A weekly podcast for curious people ready to explore the art and science of being human from every possible angle: macro, micro, Australian, American, tall, short and everything in between.
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Human Periscope Podcasts
After completing his first triathlon, Pete shares with Jen some learning that he found in training, and while swimming, biking, and running. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about: Why is there power in acting as if? How might we more actively encourage and appreciate each other? What does it mean to taper? To hear all episodes and r…
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This week, Jen and Pete noodle on the question, what if every week was Shark Week (i.e. what if we stopped tying conventional constraints to enjoying the things we love or want to accomplish)? Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about: Why might we link certain constraints to tasks we want to accomplish? How might we commit to our goals…
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This week, Jen and Pete noodle on the negative aspects of being collegial, and how they might favor challenge instead. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about: How might teams align on their why and their goals? What tools might we utilize to introduce more coaching into our work environments? How might feedback be utilized as a way t…
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This week, Jen and Pete noodle on the plateaus we might reach within certain skill sets, and how we might nudge ourselves forward. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about: What is the OK Plateau? How might we push ourselves into situations that might make us afraid or uncomfortable, in order to build skill? What are some tools or tact…
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This week, Jen confronts a metaphorical can that she's been kicking down the road for several months, and she and Pete noodle on where else these cans might show up in our lives. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about: How might we name and tackle certain decisions or projects that we've been delaying? What effect does fear of other …
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By Peter Shepherd, Peter Shepherd & Jen Waldman, Jen Waldman
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This week, Jen and Pete noodle on a topic that they were both surprised to have never recorded an episode on: momentum. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about: What is momentum mindset? How might we turn an ending into a beginning? Why is it important to not sit around and wait for motivation or inspiration? To hear all episodes and …
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With AI being a pervasive topic in 2025, Jen and Pete discuss how they use the tool, and how they might utilize it to help their clients. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about: How might we use AI to help other people, not just ourselves? Why is trust so important, in the building of skills and of organizations? What are several use…
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After a week in the woods working on a creative project, Jen brings Pete the lessons she brought back around building something new. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about: Why is it important to have an agenda, and other constraints, when working on a project? What role do collaborators place in the creation of something new? What t…
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After being taken by surprise by a question in a workshop, Pete noodles with Jen on what it looks like to show up as the opposite of a curious leader, and how we might return to a more curious state. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about: What does it mean to be curious? What tactics might we utilize to spur curiosity? How might you…
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In their annual tradition, Jen talks to Pete about ways in which running (or not running) has taught her about life. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about: How might we decide whether or not to take action on something that is hard or painful? What opportunities might arise from saying no to something? Why is it important to revisit…
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This week, Jen and Pete dive into a topic that seems to get harder as we get older: making new friends. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about: What might be some tactics for making new friends, as an adult? Why do we have friends, and do we need more of them? How might we dedicate time and effort to the task of making friends? To he…
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For the first time in three years, Pete is free of lower back pain, and he shares with Jen his journey and learnings on his way to healing. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about: Why might we hide from our problems by creating a self-diagnosis? How can we work on discovering what our problems actually are? Who are the people in our …
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This week, Pete and Jen return to basics, and ask the questions: How is it that we build skills? Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about: Are there finite and infinite skills? How might we coach and lead groups of people to build skills? How might we return to basics and question the methods we use every day? To hear all episodes and …
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This week, Jen shares an aha moment with Pete that she learned during the intensive process of caramelizing onions. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about: Why might efficiency not always be the best route to an end goal? What can we learn by practicing patience, and not rushing? What are some tactics for continuing with a project wh…
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This week, Jen and Pete focus on appreciation being an added bonus, and not an intention, in creating a project or developing an idea. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about: How might we think about appreciation, in relationship to our work? In what ways might we unintentionally be working for an outcome of appreciation? How might w…
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This week, Jen and Pete noodle on the notion of habits, and why some might be easier to reignite than others. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about: What happens when we let a habit get off track? How does our environment effect our habits? How might we keep our habits by reducing their scope? To hear all episodes and read full tran…
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In exploring the relationship between goal setting and practicality, Jen and Pete noodle on all things related to opportunity cost and rule development. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about: What is opportunity cost, and what might the fears be that surround that? How might we set a minimum engagement fee for ourselves? What are so…
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This week, Jen tells Pete all about her new hobby, and together they dive in to the positive aspects of snorkeling on land. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about: What lessons from snorkeling in the sea can be brought to land? What are some areas we may take for granted in our lives? How might we renew our curiosity and observance o…
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This week, Pete and Jen noodle on the practice of question and answer sessions, including their importance and the possible fears surrounding the unknown. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about: What are some tactics and tips to host a successful question and answer session? How might we answer a question that we may not know the ans…
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This week, Jen and Pete reflect on how grateful they are for their clients, and what they can do when a genius is standing in front of them, ready to be coached. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about: Why might a person who is excellent at their craft crave further guidance from a coach? What are some tactics and strategies for coac…
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This week, Pete and Jen explore the idea of what is "enough", and how we might think about who that enough is for. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about: How does the definition of what is enough change based on context? Why might there be societal pressure to do more than enough? How might we allow ourselves to examine what is enou…
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Inspired by one of Stephen Sondheim's core beliefs, Jen and Pete noodle on the idea that less is more, and how that might move them closer to clarity. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about: Why might it be better to give two options to someone, as opposed to seven? Why is clarity so important? What is a "to don't" list? To hear all …
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This week, Jen and Pete noodle on the idea of turning the tassel on habits that are ready to be let go. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about: How might we think about the way our habits have served us? Why is it important to offer alternative to current habits we would like to let go of? How can we get more comfortable with the pra…
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In this mic drop filled episode, Pete introduces Jen to an idea that he learned from his swimming coach, and they dive in to thinking about effort, attention, and process. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about: Why might we equate huffing and puffing with success or hard work? What tactics might we use to become more efficient? How …
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