YOU, ME, EMPATHY is the official podcast of The Feely Human Collective. On this show, we explore the struggles, the triumphs, the brights and the darks we face as humans trying to be human on this wondrous and overwhelming pale blue dot.
YOU, ME, EMPATHY was created so that we can be witness to our collective humanity through the lens of empathy, vulnerability, and emotional curiosity. We aim to destigmatize mental health, lead fiercely with our hearts, feel our feelings without shame and judgment, and share our courageous stories so that others may feel less alone and more connected as feely humans.
YOU, ME, EMPATHY is a brave place designed to inspire the beauty in each of us, because each of us, in all of our kaleidoscopic parts, makes up a magical whole that deserves to be seen.
Created and hosted by Nōn Wels (he/him), feely human, writer, and doggo lover.
The You, Me, Empathy podcast is for informational and/or entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
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On Episode 230 of You, Me, Empathy, Rebekah Borucki (she/they) and I explore how strangers are the family we haven’t gotten to know yet, the fascinating differences between our respective religious upbringings, the intricacies of privilege, and how Row House Publishing is raising the volume on voices that matter. Read the full show notes at FeelyHuman.co. Empathy Links: Rebekah BoruckiRow House Publishing on InstagramRow House PublishingBeing Trans podcastFinding Raffi podcastStay connected to Feely Human by subscribing to our newsletterMovies That Make Us Feel: Bonus Spinoff Podcast!Storied Hats - use code FEELY for 10% off!Join our next Feely Hikes!Let’s get to 200 ratings on Apple Podcasts!Want to write for Feely Human?Buy pins, t-shirts, stickers, and more!Sign up for the Feely Human newsletterMusic by David Grabowski
On Episode 229 of You, Me, Empathy, Kate Spencer and I explore Kate’s undying love for Phish, the feeling of trying to sell our creative work during such a collectively traumatic time in our history, Kate’s delightful new romance novel, In a New York Minute, and why the romance genre can be a salve for grief and provide some momentary relief from the heaviness of the world. CW: This episode contains conversation around death and loss. Recorded in April 2022. Read the full show notes at FeelyHuman.co. Empathy Links: Kate SpencerKate on InstagramIn a New York MinuteForever35 podcastThe Dead Mom’s ClubHelder GuimarãesFeminist Women’s Health Center - 50% of proceeds from shop through July 3 goes to Feminist Center!Movies That Make Us Feel: Bonus Spinoff Podcast!Storied Hats - use code FEELY for 10% off!Join our next Feely Hikes!Let’s get to 200 ratings on Apple Podcasts!You, Me, Empathy on InstagramFeely Human on InstagramWant to write for Feely Human?Buy pins, t-shirts, stickers, and more!Sign up for the Feely Human newsletterMusic by David Grabowski
On Episode 228 of You, Me, Empathy, Kathryn Schulz (staff writer at The New Yorker and Pulitzer Prize winner) and I explore why each of us is obliged to dispel the darkness in the world, losing a father and finding a love, which is at the core of Kathryn’s new memoir, Lost & Found, and the wild and-ness that makes us indelibly and wonderfully human. Read the full show notes at FeelyHuman.co. Empathy Links: Kathryn SchulzLost & FoundThe Really Big OneMovies That Make Us Feel: Bonus Spinoff Podcast!Illustrating Empathy workshop on June 19Storied Hats - use code FEELY for 10% off!Join our next Feely Hikes!Let’s get to 200 ratings on Apple Podcasts!You, Me, Empathy on InstagramFeely Human on InstagramWant to write for Feely Human?Buy pins, t-shirts, stickers, and more!Sign up for the Feely Human newsletterMusic by David Grabowski
