How to Stay Human

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Emotional steadiness for a noisy world.

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How to Stay Human sits at the intersection of inner regulation, modern spirituality, and relational repair. Its conversations move from world events and collective stress to practical frameworks for love, community, purpose, and self-trust.

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About How to Stay Human

How to Stay Human is an earnest, emotionally fluent show about staying regulated, connected, and purposeful while the surrounding world feels increasingly unstable. It uses the language of the nervous system as a central map. Fight, flight, freeze, fawn, shutdown, safety, openness, and connection are not side notes here; they are the core vocabulary. The show is tender, but not passive. Its conversations often ask what inner steadiness makes possible in relationships, leadership, community, and public life. Episodes about world events frame stress as something people metabolize through the body, not only through opinion or analysis. That gives the show a distinctive rhythm: broad cultural concern followed by intimate self-inquiry. One moment may address wars, injustice, patriarchy, or the confusion of modern systems. The next may turn toward breath, embodiment, grief, discernment, or the need to build internal safety. Alter Modern Psalms for a New Earth brings a devotional and poetic current to the feed. The book's themes of abundance, love, truth, awakening, and remembrance echo through the show's wider interest in returning home to oneself. Kyle appears as a recurring voice who often reflects on humanity, leadership, partnership, and the future. Relationship episodes ground the spiritual language in concrete practices, including agreements, check-ins, emotional availability, and the need for safety inside intimacy. Community episodes are similarly pragmatic, warning that belonging takes time, discernment, and smaller circles of trust inside larger groups. Goal-setting is treated seasonally rather than mechanically, with attention to timing, nature, and personal rhythm. The show can sound expansive and idealistic. It can also be very direct about dysregulation, control, disconnection, and the masks people use to survive. Its best moments come when spiritual aspiration is paired with practical emotional literacy. This is not a detached advice show. It is closer to an ongoing conversation about building an inner foundation strong enough to meet love, uncertainty, and change.

Made for: For listeners drawn to nervous-system work, modern spirituality, intentional relationships, and self-inquiry. It especially fits people who want personal growth framed as embodied practice rather than productivity advice.

What sets it apart: The show blends intimate relationship language with collective questions about leadership, culture, masculinity, community, and spiritual remembrance. Its recurring strength is translating large-scale unease into body-level practices and relational agreements.

In their own words

In a world addicted to speed, noise, and performance, How to Stay Human is your weekly reminder to slow down, feel deeply, and live with soul.Hosted by award-winning author and integrative guide Tori Gordon and abundant futurist Kyle Herron, this podcast explores what it means to lead a fully human life in an increasingly artificial world.Together, they unpack the real questions:How do we stay connected to our bodies in a disembodied culture?How do we lead with purpose instead of performance?And how do we return to truth when the world pulls us into illusion?Through raw conversations, practical tools, and spiritual insight, How to Stay Human invites you to remember who you are—beyond the noi…

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Episodes

  1. 1

    How to Harness Your Psychic Gifts and Heal with Energy Medicine with Rara Rivera

    ·1h 8m
  2. 2

    Unlearning What is False: The Journey to ALTAR and Returning Home to Yourself

    ·35m
  3. 3

    The Collapse of the Patriarchy and the Mask of Masculinity

    ·58m
  4. 4

    Nervous System Mastery in a Chaotic World: How Regulated Leaders Rise in 2026

    ·30m
  5. 5

    Why “Community” Is Diluted (And How to Build the Real Thing)

    ·47m
  6. 6

    The Loneliness Epidemic: Why We Feel Alone in a Hyper-Connected World

    ·51m
  7. 7

    If You Feel Behind, Listen to This: The 7 Seasons of Growth (and What to Do Next)

    ·52m
  8. 8

    Move With the Seasons: A New Way to Set Goals for 2026

    ·55m
  9. 9

    Relationship Agreements Part 2: How to Implement Them (Sacred Pause, Weekly Check-Ins, and “Ouchies”)

    ·39m
  10. 10

    The Relationship Agreements That Changed Everything: How We Build Love, Safety, and Truth

    ·1h 39m
  11. 11

    Why Your Life Feels Off — And How to Realign It (Virtues vs Values)

    ·55m
  12. 12

    Saying Yes to the Life You’re Meant to Live: Trust, Transition, and Building a Future on Truth

