How to Be a Better Human

How to Be a Better Human

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 bett...

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Episodes (257)

Why you need to get up and move—right now! (w/ Manoush Zomorodi)

Jun 8, 2026

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Stressed, stuck, and overthinking? The science of moving forward w/ Ranjay Gulati | 10% Happier

Jun 1, 2026

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Why you should take a risk every day with Julie Zhuo | from WorkLife with Molly Graham

May 25, 2026

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How algorithms changed the way we communicate (w/ Adam Aleksic

May 18, 2026

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How to handle uncertainty (w/ Simone Stolzoff)

May 11, 2026

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How to mentally reset when you’re stressed out (w/ Dr Jenny Taitz)

May 4, 2026

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Are you feeling emotionally stuck? Here’s how to get past it (w/ Yowei Shaw)

Apr 27, 2026

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The right risks to take for a great career (w/ Molly Graham)

Apr 20, 2026

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The right risks to take for a great career (w/ Molly Graham) (video)

Apr 20, 2026

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How to have great sex (w/ Siphumeze Khundayi and Tiffany Mugo) (re-release)

Apr 13, 2026

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Want to change your life? Start small! (w/ Eric Zimmer)

Apr 6, 2026

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Chris Duffy | from Design Matters

Apr 2, 2026

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How to add more exploration in your life (w/ Alex Hutchinson)

Mar 30, 2026

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How to understand your own consciousness (w/ Michael Pollan)

Mar 23, 2026

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How to find your purpose (w/ Yara Shahidi)

Mar 16, 2026

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How to find your purpose (w/ Yara Shahidi) (video)

Mar 16, 2026

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How to understand money stuff (w/ Matt Levine)

Mar 9, 2026

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Your job or your sanity? How to not lose both (w/ Guy Winch)

Mar 2, 2026

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How to be a caregiver (w/ Courtney Martin)

Feb 23, 2026

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How to make (and keep) friends | from A Slight Change of Plans

Feb 16, 2026

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How to find true love (w/ Francesca Hogi)

Feb 9, 2026

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How to confront your inner critic (w/ Anu Gupta)

Feb 2, 2026

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How to make social risks pay off (w/ Ben Swire)

Jan 26, 2026

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What it means to truly pay attention (w/ Kevin Townley)

Jan 19, 2026

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How to experience the world like a good dog (w/ Alexandra Horowitz)

Jan 12, 2026

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How to make 2026 a year full of laughs (w/ Chris Duffy and Manoush Zomorodi)

Jan 5, 2026

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Interview: The razor-thin line between contagion and connection w/ Dan Taberski | from TED Health

Dec 29, 2025

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Work advice from the world’s favorite couples therapist w/ Master Fixer Dr. Orna Guralnik | from Fixable

Dec 22, 2025

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Re-release: Throwing good parties and building community (w/ Priya Parker)

Dec 15, 2025

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2025 Staff Picks - Best of How to Be a Better Human

Dec 8, 2025

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Pods Fight Poverty: Why Giving Money to Others Makes us Happier | from The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos

Dec 5, 2025

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How to find small delights in an uncontrollable world (w/ Sarah Kay)

Dec 1, 2025

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How to Eat with Awareness and Purpose (w/ Sean Sherman)

Nov 24, 2025

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How to find belonging (w/ Hanif Abdurraqib)

Nov 17, 2025

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Why you need to learn how to fight in a relationship (w/ Dr. Julie and John Gottman)

Nov 10, 2025

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How to break bad habits (w/ Edith Zimmerman)

Nov 3, 2025

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How to use your muscles — or risk losing them (w/ Bonnie Tsui)

Oct 27, 2025

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How do you stop caring what others think? A filmmaker and a therapist answer | TED Talks Daily

Oct 20, 2025

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How Texas became America’s biggest producer of wind energy (from Speed & Scale)

Oct 16, 2025

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A practical guide to taking control of your life | TED Talks Daily

Oct 13, 2025

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How to strengthen your relationships — one airport ride at a time (w/ Kasley Killam)

Oct 6, 2025

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How to build your kid's confidence — by leaving them alone (w/ Lenore Skenazy)

Sep 29, 2025

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How to talk so people will listen (w/ Julian Treasure)

Sep 22, 2025

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How to communicate better (w/ Charles Duhigg)

Sep 15, 2025

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How to stop doomscrolling — and what to do instead? (w/ Katherine Cross)

Sep 8, 2025

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The future of finding love with Bumble CEO Whitney Wolfe Herd | ReThinking with Adam Grant

Sep 1, 2025

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How to rest when life is overwhelming (w/ Katherine May)

Aug 25, 2025

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How to love your complicated family (w/ Ashley C. Ford)

Aug 18, 2025

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How to be more joyful (w/ Ingrid Fetell Lee)

Aug 11, 2025

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How to keep close friendships (w/ Aminatou Sow)

Aug 4, 2025

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