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 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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What would it look like if we took friendship as seriously as we take romance? Rhaina Cohen, author of the book The Other Significant Others: Reimagine Life with Friendship at the Center, talks to Chris about the value of platonic relationships. They get into everything from offloading expectations from a romantic partner onto a friend can help improve relationships to how to cope with the loss of a friend to what to do when politics divide friendships. If you want to develop your friendships, Rhaina has tons of practical tips and advice. FOLLOW Host: Chris Duffy (Instagram: @chrisiduffy https://www.instagram.com/chrisiduffy/?hl=en | chrisduffycomedy.com https://chrisduffycomedy.com/) Guest: Rhaina Cohen (Instagram: @rhainacohen https://www.instagram.com/rhainacohen/ | LinkedIn: @rhainacohen https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhaina-cohen-738a1a28/ | Website: rhainacohen.com/ http://rhainacohen.com/) LINKS Bookshop.org https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-other-significant-others-reimagining-life-with-friendship-at-the-center-rhaina-cohen/19995445?ean=9781250280916&next=t&affiliate=97769: The Other Significant Others SUBSCRIBE TO TED Instagram: @ted https://www.instagram.com/ted/?hl=en YouTube: @TED https://www.youtube.com/@TED TikTok: @tedtoks https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbXFocVNnRWFvUUcyWm1ib2psTkJ5RlVpOTRWZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuWkZaWEc3YzMwWkxubG9LdEJXMTBONkhOZ0VXSmtIaVFXZng3WmdEWVpUZ25BUFo1dk1jM21nanQxT2UzN25PQTNfLVVlMkw4ZVlwMUFTb05TRGJORHoxT3hoZjdfZFRQeDRBMlFIYkRJSEkwc3hhbw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F%40tedtoks&v=9IFo0WjDvL4 LinkedIn: @ted-conferences https://www.linkedin.com/company/ted-conferences Website: ted.com https://open.acast.com/networks/66e1e4bf9a7dcc160e617eef/shows/67572b3b2dd88df13220eb3b/episodes/www.ted.com Podcasts: https://www.ted.com/podcaststed.com/podcasts http://ted.com/podcasts For the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/BHTranscripts http://go.ted.com/BHTranscripts For the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/BHTranscripts http://go.ted.com/BHTranscripts Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward? Fill out our survey here https://bit.ly/tedpodcastssurvey! * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Why is American culture so fascinated with psychopathic people and true crime stories? Why don’t billionaires give more? What makes some people so generous that they’d undergo surgery to donate an organ to a complete stranger? These are the kinds of questions that Abigail Marsh, a professor of psychology and neuroscience at Georgetown University, studies. Chris and Abigail discuss the brain differences between extreme altruists and psychopathic individuals, why psychopathic traits do not necessarily correlate with aggression, how parents can support children with behavioral issues, and what we can all do to train ourselves to be more altruistic. FOLLOW Host: Chris Duffy (Instagram: @chrisiduffy https://www.instagram.com/chrisiduffy/?hl=en | chrisduffycomedy.com https://chrisduffycomedy.com/) Guest: Abigail Marsh PhD (LinkedIn: @abigail-marsh https://www.linkedin.com/in/abigail-marsh-4304aa9/) LINKS abigailmarsh.com/ http://abigailmarsh.com/ disordersofaggression.org http://disordersofaggression.org Bookshop.org: The Fear Factor https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-fear-factor-how-one-emotion-connects-altruists-psychopaths-and-everyone-in-between-abigail-marsh/12787731 TED Talk: Why some people are more altruistic than others https://www.ted.com/talks/abigail_marsh_why_some_people_are_more_altruistic_than_others SUBSCRIBE TO TED Instagram: @ted https://www.instagram.com/ted/?hl=en YouTube: @TED https://www.youtube.com/@TED TikTok: @tedtoks https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbXFocVNnRWFvUUcyWm1ib2psTkJ5RlVpOTRWZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuWkZaWEc3YzMwWkxubG9LdEJXMTBONkhOZ0VXSmtIaVFXZng3WmdEWVpUZ25BUFo1dk1jM21nanQxT2UzN25PQTNfLVVlMkw4ZVlwMUFTb05TRGJORHoxT3hoZjdfZFRQeDRBMlFIYkRJSEkwc3hhbw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F%40tedtoks&v=9IFo0WjDvL4 LinkedIn: @ted-conferences https://www.linkedin.com/company/ted-conferences Website: ted.com https://open.acast.com/networks/66e1e4bf9a7dcc160e617eef/shows/67572b3b2dd88df13220eb3b/episodes/www.ted.com Podcasts: ted.com/podcasts http://ted.com/podcasts For the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/BHTranscripts http://go.ted.com/BHTranscripts Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward? Fill out our survey here https://podcastsurvey.typeform.com/to/TxkjDblI! * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
