Solving the Riddle of Being Human
by Sah D'Simone
If you're feeling confused about what it means to be human, this podcast is for you. Join visionary spiritual leader and global humanitarian Sah D'Simone as he explores life's profound questions with the world's most influential and thought-provoking pioneers of human experience. Together, they unravel the mysteries of being human, offering an invitation to rethink what it means to live with purpose, courage, and heart.
Episodes
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Queer Survival: How AIDS Changed Everything (& What Gen Z Needs to Know) - with Jim Cartwright
"I'm passionate about collaboration between the generations. We have things to learn from you and you have things to learn from us."Sah is joined by queer elder Jim Cartwright to take listeners on a powerful journey through the AIDS crisis, exploring both its devastating impact and the unexpected...
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Healing Behind Bars: The Journey of 'The 50’ - with Brenton Gieser
“It only takes 2% of us to change the entire world.” Sah is joined by Brenton Gieser, the filmmaker behind “The 50,” a documentary about 50 incarcerated men who became substance abuse counselors while in the prison system, for a rich discussion highlighting themes of healing, transformation, and...
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Grief as Revolution: Reclaiming Our Right to Feel - with J.S. Park
“Permission to grieve is permission to be human.”Sah is joined by hospital chaplain and author Joon (J.S.) Park to explore the profound art of sitting with suffering in a world obsessed with quick fixes. Drawing from his extensive experience at a Level 1 Trauma Center, J.S. shares the wisdom he's...
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Embracing the Void Space - with Tracee Stanley
"In the liminal space and that space of doing nothing, there's magic that can happen there."Sah and meditation teacher Tracee Stanley explore the radical power of rest in a world obsessed with productivity. As the bestselling author of "Radiant Rest" and "The Luminous Self," Tracee shares how...
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Making Art Out of Chaos: A Spiritual Rebel's Guide - with James McCrae
"Poetry opens up the door for nuance."Sah and author James McCrae dive into a raw exploration of how creativity can transform our darkest moments into profound revelations. As the founder of Sunflower Club and creator of viral "meme poetry," James shares how humor and artistic expression became…
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The Scientist Who Saw Too Much: Inside Big Pharma's Biggest Secret - with Pamela Ryckman
"This story jumps the shark every moment."Sah and Emmy-winning producer Pamela Ryckman dive into the fascinating life of maverick scientist Candace Pert, whose groundbreaking discoveries bridged the worlds of neuroscience and spirituality. In her new book, Pamela reveals how Pert's research on...
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The Animist Approach to Being Human - with Daniel Foor
"The amount of suffering among the dead is really tremendous. And one of the cruelest things that the living do is internalize this reductionist materialist idea that when you die, you stop existing."Sah and ritualist Daniel Foor explore the profound ways our ancestors influence our lives, from...
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The Dream Revolution: Transform Your Life While You Sleep - with Kelly Sullivan Walden
"Our dreams are not just helping us problem-solve - they're helping us access our higher aptitudes, connect with departed loved ones, and have revelations that remind us we are spiritual beings."Sah is joined by renowned dream expert and bestselling author Kelly Sullivan Walden for a fascinating...
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Maps for the Soul: Navigating Life's Greatest Mysteries - with Dr. Miles Neale
"Life is a treacherous puzzle to try to solve with one quick stroke of genius."Sah is joined by Buddhist psychotherapist and visionary thinker Dr. Miles Neale for a mind-expanding exploration of life's greatest mysteries. As the author of "Return with Elixir: Four Maps for the Soul's Pilgrimage...
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Death Doula Diaries: Living Fiercely in the Face of Mortality - with Alua Arthur
"Our lives, as brief as they are, are absolutely perfect in the way that they roll out." Sah is joined by death doula and revolutionary wellness educator Alua Arthur for a powerful exploration of death, dying, and what it means to live fully in the face of our mortality. Known for transforming…
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Death Doesn't Exist: The Mind-Blowing Truth About What's Next - with Stephen Grey
"There is life after death. The truth is it's a gateway to eternity."Sah is joined by filmmaker Stephen Grey and near-death experience survivor Steve Kang to explore one of humanity's greatest mysteries—what happens after we die? Their groundbreaking documentary "After Death" has captivated...
