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How to Be a Better Human podcast

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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] (https://chrisduffycomedy.com/) 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. Follow Chris on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/chrisiduffy) and [TikTok] (https://www.tiktok.com/@chrisiduffy) at @chrisiduffy. Buy his book Humor Me at [https://t.ted.com/ZGuYfcL] (https://t.ted.com/ZGuYfcL) 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.

How To Be A Better Human isn’t your average self improvement podcast. Each week join [Chris Duffy] (https://chrisduffycomedy.com/) 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. Follow Chris on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/chrisiduffy) and [TikTok] (https://www.tiktok.com/@chrisiduffy) at @chrisiduffy. Buy his book Humor Me at [https://t.ted.com/ZGuYfcL] (https://t.ted.com/ZGuYfcL) 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.

 

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#258

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#251

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06 Apr 2026

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#245

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30 Mar 2026

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09 Mar 2026

38 MINS

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