Humans in the Loop

Humans in the Loop
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Humans in the Loop explores stories of neurodivergence, workplace culture, and the technology shaping our lives. Combining powerful human narratives with AI-driven guidance from our host, Ezra Strix, each episode is designed to resonate, challenge perceptions, and affirm experiences.

  1. Better Than Goodbye

    10/07/2025

    Better Than Goodbye

    Most exits end with a badge drop and a goodbye speech. Martin’s ended with a new role—and a system designed around how his brain actually works. “Better Than Goodbye” is the Season 1 finale of Humans in the Loop, exploring how better questions at goodbye can reshape the future of work. Listen, subscribe, and share. Thank you so much for staying with us through Season 1! Humans in the Loop returns with all-new episodes in December. While you wait, look for candid, behind-the-scenes interviews about the show’s creation and loads of bonus content, available exclusively for our paid Patreon members. Want to stay in the loop? Support the show on Patreon. Support the show Humans in the Loop is independently produced by a team of neurodivergent creators and collaborators. Hosted by Ezra Strix, a custom AI voice built with ElevenLabs. Explore episodes, transcripts, and FAQs at loopedinhumans.com. If you enjoyed the show, please leave us a review at RateThisPodcast.com/loopedinhumans. You can also support us at patreon.com/humansintheloop.

    19 min
  2. Doing the Work

    09/30/2025

    Doing the Work

    Hannah spoke up when no one else did. She drafted the policy, carried the weight, and watched leadership stay silent—until her words appeared in their slides. “Doing the Work” is about equity labor, stolen credit, and the quiet exits that follow when trust is broken.  Support the show Humans in the Loop is independently produced by a team of neurodivergent creators and collaborators. Hosted by Ezra Strix, a custom AI voice built with ElevenLabs. Explore episodes, transcripts, and FAQs at loopedinhumans.com. If you enjoyed the show, please leave us a review at RateThisPodcast.com/loopedinhumans. You can also support us at patreon.com/humansintheloop.

    19 min
  3. You Seemed Fine

    09/23/2025

    You Seemed Fine

    Meena seemed fine—always dependable, always helpful, always smiling through exhaustion. But being praised for never needing support came at a cost. This episode explores masking, fawning, boundaries, and what it takes to stop performing and start healing.  Support the show Humans in the Loop is independently produced by a team of neurodivergent creators and collaborators. Hosted by Ezra Strix, a custom AI voice built with ElevenLabs. Explore episodes, transcripts, and FAQs at loopedinhumans.com. If you enjoyed the show, please leave us a review at RateThisPodcast.com/loopedinhumans. You can also support us at patreon.com/humansintheloop.

    13 min
  4. Difficult by Design

    09/16/2025

    Difficult by Design

    Maggie gave tech five years, her health, and everything she had, yet was still labeled “difficult.” This episode explores autism, gender bias, and the high cost of masking in corporate culture. It’s not about defeat, but about knowing when enough is enough.  Support the show Humans in the Loop is independently produced by a team of neurodivergent creators and collaborators. Hosted by Ezra Strix, a custom AI voice built with ElevenLabs. Explore episodes, transcripts, and FAQs at loopedinhumans.com. If you enjoyed the show, please leave us a review at RateThisPodcast.com/loopedinhumans. You can also support us at patreon.com/humansintheloop.

    23 min
  5. Nobody Told Me (Backchannel)

    09/12/2025 · BONUS

    Nobody Told Me (Backchannel)

    What happens when feedback is buried in politeness? In Nobody Told Me, a manager looks back on how silence and vague comments cost a strong performer her promotion. This Backchannel episode pairs with "Soft Skills Audit," revealing how cultures of indirect feedback fail both employees and leaders. Listen, reflect, and rethink how you share the truth at work. Support the show Humans in the Loop is independently produced by a team of neurodivergent creators and collaborators. Hosted by Ezra Strix, a custom AI voice built with ElevenLabs. Explore episodes, transcripts, and FAQs at loopedinhumans.com. If you enjoyed the show, please leave us a review at RateThisPodcast.com/loopedinhumans. You can also support us at patreon.com/humansintheloop.

    10 min
  6. Soft Skills Audit

    09/09/2025

    Soft Skills Audit

    What happens when your metrics are flawless, but you’re still called “too intense” or “not a cultural fit”? In “Soft Skills Audit,” Nadia delivers results but gets lost in a maze of tone policing, vibe checks, and vague feedback that never arrives. If you’ve ever been held to a moving standard, or watched neurodivergent strengths get reframed as risks, this episode is for you. Listen now, subscribe, and share—because real feedback shouldn’t hide in the shadows.  Support the show Humans in the Loop is independently produced by a team of neurodivergent creators and collaborators. Hosted by Ezra Strix, a custom AI voice built with ElevenLabs. Explore episodes, transcripts, and FAQs at loopedinhumans.com. If you enjoyed the show, please leave us a review at RateThisPodcast.com/loopedinhumans. You can also support us at patreon.com/humansintheloop.

    12 min
  7. The Pivot Reflex

    09/02/2025

    The Pivot Reflex

    What happens when being the team fixer goes from “lifesaver” to “liability”? In “The Pivot Reflex,” Liam navigates constant change, context switching, and the emotional whiplash of being indispensable, until a reorg turns his agility into a problem. If you’ve ever been praised for pivoting until it burned you out, or felt your strengths get rebranded as flaws, this one’s for you. Listen now, follow, and share—because chaos shouldn’t be a job requirement.  Support the show Humans in the Loop is independently produced by a team of neurodivergent creators and collaborators. Hosted by Ezra Strix, a custom AI voice built with ElevenLabs. Explore episodes, transcripts, and FAQs at loopedinhumans.com. If you enjoyed the show, please leave us a review at RateThisPodcast.com/loopedinhumans. You can also support us at patreon.com/humansintheloop.

    13 min
  8. Supportive in Theory

    08/26/2025

    Supportive in Theory

    What happens when “we’ve got your back” only counts if it’s on paper? Cassandra had it all figured out, until a reorg meant her informal accommodations had to be formalized for a new boss who played by different rules. If you’ve ever relied on a handshake deal at work, this one’s for you. Listen now and learn why vibes alone won’t protect you.  Support the show Humans in the Loop is independently produced by a team of neurodivergent creators and collaborators. Hosted by Ezra Strix, a custom AI voice built with ElevenLabs. Explore episodes, transcripts, and FAQs at loopedinhumans.com. If you enjoyed the show, please leave us a review at RateThisPodcast.com/loopedinhumans. You can also support us at patreon.com/humansintheloop.

    21 min
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Humans in the Loop explores stories of neurodivergence, workplace culture, and the technology shaping our lives. Combining powerful human narratives with AI-driven guidance from our host, Ezra Strix, each episode is designed to resonate, challenge perceptions, and affirm experiences.

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