Human Being School
by Nick Costantino
Latest episode
#49 - The Illusion of More, The Arrival Fallacy & The Tiger 5
#49 - The Illusion of More, The Arrival Fallacy & The Tiger 5
About this podcast
There isn’t one ideal path to being a good human being, there’s only your unique way. It’s your responsibility to find out what that is. Human Being School is dedicated to helping you navigate the challenges that life presents and learn about what it means to be human. It is our mission to inspire our listeners to approach life as a classroom. Are you ready to go back to school?
Episodes
The newest 20 of 50 episodes
- #49 - The Illusion of More, The Arrival Fallacy & The Tiger 5 · 54 minHave you ever felt like your ideal life is always just out of reach? Like the goalposts are constantly moving? This week on Human Being School, we unpack "The Illusion of…
- #48 - Scheduling in the Joy, Carman's 10k and The Art of Patience · 50 min · Season 3 Episode 1"We spend so much time scheduling our work and our commitments, and not enough on the good stuff." We’re back for 2026. To kick off the year, Forest Robinson and I headed down to…
- #47 - Looking Back to Move Forward - 2025 in Review · 1 h 11 minIn this final episode of the year, Nick is joined by Forest Robinson for a reflective look back on 2025 — the lessons, the miles, the moments that mattered, and the ones they’d…
- #46 - Running Reflections: Valencia Marathon with Forest · 50 minIn this episode of Human Being School, Nick and Forest unpack a marathon that didn’t go to plan. Forest reflects on his race at the Valencia Marathon, where things began to…
- #45 - The Kosci Miler with Dan Kokken · 47 min · Season 2 Episode 10In this episode of Human Being School, I’m joined by my mate and fellow runner, Dan Kokken — ultra runner, father of four, and owner/operator of Recovery Lab Hampton and KX…
- #44 - Racing Reflections: Melbourne Marathon '25 - with Foz, Cosi and Ky. · 1 h 12 min · Season 2 Episode 9Ten days after race day, Nick, Foz, and running physio Ky Wynne sit down to unpack three completely different race experiences. Ky finally cracks the sub-3-hour barrier at the…
- #43 - From Soreness to Strong: Marathon Prep with Physio Ky Wynne · 1 h 4 min · Season 2 Episode 7This week on Human Being School, we chat with Ky Wynne, physio and an expert in running injuries, rehab, and performance. Based in Melbourne, Ky has a background in elite sport…
- #42 - Racing Reflections: Lakeside 10km & Sunshine Coast Half · 1 h 2 min · Season 2 Episode 6🎧 Episode Overview: This week on Human Being School, it’s all about race day lessons and the beautiful (sometimes brutal) process of chasing performance. Nick and Forest each ran…
- #41 - The Comparison Trap & the Power of Negative Visualisation · 13 min · Season 2 Episode 6In this short solo episode, I reflect on two of the biggest lessons from our 6 months away: the trap of comparison, and the ancient practice of negative visualisation. I share…
- #40 - 2025 Great Ocean Road Marathon Recap - Chasing meaning over minutes · 55 min · Season 2 Episode 5In this episode, we sit down just days after running the Great Ocean Road Marathon to unpack the experience — the highs, the struggles, and the reflections that followed. We…
- #39 - Tacos, 10Ks & Fire Ceremonies: Lessons from Mexico & Guatemala · 1 h 0 min · Season 2 Episode 3In this episode of Human Being School, I’m joined by Forest Robinson to unpack a few recent experiences that challenged and changed me — starting with the Puerto Vallarta 10K…
- #38 - From the Streets of Osaka to the Peaks of Peru with Foz and Cosi · 54 min · Season 2 Episode 2Two runners. Two completely different challenges. One conversation. In this episode of Human Being School, Forest shares his experience running the Osaka Marathon—the highs, the…
- #37 - Osaka, Endurance & Everything in Between - With Foz and Cosi · 53 minForest Robinson returns to the podcast as he gears up for his next big challenge: The Osaka Marathon. We catch up on the past month—our running journeys, life updates, books…
- #36 - 2024 Wrapped with Cosi and Foz · 1 h 12 minWe’re wrapping up 2024 with a bang! This year was full of growth, challenges, and inspiration, and we’re breaking it all down. From the lessons we learned to the books and…
- #35 - Lucas Bigwood – From Corporate Hustle to Conscious Living · 52 minIn this episode of Human Being School, I’m joined by Lucas Bigwood—yoga and breathwork facilitator and founder of Stand. Lucas shares his inspiring journey from over a decade in…
- #34 - The Road Ahead: 2XU Wellness Run, Collingwood Classic, Season Wrap-Up, and 2025 Vision · 43 minIn this week’s episode of Human Being School, our favorite guest and regular co-host, Forest Robinson, returns to the mic! Together, we’re diving into the exciting world of…
- #33 - Doing The Thing - Inside Chris Williamson's Self-Discovery Tour · 15 minIn this episode, I take you along for a reflection on my experience attending Chris Williamson's Live Self-Discovery Tour. From powerful insights on personal growth to real, raw…
- #32 - Jeremy Walker: 175km Around King Island · 40 minIn this episode, I’m joined by a great friend and former colleague, Jeremy Walker. Jeremy and I worked together for three years as P.E., Health, and Outdoor Education teachers at…
- #31 - The Surf Coast Century - With Ray Osthmuller · 46 minIn this episode of Human Being School, we’re joined by Ray, who recently conquered his first 100km ultra marathon at the Surf Coast Century. Ray and I first connected during a…
- #30 - 2024 Melbourne Marathon Recap with Foz an Cosi · 40 minIn this episode of Human Being School, Forest Robinson and I reflect on our Melbourne Marathon experience, focusing on how things didn’t always go according to plan. From the…
