<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><?xml-stylesheet href="https://feeds.captivate.fm/style.xsl" type="text/xsl"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><atom:link href="https://feeds.captivate.fm/ihuman/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><title><![CDATA[iHuman with Christine Lavaf]]></title><podcast:guid>370a3bfd-16b3-5db5-8975-0516398aac1a</podcast:guid><lastBuildDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 06:17:12 +0000</lastBuildDate><generator>Captivate.fm</generator><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><copyright><![CDATA[© 2026 Tough Cookie Entertainment, Inc.]]></copyright><managingEditor>Christine Lavaf</managingEditor><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Christine Lavaf is a Canadian/American screenwriter, producer and entrepreneur. She's the founder of Tough Cookie Entertainment, a media company, and GRYP, the first slow-release protein bar.

She created iHuman to explore the ideas, breakthroughs and personal journeys shaping the future of human potential. We can reshape our bodies, extend our health span, optimize our performance, engineer our environments and increasingly delegate our thinking to machines. The rules of fitness, health, relationships, work and even identity are being rewritten in real time. But beneath all the innovation lies a deeper question: Are we becoming better humans?

Each week, Christine sits down with world-class athletes, physicians, scientists, entrepreneurs, psychologists, coaches, authors and cultural thinkers for conversations that go far beyond headlines and hot takes. Together, they explore:

• Fitness and physical transformation
• Longevity and health optimization
• Nutrition and performance
• Relationships, connection and intimacy
• Psychology, resilience and personal growth
• Technology, AI and the future of humanity
• The habits, beliefs and decisions that shape extraordinary lives

Whether you're pursuing physical excellence, searching for deeper connection, navigating modern life or simply fascinated by where humanity is headed next, iHuman is a place for thoughtful conversations about the future—and your place within it.]]></itunes:summary><image><url>https://artwork.captivate.fm/e9764d5a-f661-4aa1-839e-8263c1c176c2/iHuman-christine.jpg</url><title>iHuman with Christine Lavaf</title><link><![CDATA[https://ihumanshow.com/]]></link></image><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/e9764d5a-f661-4aa1-839e-8263c1c176c2/iHuman-christine.jpg"/><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Christine Lavaf</itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author>Christine Lavaf</itunes:author><description>Christine Lavaf is a Canadian/American screenwriter, producer and entrepreneur. She&apos;s the founder of Tough Cookie Entertainment, a media company, and GRYP, the first slow-release protein bar.

She created iHuman to explore the ideas, breakthroughs and personal journeys shaping the future of human potential. We can reshape our bodies, extend our health span, optimize our performance, engineer our environments and increasingly delegate our thinking to machines. The rules of fitness, health, relationships, work and even identity are being rewritten in real time. But beneath all the innovation lies a deeper question: Are we becoming better humans?

Each week, Christine sits down with world-class athletes, physicians, scientists, entrepreneurs, psychologists, coaches, authors and cultural thinkers for conversations that go far beyond headlines and hot takes. Together, they explore:

• Fitness and physical transformation
• Longevity and health optimization
• Nutrition and performance
• Relationships, connection and intimacy
• Psychology, resilience and personal growth
• Technology, AI and the future of humanity
• The habits, beliefs and decisions that shape extraordinary lives

