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You, Me, Empathy

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You, Me, Empathy is the official podcast of The Feely Human Collective. On this show, we explore the struggles, the triumphs, the brights and the darks we face as humans trying to be human on this wondrous and overwhelming pale blue dot. You, Me, Empathy was created so that we can be witness to our collective humanity through the lens of empathy, vulnerability, and emotional curiosity. We aim to destigmatize mental health, lead fiercely with our hearts, feel our feelings without shame and judgment, and share our courageous stories so that others may feel less alone and more connected as feely humans. You, Me, Empathy is a brave place designed to inspire the beauty in each of us, because each of us, in all of our kaleidoscopic parts, makes up a magical whole that deserves to be seen. Created and hosted by Nōn Wels (he/him), feely human, writer, and doggo lover. The You, Me, Empathy podcast is for informational and/or entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

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You, Me, Empathy is the official podcast of The Feely Human Collective. On this show, we explore the struggles, the triumphs, the brights and the darks we face as humans trying to be human on this wondrous and overwhelming pale blue dot. You, Me, Empathy was created so that we can be witness to our collective humanity through the lens of empathy, vulnerability, and emotional curiosity. We aim to destigmatize mental health, lead fiercely with our hearts, feel our feelings without shame and judgment, and share our courageous stories so that others may feel less alone and more connected as feely humans. You, Me, Empathy is a brave place designed to inspire the beauty in each of us, because each of us, in all of our kaleidoscopic parts, makes up a magical whole that deserves to be seen. Created and hosted by Nōn Wels (he/him), feely human, writer, and doggo lover. The You, Me, Empathy podcast is for informational and/or entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

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Episodes

248: Diversity, Equity, and Muslim Inclusion with Rahimeh Ramezany

3/20/2023
On episode 248 of You, Me, Empathy, Rahimeh Ramezany (she/her) and I explore why we’re not going to kindness our way out of injustice, the dangers of being stuck in our desire to be right, and how Rahimeh is advocating for Muslim inclusion and equitable access, and incorporating considerations of religious identity into Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) work. Read the full show notes, including where to connect with Rahimeh, at FeelyHuman.co. Join the Feely Human membership community...

Duration:01:26:58

247: Recognizing Our Humanity In the News with V Spehar

3/6/2023
On episode 247 of You, Me, Empathy, V Spehar (they/them) and I explore why asking for help is courageous, the importance of seeing beyond what people are saying, creating boundaries for the information we take in, and recognizing our humanity in the news. Read the full show notes at FeelyHuman.co. Join the feely human membership at feelyhuman.co/membership.

Duration:01:07:29

246: The Vulnerability of Building a Community with Kim Johnson

2/20/2023
On episode 246 of You, Me, Empathy, Kim Johnson and I explore the yearning for connection with peers outside of work, the intersection of community and loneliness, how Kim is making community building more accessible with Geneva, and the vulnerability of building community. Join the feely human community: feelyhuman.co/membership Read the full show notes at FeelyHuman.co.

Duration:01:07:17

245: Heartbreak, Love, and Toxic Masculinity with Timothy Goodman

2/6/2023
On episode 245 of You, Me, Empathy, Timothy Goodman (artist and author of I Always Think It’s Forever) and I explore heartbreak and the heightened romanticism of new relationships, the vulnerability of opening ourselves up to love, why "service” is Timothy’s word of 2023, and the isolating, dividing, and bypassing power of toxic masculinity. Check out the full show notes at FeelyHuman.co! Join the Feely Human Membership Community at FeelyHuman.co/membership! Disclaimer: You, Me, Empathy...

Duration:01:18:10

244: Grief to Love with Silke Herwald

1/23/2023
On episode 244 of You, Me, Empathy, Silke Herwald and I explore the subconscious and grief, how grief intersects with empathy, ways that we can feel more connected to those we’ve lost, and what it means to go from Grief to Love. Join the Feely Human membership community before February 11 as a founding member: FeelyHuman.co/membership Full show notes at FeelyHuman.co Disclaimer: You, Me, Empathy is not a substitute for therapy, medical advice or diagnosis. Please seek help with a...

Duration:01:14:45

243: A Space to Be Witness to the Whole of Each Other

1/9/2023
On episode 243, Nōn announces the new Feely Human membership community that’s coming January 11, 2023—a space to be witness the whole of each other! Sign up for the waitlist now, or join the membership community on January 11 at FeelyHuman.co/membership.

Duration:00:20:46

242: Using Our Imagination to Grow Our Empathy with Rory Scovel

12/26/2022
On episode 242 of You, Me, Empathy, Rory Scovel (Babylon, Physical, Pen Pals) and I explore how taking care of ourselves helps us better take care of others, confronting the fear of not making the “right” choices, psilocybin as an experience of profound empathy, and using our imaginations to break humans free of the boxes we want to put them in. For the full show notes, head to FeelyHuman.co. The feely human membership community launches January 11! Join the waitlist at...

Duration:01:15:45

241: Being Vulnerable, Being Grateful, and Being Trans with Jeffrey Jay

12/12/2022
On episode 241 of You, Me, Empathy, Jeffrey Jay (he/him) and I explore comedy as a way to process feelings, the little moments of gratitude before we continue our fight for progress, why Jeffrey felt safe enough to talk about being trans (and the privilege and intersectionality wrapped up in that), and the hit podcast, Being Trans, and how Jeffrey’s experience on that show led to a vulnerability he didn’t see coming. Read the full show notes at FeelyHuman.co. The feely human membership...

