Why you need to get up and move—right now! (w/ Manoush Zomorodi)

Why you need to get up and move—right now! (w/ Manoush Zomorodi)

From How to Be a Better Human by TED

June 8, 2026 · 43 min

About this episode

Manoush Zomorodi discusses the negative effects of prolonged sitting and the benefits of movement.

How long have you been sitting today? If you’re still on the couch or the office chair, then this is your PSA to get up and move! In this episode, Manoush Zomorodi, host of NPR's TED Radio Hour, joins Chris to share the detrimental effects of sitting all day. They talk about the joy of adding more positive interruptions in your life, why going off-camera helps you improve your mind-body connection, and more! Featured guest Follow Manoush Zomorodi on Instagram , LinkedIn , and at https://www.manoushz.com/ Subscribe to Manoush Minutes on Substack Buy her book Body Electric 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.

People in this episode

Host: Chris

Guest: Manoush Zomorodi

Topics covered

  • movement
  • health
  • mind-body connection
  • sitting
  • positive interruptions

Keywords

  • sitting
  • movement
  • health
  • mind-body connection
  • positive interruptions

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NPR, TED, Substack

Products: Body Electric

Books & works: Humor Me

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