How To Be Human
22 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 5 years ago -I've made it my mission to speak to as many people as possible in order to understand the fundamentals of what it's like to be human. I regularly chat with somebody completely new to hear their stories, their ideas and the way they are experiencing life. Expect honest stories, thoughtful conversation, vulnerability and perhaps even a little philosophy.
Homepage Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Episodes
020 - Having The Courage To Jump Into The Unknown - Vivian Mineker
December 04, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 36.3 MBVivian is a freelance illustrator living in Ljubljana. Her Instagram features lots of cute illustrations and has grown to over 40k followers. But just a few years ago, she was in good job that was comfortable, safe, but didn't make her happy! Rather than drown in that unhappiness she decided to leap into the unknown... On this episode we discuss what it's like being caught between two cultures, how she got the courage to leave such a 'safe' job and the realities of freelance life. We also s...
020 - Having The Courage To Jump Into The Unknown - Vivian Mineker
December 04, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 36.3 MBVivian is a freelance illustrator living in Ljubljana. Her Instagram features lots of cute illustrations and has grown to over 40k followers. But just a few years ago, she was in good job that was comfortable, safe, but didn't make her happy! Rather than drown in that unhappiness she decided to leap into the unknown... On this episode we discuss what it's like being caught between two cultures, how she got the courage to leave such a 'safe' job and the realities of freelance life. We also s...
019 - Learning To Love Myself - Nika Erčulj
September 18, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 30.1 MBNika Erčulj is a YouTuber, a writer, and an advocate for self-love. She shares a lot of messages online about loving yourself, self-care and how to live a positive life. Yet these aren't empty lessons. Nika's path has been its own journey of self-love which took her to some very dark places. On this episode we discuss mental health, YouTube and how to love yourself. For more information about the How To Be Human project visit the website at https://howtobehuman.co. If you've been positive...
018 Starting A Successful Business At 10-Years-Old - Jon Butterfield
September 11, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 31.7 MBJon Butterfield has a fair share of successful business ventures behind him. He built a website as a kid which saw him through his teenage years. Since then he's been a part of many other businesses and lived in LA, the Netherlands and now Slovenia. Yet having business success is rarely an easy ride. Jon tells us about the guilt that fuelled his gruelling 12 hour days, 7 days a week. He tells us how he was able to build a career from "making things" and how he's recently developed more of a...
017 My Life As A Tattoo Artist - Ana Kušter
June 12, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 27.8 MBAna tells us what life is like as a female tattoo artist. After being initially inspired by Miami Ink, tattooing has grown into something she loves and that allows her to connect with people. But it's not easy! We also discuss success, finding yourself, and why she likes to ask people the question "Where would you go if you had five teleports?" For more information about the How To Be Human project visit the website at http://howtobehuman.co This podcast is brought to you in collaboration ...
016 ‘So-whatting’ Your Way Out Of Anxiety - Rok Bohinc
June 05, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 29 MBRok runs a coaching business and started and ran a successful tea business for many years. A couple of years ago, in the midst of running his tea business, he was stuck! He grappled with anxiety, he suffered panic attacks every day, and for three months he was unable work at all. He thought he was losing his mind. On this episode Rok opens up about this experience and shares the journey that led him slowly out of this anxious period. We talk success, motivation, anxiety and living a good li...
015 Going Beyond Your Limited Identity - Maruti Sharma
May 29, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 35.4 MBDoes the world have a relationship crisis? Is it possible to be permanently happy? Does language trap us? Maruti was born and raised in India. He spent fourteen years learning from a teacher who taught him all about our true nature as humans and how to experience direct happiness. On this philosophical episode we discuss some of the questions above. Make sure you check out How To Be Human online at http://howtobehuman.co This podcast is brought to you in collaboration with Radio Terminal....
014 In Pursuit Of An Epic Life - Jani Pravdič
May 22, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 33.9 MBJani committed himself to living an epic life! He owns several businesses, usually spends a couple of months a year living in Thailand, and he’s designing a lifestyle where he can spend every day doing what he loves and spent with ‘the coolest people possible’. On this episode he shares his motivation, how he avoids bad days and how he structures this epic lifestyle. This podcast is brought to you in collaboration with Radio Terminal. Special thanks: Huge thanks to Andi Koglot for composing ...
013 Travelling Without Money, Failed Relationships and Isolation - Santiago
May 15, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 35 MBSantiago is comes from Chile and has lived an interesting life so far. His journey has took him dumpster diving and hitchhiking across Australia to moving to Laos to get some peace and isolation. He shares his ideas about how to build a good life filled with maximum energy! This podcast is brought to you in collaboration with Radio Terminal. Special thanks: Huge thanks to Andi Koglot for composing and editing the jingle. Also Dejvid Knežević who's incredible design is on the podcast artwork!
012 The Art Of Being Furiously Independent - Kaylee Boyd
May 08, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 39.4 MBLast summer, as I was just starting to put together the pieces for this podcast, I did a series of pilot episodes to explore what the format could be like. I was lucky enough to catch Kaylee Boyd as she was travelling through Ljubljana. Kaylee is founder of bra boutique Lillian’s Intimates, and on this episode she talks about why she decided to travel Europe to plan her business, what motivates her to work so hard, and also how she’s overcome some battles with anxiety in the process. This po...
011 Learning To Trust The Path - Dijana Čataković
May 01, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 39.7 MBAt 22 years old, Dijana's already represented her country for karate in international championships, she's lived and travelled in Asia for one year, she did a 5000km road trip by moped and another 10000km by hitchhiking... she's done a lot. In this episode she discusses where her inspiration comes from, why she's studying to become a lawyer, and how she learnt to trust the path ahead. This podcast is brought to you in collaboration with Radio Terminal. Special thanks: Huge thanks to Andi Ko...
