How Humans Work Podcast

Jan 27 2025 50 ep. 58 mins
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The How Humans Work Podcast seeks to deepen our connection to the things that make us human through honest conversations. Our adventure is into the labyrinths of human nature, for in a time of constant change and complexity, understanding ourselves and our relationships is more important than ever. Consider yourself invited to dive deep with Jef Szi—author, renaissance acupuncturist, and host of the How Humans Work Podcast. Each episode is a journey into the heart of human experience, offering insights that resonate and inspire. From the deeply personal to the studied and insightful, discover the stories that shape us all with Jef's unique blend of empathy, curiosity, and wisdom that highlights the knowledge of his guests.

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#45: Christine Olivia Hernandez - The Ancestral Heart

Jan 27 2025 53 mins  
Episode SummaryAuthor, healer, and ceremonialist Christine Olivia Hernandez joins the show for an in-depth conversation on the transformative power of gratitude, the wisdom that flows out of Mayan traditions, and the gifts to the heart and body in cacao. Through the lens of her newest book, Remember Your Roots, we dive into the relevance and importance of ancestral lineages, person

#44: Deb Dana - The Polyvagal Connection

Dec 04 2024 62 mins  
Episode SummaryDeb Dana L.C.S.W. joins the How Humans Work Podcast to illuminate how our nervous systems dance between the ancient survival responses and the instinct to be in states of connection and safety. As an author, renowned Polyvagal Theory lecturer, Deb expertly and compassionately guides us through the ins-and-outs of Polyvagal Theory (PVT), and how it can help us find a

#43: Jai Uttal - Hanuman's Ripples

Nov 28 2024 104 mins  
Episode SummaryThe storied and kind-hearted Jai Uttal drops into the show for an extended conversation about music, monkey gods, gurus, India, sobriety, family, and ultimately the spiritual path of healing through love. We begin with an exploration of Jai’s current practice of hyper-local kindness in a world where that resource is becoming increasingly scarce. From there we dive

Bonus Episode #09: Reflections on Alpha Masculinity

Nov 17 2024 22 mins  
In this snap, bonus episode, show host Jef Szi riffs on what he is calling, 'Alpha Masculinity,' as it emerges alongside Donald Trump election to a second presidential term. In his eclectic style, Jef begins the show sharing his experience on a beautiful November night in San Francisco and going to see Leif Vollebekk in concert with his wife. Contrasting that with the pre-show UFC

#42: Chris Skidmore - Eros, Psyche and The Golden Ass

Oct 12 2024 58 mins  
Episode SummaryIn episode 42, we take a deep dive into the realm of myth with insightful and heartfelt Chris Skidmore. As an astrologer, psychotherapist and host of the On the Souls Terms Podcast, Chris helps illuminate the meaning and embedded knowledge hidden inside the 1800 year old Roman novel: The Golden Ass. This text is where the first telling of The Marriage of Eros and Psy

#41: Erin Gilmore - On Truth and Becoming

Sep 12 2024 65 mins  
Episode SummaryIn this next adventure into our Systems of Knowledge theme, the highly relatable and beautifully honest Erin Gilmore joins the podcast. This conversation explores how various teachings are points of refuge and healing as we make our way on the path adulting. Erin opens up about her journey with ADHD and the knowledges that have helped her. Specifically, how how the p

#40: Alice Treves - The 9 Negative Thinking Habits

Aug 12 2024 67 mins  
Episode SummaryAlice Treves is seasoned psychotherapist with a background in Hakomi, CBT, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Psychedelic Assisted Therapy. This is her second time joining the podcast. She and Jef Szi have been together for 27 years and have two daughters.In this episode we dive into The 9 Negative Thinking Habits, a CBT framework* Alice uses as part of her therapy p

#39: Dr. Scott Schmidt - Navigating the Inevitable

Jul 12 2024 53 mins  
Episode Summary:Dr. Scott Schmidt joins the podcast to share his knowledge about caring for those with serious illness and those who are in the dying process. As a medical doctor with an expansive background in Emergency Medicine, Hospice Care, and now as a leader in the Primary Palliative Care field, Scott invites us to consider how we go about the realities that surround end-of-l

#38: Jeffrey Weisberg — The Work of Repairing Harm

May 12 2024 62 mins  
Episode SummaryIn The Work of Repairing Harm, the warm-hearted Jeffrey Weisberg joins the podcast for a rich and moving conversation about his experience with Peacebuilding and Restorative Justice practices. As the Executive Director and co-founder of the River Phoenix Center for Peacebuilding, Jeffrey shares his perspective and insight on the incredible value these practices have

#37: Fu Schroeder - Leaping Into the Yellow River

Mar 07 2024 65 mins  
Episode #37 SummarySenior Zen Dharma teacher, Fu Schroeder, sits down with Jef Szi for a heart-felt and mind-opening exploration of Zen Buddhism. As a System of Knowledge, Zen is one of the great wisdom lineages—handed down across centuries and into the lap of Fu in the 1970’s.This delightful conversation offers our community a nourishing encounter with a Zen elder—a holder o