What is a romantic relationship “supposed” to look like? How do you feel when your relationship doesn’t check all the boxes? In this episode, licensed marriage and family therapist Stephanie Yates-Anyabwile talks about everything from how to get into couples counseling to navigating hard conversations to understanding the difference between relationship dynamics in reality and on reality TV (which she actually loves and thinks there’s a lot to learn from watching). FOLLOW Host: Chris Duffy (@chrisiduffy https://www.instagram.com/chrisiduffy/?hl=en | chrisduffycomedy.com https://chrisduffycomedy.com/) Guest: Stephanie Yates-Anyabwile (Instagram: @_steph.anya https://www.instagram.com/_steph.any | Youtube: @stephanya https://www.youtube.com/@stephanya) LINKS whatsanyamind.com/ http://whatsanyamind.com/ SUBSCRIBE TO TED Instagram: @ted https://www.instagram.com/ted/?hl=en YouTube: @TED https://www.youtube.com/@TED TikTok: @tedtoks https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbXFocVNnRWFvUUcyWm1ib2psTkJ5RlVpOTRWZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuWkZaWEc3YzMwWkxubG9LdEJXMTBONkhOZ0VXSmtIaVFXZng3WmdEWVpUZ25BUFo1dk1jM21nanQxT2UzN25PQTNfLVVlMkw4ZVlwMUFTb05TRGJORHoxT3hoZjdfZFRQeDRBMlFIYkRJSEkwc3hhbw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F%40tedtoks&v=9IFo0WjDvL4 LinkedIn: @ted-conferences https://www.linkedin.com/company/ted-conferences Website: ted.com https://open.acast.com/networks/66e1e4bf9a7dcc160e617eef/shows/67572b3b2dd88df13220eb3b/episodes/www.ted.com Podcasts: https://www.ted.com/podcaststed.com/podcasts http://ted.com/podcasts For the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/BHTranscripts http://go.ted.com/BHTranscripts * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
What do we gain from a long walk? Craig Mod is a photographer and writer who has done treks and pilgrimages around the world. From the Camino de Santiago to the Old Tōkaidō Road, Craig Mod transforms the simple act of walking into a meditative journey and creative practice. In his new book, Things Become Other Things, Craig chronicles a long distance journey on foot in Japan where he lives. In this conversation, Craig talks about the presence, mindset, and meditation of walking. He talks about the role that boredom plays in sparking creativity and the social conditions that allow for people to have the time, space, and flexibility to pursue their best selves. FOLLOW Host: Chris Duffy (@chrisiduffy https://www.instagram.com/chrisiduffy/?hl=en | chrisduffycomedy.com https://chrisduffycomedy.com/) Guest: Craig Mod (Instagram: @craigmod https://www.instagram.com/craigmod/ | LinkedIn: @craigmod https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigmod/?originalSubdomain=jp | Website: craigmod.com http://craigmod.com) LINKS Books by Craig Mod (craigmod.com/books http://craigmod.com/books) SUBSCRIBE TO TED Instagram: @ted https://www.instagram.com/ted/?hl=en YouTube: @TED https://www.youtube.com/@TED TikTok: @tedtoks https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbXFocVNnRWFvUUcyWm1ib2psTkJ5RlVpOTRWZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuWkZaWEc3YzMwWkxubG9LdEJXMTBONkhOZ0VXSmtIaVFXZng3WmdEWVpUZ25BUFo1dk1jM21nanQxT2UzN25PQTNfLVVlMkw4ZVlwMUFTb05TRGJORHoxT3hoZjdfZFRQeDRBMlFIYkRJSEkwc3hhbw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F%40tedtoks&v=9IFo0WjDvL4 LinkedIn: @ted-conferences https://www.linkedin.com/company/ted-conferences Website: ted.com https://open.acast.com/networks/66e1e4bf9a7dcc160e617eef/shows/67572b3b2dd88df13220eb3b/episodes/www.ted.com Podcasts: https://www.ted.com/podcaststed.com/podcasts http://ted.com/podcasts For the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/BHTranscripts http://go.ted.com/BHTranscripts * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