    ·57m
  13. 13

    The Seven Energetic Bodies: Part II — Social, Financial, Primal, and Spiritual

    ·55m
  14. 14

    The 7 Energetic Bodies: A Framework for Balance, Vitality & Freedom (Part 1)

    ·1h 12m
  15. 15

    The Future of Medicine: Longevity, Healing & the Body as a Sacred Temple

    ·1h 27m
  16. 16

    The Courage to Become Who You Really Are: Superpowers, Self-Leadership, and the Future of Humanity

    ·1h
  17. 17

    From Division to Unity: How to Reclaim Your Mind and Heart

    ·55m
  18. 18

    The Ancient Superfood That Could Change Your Life

    ·1h 5m
  19. 19

    Who Will You Be When the Machines Take Over? AI, Identity, and the Return to Soul

    ·54m
  20. 20

    What It Really Means to Stay Human in a Digital World

    ·1h 12m
  21. 21

    How To Stay Human in the Age of AI: The Origin Story

    ·58m
  22. 22

    Feeling Your Way Through the Wilderness: Finding Clarity in Seasons of Uncertainty

    ·31m
  23. 23

    The Rebirth of The Coachable Podcast: Why It’s Time to Stay Human

    ·24m
  24. 24

    This Kind of Love Is Possible: Our Full Love Story

    ·2h 23m
  25. 25

    How To Know If You're Actually Healthy:The Truth About Biological Age, Functional Medicine & Personalized Healing

    ·21m
  26. 26

    Grounded Spirituality: The Key To Authentic Living

    ·36m
  27. 27

    My Journey to Calling In Conscious Partnership

    ·42m
  28. 28

    Mastery, Devotion, and the Power of Clarity with James Silvas

    ·1h 11m
  29. 29

    Stop Proving, Start Being: The Shift That Changed Everything

    ·54m
  30. 30

    Unlock Your Potential with the Power of Virtues with JD Garrett

    ·1h 26m
  31. 31

    From Stuck to Empowered: Overcoming Analysis Paralysis & Making Aligned Decisions

    ·34m
  32. 32

    The Truth About Healing Your Worthiness Wound

    ·36m
  33. 33

    Distinguishing True Intuition from Fear-Based Instinct: How to Trust Your Inner Wisdom with Tori Gordon

    ·39m
  34. 34

    Exploring the Future of Mental Health with Dr. Sam Zand: AI Therapy, Shadow Work, and the Integration of the Self

    ·1h 4m
  35. 35

    197. The Inner Game of Greatness with NICO ALI WALSH

    ·1h 1m
  36. 36

    195. Exploring At-Home Ketamine Therapy: My Journey & Everything You Need to Know

    ·36m
  37. 37

    Why Everything Feels Off Right Now

    ·48m
  38. 38

    "Breaking Free from Codependency: How to Support Without Fixing or Saving"

    ·50m
  39. 39

    10 Signs They're Emotionally Unavailable with Tori Gordon

    ·46m
  40. 40

    191. How I Transformed My Health in 6 Months with Tori Gordon

    ·34m
  41. 41

    Healing After Loss and The Heroes Journey with Myles Grossman

    ·58m
  42. 42

    189. Healing Trust Issues in Relationships with Orlando Zuniga

    ·59m
  43. 43

    188. How to Stop Settling and Lowering Your Standards in Dating with Jared Smith

    ·57m
  44. 44

    187. How Discipline Unlocks True Freedom with Jared Smith

    ·1h 11m
  45. 45

    186. From Bullied Kid to Social Media Magician: An Inspiring Journey with David Bonfadini

    ·59m
  46. 46

    185. The Mother, Money, Men + The Masculine - Healing The Wounded Feminine

    ·56m
  47. 47

    184. Connecting to Your Womb Wisdom

    ·54m
  48. 48

    183. What A Girl Wants: Reclaiming Desire + Pleasure

    ·52m
  49. 49

    182. Breaking Free from the “Good Girl” Trap

    ·57m
  50. 50

    181. WOMANISHER MINI-SERIES - Normalizing the Taboo with Avery Valentine

    ·17m
  51. 51

    180. *NEW WOMANISHER MINI-SERIES* Reclaim Your Feminine Power, Pleasure and Voice with Tori Gordon + Avery Valentine

