Today marks a bright new season for Thoughtful Human — I am so proud and excited to be joining forces with Maya Enista Smith and introduce you to her as the new President of Thoughtful Human.Maya is an absolute force — by this I mean a lifelong

Ep. 10: Opening Up Conversations About Eating Disorders & Body Image

Mar 7th, 2023 1h 10m

Today’s conversation is all about body image and eating disorders.This episode touches on both the everyday challenges related to body image, as well as a deeper discussion about clinical eating disorders and how we can create honest, safe spac

Ep. 9: Talking About Suicide

Sep 27th, 2022 1h 30m

It's National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and today's episide offers an exploration of suicide and the many ways we can support those who are struggling today.To help educate us on this subject are two guests, Meredith Sears, Ph.D — a cl

Ep. 8: Creating Spaces for Men to Feel

Nov 17th, 2021 1h 15m

In today’s episode we round out our series with the Success Stories Program team, with a conversation with their Co-Executive Director, Mannie Thomas III. Mannie shares his personal story and how violence became his primary response to conflict

Ep. 7: Transforming Harmful Ideas & Behaviors

Nov 2nd, 2021 59m 11s

In today's episode, we continue our series with the men of Success Stories Program and one of their Transformational Coaches, Graham Finochio. Throughout this conversation, we discuss some of his early trauma, how he came to identify as a skinh

Ep. 6: Toxic Masculinity

Oct 25th, 2021 1h 17m

In today's episode, we'll be kicking off a series of conversations with the men of Success Stories Program, a nonprofit organization led by formerly incarcerated men who lead transformational feminist programs for people who have caused harm.Ch

Ep. 5: Navigating Loss & Grief in Your 20s (and Beyond)

Jun 18th, 2021 54m 20s

Janine Kwoh is the owner, author, illustrator of stationery company Kwohtations and the forthcoming book Welcome to the Grief Club, which addresses many of the surprising, confusing, brutal, funny, and downright bizarre parts of grief.Throughou

Ep. 4: Herpes & STIs

Apr 14th, 2021 1h 5m

Ali talks with Jenelle, the founder and Executive Director of the STI Project. Jenelle is a fierce advocate fighting to dismantle the stigma surrounding STIs through awareness and education.In their conversation, they discuss Jenelle's personal

Ep. 3: Cancer, Grief & Advocacy

Apr 1st, 2021 1h

Ali talks with Elizabeth Franklin, Ph.D, President of the Cancer Support Community (CSC). CSC is the largest provider of social and emotional support services for cancer patients offering over $50 million in free cancer support services each ye

Ep. 2: Colorectal Cancer

Mar 29th, 2021 1h 23m

Ali talks with Ben, a former naval aviator whose life took an abrupt turn when he was diagnosed with colon cancer at age 26.In their conversation, they discuss Ben's unexpected diagnosis, overcoming shame and navigating life with a colostomy ba

Ep. 1: Ulcerative Colitis

Mar 29th, 2021 1h 7m

Ali talks with Angelica Catalano, the Director of Social Impact at The Mighty, the world's largest digital health community. Angelica has lived with ulcerative colitis over 25 years. According to the CDC, in 2015 around 3 million U.S. adults re

Introduction

Mar 27th, 2021 4m 9s

Hi friends! My name is Ali O’Grady and I’m so excited to introduce you to Thoughtful Human, the podcast.I lost my favorite human to colorectal cancer in 2011 and have been on a complex journey with grief ever since. I have watched many family m

Trailer

Mar 18th, 2021 51s

Hey friends – welcome to Thoughtful Human, the podcast. We’ll be talking with individuals and experts about everything from cancer, addiction, grief, and mental health, to some highly stigmatized, often taboo subjects like herpes, domestic viol

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