Join host Kristen Hovet as she interviews people from around the world -- to highlight their lives, their work, what gives them joy, what brings them sorrow, and what inspires them. It's a way to make the world smaller and bridge the "us versus them" divide through shared stories of ourselves and what matters to us. Pay attention to your own responses as you listen -- what do you like, what do you dislike, what do you agree with, what do you disagree with? Step into their shoes and see the w ...
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The 17th Human - Thomas Cirignano of Lakeville, Massachusetts - Writer
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Thomas Cirignano is a former South Boston auto service station owner, former Realtor, and the author of two books. His writing centres on autobiographical themes of helplessness and violence.In this episode, Thomas shares his experiences of being the victim of childhood bullies, and talks about the long-term effects of witnessing a relentless strea…
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The 16th Human - Carin Bondar of Chilliwack, British Columbia - Biologist, Author, and TV Host
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Carin Bondar is a mother of four and polymath extraordinaire. Not only is she a TV host, author, and jungle explorer, she's also a psychotherapist specializing in drug and alcohol addiction. Carin is a host of Science Channel's hit show, *Outrageous Acts of Science*. She was the writer and host of the popular web series, *Wild Sex*. And her 4th boo…
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The 14th Human - Gunnar Tjomlid of Oslo, Norway - Writer and Web Developer
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Gunnar Tjomlid is the Norwegian author of the *hopefully* soon-to-be-published-in-English book, *The Placebo Defect*. He is a well-known blogger who travels Scandinavia and Europe, giving lectures and talks about alternative medicine and the importance of thinking critically.In our interview, Gunnar provides one of the best explanations of introver…
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