How to Be a Better Human

How to Be a Better Human

Author: TED Language: English Episodes: 100
You might find yourself wondering how small shifts in thinking or action could ripple out into your daily life, and that's precisely the space this How to Be a Better Human podcast occupies. Hosted by Chris Duffy, each episode is built from conversations with a range of insightful guests, including past speakers, who share practical wisdom that goes beyond typical advice. The discussions are grounded in real-world application, focusing on how we can all improve in tangible ways-not through grand gestures, but in the nuances of our interactions at work, within our families, and in our own internal dialogues. This isn't about abstract theory; it's about hearing specific stories and strategies that offer clear takeaways you can actually use. The How to Be a Better Human podcast, from TED, digs into those unexpected corners of life where genuine growth happens, exploring how we show up for others and ourselves with more intention. Listeners will find a thoughtful mix of humor, vulnerability, and sharp insights that challenge conventional self-improvement tropes, making the journey toward being better feel accessible and deeply human.
Episodes
How to talk about your body without shame (w/ Anita Rao) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:19
Why is having the sex talk, admitting you passed gas, or being open about your body hair so seemingly uncomfortable for all of us? Journalist and host of the podcast, Embodied, Anita Rao, joins Chris this week to discuss…
How Sikh wisdom can transform your life (w/ Simran Jeet Singh) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:20
No matter how religious you may or may not be, or how much you do or do not know about the Sikh religion, there’s something we can all learn from their major philosophies. Simran Jeet Singh is the author of the book The…
How to make dating not suck (w/ Logan Ury) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:40
It’s natural to romanticize the random meet-cutes we’ve all seen in romantic comedies, but is hoping for a chance encounter with the next great love of your life the best way to find them? Behavioral scientist turned dat…
How to fix any problem (w/ Anne Morriss and Frances Frei) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:50
Some problems seem impossible. But this week’s guests say any problem can be solved. Leadership coach Anne Morriss and Harvard Business Professor Frances Frei are the power couple behind the book, Move Fast and Fix Thing…
How to make every job a good job (w/ Zeynep Ton) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:31
Zeynep Ton believes that low-wage work (in childcare, customer service, assembly lines and other essential industries) is front-line work — and that pay should be adjusted accordingly. She makes the case that fair and co…
How to finally embrace your body (w/ Ronald Young Jr.) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:32
Ronald Young Jr. is an award-winning podcaster, producer, and writer and the creator of Weight For It — a podcast about his own experience with body image. Ronald explores complex feelings and asks profound questions abo…
How to gain perspective in a climate crisis (w/ David Finnigan) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:01
When it comes to a controversial topic like climate change represented in art, is the conversation its sparks more significant than the art itself? In this episode, Chris talks with David Finnigan, a playwright and clima…