How Humans Work Podcast with Jef Szi

01/29/2026

This special episode shares my essay on the Unapologetic American and a poem that explores the garden of Eden creation myth.

01/28/2026

My most recent essay on Substack. [Link in Bio/Comments]

It explores the Unapologetic pattern in American politics and society. It makes its way through recent events and towards an appreciation for the foundational role empathy plays in how we move forward.

Lastly, I share a poem that imagines "that time Adam apologized to Eve."

What do you think?

12/31/2025

It’s not wrong, it’s right… with on the influence and wild wisdom of on him and

12/27/2025

mirthfully relays the backstory for his documentary, currently streaming on YouTube!

12/24/2025

i’m excited to share my latest conversation with the visionary and evocative

This conversation celebrates the premier of on YouTube (streaming for free through year’s end).

Now’s the time to watch/re-watch this vital film.

Also, be sure to check out the podcast for a rich dive into creativity, ceremony, simple wisdom, and the importance of curating spaces to listen to the soul’s voice.

🐛🎼🍄👁️‍🗨️🦋

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12/21/2025

Here's my special Winter Solstice conversation with East Forest. His powerful documentary, Music for Mushrooms is currently free to view on YouTube. (Link to that in comments)

East Forest dropped into the How Humans Work Podcast for a special Winter Solstice episode. Among other things we explore his documentary Music for Mushrooms...

12/08/2025

I love this clip! It's both inspiring and humbling to hear Nina speak to the importance of having a greater purpose. 🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳

This entire show was, to my grateful surprise, a horizon building look into the essential work landscape architects like Nina and her team do for society.

If you need a dose of hope this week, this is your show.

Thank you, Nina! Keep rocking those middle-America public renewal projects. 👏❤️

12/03/2025

Day 1433 of my ten year life stretch in my 50’s.

👁️ Looking forward to bringing healing events to the lives of men in 2026 and beyond.

I didn’t see this coming, yet it’s always been there.

Mendocino in October of 2026

Portugal in January of 2027

From there…

I envision also working with influencers and voices who recognize the importance of addressing the psychology of young men in society but have not gone to the depths of deep men’s healing work yet. Men on Wall Street and in DC who drive important events in the world. 🌿🦋✨

12/03/2025

.lauffer finally made an appearance on the podcast!

If you haven’t listened to the whole show yet, click the link in our bio for an amazing conversation with Nina Chase!

Our role is to plan and plant for a future that will carry on beyond us!

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12/01/2025

My latest Substack is here. There's a link to it in the comments. 📿🖊️🌿

11/26/2025

Pittsburgh’s Abundance: Space to Build, Room to Experiment

“One of the things that strikes me about Pittsburgh… is there’s a true abundance of land.”

In this clip, landscape architect Nina Chase connects the region’s space to its industrial legacy—and to what’s happening now: restoration, new experiments, and lower barriers to entry for creators (studios, restaurants, small firms, big ideas).

If you could “try the thing” in a city built for builders… what would you make? 👇

09/05/2025

In The Astrology of Self-Love and Society, Chris Skidmore gives us a beautiful reminder of why genuine love and pleasure are an irreplaceable fuel for life's many tribulations. Full episode drops today [link in bio]