us with what truly matters.

Sometimes the deepest wisdom is also the simplest.

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

In this episode, Nuki sits down with Ru Mackenzie, who describes himself simply as “a man exploring life.” Yet through years of personal growth, awareness, and lived experience, he has dedicated his work to helping others reconnect with themselves — physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

Together, they explore what it really means to be human: navigating stress, understanding the nervous system, and remembering the deeper awareness beyond our thoughts and identities. The conversation moves through themes of love, consciousness, self-connection, and the modern world’s growing sense of disconnection.

At the heart of it all is a simple idea: when we reconnect with ourselves, what naturally flows outward is love.

From the What Makes Us Human podcast — conversations exploring consciousness, connection, and the journey of self-discovery.