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by TED · English
How To Be A Better Human isn’t your average self improvement podcast. Each week join Chris Duffy in conversation with guests and past speakers as they uncover sharp insights and give clear takeaways on how YOU can be a better human. From your work to your home and your head to your heart, How To Be a Better Human looks in unexpected places for new ways to improve and show up for one another. Inspired by the popular series of the same name on TED’s Ideas blog, How to Be a Better Human will help you become a better person from the comfort of your own headphones. Follow Chris on Instagram and TikTok at @chrisiduffy. Buy his book Humor Me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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13 Oct 2025 · 11mHow to strengthen your relationships — one airport ride at a time (w/ Kasley Killam)
How to strengthen your relationships — one airport ride at a time
6 Oct 2025 · 35mHow to build your kid's confidence — by leaving them alone (w/ Lenore Skenazy)
In this episode, Lenore Skenazy, the founder of the Free Range Kids Movement, discusses the importance of independence in raising confident children.
29 Sep 2025 · 41mHow to talk so people will listen (w/ Julian Treasure)
In this episode of How to Be a Better Human, host Chris Duffy interviews Julian Treasure, a renowned speaker, author, and expert on the importance of sound in communication.
22 Sep 2025 · 39mHow to communicate better (w/ Charles Duhigg)
Communication skills and concepts to enhance interpersonal relations.
15 Sep 2025 · 37mHow to stop doomscrolling — and what to do instead? (w/ Katherine Cross)
How to stop doomscrolling — and what to do instead? (w/ Katherine Cross)
8 Sep 2025 · 40mThe future of finding love with Bumble CEO Whitney Wolfe Herd | ReThinking with Adam Grant
In this episode, Chris Duffy speaks with Whitney Wolfe Herd, the founder and CEO of Bumble, on the future of dating in the age of AI.
1 Sep 2025 · 36mHow to rest when life is overwhelming (w/ Katherine May)
In this episode of "How to Be a Better Human," host Chris Duffy talks with author Katherine May, known for her books *Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times* and *Enchantment:…
25 Aug 2025 · 40mHow to love your complicated family (w/ Ashley C. Ford)
How to love your complicated family
18 Aug 2025 · 41mHow to be more joyful (w/ Ingrid Fetell Lee)
Ingrid Fetell Lee, Designer and Author
11 Aug 2025 · 38mHow to keep close friendships (w/ Aminatou Sow)
In this episode of *How to Be a Better Human*, host Chris Duffy engages in a deep conversation with journalist and podcaster Aminatou Sow.
4 Aug 2025 · 40mHow to find laughter anywhere (w/ Dan Harris and guests)
A podcast exploring self-improvement through humor and insights from various guests.
28 Jul 2025 · 24mHow to rethink your emotional attachment to clothes (w/ Diarra Bousso)
Sustainable fashion, emotional attachment to clothing, and the impact of textile waste on communities.
21 Jul 2025 · 41mHow to stop devoting yourself to your job (w/ Sarah Jaffe)
In this episode of "How to Be a Better Human," host Chris Duffy engages in a deep conversation with author and journalist Sarah Jaffe about the emotional toll of modern work culture.
14 Jul 2025 · 41mJon Batiste | from Design Matters
This podcast explores self-improvement through candid conversations with various guests, aiming to provide insights that help listeners become better individuals in their personal and professional…
7 Jul 2025 · 1h 6mHow your brain predicts your reality (w/ Anil Seth)
In this episode of *How to Be a Better Human*, host Chris Duffy speaks with Anil Seth, a Professor of Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience at the University of Sussex and author of *Being You: A…
30 Jun 2025 · 36mWhy stealing other people’s ideas can be a good thing (w/ Austin Kleon)
Why Stealing Other People’s Ideas Can Be a Good Thing (w/ Austin Kleon)
23 Jun 2025 · 39mWhy you don't need a personal brand (w/ Debbie Millman)
In this episode of *How to Be a Better Human*, host Chris Duffy engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Debbie Millman, a renowned designer, author, and host of the podcast *Design Matters*.
16 Jun 2025 · 38mInformation Inoculation: Defending Against Medical Myths: Why we need to fight misinformation about vaccines | from TED Health
In this episode, comedian Chris Duffy guides listeners through a conversation centered around vaccination misinformation.
12 Jun 2025 · 45mHow to love parts of yourself you may not like (w/ Heather Havrilesky)
In this episode of *How to Be a Better Human*, host Chris Duffy engages in a profound conversation with Heather Havrilesky, renowned author and writer of the advice columns “Ask Polly” and “Ask…
9 Jun 2025 · 39mHow to learn from your failures (w/ Dawn Burrell)
In this episode of *How to Be a Better Human*, host Chris Duffy engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Dawn Burrell, an accomplished athlete and chef. The discussion revolves around:
2 Jun 2025 · 40mRe-release: How peace can persevere (w/ Aziz Abu Sarah)
A self-improvement podcast that explores personal and societal growth through conversations with various guests, uncovering insights to help listeners become better humans from the comfort of their…
26 May 2025 · 43mHow to see the humanity in everyone — even people you don’t like (w/ Abigail Marsh)
In this episode of *How to Be a Better Human*, host Chris Duffy speaks with Abigail Marsh, a professor of psychology and neuroscience at Georgetown University.
12 May 2025 · 43mHow to navigate changes in a relationship without fear (w/ Stephanie Yates-Anyabwile)
The episode features licensed marriage and family therapist Stephanie Yates-Anyabwile in conversation with host Chris Duffy.
5 May 2025 · 39m