The future could be amazing, if we get it right. That’s so rarely how we think about it though. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, marine biologist and author of the anthology W, is constantly collecting visions of the future and of climate solutions that are worth working towards together. Chris and Ayana talk about how to find your unique role in climate activism, the media’s responsibility in reporting climate-solution-focused news, and how to emphasize climate solutions rather than only catastrophizing the crisis. This is an episode all about what needs to be done, what you can do, and the world we could build together. FOLLOW Host: Chris Duffy (@chrisiduffy https://www.instagram.com/chrisiduffy/?hl=en | chrisduffycomedy.com https://chrisduffycomedy.com/) Guest: Ayana Elizabeth Johnson (Instagram: @ayanaeliza https://www.instagram.com/ayanaeliza/ | LinkedIn: @ayanaelizabeth https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayanaelizabeth/ | ayanaelizabeth.com http://ayanaelizabeth.com) LINKS AYANAELIZABETH.SUBSTACK.COM http://ayanaelizabeth.substack.com GETITRIGHT.EARTH https://www.getitright.earth/ Bookshop.org What If We Get It Right? https://bookshop.org/p/books/what-if-we-get-it-right-visions-of-climate-futurism-ayana-elizabeth-johnson/19507444?gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAACfld41aoWK5Bz9CK12DBLaWuYDH3&gclid=CjwKCAjw5PK_BhBBEiwAL7GTPYpShQjff1424oZESh6Zj7XD7k-AK4b0LVS8GraBVuONG87gVnJyfhoC5WgQAvD_BwE urbanoceanlab.org http://urbanoceanlab.org SUBSCRIBE TO TED Instagram: @ted https://www.instagram.com/ted/?hl=en YouTube: @TED https://www.youtube.com/@TED TikTok: @tedtoks https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbXFocVNnRWFvUUcyWm1ib2psTkJ5RlVpOTRWZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuWkZaWEc3YzMwWkxubG9LdEJXMTBONkhOZ0VXSmtIaVFXZng3WmdEWVpUZ25BUFo1dk1jM21nanQxT2UzN25PQTNfLVVlMkw4ZVlwMUFTb05TRGJORHoxT3hoZjdfZFRQeDRBMlFIYkRJSEkwc3hhbw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F%40tedtoks&v=9IFo0WjDvL4 LinkedIn: @ted-conferences https://www.linkedin.com/company/ted-conferences Website: ted.com https://open.acast.com/networks/66e1e4bf9a7dcc160e617eef/shows/67572b3b2dd88df13220eb3b/episodes/www.ted.com Podcasts: https://www.ted.com/podcaststed.com/podcasts http://ted.com/podcasts For the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/BHTranscripts http://go.ted.com/BHTranscripts * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Roses are red, violets are blue, has poetry ever been intimidating for you? For many people, this art form can feel unapproachable, but poet and educator Sarah Kay, suggests that people who don’t like poetry just maybe haven’t found a poem that really speaks to them. Sarah proposes a fresh approach to this ancient art, talks about why playing with language can help you get in touch with yourself, and discusses the ways that writing and art help us form deeper, meaningful connections with others. This episode was originally recorded on November 29, 2021. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
How do you grapple with national history, legacy, and the stories you tell yourself? Clint Smith is the author of the narrative nonfiction, , and the poetry collection, . Clint joins Chris to talk about the cognitive dissonances that shaped American history. From understanding the complexities of Thomas Jefferson, who wrote “all men are created equal” while enslaving over 600 people – to reflecting on growing up in New Orleans – a major site for domestic slave trades, Clint urges you to examine historical contradictions. He also discusses his love for poetry and why it’s crucial to teach joyous moments in Black history too. So students won’t see slavery and Jim Crow as the totality of the black historical experience but can envision themselves of possibilities beyond subjugation. FOLLOW Host: Chris Duffy (@chrisiduffy https://www.instagram.com/chrisiduffy/?hl=en | chrisduffycomedy.com https://chrisduffycomedy.com/) Guest: Clint Smith (Instagram: @clintsmithiii https://www.instagram.com/clintsmithiii/ | clintsmithiii.com https://www.clintsmithiii.com/) LINKS Above Ground https://bookshop.org/p/books/above-ground-clint-smith/18629397?ean=9780316543033&next=t How the Word Is Passed https://www.clintsmithiii.com/how-the-word-is-passed SUBSCRIBE TO TED Instagram: @ted https://www.instagram.com/ted/?hl=en YouTube: @TED https://www.youtube.com/@TED TikTok: @tedtoks https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbXFocVNnRWFvUUcyWm1ib2psTkJ5RlVpOTRWZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuWkZaWEc3YzMwWkxubG9LdEJXMTBONkhOZ0VXSmtIaVFXZng3WmdEWVpUZ25BUFo1dk1jM21nanQxT2UzN25PQTNfLVVlMkw4ZVlwMUFTb05TRGJORHoxT3hoZjdfZFRQeDRBMlFIYkRJSEkwc3hhbw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F%40tedtoks&v=9IFo0WjDvL4 LinkedIn: @ted-conferences https://www.linkedin.com/company/ted-conferences Website: ted.com https://open.acast.com/networks/66e1e4bf9a7dcc160e617eef/shows/67572b3b2dd88df13220eb3b/episodes/www.ted.com Podcasts: https://www.ted.com/podcaststed.com/podcasts http://ted.com/podcasts For the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/BHTranscripts http://go.ted.com/BHTranscripts * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
