Ordinary people sometimes do extraordinary things or have incredible ideas. We’re here to talk about their thought process and things they’ve learnt along the way because let’s face it, it’s rarely a smooth process.
She Just Wanted Someone to Ride With. Then 300 Women Showed Up - Roanna Warren S1E6 | Humans Being with Hama
What starts as a WhatsApp group with a handful of women can sometimes turn into something much bigger.
When Roanna found herself without her usual riding buddy, she started looking for other women to cycle with. What began with just a few people has grown into Girls That Ride Bikes, a thriving community with over 300 members and a cycling festival that brought together 300 women this year.
But this conversation isn't just about bikes.
We talk about the difference between fitting in and truly belonging, the invisible barriers that stop people from showing up, finding confidence through others, and how a shared passion can turn strangers into friends who support each other well beyond the saddle.
From muddy adventures and unlikely friendships to building something bigger than she ever imagined, Roanna's story is a reminder that sometimes, all it takes is one person to create the space others have been looking for.
Humans Being — ordinary people doing extraordinary things.
12 Jun 2026
Who Told You It Was Too Late to turn your life around? | Shyy Sachdev
Shyy's journey isn't only about fitness. It's about resilience, overcoming an abusive marriage, challenging cultural expectations, and proving that it's never too late to change the direction of your life.
What if the biggest thing holding you back isn't your ability? It's the story you've accepted about what's possible.
In this episode, I sit down with Shyy Sachdev to talk about reinvention, self-belief, and what happens when you stop letting age, expectations, or other people's opinions dictate what you can achieve.
We explore:
Building confidence through action
Starting again later in life
How small decisions can completely change your trajectory
Why waiting to "feel ready" rarely works
The difference between being stuck and staying stuck
If you've ever wondered whether it's too late, whether you're capable, or whether there's still more ahead of you, this conversation is for you.
8 May 2026
Can You Train Yourself to Handle Suffering? S1E4 - Chris Fennell
Chris Fennell is a sport scientist, former elite time triallist, and now he’s trying to make the jump into professional triathlon.
In this conversation, we talk about his identity as an athlete and academic, the move from cycling into triathlon, and what it takes to pursue something properly when you know there’s no guarantee it will work.
Chris has won 11 National Time Trial titles across 10, 25, 50 and 100 miles.
He has stood on 22 UK National TT podiums.
He has ridden 25 miles in 44 minutes and 10 seconds — the second fastest time ever recorded in the UK.
But very little of that comes up naturally in the conversation.
Instead, we talk about:
suffering with purpose
self-coaching
training by feel vs data
why he rarely used heart rate
the Sub7 project and his move into triathlon
trying to become a professional triathlete
sport science, anti-doping and performance-enhancing substances
the ethics of clean sport and the Enhanced Games
why enjoying the process matters more than motivation
Chris speaks about elite performance in a very understated way.
No big speeches.
No shortcuts.
Just focus, patience, and years of doing the work.
🎙 Humans Being — conversations with people and the experiences that shaped them.
10 Apr 2026
Why comfort on your bike might be your biggest performance gain - S1E3 Ben Wright
Bike fitting is often framed as comfort vs performance.
In this episode with Ben Wright, we explore why the two actually go hand in hand — and how the right position supports both.
We get into:- Why comfort is a performance driver- The link between breathing and power- Why your position should evolve over time- What most riders get wrong about bike fittingA different way to look at performance — one that starts with the body.
22 Mar 2026
S1E2 - Can Discipline help you in any situation (a photographer's point of view)
John and I met on a shoot in Las Vegas in 2022. What stood out to me wasn’t anything dramatic… it was how steady he was.No panic.No ego.Just quiet competence.He’s shot riots, had machine guns pointed at him in Tunisia, and worked with politicians, global brands, and everyday people — all with the same level of care. But what’s interesting is that he didn’t study photography. He built it the hard way. Through mistakes, pressure, and learning on the job.In this episode, we talk about:- Imposter syndrome- Discipline and resilience- Problem solving under pressure- Why consistency matters more than talentThis isn’t really a conversation about photography.It’s about how you get good at something… without shouting about it.—🎙 Humans Being — conversations with ordinary people doing things their own way.If you enjoyed this episode, feel free to share it with someone who might like it too.
5 Feb 2026
S1 E1 - Running 100km
In this solo episode we’ll be diving into the experience of running 100km following the south eastern coast of Italy - from the why, the limited preparation, the highs, the lows, the emotional rollercoaster and everything in between. This was no small task and some of the challenges nearly got the best of me but through focusing on each step, small progress became big progress.
Find out more about the adventure at www.followthecoast.com
Contact Humans Being - with Hama
Guest appearances
Books guests
Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.
Host of Humans Being - with Hama?
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
