

174 episodes
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.

In this episode, comedian Chris Duffy engages with Craig Mod, a photographer and writer renowned for his lengthy walks and the creativity they inspire.
28 Apr 2025 · 40m
In this episode, Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, a marine biologist and author of *What If We Get It Right?*, discusses practical ways to tackle climate change without feeling overwhelmed.
21 Apr 2025 · 36m
In this re-release of a previous episode, Chris Duffy engages in a conversation with poet Sarah Kay about how poetry can enhance our everyday lives.
14 Apr 2025 · 31m
How You Can Move Forward and Learn from the Past (w/ Clint Smith)
7 Apr 2025 · 39m
In this live episode at On Air Fest in Brooklyn, Chris Duffy speaks with Rachelle Hampton about the art of gossip.
31 Mar 2025 · 35m
In this episode, Chris Duffy converses with Richard Weissbourd, a psychologist and senior lecturer at Harvard, focusing on parenting and emotional resilience in children.
24 Mar 2025 · 39m
In this episode of How to Be a Better Human, host Chris Duffy speaks with Naisha Randhar, the Youth Poet Laureate of Dallas and author of *Roses of Arma*.
17 Mar 2025 · 40m
Dr. Tenelle Porter, Assistant Professor of Psychology at Rowan University
10 Mar 2025 · 34m
Rachel Botsman, Trust Expert and Author
3 Mar 2025 · 38m
In this episode of *How to Be a Better Human*, host Chris Duffy engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Nate DiMeo, the creator of the podcast *The Memory Palace*.
24 Feb 2025 · 37m
This episode features a conversation between Chris Duffy and Jared Cohen, focusing on Cohen's observations and findings from his book, *Life After Power*, which explores the lives of seven American…
17 Feb 2025 · 35m
Paco de Leon, financial planner and author of *Finance for the People: Getting a Grip on Your Finances*
10 Feb 2025 · 41m
In this episode of How to Be a Better Human, host Chris Duffy engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Nadia Bolz-Weber, a bestselling author and ordained Lutheran pastor.
27 Jan 2025 · 40m
In this episode of *How to Be a Better Human*, host Chris Duffy replays a significant conversation with climate activist Luisa Neubauer.
20 Jan 2025 · 31m
In this episode of How to Be a Better Human, comedian Chris Duffy discusses the art of gathering and building community with Priya Parker, author of *The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It…
13 Jan 2025 · 38m
In this episode, therapist and bestselling author Lori Gottlieb discusses the impact of personal narratives on individual happiness.
6 Jan 2025 · 35m
A self-improvement podcast exploring authentic insights on becoming a better person, featuring conversations with experts and thought leaders.
30 Dec 2024 · 34m
Dr. Lucy Hone, resilience researcher and author
23 Dec 2024 · 34m
How to Talk About Your Body Without Shame
16 Dec 2024 · 34m
How Sikh wisdom can transform your life (w/ Simran Jeet Singh)
9 Dec 2024 · 37m
Logan Ury, a behavioral scientist and dating coach, discusses practical approaches to dating with the host, Chris Duffy.
2 Dec 2024 · 41m
Mónica Guzmán, chief storyteller of Braver Angels
25 Nov 2024 · 39m
Discussing problem-solving strategies derived from their insights as leadership coaches and authors of *Move Fast and Fix Things*.
18 Nov 2024 · 41m
In this episode of *How to Be a Better Human*, comedian Chris Duffy engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Zeynep Ton, a professor and president of the Good Jobs Institute.
11 Nov 2024 · 35m