Duration:01:08:23

240: We All Have Bias with Liz Kleinrock

11/28/2022
On episode 240 of You, Me, Empathy, Liz Kleinrock (she/her) and I explore why bias is one of the things we humans all have in common, why unlearning is often harder than learning, and what anti-bias and anti-racist work looks like in the classroom. Read the full show notes at FeelyHuman.co. Disclaimer: You, Me, Empathy is not a substitute for therapy, medical advice or diagnosis. Please seek help with a professional if you need it. You are worthy of the care and nourishment of that...

Duration:01:03:29

239: Kids Are the Original Feely Humans with Hannah and Kelty

11/14/2022
On episode 239 of You, Me, Empathy, Hannah and Kelty (founders of Upbringing.co) and I explore their codependence as twins growing up, how parenting is like improv, shifting our focus from how children are behaving to how they are feeling, and why kids are the original feely humans. Read the full show notes at FeelyHuman.co. Content warning: A brief mention of animal abuse mentioned. Disclaimer: You, Me, Empathy is not a substitute for therapy, medical advice or diagnosis. Please seek...

Duration:01:20:38

238: Pro-Abortion and Pro-Baking By Feel with Becca Rea-Tucker

10/31/2022
On episode 238 of You, Me, Empathy, Becca Rea-Tucker (@thesweetfeminist) and I explore the journey of being seen for who we are, destigmatizing abortion (sometimes with cakes) to reduce shame and help others feel less alone, and baking as a way to process feelings with the help of Becca’s magical new cookbook, Baking By Feel. Read the full show notes at FeelyHuman.co. Content warning: Abortion mentioned, obvs. Disclaimer: You, Me, Empathy is not a substitute for therapy, medical advice...

Duration:01:12:42

237: Bad Vibes Only with Nora McInerny

10/17/2022
On episode 237 of You, Me, Empathy, Nora McInerny and I explore why nothing matters and everything matters all at once, the tension between your personal value and what you create, the loneliness of being an adult, how Nora’s grief has impacted her empathy, and Nora’s hilarious and heartwarming new book, Bad Vibes Only. Read the full show notes at FeelyHuman.co. Content warning: Death, grief, and suicidal ideation are mentioned. Disclaimer: You, Me, Empathy is not a substitute for...

Duration:01:13:43

236: What Are We Willing to Risk For Love? with Mansi Choksi

10/3/2022
On episode 236 of You, Me, Empathy, Mansi Choksi (author of The Newlyweds) and I explore arranged marriage in India, love as a revolutionary act, the emotional, cultural, and familial consequences of marrying against tradition, and what we are willing to risk for love. Read the full show notes at FeelyHuman.co.

Duration:01:06:03

235: Brave Trails with Jessica Weissbuch

9/19/2022
On episode 235 of You, Me, Empathy, Jessica Weissbuch and I explore the healing that happens in spaces where we’re seen and heard, the wisdom and beauty in listening to kids, the life-changing moment in childhood when Jessica found a swastika on her driveway, and the truly life-saving magic that is Brave Trails. Read the show notes at FeelyHuman.co! The You, Me, Empathy podcast is for informational and/or entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or...

Duration:01:06:14

From The Happiness Lab: The Secret to Making Friends as an Adult

9/9/2022
Hey, feely humans. I'm doing something different today and previewing a clip from another cool podcast, The Happiness Lab! I hope you enjoy! You might think you know what it takes to lead a happier life . . . more money, a better job, or Instagram-worthy vacations. You’re dead wrong. Yale professor Dr. Laurie Santos has studied the science of happiness and found that many of us do the exact opposite of what will truly make our lives better. She’ll take you through the latest scientific...

Duration:00:16:37

234: Decolonizing Therapy with Dr. Jennifer Mullan

9/5/2022
On episode 234 of You, Me, Empathy, Dr. Jennifer Mullan and I explore staying open enough to be overwhelmed, why burnout is understandable but not natural, what happens when there isn’t space to have big feelings (especially for BIPOC, queer, non-binary, marginalized humans), and decolonizing therapy and capitalism’s toxic influence on the mental health field. Read the full show notes at FeelyHuman.co. The You, Me, Empathy podcast is for informational and/or entertainment purposes only and...

Duration:01:37:06

233: High Risk Humans with Madison Thorn

8/22/2022
On Episode 233 of You, Me, Empathy, Madison Thorn and I explore why fixing all the problems of others doesn’t lead to being seen and loved, the near-death experience of being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at 27 years old, and how a sign that said “sacrifice the weak” inspired Madison to create the High Risk Humans photography series—sharing the stories of those the CDC classified as “high risk” in the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic. (CW: Suicidal ideation, weight (as related to...

Duration:01:17:11

232: Relationship Empathy, Married At First Sight, and The 4 Intimacy Styles with Dr. Viviana Coles

8/8/2022
On Episode 232 of You, Me, Empathy, Dr. Viviana Coles and I explore the performing we do early in relationships, the adorable story of how Viviana met her husband, what Viviana has learned about human connection and empathy in relationships through being a panelist on the television show, Married At First Sight, and Viviana’s wonderful new book, The 4 Intimacy Styles. Read the full show notes at FeelyHuman.co. The You, Me, Empathy podcast is for informational and/or entertainment purposes...

Duration:00:58:52

231: More Than You See with Deborah Lee Smith

7/25/2022
On Episode 231 of You, Me, Empathy, Deborah Lee Smith (she/her) and I explore learning how to listen to our bodies, what it’s like to experience a prolonged panic attack, why there’s no shame or failure in divorce, and how there’s always more than you see—if only we look, listen, soften, and be curious. Read the full show notes at FeelyHuman.co. The You, Me, Empathy podcast is for informational and/or entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or...

Duration:01:11:36

The Future of the Feely Human Community

7/13/2022
Hi! It's a quick bonus episode about the future of the Feely Human community, and what that means for my time on Instagram, and what's coming in October 2022. Stay connected here.

Duration:00:19:45

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