Whether you&apos;re pursuing physical excellence, searching for deeper connection, navigating modern life or simply fascinated by where humanity is headed next, iHuman is a place for thoughtful conversations about the future—and your place within it.</description><link>https://ihumanshow.com/</link><atom:link href="https://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" rel="hub"/><itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Future of Fitness, Health & Relationships]]></itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:type>serial</itunes:type><itunes:category text="Health &amp; Fitness"></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Health &amp; Fitness"><itunes:category text="Nutrition"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Health &amp; Fitness"><itunes:category text="Sexuality"/></itunes:category><podcast:locked>no</podcast:locked><podcast:medium>podcast</podcast:medium><item><title>Stephanie Newcomb - Embrace the Hard</title><itunes:title>Stephanie Newcomb - Embrace the Hard</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Most women have been told to get thinner. Stephanie Newcomb believes they should get stronger.</p><p>In this episode of <strong>iHuman</strong>, Christine Lavaf sits down with strength coach and founder of <strong>Unleashed Health &amp; Fitness</strong>, Stephanie Newcomb, to explore why lifting weights may be one of the most transformative things a woman can do—for her body, her mind, and her confidence.</p><p>Together they dive into strength training, protein, longevity, menopause, motherhood, body image, discipline, emotional resilience, and why confidence doesn't come from thinking differently—it comes from doing hard things.</p><p>Welcome to <strong>iHuman with Christine Lavaf</strong> — conversations about human transformation and the future of health, fitness &amp; relationships.</p><p>Watch on YouTube. Listen everywhere.</p><p><strong>iHuman</strong> is powered by <strong>GRYP</strong>, the world's first slow-release protein bar.</p><p>Learn more: 👉 <a href="https://grypbar.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://grypbar.com</a></p><p><strong>Follow iHuman:</strong></p><p>Instagram: @iHumanShow</p><p>YouTube: @iHumanShow</p><p><strong>Guest: </strong></p><p>Stephanie Newcomb</p><p>Founder, Unleashed Health &amp; Fitness • Strength Coach • Certified Health Coach</p><p>#iHuman #StephanieNewcomb #StrengthTraining #WomensHealth #Longevity #Fitness #Protein #Mindset #HealthyAging #Confidence #HumanTransformation</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Most women have been told to get thinner. Stephanie Newcomb believes they should get stronger.</p><p>In this episode of <strong>iHuman</strong>, Christine Lavaf sits down with strength coach and founder of <strong>Unleashed Health &amp; Fitness</strong>, Stephanie Newcomb, to explore why lifting weights may be one of the most transformative things a woman can do—for her body, her mind, and her confidence.</p><p>Together they dive into strength training, protein, longevity, menopause, motherhood, body image, discipline, emotional resilience, and why confidence doesn't come from thinking differently—it comes from doing hard things.</p><p>Welcome to <strong>iHuman with Christine Lavaf</strong> — conversations about human transformation and the future of health, fitness &amp; relationships.</p><p>Watch on YouTube. Listen everywhere.</p><p><strong>iHuman</strong> is powered by <strong>GRYP</strong>, the world's first slow-release protein bar.</p><p>Learn more: 👉 <a href="https://grypbar.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://grypbar.com</a></p><p><strong>Follow iHuman:</strong></p><p>Instagram: @iHumanShow</p><p>YouTube: @iHumanShow</p><p><strong>Guest: </strong></p><p>Stephanie Newcomb</p><p>Founder, Unleashed Health &amp; Fitness • Strength Coach • Certified Health Coach</p><p>#iHuman #StephanieNewcomb #StrengthTraining #WomensHealth #Longevity #Fitness #Protein #Mindset #HealthyAging #Confidence #HumanTransformation</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://ihumanshow.com/episode/stephanie-newcomb]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">3090a7c7-c562-4c1b-89ad-ee052c32afed</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/5f1dbe3b-45a4-40a1-8945-6ebbb122d674/Stephanie-Newcomb-Embrace-the-Hard-iHuman-with-Christine-Lavaf-.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:40:00 -0700</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/3090a7c7-c562-4c1b-89ad-ee052c32afed.mp3" length="111330872" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>57:59</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>3</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="Stephanie Newcomb - Embrace the Hard - iHuman with Christine Lavaf"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/VCrIV777Bp8"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>Mykel Shannon Jenkins - Your Mind is Lying To You</title><itunes:title>Mykel Shannon Jenkins - Your Mind is Lying To You</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Most people think their biggest obstacle is time, talent, money, or opportunity. Mykel Shannon Jenkins thinks it's something else.</p><p>Your own mind.</p><p>In one of the most inspiring conversations so far, actor, athlete, personal trainer, and mindset coach Mykel Shannon Jenkins explains why the mind constantly lies to us—and why learning to challenge those lies can completely transform your life.</p><p>Christine and Mykel dive into discipline, fear, purpose, trauma, faith, masculinity, women's health, relationships, fitness, and the incredible connection between body and mind.This isn't just about getting stronger.It's about becoming the person you're capable of being.</p><p>Welcome to iHuman with Christine Lavaf — conversations about human transformation and the future of health, fitness &amp; relationships.Watch on YouTube. 