I AM HUMAN

Yami Cazorla-Lancaster, DO, MPH, MS, FAAP
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You are here for a reason. But navigating this human life can be challenging. How do you care for your body, mind and spirit to make the most of your time here on earth? This podcast explores these questions through rich conversations on plant-based nutrition, lifestyle medicine, personal development, and spirituality. We help bring to light valuable insights to promote health, well-being, longevity, and joy and help you craft your best life yet. I AM HUMAN is hosted by Dr. Yami Cazorla-Lancaster, a board-certified pediatrician, board-certified lifestyle medicine physician, and national board-certified health and wellness coach. Dr. Yami is a curious human interested in living a long, healthy, and joyful life. New episodes drop every Sunday.

  1. 353: I Procrastinated All Day — Here’s the Real Reason Why

    2D AGO

    353: I Procrastinated All Day — Here’s the Real Reason Why

    In this deeply personal episode, I share a real moment of resistance — spending an entire day doing everything on my to-do list except the one thing that actually mattered. I wasn’t being lazy. I wasn’t lacking discipline. I was avoiding something. In this episode, I unpack what procrastination really looks like — especially for high achievers — and why it’s often not about time management, but about fear, perfectionism, and lack of self-trust. We explore the hidden reasons we delay the things that matter most, from fear of failure and judgment to fear of success and being seen. I also walk you through a simple, practical framework that helped me finally press record — and how you can use it to move forward in your own life. If there’s something you’ve been putting off, even though you know it’s important, this episode will help you understand why — and what to do next. Procrastination isn’t the problem. Avoidance is. Disclaimer The information on this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not meant to replace careful evaluation and treatment. If you have concerns about your health or well-being, please consult a healthcare professional. What You’ll Learn in This Episode ✔ Why procrastination is often avoidance, not laziness ✔ How perfectionism creates resistance to starting ✔ The role of fear (failure, success, judgment, visibility) ✔ Why high achievers stay busy instead of moving forward ✔ The truth about “feeling ready” ✔ How to break the cycle of avoidance ✔ A simple 3-step framework to take action ✔ Why small actions create momentum Key Topics Covered Procrastination Avoidance behavior Perfectionism Fear of failure Fear of success Fear of judgment Self-trust Resistance Productivity mindset High achiever patterns Taking action Mindset shifts Emotional avoidance Personal growth Reflection Questions What are you avoiding right now? What fear might be underneath that avoidance? What would it look like to start imperfectly? What is one small action you can take today? Loved This Episode? If this conversation resonated with you: ⭐ Leave a review 📲 Share it with someone who feels stuck in their life 🔔 Follow the podcast for more conversations on mindset, mental health, and authentic living Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    14 min
  2. 352: Your Dreams Are Unique — Stop Judging Them

    APR 27

    352: Your Dreams Are Unique — Stop Judging Them

    In this deeply personal episode, I share a realization that completely shifted how I see success, relationships, and the way we judge both ourselves and others. For years, I didn’t fully understand my husband’s dreams. They looked nothing like mine. I’m the visionary, the entrepreneur, the one chasing big, outward goals. He’s grounded, introverted, and deeply connected to nature — living a life that, at one point, I didn’t fully appreciate. Until something clicked. I realized that the very thing I was struggling to allow in myself — the freedom to want what I truly want — was something he had already mastered. We explore how we unconsciously judge other people’s dreams when they don’t match our own, and how that same judgment often reflects the way we limit ourselves. This episode is about redefining success, releasing comparison, and creating space for true alignment — both in your life and in your relationships. If you’ve ever questioned your desires, compared your path to others, or felt resistance toward what you truly want, this conversation will help you see things differently. Your dreams don’t have to make sense to anyone else. They just have to be true for you. DisclaimerThe information on this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not meant to replace careful evaluation and treatment. If you have concerns about your health or well-being, please consult a healthcare professional. What You’ll Learn in This Episode✔ Why we judge other people’s dreams (and what it says about us) ✔ How different personality types pursue fulfillment in different ways ✔ The hidden ways we limit our own desires ✔ Why alignment looks different for everyone ✔ How to release comparison and embrace your path ✔ The connection between judgment and self-restriction ✔ How to create deeper connection in relationships ✔ Why allowing is the key to growth and peace Key Topics CoveredUnique dreams Self-judgment Relationship dynamics Personal growth Identity differences Introversion vs extroversion Success definition Comparison Self-acceptance Emotional maturity Allowing vs controlling Life purpose Authenticity Relationship growth Reflection QuestionsWhere are you judging someone else’s path because it looks different from yours? Are you allowing yourself to want what you truly want? What would change if you stopped needing your dreams to be understood? What does alignment actually look like for you? Loved This Episode?If this conversation resonated with you: ⭐ Leave a review 📲 Share it with someone who feels stuck in their life 🔔 Follow the podcast for more conversations on mindset, mental health, and authentic living Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    21 min
  3. 351: Body Image, Self-Love, and Weight Loss — Can They Coexist?