What makes a story so good you HAVE to tell everyone you know? How do you hook listeners with juicy details and tantalizing conundrums? In this special live episode, recorded at On Air Fest in Brooklyn, Chris is joined by Rachelle Hampton, the new host of Normal Gossip. Chris and Rachelle talk about what she’s learned touring the country and hearing strangers share their secrets, the art of keeping (or not keeping) secrets, and how to listen closely to hear the story behind the story. Plus, audience members share wild stories of their own, including gossip about a Maine snowplow coup and a wedding throuple. FOLLOW Host: Chris Duffy (@chrisiduffy https://www.instagram.com/chrisiduffy/?hl=en | chrisduffycomedy.com https://chrisduffycomedy.com/) Guest: Rachelle Hampton (Instagram: @heyydnae https://www.instagram.com/heyydnae/?hl=en | LinkedIn: rachelle-hampton-95355899 https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelle-hampton-95355899) LINKS NORMAL GOSSIP (@normalgossip https://www.instagram.com/normalgossip/?hl=en | defector.com/normal-gossip-podcast https://defector.com/normal-gossip-podcast) NEW SEASON premieres Wednesday, April 9th SUBSCRIBE TO TED Instagram: @ted https://www.instagram.com/ted/?hl=en YouTube: @TED https://www.youtube.com/@TED TikTok: @tedtoks https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbXFocVNnRWFvUUcyWm1ib2psTkJ5RlVpOTRWZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuWkZaWEc3YzMwWkxubG9LdEJXMTBONkhOZ0VXSmtIaVFXZng3WmdEWVpUZ25BUFo1dk1jM21nanQxT2UzN25PQTNfLVVlMkw4ZVlwMUFTb05TRGJORHoxT3hoZjdfZFRQeDRBMlFIYkRJSEkwc3hhbw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F%40tedtoks&v=9IFo0WjDvL4 LinkedIn: @ted-conferences https://www.linkedin.com/company/ted-conferences Website: ted.com https://open.acast.com/networks/66e1e4bf9a7dcc160e617eef/shows/67572b3b2dd88df13220eb3b/episodes/www.ted.com Podcasts: https://www.ted.com/podcaststed.com/podcasts http://ted.com/podcasts For the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/BHTranscripts http://go.ted.com/BHTranscripts * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Happiness, high achievement, or kindness – which is most important to you in your kids? Which do you think your kids think you care about the most? Richard Weissbourd is a psychologist, the senior lecturer at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, and the director of the Making Caring Common Project. Richard joins Chris to discuss the challenges facing American parents which he raised in his book, The Parents We Mean to Be. Rick also explains how parents can overcome their own shame, the importance of teaching kids to recognize others' emotions, and how acts of service can strengthen relationships. FOLLOW Host: Chris Duffy (Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chrisiduffy/?hl=en | Website https://chrisduffycomedy.com/) Guest: Richard Weissbourd (Harvard Website https://www.gse.harvard.edu/directory/faculty/richard-weissbourd) LINKS Making Caring Common https://mcc.gse.harvard.edu/ https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-parents-we-mean-to-be-how-well-intentioned-adults-undermine-children-s-moral-and-emotional-development-richard-weissbourd/7673990 by Richard Weissbourd SUBSCRIBE TO TED Instagram: @ted https://www.instagram.com/ted/?hl=en YouTube: @TED https://www.youtube.com/@TED TikTok: @tedtoks https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbXFocVNnRWFvUUcyWm1ib2psTkJ5RlVpOTRWZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuWkZaWEc3YzMwWkxubG9LdEJXMTBONkhOZ0VXSmtIaVFXZng3WmdEWVpUZ25BUFo1dk1jM21nanQxT2UzN25PQTNfLVVlMkw4ZVlwMUFTb05TRGJORHoxT3hoZjdfZFRQeDRBMlFIYkRJSEkwc3hhbw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F%40tedtoks&v=9IFo0WjDvL4 LinkedIn: @ted-conferences https://www.linkedin.com/company/ted-conferences Website: ted.com https://open.acast.com/networks/66e1e4bf9a7dcc160e617eef/shows/67572b3b2dd88df13220eb3b/episodes/www.ted.com Podcasts: https://www.ted.com/podcaststed.com/podcasts http://ted.com/podcasts For the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/BHTranscripts http://go.ted.com/BHTranscripts * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