010 Ten days of silence, 100+ hours of meditation and 3.5 panic attacks
April 24, 2018 04:00 - 18 minutes - 8.51 MBOn this week's episode I try something a little different. I recently attended a ten day Vipassana meditation course, and rather than your typical interview, I open up and share about my experience. These courses are an intense 10 days of 4am wake ups and 10+ hours meditation a day, and on this episode I dive into how I coped and what I learnt from this experience. I would highly recommend that anybody curious about meditation or learning more about themselves take part and you can discover...
009 The Future of Being Human - Martin Pavlovec
April 10, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 44.2 MBMartin Pavlovec is a musician, a sailing enthusiast and a guy who likes to think about the future. He's been in the cryptocurrency scene since long before it got mainstream attention and he's got many ideas about the future of technology and what this means for humans. In this episode we dive into some of these ideas and discuss the idea of a new elite type of superhuman that's advanced by technology. Plus we hypothesise about the future of the financial system and why he thinks our current s...
008 Confessions Of A Workaholic - Jure Longyka
April 03, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 28.7 MBJure Longyka is a well-known radio host, journalist, voice artist and creator of the popular izštekani (unplugged) show. In this episode he shares his experience of being a workaholic and what was behind his workaholism. He invites us into his story and how he made a career with his voice. Plus he talks about his hopes and ambitions for the future and what he feels is more important than work! This podcast is brought to you in collaboration with Radio Terminal. Special thanks: Huge thanks t...
007 How To Be Lucky - Maja Koprivnikar
March 27, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 38.2 MBMaja is a midwife, a yoga teacher and a chef, among many other things. She's lived and worked in Estonia, Norway and Portugal. While you don’t typically see business cards with such a diverse spectrum of roles, from Maja’s story you’ll learn that she’s living a life that's anything but conventional. In this episode she discusses how to be lucky. She shares with us her fascinating story and also the importance of learning to jump in and trust the process. You can follow Maja's life and sto...
006 Microdosing On Delusion - Andi Koglot
March 20, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 31.5 MBFirst and foremost Andi is a musician. He talks a lot about his creative process and in particular how he looked to his own nostalgia for inspiration for his latest EP. We also get a bit deeper at times and discuss dating, doubting and also the difference between hope and delusion. Andi is also the guy who composed the jingle to this podcast, so a big thank you Andi! This podcast is brought to you in collaboration with Radio Terminal. Special thanks: Also Dejvid Knežević who's incredible ...
005 Learning To Let Life Flow - Miran Možina
March 13, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 30.1 MBMiran Možina is a psychiatrist, psychotherapist and the director of the Sigmund Freud University in Ljubljana. In this conversation he shares how a childhood which lacked vulnerable communication led to his life as a psychotherapist. He talks about how he uses the subconscious mind in therapy sessions and how we can all benefit from letting go and trusting what lies beyond our conscious mind. This podcast is brought to you in collaboration with Radio Terminal. Special thanks: Huge thanks ...
004 How To Be Productive Without Losing Your Calmness - Valentina
March 06, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 30.5 MBValentina is an actress, a radio and TV host, a vocal coach and she's studying a second masters in Family Therapy... she does a lot! In this conversation we talk how to remain calm whilst living to your full potential and how to find your true self. This conversation was a bit like a thoughtful conversation with a friend. It was a Friday night, we were sipping red wine, and we both get a bit philosophical about life. This podcast is brought to you in collaboration with Radio Terminal. Spe...
003 The Synergy Between Love And Creativity - Jillian
March 01, 2018 05:00 - 58 minutes - 27 MBJillian's work has taken her to some pretty incredible places. She's lived in Haiti, Mali, El Salvador and more. In this conversation she discusses dating on the road, creativity and how she follows her bliss. She also shares with us the strong synergy between her lovers and her creativity. This podcast is brought to you in collaboration with Radio Terminal. Special thanks: Huge thanks to Andi Koglot for composing and editing the jingle. You'll hear more from Andi in a future episode. Als...
002 How To Design A Boardgame - Milan
February 28, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 29 MBMilan is a self-confessed geek. He's an engineer, he loves maths, he loves to analyse things and he loves board games. In fact, he's designed three with a friend and their studio Pillar Labs. Milan invites us into the process of creating board games and also talks about the stress and social pressures of unemployment which he's currently facing. This podcast is brought to you in collaboration with Radio Terminal. Special thanks: Huge thanks to Andi Koglot for composing and editing the ji...
002 How To Design A Boardgame - Milan
February 28, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 29 MBMilan is a self-confessed geek. He's an engineer, he loves maths, he loves to analyse things and he loves board games. In fact, he's designed three with a friend and their studio Pillar Labs. Milan invites us into the process of creating board games and also talks about the stress and social pressures of unemployment which he's currently facing. This podcast is brought to you in collaboration with Radio Terminal. Special thanks: Huge thanks to Andi Koglot for composing and editing the ji...
001 A Sound Obsession - Gregor Bajc
February 25, 2018 05:00 - 57 minutes - 26.4 MBOn the very first episode of the How To Be Human podcast I chat with 'sound guy' Gregor Bajc. In this conversation we talk about his obsession with sound, how he gets into flow and we dive into some ideas about love and the meaning of life. This podcast is brought to you in collaboration with Radio Terminal, a Slovenian internet radio station providing music 24/7. Special thanks: Huge thanks to Andi Koglot for composing and editing the jingle. You'll hear more from Andi in a future episo...