Frank Rich has been the head theater critic for the New York Times, is a writer at large for New York Magazine, and as a creative consultant for HBO, has helped bring the fan-favorite TV show Veep to life. Since he has been both a professional critic and professional creative, he has a unique perspective on evaluating your work, trusting your instincts, and the art of staying true to yourself.To become a patron and help this program continue producing Mood Altering Substance, go to www.patreon.com/hellohuman and pledge any amount.For more of Frank:Twitter: https://twitter.com/frankrichnyNew York Magazine: http://nymag.com/frank-rich/The New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/by/frank-richFor more of us:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hellohumans.co/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellohumans.co/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HelloHumans_coAnd if you’d like to buy us a coffee (or burrito) once a month to help us keep going, you can become a patron by going to https://www.patreon.com/hellohuman and making a pledge of any amount.

Shaun Galanos is the creator of The Love Drive and hosts The Love Drive Podcast. He's also one of my best friends. To become a patron and help this program continue producing Mood Altering Substance, go to www.patreon.com/hellohuman and pledge any amount.For more of Shaun:Website: www.thelovedrive.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelovedrive/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/DriveTheLoveFor more of us:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hellohumans.co/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellohumans.co/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HelloHumans_coAnd if you’d like to buy us a coffee (or burrito) once a month to help us keep going, you can become a patron by going to https://www.patreon.com/hellohuman and making a pledge of any amount.

Kute Blackson is an author, motivational speaker, and podcaster.To become a patron and help this program continue producing Mood Altering Substance, go towww.patreon.com/hellohumanand pledge any amount.For more of Kute:Website: http://kuteblackson.comFor more of us:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hellohumans.co/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellohumans.co/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HelloHumans_coAnd if you’d like to buy us a coffee (or burrito) once a month to help us keep going, you can become a patron by going to https://www.patreon.com/hellohumanand making a pledge of any amount.

Frank Ostaseski is an internationally respected Buddhist teacher and visionary co-founder of the Zen Hospice Project, and founder of the Metta Institute. Frank has personally been with thousands of people as they were dying in his hospice work, and considers the people he helped his greatest teachers.To become a patron and help this program continue producing Mood Altering Substance, go to www.patreon.com/hellohuman and pledge any amount.For more of Frank:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frankostaseskiTwitter: https://twitter.com/fostaseskiWebsite: https://fiveinvitations.com/For more of us:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hellohumans.co/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellohumans.co/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HelloHumans_coAnd if you’d like to buy us a coffee (or burrito) once a month to help us keep going, you can become a patron by going to https://www.patreon.com/hellohuman and making a pledge of any amount.

Richard Pimentel is one of the most incredible and inspiring humans we have ever met. It is no surprise there is a movie based on his life. He was abandoned at birth, raised in poverty, a volunteer for a suicide mission in Vietnam, blown up during the celebration for him surviving the suicide mission, and then comes home and starts helping other disabled vets get employment and eventually helps co-write the Americans With Disabilities Act. He is a walking story of the power of resilience and what someone can do when they believe in themselves. Do not miss this episode and make sure to listen to the very end!To become a patron and help this program continue producing Mood Altering Substance, go to www.patreon.com/hellohuman and pledge any amount.For more of Richard:Movie: https://tinyurl.com/y8zjnpzcViral video: https://youtu.be/teUd1GB8kgUWebsite: http://www.miltwright.com/_richard_pimentelFor more of us:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hellohumans.co/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellohumans.co/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HelloHumans_coAnd if you’d like to buy us a coffee (or burrito) once a month to help us keep going, you can become a patron by going to https://www.patreon.com/hellohuman and making a pledge of any amount.

Sam headed over to Patreon headquarters to talk with CEO and incredible musician Jack Conte. Jack spent his entire adult life as a working artist, figuring out ways to support himself doing what he loves. He took that up a notch and created Patreon, a membership platform that helps thousands of creators (including us) find ways to support themselves and build relationships with their audience.To become a patron and help this program continue producing Mood Altering Substance, go towww.patreon.com/hellohumanand pledge any amount.For more of Jack:Website: https://www.patreon.com/jackconteYoutube: https://www.instagram.com/jackconte/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackconte/For more of us:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hellohumans.co/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellohumans.co/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HelloHumans_coAnd if you’d like to buy us a coffee (or burrito) once a month to help us keep going, you can become a patron by going to https://www.patreon.com/hellohumanand making a pledge of any amount.

