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Something More Human
Sam & Elliot
54 episodes
1 week ago
What if the fear of rejection is really just the fear of being seen? A simple question at a brewery set off a chain of events that reshaped an entire evening during our recent anniversary trip. We're unpacking how practicing Rejection Therapy can lead to unforgettable connections, unexpected joy, and a more confident approach to life. From Sam's unapologetic strategy for accepting rejection to Elliot's inner critic preventing him from asking in the first place, this episode explores the butte...
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What if the fear of rejection is really just the fear of being seen? A simple question at a brewery set off a chain of events that reshaped an entire evening during our recent anniversary trip. We're unpacking how practicing Rejection Therapy can lead to unforgettable connections, unexpected joy, and a more confident approach to life. From Sam's unapologetic strategy for accepting rejection to Elliot's inner critic preventing him from asking in the first place, this episode explores the butte...
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Relationships
Education,
Society & Culture,
Self-Improvement
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Something More Human
Rejection Therapy
What if the fear of rejection is really just the fear of being seen? A simple question at a brewery set off a chain of events that reshaped an entire evening during our recent anniversary trip. We're unpacking how practicing Rejection Therapy can lead to unforgettable connections, unexpected joy, and a more confident approach to life. From Sam's unapologetic strategy for accepting rejection to Elliot's inner critic preventing him from asking in the first place, this episode explores the butte...
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1 week ago
30 minutes

Something More Human
Get Your Ass To The Party
Going to the party is arguably more important than self-care for your overall health. Okay, but what does that mean? We're uncovering the urge to bail, balancing rest with connection, and how to show up with intention. Plus: creative ways to host unforgettable gatherings, showing up as the best guest, how to be a “villager,” and why Google Calendar might be the ultimate relationship tool. Support the show by becoming a member of the Something More Society and gain access to exclusive episodes...
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3 weeks ago
42 minutes

Something More Human
Copy This Cure For Loneliness (in Denver)
"The Company" is redefining what connection looks like in adulthood and absolutely changed the way we felt about moving to a city where we knew no one and felt immensely lonely. Ivan and Livvy Ruiz-Knott are fellow married friends and co-founders (2 of 3) of "The Company." What started as a few friends gathering in a living room is now something much bigger: a space of connection and creativity, where people feel genuinely seen. We uncover the hidden power of consistency, why hosting is...
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1 month ago
1 hour 2 minutes

Something More Human
This Is Your Sign To Shoot Your Shot
How the tables have turned! Today's guest is none other than SMH co-host, Samantha Archuleta. We're digging into the reality of marrying young, what legacy really means to a 20-something, and unpacking how Sam seems to make life her b*tch in every possible way (if you know Sam, you know). Elliot reminds us that even when you feel like you know everything there is to a person, there's always more. Support the show by becoming a member of the Something More Society and gain access ...
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1 month ago
53 minutes

Something More Human
Deepen Your Relationship With Your Closest Friends
This week's guest is none other than SMH co-host, Elliot Archuleta. With all that's going on in the world, we're reminded how crucial it is to sit with one another and exchange perspectives. We hope that you steal these questions and learn more about even your closest friends (or spouse!). Support the show by becoming a member of the Something More Society and gain access to exclusive episodes and more intimate ways of connecting. Stay Connected with Sam & Elliot Leave us a voicema...
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2 months ago
37 minutes

Something More Human
Why Connection Feels So Hard with Tim Jones
What if the most radical thing you could do… was invite someone to dinner? We sit down with executive director of Longer Tables (and host of the Mile Long Table!), Tim Jones, to get real about the deep seated fears holding us back from connection. From everything you need to know to successfully set your own table and extend an invitation to Tim's top questions for meaningful conversation, we break down how it's all easier than you think. If you’ve ever felt lonely in a crowded world, t...
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2 months ago
1 hour 8 minutes

Something More Human
The Lost Art of Curiosity
Ever left a social gathering feeling empty because no one asked you a single question? Today I'm swapping Elliot for guest co-host Amanda Fowler and we get real about the conversational give-and-take, why curiosity is the ultimate connection fuel, Amanda's top tips for being a good house guest, and why storytelling is timeless. Plus, Amanda teaches me about MILF Etiquette. Watch our first episode with Amanda "Ditching Surface Level Relationships for the Real Thing" Connect with Amanda o...
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3 months ago
51 minutes

Something More Human
What If You Don’t Want to Go?
You committed to an event and when the day comes... you really don't want to go. Why do we say no to connection, even when we want it most? From attending the Mile Long Table in Denver to peer pressuring our future selves, we're getting real about the emotional resistance to social events and why (and how) to go anyway. Whether you're unsure what to do in a room full of strangers or need to hear that awkward silences can actually be a good thing, this conversation is for you. Want to be...
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3 months ago
31 minutes

Something More Human
Spend Your Time Like Your Life Depends On It
The thing that weighs heaviest the older we get? Regret. What does accepting the finitude of our own lives have to teach us about our values? Whether it's "rejection therapy" or building the muscle of saying "no," we're unpacking the art of doing nothing and the trap of convenience in favor of reclaiming our presence (especially in our ever busier world). Books and videos mentioned in this episode: Subscribe to our friend Jose's channel, all about dumbphonesFour Thousand Weeks by...
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4 months ago
36 minutes

Something More Human
Are We CHOOSING Loneliness?
We've been named the "Anti-Social Century," but are we truly opting out of in-person connection or have we been conditioned to retreat into isolation with our phones as companions? We're diving into how our culture may be the culprit, how we're unconsciously rewriting our sense of loneliness, and two questions that could radically reshape how you connect. Articles and videos mentioned in this episode: Becoming The Social Century, Something More HumanThe great friendship collapse: Inside...
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4 months ago
39 minutes

