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How to Be a Better Human

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How To Be A Better Human isn’t your average self improvement podcast. Each week join 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. Inspi... more

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Let’s face it: if chores were fun, they probably wouldn’t be called that. Because for most people, life can be overwhelming – and that means it doesn’t always look like a cleaning commercial where everyone is dancing their way to do laundry, take out... more

What can we learn from trees? Robert Moor thinks that the path to a well-lived life lies in trying our best to live like a tree. Branch out, prune what doesn’t work, and make use of the spots where we’ve been injured or broken. Robert talks to Chris ... more

Maurine “Mighty Mo'' Kornfeld will soon turn 102 years old, and most days, you can catch her doing laps in a Los Angeles public swimming pool. And that’s not just because she regularly competes in – and wins – world swimming championships! It’s becau... more

Perrin Ireland is an artist and environmentalist who draws science comics. She’s also the author of Poking the Squid: What We Can Learn from Animal Sex. In this episode, Perrin discusses why learning about the kinky sex lives of animals is a form of ... more

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Maurine Kornfeld
World-record swimmer, social worker, known as Mighty Mo
Mighty Mo (swimmer)
Episode: Summer Fridays: Lessons from 102-year-old swimmer Maurine Kornfeld (re-release)
Perrin Ireland
artist and environmentalist and author of Poking the Squid, What We Can Learn From Animal Sex
Author, Illustrator
Episode: Why should you care about animal sex? (w/ Perrin Ireland)
Keith Rushing
Author of Descended, Searching for my Gullah-Geechee Roots
Author/Researcher
Episode: How to understand your family history (w/ Keith Rushing)
Candice Odgers
Developmental psychologist
University of California, Irvine
Episode: What the data shows about youth mental health (w/ Candice Odgers)
Nate DiMeo
Host of The Memory Palace; author; storyteller
The Memory Palace
Episode: Summer Fridays: How to get your sense of wonder back (w/ Nate DiMeo) (re-release)
Matt Abrahams
Lecturer on strategic communication at Stanford; host of Think Fast, Talk Smart
Stanford University
Episode: How to think fast and talk smart (w/ Matt Abrahams)
Katina Bajaj
Creative health scientist, co-founder and CSO of Daydreamers
Daydreamers
Episode: Why you are starved for creativity—and how to fix it (w/ Katina Bajaj)
Maxwell Pearce
Artist and Harlem Globetrotter
Harlem Globetrotters
Episode: How play is the secret to success at work (w/ Maxwell Pearce)
Heather Berlin
Neuroscientist and clinical psychologist, professor of psychiatry and neuroscience
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York
Episode: How to give up control - advice from neuroscientist Heather Berlin

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Chris Duffy
Host of How To Be A Better Human

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 4.9k ratings
  • The dating episode is one I go back to before every first date for some perspective. This podcast is a valuable resource for perspective in an increasingly fascist world. And never forget to say Free Palestine ✌🏻 🍉

    Podcast Addict
    5
    death-to-america
    21 days ago
  • Love this podcast

    This podcast is at the top of my list every week. It’s informative and fun listening. I love the host. He’s a combination of relaxed and energetic. 👍👍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shelley/Shelley
    United Statesa month ago
  • I'm interested in the topics, but I'm not a fan of the host, or his style, and I really hate the advertising.

    Podcast Addict
    3
    Aurorespera
    a month ago
  • Thank you!

    I have forwarded this podcast to so many of my friends. Your episodes are FANTASTIC, informative, and even life-changing! Anyone who starts listening will want to binge the entire podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CrystallineTulip
    United States2 months ago
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    As a middle schooler, it is just about the fact you cant say kill on tiktok, and you won’t get in trouble for saying it

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    United States3 months ago

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What the data shows about youth mental health (w/ Candice Odgers)
Q: How should we balance monitoring with trust?
Prioritize child disclosure and open communication; surveillance should be minimized in adolescence to preserve trust, and monitoring should be paired with supportive dialogue to help youths navigate online spaces.
What the data shows about youth mental health (w/ Candice Odgers)
Q: What practical advice can parents use today?
There isn't a bright-line age to give a phone; instead, decide based on responsibility and family context, ensure ongoing conversations about online experiences, and reassure teens that they won't lose access for discussing problems online.
Summer Fridays: How to get your sense of wonder back (w/ Nate DiMeo) (re-release)
Q: How do you build the muscle of creativity to notice a photo or a small detail and expand it into a full episode?
Begin with what you notice about yourself and your attention, then trace patterns and recurring themes; the trick is letting the detail guide you to a larger question about the present.
Summer Fridays: How to get your sense of wonder back (w/ Nate DiMeo) (re-release)
Q: You don't approach past stories as a historian. How do you convey a deeper meaning and connection to the past beyond dates and facts?
The core is an initial urge to find stories that move you, and then shaping them around memory, emotion, and identifiable human experiences so that listeners feel present with the past rather than simply knowing about it.
Why you are starved for creativity—and how to fix it (w/ Katina Bajaj)
Q: What do you do if the creative process isn't fun or enjoyable?
Creativity isn't always fluffy or delightful; it can be grueling and disorienting, but reframing it as a human, iterative process helps. Friction is part of creating, and leaning into it with the understanding that not every moment is effortless can actually be productive.

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A thoughtful, broadly focused self-improvement program that explores practical psychology, career navigation, creativity, and culture through conversations with leaders, authors, journalists, and creators. Episodes emphasize everyday habits, risk-taking, leadership, curiosity, and social impact, with a strong emphasis on actionable takeaways for work and life. Noteworthy traits include a blend of rigorous idea exploration and relatable storytelling, a guest slate spanning tech, media, design, psychology, and culture, and a host known for empathetic interviewing and clear frameworks for change. This mix makes it a compelling listen for professionals seeking personal growth, better communication, and strategies to show up more effectively in ... more

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2. Perrin Ireland
3. Keith Rushing
4. Candice Odgers
5. Nate DiMeo
6. Matt Abrahams
7. Katina Bajaj
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