What if the hero you’ve been waiting for… is you?

In this potent and timely episode of How to Stay Human, Tori and Kyle explore the real meaning of heroism—not as a fantasy, but as a fully embodied expression of who you are, what you value, and how you choose to show up in a chaotic, rapidly changing world.

This is a soul-first, truth-telling conversation about inner conflict, spiritual leadership, aligned action, and what it looks like to become the kind of human the future needs.

We’re not just facing external crises. We’re reckoning with the dissonance between who we are and who we pretend to be. And that’s exactly where the call to courage begins.

The real reason people feel unfulfilled—even when they “have it all”

Why the greatest battle is the one happening inside of you

How superheroes are forged in times of global crisis

The power of being before performing

What it looks like to live your values when no one is watching

Why aligned action is the missing piece of most spiritual teachings

How purpose, integrity, and presence turn you into someone worth following

The difference between serving yourself and being of service

What to do when your fire has gone out—and how to reignite it

Why the future belongs to the ones who choose to show up, fully

You’re feeling disconnected from your purpose or potential

You crave more courage, clarity, and conviction

You’ve been hiding your gifts or suppressing your truth

You want to live with more integrity, presence, and impact

You’re done with playing small and ready to rise

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00:00 – Welcome: The world is calling
02:30 – Superheroes, suffering, and the myths we believe
08:00 – Internal conflict as the root of external chaos
13:00 – What it means to live with integrity
16:45 – Performance vs. embodiment
21:00 – Courage, cancel culture, and spiritual leadership
28:30 – The richness in the ruins: Why the world is still worth saving
34:00 – Abundance, tech, and global progress that no one talks about
40:00 – Privilege, purpose, and the soul’s mission
46:00 – Letting go of obligation and choosing from alignment
51:00 – How to take action toward becoming your own hero
57:00 – Closing: Superheroes don’t wear capes—they make choices

If this episode moved you, share it with someone who needs the reminder that they are the one they've been waiting for.

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Your courage to listen is the beginning.
Your choice to act is the transformation.

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How to tell ego from soul. How to sharpen discernment. How to stay sovereign in turbulent times. Tori and Kyle unpack fear vs love, attention control, nervous system health, and why nature is the model for human cooperation.

We explore the inner split (ego vs soul), why fear narratives spread fast, and how to reclaim your attention, hope, and agency. Practical practices. Clear language. No spiritual bypassing.

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A simple test for ego vs soul decisions

Why your attention is your most valuable asset

How discernment cuts through fear, propaganda, and noise

The role of nature and community in nervous system regulation

Why optimism is strategic, not naïve

A weekly practice to anchor your mind and body

Ego is not “bad.” It’s limited. Let soul lead.

Reclaim attention → reclaim sovereignty.

The forest thrives by sharing. So do we.

Choose to opt in. Run toward your edge. Power lives there.

Practicing together beats doom-scrolling alone.

00:00 Welcome: why this conversation matters
02:36 Conflict, systems, and why fear spreads
08:29 The inner split: ego vs soul and the illusion of separation
16:04 Survival mode gone wrong; nervous system costs
17:20 Nature refuels clarity; solitude as medicine
20:46 “Wood Wide Web”: how forests share resources
23:18 Cooperation over competition
33:28 Ego isn’t bad. It’s limited. Choose sovereignty.
34:06 Stop outsourcing leadership. Reclaim your attention.
39:35 Discernment: truth vs false safety
41:32 Old systems crumble; compost the chaos
43:54 Media fear loops; choose your focus
46:16 Hope and the vulnerable; why anchors matter
50:27 Re-imagining the future we haven’t seen yet
51:27 Your dreams are closer than ever
53:50 Opt in or opt out
55:10 New earth energy; why you are here now
56:40 Prompts for next week; calling in your superpower
58:29 Close

10 minutes in nature: feet on ground, no phone. Breathe.

Attention audit: list the top 3 inputs that contract you. Replace one with a nourishing input.

Discernment check: “Does this expand me or contract me?” Act from the answer.

Community touchpoint: one call, one hug, one shared meal.

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In Episode 3 of How to Stay Human, Tori and Kyle explore one of the biggest questions of our time: Who are we when we are no longer defined by what we do?