Something More Human
$50 Amazon Gift Card VS 50 Minutes of Therapy
What did the ten friends we ask choose? Does spending money on others make you happier? Is $50 enough to get you out of a rut? What does budgeting reveal about our values? And what would happen if the government gave everyone $50 to spend on someone else every month? (Seriously, we did the math.) Sam & Elliot answer all of it and more. Support the show by becoming a member of the Something More Society and gain access to exclusive episodes and more intimate ways of connecting. Stay Conn...
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5 months ago
24 minutes

Something More Human
PowerPoint Parties Will Save the World
It's creative. It's weird. It's way more meaningful than you'd expect. And it might just change how you gather. Born out of a tight budget and a desire to go deeper with the people in our life, we're uncovering how structure actually empowers people to open up, why public speaking isn’t just for big stages, and how to host your own with themes, time limits, and creative twists. Whether you're looking for affordable hangout ideas, tips on meaningful connection, or creative ways to deepen your ...
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5 months ago
35 minutes

Something More Human
How I Stretched Time and How You Can Too
If a year can feel like just a moment, what does that say about 270 days, or our lives for that matter? By the time Elliot is 60 he calculates he'll only have had 270 days with the people he loves the very most. How can he make those 270 days feel like a lifetime? Elliot thinks he has the answer. Support the show by becoming a member of the Something More Society and gain access to exclusive episodes and more intimate ways of connecting. Stay Connected with Sam & Elliot Leave us a ...
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6 months ago
27 minutes

Something More Human
The Most Underrated Emotion In History
Sam wakes up in a dream—and inside that dream, a quiet, powerful desire surfaces. What unfolds is a search for something deeper than happiness. Together, Sam and Elliot explore our relationship to fulfillment, the difference between chasing and building, and what it really takes to feel at home in your own life. From fuzzy dream guides to mind movies and mac n cheese, this episode asks: What’s the one feeling you might be overlooking… and why does it matter so much? Support the show by becomi...
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7 months ago
24 minutes

Something More Human
Digital Dementia
Did you know Gen Zers will spend 19.2 years of their life on their phone? We might just be losing our minds to our screens, but there's something we can do about it. Digital Dementia is a real term coined in 2012 by neuroscientist Dr. Manfred Spitzer, which refers to cognitive decline caused by excessive screen use, often mimicking symptoms of early dementia like forgetfulness, mental fatigue, and attention issues. Doesn't seem possible that it could be happening to people in their 20's and 3...
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7 months ago
46 minutes

Something More Human
No More Lonely Friends
How do you deal with jealousy in friendship and friendship breakups? We sit down with Marissa Meizz, founder of No More Lonely Friends, to talk about the reality of friendship expectations, the hardest part of maintaining friendships as an adult, and why we should treat our friendships with the same care we treat our romantic relationships. Check out No More Lonely Friends Follow No More Lonely Friends on Instagram Follow Marissa on Instagram and TikTok Stay Connected with Sam & Ell...
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8 months ago
1 hour 16 minutes

Something More Human
How to Talk to Strangers (and make friends)
Articles we discussed in this episode: Mistakenly Seeking Solitude, Epley, N.; Schroeder, J. Keep Talking: (Mis)understanding the hedonic trajectory of conversation, Kardas, M.; Schroeder, J.; O'Brien, E.Stay Connected with Sam & Elliot Leave us a voicemail here! Grab your "A Little More Humani-tea" & shop our other merch!Follow us on Instagram & TikTok We need your help! Please take a moment to fill out this survey. Your feedback enables us to con...
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8 months ago
30 minutes

Something More Human
Becoming the Social Century
Support the show by becoming a member of the Something More Society. Exclusive episodes + ad free listening, and more intimate ways of connecting. We live in the Anti-Social Century—a world designed for isolation, where community has been replaced by convenience, and loneliness is at an all-time high. But if one cultural shift got us here, another can bring us out. In this episode, Elliot and Sam dive into: The hidden forces that made isolation our default Why we underestimate the power of ...
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9 months ago
42 minutes

Something More Human
Solving Loneliness if Just for One Night
Support the show by becoming a member of the Something More Society. Exclusive episodes + ad free listening, and more intimate ways of connecting. On January 30, in Denver, Colorado, we brought together 52 strangers, gave them each an equal voice and role to play, created structured rules and an atmosphere of deep engagement and we witnessed firsthand how intentional gatherings can spark meaningful connection, purpose, and belonging. We collected answers from attendees to take the segment "h...
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9 months ago
31 minutes

Something More Human
Can Boundaries Exist When AI Can Read Your Mind?
A device that can read your mind… and it’s available for pre order?! Sam and Elliot talk about its potential positive applications; the return of the Humanity Is In the Comment Section segment & more. Support the show on Patreon and become a Something More Society member! We have a live event coming up very soon! Our first live podcast & gameshow is taking place at the Denver Press Club on January 30, at 6p. It’s nearly sold out so don’t wait to grab your tickets if you ...
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10 months ago
28 minutes

Something More Human
What if the fear of rejection is really just the fear of being seen? A simple question at a brewery set off a chain of events that reshaped an entire evening during our recent anniversary trip. We're unpacking how practicing Rejection Therapy can lead to unforgettable connections, unexpected joy, and a more confident approach to life. From Sam's unapologetic strategy for accepting rejection to Elliot's inner critic preventing him from asking in the first place, this episode explores the butte...