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How to Be a Better Human

Join How to Be a Better Human as we take a look within and beyond ourselves.How to Be a Better Human

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Total: 205

If you choose to be in a relationship —long or short term— how do you go about picking the right per

Do you remember the first time you used “Google” as a verb? Or a time before there were “selfies”? L

What’s your favorite dish — and what culture originated that recipe? Whether you’re thinking about g

When most people think about poop, they think about shame and embarrassment. It’s something they don

When was the last time you got lost in a book? If it’s been a minute, today’s guest might recommend

Roleplaying games and the Marvel universe may be fictional, but they can also teach us a lot about m

After scrolling through your social media feeds, how do you feel? Empowered and connected -- anxious

Can money really buy happiness? Michael Norton is a social science researcher who studies how we fee

In life and work, we have a hard time changing course. When we wind up in a miserable job, a failing

Sometimes it feels like fighting climate change is all about dealing with the many little things we

How did you sleep last night? Whether you sleep next to someone or not, in today’s episode Wendy Tro

Do you volunteer in your community? Don’t feel bad if the answer is no. Whether you are currently in

Humans need to have conversations every day-- at our jobs, in our homes, in government-- so how can

Families can be the cause of both great happiness and deep struggle. In today’s episode, Glen shares

Sex is such a big part of being human. It's how our species persists, but it's also so much more tha

“What am I doing with my life? Where am I going?” During this isolated time, many of us are having t

Many of us are spending the majority of our time confined to our homes and becoming aware of how the

A doctor’s visit, even in the best of times, can be overwhelming to navigate. Dr. Leana Wen is an em

What do we mean when we call ourselves “allies”? For Dr. Dwinita Mosby Tyler, being an ally means be

Water coolers, office bagels, frigid spaces with fluorescent lighting. Today's episode is all about