Humankind on Public Radio

We visit a shelter at Seattle’s Mission for a rich exchange with a formerly homeless man who feels the spiritual care he received from mental health workers helped him develop the ability to transition into housing. We hear from a social worker, Larry Clum, who explores what it means to companion homeless people without an intent to “fix” their problem. Also, several chaplains reflect in-depth on...

David Freudberg, host of Humankind public radio, announces a new podcast on the fascinating practice of “spiritual care”: stories of caregivers (chaplains, nurses, social workers, etc.) who provide nonsectarian support for people in need and sometimes in distress.

A simple, 15-minute relaxation exercise.

Most people in metropolitan areas face choices when we travel -- to go by car or to use public transit? These decisions have a huge impact on our wallets, on the environment and on our quality of life. (Part 4)

Most people in metropolitan areas face choices when we travel -- to go by car or to use public transit? These decisions have a huge impact on our wallets, on the environment and on our quality of life. (Part 3)

Most people in metropolitan areas face choices when we travel -- to go by car or to use public transit? These decisions have a huge impact on our wallets, on the environment and on our quality of life. (Part 2)

Most people in metropolitan areas face choices when we travel -- to go by car or to use public transit? These decisions have a huge impact on our wallets, on the environment and on our quality of life. (Part 1)

We examine a fascinating new model of health care: integrative medicine. (Part 4)

We examine a fascinating new model of health care: integrative medicine. (Part 3)

We examine a fascinating new model of health care: integrative medicine. (Part 2)

We examine a fascinating new model of health care: integrative medicine. (Pt. 1)

A lively profile of "Granny D," (Mrs. Doris Haddock of Dublin, New Hampshire) famous for her 14-month walk across the United States to promote campaign finance reform. (Part 2)

A lively profile of "Granny D," (Mrs. Doris Haddock of Dublin, New Hampshire) famous for her 14-month walk across the United States to promote campaign finance reform. (Part 1)

This broadcast explores one of the most basic questions facing our democracy: who may participate? (Part 2)

This broadcast explores one of the most basic questions facing our democracy: who may participate? (Part 1)

We hear from veterans who wrestle with healing from “moral injury” which occurs after a violation of conscience, based on events they witnessed or participated in while on military duty.

In time for Veterans Day, we hear profiles of American soldiers who, after military duty, returned home to face another battle – the effects of Post- Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

The Power of Nonviolence seeks deep solutions to this vexing problem. We turn to wisdom teachings across our great spiritual traditions for guidance -- and inspiration -- on how the lasting wounds can be healed. (Part 6)

The Power of Nonviolence seeks deep solutions to this vexing problem. We turn to wisdom teachings across our great spiritual traditions for guidance -- and inspiration -- on how the lasting wounds can be healed. (Part 5)

Turning to wisdom teachings across our great spiritual traditions, we discover guidance -- and inspiration -- on how the lasting wounds can be healed. (Part 4)

In this episode of Humankind, we turn to wisdom teachings across our great spiritual traditions for guidance -- and inspiration -- on how the lasting wounds can be healed. (Part 3)

In this episode of Humankind, we turn to wisdom teachings across our great spiritual traditions for guidance -- and inspiration -- on how the lasting wounds can be healed. (Part 2)

In this episode of Humankind, we turn to wisdom teachings across our great spiritual traditions for guidance -- and inspiration -- on how the lasting wounds can be healed. (Part 1)

In this episode of Humankind, hear nuclear experts pro and con, an emergency room physician, and a variety of voices telling the story of a controversial reactor in Vermont. Part 1 of 2.

A no-holds-barred look at the stressful conditions in which many nurses work: the long hours, the emotional toll, the rapid pace, and the way that technology and institutional practices can make it hard to form a caring bond with patients. (Part 4)