Empowerment is the New Therapy | Dr. Shraboni Bhattacharya D’Souza | TEDxYouth@JNS
In this talk, Dr. Shraboni revisits earlier notions and approaches to therapy, offering a fresh perspective rooted in empowerment, discovery, and strength—showcasing how the right guidance can truly transform the therapeutic experience. Dr. Shraboni Bhattacharya D’Souza, is a highly regarded psycho
El ingrediente no tan secreto de la felicidad | Margarita Tarragona | TEDxITAM
La Dra. Margarita Tarragona nos comparte algunos de los ingredientes no tan secretos para llevar una vida más plena y feliz. Egresada de psicología de la Universidad Iberoamericana, estudió una maestría en psicología en la Universidad de Chicago y una doctorado en la misma. Se desempeña como preside
Psychedelics of Mice, Men, and Bulldozers | Paul Hutson | TEDxLake Geneva
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
Why don't dating apps work better? | Joanna Montgomery | TEDxSt Albans
In this thought-provoking TEDx talk, technologist Joanna Montgomery explores how our obsession with optimisation and technology is changing the way we love and connect. Joanna examines our obsession with hacking and optimising everything, from sleep and exercise to love itself. She asks whether this
6 ways to talk about taboo topics | Abigail Hall | TEDxBayshore Blvd
Abigail Hall discusses the importance of navigating tough conversations around divisive topics like pornography, the death penalty, and abortion with confidence and curiosity. She shares six economic ideas that can help us engage more productively, scrutinize our own beliefs, and model the behavior
What to say to someone with a chronic illness | Xander Keller | TEDxCherryCreekHS
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
When the Future Belongs to the Margins | Marsha Maxwell | TEDxAtlanta Intl School Youth
What if the very systems meant to help young people are actually the ones holding them back? Marsha challenges the traditional idea of recovery as a return to a broken baseline. By reframing survival strategies as entrepreneurial strengths, her talk reveals how youth from marginalized communities ar
Listening to Ballo: Learning from Stray Dogs in Sri Lanka | Noah Kim | TEDxAtlanta Intl School Youth
We call dogs "man's best friend," so why do millions of them have no friends at all? For Noah, this question became deeply personal after a heartbreaking childhood encounter. He explores the stark contrast between our professed love for animals and the reality of their suffering, arguing that their
Reclaiming Faith: The Algorithm of Hope | Bushra Amiwala | TEDxUofIChicago
NOTE FROM TED: This talk only represents the speaker’s personal views and understanding of religion, spirituality, and the brain. We've flagged this talk because it falls outside the content guidelines TED gives TEDx organizers. TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines w
Why your body shape doesn't define athletic abilities | Dominique Condo | TEDxDeakin Uni Melbourne
How do body image pressures affect female athletes, their performance, and their wellbeing? In this powerful TEDx talk, Dr Dominique Condo — sports nutritionist and senior lecturer at Deakin University in Melbourne, Australia — explores the hidden impact of body image in sport and why so many women
The Missing Ingredient in AI No One Is Talking About | Disleve Kanku | TEDxBoston
Everyone is talking about Artificial Intelligence, its breakthroughs, its dangers, its potential. But beneath the headlines, there’s one crucial element almost no one is addressing… and without it, AI will fail us. In this talk, Disleve Kanku reveals the “missing ingredient” that can transform AI fr
How Curiosity Becomes Impact | Lonnie Johnson | TEDxBoston
Curiosity is powerful—but perseverance is what turns curiosity into impact. In this talk, inventor and engineer Lonnie Johnson traces an extraordinary journey that spans nuclear engineering, deep-space missions, breakthrough consumer inventions, and clean energy innovation. From safeguarding spacec
Putting the Being Back in the Human Being: A Spoken Word Poem | Sian Flanagan | TEDxWest Vancouver
In a world consumed by productivity and performance, Sian Flanagan invites us to rediscover the forgotten art of being. Through a fusion of spoken word, sound, and visual storytelling, she guides audiences on a journey from the head to the heart awakening presence, creativity, and connection. Both p
From Curiosity to Culture: Creating With AI Instead of Fearing It | Willonius Hatcher | TEDxBoston
Artificial intelligence is often framed as a threat—but what if it’s an invitation? In this talk, comedian, creator, and cultural technologist Willonius Hatcher shares how curiosity, experimentation, and bold action led him to create BBL Drizzy—a viral AI-generated song that reshaped conversations
Can we find humor in human rights? | Véronique Lerch | TEDxNoVA
How humor can be used as a powerful tool to communicate, promote, and defend human rights Véronique Lerch is an international human rights consultant with a refreshing vision: to reimagine advocacy and create real social change. Refusing to be limited by traditional approaches, she once designed a
Unlearning the I – Can Esocentrism cure Narcissism? | Nancy Mallerou | TEDxDereeACG
In an era that celebrates self-esteem, constant validation, and digital performance, this talk challenges the idea that we are all meant to feel special all the time. Drawing on decades of experience observing human behavior, the speaker explores how modern parenting, therapy culture, and social med
The Power of the Pivot | Karama Neal, PhD | TEDxRochester
Dr. Neal invites us to reflect on how we discover purpose, pace, and promise when opportunities enter our lives. Whether anticipated or unexpected, the pivot asks us to move with honesty—gathering wisdom from where we’ve been—so we can move forward with clarity, intention, and courage. In the spirit
You're not broken | Michael Krasner, MD | TEDxRochester
Physician and mindfulness pioneer Dr. Michael Krasner invites us to reconsider what it means to be whole. His message is an offering: that each of us is already whole, not despite our brokenness, but through it Michael Krasner, MD, FACP, is Co-Chief Medical Officer and Vice President of Education a
The Cost of Inconvenience | Andrea Holland | TEDxRochester
Andrea explores how we often choose convenience at the expense of ourselves, our families, and our communities. She invites us to consider the true cost of being convenient—and how embracing a bit of inconvenience can unlock deeper gifts, hidden talents, and more authentic ways of showing up. Andrea
How AI Companions Are Destroying Human Intimacy | Angela Ivy Leong | TEDxWest Vancouver
AIn her talk, sex & relationship therapist Angela Ivy Leong examines how AI companions are reshaping intimacy and what we risk as artificial intelligence replaces human relationships. Blending neuroscience, somatic therapy, and clinical insights, she reveals why only flesh-and-blood connection creat
Beyond Screens: The Hidden Emotions Behind Teen Gaming | Rinku Jain | TEDxSeasonsStreetWomen
Have you ever called your teen for dinner and they didn’t even look up from the screen? You’re not alone. In this heartfelt and insightful talk, Rinku Jain, psychologist, holistic counsellor, and founder of Solace – Empowering Minds, shares real-life stories from her two decades of working with stud