Essentially Human Institute is an independent space for research, reflection and public conversation about the forces shaping human life.
We bring psychology, wellbeing, work, women’s health, culture, spirituality and technology into conversation—examining not only what is changing, but what those changes ask of us.
Our work begins with careful questions, draws upon research and lived experience, and seeks to make difficult-to-see patterns visible.


Our work brings three practices together, allowing evidence, experience and thoughtful dialogue to inform one another.
We draw upon evidence across disciplines to understand the forces shaping human life.
We create space to examine what research, experience and changing conditions may mean.
We share ideas openly, inviting different perspectives and questions that deserve sustained attention.