The Being Human Podcast
What does it mean to be human in this world we find ourselves living in? Amelia Vegting and Jez Francis explore some experiences common to us all, and how they affect us. With the help of some special guests, they hope to learn a bit more about themselves and each other.
We are just add water, a global creative consultancy. We love people, what happens between, and how that impacts individuals’ happiness and productivity, and how organisations perform. Whether we're helping our clients to build brilliant leaders for today and tomorrow, enriching cultures, or connecting and inspiring whole teams, we lean heavily on our background in both business and the creative arts.
Email our hosts Amelia Vegting ([email protected]) and Jez Francis ([email protected]) to say hello. They would love to hear from you!
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- Update frequency
- every 29 days
- Average duration
- 42 minutes
- Episodes
- 31
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Journeys: How can a change of place lead to a change of heart?
Amelia and Jez explore journeys with award-winning writer Oliver Smith. In his book "On This Holy Island," Oli reimagines pilgrimage beyond traditional contexts, by retracing routes across time; from…
00:50:40 |
Mon 15 Sep 2025
Creativity: How can solving problems connect us and make us feel more alive?
Amelia and Jez revisit the topic of creativity with author and speaker, Fredrik Haren. Drawing from his experiences interviewing thousands of people across 75 countries, Fredrik shares insights on th…
00:55:54 |
Tue 12 Aug 2025
Education: How can teaching transform tomorrow?
Amelia and Jez explore the subject of education. They are joined by Lisette Rinke de Wit, education professional and status quo squasher, who shares her passion for creating equal opportunities throu…
00:46:31 |
Fri 11 Jul 2025
Curiosity: How can a desire to understand help us boost relationships, solve problems, and grow personally?
Amelia and Jez are joined by Todd Kashdan, professor of psychology at George Mason University, to explore the power of curiosity. They discuss how a willingness to learn more can enhance relationship…
00:53:58 |
Wed 04 Jun 2025
Movement: How can moving help us process our emotions?
Amelia and Jez delve into the subject of movement. How does movement help us process our emotions? How does movement bring people together and foster a sense of belonging and togetherness? And how ca…
00:52:29 |
Fri 02 May 2025
Healing: How can addressing unresolved trauma build stronger leaders and more human, joyful workplaces?
Amy Elizabeth Fox, co-founder and CEO of Mobius Executive Leadership, and Jeremy Sturt, co-founder of Just Add Water, join Amelia to explore transformative approaches to leadership development. Amy s…
00:50:53 |
Tue 01 Apr 2025
Balance: How can ancient philosophy help us live a good life?
Amelia and Jez explore stoicism and its application in modern life. How well do we know ourselves? What is a good life? And what should we focus on? With behavioural change expert and executive coach…
00:40:01 |
Mon 03 Mar 2025
Bonus: From world cup winners to workplace wisdom
In this bonus retrospective episode, Amelia and Jez reflect on highlights from their second series, offering listeners a taste of the profound and inspiring stories shared. They revisit conversations…
00:20:09 |
Wed 08 Jan 2025
Play: What happens when we make more time at work for joy, happiness and fun?
Amelia and Jez are joined by Jeremy Sturt, one of the co-founders of Just Add Water (and their boss!) to explore the importance of play in the workplace. How does play drive innovation, build relatio…
00:51:00 |
Thu 19 Dec 2024
Resilience: How should we embrace life's challenges?
Amelia and Jez explore Resilience. How can we bounce back from what life throws at us? And how can we best prepare for what's to come? They are joined by Oscar Chalupsky, legendary South African padd…
00:43:12 |
Fri 25 Oct 2024
Purpose: Why do we do what we do?
Amelia and Jez explore purpose. How important is meaning in our lives? And what happens when we believe our efforts make a difference to others? They are joined by Melanie Greblo, who has dedicated h…
00:47:20 |
Wed 25 Sep 2024
Rest: How can we recharge, rejuvenate and re-energise?
Amelia and Jez explore rest. They are joined by Dr Saundra Dalton-Smith, physician, researcher, author, and leading voice in the conversation around rest, recovery, and overall well-being. What is th…
00:57:28 |
Tue 27 Aug 2024
Campaigning: How can we change how people feel, think, and then act?
Amelia and Jez explore campaigning. They are joined by Tiernan Brady, former mayor, campaign manager, human rights advocate and activist who recounts his experiences on driving successful referendum …
00:55:25 |
Tue 23 Jul 2024
Music: How can melody move and mend us?
Amelia and Jez explore music. They are joined Jonathan Tang, PHD Student in Psychology of Music, and Clinical Music Therapist in medical, mental health and special education settings. Why do sounds a…
00:42:52 |
Mon 13 May 2024
Generations: How do the groups we are part of shape societal shifts, cultural evolution, and individual perspectives?
Amelia and Jez explore generations. What defines a generation (spoiler alert: it is so much more than the year you were born), and how are collective identities formed? And how can a willingness to u…
00:46:20 |
Mon 15 Apr 2024
Positivity: How can we stay optimistic, and embrace what life throws at us?
Amelia and Jez explore positivity. How can we hope for a better tomorrow, and simultaneously confront the often harsh realities of today? They are joined by visual artist Clarke Reynolds, who is blin…
00:43:07 |
Mon 11 Mar 2024
Passion: What happens when we do what we love?
Amelia and Jez are back for a second season! They are joined by the fantastic Rachael Burford, England Rugby World Cup Winner, former Harlequins Rugby Captain, and powerful advocate for women and gir…
00:42:53 |
Tue 13 Feb 2024
Memories: In case you missed us!
Amelia and Jez revisit moments from The Being Human Podcast Series 1.
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00:26:07 |
Wed 20 Dec 2023
Others: How can we learn to read people differently?
Amelia and Jez explore the experiences we have with people different to ourselves. They are joined by the wonderful Ronni Abergel, founder of The Human Library, who is determined to help people bette…
00:41:07 |
Fri 08 Dec 2023
AI: Why is 'the rise of the machines' a human story?
Amelia and Jez explore artificial intelligence and set to work out whether robots are going to take over the world... Their guest is the brilliant mathematician, entrepreneur, investor and technologi…
00:38:21 |
Fri 10 Nov 2023
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