How To Human with Sam Lamott
68 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 711 ratingsSam Lamott is a single dad, college drop-out, ex-meth head, who came out of a ten-year bender at the age of twenty-two with severe clinical depression, a two-year-old, and zero life skills. Simply put, there is nobody more genuinely curious about how to be a human being. Featured in Itunes New and Noteworthy 2018. Featured in Apple top 200 podcasts in Health 2018. Featured in Apple top 200 podcasts in Self-Help 2018.
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Give It Up For Yourself with Mandy Stadtmiller
June 20, 2018 14:14 - 59 minutesSam sat down with Mandy Stadtmiller, a freelance writer and author of the new memoir Unwifeable, in LA at a time when he was in a deep depression. What came out of this conversation is a beautiful reminder of the importance of mental health awareness, laughter at the misery of it all, and hope for more creative work. Mandy’s book (available now!) details her experiences as a young gossip and dating columnist first at the New York Post, and then on to places like New York Magazine and The Dail...
Work Towards Play with Matt Weinstein
June 07, 2018 10:38 - 1 hourMatt Weinstein is the nation’s foremost authority on the use of fun and humor in team building. Matt is the founder and “Emperor” of Playfair, Inc., an international consulting firm based in Northern California. He was elected to the Professional Speaker’s Hall of Fame by the National Speaker’s Association, and was honored by Successful Meetings Magazine as one of the “21 Top Speakers for the 21st Century.” Matt Weinstein’s television special “Fun Works!: The Power of Humor in the Workplace” ...
Not So Hidden Truth with Giorgia Lupi
May 18, 2018 06:58 - 51 minutesGiorgia Lupi is an information designer, artist, and author of the book Dear Data. She owns Accurat, a data analysis and visualization agency based in Brooklyn. How Giorgia looks at data and what she chooses to analyze, is what fascinated us about her. Through her research, Giorgia discovered innately human things; such as how she interacts on a daily basis with her family, friends, and complete strangers, and what that means for her relationships. Her work will set a spark in you to really l...
March Forward with Melba Beals
May 03, 2018 06:14 - 1 hourMelba Pattillo Beals bolted into the spotlight as a teenager in 1957 when she, a black girl, enrolled at Central High School, an all white high school in Little Rock, Arkansas. As a part of the Little Rock Nine, Melba quickly became a leader in the Civil Rights movement; and later, an accomplished journalist and author. We had the honor of sitting down with Melba where she talked about her sense of belonging, growing up fast, how society today has regressed in civil rights, and finding the st...
Come As You Are with Aparna Nancherla
April 26, 2018 07:20 - 52 minutesYou may have seen her on the HBO comedy Crashing, Comedy Central’s new hit Corporate, or her Netflix special on The Standups, but Aparna Nancherla is also a master of addressing depression and mental health in her comedy. I sat down with her in an apartment in Brooklyn, New York to talk about how she got to where she is now. 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 Aparna: Website: ...
A Beautiful Balancing Act with Tracey Jackson
April 19, 2018 08:03 - 1 hourRecently labeled a “Thought Leader” by Oprah, Tracey Jackson went from being an actress, the one thing in life she was the most prepared for and the one she truly failed at, to being a successful screenwriter with a twenty- year career writing movies like The Guru and Confessions of Shopaholic among many, many others. At fifty, she found herself aged out of Hollywood, so she pivoted and became a documentary filmmaker, producing, writing, directing and starring in the acclaimed documentary Luc...
Are We There Yet with Mari Andrew
March 28, 2018 06:44 - 58 minutesYou probably know Mari Andrew by her Instagram handle @bymariandrew, creating astonishingly simple illustrations that convey exactly what you’re feeling. Mari is also a fabulous writer. Her new book Am I There Yet?: The Loop-de-loop Zigzagging Journey to Adulthood combines her drawings with her poignant words. Sam and Mari talk about the journey of being a creative, and dissect all the little things we as creatives hang on to, and need to let go of. To become a patron and help this progr...
Be Afraid and Do It Anyway with Brené Brown
March 22, 2018 07:21 - 52 minutesBrené Brown and Sam Lamott sit down to talk about moving through fear, the power of vulnerability, and letting go of shame. In her words: I’m a research professor at the University of Houston where I hold the Huffington Endowed Chair. I’ve spent the past sixteen years studying courage, vulnerability, empathy, and shame. I’m the author of four books: The Gifts of Imperfection, Daring Greatly, Rising Strong, and Braving the Wilderness. The bottom line: I believe that vulnerability – the willing...
Trust is the Key with Frank Prisinzano
March 15, 2018 04:22 - 1 hourFrank Prisinzano is the executive chef and owner behind the Italian restaurants Frank, Lil’ Frankie’s, and Supper in New York City. He’s also an incredibly passionate artist, visionary, leader, Italian-American, and New Yorker. When I sat down with Frank, I knew him from his magnetic Instagram cooking tutorials, but I didn’t really know much else. What happened was an unexpected lesson on the power of trust and how it has shaped the way he lives his life — both within yourself and with everyo...