    ·43m
  52. 52

    179. Miracles, Mysticism and the Mind of Love with Marianne Williamson

    ·1h 11m
  53. 53

    178. Reclaim Your Personal Power with Orlando Zuniga

    ·1h 5m
  54. 54

    177. Exploring Spirit Realms with Intuitive Lizzie Tilia

    ·1h 10m
  55. 55

    176. Discover Your Soul’s Purpose w/ Sahara Rose

    ·1h 7m
  56. 56

    175. Initiation: Navigating Spiritual Death + Rebirth

    ·1h
  57. 57

    174. Become a Master of Your Own Internal World

    ·34m
  58. 58

    173. 5 Steps to Stay Grounded In A World That’s Falling A Part

    ·57m
  59. 59

    172. The Dark + Divine Masculine with Adeyemi Adeyosoye

    ·56m
  60. 60

    171. A Call For Radical Truth: Self Healing & the War on Collective Liberation with Rev. Briana Lynn

    ·1h 17m
  61. 61

    170. BECOMING EMBODIED: The Journey from the Head to the Heart

    ·1h 6m
  62. 62

    169. Overcoming Self-Sabotage with Thais Gibson

    ·59m
  63. 63

    168. How To Make Peace with Your Pain

    ·53m
  64. 64

    167. Loosening the Grip: Releasing the Need to Control Your Future

    ·29m
  65. 65

    166. Identifying Core Wounds and Unleashing Your True Potential

    ·51m
  66. 66

    165. Spirit Meets Science with Sean Clayton

    ·1h 6m
  67. 67

    164. Unmasking Your Authenticity: The Transformative Power of Self-Expression with Nikki Grace

    ·1h 10m
  68. 68

    163. Understanding Consent: Respecting Boundaries and Building Trust with Avery Valentine

    ·1h 7m
  69. 69

    162. Finding Your Tribe: The Power of Authentic Relationships

    ·1h 18m
  70. 70

    161. Am I Mean for Wanting to Break Up with a Friend?

    ·49m
  71. 71

    160. Breaking Free from the "Not Enough" Myth

    ·34m
  72. 72

    159. The Power of Imagination: Creating Your Ideal Reality

    ·39m
  73. 73

    158. Stepping Out of Princess and Into Queenhood with Dr. Amanda Hansen

    ·58m
  74. 74

    157. Navigating Connection through the Nervous System with Lauren Zoeller

    ·1h 14m
  75. 75

    156. Following the Patterns and Rhythms of Life with Taylor King

    ·1h 9m
  76. 76

    155. Learning to Live the Life You Deserve with Sylvester McNutt III

    ·1h 12m
  77. 77

    154. How to Dissect Your Triggers and Understand What’s at the Core of Your Uncomfortable Emotions

    ·19m
  78. 78

    153. How to Own Your Shit and Quit Making it Everybody Else’s Problem

    ·29m
  79. 79

    152. A Modern Day Approach to Spiritual Enlightenment with Biet Simkin

    ·1h
  80. 80

    RE-AIR How to Change Your Brain to Change Your Life with Dr. Caroline Leaf

    ·43m
  81. 81

    151. Do You Start Things But Never Finish? Stop the Pattern with the Emotional Cycle of Change

    ·34m
  82. 82

    150. From Darkness to Light: Uncovering the Transformative Journey with Merriliz Monzon

    ·1h 15m
  83. 83

    149. Level Up Your Life: A Conversation with The Mindset Mentor, Rob Dial

    ·1h 11m
  84. 84

    148. Decoding the Secrets of the World Class with Branden Collinsworth

    ·1h 7m
  85. 85

    147. Be Liberated Through Love - A Conversation with Mark Groves

    ·1h 17m
  86. 86

    146. Authentic Personal Branding with Ulyses Osuna

    ·42m
  87. 87

    145. Embracing Conscious Connection with Avery Valentine

    ·59m
  88. 88

    144. Unveiling the Mask: Krystian Eklund on Sobriety, Spirituality, and taking Radical Responsibility

    ·59m
  89. 89

    143. My Life-Changing Ayahuasca Experience - Part 2

    ·1h 15m
  90. 90

    142. My Life-Changing Ayahuasca Experience - Part 1

    ·1h 22m
  91. 91

    141. Navigating Modern Dating and Heartbreak with Drea Renee

    ·55m
  92. 92

    140. How to Trust That the Universe Has Your Back with James Silvas

    ·1h 16m
  93. 93

    139. How to Protect Your Peace with Trent Shelton

    ·1h 5m
  94. 94

    138. Finding Light in the Darkness: Drew Robinson's Battle with Suicidal Thoughts and How He Found His Purpose

    ·1h 30m
