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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

Episodes

Total: 205

While technology and the internet have made accessing information easier than ever, how can we disce

Have you ever wondered why there are seven days in a week? Or, why glaciers are blue—or what color e

Time with friends just isn’t the same with a screen in between you. That’s a struggle many have face

If there’s one thing that connects all humans, it’s that everything we walk on, breathe, drink, and

When was the last time you really, really laughed? For some people, laughter comes easily and anythi

When you think of a scientist, do you think of a person in a lab coat? How about a teenager with a s

Imagine someone just pointed out you have something stuck in your teeth. A comment like that would p

If you are online and especially if you're on social media, it’s likely you’ve engaged with people w

Hustle culture, burnout, “toxic productivity.” Does today’s fast-paced world ever leave you feeling

Whether they are academics, designers, medical professionals, or anything in between, our guests are

Alison Bechdel. Eileen Myles. Kenny Fries. Saeed Jones. Four icons reflect on their journeys in this

Plastic is everywhere. We know we should cut down on it where we can, but is plastic ever the answer

Feeling awe can boost your mood and make you feel more connected with others. Comedian Chris Duffy l

At the end of each interview, Chris asks guests: What idea, book, or piece of culture has made you a

Over the course of the podcast, our guests have shared insights for how anyone can be a better human

Listening to your favorite song, going on vacation, chocolate… What makes YOU happy? Today’s guest,

Does it ever feel like you—or someone you know—is always entering a relationship that’s doomed? Acco

Have you ever had a rude co-worker or boss — or have you ever been told that the “jerk” is you? Toda

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

How would you describe your community? And what if the stories you tell have the power to save someo