How to Be a Better Human

How to make generosity contagious (w/ Chris Anderson)

29 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve ever opened up social media in the hopes that it would cheer you up only for it to leave...

Why you should start thinking about death (w/ Alua Arthur)

22 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There’s a saying about two things that are inevitable in this world, and Alua Arthur wants to help...

How to think critically about history -- and why it matters (w/ David Ikard) (Re-release)

15 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever recalled a story only to have someone point out "that's not how it went"? Well, what h...

Re-release: How to lead a happier, more fulfilling life (with Dr. Robert Waldinger)

25 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What makes YOU happy? Dr. Robert Waldinger is the director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development...

Re-release: How learning about indigenous foods can open up your worldview (with Sean Sherman)

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What’s your favorite dish — and what culture originated that recipe? Whether you’re thinking a...

Lessons from 102-year-old swimmer Maurine Kornfeld

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Maurine “Mighty Mo'' Kornfeld will soon turn 102 years old, and most days, you can catch her doing...

What do our guests do to be better humans?

30 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This show is all about growth – and it’s always inspiring to know that the amazing guests we bri...

The perks of listening to the sounds of the world (w/ Dallas Taylor)

23 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Keyboard and mouse clicks, the song of an ice cream truck, a neighbor’s yapping dog – what kind ...

How comedy helps us deal with hard truths (w/ Roy Wood Jr.)

16 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There’s a saying that comedy is tragedy plus time. Perhaps that’s why some of our biggest proble...

How to solve your problems through drawing (w/ Liana Finck)

09 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Liana Finck’s cartoons explore life’s big predicaments: what to make for dinner, how to leave a ...

Why you should try birding (w/ Christian Cooper)

02 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you ask Christian Cooper, a science writer, editor, and the host of the show “Extraordinary Bir...

How do I know what my future self wants? (w/ Shankar Vedantam)

25 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How well would you say you know yourself? Do you feel like the same person you were 10 years ago? To...

How to build better relationships between kids, parents, and ourselves (w/ Dr. Becky Kennedy)

18 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

One of the most important things that humans do is learning how to relate – to ourselves, one anot...

What vision loss helped Andrew Leland gain

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When he was a teenager, Andrew Leland was diagnosed with a condition that causes a gradual loss of v...

How labor unions create worker power (w/ Margaret Levi) (Re-release)

04 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If the ongoing television writers' and actors' strikes -- and other labor organizing efforts happeni...

How changing your story can change your life (w/ Lori Gottlieb)

28 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lori Gottlieb believes we all have an inner narrator. In this episode, she explains why the story yo...

Why your brain is an unreliable narrator (w/ Aparna Nancherla)

21 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Impostor syndrome is one of many therapy-speak words that have gone mainstream in the past few years...

How to Love Criticism | WorkLife with Adam Grant

14 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What if you could tell your co-workers what you really think of them? At one of the world’s most s...

Episode 1: The Internet’s First Main Character? | The Redemption of Jar Jar Binks

07 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Redemption of Jar Jar Binks is a new show from the TED Audio Collective, hosted by Dylan Marron....

How To Love Your Face (from Slate's How To!)

31 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is an episode from a podcast we think you'll love. It's called How To! and it's from Slate Podc...

Do we have something to learn from conspiracy theories? (w/ Peter McIndoe)

24 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There was a time when Peter McIndoe might see you on the street and ask: have you ever seen a baby p...

How can art hold space for your pain? (w/ Jessie Reyez)

17 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jessie Reyez isn't afraid to make you cry when you listen to her music. The R&B artist, who was ...

Why we should rethink what mental health means (w/ Sandy Allen)

10 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It feels like talking about mental health, in our workplaces, homes and schools, is not as unusual –...

Fixable: “How do I deal with a communication breakdown?"

03 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is an episode of Fixable, another podcast from the TED Audio Collective hosted by Anne Morriss ...

How to travel without even leaving home (w/ Saleem Reshamwala)

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you’re going somewhere new and exciting for the summer or taking a well-earned staycation,...

Listen to Ten Percent Happier ft. Get Fit Sanely series

25 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you want to live longer, exercise smarter & eat better? Ten Percent Happier has a series of p...

What will you do with your one wild and precious planet? (w/ Bill McKibben)

19 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Most of us get that climate change is a global problem we need to solve, fast. But that can feel inc...

How to embrace – and challenge – the idea of “beauty” (w / Elise Hu)

12 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Humans have always been captivated by beauty, and for almost as long, we’ve been marketed products...

How to be an adult – and how to raise one (w/ Julie Lythcott-Haims)

05 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Whether it’s grades and test scores, cushy jobs or big salaries, our ideas of “success” tend t...

What we can learn from great salespeople (w/ Colin Coggins)

29 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Selling products, ideas or even yourself is a task that can feel daunting, or maybe even a little un...

How to set boundaries and find peace (w/ Nedra Glover Tawwab)

22 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Telling other people what you want – or need – can be a really difficult thing to do! Nedra Glov...

