Something More Human

Did you know Gen Zers will spend 19.2 years of their life on their phone? We might just be losing our minds to our screens, but there's something we can do about it. Digital Dementia is a real term coined in 2012 by neuroscientist Dr. Manfred Spitzer, which refers to cognitive decline caused by excessive screen use, often mimicking symptoms of early dementia like forgetfulness, mental fatigue, and attention issues. Doesn'...

How do you deal with jealousy in friendship and friendship breakups? We sit down with Marissa Meizz, founder of No More Lonely Friends, to talk about the reality of friendship expectations, the hardest part of maintaining friendships as an adult, and why we should treat our friendships with the same care we treat our romantic relationships. 

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Sounds dramatic, but every friendship, opportunity, and connection starts with a conversation. So why is talking to strangers so hard? And how can we fix it?

In this episode, we’re breaking down:
Why our brains make socializing harder than it is
6 simple ways to start conversations (even if you’re shy)
The small talk debate: does it actually matter?
What a perfect government would do about loneliness

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We live in the Anti-Social Century—a world designed for isolation, where community has been replaced by convenience, and loneliness is at an all-time high. But if one cultural shift got us here, another can bring us out.

In this episode, Elliot and Sam dive into:
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On January 30, in Denver, Colorado, we brought together 52 strangers, gave them each an equal voice and role to play, created structured rules and an atmosphere of deep engagement and we witnessed firsthand how intentional gatherings can spark meaningful connection, purpose, and...

A device that can read your mind… and it’s available for pre order?! Sam and Elliot talk about its potential positive applications; the return of the Humanity Is In the Comment Section segment & more. Support the show on Patreon and become a Something More Society member! 
 
We have a live event coming up very soon! Our first live podcast & gameshow is taking place at the Denver Press Club on January 30, at 6p. It’...

In preparation for this episode, we did a 48 dopamine detox where we stayed off social media and spent as little time on our phones as possible. Now, we're sharing our dopamine menu items and challenging you to discover what makes you smile and belongs on your own dopamine menu.

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What scripts are shaping your life without you even realizing it? In this episode, we sit down with Chris Peck to explore how small moments—like starting a conversation or choosing kindness—can create powerful ripple effects. We talk about embracing vulnerability, navigating the tension of being "too much," and uncovering the hidden narratives that guide our decisions.

Packed with insights and personal stories, this episod...

From growing up in a trailer park eating ketchup soup as a child to COO of the world’s largest art dealer, John Block talks with us about imposter syndrome, fear of failure, and how to know when you’ve outgrown a friendship.

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Hanging upside down from a hot air balloon to pick cotton with some friends; a reluctant trip to New Mexico turns into 33 years of never missing the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta and an induction into the Balloon Fiesta hall of fame; turning two balloon pins into 200,000 pins. We dug through our communities and connections to find some iconic characters of the worlds largest hot air balloon festival to talk to them about...

How does loneliness impact our health and what can we do about it? We just wrapped up The Art and Science of Connection by social scientist Kasley Killam in The Something More Society book club and we're unpacking our key takeaways, outlining how you can benefit from feeling connected in your day to day life.

Sam takes us back to a research fellowship she did in 2017, reminding us that community and connection are ke...

Self-love isn’t a quick fix; it’s a journey made up of small, intentional choices.

Elliot unpacks his toughest questions with our guest, Sarah: How did she learn to embrace herself, even in difficult moments? This episode doesn’t offer a ‘perfect’ solution, but instead, explores the real steps toward self-acceptance that anyone can try. With surprising tools, and reflections from Sam, this is your invitation to start shif...

If we're in a friendship crisis, what do we do about it? We discuss data from The American Survey Center and the US Surgeon General’s Advisory on the Healing Effects of Social Connection and Community to better understand what it means to be in a friendship crisis.

And of course, we'll never leave you high and dry. We outline 4 strategies for improving your relationships, overall life satisfaction, and longevity....

Improve your relationships by becoming a better conversationalist. We often hear complaints after a first date or catching up with a friend that the other person didn't seem invested because they didn't ask any questions. Tony Robbins says "the quality of your life is determined by the quality of the questions you ask" and we believe that questions hold the power to enable us to see and be seen in meaningful way...

What if the key to a fulfilling life isn't found in achievement, but in connection? In this episode, we sit down with Dan Harris, former ABC News anchor and renowned meditation advocate, to explore the power of deep relationships, the inner struggles we all face, and how mindfulness can change the way we live.

Dan opens up about his infamous 2004 panic attack on live TV, and how it set him on a journey to redefine his relations...

How to get people to care about your projects? People can only be as excited about something you're working on as YOU are. We uncover the ideas behind manufacturing your own hype and what that looks like from artists to entrepreneurs to 9-5ers. Elliot says "don't take the wind from the sails of the boat that you built."

I also share with Elliot the power behind recognizing moments of transition and mome...

From being all alone in a new city to navigating the intense spotlight of The Bachelor Season 20, Ben Higgins faced the most Googled breakup of 2017. In this candid conversation, Ben opens up about the challenges of separating his identity from 'Ben the Bachelor' and the pitfalls of social media, including the comparison and envy that can come with it. He shares how a friend's life-changing advice led him to shift hi...

Sam says, "Not allowing your friends to help robs them of the joy of being a great friend" and I felt that.

Asking your friends for help is easier said than done. When was the last time you explicitly asked your friend to help you with something related to your relationships, mental well being, professional development, creative expression?

Sam and I talk about how we feel compelled to lie even to the b...

Action creates clarity, failure is a rite of passage, don’t let perfect be the enemy of good! During her mindset coaching sessions around the time our podcast was just forming, Sam, inspired by her coaching, asked me, 'If I told you that episode 20 was where we figured it out, how fast would you fail through the first 19 to get there? If you apply that anywhere in your endeavors, only good things can come from that.

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