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Throwing Good Parties and Building Community (w/ Priya Parker) | How to Be a Better Human

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January 29, 2025

Many of us are entering the new year with a similar goal — to build community and connect more with others. To kick off season five of How to be a Better Human, a podcast from TED, Priya Parker shares ideas on how to be the host with the most. An expert on building connection, Priya is the author of “The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters.” Whether it’s a book club, wedding, birthday or niche-and-obscurely themed party, Priya and Chris talk about how to create meaningful and fun experiences for all of your guests — including yourself.

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@WillEstate

January 29, 2025 at 5:47 pm

👀

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@MaraReesese

January 29, 2025 at 5:48 pm

Mon copain a essayé de recréer une scène d’un film d’amour où ils s’embrassent sous la pluie. Cela s’est terminé par une glissade sur la chaussée mouillée et un rire hystérique????

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January 29, 2025 at 5:48 pm

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@sooma-ai

January 29, 2025 at 5:57 pm

Priya Parker discusses how to build community and host meaningful gatherings. She shares tips on creating engaging experiences for guests, whether for book clubs, weddings, or themed parties, emphasizing the importance of connection and thoughtful planning.

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@ivannovotny4552

January 29, 2025 at 6:00 pm

Love your makeup. ????

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@ivannovotny4552

January 29, 2025 at 6:00 pm

Love your makeup. 💄

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@Actress_Monica_Biel

January 29, 2025 at 6:15 pm

Sounds like Priya Parker has some amazing insights! Building community is so important, and her tips on hosting can really make a difference in creating memorable experiences for everyone involved. Can’t wait to try some of these ideas out!

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@indyrishisingh

January 29, 2025 at 6:25 pm

Try building community when you dont have lots of money and or property… what if Priya brought this to poor and rural communities..?

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@hiphopheaven

January 29, 2025 at 6:31 pm

I never understood the very late parties/gathering

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@katrink.8740

January 29, 2025 at 7:05 pm

Beautiful talk! Thanks both of you! ❤️????????

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@katrink.8740

January 29, 2025 at 7:05 pm

Beautiful talk! Thanks both of you! ❤️🙏🏼

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@zezezep

January 29, 2025 at 7:40 pm

great subject to discuss

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- @todaycountsshow
  
  January 29, 2025 at 8:53 pm
  
  💙
  
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@todaycountsshow

January 29, 2025 at 8:51 pm

Building community isn’t just about gathering people—it’s about creating spaces where they feel seen, valued, and connected. 💡✨

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@DEVIDASINGALE-u8t

January 29, 2025 at 9:12 pm

Is this for feeling secured? I think the individual and entire humanity as a whole is in need of safety and security.

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@gregbors8364

January 29, 2025 at 9:19 pm

Sadly, this channel is no longer relevant to me… but I was looking to clear out the clutter on my subscription list anyway

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@BonnieShadow33

January 29, 2025 at 10:24 pm

What do you do when you used to belong to a group (but you didn’t create it); you can’t go anymore; you don’t have the money, space or energy to host; and you don’t know of any groups like that one that you *can* go to? 😢

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- @celestialcircledance
  
  January 31, 2025 at 7:14 am
  
  I’m definitely not going to be starting any groups either. Nothing ever lasts forever and time heals all wounds . In the meantime it may be important for you not to put all your eggs in one basket and find other things to do to fill your time and interests .
  
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- @BonnieShadow33
  
  January 31, 2025 at 1:29 pm
  
  @celestialcircledance Well, again, I have a lot of barriers… Most of my interactions are online.
  
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- @celestialcircledance
  
  January 31, 2025 at 3:23 pm
  
  @@BonnieShadow33 Me as well due to time constraints and it is amazing that that option exists !
  
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