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Your Cravings Are Trying to Save Your Life - with Luis Mojica
"The vibrations touched the parts of my body that had been violated, the parts that I had completely detached from. And it was like it kissed me back to life."Sah is joined by somatic healer and wellness revolutionary Luis Mojica as they uncover hidden truths about trauma, body intelligence, and...
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Decoding the Divine: Oracle Cards as Modern Day Prophecy - with Jennifer Sodini
"You are the embodiment of the mystical allure." — Jennifer SodiniSah is joined by Jennifer Sodini to explore mysticism, magic, and the creation of their collaborative project, the Modern Mythology Oracle Deck: Wisdom and Guidance from Reimagined Archetypes. From her grandmother's early influence...
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Holy Rebels: A New Recipe for Modern-Day Saints - with Lama Rod Owens
“Freedom is my capacity to respond to the world, to respond to everything, not just habitually react.” Join Sah D'Simone for an electrifying conversation with Lama Rod Owens, a trailblazing Buddhist teacher, minister, author, and activist. Together, they dive deep into the heart of what true...
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Creativity is the missing link to our healing - with Amie McNee
“Creativity is the way that we heal. It is the way that we alchemize a lot of our trauma into magic.”Sah D'Simone sits down with Creativity Coach, Author, Speaker, and Podcaster Amie McNee to explore the transformative power of creativity and art in our lives. This discussion dives deep into the...
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Facing Death, Finding Life: The Transformative Power of Compassion - with Peggy Kelley
"We're kind of just thrown into this gig, and we gotta make sense of it."In this enlightening episode, Sah D’Simone sits down with Peggy Kelley, the lead chaplain at Cedars-Sinai, to unravel the profound mysteries of being human. Together, they dive deep into the spiritual riddles we all face and...
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The Many Lives of Mama Love - with Lara Love Hardin
Ever wondered about the transformative power of restorative justice over punishment? Sah is joined by Lara Love Hardin, author of “The Many Lives of Mama Love,” to discuss topics such as incarceration, restorative justice, addiction, and coping with grief. Lara shares her personal experiences of...
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Disconnected: The Impact of Smartphone Addiction on Human Connection - with Shannon Algeo
Are you missing out on meaningful moments and genuine human connection because you’re obsessed with your phone? Sah is joined by best-selling author and psychologist Shannon Algeo to delve into smartphone addiction and its impact on in-person connections and personal fulfillment. They chat…
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Spiritually We: The Art of Relating & Connecting from the Heart - with Sah and Moun D’Simone
Ready to delve into the importance of inner work for connections? Sah and his sister, spiritual teacher, meditation guide, and artist Moun D’Simone, discuss the importance of friendship and relating from the heart. They explore themes from Sah’s new book, Spiritually, We, sharing their personal...
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Conflict is For Lovers - with Sah D’Simone
Ready to challenge your preconceived notions and explore the untapped potential within the realms of sacred friendship? This week, Sah unravels the essential art of navigating the conflicts within our connections, based on the sage wisdom in Chapter 4 of his upcoming book, Spiritually, We. Dive...
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How We Ended Racism - with Justin Michael Williams
Want to learn the keys to ending racism? Sah is joined by Grammy-nominated artist and best-selling author, Justin Michael Williams, to discuss the concept of ending racism and the possibility of a future without it, as explored in his new book, How We Ended Racism.They discuss…1. His book, How We...
