This Anthro Life
This Anthro Life
Unearth the creative potential of humanity with This Anthro Life, a podcast exploring culture, design, business, and technology. Spearheaded by acclaimed Anthropologist Dr. Adam Gamwell, This Anthro Life equips leaders, individuals, and organizations to shape a more human and compassionate future. TAL helps broaden perspectives and fortify decision-making skills by fostering a profound understanding of culture coupled with the transformative power of storytelling.With curated conversations and thought-provoking discussions featuring humanity's top makers and minds, prepare to have your perspective transformed. This Anthro Life delves into various facets of human society—from examining the complexities of cultural identity to understanding the influence of technology on our everyday lives.🌍 Change Your PerspectiveExplore the complexities of life in a simple and engaging way. From AI and robotics revolutionizing the nature of work to emojis changing how we communicate, we delve into the forces shaping our world. No topic is off-limits—fossil fuels and their impact on our planet, the race to find alternative energy solutions, and so much more.🎙️ Captivating ConversationsGo beyond surface-level discussions with deep dives into fascinating topics. Dr. Adam Gamwell's interviews are thought-provoking, enlightening, and always entertaining. Carefully crafted questions ensure engaging conversations that are free from jargon, making them accessible to listeners of all backgrounds.Join us on this captivating voyage of storytelling at the crossroads of culture, design, technology and business. We're excited to collaborate with you in shaping a more compassionate world through an enriched narrative of the human experience. Experience breakthrough perspectives on human experiences and come away equipped to make enriched decisions that contribute positively to your sphere. Together we can shape a more connected, hopeful narrative one human story at a time.
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Recent Episodes

The Truth About AI & The Future of Humanity
May 11, 2026

The Truth About AI & The Future of Humanity

What if the future isn’t something we predict, but something we design? In this episode of This Anthro Life, host Adam Gamwell is joined by Carissa Carter and Scott Doorley to dive into the hidden forces shaping our world—fro...
How Psychedelics Are Changing Mental Health & Spirituality
May 5, 2026

How Psychedelics Are Changing Mental Health & Spirituality

What if true healing and self-discovery required breaking the boundaries between science and spirituality? In this episode of This Anthro Life, host Adam Gamwell sits down with Austin Mao, a serial entrepreneur turned spiritu...
The Evolution of Work: More Than Just a Paycheck
May 2, 2026

The Evolution of Work: More Than Just a Paycheck

What if work isn’t just about what we do, but how we think about it? In this episode of This Anthro Life, host Adam Gamwell is joined by Claudia Strauss to unravel the myths and realities behind today’s shifting work culture....
The Truth About Modern Motherhood
Jan. 28, 2025

The Truth About Modern Motherhood

Are you a parent navigating the overwhelming world of modern motherhood and parenting myths? In this episode of This Anthro Life, host Adam Gamwell speaks with Nancy Reddy, author of The Good Mother Myth, to explore the cultural narratives shaping our...
Stop Chasing Success—Find Fulfillment Instead
Dec. 2, 2024

Stop Chasing Success—Find Fulfillment Instead

Have you ever felt successful on the outside but empty on the inside? In this episode of This Anthro Life, host Adam Gamwell speaks with Dr. Nethra Samarawickrema about the struggles of modern work-life, the tension between authenticity and belonging and why many of us feel disconnected from our ca…
Urban Visionary: We Need to Redesign Our Cities
Nov. 27, 2024

Urban Visionary: We Need to Redesign Our Cities

How do our physical spaces shape the way we live, connect, and thrive? In this episode of This Anthro Life, we delve into how design and the built environment impact today’s biggest challenges—climate change and social division. Featuring Vishaan...

About the Host

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Dr. Adam Gamwell

host, creator & producer

Dr. Adam Gamwell is an award-winning storyteller who makes anthropology matter in the modern world. As a cultural anthropologist, media creator, and founder of innovation storytelling consultancy Anthrocurious, he transforms human insights into stories that drive change. When he's not hosting This Anthro Life, Adam helps Fortune 1000 companies and startups harness the power of anthropological thinking through co-creating knowledge-sharing tools that leverage AI to amplify human expertise, culture and community interaction. His work spans award-winning documentaries, multilingual audio series, and pioneering research on everything from Peruvian quinoa farmers to climate tech innovation. As interim Editor-in-Chief of Anthropology News and creator of multiple anthropology-focused media projects, Adam is on a mission to make anthropology's relevance impossible to ignore.

Reviews

Engaging and insightful

"I love this podcast. It helps keep me engaged with Anthropology in a way that is consumable, insightful, and illuminating. I love starting my day listening in as I learn more about the world around m…"

Aurorii | April 8, 2021

Required listening for anthro students

"Fantastic dialogue across all topics and substances. Learned more from this podcast than I did during my B.A. years. Makes me want to return to academia for a Masters in Anthropology."

Taraya | Feb. 8, 2021

Engaging

"This podcast is awesome! There are so many insightful lessons from different experts, all led by Adam Gamwell's entertaining interviewing approach. You'll fall in love with this Anthro Life right awa…"

Adarcus | Aug. 17, 2022

Love this!

"Adam’s fascinating insights into the human condition and our place in the cosmos is amazing. With episodes exploring diverse topics such as the Cryptocurrency Revolution, Happiness according to the A…"

Bona and Team Capsho | July 14, 2023

An inspiration!

"This Anthro Life has been a big inspiration for my studies over the last two years. Now, I'm stepping into the field hoping to put Anthropology to practice myself and it great to continue listening t…"

Harmen Pelders | May 19, 2021