Chris Duffy

Mentioned in 30 analyzed podcast episodes across 2 shows

Appears On

How to Be a Better Human Worklife with Molly Graham

Episode Appearances

How to Be a Better Human · May 18, 2026

How algorithms changed the way we communicate (w/ Adam Aleksic

“Podcast host conducting interview; author of 'Humor Me' about creativity, connection, and happiness”

Algorithmic Content Moderation and CensorshipLanguage Evolution in Digital SpacesMedia Literacy and Critical Consumption

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How to Be a Better Human · May 11, 2026

How to handle uncertainty (w/ Simone Stolzoff)

“Host conducting the interview and sharing personal experiences with uncertainty management”

Decision-making under uncertaintyAcute vs. ambient uncertainty managementBuilding uncertainty tolerance through exposure

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How to Be a Better Human · May 4, 2026

How to mentally reset when you’re stressed out (w/ Dr Jenny Taitz)

“Podcast host conducting interview and sharing personal experiences with stress management and core beliefs.”

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) principles and applicationsStress resets and acute stress management techniquesPrimary vs. secondary emotions and emotional layering

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How to Be a Better Human · Apr 27, 2026

Are you feeling emotionally stuck? Here’s how to get past it (w/ Yowei Shaw)

“Host conducting interview and sharing personal experiences with job rejection and emotional processing”

Emotional investigative journalismProxy conversations and peer-based emotional supportJob loss and layoff trauma

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Worklife with Molly Graham · Apr 22, 2026

The right risks to take for a great career with Molly Graham (from How to Be a Better Human)

“Host of How to Be a Better Human podcast conducting interview; shares his own career journey from teaching to comedy to podcasting”

Career path planning and non-linear career developmentRisk-taking in career decisions and the J-curve frameworkRedefining success beyond external validation and titles

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How to Be a Better Human · Apr 20, 2026

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

“Host of the episode; shared personal career journey from teacher to comedian to podcaster as example of unpredictable career paths”

Career progression models and alternatives to linear advancementRisk assessment and decision-making frameworks (one-way vs. two-way doors)Financial planning for career transitions and entrepreneurship

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How to Be a Better Human · Apr 20, 2026

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

“Podcast host conducting interview and sharing personal career transition from teaching to comedy and podcasting”

Career progression models and alternatives to linear advancementRisk-taking frameworks for career decisions (one-way vs. two-way doors)Financial planning as enabler of career autonomy

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How to Be a Better Human · Apr 13, 2026

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

“Host of the podcast episode conducting interviews and facilitating discussion about sexual health and communication”

Sexual shame and childhood socializationReligious and cultural barriers to sexual communicationEmotional and spiritual dimensions of sexual health

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How to Be a Better Human · Apr 6, 2026

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

“Host conducting interview with Eric Zimmer and sharing personal experiences with habit formation”

Habit Formation and Behavior ChangeSmall Actions and Compound GrowthLow-Resistance Task Design

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How to Be a Better Human · Apr 2, 2026

Chris Duffy | from Design Matters

“Host of 'How to Be a Better Human' podcast and author of 'Humor Me'; discusses career spanning teaching, comedy, and media”

Humor as a learnable skill and practiceAttention and mindfulness in everyday lifeSelf-deprecation and vulnerability in professional settings

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How to Be a Better Human · Mar 30, 2026

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

“Podcast host conducting interview and sharing personal experiences with exploration and discovery”

Dopamine and Prediction Error in Human MotivationExploration as Cognitive Health and Alzheimer's PreventionActive vs. Passive Engagement and Memory Formation

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How to Be a Better Human · Mar 23, 2026

How to understand your own consciousness (w/ Michael Pollan)

“Podcast host conducting interview with Michael Pollan about consciousness and related topics”

Consciousness definition and measurementPlant sentience and plant neurobiologyPsychedelic therapy and consciousness research

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How to Be a Better Human · Mar 16, 2026

How to find your purpose (w/ Yara Shahidi)

“Host of How to Be a Better Human podcast; conducted interview with Yara Shahidi and provided personal reflections on purpose and optimism”

Finding and defining personal purposeOptimism as a daily practice and mindsetBalancing multiple careers and identities

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How to Be a Better Human · Mar 16, 2026

How to find your purpose (w/ Yara Shahidi) (video)

“Podcast host conducting interview; author of 'Humor Me' and comedy performer”

Finding and defining personal purpose beyond career achievementOptimism as a daily practice versus pessimism as intellectual defaultBuilding decision-making frameworks using 'highest order' values

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How to Be a Better Human · Mar 2, 2026

Your job or your sanity? How to not lose both (w/ Guy Winch)

“Host of 'How to Be a Better Human' podcast conducting interview with Guy Winch about work stress and personal life reclamation”

Work-related rumination and intrusive thoughtsBurnout prevention and recovery strategiesChallenge vs. threat mindset in workplace performance

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How to Be a Better Human · Feb 23, 2026

How to be a caregiver (w/ Courtney Martin)

“Host of 'How to Be a Better Human' podcast; author of 'Humor Me' about presence, creativity, and connection”