    APR 20

    351: Body Image, Self-Love, and Weight Loss — Can They Coexist?

    Most women feel stuck between two extremes: love your body as it is… or want to change it. In this deeply personal episode, I share my journey from years of self-criticism, dieting, and emotional eating to a place of genuine self-love — and how everything shifted during one of the hardest seasons of my life. Through perimenopause, depression, and rapid body changes, I discovered something unexpected: loving your body and wanting to change it are not opposites. We explore how the all-or-nothing mindset keeps so many women trapped in cycles of guilt, restriction, and frustration — and what it looks like to build a relationship with your body rooted in respect, alignment, and compassion. I also share how my approach to health, fitness, and body goals evolved — not from punishment or pressure, but from a place of partnership with my body. If you’ve ever felt torn between acceptance and change, this episode will help you find a path that honors both. You don’t have to choose between loving yourself and evolving. You can do both. Trigger WarningThis episode includes discussion of body image, weight, dieting, and disordered eating patterns. If this is a sensitive topic for you, please listen with care or skip this episode if needed. DisclaimerThe information on this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not meant to replace careful evaluation and treatment. If you have concerns about your health or well-being, please consult a healthcare professional. What You’ll Learn in This Episode✔ Why self-love and body change are not in conflict ✔ How childhood, culture, and religion shape body image ✔ The truth about emotional eating and why it’s not self-care ✔ How stress and sleep impact your eating patterns ✔ Why dieting cycles keep you stuck — and how to break them ✔ The shift from controlling your body to working with it ✔ How to pursue aesthetic goals without sacrificing well-being ✔ Practical strategies for sustainable, aligned change Key Topics CoveredBody image Self-love vs self-improvement Emotional eating Disordered eating Stress eating Perimenopause and weight Intuitive eating Identity and self-worth Cultural conditioning Sustainable health Fitness goals Personal growth Self-acceptance Mindset shifts Reflection QuestionsDo you believe wanting to change your body means you don’t love yourself? Where did your beliefs about your body come from? What would it look like to pursue your goals from a place of self-respect instead of criticism? What do you actually want — separate from expectations? Loved This Episode?If this conversation resonated with you: ⭐ Leave a review 📲 Share it with someone who feels stuck in their life 🔔 Follow the podcast for more conversations on mindset, mental health, and authentic living Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    50 min

  4. APR 6

    350: You’re Sabotaging Your Own Success (Here’s Why)