How to dive into your fears (w/ Jill Heinerth)

15 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jill Heinerth is a professional cave diver who faces threats big and small constantly – from dange...

How to stop finding your self-worth through your job (w/ Gloria Chan Packer)

08 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For some of us it’s easy to lose ourselves in our work. But a lack of boundaries between your pers...

The secret to making new friends as an adult (w/ Marisa G. Franco)

01 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Making friends as an adult can feel like a baffling obstacle course. Why was it so much easier to co...

The difference between easy and difficult beauty (w/ Chloe Cooper Jones)

24 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chloe Cooper Jones knows how it feels to be complicit. The critically acclaimed author has moved thr...

ALOK is microdosing creativity and rejecting norms

17 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

ALOK doesn’t quite get the term multihyphenate – but how else to describe the internationally ac...

How to keep house while drowning (w/ KC Davis)

10 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s face it: if chores were fun, they probably wouldn’t be called that. Because for most peopl...

Fixable: Kelli - “How do I deal with a communication breakdown?

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kelli is a nurse at a leading teaching hospital where communication issues are not only leading to r...

Stephen Satterfield wants his meals to match his ideals

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Stephen Satterfield, the host of Netflix docu-series “High on the Hog: How African American Cuisin...

Julissa Arce on why success isn’t worth her assimilation

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When do you feel like you've reached "success"? Julissa Arce is an acclaimed social justice advocate...

Why Kim Scott thinks you need to ask for feedback

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You know what they say about unsolicited advice (don’t give it!) but when it comes to SOLICITED fe...

Cord Jefferson's creativity is fueled by mental health

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Television writer Cord Jefferson has written for the kind of shows that crack hearts open. From The ...

Anne Helen Petersen on changing your relationship to work and the guardrails that can prevent burnout

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What does "burnout" even mean anymore? If you're asking yourself this question, you've come to the r...

Pardon the Interruption… But Did Sports Debate Shows Change the World?

20 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

From risky snowboard halfpipe runs, to 400m sprints where every second counts, to high-stakes archer...

Why love –and therapy– means going in a direction you don’t yet know (w/ Dr. Orna Guralnik)

13 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In her critically acclaimed Showtime docuseries, Couples Therapy, clinical psychologist and psychoan...

Jody Avirgan learned everything from sports

06 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to sports, it might seem like there are two kinds of people. Those who are religious a...

Andrew Marantz doesn’t want you to give up on the internet

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The internet can be a wonderful, but also a terribly unpleasant place. Andrew Marantz knows this wel...

The science of happiness (w/ Laurie Santos)

23 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The phrase “comparison is the thief of joy” might be the kind of cliche that makes you roll your...

How to care for the people who take care of us (w/ Ai-jen Poo)

16 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Activist, and MacArthur Genius, Ai-jen Poo believes that caring for others is one of the fundamental...

There is no “grief starter pack” (w/ Michael Cruz Kayne)

09 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There’s one thing that connects all living beings – an experience so profound yet so common. Tod...

You can do better than a New Year’s resolution (w/ Gretchen Rubin)

02 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Why do so many of us wait until a new calendar year to start setting our goals? For today’s guest,...

How to answer your biggest questions—with data (w/ Mona Chalabi)

28 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Whenever we have a question – about ourselves or the world around us – it can be helpful to visu...

How to have curious conversations in dangerously divided times (w/ Mónica Guzmán)

21 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When was the last time you really connected with someone who disagrees with you? Or saw a post on so...

How to take charge of your money (w/ Wendy De La Rosa)

14 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We hardly ever talk openly about our money. Today’s guest Wendy De La Rosa thinks that’s a costl...

How free solo climber Alex Honnold faces fear | ReThinking with Adam Grant

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In 2017, Alex Honnold did what even the world’s best rock climbers thought was impossible. He clim...

How labor unions create worker power (w/ Margaret Levi)

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We don't know about you, but we are fans of weekends. And social security. And health insurance. And...

How to stand up for what you believe in (w/ Luvvie Ajayi Jones)

24 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Most positive change starts with a challenge to the status quo. But going against the current and sp...

How to tell your authentic story (with Noor Tagouri)

17 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you remember a time you ACTUALLY felt represented in pop culture? For Libyan American journalist ...

How to get workplace gender equity now (with Sara Sanford)

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There are more opportunities for women in the workplace today than there ever have been. But with st...

How to have great sex (with Siphumeze Khundayi and Tiffany Mugo)

03 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sex is a normal part of human life, but it can also get complicated–whether you’re having it or ...

TED Tech: Why people and AI make good business partners | Shervin Khodabandeh

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when the data-driven capabilities of AI are combined with human creativity and ingenuit...

How to be perfect (with Michael Schur)

19 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Humans face ethical dilemmas big and small every day: Which product is the most sustainable? Can you...

