How to Be a Better Human

The right risks to take for a great career (w/ Molly Graham)

Molly Graham has had a high-powered career at a ton of extremely successful companies—and now she’s joining TED as the new host of the podcast WorkLife with Molly Graham. So what does it take to have a great career? And how do you know what job you should take, which you should quit, and which you should try to change? Chris and Molly discuss career transitions, the benefits of taking a meandering path, and how to take more risks for a fulfilling life. Featured guest * Follow Molly Graham on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/molly_graham/], LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mograham/], and on Substack [https://mollyg.substack.com/] * Learn more about Molly's Glue Club [https://glueclub.com/]! * Listen to WorkLife with Molly Graham * Watch Molly's TED Talk [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amtBUvkweEA] Connect with the team * Follow Chris on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/chrisiduffy/?hl=en] and at chrisduffycomedy.com [https://chrisduffycomedy.com/] * Buy Chris’ book, Humor Me [https://t.ted.com/ZGuYfcL]  * Watch How to Be a Better Human videos on YouTube at TEDAudioCollective [https://www.youtube.com/TEDAudioCollective] * Follow TED on X [https://x.com/TEDTalks], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ted], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/TED], LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/ted-conferences/], and TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@tedtoks] For the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/BHTranscripts [https://go.ted.com/BHTranscripts] Learn more about our flagship conference happening this April at attend.ted.com/podcast [https://attend.ted.com/podcast] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

How to have great sex (w/ Siphumeze Khundayi and Tiffany Mugo) (re-release)

Sex is a normal part of human life, but it can also get complicated–whether you’re having it or not! The way we approach, think, and engage with our sexuality varies widely our culture, community, identity, and more. But one thing we can all strive for is healthy and safe sex. Siphumeze Khundayi and Tiffany Mugo are two sex educators and the co-founders of HOLAAfrica (HOLAA!) a Pan-Africanist digital platform that focuses on creating spaces that deal with safe sex and pleasure. Today they share insights on the kinds of mental and emotional tools we can turn to in order to have great sex, why it’s ok to take small steps on your sexual journey, and why it’s important to take ownership of your pleasure. (This episode originally aired in 2022) For the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/BHTranscripts [https://go.ted.com/BHTranscripts] Learn more about our flagship conference happening this April at attend.ted.com/podcast [https://attend.ted.com/podcast] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Want to change your life? Start small! (w/ Eric Zimmer)

Eric Zimmer has learned the hard way that the path to big life changes starts with small everyday behaviors. Whether it’s kicking an addiction, building a business, or writing a book, Eric starts with habits and a clear focus on what he wants to do. The host of the podcast “The One You Feed” and the author of the new book “How a Little Becomes a Lot,” Eric joins Chris to discuss his recovery journey and why he values consistency over perfection. Featured guest * Follow Eric Zimmer on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/one_you_feed/], LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericzimmer/], and at oneyoufeed.net/ [https://www.oneyoufeed.net/] * Buy How a Little Becomes a Lot [https://www.amazon.com/dp/0063420805/] by Eric Zimmer Connect with the team * Follow Chris on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/chrisiduffy/?hl=en] and at chrisduffycomedy.com [https://chrisduffycomedy.com/] * Buy Chris’ book, Humor Me [https://t.ted.com/ZGuYfcL]  * Watch How to Be a Better Human videos on YouTube at TEDAudioCollective [https://www.youtube.com/TEDAudioCollective] * Follow TED on X [https://x.com/TEDTalks], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ted], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/TED], LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/ted-conferences/], and TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@tedtoks] For the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/BHTranscripts [https://go.ted.com/BHTranscripts] Learn more about our flagship conference happening this April at attend.ted.com/podcast [https://attend.ted.com/podcast] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Chris Duffy | from Design Matters

Chris Duffy—comedian, writer, and host of the TED podcast How to Be a Better Human—joins to discuss how humor shaped his path from teaching and improv to podcasting and television. Together, they explore why laughing more isn’t about being funny, but about attention, vulnerability, and connection, and how humor helps us stay human. For the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/BHTranscripts [https://go.ted.com/BHTranscripts] Learn more about our flagship conference happening this April at attend.ted.com/podcast [https://attend.ted.com/podcast] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

How to add more exploration in your life (w/ Alex Hutchinson)

“When was the last time you did something you didn’t do yesterday?” asks journalist and explorer Alex Hutchinson. Alex joins Chris to examine whether the desire to explore is baked into our genes, how he intentionally tries to get lost in his neighborhood, and what he learns from following his curiosity. Featured guest * Follow Alex Hutchinson on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/sweat_science/?hl=en] and at alexhutchinson.net/ [https://www.alexhutchinson.net/] * Buy The Explorer’s Gene [https://www.amazon.com/dp/0063269767] by Alex Hutchinson Connect with the team * Follow Chris on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/chrisiduffy/?hl=en] and at chrisduffycomedy.com [https://chrisduffycomedy.com/] * Buy Chris’ book, Humor Me [https://t.ted.com/ZGuYfcL]  * Watch How to Be a Better Human videos on YouTube at TEDAudioCollective [https://www.youtube.com/TEDAudioCollective] * Follow TED on X [https://x.com/TEDTalks], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ted], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/TED], LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/ted-conferences/], and TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@tedtoks] For the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/BHTranscripts [https://go.ted.com/BHTranscripts] Learn more about our flagship conference happening this April at attend.ted.com/podcast [https://attend.ted.com/podcast] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.