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IntuWitchin - with Mia Magik
Ready to believe in the magic of nature? Sah is joined by author, speaker, and ambassador of ancient wisdom Mia Magik, to discuss her upcoming book, Intuition: Learn to Speak the Language of the Universe and Reclaim Your Inner Magic, and what you can learn from it.They chat about…1. The…
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Dare to Feel - with Alexandra Roxo
Ready to explore the practice of passionate living and deep feeling as a spiritual path of opening the heart? Sah is joined by Alexandra Roxo, artist, spiritual teacher, and bestselling author, to discuss her new book, Dare to Feel, and explore topics of intimacy, connection, healing the heart…
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Unlearning Colonial Methods of Psychology - with Dr. Jennifer Mullan
Are you curious about decolonizing your perspective on psychology? Sah is joined by Dr. Jennifer Mullan, Psy.D, aka the Rage Doctor and founder of Decolonizing Therapy to dig into her new book, Decolonizing Therapy: Oppression, Historical Trauma, and Politicizing Your Practice! and her…
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How to Be the Love You Seek - with Dr. Nicole LaPera
What if you could approach all relationships from a place of deep regulation? In this conversation, Sah D'Simone and Dr. Nicole LaPera, The Holistic Psychologist, discuss the somatic body-mind connection, her book, “How to Be the Love You Seek,” grief, impermanence, forgiveness, and the…
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Lessons From the Camino de Santiago: A 500-Mile, Father-Son Grief Pilgrimage
This week, Sah brings you a solocast sharing the spiritual lessons he learned while trekking with his father over 500 miles from France to Spain on the ancient and revered pilgrim's path, the Camino de Santiago.What began as an effort to process and honor the grief they were experiencing after…
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Revolution of the Soul - with Seane Corn
Want to learn from one of the greatest yoga teachers of our time? Sah is joined by internationally-acclaimed yoga teacher, author, public speaker, and activist Seane Corn, to discuss her book, Revolution of the Soul, how trauma affects the mind/body connection, and more.They chat…
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The Science of Spirituality - with Dr. Dawson Church
Want to understand the science behind why meditation works? Sah is joined by award-winning science writer Dr. Dawson Church to discuss how emotions influence our genetic expression, EFT tapping as a powerful treatment for PTSD and certain physical conditions, the measurable ways that meditation...
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People Are Mirrors - with Ian Paget
Want the hot tea behind being a social media star? Sah is joined by Broadway performer and TikTok star Ian Paget to chat about life on social media, the importance of friendship and human connection, navigating major life transitions, and more.Tune in as they discuss….1. Finding an environment…
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Grief, God, and the G-Spot - with Adriana Rizzolo
Ready to visit the intersection of sexuality and spirituality? Sah is joined by spiritual mentor, speaker, somatic healer, and adult sex educator Adriana Rizzolo, the founder of Body Temple Church, to discuss the deep connections between grief and sexuality.They get into…The transcendental...
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Unreasonable Hospitality - with Will Guidara
Curious about how hospitality can change your life? Sah is joined by Will Guidara—author of the National Bestseller Unreasonable Hospitality, and former co-owner of the hospitality group behind some of the biggest restaurant names in NYC— to discuss the lessons in service and leadership he has...
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How to Give Your Body a Voice - with Bryan Johnson
Join me for this week's podcast with Bryan Johnson, the founder of Blueprint, Zeroism, Kernel, OS Fund, Braintree Venmo and “world’s most measured human” to discuss his efforts to biohack human health and aging, what he’s learned by giving his body to a system of science and technology, and how…
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Confessions of the Provocative Soul - with Shiadanni
Curious to learn how your dreams can be portals for massive creativity? Join me for this week's podcast with Shiadanni; her dreams are transformative portals to a world of imagination, propelling her to create art that touches and inspires millions. Learn how she fearlessly faces depression with...
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From Homeless to Broadway Star - with Hailee Kaleem Wright
Curious about the extraordinary journey from homelessness to becoming a Broadway star? Join me as I delve into the inspiring story of the legendary Hailee Kaleem Wright, a Multidisciplinary Artistic Force. Her remarkable triumph over trauma serves as a powerful reminder for us all to persevere…
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Finding Sanity in the Darkness Retreat - with Krista Williams
Curious about the profound journey of a darkness retreat? Join me this week as I embark on this extraordinary exploration with the powerhouse Krista Williams, Co-Founder of Almost 30—a podcast and global community in the realm of spirituality and wellness, with a remarkable 100 million...
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Re-indigenizing the Self, and Embracing Earth-Centric Spirituality - with Sarah Wu
Are you ready to challenge the church's impact on our connection to Earth and unlock the transcendent potential of re-indigenization as a path to Nirvana? Join me and Sarah Wu, a devoted messenger of Mother Earth—a visionary Therapeutic Ecologist and herbalist —as we plunge into the depths of...
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Decolonizing Wellness for a Just World - with Kerri Kelly
Are you ready to shatter the illusions of American wellness? Sah is joined by the incredible Kerri Kelly, a powerhouse community organizer, wellness activist, and author of the groundbreaking book "American Detox: The Myth of Wellness and How We Can Truly Heal."They discuss…The impact of toxic...