Dementia caregiving and advanced care planningSandwich generation caregiving (simultaneous child and elder care)Disability justice frameworks and ableism

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How to Be a Better Human · Feb 9, 2026

How to find true love (w/ Francesca Hogi)

“Podcast host of 'How to Be a Better Human' interviewing Francesca Hoagy about love and relationships”

Self-love and self-worth as foundation for romantic relationshipsRelationship values vs. demographic preferences in partner selectionDecolonizing internalized narratives about desirability and dating

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How to Be a Better Human · Feb 2, 2026

How to confront your inner critic (w/ Anu Gupta)

“Host of How to Be a Better Human podcast; author of Humor Me; conducts interview with Anu Gupta on bias and belonging”

Bias as learned neural habit vs. innate survival instinctPRISM framework for breaking bias (Mindfulness, Stereotype Replacement, Individuation, pro-social behaviors, Perspective-taking)Nervous system regulation and somatic-informed practices in organizational settings

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How to Be a Better Human · Jan 26, 2026

How to make social risks pay off (w/ Ben Swire)

“Host of How to Be a Better Human podcast; author of Humour Me; interviews Ben Swire about safe danger and creative risks”

Psychological Safety in OrganizationsTeam Building and Corporate Culture DesignCreative Risk-Taking and Innovation

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How to Be a Better Human · Jan 19, 2026

What it means to truly pay attention (w/ Kevin Townley)

“Host of 'How to Be a Better Human'; author of 'Humor Me'; discusses humor, art, and attention with guest”

Buddhist philosophy and non-dualityArt appreciation and visual perceptionMeditation and mindfulness practice

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How to Be a Better Human · Jan 12, 2026

How to experience the world like a good dog (w/ Alexandra Horowitz)

“Host of 'How to Be a Better Human' podcast; author of 'Humor Me' nonfiction book; interviewer of Dr. Horowitz”

Canine cognition and dog behavior researchTheory of mind in non-human animalsOlfactory perception and sensory hierarchy in dogs vs. humans

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How to Be a Better Human · Jan 5, 2026

How to make 2026 a year full of laughs (w/ Chris Duffy and Manoush Zomorodi)

“Host of How to Be a Better Human; author of 'Humour Me'; gave TED Talk on humor; teaches improv and discusses personal journey with humor”

Three Pillars of Good HumorVulnerability and Self-Deprecation in Professional SettingsHumor as Tension Relief During Illness and Grief

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How to Be a Better Human · Dec 22, 2025

Work advice from the world’s favorite couples therapist w/ Master Fixer Dr. Orna Guralnik | from Fixable

“Host of How to Be a Better Human who introduced this crossover episode from the Fixable podcast”

Couples therapy principles applied to workplace relationshipsDeep listening and active listening techniquesConflict resolution and repair in professional settings

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How to Be a Better Human · Dec 15, 2025

Re-release: Throwing good parties and building community (w/ Priya Parker)

“Host of 'How to Be a Better Human' podcast; comedian and interviewer exploring gathering principles and community building with Priya Parker”

Gathering Design and PurposeCommunity Building StrategiesConflict Resolution and Healthy Conflict

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How to Be a Better Human · Dec 1, 2025

How to find small delights in an uncontrollable world (w/ Sarah Kay)

“Host of 'How to Be a Better Human'; author of 'Humor Me' (January 2026); interviewer”

Spoken word poetry and live performanceCommunity building and neighborhood engagementVulnerability and emotional openness

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How to Be a Better Human · Nov 24, 2025

How to Eat with Awareness and Purpose (w/ Sean Sherman)

“Host of How to Be a Better Human podcast, conducted the interview with Sean Sherman about Indigenous food systems and cultural context”

Indigenous Food SovereigntyDecolonization of Food SystemsNative American Culinary Traditions

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How to Be a Better Human · Nov 17, 2025

How to find belonging (w/ Hanif Abdurraqib)

“Host of How to Be a Better Human podcast; conducted interview with Hanif Abdurraqib in Columbus”

Community Building and BelongingGentrification and Urban DisplacementPlace-Based Identity and Rootedness

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How to Be a Better Human · Nov 10, 2025

Why you need to learn how to fight in a relationship (w/ Dr. Julie and John Gottman)

“Podcast host conducting interviews; author of 'Humor Me' book about daily laughter”

Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse in relationships (criticism, defensiveness, contempt, stonewalling)Conflict resolution through temporary compromise and deeper understandingStress-reducing conversations and empathy-based listening techniques

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How to Be a Better Human · Nov 3, 2025

How to break bad habits (w/ Edith Zimmerman)

“Podcast host conducting interview with Edith Zimmerman about creativity, sobriety, and personal growth”

Sobriety and lifestyle changeCreative practice and disciplineJournaling as artistic process

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How to Be a Better Human · Oct 27, 2025

How to use your muscles — or risk losing them (w/ Bonnie Tsui)

“Host of 'How to Be a Better Human' podcast; interviewed Bonnie Tsui and participated in surfing and workout segments”

Resistance Training and Muscle DevelopmentAge-Related Muscle Loss and OsteopeniaGender Stereotypes in Strength Sports

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