As AI reshapes our economy, displaces jobs, and accelerates productivity, many are facing an existential identity crisis. This episode addresses the fear, disconnection, and uncertainty many feel—and offers a radically hopeful path forward.

Tori and Kyle dive into the psychology, spirituality, and societal shifts unfolding as automation challenges our notions of value, purpose, and productivity. They discuss the end of the "function equals worth" paradigm, and how presence, creativity, and soul connection will be the new currency of the future.

You’ll hear personal stories, real-time reflections, and an invitation to reclaim your inner compass in a world that seems to be moving faster than your nervous system can process.

This episode is an anchor for those asking:

• What is my purpose if AI can do my job?
• How do I reconnect with who I am beyond output?
• How do I lead, create, and love in the face of massive change?

• Why identity loss is the deeper threat behind AI disruption
• The false promise of upskilling and universal basic income
• Masculinity, utility, and what it means to feel “needed”
• Inner child work and rediscovering play as a path to purpose
• The future of interdependence and human intimacy
• Tuning back into your joy, essence, and aliveness
• What the new human blueprint looks like—and how to embody it
• Why your presence is more powerful than your productivity

00:00 – Opening reflection: Fear, AI, and identity
02:00 – Sponsor: Anywhere Clinic
03:00 – The difference between revolution and transformation
07:00 – Why the real crisis isn’t job loss, it’s soul loss
11:00 – Function vs. value: What happens when utility is automated
15:30 – The truth about AI and advanced job displacement
21:00 – Human worth in the age of automation
24:00 – Real stories of identity loss, burnout, and rediscovery
30:00 – Inner child activation and redefining purpose
35:00 – Masculinity, safety, and new relational dynamics
42:00 – From productivity to play: A creative awakening
48:00 – Replacing roles with real intimacy and connection
50:00 – A creative renaissance is coming (and it starts now)

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In a world moving faster than ever, how do we stay grounded, real, and truly human?

In this powerful second episode of How to Stay Human, Tori and Kyle dive deep into the heart of what it means to be human, beyond the noise, beyond the performance, and beyond the algorithm. From embodiment practices to breathwork, from nature to nervous system regulation, this conversation is a call back to presence, sovereignty, and soul.

We explore why so many of us feel disconnected from ourselves, our bodies, and our purpose, and how to begin the journey home. You'll learn the power of micro-rituals, how to reframe stillness as sacred, and why imperfection might just be your greatest gift.

This is a soul-first conversation for anyone who feels the pressure to perform but longs to just be. If you've ever wondered, “Why do I feel off?” or “How do I get back to myself?”—this episode is for you.

The spiritual and biological layers of what makes us human

Why disconnection is often a result of digital overwhelm

The dangers of hyper-productivity and the machine mindset

Breath as the bridge between the seen and unseen

Kyle’s story of healing through nature and returning to the Big Island

Tori’s first awakening through intentional breathwork

Creating rituals for embodiment, creativity, and presence

Building homes within ourselves—and the relationships that walk into them

The importance of sovereignty, boundaries, and sacred pause

What’s coming next in the series: purpose, presence, and real-world integration

0:00 – Welcome + why this conversation matters now
2:20 – Sponsor: Anywhere Clinic – a holistic mental health resource
4:00 – Are we more connected or more apart?
6:15 – What our dog Leo teaches us about being human
10:20 – Tori’s definition of “staying human” and the hunger for realness
14:00 – From machine to meaning: How technology is changing our identity
18:45 – Kyle’s story: Healing and embodiment in Hawaii
23:30 – The power of presence, ritual, and slow living
29:00 – Coming back to the body and reclaiming your home
33:15 – Non-performative movement as medicine
36:30 – From awareness to expression: Why creativity is sacred
45:00 – Building rituals to open and close your day
52:00 – Living intentionally in a hyper-stimulated world
58:00 – A preview of what’s coming: legacy, intimacy, and the future of humanity

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In this first episode of How to Stay Human, hosts Tori Gordon and Kyle Herron begin a timely and necessary conversation about what it means to stay grounded, present, and fully human in a world defined by speed, automation, and artificial intelligence. This podcast is more than content. It is an inquiry into our shared future.

Tori brings a background in trauma-informed somatic healing, spiritual psychology, and integrative coaching. Kyle comes from the world of exponential technology and community building, leading Abundance360’s network of over 650 entrepreneurs working at the forefront of AI and longevity. Together, they offer a rare blend of soul and system, science and spirit.