    In this deeply personal episode, I share my journey through burnout recovery, depression, and identity loss — and the powerful mindset transformation that helped me rebuild my confidence and expand my capacity for success. Recently, I experienced something that felt confusing and frustrating: things were finally going well — and almost immediately, I started to feel anxious, doubtful, and overwhelmed. Beneath that reaction were powerful thoughts: I’m not good enough. I don’t deserve this. Something bad is going to happen. This won’t last. We explore why success can actually feel unsafe, how our subconscious limits how much joy, abundance, and achievement we allow ourselves to experience, and how we unknowingly sabotage ourselves when we exceed that internal threshold. This episode breaks down the concept of the “upper limit problem” — the invisible ceiling that keeps you stuck at a level that feels familiar, even if it’s uncomfortable. If you’ve ever pulled back when things were going well, doubted yourself after a win, or felt fear instead of excitement when success started to show up, this conversation will help you understand why. You are not broken. You may simply be hitting your current capacity. DisclaimerThe information on this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not meant to replace careful evaluation and treatment. If you have concerns about your health or well-being, please consult a healthcare professional. What You’ll Learn in This Episode✔ What the “upper limit problem” is and how it affects your success ✔ Why success can trigger anxiety, fear, and self-doubt ✔ The hidden beliefs that limit how much you allow yourself to receive ✔ How self-sabotage shows up in your thoughts and behaviors ✔ Why your brain resists unfamiliar levels of success and joy ✔ How to expand your capacity for success and abundance ✔ Practical ways to challenge limiting beliefs in real time ✔ Why it’s okay to want more — and to receive it Key Topics Coveredupper limit problem fear of success self-sabotage limiting beliefs imposter syndrome self-worth and deservingness success anxiety personal growth mindset shifts abundance and capacity emotional resilience zone of genius Reflection QuestionsWhat happens after something goes well in your life? Do you allow yourself to feel success — or do you brace for something to go wrong? What belief might be limiting how much you allow yourself to receive? What would change if you believed you were fully worthy of success? Loved This Episode?If this conversation resonated with you: ⭐ Leave a review 📲 Share it with someone who feels stuck in their life 🔔 Follow the podcast for more conversations on mindset, mental health, and authentic living Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    38 min

  5. MAR 30

    349: Your Joy Is Not Selfish

    In this deeply personal episode, I share my journey through burnout recovery, depression, and identity loss — and the powerful mindset transformation that helped me rebuild my confidence and reconnect with joy. For a long time, I believed that the more I sacrificed myself, the better of a person I was. That choosing myself — my desires, my happiness, my joy — would somehow make me selfish. Beneath that belief were powerful thoughts: I should put others first. Good people sacrifice. My needs don’t matter as much. If I choose myself, I’ll hurt others. We explore how cultural, religious, and societal conditioning shapes this belief, why so many caregivers and high-achieving women struggle with guilt around choosing themselves, and how self-sacrifice can actually lead to burnout, resentment, and emotional disconnection. This episode reframes one of the most common and limiting beliefs: that joy is selfish — and instead reveals how your joy may be one of the most powerful ways you contribute to others. If you’ve been over-giving, feeling resentful, disconnected from yourself, or questioning whether it’s okay to prioritize your own happiness, this conversation will help you see that choosing yourself is not selfish — it’s necessary. Your joy doesn’t take away from others. It expands what you’re able to give. DisclaimerThe information on this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not meant to replace careful evaluation and treatment. If you have concerns about your health or well-being, please consult a healthcare professional. What You’ll Learn in This Episode✔ Why many people associate self-sacrifice with worth ✔ How religious and cultural conditioning shape beliefs about selfishness ✔ The hidden cost of over-giving and abandoning yourself ✔ Why self-sacrifice can lead to burnout, resentment, and disconnection ✔ How joy actually increases your capacity to love and give ✔ The connection between self-love and collective impact ✔ How to recognize where you’re over-giving in your life ✔ Simple ways to reconnect with what brings you joy Key Topics Coveredself-sacrifice vs self-love joy and emotional alignment burnout and resentment religious and cultural conditioning people pleasing caregiver identity emotional resilience authenticity and self-acceptance energy and emotional presence alignment vs obligation Reflection QuestionsWhere are you over-giving in your life? Where are you abandoning yourself in the name of being “good”? What would bring you even 10% more joy right now? What if your joy is not selfish — but necessary? Loved This Episode?If this conversation resonated with you: ⭐ Leave a review 📲 Share it with someone who feels stuck in their life 🔔 Follow the podcast for more conversations on mindset, mental health, and authentic living Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    26 min

  6. MAR 23

    348: Is It Okay to Change Your Mind?

