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Staying Human with Dr. Vivek Murthy

Vivek Murthy
Artificial Intelligence
Technology
Relationships
Mattering
Change
Social Capital
Consciousness
Harvard Study Of Adult Development
Joy
Meaningful Life
Well-Being
Uncertainty
Identity
Why
Social Networks
Democracy
Rachel Remen
The Healer's Art
Loneliness
Spirituality

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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What does it mean to think for yourself in a world that's constantly trying to think for you? And in an age when AI can do more and more for us, what makes human experience valuable?

In this warm and personal conversation, bestselling author Michael... more

What is nature trying to teach us that we’re too distracted to notice?

Botanist and author Robin Wall Kimmerer joins Vivek for a conversation about slowing down and paying attention to the living world around us. She invites us to see the land as “n... more

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.

In this novel, a professor recovering from a hi... more

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

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Recent Guests

Michael Pollan
Bestselling author, professor, and director of the Berkeley Center for the Science of Psychedelics
Berkeley Center for the Science of Psychedelics
Episode: Michael Pollan: Are You Losing the Ability to Think for Yourself?
Robin Wall Kimmerer
Botanist, writer, enrolled member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (as applicable in context)
Episode: Robin Wall Kimmerer: What is nature teaching us that we’re too distracted to see?
Ayad Akhtar
Pulitzer Prize–winning novelist and playwright, author of The Radiance
Author, The Radiance
Episode: Ayad Akhtar: How Do We Stay Open to Life’s Mysteries?
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?

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 134 ratings
  • So beautiful!

    Dr. Murthy's thoughtful, inviting interviews with interesting and generous guests are wonderful...so useful in life

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OaklandReal
    United States19 days ago
  • I love this podcast

    The guests, the thoughtful and curious interviewing by Dr. Murthy, and the topics all resonate deeply with me. Thank you for putting such a meaningful podcast into the airwaves!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    WendelinW
    United States25 days ago
  • 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 States3 months 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 States3 months 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 States3 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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Michael Pollan: Are You Losing the Ability to Think for Yourself?
Q: In your own life, have you noticed a change in how you engage from an attention or attachment perspective with technology?
Pollan says he is affected by the temptation to check his phone and that people increasingly avoid boredom. He describes how waiting without a phone can create space for observation and spontaneous thought, and shares how leaving his phone behind on a retreat felt psychologically powerful.
Michael Pollan: Are You Losing the Ability to Think for Yourself?
Q: What do you think we're getting wrong as a society about this advice to stick to what you know?
Pollan says he enjoys starting books as a beginner, using curiosity and questions to learn unfamiliar subjects and bring readers along. He sees journalism and writing as opportunities for discovery rather than a chance to lecture from expertise.
Ayad Akhtar: How Do We Stay Open to Life’s Mysteries?
Q: You've talked about childhood dreams and your path to writing. How did you come to inhabit other people's experiences in your novels?
Ayad explains that his empathy and curiosity—driven by loving his characters and wanting to understand what they go through—are the foundations for his ability to inhabit others' experiences in fiction.
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.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Staying Human

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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1. Michael Pollan
2. Robin Wall Kimmerer
3. Ayad Akhtar
4. Dr. Akil Palanisamy
5. Angela Duckworth
6. Robert Putnam
7. Maya Shankar
8. Robert Waldinger

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