On Episode 227 of You, Me, Empathy, Stephanie Wittels Wachs and I explore our messy human capacity for simultaneously feeling like we want to burn it all down, feeling overwhelmingly sad, and feeling like we need to keep fighting. We also dig into gun control, starting a company from a place of grief and desperation (Lemonada Media), and wanting to be truly useful in our empathy. Read the full show notes at FeelyHuman.co. Trigger Warning: We discuss gun control, abortion, and death in this episode. Empathy Links: Last Day podcastLemonada MediaStephanie on Instagram and TwitterEverything Is Horrible and WonderfulMovies That Make Us Feel: Bonus Spinoff Podcast!Join our next Feely Hikes!Let’s get to 200 ratings on Apple Podcasts!You, Me, Empathy on InstagramFeely Human on InstagramWant to write for Feely Human?Buy pins, t-shirts, stickers, and more!Sign up for the Feely Human newsletterMusic by David Grabowski
On Episode 226 of You, Me, Empathy, Mike Bender and I explore losing trust in our bodies, trying to see endings as transformational, the “Quiet House” Mike built to attempt to save his life from a mysterious collection of illnesses, and what it takes to be a curious observer. Read the full show notes at FeelyHuman.co. Empathy Links: Support the Tinto Press Kickstarter!Mike on InstagramThe Quiet HouseThe End Is Just the BeginningMovies That Make Us Feel: Bonus Spinoff Podcast!Join our next Feely Hikes!Let’s get to 200 ratings on Apple Podcasts!You, Me, Empathy on InstagramFeely Human on InstagramWant to write for Feely Human?Buy pins, t-shirts, stickers, and more!Sign up for the Feely Human newsletterMusic by David Grabowski
On Episode 225 of You, Me, Empathy, I take it solo to announce some big changes happening to the podcast starting this month, including transitioning from weekly episodes to bi-weekly (every two weeks), and an exciting new Patreon-only episode each month called Movies That Make Us Feel! Read the full show notes at FeelyHuman.co. Empathy Links: Join us on Patreon for the Movies That Make Us FeelContribute to the Movies That Make Us Feel movies list
On Episode 224 of You, Me, Empathy, Rob Volpe and I explore the change that can happen one conversation at a time, what empathy at work looks like, dismantling judgment in our hearts, and why empathy is radical. Read the full show notes at FeelyHuman.co! Empathy Links: Tell Me More About ThatIgnite 360Rob on LinkedInRob on TwitterRob on InstagramJournal pre-sale ends May 4! Join our next Feely Hikes!Let’s get to 200 ratings on Apple Podcasts!You, Me, Empathy on InstagramFeely Human on InstagramWant to write for Feely Human?Buy pins, t-shirts, stickers, and more!Sign up for the Feely Human newsletterGet bonus episodes every month on PatreonMusic by David Grabowski
On Episode 223 of You, Me, Empathy, Nicola Pierre-Smith, LPC and I explore the crucial components of a healing conversation, why it’s easier to listen to our bodies when we’re hungry but not our emotions when we’re feeling, how Nicola is creating space for BIPOC communities to heal, and how mindfulness about our intersectionality can deepen our connection to ourselves and our communities. Read the full show notes at FeelyHuman.co! Empathy Links: Melanated Women’s HealthNicola on InstagramDear Childhood Me journal pre-sale ends May 4!Global Empowerment MissionJoin our next Feely Hikes!Let’s get to 200 ratings on Apple Podcasts!You, Me, Empathy on InstagramFeely Human on InstagramWant to write for Feely Human?Buy pins, t-shirts, stickers, and more!Sign up for the Feely Human newsletterGet bonus episodes every month on PatreonMusic by David Grabowski
On Episode 222 of You, Me, Empathy, Wil Wheaton and I explore how being a geek intersects with empathy, the childhood trauma Will faced in a mother that treated him as a commodity and a father who simply didn’t care, on being the person we need in the world, and Wil’s beautiful new book, Still Just a Geek, which is like the Inception of inner child work. Read the full show notes at FeelyHuman.co! Empathy Links: Still Just a Geek (pre-order!) out April 12!Still Just a Geek audiobookWil on InstagramWilWheaton.netDear Childhood Me journal pre-sale ends May 4!Alison Rosen is Your New Best FriendJoin our next Feely Hikes!Let’s get to 200 ratings on Apple Podcasts!You, Me, Empathy on InstagramFeely Human on InstagramWant to write for Feely Human?Buy pins, t-shirts, stickers, and more!Sign up for the Feely Human newsletterGet bonus episodes every month on PatreonMusic by David Grabowski