What does it really mean to be human—and what if “normal” is more powerful than we think?

In this episode, we sit down with psychologist and coach Ruchi Shah to explore the everyday spectrum of humanness and why so much of our struggle comes not from who we are, but from how we misunderstand ourselves.

Together they dive into the traps of labels, the weight of “shoulds,” and the unhelpful ways we’ve been taught to measure our worth.

Ruchi shares practical insights on unlearning, reframing, and trusting ourselves—reminding us of a simple yet transformative truth: I am the expert on me, and you are the expert on you.

This is a conversation about loosening the grip of burden, taking responsibility without blame, and finding more ease and grace in the messy, beautiful process of being human. 

Whether you’re navigating identity, self-trust, or just the ups and downs of daily life, this episode offers gentle wisdom and practical tools for rethinking what “normal” can really mean.

Ruchi Shah is an Industrial-Organisational Psychologist, coach, and author of We, Humans. 

As the founder of Humanness.ing, she is dedicated to making the principles of humanness practical and usable in everyday life. Her work explores how we can move beyond labels and outdated measures of success to live with more ease, purpose, and connection.

Through her book, coaching, and upcoming app Me Human, Ruchi offers simple yet powerful tools for navigating the normal spectrum of human experience.

She also hosts the podcast Be, Human, where she continues to build a growing repository of insights and reframes on what it truly means to thrive as human beings.

Find out more and connect with Ruchi here:www.humanness.ing

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