In honor of National Poetry Month, Chris is speaking with Naisha Randhar. Naisha is the Youth Poet Laureate of Dallas, the author of Roses of Arma, and the youngest guest Chris has ever interviewed — she’s a high school sophomore. Chris and Naisha talk about the inspiring work of teaching teenagers poetry and how to balance self-awareness with self-confidence. Naisha also encourages listeners to be witnesses more than interpreters and how it’s equally important to witness yourself and your presence in the world. FOLLOW Host: Chris Duffy (Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chrisiduffy/?hl=en | Website https://chrisduffycomedy.com/) LINKS Youth Poet Laureate of Dallas https://dallaslibrary2.org/poetry/youthpoetlaureate.php Roses of Arma https://bookshop.org/p/books/roses-of-arma-naisha-randhar/17509088?ean=9781639403479&next=t by Naisha Randhar SUBSCRIBE TO TED Instagram: @ted https://www.instagram.com/ted/?hl=en YouTube: @TED https://www.youtube.com/@TED TikTok: @tedtoks https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbXFocVNnRWFvUUcyWm1ib2psTkJ5RlVpOTRWZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuWkZaWEc3YzMwWkxubG9LdEJXMTBONkhOZ0VXSmtIaVFXZng3WmdEWVpUZ25BUFo1dk1jM21nanQxT2UzN25PQTNfLVVlMkw4ZVlwMUFTb05TRGJORHoxT3hoZjdfZFRQeDRBMlFIYkRJSEkwc3hhbw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F%40tedtoks&v=9IFo0WjDvL4 LinkedIn: @ted-conferences https://www.linkedin.com/company/ted-conferences Website: ted.com /www.ted.com Podcasts: ted.com/podcasts https://www.ted.com/podcasts For the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/BHTranscripts http://go.ted.com/BHTranscripts * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tenelle Porter’s job is to study humility. Specifically, intellectual humility, the idea that we might be wrong or mistaken about some of our beliefs. Tenelle talks with Chris about why she thinks intellectual humility is so important, how to cultivate it, and why it’s the missing piece in so many conversations these days. Whether it’s in politics, academia or social media, Tenelle argues discovering you are wrong doesn’t have to be a painful realization, rather it can lead to positive discovery. For the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/BHTranscripts http://go.ted.com/BHTranscripts * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rachel Botsman studies trust. She’s a professor at Oxford University and the author of the books What's Mine is Yours, Who Can You Trust? and the new audiobook, How to Trust and Be Trusted. From asking AI medical questions, to understanding what’s real and what’s a lie online, Chris and Rachel discuss trust in many forms. What happens when trust is shifted away from human interactions and given to machines or companies to be monetized? For the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/BHTranscripts http://go.ted.com/BHTranscripts * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
How do you make sense of the present? Nate DiMeo might suggest you look at the past. Nate is the host of the podcast and book, The Memory Palace. Nate joins Chris to discuss how the past can teach us to live life in a new, rich, and complex way. Nate shares how to exercise the muscle of curiosity, how to tap into your sense of wonder to escape algorithmic filters, and urges you to seek moments of meaning in between life’s biggest plot points. Audio excerpted courtesy of Penguin Random House Audio from THE MEMORY PALACE by Nate DiMeo; excerpt read by Nate DiMeo. © 2024 Nate DiMeo ℗ 2024 Penguin Random House, LLC. All rights reserved. For the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/BHTranscripts http://go.ted.com/BHTranscripts * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
What do the most powerful people in the world do after they've achieved success? Jared Cohen is a history buff and a presidential historian. His latest book, “Life After Power https://bookshop.org/p/books/life-after-power-seven-presidents-and-their-search-for-purpose-beyond-the-white-house-jared-cohen/20157976?ean=9781982154547,” is a fascinating exploration about what seven American presidents did after leaving the most influential job in the world. In this episode of ReThinking with Adam Grant, another podcast in the TED Audio Collective, Adam and Jared discuss the psychology of the founding fathers, debate the pros and cons of pursuing a legacy, and share what these historic figures can teach us all about pursuing and finding purpose. Transcripts for ReThinking are available at go.ted.com/RWAGscripts http://go.ted.com/RWAGscripts For more, follow ReThinking with Adam Grant wherever you get your podcasts. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Talking about money can feel confusing and awkward, but it doesn’t have to be. Paco de Leon is a financial planner and author of the book Finance for the People: Getting a Grip on Your Finances. Paco joins Chris to discuss ways everyone – but particularly freelancers and artists – can reframe their conversations and shift their mindset from “money corrupts” to “money gives you the power and freedom to create more art”. Whether it’s advising parents how to talk about money to their children or learning how to set a premium price for your skill, Paco shares tips to help you increase your profits – and transform your confidence around money. For the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/BHTranscripts http://go.ted.com/BHTranscripts * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