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Walking With Death - With Ash Canty
Sah is joined by Ash Canty — a wonderfully queer, Afro-Indigenous made Psychic Medium & Death Walker — to discuss their own near-death experience, how they were called to a life of mediumship, and what it means to walk people to their death.They discuss…1. Ash’s mysterious illness and their…
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Gratitude Revealed - with Louie Schwartzberg
Are you craving a fresh perspective on the practice of gratitude? Award-winning filmmaker Louie Schwartzberg joins Sah to discuss his latest film, Gratitude Revealed, how understanding interconnectedness leads us to gratitude and then propels us to be better humans and more. They dish about…1....
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The Politicization of Ignorance - with Benjamin W. Decker
Want to help create a better world but feel at a loss about how to begin? Sah is joined by Benjamin W. Decker — a theosophist, energy healer, meditation teacher, bestselling author, and host of The Modern Spirituality Podcast — to discuss how capitalism has corrupted manifestation, the...
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Breaking Free From Your Drama Addiction - with Scott Lyons
Ever feel like you’re drawn to drama and want to break free? Sah is joined by Scott Lyons, author of the book Addicted to Drama: Healing Dependency on Crisis and Chaos in Yourself and Others, body-based trauma export, and creator of The Embody Lab, to discuss the intoxication of gossip and drama,...
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Feeling The Feelings My Ancestors Never Felt - with Vir McCoy
Curious about energetic healing as a complement to modern medicine? Sah is joined by teacher, healer, author, musician, and ecologist Vir McCoy, to discuss ancestral forgiveness work and the power of making peace with our lineage’s past, using intuition to help heal from chronic disease, and so...
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Death is the Ultimate Teacher - with Matthew Kochmann
Sah is joined by Matthew Kochmann — Founder and CEO of Transcend, a start-up that plants people and pets as trees when they die — to discuss tree burial as a creative and radical way to reforest the world, balancing our climate footprint while we’re alive, and reframing climate action as a...
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The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture - with Dr. Gabor Maté
Ready to unlearn all the myths that capitalist culture perpetuates in our society and uncover the truth about what makes you who you are? Sah is joined by Dr. Gabor Maté — one of the foremost experts on addiction, stress, and childhood development and NYT bestselling author — to discuss his new...
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The Journey from Isolation to Openness and Freedom - with Sharon Salzberg
Want to jump into a free masterclass on life and loss from one of the foremost Buddhist leaders of our generation? Sah is joined by meditation pioneer, world-renowned teacher, and NYT bestselling author, Sharon Salzberg, to discuss her new book: Real Life: The Journey from Isolation to Openness…
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Selfish Cunt: On Choosing a Child-Free Life - with Ruby Warrington
Have you ever questioned whether parenthood is the right path for you? Sah is joined by Ruby Warrington, author, publisher, and “now age” thought leader, to discuss her new book, “Women Without Kids,” why choosing to be child-free is a revolutionary decree, and how motherhood has been influenced…
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Your Miserable Karma Will Become Your Wonderful Dharma - with Trudy Goodman
Wanna learn to transform your miserable Karma into wonderful Dharma? Sah is joined by Trudy Goodman, one of the senior Buddhist teachers in the U.S. and founder of InsightLA, to discuss an advanced view of Karma, modern takes on Dharma, and how to transform our views of the past with the nectar…
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The Heart of Who We Are: Realizing Freedom Together - with Caverly Morgan
Sah is joined by Caverly Morgan — meditation teacher, speaker, non-profit founder, and author — to discuss how we not only transform individually but also collectively, her work in bringing collective care to the classroom, and her new book: The Heart of Who We Are: Realizing Freedom Together.…
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Unseen Beings: Being Human in a More-than-Human World - with Erik Jampa Andersson
Sah is joined by Erik Jampa Andersson, author of “Unseen Beings: How We Forgot the World is More than Human” to discuss the links between human and non-human beings, a radical new way of viewing life in this world, and how it can inform a deeper connection to spirituality.They dish about…1. How…
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About this show
If you're feeling confused about what it means to be human, this podcast is for you. Join visionary spiritual leader and global humanitarian Sah D'Simone as he explores life's profound questions with the world's most influential and thought-provoking pioneers of human experience. Together, they unravel the mysteries of being human, offering an invitation to rethink what it means to live with purpose, courage, and heart.
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