Former journalist and current college professor David Lacy interviews people who have lived unique experiences or challenges -- and who have remarkable stories to tell.
In our first two part episode, Humans Being explores the timely issue of surrogacy from multiple angles. We discuss domestic and international laws as well as the constantly changing political landscapes across the globe. We delve head-first into the personal stories of would-be parents, as well as learn about the significant financial benefits provided to surrogates themselves. We also examine criticisms of the practice, including potential exploitation of labor in developing nations. We lea...
2 Jun 2021
"The Oldest Profession"
THIS EPISODE CONTAINS REAL-LIFE DESCRIPTIONS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT. LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. Publication date of this episode (June 2, 2021) marks International Sex Workers' Day. For more information on the human rights issues facing sex workers visit Sex Workers Outreach Project, USA.* Retired full-service Sex Worker Betty James (pseudonym) shares her story of five years as a successful and highly sought-out escort. Our candid discussion covers James' own motivations for entering the pr...
31 May 2021
Season 2 Episode One Trailer: "The Oldest Profession"
THIS EPISODE CONTAINS REAL-LIFE DESCRIPTIONS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT. LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. Retired full-service Sex Worker Betty James (pseudonym) shares her story of five years as a successful and highly sought-out escort. Our candid discussion covers James' own motivations for entering the profession, as well as questions many are afraid to publicly ask due to the burden of stigmatization placed on sex work. James articulately breaks down everything from the nuanced issue of consent t...
7 Oct 2020
Episode 5: Quarantined At Sea
I interview Ken Welton and Carolyn Wyler, husband and wife passengers on the Princess Cruise ship that was quarantined in the San Francisco Bay, after a passenger on the previous trip had tested positive and later passed away. The couple tell how their brother and sister-in-law, also on the cruise, became ill with Covid-19 and were later separated. They describe being confined to a small cabin, and later an air force base room, for weeks on end as America began to reckon with its earliest wav...
1 Sept 2020
Episode 5 Trailer: Quarantined on a Cruise Ship
Sacramento residents Carolyn Wyler and Ken Welton discuss their anxious and surreal quarantine aboard the Carnival Grand Princess and later at Travis Air Force Base, just east of Northern California's bay area. Ken's brother and sister-in-law both became ill with the novel Coronavirus (Covid-19) on the ship. Ken and Carolyn's journey to stay safe, steady, and sane -- on the next episode of Humans Being.
31 Aug 2020
Episode 4: Living With Sickle Cell
Members of the Ramsay family describe what life with sickle cell is like, as a means of raising awareness for the disease, as well as shining a spotlight on research progress to date. Sickle cell affects millions the world over, predominantly those of African descent, though it does afflict the Hispanic community as well. The history of sickle cell disease is fraught with tears, fatigue, and even racial oppression -- but hope is on the horizon. CREDIT: Children's Inn at NIH, childrensinn.org.
20 Aug 2020
Episode 4 Trailer: Living with Sickle Cell Disease
Siblings Alana and Aaron Ramsay open up about living with sickle cell disease, hoping to shed light on such an important subject. Credit: John Ramsay's speech hosted by the Children's Inn at NIH.
20 Aug 2020
Episode 3: Kids and COVID
In episode 3 I take a back seat, while children of all ages articulate their thoughts, frustrations, fears, and hopes regarding this global pandemic. From online schooling to mask wearing to loss of social connections, children ages 6 to 18 speak up, offering both heartbreaking and encouraging stories other parents and children may be able to relate to.
13 Aug 2020
Episode 3 Trailer: Kids and COVID
In the third episode of Humans Being, I ask parents to interview their children about what stressors, anxieties, fears, and hopes they have during this challenging and unprecedented time.
9 Aug 2020
Episode 2: Sleep Paralysis & Night Terrors
We spend one-third of our lives sleeping. Five sufferers of sleep paralysis and night terrors share their stories of fear, shame, and strength, as they battle an unseen -- yet very real -- disorder. We also delve into the science and mythology behind these oft co-morbidities and take a sneak peek at an unusual phenomena that makes us Humans Being. All music in this episode came from either Logic Pro X or bands holding a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License or ...
4 Aug 2020
Episode 2 Trailer: Sleep Paralysis & Night Terrors
28 Jul 2020
Episode 1: Pilot (Transgender in 2020)
Jenny Rihl discusses the secret she harbored for 36 years: she was a transgender woman. She shares her earliest memories feeling at odds with her body, some of the darkest moments of her life, and the inspiring moment of truth she finally embraced. Jenny's mother and sister also share their thoughts on Jenny's coming out and describe what Jenny is like as a parent to her nearly 6 year old boy, Gavin.
Reach and audience
Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.
Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
1 ratings
Contact Humans Being
Guest appearances
Books guests
Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.
Host of Humans Being?
Claim your podcast to manage its listing and keep your show details accurate.
Pod Engine is an independent podcast discovery and analytics service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by this podcast. Artwork and show content belong to their owners. Full legal notice.
Explore this show Podcast research with Pod Engine
