The Mel Robbins Podcast
Mel Robbins
Education
How to Be a Better Human
by TED
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| Date | Apple Podcasts | Pocket Casts |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 1 | #18 | #20 |
About the show
How To Be A Better Human isn’t your average self improvement podcast. Each week join 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.
Follow Chris on Instagram and TikTok at @chrisiduffy. Buy his book Humor Me.
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