In this opener episode Dr. Nguyen explains the premise of the show and the importance of asking the question of "what makes us human."   

She explores the qualities and struggles that distinguish our human existence and make us who we are.

In this opener episode Dr. Nguyen explains the premise of the show and the importance of asking the question of "what makes us human." She explores the qualities and struggles that distinguish our human existence and make us who we are.

What makes us human?  Why ask and how do we live the question?

What does it mean to be human? What do we make of this life? How do we hurt, and heal, one another? What does it take to love? What does it cost to hate? How do we stay fully alive to our humanity? How do we find the means to behold beauty and kindness? How do we live fully and authentically?
Through this series of intimate, thought-provoking conversations, you will have a chance to reflect on questions about survival, fulfillment, connection, living and dying well. We encounter a deep place of questioning and, ultimately, awaken toward the powerful questions and ambitions that lay unbidden in our daily existence.
Dr. Nguyen brings 25 years of engagement with trauma survivors, refugees of war and persecution, immigrants from all over the world, and patients from all walks of life. As with her work, this show is an opportunity to explore the meaning of being alive and to support people in the ambition toward a life fully lived.

Society & Culture

Philosophy

What does it mean to be human? What do we make of this life? How do we hurt, and heal, one another? What does it take to love? What does it cost to hate? How do we stay fully alive to our humanity? How do we find the means to behold beauty and kindness? How do we live fully and authentically? Through this series of intimate, thought-provoking conversations, you will have a chance to reflect on questions about survival, fulfillment, connection, living and dying well. We encounter a deep place of questioning and, ultimately, awaken toward the powerful questions and ambitions that lay unbidden in our daily existence. Dr. Nguyen brings 25 years of engagement with trauma survivors, refugees of war and persecution, immigrants from all over the world, and patients from all walks of life. As with her work, this show is an opportunity to explore the meaning of being alive and to support people in the ambition toward a life fully lived.

Share What makes us human? Why ask and how do we live the question?

Sign up to save your podcasts

What makes us human? Why ask and how do we live the question?

What makes us human? Why ask and how do we live the question?

More shows like On Living

Breaking Banks

Getting In: A College Coach Conversation

Express Yourself!

The Forbes Factor - Your Secret to health, wealth & happiness!

The Sexy Lifestyle with Carol and David

Cat Talk Radio

The Sexy Lifestyle with Carol and David

The Insider's Edge To Real Estate Investing

Fearlessly Authentic

Men’s Therapy Podcast