The Human Odyssey

Sophic Synergistics, LLC
  • 3.4 (5)
  • Social Sciences
  • Updated Monthly

Your podcast for all things Human-Centered Design! The science behind the way humans think, behave, and perform. Human-Centered Design can help you improve your business, your work, and your life! Presented by Sophic Synergistics, the experts in human-centered design.

  1. 1d ago

    The Science of Getting Science Right w/ Dr. David Allison

    On this episode of The Human Odyssey, join Reginald O’Hara, PhD, our Director of Applied Health and Performance, as he sits down with David B. Allison, PhD, Professor of Pediatrics, Endowed Chair, and Director of the USDA Children’s Nutrition Research Center at the Baylor College of Medicine. Together, they explore what rigor, reproducibility, and trust truly mean in modern science, particularly within nutrition and obesity research. During their conversation Dr. Allison reflects on his interdisciplinary career and current research at the Baylor College of Medicine and the USDA, while highlighting translational work spanning maternal and child health, nutrition, and performance outcomes. The two also explore key threats to scientific rigor, including bias, incentives, and institutional pressures, alongside limitations in peer review and common statistical pitfalls, ultimately emphasizing that science should be guided by data, methods, and logic, with evidence informing, not dictating, public health decisions. DISCLAIMER: The view(s) and opinions expressed by Dr. Allison in this podcast do not reflect the official policy or position of the USDA or the Baylor College of Medicine. This episode of The Human Odyssey was recorded on April 22, 2026. Visit our website: https://sophicsynergistics.com/ Follow us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SophicSynergistics/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophicsynergistics/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sophic-synergistics-llc/

    1h 3m

  2. May 6

    Engineering Recovery w/ Dr. Joshua Hagen

    On this episode of The Human Odyssey, Dr. Reginald O’Hara, Director of Applied Health and Performance at Sophic Synergistics, sits down with Dr. Joshua Hagen, Performance Scientist at The Ohio State University, to explore the science of stress, recovery, sleep, and human performance. Drawing from their shared experience at the Air Force Research Laboratory and Dr. Hagen’s current work with elite athletes and military populations, they dive into recovery science, wearable technologies, photobiomodulation, vibroacoustic therapy, and the future of individualized performance optimization. This episode of The Human Odyssey was recorded on April 29, 2026. Visit our website: https://sophicsynergistics.com/ Follow us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SophicSynergistics/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophicsynergistics/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sophic-synergistics-llc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SophicS_LLC

    1h 2m

  3. Apr 8

    Unbroken Under Pressure w/ Marc Esposito

    Welcome back to another episode of The Human Odyssey: A Human-Centered Podcast! On this episode of The Human Odyssey, Reginald O’Hara, PhD, Director of Applied Health and Performance at Sophic Synergistics, sits down with Marc Esposito, recently retired U.S. Air Force Special Tactics Officer, to explore what it takes to perform, lead, and recover in no-fail environments. Marc shares insights from over two decades in special operations, including stress inoculation, cognitive resilience, leadership under pressure, recovery after severe injury, and how lessons from elite populations can translate to everyday performance. This episode of The Human Odyssey was recorded on April 1, 2026. Visit our website: https://sophicsynergistics.com/ Follow us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SophicSynergistics/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophicsynergistics/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sophic-synergistics-llc/ X (fka Twitter): https://x.com/SophicS_LLC

    1h 1m

  4. Mar 4

    Pushing Human Limits w/ Dr. Lloyd Tripp

    On this episode of The Human Odyssey Podcast, Dr. Reginald O’Hara sits down with aerospace physiology expert Dr. Lloyd Tripp for a fascinating conversation about his nearly five-decade long career in high‑G research, human performance, and aircrew safety. From his early days flying as a medical observer to leading physiological monitoring innovations and solving real‑world hypoxia challenges, Dr. Tripp shares insights from a career spent pushing the limits of the human body. This episode explores resilience, human‑centered design, and what it takes to protect and optimize aircrew operating in the most extreme environments. This episode of The Human Odyssey™ was recorded on February 25, 2026. Visit our website: https://sophicsynergistics.com/ Follow us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SophicSynergistics/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophicsynergistics/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sophic-synergistics-llc/ X (fka Twitter): https://x.com/SophicS_LLC

    1h 19m

  5. Feb 4

    Fueling Peak Performance w/ Heidi Horn

    In this episode of the Human Odyssey podcast, Dr. Reginald O’Hara sits down with registered dietitian and performance nutrition specialist Heidi Horn for a deep and wide-ranging conversation on what it truly means to fuel the human body for performance, health, recovery, and longevity. This episode of The Human Odyssey™ was recorded on January 28, 2026. Visit our website: https://sophicsynergistics.com/ Follow us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SophicSynergistics/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophicsynergistics/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sophic-synergistics-llc/ X (fka Twitter): https://x.com/SophicS_LLC

    1h 3m

  6. 12/03/2025

    Optimizing Human Performance w/ Col Glenn Hover

    On this episode of The Human Odyssey Podcast, join our host Dr. Reginald O’Hara, the Director of Applied Health and Performance at Sophic Synergistics, as he sits down for a conversation with retired U.S. Air Force Colonel Glenn Hover. With over 25 years of distinguished service, Colonel Hover shares stories from his military career, insights on leadership, and lessons learned from pioneering human performance initiatives. From aeromedical safety to mentorship and resilience, this episode explores what it takes to optimize human performance and readiness to thrive beyond the uniform. This episode of The Human Odyssey™ was recorded on November 21, 2025. Visit our website: https://sophicsynergistics.com/ Follow us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SophicSynergistics/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophicsynergistics/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sophic-synergistics-llc/ X (fka Twitter): https://x.com/SophicS_LLC

    1h 3m

  7. 10/01/2025

    Technology Transfer Decoded w/ Jacob Croft

    Welcome back to another episode of The Human Odyssey: A Human-Centered Podcast! On this episode of The Human Odyssey, we’re joined by Jacob Croft, Director of Licensing and Commercialization at the University of Texas at El Paso, to discuss how universities, federal agencies, and small businesses align through programs like SBIR and STTR, while also examining which technology initiatives matter most in today’s shifting federal funding landscape and how they create real-world impact. This episode of The Human Odyssey was recorded on September 12, 2025. Visit our website: https://sophicsynergistics.com/ Follow us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SophicSynergistics/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophicsynergistics/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sophic-synergistics-llc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SophicS_LLC

    1h 8m

  8. 08/20/2025

    Cultivating Grit w/ John Doolittle

    Welcome back to another episode of The Human Odyssey: A Human-Centered Podcast! On this episode of The Human Odyssey, we’re joined by John Doolittle, Director of the Florida Chamber Health Council’s Mental Health Initiative, retired Navy SEAL, and English Channel swimmer. John shares powerful insights on cultivating grit, sustaining well-being, and building resilience—drawing from his military career, endurance challenges, and current work in mental health advocacy. This episode of The Human Odyssey was recorded on July 30, 2025. Visit our website: https://sophicsynergistics.com/ Follow us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SophicSynergistics/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophicsynergistics/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sophic-synergistics-llc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SophicS_LLC

    1h 29m
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Your podcast for all things Human-Centered Design! The science behind the way humans think, behave, and perform. Human-Centered Design can help you improve your business, your work, and your life! Presented by Sophic Synergistics, the experts in human-centered design.

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  • Creator
    Sophic Synergistics, LLC
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright 2026 Sophic Synergistics, LLC
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