In this episode, they explore:

- What happens when identity is no longer tied to function or productivity

- Why artificial intelligence is forcing a deeper reckoning with self-worth

- The collapse of old definitions of success

- Masculinity, intimacy, and the pressure to perform

- Creative expression and presence as revolutionary acts

- How to stay connected to your body, breath, relationships, and spiritual center

Whether you are a creator, entrepreneur, seeker, or simply trying to stay present in a world that feels increasingly synthetic, this episode offers grounding, perspective, and direction. This is the beginning of a new kind of conversation. One that honors humanity, protects joy, and reclaims what matters most.

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Learn more about Kyle: IG: @kyleaherron

Episode Timestamps

0:00 – Introduction to the show

1:00 – Why How to Stay Human was created

7:00 – Sovereignty versus codependence in the AI age

14:00 – AI and identity loss

22:00 – Masculinity, purpose, and emotional survival

28:00 – Value beyond output

35:00 – Tools for reconnection and regulation

42:00 – Rediscovering joy and play

50:00 – Love and presence as leadership

56:00 – A closing invitation to stay human

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What if the darkness you’re in isn’t punishment, but preparation?
In this soul-stirring solo episode, Tori Gordon unpacks what it means to be in the messy middle—that wilderness between who you were and who you're becoming. Through biblical metaphor, personal storytelling, and spiritual wisdom, she offers a tender and truthful roadmap for anyone navigating uncertainty, grief, transition, or the silent in-between seasons of life.

From walking away from her marriage with no plan, to learning how to trust divine timing, Tori shares how surrendering control is sometimes the only way forward—and how the desert can become holy ground.

Whether you're in a career shift, a breakup, a spiritual awakening, or simply unsure of what’s next—this episode is your reminder:
You’re not lost. You’re being led.

• What the “wilderness season” really means (biblical and personal reflections)
• Why your nervous system craves clarity but your soul longs for truth
• The power of spiritual GPS: listening for the next prompt
• Why trying to skip the hard part blocks your breakthrough
• How to regulate your body when you’re in emotional disarray
• A reframe on waiting, faith, and staying the course
• Somatic and spiritual practices to stay grounded when life feels uncertain

• Feeling disoriented, stuck, or like nothing is working
• Going through a breakup, divorce, or major life pivot
• Questioning your next step and craving clarity
• Experiencing a dark night of the soul or spiritual stripping
• Longing for alignment, guidance, and embodied truth

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After six years and over 250 episodes, The Coachable Podcast is evolving.

In this deeply personal and timely solo episode, host Tori Gordon shares why the show is rebranding to How To Stay Human—a podcast for truth seekers, soul rememberers, and those longing to feel in a world that tells us to perform.

Tori explores the spiritual, emotional, and technological shifts we’re all navigating—and why being coachable today requires more than a growth mindset. It requires courage, humility, and a return to the body, the soul, and each other.

This episode is an invitation to slow down, grieve what’s been lost, reclaim what’s sacred, and stay human in a world that’s becoming more artificial by the day.

🔔 Whether you’ve been with us since 2019 or just discovered the show—this is where the next chapter begins.

• Why she’s rebranding The Coachable Podcast to How To Stay Human
• The collective burnout and disconnection driving this shift
• The hidden cost of productivity, optimization, and spiritual bypassing
• How personal grief, AI, and sacred calling intersected to birth this transition
• A raw reflection on losing a client to suicide and what it revealed about our cultural crisis
• What it means to be truly coachable in an era of collapse and transformation
• A behind-the-scenes look at her upcoming book, Substack community, and partnership with Kyle

This episode is brought to you by Anywhere Clinic – holistic, expert-led mental health care at your fingertips. From therapy and medication to ketamine-assisted treatments, they offer accessible support for your nervous system and soul.

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Coming up in this new season:

Feeling Your Way Through the Wilderness: navigating uncertainty and grief

Spiritual Sovereignty in the Age of AI: reclaiming truth in a world of algorithmic influence

The Future of Medicine and Soul-Centered Healing with Dr. Sharma

Radical Honesty in Relationship, co-hosted with her partner Kyle

This is not just a podcast—it’s a movement.
It’s a prayer.
It’s a lifeline back to what matters most.

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