How to Be a Better Human

“Optimism is not what exists in a vacuum on your best day, but how you're pulling through for yourself on your worst days,” says actress Yara Shahidi. Yara is known for her sitcoms Black-ish and its spinoff Grown-ish. She shares what she learned from creating a “Hard Yes” list, why she chose to attend Harvard after acting, and why she thinks anyone can find their highest order if they pay attention.

Host & Guest
Chris Duffy (Instagram: @chrisiduffy | https://chrisduffycomedy.com/)
Yara Shahidi (Instagram: @yarashahidi | Website: https://www.yarashahidi.com/)

Links
Humor Me by Chris Duffy - https://t.ted.com/ZGuYfcL
The Optimist Podcast (Instagram: @theoptimistprojectpod)
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Matt Levine is the author of Bloomberg’s “Money Stuff” newsletter where he writes about Wall Street and finances. Matt joins Chris to break down common money questions such as what exactly is commodity trading? How do AI companies make money? How do companies balance ethics and virtues with increasing profits for shareholders? They also discuss how Matt uses comedy and humor to make complicated money topics accessible.

Host & Guest
Chris Duffy (Instagram: @chrisiduffy | https://chrisduffycomedy.com/)
Matt Levine (Website: https://mattlevine.co/work)

Links
Humor Me by Chris Duffy - https://t.ted.com/ZGuYfcL
Bloomberg Money Stuff newsletter
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If we accept that work-life balance is a necessity, then why are stress and burnout still increasing? Guy Winch is a psychologist and was the first guest ever on the How to Be a Better Human podcast. Guy returns to the show six years later to share strategies on how to stop indulging in unhealthy ruminations, start identifying harmful triggers, and why it’s necessary to change your perspective and view problems as solvable.

Host & Guest
Chris Duffy (Instagram: @chrisiduffy | https://chrisduffycomedy.com/)
Guy Winch (Instagram: @guywinch | https://www.guywinch.com/)

Links
Humor Me by Chris Duffy: https://t.ted.com/ZGuYfcL
Mind Over Grind by Guy Winch: https://www.guywinch.com/books/mind-over-grind/
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If you could switch places with someone and peek into their mind, who would you pick? For journalist Courtney Martin, she chose her aging dad with advanced dementia. Courtney joins Chris to talk about her deep desire to understand her father’s experiences, what it’s like to witness a loved one's health decline, and why it’s important to practice asking for help. This is a perfect episode to listen to if you’re taking care of a loved one (or know someone who is) and want practical ways to be kinder to caregivers.

Host & Guest
Chris Duffy (Instagram: @chrisiduffy | https://chrisduffycomedy.com/)
Courtney Martin (Instagram: @courtwrites | https://courtneyemartin.com/)

Links
Humor Me by Chris Duffy: https://t.ted.com/ZGuYfcL
https://courtney.substack.com/
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Many of us tend to prioritize our romantic and familial relationships over friendships — and that could be harming our wellbeing and health. In this special episode from our friends at A Slight Change of Plans, cognitive behavioral scientist and bestselling author Dr. Maya Shankar looks at how friendships expand our sense of self. Maya is joined by psychologist Dr. Marisa Franco, who offers research-based strategies to make new friends and deepen our existing friendships, including helpful concepts like mutuality and the mere-exposure effect. Marisa and Maya also discuss how to stay friends through big life changes, why fighting could make your friendship stronger, and how to break up with a friend with clarity and kindness.

On A Slight Change of Plans, Maya explores how we experience change and provides strategies we can use to better navigate moments of upheaval. Find A Slight Change of Plans wherever you get podcasts.
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