How to get motivated - by losing?! (with Monica Wadhwa)

12 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve ever daydreamed o standing at an Olympic podium or delivering a big award speech, you pr...

How to be okay when things are not okay (w/ Mollie West Duffy and Liz Fosslien)

05 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Humans: we've got Big Feelings. From happiness to regret, delight to frustration, we all experience ...

How to embrace rejection (with Jia Jiang)

29 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We experience rejection all the time–in job interviews, while dating, when pitching a story or eve...

How to let go of being a "good" person (with Dolly Chugh)

22 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Most of us want to be good people–but what even makes a person “good?” And is our fixation on ...

The TED Interview: How to predict the future with Jane McGonigal

15 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Future forecaster and game designer Jane McGonigal ran a social simulation game in 2008 that had pla...

How do you approach gender as a parent? (with LB Hannahs)

08 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Thinking and talking about gender is complex for anyone, and for some people it’s a frequent conve...

How to make transformative ideas happen (with Frans Johansson)

01 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You often hear that “there are no bad ideas” when brainstorming–but why is that? In those inst...

How to discover your humanity… through math? (with Francis Su)

25 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Every day, we humans do math. Whether we are obsessed with a logic puzzle on our smartphones or even...

How to find your voice (with Greta Morgan)

18 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What would happen if the thing that defined you disappeared overnight? Whether it’s our job, our a...

How to make yourself more human in an automated world (with Kevin Roose)

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Humans can have a complex relationship with technology: tools like smartphones make our lives easier...

How to Find the Comedy in A Messed-Up World (with Maeve Higgins)

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On a list of the least funny topics imaginable, the global refugee crisis, border disputes, and ques...

How to unite people through art (with JR)

27 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Art can move us in deep, meaningful ways. A beautiful song, a good book, or a great film can change ...

Body Stuff: Do you really need 8 hours of sleep?

30 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We all know a good night’s sleep is essential, but for many people, sleeping well (or falling asle...

How To Pitch Your Best Ideas | WorkLife with Adam Grant

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Great pitches can seem like genius or magic. But you don’t have to be a great salesperson to give ...

How to talk to a colleague who offended you

21 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dionna and Denise had a professional relationship that mostly worked–until it didn’t. After a st...

How to find gratitude everyday

20 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As the year draws to a close and the collective mood turns reflective, we asked you—our listeners—...

How creating space for joy can build resilience (with Miracle Jones)

13 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

With all the terrible things happening in the world lately, does the idea of maintaining a spark of ...

How to nurture your “emotional agility” (with Susan David)

06 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you’re the kind of person who “gets in their feels” or you’re more the type to sweep...

How to enrich your everyday life with poetry (with Sarah Kay)

29 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Roses are red, violets are blue, has poetry ever been intimidating for you? For many people, this ar...

How thinking critically about history shapes our future (with David Ikard)

22 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Can you think of a time when you told a story and remembered it...wrong? Perhaps you forgot a small ...

How to co-parent as allies, not adversaries (with Ebony Roberts)

15 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When you think of your home or your childhood, what comes to mind? Did you feel cared for and loved?...

How to find health information you can trust (with Dr. Jen Gunter)

08 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

While technology and the internet have made accessing information easier than ever, how can we disce...

How practicing curiosity could help the world around you (with Joe Hanson)

01 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered why there are seven days in a week? Or, why glaciers are blue—or what color...

Am I Normal? with Mona Chalabi: How many friends do I need?

25 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Time with friends just isn’t the same with a screen in between you. That’s a struggle many have ...

How to be a better steward of the environment

18 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If there’s one thing that connects all humans, it’s that everything we walk on, breathe, drink, ...

How to find the humor in everyday life (with Jo Firestone)

11 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When was the last time you really, really laughed? For some people, laughter comes easily and anythi...

How engaging with the natural world benefits you-- and science (with Mary Ellen Hannibal)

04 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When you think of a scientist, do you think of a person in a lab coat? How about a teenager with a s...

How to tap into your self-awareness-- and why it even matters (with Tasha Eurich)

27 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine someone just pointed out you have something stuck in your teeth. A comment like that would p...

How to have conversations with people who hate you? (with Dylan Marron)

20 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you are online and especially if you're on social media, it’s likely you’ve engaged with peop...

How to future-proof your career? (with Dorie Clark)

13 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hustle culture, burnout, “toxic productivity.” Does today’s fast-paced world ever leave you fe...

How humility and bravery can help your career

06 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Whether they are academics, designers, medical professionals, or anything in between, our guests are...

Design Matters with Debbie Millman: Celebrating Pride

30 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alison Bechdel. Eileen Myles. Kenny Fries. Saeed Jones. Four icons reflect on their journeys in this...

TED Climate: What happens to the plastic you throw away?

23 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Plastic is everywhere. We know we should cut down on it where we can, but is plastic ever the answer...

Science of Happiness: Scheduling Time to Feel Awe

16 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Feeling awe can boost your mood and make you feel more connected with others. Comedian Chris Duffy l...