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Ever had a hard time doing daily household tasks -- cooking, cleaning, laundry -- and felt like a terrible person for struggling in the first place? Therapist KC Davis is here to flip that negative internalized script with a simple yet perspective-shifting fact that may change your approach to life. Learn a gentler, more practical approach to mental health as Davis shares hard-won wisdom and helpful shortcuts on how to get by when you feel like you've barely got it together. This episode origina...
Burnout shouldn’t be the price of success, but setting boundaries at work is easier said than done. Tarveen Forrester, who oversees workplace culture at Kickstarter, shares practical strategies for protecting your time and cultivating “sustainable ambition,” so you can crush your goals — without letting them crush you. This episode originally aired in 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What stops you from speaking up when it matters most? Healthcare leader Sarah Crawford-Bohl offers a practical, compassionate framework to have difficult conversations with clarity and heart — and shows how it can lead to stronger teams and real impact. This episode originally aired in 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Don't second-guess what "distracts" you, says actor-producer Yara Shahidi; that's your curiosity coming through. The star of hit shows like "black-ish" and "grown-ish" tells how she learned to spot clues to her own future — and how you can, too. This episode originally aired in 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In a talk packed with wry wisdom, pop culture queen Bevy Smith shares hard-earned lessons about authenticity, confidence, mature success and why, if you put in the work, "life gets greater later." This episode originally aired in 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Luvvie Ajayi Jones isn't afraid to speak her mind or to be the one dissenting voice in a crowd, and neither should you. "Your silence serves no one," says the writer, activist and self-proclaimed professional troublemaker. In this bright, uplifting talk, Ajayi Jones shares three questions to ask yourself if you're teetering on the edge of speaking up or quieting down -- and encourages all of us to get a little more comfortable with being uncomfortable. This episode originally aired in 2018. Host...
In athletics, in business, in life, everyone sets goals. But that's not the way to excel, according to former NFL player Emmanuel Acho, now an author and TV sports analyst. Here's what he says to do instead. This episode originally aired in 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Profit, money, shareholders: these are the priorities of most companies today. But at what cost? In an appeal to corporate leaders worldwide, Chobani founder Hamdi Ulukaya calls for an end to the business playbook of the past -- and shares his vision for a new, "anti-CEO playbook" that prioritizes people over profits. "This is the difference between profit and true wealth," he says. This episode originally aired in 2020. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Everyone loses their temper from time to time — but the stakes are dizzyingly high when the focus of your fury is your own child. Clinical psychologist and renowned parenting whisperer Becky Kennedy is here to help. Not only does she have practical advice to help parents manage the guilt and shame of their not-so-great moments but she also models the types of conversations you can have to be a better parent. (Hint: this works in all other relationships too.) Bottom line? It's never too late to r...
No two people taste wine the same way, and science is starting to show us why. Sensory scientist Qian Janice Wang explores why experts and beginners experience complexity so differently — revealing that what makes a wine great may have less to do with what's in the glass and more to do with what's happening in your brain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What does Parkinson's smell like? Ask nurse Joy Milne. Born with a hypersensitive nose, she spent a lifetime learning to recognize diseases through their scents. When she smelled Parkinson's on her husband years before his diagnosis, she decided to put her gift to the test. Today, her extraordinary nose has been translated into a non-invasive test — helping researchers diagnose what was right under their noses all along. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Tenelle Porter’s job is to study humility. Specifically, intellectual humility, the idea that we might be wrong or mistaken about some of our beliefs. Tenelle talks with Chris about why she thinks intellectual humility is so important, how to cultivate it, and why it’s the missing piece in so many conversations these days. Whether it’s in politics, academia or social media, Tenelle argues discovering you are wrong doesn’t have to be a painful realization, rather it can lead to positive discovery...
Cherry blossoms and rainbows, bubbles and googly eyes: Why do some things seem to create such universal joy? In this captivating talk, Ingrid Fetell Lee reveals the surprisingly tangible roots of joy and shows how we all can find -- and create -- more of it in the world around us. This episode originally aired in May 2018. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
You're about to hear the sounds of several different creatures — from the voice of one single musician. In a spellbinding talk and performance, singer Snow Raven mimics the hoot of an owl, the grumble of a bear, the howl of a wolf and more. This episode originally aired in November 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tech humanist Stephen Remedios recounts creating DaddyGPT, an AI clone designed to handle his children's requests, only for them to prefer the bot over him. This personal experiment highlights the hidden costs of outsourcing our humanity and the dangers of prioritizing speed and efficiency over genuine connection. He concludes with crucial questions for ethical AI use, emphasizing that messy, flawed human presence is ultimately irreplaceable.
Axios CEO Jim VandeHei outlines five simple yet powerful ways to take control of your life, shifting focus from external uncontrollables to internal mastery. Drawing from his journey from an "unremarkable" 20-year-old to a successful entrepreneur, he emphasizes controlling your day, reactions, reality, how you're perceived, and ultimately, your destiny. VandeHei provides actionable steps and personal anecdotes, encouraging listeners to embrace the mantra "You Control You" to build a life of purpose and pride.
