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Staying Human with Dr. Vivek Murthy

Vivek Murthy
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The Healer's Art
Loneliness
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What if, instead of looking for quick fixes or life hacks, we asked: what does it take to live a fulfilling life?

Like so many people, trusted physician Dr. Vivek Murthy grapples with what it means to live well. As U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy started a groundbreaking public conversation around loneliness and the importance of connection. Now, he’s inviting listeners to join him as he e... more

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Vivek talks with Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Ayad Akhtar about his new novel, The Radiance, and what it means to be truly connected to the world—including the parts of it which defy easy explanation.

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What does it really mean to heal? 

What is the difference between curing and healing? 

What can we offer one another when something can’t be fixed?

Dr. Rachel Naomi Remen spent her life exploring what it means to be human. As Vivek puts it, Rachel... more

Angela Duckworth changed the way millions of people think about achievement with her bestselling book Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance. Yet ten years later, she’s come to believe that grit and willpower are only part of the story.

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How many of us have felt the deep need to belong, but weren’t sure where to start? 

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Recent Guests

Dr. Akil Palanisamy
Specialist in integrative medicine; colleague and friend of Vivek Murthy
Integrative medicine / UCSF affiliate
Episode: Remembering Dr. Rachel Remen: What is the Secret to True Healing?
Angela Duckworth
Professor of psychology at the University of Pennsylvania; author of Grit and Situated
University of Pennsylvania
Episode: Angela Duckworth: What Situations Bring Out the Best in Us?
Robert Putnam
Professor of public policy, Harvard University; author of Bowling Alone and The Upswing
Harvard University
Episode: Robert Putnam: What Does It Mean To Be a Social Capitalist? (and how does it affect our health?)
Maya Shankar
Cognitive scientist and host of A Slight Change of Plans
Harvard/UC Berkeley background referenced in discussion
Episode: Maya Shankar: What Happens When Life Changes Our Plans?
Robert Waldinger
Psychiatrist; Director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development
Harvard Study of Adult Development
Episode: Dr. Robert Waldinger: What does 85 years of research reveal about a Good Life?
Jennifer Wallace
Journalist and author of MATTERING, The Secret to a Life of Deep Connection and Purpose
Author, MATTERING
Episode: Jennifer Wallace: Why Don’t We Feel Like We Matter?
Atul Gawande
Surgeon, writer, public health leader
Brigham & Women's Hospital; Harvard Medical School
Episode: Atul Gawande: What Does Death Teach Us About How To Live?
David French
Guest discussing community, virtue, and navigating divides
Guest (public intellectual, writer)
Episode: David French: How Can We Come Together Across Divides?
Kate Bowler
Bestselling author and Duke University professor emerita, author of Joyful, Anyway
Duke University; Author
Episode: Kate Bowler: Is Joy Possible When Things Are Difficult?

Host

Dr. Vivek Murthy
Host of Staying Human with Dr. Vivek Murthy; physician and public-health leader

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 100 ratings
  • Enjoyable discussions on social wellness

    So glad Dr. Murthy is hosting a podcast again! I enjoy the wholesome, substantive discussions, especially how to reconnect with people. I recommend inviting the following guests for future episodes: Jonathan Haidt, Angela Duckworth, Martin Seligman, Arthur Brooks, David Brooks and James Pawelski.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Legal Beagle 8
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great episode

    I am really enjoying this podcast and I’m quite selective about what I listen to. The topics and guests are very relevant and interesting. I especially enjoyed the episode with Robert Putnam. Great stories and powerful messages. Keep up the great work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RIRMD
    United Statesa month ago
  • Let’s welcome back Dr. Murthy

    I am so grateful that Vivek Murthy is back. His podcast Housecalls with Dr. Murthy was amazing. And now he is back to share new voices and new perspectives. Thank you for sharing wonderful guests and your voice with us once again!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Working towards calm
    United States2 months ago
  • What really matters

    A balm for the soul, a corrective to the increasingly public hostility, a deep and thoughtful discourse about what truly matters.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Expat in New Zealand
    New Zealand2 months ago
  • Such a needed voice

    I love this soft, questioning voice searching for ways to stay human in this loud and often rude world. Your conversations bring so much light and hope and inspiration!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DanielaSpon
    United States2 months ago

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Guests are viewed as credible and the conversations feel meaningful and uplifting.
Listeners Appreaciate the calm, respectful dialogue and thoughtful exploration of human-centered topics.
The tone is described as gentle and approachable, with a focus on practical meaning in daily life.
Many praise the host's empathetic approach and ability to connect personal stories with research.

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Apple Podcasts
#51
United States/Health & Fitness
Apple Podcasts
#70
Canada/Health & Fitness
Apple Podcasts
#73
Italy/Health & Fitness
Apple Podcasts
#115
Australia/Health & Fitness
Apple Podcasts
#249
France/Health & Fitness
Apple Podcasts
#10
Finland/Health & Fitness

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Remembering Dr. Rachel Remen: What is the Secret to True Healing?
Q: What would Rachel say about the role of AI in healthcare?
Akil posits that Rachel would encourage leveraging AI to handle data and logistics while preserving the human elements of listening, presence, and empathy in patient encounters.
Remembering Dr. Rachel Remen: What is the Secret to True Healing?
Q: How did Rachel influence your understanding of healing versus curing in patient care?
Akil explains how Rachel's approach emphasized presence, listening, and service, guiding him to focus on healing and humanity with patients like Anne, even when cure wasn't possible.
Remembering Dr. Rachel Remen: What is the Secret to True Healing?
Q: What was your earliest memory of Rachel Remen and how did she enter your life?
Vivek recalls discovering The Healer's Art in medical school and being profoundly moved by Rachel's presence and warmth, which helped shape his path in medicine.
Angela Duckworth: What Situations Bring Out the Best in Us?
Q: What did you mean by willpower being overrated?
Grit matters for achievement, but true success also depends on the surrounding situations—space, culture, and people—so the source of energy often lies outside pure willpower.
Jennifer Wallace: Why Don’t We Feel Like We Matter?
Q: How can parents raise children who feel they matter?
Parents should emphasize unconditional worth, model care for others, and teach the three T's—time, talent, and treasure—as ways to meet needs in the community, balancing personal success with service to others.

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What is Staying Human about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on meaning, connection, and how to live well in a complex world. Conversations with scientists, physicians, authors, and thought leaders explore topics like belonging, purpose, resilience, aging, and the human side of medicine. Episodes often blend personal stories with research and practical ideas for nurturing relationships, confronting loneliness, and finding purpose beyond success. A notable strength is its calm, compassionate tone and its willingness to tackle tough modern issues—often at the intersection of health, technology, and culture—through a human-centered lens.

Listeners can expect thoughtful, slow-paced conversations that emphasize community, emotional intelligence, and everyday rituals that foster belongin... more

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2. Angela Duckworth
3. Robert Putnam
4. Maya Shankar
5. Robert Waldinger
6. Jennifer Wallace
7. Atul Gawande
8. David French

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