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

An episode of [How to Be a Better Human](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1544098624), 2 Feb 2026, 39 min.

Audio: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/67572b3b2dd88df13220eb3b/e/69656503cfb9d619f8a6065e/media.mp3

How do you quieten the judgmental voice in your head? Educator and entrepreneur Anu Gupta suggests you actually listen to it.Anu joins Chris to discuss the effects of human biases on our psyche and how to combat self-destructive habits by swapping out harmful emotions with constructive thoughts. They also talk about how individuals, when they come together, can create a society that is anchored around a loving, not critical, culture. Featured guest • Follow Anu Gupta on Instagram, LinkedIn, and at anuguptany.com/ Connect with the team • Follow Chris on Instagram and at chrisduffycomedy.com • Buy Chris’ book, Humor Me • Watch How to Be a Better Human videos on YouTube at TEDAudioCollective • Follow TED on X, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and TikTok For the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/BHTranscripts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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