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Mykel Shannon Jenkins thinks it's something else.</p><p>Your own mind.</p><p>In one of the most inspiring conversations so far, actor, athlete, personal trainer, and mindset coach Mykel Shannon Jenkins explains why the mind constantly lies to us—and why learning to challenge those lies can completely transform your life.</p><p>Christine and Mykel dive into discipline, fear, purpose, trauma, faith, masculinity, women's health, relationships, fitness, and the incredible connection between body and mind.This isn't just about getting stronger.It's about becoming the person you're capable of being.</p><p>Welcome to iHuman with Christine Lavaf — conversations about human transformation and the future of health, fitness &amp; relationships.Watch on YouTube. Listen everywhere.iHuman is powered by GRYP, the world's first slow-release protein bar.</p><p>Learn more: 👉 https://grypbar.com</p><p>Follow iHuman:Instagram: @iHumanShowYouTube: @iHumanShow</p><p>Guest: Mykel Shannon Jenkins</p><p>Actor • Athlete • Personal Trainer • Writer • Director • Producer</p><p>#iHuman #MykelShannonJenkins #Mindset #PersonalGrowth #MentalStrength #Fitness #Motivation #Resilience #SelfImprovement #Health #Discipline #Purpose #HumanTransformation</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://ihumanshow.com/episode/mykel-shannon-jenkins]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">33fca630-de5c-476f-ab27-7645004e484a</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/3d635864-9163-4355-b4d4-ae6907a9e70c/Mykel-Shannon-Jenkins-Your-Mind-is-Lying-To-You-iHuman-102-1x1.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:45:00 -0700</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/33fca630-de5c-476f-ab27-7645004e484a.mp3" length="129116708" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:07:15</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>2</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><podcast:chapters url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/chapter-e5517ec6-e5dc-482e-bc6f-0d692d945b7d.json" type="application/json+chapters"/><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="Mykel Shannon Jenkins - Your Mind is Lying To You - iHuman #102"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/u1E6QsmjOmM"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>Dr. Mike Israetel - The Future of the Human Body</title><itunes:title>Dr. Mike Israetel - The Future of the Human Body</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>People don’t hit the gym just for health or longevity. They want to look good. And according to Dr. Mike Israetel, that’s not shallow — it may be one of the most powerful motivations we have.</p><p>In this episode of iHuman, Christine Lavaf sits down with Dr. Mike Israetel — competitive bodybuilder, exercise scientist, co-founder of RP Strength, and author of <em>The Aesthetic Revolution</em> — for a conversation about vanity, beauty, fitness, confidence, and the future of the human body.</p><p>It starts with a provocative idea: what if wanting to look better isn’t something we should be ashamed of, but something we can use to build healthier, stronger, more disciplined lives? Then it goes somewhere much bigger. If human beings have always wanted to be more beautiful, what happens when that ancient desire collides with modern technology?</p><p>Biotech. AI. Plastic surgery. Age reversal. Genetic engineering. Performance drugs. Anti-aging medicine. Androids. Beauty standards. The body as something we don’t just train — but redesign. This one gets personal, philosophical, funny, uncomfortable, and yes… a little sci-fi.</p><p>Welcome to iHuman.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>People don’t hit the gym just for health or longevity. They want to look good. And according to Dr. Mike Israetel, that’s not shallow — it may be one of the most powerful motivations we have.</p><p>In this episode of iHuman, Christine Lavaf sits down with Dr. Mike Israetel — competitive bodybuilder, exercise scientist, co-founder of RP Strength, and author of <em>The Aesthetic Revolution</em> — for a conversation about vanity, beauty, fitness, confidence, and the future of the human body.</p><p>It starts with a provocative idea: what if wanting to look better isn’t something we should be ashamed of, but something we can use to build healthier, stronger, more disciplined lives? Then it goes somewhere much bigger. If human beings have always wanted to be more beautiful, what happens when that ancient desire collides with modern technology?</p><p>Biotech. AI. Plastic surgery. Age reversal. Genetic engineering. Performance drugs. Anti-aging medicine. Androids. Beauty standards. The body as something we don’t just train — but redesign. This one gets personal, philosophical, funny, uncomfortable, and yes… a little sci-fi.</p><p>Welcome to iHuman.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://ihumanshow.com/episode/dr-mike-israetel-the-future-of-the-human-body]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">9734a585-b4f1-4cb1-9e32-1897f74f4b49</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/3ade45cb-1574-4b1d-96b8-402c272b62e8/The-Body-of-the-Future-1x1.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0700</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/9734a585-b4f1-4cb1-9e32-1897f74f4b49.mp3" length="154179214" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:20:18</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><podcast:chapters url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/chapter-9ee47d3a-c8c2-4b3e-98b1-9cab06bc81b4.json" type="application/json+chapters"/><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="Dr. Mike Israetel - The Future of the Human Body - iHuman #101"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/zyYvmfyEJx4"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item></channel></rss>