Being Human

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/   This week's guest, Connie Zweig, Ph. D., is a retired psychotherapist, author, and speaker whose recent book highlights the unique opportunity for healing and spiritual growth during 'the afternoon of life'. Connie's distinguished career highlights her unwavering commitment and passion for facilitating wisdom circles and spiritual shadow work groups, offering a transformative approach to navigating the later stages of life. We discuss: Connie's early experience with Transcendental Meditation The Shadow of the Guru The peril of taking spirituality out of psychology The dangers of spiritual bypass Ageing as a spiritual practice Links: Connie's Website Connie's Books

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/   This week's guest is Alex Soojung-Kim Pang, an author and consultant who has emerged as a leading advocate for the four-day workweek. Alex dismantles traditional work paradigms, presenting compelling arguments for shorter work hours backed by scientific studies and real-world applications. His unique insights stem from a blend of personal heritage, scholarly exploration, and a deep belief in redefining the future of work. We discuss: Sticking to 4 days when the going gets tough How to make it work in practice Why workaholics succeed (for a while) Work until 2 *and* keep your lunch hour The unlikely innovation boon of the 4-day week Links: 4 Day Week Global Website Alex's Books

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/   This week's guest is Samantha Fey, a former literature teacher who, after making a series of uncanny predictions about the lives of those close to her, could no longer ignore the psychic gifts. Encouraged by her boss and a visiting priest, she followed her heart to become a professional intuitive and author. In 2022, she published The Awake Dreamer, a call to engage with our dreams as a source of insight and inspiration. We discuss: Napoleon Hill's Commission of the Wise How to Lucid Dream Coming out of the spiritual closet Evidence of Global Consciousness Having fun with 'micro manifesting' Links: Samantha's Website Listen here, or watch here.

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/   This week's guest is Jonathan Hunt-Glassman, CEO of Oar Health, a seasoned executive with over 15 years of experience in the healthcare industry, including strategic leadership roles at Humana, Optum, and Bain & Company, that decided to use his personal journey in overcoming addiction to make a meaningful impact in the way people approach Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) treatment. His approach to recovery emphasizes the possibility of improvement at any stage and the importance of exploring a broad spectrum of help options. He challenges the orthodoxy of 'sobriety or nothing' and advocates for varied and numerous treatment possibilities, including medication, peer support, therapy, and professional behaviour modification, promoting a message of hope and the potential for a brighter future for those struggling with addiction, especially not ready to quit completely. We discuss: Managing his disorder while keeping down a job First experience with Naltrexone The 'miracle' effect Starting Oar Health His message for those with Alcohol Use Disorder Links: OAR Health

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/   This week's guest is Michael André Ford, an American Angel Intuitive who helps people meet, hear and see angels. I'll be honest: This conversation took me way out of my comfort zone. When I started this podcast, I committed myself to breaking open the range of topics we could discuss in a business context. I never expected that to include talking with angels! Michael is a highly compelling guest with scintillating tales of encounters with angels of all kinds. If you want to expand your notion of how this realm might operate and what's really going on in the fifth dimension, this is the episode for you. We discuss: Michael's first wild angel encounter The power of less thinking Meeting angels at the coffee shop Links: Listening to Angels - The Book Michael's Website

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/   This week's guest is Dr. Chris Fuzie, a former police officer with a unique perspective on leadership. He is also the author of multiple books on this topic, including his latest, 'Liminal Space'. Having had more than his fair share of hair-raising moments, Chris explores leadership and followership dynamics within high-pressure environments. His premise is that we all must develop outstanding leadership and followership capabilities, regardless of position in any formal hierarchy. We discuss: Confronting armed assailants Intellgient disobeidence The Liminal Leader explained Using shapes in communication Tesselated behaviours Links: Liminal Space - The Book Dr. Fuzie's Website

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/   This week's guest is Josh Dickson, an accredited EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Consultant, accredited drugs and alcohol counsellor, and an exciting innovator in trauma healing. Josh is the clinical director of the Resurface programme, which uses surfing as a core element in developing new positive resources for those with a traumatic history. His approach is grounded in the belief that engaging with the natural elements and participating in challenging physical activities like surfing can significantly enhance mental health and emotional well-being. We discuss: Flow state: what it is and is not Flow state and therapy Surfing and trauma release Teaching resilience to kids Flow state vs drug-assisted therapy Links: Resurface Resurface's Instagram Page Josh's LinkedIn Page

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/   This week's guest is Betsy Polatin, author of Humanual - A Manual for Being Human - and former professor of the Alexander Technique at Boston University College of Fine Arts. Betsy's work combines movement principles and anatomical knowledge to foster self-awareness, resilience, and holistic healing, helping individuals overcome traumas and stress for enhanced personal growth and well-being We discuss: How not to ground The Spirit-Mind-Body Why we get traumatised Dealing with trauma Why we need to go beyond 'techniques' Links: Betsy's Website Humanual: A Manual for Being Human - The Book

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/   This week's guest is Wendy D'Andrea, a professor of psychology at The New School in New York, where she specializes in trauma and psychobiology. She also works with Bessel van der Kolk (The Body Keeps the Score) at The Trauma Research Foundation as its Chief Science Officer. Wendy's career began early, working with sexual assault survivors. She has gone on to become a researcher of extraordinary breath, having studied widely across the psychobiological effects of trauma to a panoply of trauma treatments at the individual and community levels. We discuss: Her challenging childhood as a carer Working with assault survivors Trauma-informed sports Psychedelics and integration The psychobiology of trauma Links: The Trauma Research Foundation The New School Trauma and Affective Psychophysiology Lab  

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/   This week's guest is Greg Wrenn, an associate English professor at James Madison University, blending climate science with literary studies. His book, "Mothership: A Memoir of Wonder and Crisis" explores healing from complex PTSD through connecting with nature, psychedelic plants, and the beauty of endangered coral reefs. Greg's approach is deeply intertwined with his appreciation for the natural world, which he looks to as a source of recovery and understanding. His work reflects a journey of personal healing, advocating for ecological compassion and mental wellness through a unique fusion of his academic focus and individual experiences. We discuss: Awakening to an abusive childhood The trap of therapy First Ayahuasca ceremony Integration of the psychedelic experience New freedom Links: Mothership - The Book Dreamglade Center