And They Called Us Humans,

We live in the most connected era in human history — and yet, something has quietly gone missing.

In And They Called Us Humans, psychotherapist, researcher, and professor Dr. Heidi Augsburger takes readers on a compelling journey through the science and soul of human connection — why it matters, how we've lost it, and what it costs us when we do. Drawing on nearly a decade of clinical experience and original doctoral research, Dr. Heidi weaves together cutting-edge psychology, honest storytelling, and practical insight to illuminate a truth most of us feel but struggle to name: genuine human connection has been slowly eroding beneath the noise of modern life.

From a lone road trip through Florida to the crowded rooms where people sit side by side but remain worlds apart, this book traces the invisible thread that holds us together — and what happens when it frays. And They Called Us Humans explores burnout, resilience, life satisfaction, and the radical act of truly showing up for one another.