What if museums were more than places to look, but places to feel, question, and heal?

In this episode, I sit down with Siddhartha Shah, John Wieland 1958 Director of the Mead Art Museum, for a rich and illuminating conversation about the evolving role of museums in our society.

Before coming to Amherst, Siddhartha served as Curator of South Asian Art and Director of Education and Civic Engagement at the Peabody Essex Museum, where he led groundbreaking initiatives, making PEM the first sensory-inclusive art museum in the region, and developing bilingual and accessibility programs that significantly expanded who felt welcome in museum spaces. His work there redefined what it means for cultural institutions to serve their communities with empathy, care, and inclusion.

At the Mead Art Museum on the campus of Amherst College, Siddhartha continues to lead with vision and heart, transforming the museum into a dynamic, living classroom, one where art becomes a catalyst for cross-cultural understanding, emotional resonance, and meaningful dialogue. With advanced degrees in art history, psychology, and archaeology, and years spent curating contemporary Hindu and Buddhist art, his approach reflects a rare integration of intellect, spirit, and soul-centered leadership.

Together, we explore art as a form of communion, the importance of critical visual thinking in an image-saturated world, and how museums can hold complex histories while fostering compassion, curiosity, and connection across difference.

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What if aging isn’t a decline, but an awakening?

In this luminous conversation, I sit down with Sophy Burnham, author of 17 books and a trailblazer in spiritual and creative inquiry. From A Book of Angels—the cultural phenomenon that reshaped how we talk about the unseen—to her recent work, The Wonder and Happiness of Being Old, Sophy invites us to rethink intuition, creativity, love, and what it truly means to live fully.

We explore how intuition guides us toward our passionate purpose, why creativity is a radical act of self-expression, and how the invisible world is just as real and instructive as the physical one. Sophy shares her deep reflections on aging as a portal to joy, meaning, and love that matures and deepens with time. We talk about trusting your inner voice, writing letters to your future self, and remembering that we are spiritual beings having a human experience.

This episode is an invitation to listen more closely, create more bravely, and welcome the wisdom that comes with every season of life.

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What does it look like to take action in a way that’s embodied, intuitive, and true?

In this episode, I’m joined by Matt Shamey—Director of Strategic Planning at Strive, yoga teacher, runner, and community-focused leader—for a grounded conversation about movement as a pathway to confidence, resilience, and connection. Raised in western Massachusetts, where he now lives, Matt teaches power vinyasa yoga and spends his time running through woods and country roads with friends and teammates, using movement as a practice of presence and listening.

A Grinnell College graduate, Matt ran cross-country, studied political science and Spanish, and deepened his global perspective through study abroad in Costa Rica and Nicaragua. His work leading immersive programs throughout Latin America and East Africa shaped his leadership philosophy—one rooted in community, emotional literacy, and awakening people to their own strength and capability.

We explore how movement builds self-trust, why recovery matters as much as effort, and how taking action from the heart can transform the way we live and lead.

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In this episode, I sit down with Noelle Dean, owner of Connecting with Noelle. She is a licensed marriage and family therapist who followed an unexpected calling into intuitive mediumship. Our conversation explores the transformative power of intuition, the meaning of healing with honesty, and why integrity holds deep significance in spiritual work.

Noelle opens her heart as she shares her own story, including her experience with cancer, an initiation that reshaped her understanding of purpose, intuition, and the body’s quiet wisdom. We talk about navigating vulnerability—our own and others’—with care, the importance of ethical boundaries in spiritual work, and what it truly means to empower others to connect with Spirit for themselves.

This episode is an invitation to trust your inner knowing, honor the non-linear path of healing, listen to your body, and remember that intuition isn’t reserved for a select few. It’s a skill we can nurture, a compass for daily life, and a powerful guide toward deeper self-discovery.

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What if the stories we read as children could help us truly see ourselves and others in a new light?

In this heartfelt conversation, I sit down with Grace Lin, the award-winning author and illustrator behind Where the Mountain Meets the Moon, A Big Mooncake for Little Star, and so many other beloved works. Her accolades include a Newbery Honor, Caldecott Honor, the Children’s Literature Legacy Award, and recognition at the White House as a Champion of Change for her advocacy for diversity in children’s literature.

Together, we explore what it was like for Grace to grow up between cultures and how she found her creative voice, the role intuition plays in her artistic process, and why representation in children’s books is more essential now than ever. We also talk about the magic of stories as both windows and mirrors, expanding our understanding of others while reflecting who we are back to ourselves.

Grace’s work has touched millions, and this conversation invites you to revisit the stories that shaped your own sense of identity and imagination.

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In this episode, we explore a powerful question: What if food could be more than just something we consume? What if it could become a tool for justice, a daily act of love, and a catalyst for systemic change?

If you’ve ever reached for Honest Tea, enjoyed PLNT Burger, or followed the rise of Beyond Meat, you’ve already encountered Seth Goldman’s vision. Seth is the Co-Founder of Honest Tea, Just Ice Tea, and PLNT Burger, Chair of the Board at Beyond Meat, and Chair of Mission Guardians for Tony’s Chocolonely, a company working to end exploitation in the cocoa industry. A graduate of Harvard and the Yale School of Management, he’s been inducted into the Washington DC Business Hall of Fame, named CEO of the Year by Partnership for Healthier America, honored as a Climate Visionary by EARTHDAY.ORG, and co-authored the bestselling graphic memoir Mission in a Bottle.

What inspires me most about Seth is his belief that every sip, every bite, and every choice is an opportunity to shape the world we want to see. In this conversation, we explore food as a pathway to justice, the power of ethical business, and how conscious choices can heal both people and the planet.

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What if your money wasn’t just numbers on a screen, but a mirror of your values, your stories, and your dreams? In this new episode of To Hum is Human, I sit down with Lou Davis, Financial Planner & Advisor at Davis Financial Group, for a powerful conversation.

We explore the money stories we inherit from our families, culture, and lived experiences, and how those narratives shape the way we relate to abundance, security, and risk. Lou shares how combining data with deep empathy can actually soothe financial anxiety and bring real clarity, making planning feel less intimidating and more empowering. We also talk about what it truly means to create a values-aligned financial plan and why socially responsible and sustainable investing is more possible and more impactful than ever.

Lou’s path, from the music industry and tech startups to holistic financial planning, is full of unexpected turns, heart, and so much wisdom. This episode is an invitation to look at your finances with more compassion, more consciousness, and yes… more intuition.

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In this episode, I speak with Shannon Mitchell of Shannon Mitchell Wellness, a folk herbalist, intuitive medium, writer, and contributing author of The Intuitive Entrepreneur: Deeper Connections for Soul-Driven Success with Deb DeCelle. 🌸

We explore the art of folk herbalism, the rhythm of seasonal living, and the sacred relationships we build with plants. Shannon shares her journey of listening to nature’s wisdom, how humor and writing can serve as medicine, and the importance of intuition in both healing and entrepreneurship.

✨ This episode is a reminder that healing isn’t far away. It’s in the garden, the forest, and within ourselves.

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