Hey Human Podcast

E70 – Former Marine human Anthony Diggs is one of the founding members of Veterans Stand, first as communications director and then in a managerial role. Anthony was at the front line at Standing Rock, along with thousands of other veterans, protecting those who had gathered for peaceful protest against the Dakota Pipeline. He’s also […]

E69 – Cuban human Niurka D’Amour (Nikky) was born in 1969, in Havana. Her family witnessed the revolution, led by Fidel Castro, ousting Batista. Castro implemented the change from capitalism to socialism in the country but at a great cost to Cuba’s citizens. As a young woman, Niurka fled to the United States from her […]

E68 – End Slavery Tennessee human rights advocate human Jill Rutter is the Director of Community Outreach for End Slavery Tennessee (EndSalveryTN.org) and an advocate for human rights. She’s on a mission to stop human trafficking and most especially to stop the sex trafficking trade. In 2016, the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children estimated that 1 in 6 […]

E67 – Comedian human Aaron Weaver began his stand-up career in Chicago where his dark and absurd comedy and quirky point-of-view quickly garnered him attention. Since moving to LA in 2013, he was named one of Comedy Central’s “Comics to Watch” as well as being named one of Last Comic Standing’s “Top 100 Comedians,” and […]

E66 – Serial podcast witness human Asia McClain Chapman (better known as Asia McClain) was the sole alibi for Adnan Syed’s defense in the murder trial of Hae Min Lee. Made famous by the Serial podcast, Asia was thrust into the middle of the world’s debate as to whether or not Adnan, convicted of the crime and serving a life […]

E65 – Police scientist human Michael Wood, Jr. is a former Baltimore police officer and Marine veteran. He is a national leader on activism for criminal justice reform. He is the CEO of Veterans Stand and on the board of Civilian Led Policing. Michael first garnered attention when, after learning of the Freddie Gray verdict […]

E64 – Crooner artist human Emily West is at once an ingenue, demur and stoic, and a comedic firestorm you could liken to Lucille Ball or Carol Burnett. A woman of many faces and an especially extraordinary talent for singing, West has more than earned her performance stripes; touring, releasing critically acclaimed albums, placing 2nd on America’s […]

E63 – Hit songwriter human Marty Dodson is founder of SongTown (along with Clay Mills) and former youth pastor. His father battled addictions and shaped how Marty would raise his own children. Marty has written six #1 songs and has had cuts on over 100 albums. (1:03:34) For more information and links, visit: HeyHumanpodcast.com

E62 – Former nun human Cecelia Garmer was in the Dominican sisterhood. She shares the events from her childhood that shaped her destiny and her ultimate decision to leave the cloistered life for the “real” world. (1:30:57) For more information and links, visit: HeyHumanpodcast.com

E61 – Deep sea commercial diver/salvager human Ahmed Evans has gone to great depths working on various machines and has recovered all-but-lost items from sunken military vessels, boats, planes and cruise ships. He’s encountered all sorts of fantastic sea life and had a scare or two! (1:05:59) For more information and links visit: HeyHumanpodcast.com

E60 – His entire life, songwriter human A.J. Croce has heard the comparisons to his famous father, whom he lost to a plane crash when A.J. was two. He found his own voice from the start of his career, however, and has since released nine albums and has charted 17 Top 20 singles in Top 40, Americana, […]

E59 – Tech humanist human Kate O’Neill is a consultant, author and speaker. We talk about digital content, data privacy, wearables and cyborgs. She is founder and CEO of KO Insights and has been profiled and quoted in CNN Money, TIME, Forbes, USA Today, Men’s Journal, the BBC, etc. Her latest book, Pixels and Place: […]

E58 Former FBI BAU profiler human Dan Hodges was not only a profiler but also a hostage negotiator and counterintelligence officer. He currently is a private investigator. Dan shares stories from his files – discussing serial killers, spies and bank robbers. (56:49) For more information and links, please visit HeyHumanpodcast.com

E57 Fire walker human Lori Hudspeth is a Shaman, hypnotherapist, intuitive life consultant and minister. Her little piggies have walked over 1400 degree coals and she teaches other humans how to do the same! In the immortal words of Paris Hilton: “That’s hot!” (1:22:58) For more information and links, visit: HeyHumanpodcast.com

E56 – Hey Human host human Susan Ruth celebrates the one year anniversary for this podcast. Susan’s bestie, Ellen Sevier, turns the conversation to Susan and her journey so far. (1:22:31) For more information and links, visit: HeyHumanpodcast.com

E55 – Educator in the prison system human Harlan Pease teaches literature and composition courses at Nashville State Community College and in the Tennessee State prison system – at the Turney Center Industrial Complex. He’s no nonsense and the bar he sets doesn’t change for his students “on the outside” vs. those within the prison walls. He expects his every […]

E54 – Recovered from ED and best selling author human Jenni Schaefer graduated summa cum laude from Texas A&M University with a degree in biochemistry and was headed to medical school when she decided instead to move to Nashville to pursue singing and songwriting. It was in Nashville that she began to deal with the devastating consequences of an […]

E53 – Musical humans in the band The Dustbowl Revival have been making a name for themselves with a vibrant mix of vintage Americana sounds. Critics have proclaimed that this eclectic eight-piece “would have sounded utterly at home within the hallowed confines of Preservation Hall in New Orleans’ French Quarter” (Los Angeles Times) and their “upbeat, old-school, All-American sonic safaris […]

E52 – Child homelessness in Brazil shaped human Rozana McGrattan‘s young life. She was born into extreme poverty. Her memoir, Street Girl, follows her extraordinary life of homelessness, sickness, abuse, servitude, captivity and escape. Her sheer will to survive and to be something bigger than what was expected of her gave her Hope beyond the darkness of […]

E51 – Former Amish and little person human Katie Troyer was born into an Amish family in Ohio. She spent her entire life searching for something and, in her early forties, found it. As a little person and because of her small stature she felt isolated from the other Amish children. After a huge epiphany, Katie left the Amish […]

E50 – Osho Collective Spa and Wellness Center owner humans Gabrielle & Tony Caldwell had a long journey to find each other and then the had to maneuver the ups and downs of a Love and Business partnership. They’ve navigated Depression, Study, Meditation, Martial Arts, Growth, Setback, Communication, Humor, Teaching, Silence, Tears and Patience together. (1:23:31) […]

E49 – Little Light of Mine human Sheri Kendrick shines light in dark places. She’s been taking photos professionally since 1999 but in 2006 a shift in focus came to her, thus beginning what would become her most important body of work. Sheri, with her non-profit Little Light of Mine, began taking photographs of terminally ill […]

E48 – Tourette Syndrome and OCD is something human Ryan Rado has dealt with every day since he was a young child. All grown up, he’s a phenomenal painter, writer and punk musician. He’s still dealing with the tics and compulsions but he’s achieving much success in the creative world.   (1:20:32) For more information […]

E47 – Author human Barton Green‘s literary skill has been employed by such heavyweights as boxing champ Evander Holyfield, platinum recording artist Steven Curtis Chapman, “Heartbreak Hotel” composer, Mae Boren Axton, Italian film star Isabelle Adriani, British diplomat Sir Lionel Luckhoo, and the Bishop of Rome, Pope Francis I. He is currently penning the Frances […]

E46 – Veteran and reality star human Luke Pell is an artist-songwriter and all around interesting guy. Sociology, humanity, self-discovery and growth are at the forefront of his adventures in life. (1:16:11) For more information and links visit: HeyHumanpodcast.com