The body and the brain are inextricably linked. So when we suppress our hardest experiences and emotions, they linger in our bodies and hold more power over us. Befriending our emotions and facing them head-on […]
Visit to get our entire library of TED Talks, transcripts, translations, personalized talk recommendations and more. Trauma and PTSD rewire your brain — especially your memory — and can unearth destructive emotional responses when stirred. […]
Become a member for ad-free videos: This gentle guided meditation for healing anxiety, PTSD, panic & stress, includes diaphragmatic breathing (or belly breathing) that takes you into a relaxed state, after which affirmations for peace […]
We all deal with trauma at some point in life, but the good news is we can address it and come out stronger using the right tools. Since trauma is kept in both the mind […]
Trauma comes in many forms, and it’s something we’re all going to face at one point or another. Though it might seem in the moment that we should push away negative feelings and pretend everything […]
Could psychedelics help us heal from trauma and mental illnesses? Researcher Rick Doblin has spent the past three decades investigating this question, and the results are promising. In this fascinating dive into the science of […]
I often talk about the importance of high-quality restful sleep and getting the right amount when it comes to creating great health. But what about the role of dreaming? You might be surprised to learn […]
As we see the amount of information and technology we have access to growing, we also gain a stronger view of universal human tendencies that are overarching in time and culture. One of those that […]
Current treatments for depression and PTSD only suppress symptoms, if they work at all. What if we could prevent these diseases from developing altogether? Neuroscientist and TED Fellow Rebecca Brachman shares the story of her […]
01:46 – Keira – My spouse (who is a 25 year old transgender-woman MTF) & I are looking for non-animal based/preferably plant-based Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) option for her to take. Looking online there seems […]
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