How to Be a Better Human

A Self-Improvement podcast by TED and PRX

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JoinHow to Be a Better Humanas we take a look within and beyond ourselves.How to Be a Better Humanisn’t your average self improvement podcast. Each week join comedian 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 Humanlooks 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 Humanwill help you become a better person from the comfort of your own headphones.

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How to be more joyful (w/ Ingrid Fetell Lee)
Published: August 11, 2025
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How to keep close friendships (w/ Aminatou Sow)
Published: August 4, 2025
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How to find laughter anywhere (w/ Dan Harris and guests)
Published: July 28, 2025
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How to rethink your emotional attachment to clothes (w/ Diarra Bousso)
Published: July 21, 2025
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How to stop devoting yourself to your job (w/ Sarah Jaffe)
Published: July 14, 2025
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Jon Batiste | from Design Matters
Published: July 7, 2025
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How your brain predicts your reality (w/ Anil Seth)
Published: June 30, 2025
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Why stealing other people’s ideas can be a good thing (w/ Austin Kleon)
Published: June 23, 2025
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Why you don't need a personal brand (w/ Debbie Millman)
Published: June 16, 2025
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Information Inoculation: Defending Against Medical Myths: Why we need to fight misinformation about vaccines | from TED Health
Published: June 12, 2025
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