Surviving Life’s Messy Moments with Geneen Roth
March 08, 2018 07:01 - 1 hourSam Lamott sits down with New York Times bestselling author and teacher Geneen Roth to talk about surviving life’s messy moments. From losing all her money to Bernie Madoff, to childhood trauma, this episode is jam packed with amazing stories, tips, and strategies Geneen has picked up along her journey. Geneen Roth is the bestselling author of Women, God, And food and the upcoming newly released book This Messy Magnificent Life. She’s also a brutally honest storyteller of her experiences. Fro...
Inner Peace: Honoring Your Cargo with Jack Kornfield
February 26, 2018 17:56 - 1 hourSam sits down with New York Times bestselling author and world renowned Budhist teacher Jack Kornfield to talk about finding inner peace, getting through dark times, and honoring your cargo. Jack Kornfield trained as a Buddhist monk in the monasteries of Thailand, India and Burma. He has taught meditation internationally since 1974 and is one of the key teachers to introduce Buddhist mindfulness practice to the West. After graduating from Dartmouth College in Asian Studies in 1967 he joined t...
Working for Happiness with Gretchen Rubin
February 06, 2018 01:14 - 1 hourEpisode 6 with Gretchen Rubin is here. You may know her as the author of the New York Times Bestseller The Happiness Project, or most recently The Four Tendencies. She’s a high-powered lawyer turn writer and researcher of…whatever she’s interested in at the moment. Gretchen gets honest about job (in)security, answering the call to write, and making time for fun. For more of Gretchen Rubin: Website: https://gretchenrubin.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GretchenRubin/ Twitter: https://t...
Self Love and Delayed Understanding with David Roche
January 25, 2018 15:51 - 1 hourToday’s episode is all about self love. Sam Lamott sits down with guest David Roche to talk about what he’s learned living with a face that’s different than most. David’s face distinguishes him from all other presenters and speakers. What really makes David unique, however, is his remarkable spirit, warmth, wit and authenticity. David has transformed the challenges and gifts of living with a facial difference into a compelling message that uplifts and delights audiences around the world. The ...
Regular Heroes with Steve Simeone
January 11, 2018 04:41 - 1 hourOur guest Steve Simeone is a stand-up comedian, podcaster, and writer for Comedy Central’s This Is Not Happening. He’s also a regular at the legendary Comedy Store in Los Angeles (where we recorded this episode). Steve is a hilarious comedian, but this episode wasn’t about getting laughs. We talk about navigating through dark times, finding joy in the moment, celebrating the beauty of the world, and how he accidentally became known as the go-to-guy if you wanted help finding someone less fort...
Finding Grace with Paul Williams
December 21, 2017 08:00 - 1 hourPaul Williams is an American composer, singer, songwriter and actor responsible for some of the great songs of the 20th century. He has written songs that were sung by David Bowie, Barbra Streisand, Three Dog Night, The Carpenters, and even Kermit the Frog. He most recently won the Grammy for album of the year in collaboration with Daft Punk. But we’re not here to talk about any of that, we’re here to talk about Paul’s biggest accomplishment, finding grace. Paul got all the fame, money, and a...
Creation: Starting and Doing with Anne Lamott
November 24, 2017 04:24 - 50 minutesSam sits down with his mother, Anne Lamott, to discuss being an artist, bringing your creations into this world, working for yourself, and following that nudge inside you telling you to do your life's work. About Anne: Anne Lamott is the New York Times bestselling author of Help, Thanks, Wow; Small Victories; Stitches; Some Assembly Required; Grace (Eventually); Plan B; Traveling Mercies; Bird by Bird; Operating Instructions, and the forthcoming Hallelujah Anyway. She is also the author of s...
Bonus: Guided purpose meditation with Jonathan Gustin
November 11, 2017 17:19 - 7 minutesAfter the interview, Jonathan recorded a guided meditation to help you start discovering your purpose. If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe to us on Itunes and give us a review. How To Human is audience funded and produced by Hello Humans. Become a patron today by subscribing any monthly amount. www.hellohumans.co Special Thanks to: Jonathan Gustin for coming on the podcast sight unseen (or heard) www.purposeguides.org Jamie Morris for cleaning up our audio https://soundcloud....
Finding your purpose with Jonathan Gustin
November 09, 2017 22:27 - 1 hourTo become a patron and help this program continue producing Mood Altering Substance, go to www.patreon.com/hellohuman and pledge any amount. For the first episode of How To Human, Sam sat down with his friend and mentor Jonathan Gustin, founder of the Purpose Guides Institute. About Jonathan: Jonathan is a purpose guide, psychotherapist, meditation teacher, and integral mentor in private practice in the San Francisco Bay Area for over 20 years. Jonathan is the founder and lead teacher of the ...