Something More Human
Something More Human is the show where Sam & Elliot don’t just talk about a better world—we build it. Each week, we challenge ourselves (and you) to reimagine society through deep and meaningful connection and create real change. Whether you’re not sure how to make friends as an adult, looking to level up your social health, or have a vision for a better future— this show is for you. Join us in creating something more human.
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Episodes
44 episodes
$50 Amazon Gift Card VS 50 Minutes of Therapy
What did the ten friends we ask choose? Does spending money on others make you happier? Is $50 enough to get you out of a rut? What does budgeting reveal about our values? And what would happen if the government gave everyone $50 to spend on so...
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Episode 42
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24:27
PowerPoint Parties Will Save the World
It's creative. It's weird. It's way more meaningful than you'd expect. And it might just change how you gather.Born out of a tight budget and a desire to go deeper with the people in our life, we're uncovering how structure actually empo...
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Episode 41
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35:56
How I Stretched Time and How You Can Too
If a year can feel like just a moment, what does that say about 270 days, or our lives for that matter? By the time Elliot is 60 he calculates he'll only have had 270 days with the people he loves the very most. How can he make those 270 days f...
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Episode 40
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27:28
The Most Underrated Emotion In History
Sam wakes up in a dream—and inside that dream, a quiet, powerful desire surfaces. What unfolds is a search for something deeper than happiness. Together, Sam and Elliot explore our relationship to fulfillment, the difference between chasing and...
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Episode 39
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24:25
Digital Dementia
Did you know Gen Zers will spend 19.2 years of their life on their phone? We might just be losing our minds to our screens, but there's something we can do about it. Digital Dementia is a real term coined in 2012 by neuroscientist Dr. Manfred S...
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Episode 38
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46:43
No More Lonely Friends
How do you deal with jealousy in friendship and friendship breakups? We sit down with Marissa Meizz, founder of No More Lonely Friends, to talk about the reality of friendship expectations, the hardest part of maintaining friendships a...
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Episode 37
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1:15:54
How to Talk to Strangers (and make friends)
Sounds dramatic, but every friendship, opportunity, and connection starts with a conversation. So why is talking to strangers so hard? And how can we fix it?In this episode, we’re breaking down:Why our brains make socializing harder...
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Episode 36
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29:36
Becoming the Social Century
Support the show by becoming a member of the Something More Society. Exclusive episodes + ad free listening, and more intimate ways of connecting.We live in the Anti-Social Centur...
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Episode 35
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41:48
Solving Loneliness if Just for One Night
Support the show by becoming a member of the Something More Society. Exclusive episodes + ad free listening, and more intimate ways of connecting.On January 30, in Denver, Colorad...
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Episode 34
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30:45
Can Boundaries Exist When AI Can Read Your Mind?
A device that can read your mind… and it’s available for pre order?! Sam and Elliot talk about its potential positive applications; the return of the Humanity Is In the Comment Section segment & more. Support the show on Patreon and become ...
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Episode 33
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28:10
The Dopamine Menu
In preparation for this episode, we did a 48 dopamine detox where we stayed off social media and spent as little time on our phones as possible. Now, we're sharing our dopamine menu items and challenging you to discover what makes you smile and...
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Episode 32
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32:32
Life, Performed On Purpose
What scripts are shaping your life without you even realizing it? In this episode, we sit down with Chris Peck to explore how small moments—like starting a conversation or choosing kindness—can create powerful ripple effects. We talk about embr...
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Episode 31
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1:20:06
Weapons Grade Imposter Syndrome with John Block
From growing up in a trailer park eating ketchup soup as a child to COO of the world’s largest art dealer, John Block talks with us about imposter syndrome, fear of failure, and how to know when you’ve outgrown a friendship. Thank you s...
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Episode 30
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55:53
The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
Hanging upside down from a hot air balloon to pick cotton with some friends; a reluctant trip to New Mexico turns into 33 years of never missing the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta and an induction into the Balloon Fiesta hall of fame;...
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Episode 29
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49:34
The Loneliness Economy
How does loneliness impact our health and what can we do about it? We just wrapped up The Art and Science of Connection by social scientist Kasley Killam in The Something More Society book club and we're unpacking our key takeaways, outlining h...
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Episode 28
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51:51
Can I LEARN to Love Myself? with Sarah Smyth
Self-love isn’t a quick fix; it’s a journey made up of small, intentional choices. Elliot unpacks his toughest questions with our guest, Sarah: How did she learn to embrace herself, even in difficult moments? This episode doesn’t offer ...
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Episode 27
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1:06:15
Are We in a Friendship Crisis?
If we're in a friendship crisis, what do we do about it? We discuss data from The American Survey Center and the US Surgeon General’s Advisory on the Healing Effects of Social Connection and Community to better understand what it means to be in...
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Episode 26
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59:10
The Power of a Question
Improve your relationships by becoming a better conversationalist. We often hear complaints after a first date or catching up with a friend that the other person didn't seem invested because they didn't ask any questions. Tony Robbins says "the...
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Episode 25
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36:49
Dan Harris: A Problem Shared Is A Problem Halved
What if the key to a fulfilling life isn't found in achievement, but in connection? In this episode, we sit down with Dan Harris, former ABC News anchor and renowned meditation advocate, to explore the power of deep relationships, the ...
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Episode 24
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50:19
Generate Your Own Hype
How to get people to care about your projects? People can only be as excited about something you're working on as YOU are. We uncover the ideas behind manufacturing your own hype and what that looks like from artists to entrepreneurs to 9-5ers....
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Episode 23
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37:15
Ben Higgins: Tell Me More
From being all alone in a new city to navigating the intense spotlight of The Bachelor Season 20, Ben Higgins faced the most Googled breakup of 2017. In this candid conversation, Ben opens up about the challenges of separating his identity from...
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Episode 22
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1:11:58
Ask Your Friends for Help!
Sam says, "Not allowing your friends to help robs them of the joy of being a great friend" and I felt that. Asking your friends for help is easier said than done. When was the last time you explicitly asked your friend to help you with ...
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Episode 21
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36:41
Failure Is A Rite of Passage
Action creates clarity, failure is a rite of passage, don’t let perfect be the enemy of good! During her mindset coaching sessions around the time our podcast was just forming, Sam, inspired by her coaching, asked me, 'If I told you that episod...
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Episode 20
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33:33
Handling Success and Relationships As A Young Female Entrepreneur with CEO Anna Zesbaugh
How do your relationships and community change when you experience growth and success in entrepreneurship? We sat down with our new friend Anna Zesbaugh who owns not one, not two, but three successful businesses in Denver and discuss imposter s...
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Episode 19
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