  95. 95

    137. Selling with Heart: Creating an Authentic Sales Strategy for Business Owners and Entrepreneurs with Joel Yi

    ·50m
  96. 96

    136. The Uncensored Truth Behind 5G, Wifi, and EMF with NOA|AON

    ·55m
  97. 97

    135. Leveling Up Your Wellness: A Conversation with Sam Tejada

    ·40m
  98. 98

    134. Navigating the Digital World with Confidence with Giselle Ugarte

    ·1h 10m
  99. 99

    133. A Creative Passive Income Approach Using Airbnb with Dr. Chau Ong

    ·36m
  100. 100

    132. The Science of an Optimized Life with Dr. Mark Guadagnoli

    ·1h 11m
  101. 101

    Why Everything Feels Off Right Now

    How to Stay Human examines why Kyle feels dark, confused, and uncertain despite having the partner, home, business, and friends he wanted.

    Apr 8, 2026·48m·3 clips
  102. 102

    Unlearning What is False: The Journey to ALTAR and Returning Home to Yourself

    Hidden gem

    How to Stay Human features Kyle interviewing Tori Gordon about Alter, a book she began forming after turning down a 2020–2021 publishing opportunity that felt premature.

    Mar 25, 2026·35m·2 clips
  103. 103

    The Collapse of the Patriarchy and the Mask of Masculinity

    How to Stay Human examines the paradox of a historically male-dominated world in which men account for 80 to 90% of global violent crime and 75% of suicides.

    Mar 5, 2026·58m·4 clips
  104. 104

    Nervous System Mastery in a Chaotic World: How Regulated Leaders Rise in 2026

    Hidden gem

    How to Stay Human examines how people can stay informed about events such as the 2026 ice raids in Minnesota and the Epstein files without remaining in nervous-system hypervigilance.

    Feb 25, 2026·30m·2 clips
  105. 105

    Why “Community” Is Diluted (And How to Build the Real Thing)

    Hosts Tori and Kyle unpack why the word 'community' has become so diluted that most things labeled communities are really just branded proximity, and lay out what genuine community actually requires.

    Feb 11, 2026·47m·3 clips
  106. 106

    The Loneliness Epidemic: Why We Feel Alone in a Hyper-Connected World

    Jan 28, 2026·51m
  107. 107

    If You Feel Behind, Listen to This: The 7 Seasons of Growth (and What to Do Next)

    Jan 21, 2026·52m
  108. 108

    Move With the Seasons: A New Way to Set Goals for 2026

    The hosts introduce a new approach to goal-setting for 2026 by aligning with the natural rhythms of the seasons instead of societal pressures.

    Jan 14, 2026·55m
  109. 109

    Relationship Agreements Part 2: How to Implement Them (Sacred Pause, Weekly Check-Ins, and “Ouchies”)

    Dec 31, 2025·39m
  110. 110

    The Relationship Agreements That Changed Everything: How We Build Love, Safety, and Truth

    How to Stay Human hosts Tori and Kyle explain how relationship agreements became a living document for navigating regulation, conflict repair, values, and shared goals.

    Dec 17, 2025·1h 39m·5 clips
  111. 111

    Why Your Life Feels Off — And How to Realign It (Virtues vs Values)

    Dec 4, 2025·55m
  112. 112

    Saying Yes to the Life You’re Meant to Live: Trust, Transition, and Building a Future on Truth

    Nov 26, 2025·57m
  113. 113

    The Seven Energetic Bodies: Part II — Social, Financial, Primal, and Spiritual

    Nov 13, 2025·55m
  114. 114

    The 7 Energetic Bodies: A Framework for Balance, Vitality & Freedom (Part 1)

    Nov 6, 2025·1h 12m
  115. 115

    The Future of Medicine: Longevity, Healing & the Body as a Sacred Temple

    Nov 3, 2025·1h 27m
  116. 116

    The Courage to Become Who You Really Are: Superpowers, Self-Leadership, and the Future of Humanity

    Oct 15, 2025·1h
  117. 117

    From Division to Unity: How to Reclaim Your Mind and Heart

    Oct 8, 2025·55m
  118. 118

    The Ancient Superfood That Could Change Your Life

    Sep 25, 2025·1h 5m
  119. 119

    Who Will You Be When the Machines Take Over? AI, Identity, and the Return to Soul

