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Join How to Be a Better Human as we take a look within and beyond ourselves.

How to Be a Better Human isn’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 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.

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Join How to Be a Better Human as we take a look within and beyond ourselves.

How to Be a Better Human isn’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 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.

Listen on Apple Podcasts
Requires subscription and macOS 11.4 or higher

    How to get workplace gender equity now (with Sara Sanford)

    How to get workplace gender equity now (with Sara Sanford)

    There are more opportunities for women in the workplace today than there ever have been. But with stagnant wage gaps, limited parental leave, and enduring bias in recruitment, have modern businesses changed THAT much?? Gender equity expert Sara Sanford says there's work to do–and in this episode, she shares how she developed a certified playbook that helps companies use data-backed standards to fight gender bias. Tune in to hear why inclusive work requires that we change not just how people think, but also how the workplace operates.

    • 36 min
    What to do when the truth isn’t enough to be believed (w/ Dina Nayeri)

    What to do when the truth isn’t enough to be believed (w/ Dina Nayeri)

    Stories are such a powerful human invention that even the fictional ones can feel completely true. Dina Nayeri is a writer of fiction and nonfiction whose work highlights just how influential the stories we tell can be – and what is at risk when the truth isn’t valued. Dina speaks from her experience as a storyteller and former refugee about the importance of shaping a society that is thoughtful about language, history, culture, and truth. Then, she suggests frameworks anyone can use to think critically about what they think they know -- and questions why certain stories are more likely to be believed. For the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/BHTranscripts

    • 36 min
    Bonus: Dina Nayeri

    Bonus: Dina Nayeri

    In this episode for TED Audio Collective + subscribers, Dina Nayeri talks about how she incorporates different points of view into her daily life — and shares the special philosophy behind her newest volunteer gig.

    How to cultivate the skill of happiness (w/ Dan Harris)

    How to cultivate the skill of happiness (w/ Dan Harris)

    If you’ve ever felt apprehensive about trying something seemingly woo-woo to improve your mental health (like meditation, mindfulness, or simply touching grass) you're not alone. Dan Harris was a mindfulness skeptic anchoring on ABC News when an on-air panic attack sent him into a journey that had him searching for what constitutes well-being. Dan hosts the Ten Percent Happier podcast, and authored a book of the same name. This March, he celebrates the book's 10th anniversary. With a skeptic’s sense of humor and a curious, philosophizing mind, Dan talks about what he's learned in his exploration of meditation, mindfulness, and happiness. You’ll hear about the scientific data that could sway even the toughest cynic – and learn the tools and tricks that can help you build the skills that can make life (and you) a little bit better. For the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/BHTranscripts

    • 32 min
    Bonus: Dan Harris

    Bonus: Dan Harris

    In this episode for TED Audio Collective + subscribers, Dan Harris talks about the surprising mindfulness insights he's gained from parenting a child — and leading a team.

    How to find connection –and love– in everyday life (w/ Barbara Fredrickson)

    How to find connection –and love– in everyday life (w/ Barbara Fredrickson)

    Romantic love isn’t all it’s cracked up to be – at least that’s one way positive psychologist Barbara Fredrickson puts it. Barbara’s decades of research suggest that emotions outside of our narrow definition of love are just as important to our well-being. In this episode, Barbara shares what to look for when we want to broaden our experience of positive emotions, and suggests ways to build the consistent connection and care at the heart of our best relationships. For the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/BHTranscripts

    • 32 min

Customer Reviews

4.1 out of 5
1.1K Ratings

1.1K Ratings

DaYyyy2022 ,

Podcast

Don’t really listen to podcasts I heard the story about the guy named Peter, who thinks all birds are made robots that listen to us. Do they already listen to us through our phones and TVs there’s no running away from us get on with your life unless you got something to hide, I don’t.! Lol anyway them spying keeps us safe

Erika Gayle ,

This is the 1st Podcast that I’ve listened too!

I can across this Podcast on an article and have been tuning in ever since. Looking forward to many more insights episodes on discussions of how I can make improvements, as a Human. I definitely recommend this Podcast!

CheyenneSummer21 ,

I look forward to new episodes!

I recently came across this podcast and proceeded to listen to every single episode! Each guests background is so diverse and the host has such an incredible talent of making each experience digestible to a large audience. I have been able to relate something in my day to the episode that I listened to that morning and I can honestly say that I believe I am becoming a better human since listening to this podcast!

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