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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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Chris Gethard is a comedian and the host of the podcast Beautiful Anonymous, an unscripted, unpredictable show where one anonymous person calls in and shares their family woes, secret confessions, or anything at all they want to talk about for 60 min... more

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How does someone who claims having zero tolerance on watching scary movies come to host a podcast on supernatural stories? That’s the question Chris asked Glynn Washington, host of the podcast Snap Judgment and his new show, Spooked. Glynn shares how... more

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Why does making friends as an adult feel like mission impossible?

Today, we’re sharing a special episode of a new TED podcast, Corner Piece. Friendship is hard, especially in adulthood, and this episode explores just that with personal stories from ... more

How long do you want to live? 75 years? 90? Over 100?! In this episode, oncologist and bioethicist Zeke Emanuel joins Chris to discuss why he’s suspicious about medical establishments and their push to treat illness and disease rather than teaching p... more

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Chris Gethard
Comedian, author and host of Beautiful Anonymous
Beautiful Anonymous
Episode: How to connect with literally anyone (w/ Chris Gethard)
Glynn Washington
Host of Snap Judgment and Spooked
Episode: Why do we like scary stories? (w/ Glynn Washington)
Melissa Fernandes
Host of Corner Piece and creator of Answer in Progress
Answer in Progress
Episode: Do all my friends secretly hate me? | from Corner Piece
Anna Goldfarb
Journalist and author of Modern Friendship: How to Nurture Our Most Valuable Connections
Episode: Do all my friends secretly hate me? | from Corner Piece
Marisa G. Franco
Professor, speaker, and author of Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make and Keep Friends
Episode: Do all my friends secretly hate me? | from Corner Piece
Ezekiel Emanuel
Oncologist, bioethicist, health policy expert, author
University of Pennsylvania
Episode: The doctor who says to eat your ice cream (w/ Zeke Emanuel)
Monica Lewinsky
Host of Reclaiming podcast, advocate for narrative reclamation
Reclaiming (podcast)
Episode: How to reclaim your narrative (w/ Monica Lewinsky)
Reginald Dwayne Betts
Poet, lawyer, founder and CEO of Freedom Reads
Freedom Reads
Episode: How reading can transform your life (w/ Reginald Dwayne Betts)
Keith Diaz
Exercise scientist at Columbia University
Columbia University
Episode: How to live longer (w/ Keith Diaz)

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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 4.5k ratings
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    jeckles88
    United Kingdom10 days ago
  • Too much relativism, and often they miss the point of their own episode titles. Anyway, they usually interview interesting people in an interesting way, but don't expect getting what they are selling on the titles.

    Podcast Addict
    3
    jsg
    2 months ago
  • Oskar

    One of my favourite podcasts! Love the angle, the interesting conversations and the topics!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Deer Spear
    Norway2 months ago
  • Thank you

    I listen quite often to your podcasts, but this week listening to your chat with KC Davis I was struck once again that the mess I live in has taken over everything: my brain, my time, my relationships. KC mentioned ADHD as blocking the dopamine rush of a job well done, and I’ve never thought of it that way. I’m a firm believer that I was just part of the lazy people. I looked up her book, and found I’ve already bought it. Maybe now I’m ready to listen. And maybe soon I’ll be ready to believe it.... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JLBBrooks
    United States3 months ago
  • 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 ✌🏻 🍉

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    3 months ago

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How to connect with literally anyone (w/ Chris Gethard)
Q: How does someone become a better active listener and a better empathetic listener?
Gethard recommends listening more than speaking, treating what someone says as real, and paying attention to unusual details. His improv training helped him listen closely and build on what others offer.
How to connect with literally anyone (w/ Chris Gethard)
Q: What got you curious about the idea of talking to strangers over the phone?
Gethard says his childhood interest in prank calls and the unpredictable callers on his public-access show inspired Beautiful Anonymous, especially after the move to an edited cable program threatened to remove those calls.
Do all my friends secretly hate me? | from Corner Piece
Q: Why do you think that sometimes those things feel hard to do, to be vulnerable?
Franco says people often underestimate how much others care about them and focus on how they are being judged. She connects authenticity with feeling safe and says fears of vulnerability and reaching out are normal.
Do all my friends secretly hate me? | from Corner Piece
Q: What makes a friendship last?
Anna Goldfarb and Marisa G. Franco discuss friendship as a voluntary relationship without many cultural scripts, and explain that connection can grow through vulnerability, reaching out, and taking interest in the different roles a friend plays.
Why do we like scary stories? (w/ Glynn Washington)
Q: How does exploring a little bit of our belief in things outside of our comprehension, in the paranormal, in the supernatural, in the spooky, in the mysterious, how does that make us a better human?
Washington says goodness is not determined by belief system, but by how people act. He encourages listening to others, meeting them on their terms, and using beliefs to understand rather than diminish other people.

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A thoughtful, guest-driven series focused on practical self-improvement, psychology, creativity, and human behavior. Episodes cover happiness and climate action, compassionate approaches to domestic life, learning from nature and trees, aging with purpose, creativity as a daily practice, and communication skills in work and life. Noteworthy are guests who are researchers, designers, and educators offering evidence-based strategies, plus a consistent emphasis on kindness, nuanced perspectives, and actionable takeaways. The show tends to blend science, storytelling, and real-world applications, making it appealing to listeners seeking usable insights to improve everyday life and professional performance.

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1. Chris Gethard
2. Glynn Washington
3. Melissa Fernandes
4. Anna Goldfarb
5. Marisa G. Franco
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7. Monica Lewinsky
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