    In this deeply personal episode, I share my journey through burnout recovery, depression, and identity loss — and the powerful mindset transformation that helped me rebuild my confidence and reclaim my freedom. For most of my life, I believed that once you chose a path, you were supposed to stick with it forever. Choose your career. Commit. Stay the course. But what happens when the person who made that decision is no longer who you are today? Beneath the fear of change were powerful thoughts: I’m being irresponsible. I’m wasting time. I should stick with it. People will think I’m a quitter. We explore why changing your mind feels so difficult — from identity attachment and the sunk cost fallacy to fear of judgment and cultural expectations that reward consistency over evolution. This episode breaks down the truth behind those fears and reframes changing your mind as something radically different: growth, self-awareness, and alignment. If you’re feeling stuck in a path that no longer feels like yours, questioning your career or identity, or struggling with guilt around wanting something different, this conversation will help you move forward with clarity and compassion. Nothing you’ve done is wasted. You are allowed to evolve. DisclaimerThe information on this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not meant to replace careful evaluation and treatment. If you have concerns about your health or well-being, please consult a healthcare professional. What You’ll Learn in This Episode✔ Why changing your mind can feel like failure ✔ The role of identity attachment in keeping you stuck ✔ What the sunk cost fallacy is and how it affects your decisions ✔ Why fear of judgment holds so many people back ✔ How cultural expectations reinforce staying the same ✔ Why nothing you’ve done is ever wasted ✔ How curiosity and exploration lead to growth and wisdom ✔ Practical ways to start evolving without blowing up your life Key Topics CoveredChanging Your Mind Identity and Self-Concept Sunk Cost Fallacy Fear Of Judgment Career Change and Life Transitions Personal Growth and Evolution Self-Acceptance Curiosity and Exploration Emotional Resilience Alignment vs Obligation Reflection QuestionsWho are you today — and is your life aligned with that version of you? Are you staying committed out of alignment or out of fear? What feels more true: staying the same, or allowing yourself to evolve? If nothing was “wasted,” what would you choose next? Loved This Episode?If this conversation resonated with you: ⭐ Leave a review 📲 Share it with someone who feels stuck in their life 🔔 Follow the podcast for more conversations on mindset, mental health, and authentic living Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    39 min

  7. MAR 16

    347: Fear Doesn’t Sound Like Fear (And That’s the Problem)

    For a long time, I thought fear would show up loudly — racing heart, panic, obvious anxiety. But what I discovered is that fear is often much more subtle. It disguises itself as logic, responsibility, and maturity. It sounds like: “I just need more time.” “It’s not the right moment.” “I should be grateful for what I have.” “I need to be more prepared.” These thoughts feel wise and responsible, but many times they are simply fear quietly running the meeting in your mind. We explore how fear disguises itself when you’re considering a big change in your life, why it keeps you stuck in familiar situations, and how to recognize when fear — not wisdom — is making your decisions. In this episode, I walk through 22 common thoughts that are actually fear in disguise and share practical exercises that help you uncover the real voice behind those thoughts. If you’re feeling stuck in your career, relationships, or personal growth, this conversation will help you recognize when fear is shrinking your life — and how to take back the driver's seat. Fear is normal. But it should never be the decision maker. DisclaimerThe information on this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not meant to replace careful evaluation and treatment. If you have concerns about your health or well-being, please consult a healthcare professional. What You’ll Learn in This Episode✔ Why fear rarely announces itself clearly ✔ How fear disguises itself as responsibility and logic ✔ 22 thoughts that might actually be fear in disguise ✔ The difference between fear and wisdom ✔ How fear keeps people stuck in unaligned lives ✔ Why perfectionism and “being prepared” can hide fear ✔ How religious conditioning and people-pleasing reinforce fear ✔ Practical exercises to recognize fear in real time Key Topics CoveredFear disguised as responsibility Limiting beliefs and mindset patterns Burnout and identity change Perfectionism and procrastination Fear of judgment and failure People pleasing and approval seeking Personal growth and self-trust Emotional resilience Decision-making under uncertainty Choosing courage over comfort Reflection QuestionsAre your thoughts expanding your life — or shrinking it? What fear might be hiding behind the thought that “it’s not the right time”? If you stayed exactly where you are for the next 10 years, how would you feel? What decision might you make if fear wasn’t driving? Loved This Episode?If this conversation resonated with you: ⭐ Leave a review 📲 Share it with someone who feels stuck in their life 🔔 Follow the podcast for more conversations on mindset, mental health, and authentic living Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    33 min

