
How to Be a Better Human
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<p>How To Be A Better Human isn’t your average self improvement podcast. Each week join <a href="https://chrisduffycomedy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Chris Duffy</a> 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.</p><br><p>Follow Chris on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/chrisiduffy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@chrisiduffy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TikTok</a> at @chrisiduffy. Buy his book Humor Me at <a href="https://t.ted.com/ZGuYfcL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://t.ted.com/ZGuYfcL</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Recent Episodes

July 17, 2026
Summer Fridays: How to get your sense of wonder back (w/ Nate DiMeo) (re-release)
Chris interviews Nate DiMeo, host of The Memory Palace, about using the past to reclaim curiosity and wonder in a complex world.

July 13, 2026
How to think fast and talk smart (w/ Matt Abrahams)
Communication expert Matt Abrahams interviews with host Chris Duffy, sharing strategies for thinking fast and talking smart to deliver memorable messages.

July 6, 2026
Why you are starved for creativity—and how to fix it (w/ Katina Bajaj)
Chris Duffy interviews scientist Katina Bajaj about why adults lack creativity and how to reignite it through play and mindful experiences.
263 total episodes available with 132 transcripts
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- What is How to Be a Better Human?
<p>How To Be A Better Human isn’t your average self improvement podcast. Each week join <a href="https://chrisduffycomedy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Chris Duffy</a> 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.</p><br><p>Follow Chris on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/chrisiduffy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@chrisiduffy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TikTok</a> at @chrisiduffy. Buy his book Humor Me at <a href="https://t.ted.com/ZGuYfcL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://t.ted.com/ZGuYfcL</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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