Solving the Riddle of Being Human

If you're feeling confused about what it means to be human, this podcast is for you. Join visionary spiritual leader and global humanitarian Sah D'Simone as he explores life's profound questions with the world's most influential and thought-provoking pioneers of human experience. Together, they unravel the mysteries of being human, offering an invitation to rethink what it means to live with purpose, courage, and heart.

Solving the Riddle of Being Human is a religion podcast hosted by Sah D'Simone, with 161 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Sah D'Simone hosts Solving the Riddle of Being Human, a religion show with 161 episodes published.

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  Queer Survival: How AIDS Changed Everything (& What Gen Z Needs to Know) - with Jim Cartwright

  Apr 29, 20251h 21mS0

  "I'm passionate about collaboration between the generations. We have things to learn from you and you have things to learn from us."Sah is joined by queer elder Jim Cartwright to take listeners on a powerful journey through the AIDS crisis, exploring both its devastating impact and the unexpected gifts that emerged from the darkness. Drawing from his lived experience during the epidemic, Jim shares intimate stories of loss, fear, and the 15-year period when a diagnosis was essentially a death sentence. They examine how the trauma of those years shaped queer community care and spirituality in revolutionary ways. Jim...

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  Healing Behind Bars: The Journey of 'The 50’ - with Brenton Gieser

  Apr 15, 20251h 7mS0

  “It only takes 2% of us to change the entire world.” Sah is joined by Brenton Gieser, the filmmaker behind “The 50,” a documentary about 50 incarcerated men who became substance abuse counselors while in the prison system, for a rich discussion highlighting themes of healing, transformation, and the power of forgiveness. They discuss the profound impact of art on self-expression and understanding, as well as the role of perception in shaping attitudes toward prisoners. Brenton Gieser is a first-generation, biracial Korean-American film director straddling space between identities, cultures, and class. Brenton aims to craft stories that explore a nuanced yet grounded humanity through la...

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  Grief as Revolution: Reclaiming Our Right to Feel - with J.S. Park

  Apr 1, 20251h 17mS0

  “Permission to grieve is permission to be human.”Sah is joined by hospital chaplain and author Joon (J.S.) Park to explore the profound art of sitting with suffering in a world obsessed with quick fixes. Drawing from his extensive experience at a Level 1 Trauma Center, J.S. shares the wisdom he's gained from attending countless deaths and supporting people through their darkest moments.Through intimate dialogue, they examine how capitalism has transformed mourning into an inconvenience and how religious traditions can both heal and hinder the grieving process. J.S. offers insights from his transformative book "As Long As You...

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  Embracing the Void Space - with Tracee Stanley

  Mar 18, 20251h 14mS0

  "In the liminal space and that space of doing nothing, there's magic that can happen there."Sah and meditation teacher Tracee Stanley explore the radical power of rest in a world obsessed with productivity. As the bestselling author of "Radiant Rest" and "The Luminous Self," Tracee shares how ancient practices like yoga nidra can transform our relationship with silence and stillness.Through rich discussion, they challenge modern society's addiction to busyness, revealing how embracing the void creates space for magic and transformation. Tracee offers practical wisdom about using daily rituals and nature connection to break free from exhausting patterns and...

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  Making Art Out of Chaos: A Spiritual Rebel's Guide - with James McCrae

  Mar 4, 20251h 12mS0

  "Poetry opens up the door for nuance."Sah and author James McCrae dive into a raw exploration of how creativity can transform our darkest moments into profound revelations. As the founder of Sunflower Club and creator of viral "meme poetry," James shares how humor and artistic expression became his lifeline through existential crisis.Together, they challenge the "love and light" spiritual bypass, revealing how embracing our shadows and channeling grief through art can lead to authentic healing. Through personal stories and practical wisdom, they explore how everyone—whether they consider themselves "creative" or not—can use artistic expression to navigate life...

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