  8. MAR 9

    346: You’re Not Trapped — You’re Just Afraid

    In this deeply personal episode, I share my journey through burnout recovery, depression, and identity loss — and the powerful mindset transformation that helped me rebuild my confidence and reclaim my freedom. For a long time, I believed I was trapped — trapped in my career, trapped in responsibilities, trapped in a life that no longer felt aligned. But what I eventually realized was both humbling and liberating: I wasn’t trapped. I was afraid to choose. Beneath the surface of feeling stuck were powerful fears — fear of judgment, fear of financial insecurity, fear of failure, and fear of disrupting the identity I had built over decades. We explore how the illusion of being trapped develops, why our brains exaggerate worst-case scenarios, and how imagined futures can keep us paralyzed in lives that no longer fit us. This episode breaks down the mindset shifts that helped me reclaim my power — including the powerful FEAR framework: False Experiences Appearing Real — and how to objectively evaluate your fears instead of letting them control your life. If you’ve been feeling stuck in your career, relationships, or personal growth, this conversation will help you see that the door may not actually be locked. You are not powerless. You may simply be standing at the edge of your next evolution. DisclaimerThe information on this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not meant to replace careful evaluation and treatment. If you have concerns about your health or well-being, please consult a healthcare professional. What You’ll Learn in This Episode✔ Why the feeling of being “trapped” is often an illusion ✔ The psychological pattern that keeps people stuck in unhappy situations ✔ The FEAR framework: False Experiences Appearing Real ✔ How our minds exaggerate worst-case scenarios around judgment and failure ✔ The real cost of avoiding decisions and staying stuck ✔ How to objectively evaluate your fears instead of believing them ✔ Why imagining your best-case scenario is just as important as confronting your worst-case fears ✔ How discomfort can actually signal growth and identity expansion Key Topics CoveredFear and decision-making The illusion of being stuck Limiting beliefs and mindset patterns Burnout and identity expansion Personal freedom and responsibility Overcoming fear of judgment and failure Career change and life transitions Emotional resilience Trusting your intuition Choosing courage over comfort Reflection QuestionsWhere in your life do you feel trapped right now? What decision are you avoiding because of fear? Are your worst-case scenarios realistic — or exaggerated? What could your life look like if you allowed yourself to imagine the best-case scenario? Loved This Episode?If this conversation resonated with you: ⭐ Leave a review 📲 Share it with someone navigating burnout or career change 🔔 Follow the podcast for more conversations on mindset, mental health, and authentic living Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    20 min
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You are here for a reason. But navigating this human life can be challenging. How do you care for your body, mind and spirit to make the most of your time here on earth? This podcast explores these questions through rich conversations on plant-based nutrition, lifestyle medicine, personal development, and spirituality. We help bring to light valuable insights to promote health, well-being, longevity, and joy and help you craft your best life yet. I AM HUMAN is hosted by Dr. Yami Cazorla-Lancaster, a board-certified pediatrician, board-certified lifestyle medicine physician, and national board-certified health and wellness coach. Dr. Yami is a curious human interested in living a long, healthy, and joyful life. New episodes drop every Sunday.

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  • Creator
    Yami Cazorla-Lancaster, DO, MPH, MS, FAAP
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    387
  • Rating
    Clean
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