The Human Community

Host: Toria Hungerford
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The Human Community Podcast — Season 2 Soulful conversations for an ever-changing world. In a time of rapid change, disconnection, and growing fear surrounding technology and AI, this podcast is a space to remember what makes us deeply human. Through conversations with healers, scientists, artists, storytellers, spiritual teachers, and community builders, we explore intuition, creativity, healing, nature, community, and the wisdom no algorithm can replace. Different paths. Rooted in community. Hosted by Toria Hungerford.

Episodes

  1. Aug 2

    Nature & the Human Spirit

    🌿🌎 Nature has a way of drawing us in when we need it the most. In this episode of The Human Community, healer and sacred dream guide Aiyana Athenian shares how the natural world helped her navigate grief, heal after the loss of her husband, and discover that nature itself can become one of our greatest teachers. In this heartfelt conversation, I sit with healer, yoga educator, mother, and sacred dream guide Aiyana Athenian as she shares her deeply personal journey through grief after the loss of her husband—and how immersing herself in the natural world helped her heal, reconnect, and find her way forward. Aiyana shares how nature became a guide, a companion, and a source of wisdom, reminding us that we are never truly separate from the world around us. Together, we explore the "web of life"—the invisible threads of love and connection that weave all beings together. Her daughter, Lalita, joins us to share her own adventures through nature and her hiking stories, captured through her blog, offering another beautiful perspective on the ways the natural world shapes and inspires us. In this episode, we talk about:🌱 Finding healing through connection with nature🌱 The wisdom the Earth offers when we slow down and listen🌱 Simple ways to reconnect with the living world🌱 The deep bond of love that connects us all Pull up a chair and join us for a soulful conversation about grief, love, healing, and the nurturing wisdom of the living world. 🎧 Listen to the newest episode of The Human Community and reconnect with the magic of belonging. Connect with Aiyana:🌿 Live Your Sacred Dream: https://www.liveyoursacreddream.com🌿 Shiva Shakti Yoga School: https://www.shivashaktiyogaschool.com Explore Lalita’s hiking adventures:🥾 https://thetrek.co/author/pj-athenian/ The Human Community: www.TheHumanCommunity.com Music "Ethereal Relaxation"Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    Nature & the Human Spirit

  2. Jul 1

    Exploring Unseen Worlds

    Exploring the Unseen World | with Juan-Carlos "JC" Safa What if there is more to reality than what we can see with our physical eyes? In this episode of The Human Community, Toria sits down with Juan-Carlos "JC" Safa to explore the unseen world through the lens of shamanic practice. Together, they discuss helping spirits, power animals, and the transformative practice of shamanic journeying into the unseen worlds. This conversation invites us to explore one of humanity's oldest spiritual traditions—one that encourages a deeper relationship with compassionate helping spirits, the natural world, and the unseen realms. About Juan-Carlos "JC" Safa JC Safa is a faculty member with the Foundation for Shamanic Studies and a shamanic practitioner based in San Diego, California. He teaches workshops and offers private shamanic healing sessions through his practice. Learn more about JC:Website: www.shamanichealingandwisdom.com Faculty Profile:  www.shamanism.org/faculty/juan-carlos-safa

    Exploring Unseen Worlds

  3. Jun 1

    Chronic Stress: Finding Balance Through Yoga & Reiki

    How do practices like yoga, meditation, breathwork, and Reiki help us navigate the stress we experience in our daily lives? In this episode of The Human Community, Toria sits down with Dr. Sarah Cavrak, a cognitive scientist, yoga and meditation instructor, and Reiki Master. For more than 25 years, Sarah has explored human cognition, behavior, and spirituality through both psychological and yogic lenses, bringing a unique perspective to the conversation. Together, they explore our relationship with stress, its impact on the body, the nervous system, the vagus nerve, and the parasympathetic response. They discuss how ancient practices such as yoga, meditation, breathwork, and Reiki help support the way we care for ourselves in an increasingly demanding world.  If you are feeling burned out or wonder how stress affects our mind and body, Dr. Cavrak shares simple practices that can be incorporated into your daily life to support a greater sense of calm and balance.