Back from his recent descent into the unmedicated underworld, Sam finally releases his conversation with the legendary Purple Pope, comedian, and podcaster, Duncan Trussell. Sam has been a Fan of Duncan for many years, so naturally, the conversation covers a wide range of topics about being human that Sam had always wanted to ask him. The conversation also features Duncan's famous mindbending rants, that can only come from the unique, psychedelic, far-out mind, of the one and only Duncan Trussell.The "official Interview" starts at 28:00, but we thought we'd leave the conversation as it was recorded.To become a patron and help this program continue producing Mood Altering Substance, go to www.patreon.com/hellohuman and pledge any amount.For more of Duncan:Website: http://www.duncantrussell.com/Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/duncan-trussell-family-hour/id350580455?mt=2&app=podcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/duncantrussell/For more of us:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hellohumans.co/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellohumans.co/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HelloHumans_coAnd if you’d like to buy us a coffee (or burrito) once a month to help us keep going, you can become a patron by going to https://www.patreon.com/hellohuman and making a pledge of any amount.

Meg worked on getting this interview for MONTHS. She emailed no less than four times, and in the internet world, that’s a lot of unanswered emails. Finally, a response came through: “Please check with me closer to the date.” We both just about died. Gloria Allred is one of our heroes. When we arrived at her offices in Los Angeles, Meg thanked her for taking the time to talk to us and Gloria said “I have to reward a woman with persistence.”Gloria Allred is the famed and extremely successful attorney most known for women’s rights cases, including the recent sexual harassment allegations leveled against President Trump, Bill Cosby, and Harvey Weinstein. Her work towards equal rights for women and minorities has changed laws, and lives. We invite you to watch the fantastic Netflix documentary about her, Seeing Allred.To become a patron and help this program continue producing Mood Altering Substance, go to www.patreon.com/hellohuman and pledge any amount.For more of Gloria:Website: https://www.gloriaallred.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gloria.allred/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LawyerAllred/For more of us:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hellohumans.co/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellohumans.co/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HelloHumans_coAnd if you’d like to buy us a coffee (or burrito) once a month to help us keep going, you can become a patron by going to https://www.patreon.com/hellohuman and making a pledge of any amount.

Sam talks with street artist, friend, and mentor Eddie Colla. To become a patron and help this program continue producing Mood Altering Substance, go to www.patreon.com/hellohuman and pledge any amount.For more of Eddie:Website: https://www.eddiecolla.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eddiecolla/Todays Shoutouts!Cam MacKellar music: http://cammackellar.comFor more of us:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hellohumans.co/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellohumans.co/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HelloHumans_coAnd if you’d like to buy us a coffee (or burrito) once a month to help us keep going, you can become a patron by going to https://www.patreon.com/hellohuman and making a pledge of any amount.

Sam talks with author, actress, and entrepreneur Tina Alexis Allen about finding your voice, healing, and living a great life no matter what you've been through. Check out Tina's book, Hiding Out: A Memoir of Drug, Deception, and Double Lives. To become a patron and help this program continue producing Mood Altering Substance, go to www.patreon.com/hellohuman and pledge any amount.For more of Tina:Website: http://tinaalexisallen.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Tina-Alexis-Allen-817235468404931/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tinaalexisallen/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TinaAlexisAllenTodays Shoutouts!Mercy Bell's music: https://mercybell.bandcamp.com/Tony's Tie Dyes: http://www.tonystiedyes.comFor more of us:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hellohumans.co/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellohumans.co/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HelloHumans_coAnd if you’d like to buy us a coffee (or burrito) once a month to help us keep going, you can become a patron by going to https://www.patreon.com/hellohumanand making a pledge of any amount.