How to Be a Better Human

Chris Duffy

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Booking Overview

A weekly, guest-led self-improvement show that frames “being a better human” through practical science, psychology, and lived expertise. It’s pitched as approachable and takeaway-driven, covering how to improve from work to relationships and everyday habits.

Metrics

Episodes: 259

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10k-100k

Gender skew: Neutral

Location: USA

YouTube: 54.1k subscribers

Instagram: 8.0M followers

Contact Information

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Host

Chris Duffy - Host of How to Be a Better Human. The description says he joins guests each week to uncover insights and clear takeaways on how YOU can be a better human, drawing from work to home and mind to hear...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Public-facing experts with credible academic/professional backgrounds and/or media platforms (e.g., neuroscience/psychology professors; established improv teachers; well-known NPR hosts/writers). Guests also appear to be authors with books and/or established online presences (websites, Instagram/LinkedIn).
Required Achievements:  
Authored books, Delivered major talks (e.g., TED-related), Hosted prominent media programs (e.g., NPR/TED Radio Hour), Established professional practice teaching or research (e.g., university faculty; recognized teachers)

Recent Guest Discussions

Heather Berlin - Giving Up Control; Balance Between Holding On Vs. Letting Go; Presence In The Moment; Learning Not To Be Constantly Productive; Benefits Of Boredom.

Rick Andrews - Life Lessons From Improv And Giving Up Control; Learning To “yes” In Conversations; Communication And Trust; Improv Exercises/games (e.g., Alibi, 7 Things, Fortunately And Unfortunately).

Manoush Zomorodi - Detrimental Effects Of Sitting All Day; Adding Positive Interruptions; Improving Mind-body Connection; Going Off-camera.

Recent Topics

Self Improvement, Psychology, Neuroscience, Mindfulness, Habits

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
How to Be a Better Human
:

How to give up control - advice from neuroscientist Heather Berlin

June 22, 2026

Heather Berlin is a a neuroscientist, clinical psychologist, and professor of psychiatry and neuroscience who studies the science of giving up control. She joins Chris to talk about finding the balance between knowing when to hold on to control and when to let go and be present in the moment. They also discuss why you don’t need to always be productive or in a constant state of self-optimization, and how there are benefits in learning to lose track of time and practicing boredom.Featured gues...

Why you should try improv comedy (w/ Rick Andrews)

June 15, 2026

What do radio personality Ira Glass, New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani, and your host Chris Duffy have in common? They all have practiced an unexpected skill that makes them more human—improv comedy. And they learned it from master improv teacher Rick Andrews. Rick joins Chris to discuss the life lessons they learn from giving up control and practicing how to “yes an” in conversations. They also modeled improv games such as “Alibi,” “7 Things,” “Fortunately and Unfortunately,” and more,...

Why you need to get up and move—right now! (w/ Manoush Zomorodi)

June 08, 2026

How long have you been sitting today? If you’re still on the couch or the office chair, then this is your PSA to get up and move! In this episode, Manoush Zomorodi, host of NPR's TED Radio Hour, joins Chris to share the detrimental effects of sitting all day. They talk about the joy of adding more positive interruptions in your life, why going off-camera helps you improve your mind-body connection, and more!Featured guestFollow Manoush Zomorodi on Instagram, LinkedIn, and at https://www.manou...

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