    Chronic Stress: Finding Balance Through Yoga & Reiki

  4. May 16

    Could Collaboration Be the Answer in the Age of AI?

    What happens when we shift from competition and scarcity toward collaboration, shared resources, and collective wellbeing? In this episode of The Human Community, I sit down with Paulo Gregory, creator of Cohado®, to explore community building, cooperation, and meaningful human connection in an ever-changing world. Together, we discuss collaboration, shared responsibility, and why community may become even more essential in the age of AI. A conversation about compassion, belonging, and remembering how to care for one another. 🎧 TheHumanCommunity.com Follow Paulo Gregory: https://paulogregory.comLearn more about Cohado®: https://www.cohado.com

    Could Collaboration Be the Answer in the Age of AI?

  5. 10/01/2025

    Honoring the Past, Bridging the Future

    We’re honored to welcome Manuel Lucero IV, Executive Director of the Museum of Indigenous People in Prescott, AZ. A Veteran, community leader, and cultural advocate, Manuel shares his journey, wisdom, and vision for honoring traditions while shaping a better future. #IndigenousVoices #NativeAmericanHeritage #CulturalPreservation #CommunityAndCulture #PrescottAZ #VeteransVoices

    Honoring the Past, Bridging the Future

  6. 07/23/2025

    The Energy Between Us

    In this episode of The Human Community, we explore the subtle — yet powerful — energy that flows between us. What happens when we unconsciously absorb others’ energy, and how can we learn to transmute what feels heavy, rude, or "negative" into something more grounded and wise?We talk about the importance of energetic boundaries, how to recognize what’s truly yours to carry, and the vital practice of tending to your own inner garden. This conversation invites you to shift from blame to discernment, and from reaction to responsibility — because not every harsh tone or heavy presence is what it seems.Tune in as we reflect on how to navigate the energy between us with awareness, compassion, and clarity.#thehumancommunity #transmuteenergy #energeticboundaries #TendYourOwnGarden#energyawareness #inneralchemy #consciousconnection

    The Energy Between Us

  7. 07/09/2025

    Linda Go: The Singing Shaman

    In this episode of The Human Community, we sit down with Linda Go, the Singing Shaman, to explore her spiritual journey from childhood to her studies with shamanic healer Elliot Cowan. Linda shares how she works with nature and weather spirits, receives musical inspiration, and uses the power of Sanskrit and sound for healing. We dive into the brilliance of the human mind, collective consciousness, and how to find joy and meaning in chaotic times. Linda also speaks about her Threshold School for Non-Ordinary Studies and the importance of living with an awareness of death. A soul-nourishing conversation filled with wisdom, laughter, and inspiration for the path ahead.

    Linda Go: The Singing Shaman

  8. 06/26/2025

    The Journey Begins: Meet the Hosts

    The journey begins.In a world full of noise, this is a return to something quiet, ancient, and true.In this very first episode of The Human Community, meet your hosts Toria and Diana, as they share why they created this space, what you can expect in future episodes, and the heart behind the vision.🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe & hit the bell so you don’t miss what’s next.#PodcastLaunch #TheHumanCommunity #SoulfulConversations #MeetTheHosts #AwakenYourSoul

  • 8 Episodes

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The Human Community Podcast — Season 2 Soulful conversations for an ever-changing world. In a time of rapid change, disconnection, and growing fear surrounding technology and AI, this podcast is a space to remember what makes us deeply human. Through conversations with healers, scientists, artists, storytellers, spiritual teachers, and community builders, we explore intuition, creativity, healing, nature, community, and the wisdom no algorithm can replace. Different paths. Rooted in community. Hosted by Toria Hungerford.

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  • Creator
    Host: Toria Hungerford
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Host: Toria Hungerford
  • Show Website
    The Human Community