
Relationship scientists Julie and John Gottman explain how the way couples handle conflict can predict their relationship's future. They demonstrate how to transform arguments into opportunities for deeper connection and understanding.

Why do so many people minimize their own pain by saying, “It wasn’t that bad”? In this honest and reflective talk, Niaomi S. MoShier explores the ways people often downplay difficult experiences in order to move forward, protect others, or avoid confronting deeper emotional wounds. While these word

The speech explains how childhood trauma shapes our behavior and sense of self. It talks about how trauma affects the brain's reactions to the world and can influence us long into adulthood. While we can’t change the past, we can understand our behaviors, stop judging ourselves and others, and choos

O que resta quando a lama leva o teto, as fotos e a segurança? Nesta talk profunda e necessária, Ariel Pontes nos convida a olhar para o que as câmeras não registram: as cicatrizes invisíveis do trauma. Ariel reconstrói o cenário das tragédias socioambientais em Petrópolis sob a ótica da saúde menta

In this talk, Adam Zobian and Matthew Mikula address the growing issue of gambling exposure and addiction risk among prepubescent and high school–aged males. Citing research that found 22% of male high school students reported engaging in illegal gambling in 2022, they examine how early involvement

No amount of wealth or success can replace good mental health. This talk explores why mental well-being is essential for balancing life, navigating trauma, and managing challenging relationships. Drawing on personal insights and practical strategies, the speaker shows how nurturing mental health emp

Chineye (Chi) Anako explores how trauma lives within us, not just emotionally but biologically, through the concept known as "weathering". Drawing from her work as a public health practitioner, she will discuss how chronic stress, violence and grief shape our health. The Weight We Carry is a call to

What if the answer to your deepest emotional pain isn't in a prescription, but in a paintbrush, a song, or a sketch? The speaker asks how many of us have carried heartbreak and burnout while "still kept smiling and showing up like everything was okay", feeling disconnected and "hollow inside". Nyanz

Is stress a burden or a source of strength? Dr. Sanjay Behari offers a universal toolkit for navigating high-stress environments, breaking his advice down into eight actionable mantras. His session covers three key segments: handling surgical crises, the dangers of procrastination, and neurological

Imagine your brain as a dirt road filled with deep ruts—entrenched patterns of negative thoughts, depression, or addiction that feel impossible to escape. For decades, we have struggled to smooth those roads, but a new frontier in medicine is emerging. This talk explores the cutting-edge science of

Most of us want to connect, but the words we reach for can sometimes push people away. In this TEDx talk, Xander Peer Keller shares how a simple shift in language can change everything — especially for those of us living with chronic illness. Through humor, story, and lived experience, Xander reveal

How Trauma infomred de-stressed societies build better future Mariam Khan is the founder and CEO of NeuroNurture, Pakistan’s first dedicated mindset and behavior-change coaching and consultancy firm. With over 17 years of experience in human behavior, organizational culture, and personal developmen