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

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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Cloe Shasha Brooks is a writer, curator, and host. She has been a TED Curator for over a decade, where she finds unique speakers for TED's wide variety of audience.

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Chris Duffy

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Ayana Elizabeth Johnson
Ayana Elizabeth Johnson is a marine biologist, policy expert, and author known for her work on climate solutions and ocean conservation. She is the co-editor of the anthology 'What If We Get It Right?' which explores positive visions for the future in the context of climate change. Ayana is also a prominent advocate for climate activism, emphasizing the importance of collective action and innovative solutions to environmental challenges. She engages with the public through various platforms, including her Substack and social media, where she shares insights on climate issues and encourages others to find their unique roles in activism.
Sarah Kay
Sarah Kay is a renowned poet and educator known for her engaging performances and ability to connect with audiences through her work. She gained prominence with her TED Talk, which has garnered millions of views, and has published several collections of poetry. Sarah is also the founder of Project VOICE, an organization that promotes spoken word poetry and empowers young people to express themselves through writing and performance.
Clint Smith
Clint Smith is an accomplished author known for his narrative nonfiction work, 'How the Word is Passed', and his poetry collection, 'Above Ground'. He explores themes of history, memory, and identity, particularly in relation to the African American experience. Smith's writing often addresses the complexities of American history, including the contradictions of figures like Thomas Jefferson, and he emphasizes the importance of teaching a more nuanced view of Black history that includes joyous moments alongside the struggles. He is also a passionate advocate for poetry as a means of understanding and expressing these themes.
Rachelle Hampton
Rachelle Hampton is a journalist and the new host of the podcast Normal Gossip. She has gained recognition for her work in storytelling and her ability to engage audiences with compelling narratives. Rachelle has toured the country, listening to strangers share their secrets, which has enriched her understanding of the art of storytelling and the nuances of gossip. She is active on social media, where she connects with her audience and shares insights from her experiences.
Richard Weissbourd
Richard Weissbourd is a psychologist and a senior lecturer at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. He is the director of the Making Caring Common Project, which focuses on promoting caring and ethical behavior among children and adolescents. Weissbourd is also the author of 'The Parents We Mean to Be', a book that addresses the challenges facing American parents and emphasizes the importance of kindness and emotional intelligence in child-rearing.

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climate solutions climate activism marine biology future visions media responsibility poetry art language self-expression connections national history legacy stories cognitive dissonance Thomas Jefferson New Orleans domestic slave trades Black history storytelling juicy details listening secrets gossip kindness parenting emotional recognition acts of service psychology Richard Weissbourd

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0:00 36:08

What if we get climate solutions right? (w/ Ayana Elizabeth Johnson)

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Chris Duffy
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Ayana Elizabeth Johnson
Keywords
climate solutions climate activism marine biology future visions media responsibility

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 What If We Get it Right?, 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.


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Host: Chris Duffy (@chrisiduffy | chrisduffycomedy.com)

Guest: Ayana Elizabeth Johnson (Instagram: @ayanaeliza | LinkedIn: @ayanaelizabeth | ayanaelizabeth.com) 


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Getitright.earth

Bookshop.org What If We Get It Right? 

urbanoceanlab.org


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0:00 31:28

How to enrich your everyday life with poetry (w/ Sarah Kay) (Rerun)

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Chris Duffy
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Sarah Kay
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poetry art language self-expression connections

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.

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0:00 39:20

History, memories, and the stories we tell ourselves (w/ Clint Smith)

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Chris Duffy
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Clint Smith
Keywords
national history legacy stories cognitive dissonance Thomas Jefferson New Orleans domestic slave trades poetry Black history

How do you grapple with national history, legacy, and the stories you tell yourself? Clint Smith is the author of the narrative nonfiction, How the Word is Passed, and the poetry collection, Above Ground. 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.


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Host: Chris Duffy (@chrisiduffy | chrisduffycomedy.com)

Guest: Clint Smith (Instagram: @clintsmithiii | clintsmithiii.com) 


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0:00 34:53

How to tell a juicy story (w/ Rachelle Hampton)

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Chris Duffy
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Rachelle Hampton
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storytelling juicy details listening secrets gossip

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.


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Host: Chris Duffy (@chrisiduffy | chrisduffycomedy.com)

Guest: Rachelle Hampton (Instagram: @heyydnae | LinkedIn: rachelle-hampton-95355899) 


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Normal Gossip (@normalgossip | defector.com/normal-gossip-podcast) NEW SEASON premieres Wednesday, April 9th


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0:00 38:50

How to cultivate kindness (w/ Richard Weissbourd)

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Chris Duffy
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Richard Weissbourd
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kindness parenting emotional recognition acts of service psychology Richard Weissbourd

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.


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Host: Chris Duffy (Instagram | Website)

Guest: Richard Weissbourd (Harvard Website) 


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Making Caring Common

The Parents We Mean to Be by Richard Weissbourd


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