Human, Being

About Human, Being

Hi, I'm Erin Nystrom, and I'm obsessed with the human experience. Guided by my insatiable curiosity about how we got here and how all of this works—Human, Being is an exploration and celebration of what it means to be human. We're going on a journey to discover how to squeeze the juice out of life and navigate being a human in the modern world, alongside expert guests and extraordinary humans.

Publisher

Erin Nystrom

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

18 Jan 2025

Latest episode

30 Jan 2025

Latest episodes

3 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   30 Jan 2025

   02. How to Escape the Perfection Trap with Thomas Curran

   In this episode, Thomas Curran and I delve into the complexities of perfectionism, exploring why it happens, it’s societal implications, and what we can do to curtail it’s sometimes devastating effects. We discuss how perfectionism has evolved in modern society, particularly in relation to work culture and mental health. The conversation highlights the multi-dimensional nature of perfectionism, including self-oriented, socially prescribed, and other-oriented perfectionism. Strategies for overcoming perfectionism, such as breathwork and exposure therapy, are also discussed, along with the importance of self-acceptance and the need to balance growth with present-moment awareness. About Thomas Curran: Dr Thomas Curran is the world’s leading expert on perfectionism, author of the best-selling book The Perfection Trap, and acclaimed Associate Professor of Psychology at The London School of Economics and Political Science. His TED Talk on perfectionism received over three million views, he has written for major international publications such as TIME magazine and the Harvard Business Review, and his work has been featured in the BBC, New Scientist, New York Times, CNN, and Wall Street Journal. Through extensive research, public speaking, consulting services, and academic instruction, Dr. Curran is not just participating in but leading the global conversation on perfectionism. His mission is clear: to uncover the root of perfectionism, its effects on us, the reasons for its rise, and most importantly, what we can do to stop it. As a self-proclaimed perfectionist, Dr. Curran challenges the modern-day imperative to do more and have more and instead offers realism, teaching us that the unrelenting treadmill of perfectionism is exhausting, compromising our mental health, impacting our relationships, and blocking progress toward our goals. Interested in more from Thomas Curran? TED Talk: Our Dangerous Obsession with Perfection is Getting Worse (https://youtu.be/lFG1b1-EsW8?si=7gyApls16o_v9yNa) Book: The Perfection Trap: Embracing the Power of Good Enough (https://a.co/d/9sGot9u) Don't forget to share with a friend! Follow, rate, and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts! ⁠Subscribe on Substack⁠ (https://erinnystrom.substack.com/podcast) for early access to episodes + bonus content ⁠Subscribe on YouTube⁠ (https://www.notion.so/www.youtube.com/@erinnystrom) Follow along on Instagram ⁠@human.beingpodcast⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/human.beingpodcast/) ⁠@erinnystrom_⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/erinnystrom_/)

2. 

   23 Jan 2025

   01. The Power of an Uncomfortable Life with Kalen Rivers

   In this episode of Human, Being, I sit down with Kalen Rivers to discuss how living on the road has changed her perspective on life, health, and what truly matters. Kalen Rivers is a visual artist who has been living in a bus full-time for the last 5 years. We get into why intentionally making yourself uncomfortable is so important, how enjoying your life is the ultimate form of medicine, and how life's difficult moments are actually springboards toward your greater purpose. Follow Kalen on Instagram: @kalenrivers (https://www.instagram.com/kalenrivers/) Shop Kalen's art: kalenrivers.com (https://www.kalenrivers.com/) Thank you for listening to the first-ever episode of Human, Being :) - Don't forget to share with a friend! Follow, rate, and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts! Subscribe on Substack (https://erinnystrom.substack.com/podcast) for early access to episodes + bonus content Subscribe on YouTube (www.youtube.com/@erinnystrom) Follow along on Instagram @human.beingpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/human.beingpodcast/) @erinnystrom_ (https://www.instagram.com/erinnystrom_/)

3. 

   18 Jan 2025

   Welcome to Human, Being

   Welcome to Human, Being, hosted by Erin Nystrom. This is a podcast where we explore and celebrate what it means to be humans. Subscribe on Substack (https://erinnystrom.substack.com/podcast) Watch on YouTube (www.youtube.com/@erinnystrom) Follow on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/human.beingpodcast/)

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