The Human Odyssey

Your podcast for all things Human-Centered Design! The science behind the way humans think, behave, and perform.Human-Centered Design can help you improve your business, your work, and your life! Presented by Sophic Synergistics, the experts in human-centered design.

The Human Odyssey is a science podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 22 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.

Unknown Host hosts The Human Odyssey, a science show with 22 episodes published.

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  Episode #22

  The Science of Getting Science Right w/ Dr. David Allison

  Jun 3, 20261h 3mS1

  <p>On this episode of The Human Odyssey, join Reginald O’Hara, PhD, our Director of Applied Health and Performance, as he sits down with David B. Allison, PhD, Professor of Pediatrics, Endowed Chair, and Director of the USDA Children’s Nutrition Research Center at the Baylor College of Medicine. Together, they explore what rigor, reproducibility, and trust truly mean in modern science, particularly within nutrition and obesity research.</p><p>During their conversation Dr. Allison reflects on his interdisciplinary career and current research at the Baylor College of Medicine and the USDA, while highlighting translational work spanning maternal and chil...

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  Episode #21

  Engineering Recovery w/ Dr. Joshua Hagen

  May 6, 20261h 2mS1

  <p>On this episode of The Human Odyssey, Dr. Reginald O’Hara, Director of Applied Health and Performance at Sophic Synergistics, sits down with Dr. Joshua Hagen, Performance Scientist at The Ohio State University, to explore the science of stress, recovery, sleep, and human performance. Drawing from their shared experience at the Air Force Research Laboratory and Dr. Hagen’s current work with elite athletes and military populations, they dive into recovery science, wearable technologies, photobiomodulation, vibroacoustic therapy, and the future of individualized performance optimization.</p><p>This episode of The Human Odyssey was recorded on April 29, 2026.</p><p>Visit our...

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  Episode #20

  Unbroken Under Pressure w/ Marc Esposito

  Apr 8, 20261h 1mS1

  <p>Welcome back to another episode of The Human Odyssey: A Human-Centered Podcast!</p><p>On this episode of The Human Odyssey, Reginald O’Hara, PhD, Director of Applied Health and Performance at Sophic Synergistics, sits down with Marc Esposito, recently retired U.S. Air Force Special Tactics Officer, to explore what it takes to perform, lead, and recover in no-fail environments. Marc shares insights from over two decades in special operations, including stress inoculation, cognitive resilience, leadership under pressure, recovery after severe injury, and how lessons from elite populations can translate to everyday performance.</p><p>This episode of Th...

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  Episode #19

  Pushing Human Limits w/ Dr. Lloyd Tripp

  Mar 4, 20261h 19mS1

  <p>On this episode of The Human Odyssey Podcast, Dr. Reginald O’Hara sits down with aerospace physiology expert Dr. Lloyd Tripp for a fascinating conversation about his nearly five-decade long career in high‑G research, human performance, and aircrew safety. From his early days flying as a medical observer to leading physiological monitoring innovations and solving real‑world hypoxia challenges, Dr. Tripp shares insights from a career spent pushing the limits of the human body. This episode explores resilience, human‑centered design, and what it takes to protect and optimize aircrew operating in the most extreme environments.</p><p>This epi...

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  Episode #18

  Fueling Peak Performance w/ Heidi Horn

  Feb 4, 20261h 3mS1

  <p>In this episode of the Human Odyssey podcast, Dr. Reginald O’Hara sits down with registered dietitian and performance nutrition specialist Heidi Horn for a deep and wide-ranging conversation on what it truly means to fuel the human body for performance, health, recovery, and longevity.</p><p>This episode of The Human Odyssey™ was recorded on January 28, 2026.</p><p>Visit our website: https://sophicsynergistics.com/</p><p>Follow us on social media!</p><p>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SophicSynergistics/</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophicsynergistics/</p><p>LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sophic-synergistics-llc/</p><p>X (f...

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