    Sep 17, 2025·54m
  120. 120

    What It Really Means to Stay Human in a Digital World

    Sep 10, 2025·1h 12m
  121. 121

    How To Stay Human in the Age of AI: The Origin Story

    Sep 10, 2025·58m
  122. 122

    Feeling Your Way Through the Wilderness: Finding Clarity in Seasons of Uncertainty

    Aug 13, 2025·31m
  123. 123

    The Rebirth of The Coachable Podcast: Why It’s Time to Stay Human

    Aug 6, 2025·24m
  124. 124

    This Kind of Love Is Possible: Our Full Love Story

    Jul 11, 2025·2h 23m
  125. 125

    How To Know If You're Actually Healthy:The Truth About Biological Age, Functional Medicine & Personalized Healing

    Jul 2, 2025·21m
  126. 126

    Grounded Spirituality: The Key To Authentic Living

    Jun 19, 2025·36m
  127. 127

    My Journey to Calling In Conscious Partnership

    Jun 12, 2025·42m
  128. 128

    Mastery, Devotion, and the Power of Clarity with James Silvas

    Jun 4, 2025·1h 11m
  129. 129

    Stop Proving, Start Being: The Shift That Changed Everything

    May 15, 2025·54m
  130. 130

    Unlock Your Potential with the Power of Virtues with JD Garrett

    May 7, 2025·1h 26m
  131. 131

    From Stuck to Empowered: Overcoming Analysis Paralysis & Making Aligned Decisions

    May 1, 2025·34m
  132. 132

    The Truth About Healing Your Worthiness Wound

    Apr 25, 2025·36m
  133. 133

    Distinguishing True Intuition from Fear-Based Instinct: How to Trust Your Inner Wisdom with Tori Gordon

    Apr 18, 2025·39m
  134. 134

    Exploring the Future of Mental Health with Dr. Sam Zand: AI Therapy, Shadow Work, and the Integration of the Self

    Apr 9, 2025·1h 4m
  135. 135

    197. The Inner Game of Greatness with NICO ALI WALSH

    Apr 2, 2025·1h 1m
  136. 136

    195. Exploring At-Home Ketamine Therapy: My Journey & Everything You Need to Know

    Mar 26, 2025·36m
  137. 137

    How to Harness Your Psychic Gifts and Heal with Energy Medicine with Rara Rivera

    Mar 19, 2025·1h 8m
  138. 138

    "Breaking Free from Codependency: How to Support Without Fixing or Saving"

    Mar 12, 2025·50m
  139. 139

    10 Signs They're Emotionally Unavailable with Tori Gordon

    Tori Gordon discusses how to spot signs of emotional unavailability in dating to avoid getting hurt.

    Mar 5, 2025·46m
  140. 140

    191. How I Transformed My Health in 6 Months with Tori Gordon

    Tori Gordon answers listener questions about her six-month health transformation, emphasizing mindset before sharing specific routines and products.

    Feb 19, 2025·34m
  141. 141

    Healing After Loss and The Heroes Journey with Myles Grossman

    Feb 12, 2025·58m
  142. 142

    189. Healing Trust Issues in Relationships with Orlando Zuniga

    Marriage and family therapist Orlando Zuniga discusses common patterns in couples therapy, focusing on power struggles and communication issues in relationships.

    Feb 5, 2025·59m
  143. 143

    188. How to Stop Settling and Lowering Your Standards in Dating with Jared Smith

    Jan 29, 2025·57m
  144. 144

    187. How Discipline Unlocks True Freedom with Jared Smith

    Jan 22, 2025·1h 11m
  145. 145

    186. From Bullied Kid to Social Media Magician: An Inspiring Journey with David Bonfadini

    David Bonfadini shares his journey from being a bullied kid to a social media magic sensation.

    Jan 15, 2025·59m
  146. 146

    185. The Mother, Money, Men + The Masculine - Healing The Wounded Feminine

    Jan 8, 2025·56m
  147. 147

    184. Connecting to Your Womb Wisdom

    Jan 1, 2025·54m
  148. 148

    183. What A Girl Wants: Reclaiming Desire + Pleasure

    Dec 25, 2024·52m
  149. 149

    182. Breaking Free from the “Good Girl” Trap

    Dec 18, 2024·57m
  150. 150

    181. WOMANISHER MINI-SERIES - Normalizing the Taboo with Avery Valentine

    Dec 11, 2024·17m