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Episodes

Total: 172

At the end of each interview, Chris asks guests: What idea, book, or piece of culture has made you a

Over the course of the podcast, our guests have shared insights for how anyone can be a better human

Listening to your favorite song, going on vacation, chocolate… What makes YOU happy? Today’s guest,

Does it ever feel like you—or someone you know—is always entering a relationship that’s doomed? Acco

Have you ever had a rude co-worker or boss — or have you ever been told that the “jerk” is you? Toda

What do we mean when we call ourselves “allies”? For Dr. Nita Mosby Tyler, being an ally means being

How would you describe your community? And what if the stories you tell have the power to save someo

If you choose to be in a relationship —long or short term— how do you go about picking the right per

Do you remember the first time you used “Google” as a verb? Or a time before there were “selfies”? L

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

When most people think about poop, they think about shame and embarrassment. It’s something they don

When was the last time you got lost in a book? If it’s been a minute, today’s guest might recommend

Roleplaying games and the Marvel universe may be fictional, but they can also teach us a lot about m

After scrolling through your social media feeds, how do you feel? Empowered and connected -- anxious

Can money really buy happiness? Michael Norton is a social science researcher who studies how we fee

In life and work, we have a hard time changing course. When we wind up in a miserable job, a failing

Sometimes it feels like fighting climate change is all about dealing with the many little things we

How did you sleep last night? Whether you sleep next to someone or not, in today’s episode Wendy Tro

Do you volunteer in your community? Don’t feel bad if the answer is no. Whether you are currently in

Humans need to have conversations every day-- at our jobs, in our homes, in government-- so how can