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5 min read🎙️ The Voices & The Context
- The Format: This is a casual, in-depth interview between host Chris Duffy and returning guest, psychologist Guy Winch. It feels like a warm, insightful conversation between two friends who genuinely enjoy geeking out over the psychology of work.
- The Key Players:
- Chris Duffy (Host): A comedian and former teacher, he brings relatable, personal anecdotes (like his boss throwing a trash can) and genuine curiosity to the conversation.
- Guy Winch (Guest): A psychologist and author of Mind Over Grind. He’s the perfect blend of warm, practical, and hard-nosed realistic. He’s not here to sell you a fantasy; he’s here to give you tools that actually work in a broken system.
- The Vibe: Educational and Empowering, but also very Fun. Guy has a dry, witty sense of humor (the "gas" story is a highlight), and Chris is an excellent, engaging interviewer. It feels like a masterclass in mental survival, not a lecture.
🗝️ Key Themes & Topics
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What you'll learn
- 1 (00:00) **🎙️ Introduction: Guy Winch**
- 2 (04:24) **The Problem: Work Stress Spills Into Personal Life**
- 3 (07:25) **Why This Book Won't Fix Your Workplace**
- 4 (10:39) **Stop Saying "I Hate My Job"**
- 5 (12:24) **The Goldilocks Zone of Stress**
- 6 (14:29) **Challenge vs. Threat Mindset**
- 7 (17:18) **Advice for a New Job (The "Experiment")**
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Show Notes
If we accept that work-life balance is a necessity, then why are stress and burnout still increasing? Guy Winch is a psychologist and was the first guest ever on the How to Be a Better Human podcast. Guy returns to the show six years later to share strategies on how to stop indulging in unhealthy ruminations, start identifying harmful triggers, and why it’s necessary to change your perspective and view problems as solvable.
Featured guest
- Follow Guy Winch on Instagram, LinkedIn, and at guywinch.com/
- Buy Mind Over Grind by Guy Winch
Connect with the team
- Follow Chris on Instagram and at chrisduffycomedy.com
- Buy Chris’ book, Humor Me
- Watch How to Be a Better Human videos on YouTube at TEDAudioCollective
- Follow TED on X, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and TikTok
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