In a re-released talk for International Transgender Day of Visibility, fashion model Geena Rocero recounts her deeply personal journey of becoming who she always knew she was, having been assigned 'boy' at birth. She shares her childhood self-discovery, navigating a secret life in the fashion world, and her decision to publicly embrace her truth. Rocero highlights the challenges faced by the transgender community, emphasizing the importance of acceptance, support, and creating space for self-identification.
Stress is contagious — but so is calm. Psychologist Jenny Taitz explains why one stressful moment tends to snowball into the next, and shares small, immediate resets you can practice anywhere to break the spiral before it starts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
When an organization lays people off , those who remain are often left scrambling to find their footing – and hold other people up – in an environment that no longer feels stable. In the wake of ongoing tech layoffs and the Trump administration’s efforts to reshape the public sector, Anne and Frances are back with a new Unsolicited Advice segment to set the record straight about what layoffs mean for an organization — and the responsibility leaders have to own what went wrong. Hosted on Acast. S...
Finance doesn't have to feel like a foreign language. Wall Street trader-turned-financial educator Vivian Tu helps millions of people make sense of money, breaking down complex concepts into everyday terms you can understand. She shares how she broke free from the stress of living paycheck to paycheck — and explores how we can shift power structures to give everyone a real shot at building wealth. (Following the talk, Elise Hu, host of TED Talks Daily, interviews Tu on why financial literacy isn...
Design consultant Virginia Santy set out to create an office space built specifically for women, flipping the script on the subtle (and not-so-subtle) ways that workplaces and cities still fail them. The results were striking: greater productivity, deeper collaboration and an environment where women felt genuinely valued, leading her to ask a simple question: What would the world look like if we designed with women in mind? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
When monarch butterflies migrate, they produce one of the most iconic wildlife spectacles in the world — and provide us with an important indicator of ecological health, says photographer Jaime Rojo. Telling a story about our relationship to the natural world, he shares his experience photographing these mesmerizing insects deep in their remote mountain habitats in Mexico, diving into the latest research into the mysteries of their multi-thousand-mile journey and sharing how each of us can join ...
During his TED Talk, comedian Mike Albo stages a surprise call from his bank to verify suspicious activity. This comedic premise quickly turns into a deeply personal and often uncomfortable exposé of his recent transactions, revealing everything from online dating subscriptions to emotional movie nights and wine purchases. The talk highlights how thoroughly our digital data reflects our inner lives and anxieties, offering a humorous yet touching commentary on modern privacy and self-awareness in the digital age.
In a world where design trends are quietly converging — same color palettes, same typography, same illustration styles — how do you make work that actually looks different? Designer and TED Fellow Lope Gutierrez-Ruiz distills his answer into three sharp, counterintuitive ideas, ticking through his studio's own funky creations to show how you can make things that stand out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Covering global war stories can be hard and thankless — but it's critical work if the rest of us are to understand what's really going on in the world. For nearly two decades, journalist Jane Ferguson has reported on hostilities across Africa and the Middle East, and she's witnessed firsthand the changing face of her profession. Via stories of her own experiences at the heart of complex conflicts, she shares fascinating details of how she and other female colleagues have changed the way that new...
For the 20th anniversary of Design Matters, Debbie Millman revisits conversations with renowned poets Eileen Myles, Elizabeth Alexander, Sarah Kay, and Amber Tamblyn. These excerpts reflect on language, identity, memory, and the lived experience that fuels their work. Together, they reveal poetry as an intimate practice that resonates beyond the page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rhonda Ross and Daniel Alexander Jones discuss "emotional sovereignty," highlighting that our inner voice and thoughts, not just circumstances, dictate our feelings. Ross shares her journey from personal crisis to developing a mindset practice, exemplified by stories including a miscarriage and an everyday parenting stress. She then outlines a unique five-step "Tune Your Inner Voice" process, culminating in a personalized "Songtra" to actively reshape one's internal narrative, emphasizing how personal responsibility reverberates for collective well-being.
Author David Larbi recites a poem about the journey toward joy, reminding us of all the ways it can be found: having a conversation with a stranger, tasting the perfect bite of food or enjoying a good stretch. Joy is all around us — you just need to know where to look. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What are you wearing, and why? This is the question that writer and TED Fellow Mitchell S. Jackson asks as he unpacks the six eras of NBA style. Tracing an arc from Bill Russell to Lebron James and beyond, he explores how players use fashion on and off the court to challenge the limits placed upon them — revealing a deeper story about culture, identity and power. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What can happy rats teach us about human joy? Behavioral neuroscientist Kelly Lambert describes how her team trained rats to drive tiny cars to earn treats — and noticed something surprising about how effort and anticipation affect the brain. The experiment opens new questions about how reward, agency and "behaviorceuticals" might help build resilience and support mental health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