There’s only so much you can do in a week – or, according to Oliver Burkeman, in the roughly 4,000 weeks the average human lives. Oliver is a journalist and author of the books Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals, Meditations for Mortals, and the newsletter “The Imperfectionist.” Chris and Oliver discuss the paradox of why change can only occur once we accept that we might not be able to change. Oliver also shares how life’s mishaps can become our most treasured memories and why sharing your imperfections is an act of generosity. For the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/BHTranscripts http://go.ted.com/BHTranscripts * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nadia Bolz-Weber believes the good and bad in all of us is what makes us human. Nadia has built a career talking about personal failings, recovery, grace, faith, and really whatever the hell else she wants to. She’s a bestselling author, a former stand-up comic, and now an ordained Lutheran Pastor. Nadia joins Chris to discuss her journey with religion, leadership, and community. They explore questions around the definition of faith, whether spirituality is innate to us, and the beauty of low expectations. For the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/BHTranscripts http://go.ted.com/BHTranscripts * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Amidst the multiple devastating fires in Los Angeles, where Chris lives, extreme weather events and shifting climate patterns are occurring across the globe, making our everyday lives all the more unpredictable. Today we are re-airing this episode from the very first season of How to Be a Better Human. It's a conversation with Luisa Neubauer, a climate activist, author, and leader of the "Fridays For Future" school strike movement. She draws on her experience at the front lines of activism to strategically reframe the climate crisis and identify the unique ways we can make systemic change. For the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/BHTranscripts http://go.ted.com/BHTranscripts. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Many of us are entering the new year with a similar goal — to build community and connect more with others. To kick off season five, Priya Parker shares ideas on how to be the host with the most. An expert on building connection, Priya is the author of “The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters.” Whether it's a book club, wedding, birthday or niche-and-obscurely themed party, Priya and Chris talk about how to create meaningful and fun experiences for all of your guests — including yourself. For the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/BHTranscripts http://go.ted.com/BHTranscripts. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Lori Gottlieb believes we all have an inner narrator. In this episode, she explains why the story you tell yourself is key to your happiness (or lack thereof). She also discusses the stages of change, why relationships are a dance, and the steps to finding a good therapist that can help you edit the story of your life. Lori is a therapist, the bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone, and a co-host on the Dear Therapists podcast. She was once also an executive at NBC, overseeing shows like the hit medical drama ER. It’s through these varied experiences that she’s realized the power of being aware of your personal narrative and being willing to edit your story. For the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/BHTranscripts * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Telling other people what you want – or need – can be a really difficult thing to do! Nedra Glover Tawwab is a therapist and New York Times bestselling author who helps people create healthy boundaries with themselves and others, both at work and in personal relationships. In this episode, she talks about why identifying your needs is so important, clarifies