About The Show
The Humanity Paradox is a podcast that we aim to grow into an evolutionary movement that explores the idea that the human may have forgotten what they are and a foundational question:
What does it really mean to be human—and how did we forget?
Hosted by Deshina Buck, the show invites thinkers, practitioners, and everyday people into a deeper conversation about human nature, identity, and wholeness. Grounded in an ancient four-part framework, this podcast is not about self-help, but self-reclamation.
Each episode features honest, reflective dialogue with guests from diverse disciplines—anthropology, psychology, theology, medicine, art, education, and lived experience. Together, we challenge the fragmented view of modern humanity and offer new ways of understanding who and what we are, blending intimate conversations, thoughtful interviews, and quiet reflections of voices that are not the loudest. No performance. Just space to listen, question, and work through the tension of being human.
If your work or story speaks to what it means to be human,
we’d be honored to have you join the conversation.
If you’re someone who wants to hear different perspectives—not to be told what to think, but to explore your own humaness—this is for you.
If you’re refining your sense of self, re-evaluating the world we all share, or simply learning how to be more human—this is your space.
About The Host
What happens when we forget what it means to be human—and how do we begin to remember?
I created The Humanity Paradox for people who are rethinking what it means to be human in a world that often pulls us away from ourselves.
As a mother, a seeker, a careful observer, and a human—I’ve witnessed firsthand the quiet degradation of our humanity. A slow silencing of our sense of self. I’ve seen it in systems, in culture, in tech, and in the stories we carry but rarely speak.
My own lens has been shaped by years of studying ancient Hebrew—where every letter carries meaning—and by trauma studies, which revealed just how deeply we are shaped by our experiences—those that happen and those that don’t.
But more than anything, I’ve learned about being human by raising six of them and by learning to live in the truth of my own trauma as it intersects with mothering my Gen Z and Gen Alpha mini-mes.
This podcast begins with a simple question: What does it actually mean to be human? I believe we’re all still figuring it out, and understanding who and what we are is crucial to a better evolutionary trajectory.
How do we become fully human? Not in theory, but in practice. In memory. In awareness. In conflict. In daily life.
Each week, I sit with guests from various backgrounds as we explore how different experiences and perspectives answer that question. Some are scholars, some are seekers. All bring something real because we are all human, with valid experiences and perspectives with the power to enlighten us about our own humanity.
With Love,
Deshina
The voices we rarely hear are the ones most worth listening to.
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Things to Know
Guest appearances on The Humanity Paradox are by invitation only.
Scheduling a time does not automatically confirm your appearance—each guest must be formally approved and confirmed by the host.
All episodes are pre-recorded, and final publication dates may vary based on scheduling and editing timelines. You’ll receive full details and confirmation once your participation is approved.
Thank you for being part of this important conversation.