what healthy boundaries can look like and shares empowering tools so you can advocate for yourself – and get the treatment you deserve. For the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/BHTranscripts * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Life can throw curveballs that you feel wholly unprepared for-- just ask Dr. Lucy Hone, a resilience researcher, who tragically lost her 12-year-old daughter in a road accident. While all of us may experience tragedy in our lives, not everyone knows how to manage it. In this episode, Dr. Hone shares the strategies that got her through unimaginable adversity and—in doing so—helped her find meaning through loss. Co-director of the New Zealand Institute of Wellbeing & Resilience, Hone's research is published internationally and her PhD was acknowledged for its outstanding contribution to wellbeing science at the World Congress of Positive Psychology in 2019. Her grief work now encompasses the best-selling book, Resilient Grieving, alongside other engaging online content. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 why having open conversations about taboo topics like sex, relationships, and our bodies can help us understand ourselves better and feel less shame. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 Light We Give: How Sikh Wisdom Can Transform Your Life. He joins Chris this week to talk about how to approach life with more optimism and shares how he’s navigated prejudice with humor and compassion. Hear about why he believes we all win when we show more curiosity and understanding for one another, even if we don’t subscribe to any particular set of beliefs. For the full text transcript, visit GO.TED.COM/BHTRANSCRIPTS http://go.ted.com/BHTranscripts
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 dating coach Logan Ury believes in dating with practicality and intention. Logan joins Chris to share actionable tips on where and how to meet people, making the best of first dates, and how to know when you have found the right person. Whether you’re in your 20s or your 70s, Logan’s well-researched tactics will give you hope of finding a stable long-term relationship. Her book, How to Not Die Alone, is out now.
It's not a good feeling to be stuck in an argument with someone who doesn't seem to be listening to your point of view, especially when that someone is very important to you. So how can we strive to have deeper conversations with more respect, understanding, and open-mindedness with those who have different opinions? Journalist Mónica Guzmán is the chief storyteller of "Braver Angels", an organization dedicated to political depolarization. She shares the tools you can use to find common ground with your loved ones this holiday season. She discusses why interacting with (and listening to) different points of view is critical work – and how through curiosity we can achieve the seemingly impossible task of understanding those we tend to think of as our enemy. This episode was previously released on 11/21/22.
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 Things, the TED podcast Fixable, and more. They join Chris to discuss why any problem can be solved — whether the issue is in your business, family, or community. Learn how simple, everyday logic, authenticity, and empathy can guide you to the best solutions to your trickiest problems. For the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/BHTranscripts http://go.ted.com/BHTranscripts.
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 competitive compensation for front-line workers is a better business model, with a nearly endless list of benefits for people and society at large. Listen in to learn how higher pay leads to higher productivity, better services, and happier people everywhere.
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 about how we think and talk about a sometimes taboo subject: our weight. In this episode, he joins Chris to dive into why body image culture affects us all – and shares his thoughts on how to break away from our unspoken insecurities and fears. For the full text transcript, visit GO.TED.COM/BHTRANSCRIPTS http://go.ted.com/BHTranscripts
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 climate activist who knew what he was doing when he titled his 2014 play “Kill Climate Deniers.” The result? Outrage from hundreds of climate skeptics — and new conversations sparked around the climate crisis. Listen as David shares how he used the power of theater to shift perspectives and what it really means to grasp the science behind climate change in everyday life.
