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The sneaky language tricks cults use to influence you | Amanda Montell

In the age of social media and wellness trends, the comments section is as good as a cult compound, says linguist and cultural commentator Amanda Montell. Using Taylor Swift’s throng of devoted Swifties as her guide, she exposes three sneaky language tactics that cults use to inf ... Show More

28m 2s

Yesterday

3 habits to practice curiosity — and escape your phone | Nayeema Raza

We're so entangled with our devices that online has started to feel more real than IRL, says journalist Nayeema Raza. As screens reshape how we connect and relate, she offers three practical habits to reignite curiosity, restore presence and break free from our phones.(Following ... Show More

22m 4s

Mar 11

The award for best comedy wildlife photo goes to... | Tom Sullam

Where's the best free comedy show in town? Tom Sullam, cofounder of the annual Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards, shares hilarious animal photos that dissolve the distance between humans and nature. The result? A joyful case for caring about what we're at risk of losing.Learn mo ... Show More

14m 53s

Oct 2025

How do you stop caring what others think? A filmmaker and a therapist answer | TED Talks Daily

How do you quit people-pleasing? Internet filmmaker Baron Ryan and family therapist Stephanie R. Yates-Anyabwile unpack the all-too-common fear of rejection and explore the practices necessary to reclaim your ability to finally say “no” and stop caring about what other people thi ... Show More

28m 49s

Sep 2025

How do you rethink how the world works? An entrepreneur and an engineer answer | Yancey Strickler and Jenny Du

What happens when following the “right” path leads you to the “wrong” place? Kickstarter cofounder Yancey Strickler and scientist Jenny Du discuss how they’ve made careers out of rethinking old systems and imagining new ones. They dive into the spark that led to their success — a ... Show More

26m 17s

Oct 2025

What we’re getting wrong about mental health with RaQuel Hopkins

RaQuel Hopkins is a therapist and HR professional whose hot takes on growth and well-being have challenged how many people talk and think about mental health. In this episode, Adam and RaQuel explore how some people use mental health labels as a crutch, discuss ways to expand our ... Show More

33m 53s

Jun 2025

How to speak up — even when you don’t want to | Sarah Crawford-Bohl

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.Learn more about our flagsh ... Show More

14m 54s

Oct 2025

Your relationship expectations could be holding you back | Stephanie R. Yates-Anyabwile (re-release)

What if the secret to a happy relationship isn’t following the rules, but rewriting them? In this refreshing talk, couples therapist Stephanie R. Yates-Anyabwile explores why letting go of traditional societal expectations of romantic relationships — like sharing the same routine ... Show More

10m 56s

Oct 2025

ReThinking: What we’re getting wrong about mental health with RaQuel Hopkins

RaQuel Hopkins is a therapist and HR professional whose hot takes on growth and well-being have challenged how many people talk and think about mental health. In this episode, Adam and RaQuel explore how some people use mental health labels as a crutch, discuss ways to expand our ... Show More

33m 53s

Feb 2022

Why I talk to white supremacists

Vidhya Ramalingam shares the ways she and others are working on intervention strategies to tackle the hate that exists on and offline. This talk was filmed at TEDxLondonWomen. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth ... Show More

10m 33s

Sep 2025

How People-Pleasing, Perfectionism, And Burnout Are Actually Trauma Responses With Dr. Thema

What’s really holding you back from the life you want? In this powerful conversation, Emma Grede sits down with Dr. Thema Bryant — psychologist, author, and pastor — to unpack the hidden stories, unresolved trauma, and self-sabotaging patterns that keep us from thriving. Together ... Show More

1h 43m

Jul 2025

Power Expert: How to Outsmart Narcissists & Spot A Liar Instantly! (Robert Greene Interview)

Going to therapy is a sign of strength, not weakness. My sponsor BetterHelp makes therapy simple, with 10% off your first month to help you get started: https://betterhelp.com/jackneelRobert Greene Podcast - Interview With Jack NeelWork with me 1-on-1: https://jackneel.com/callTh ... Show More

1h 36m

Sep 2025

Unpacking Fawning, the Misunderstood Trauma Response with Dr. Ingrid Clayton

<p>We've all heard of fight, flight, and freeze, but what about the fourth F of trauma responses? It's called fawning and we have Dr. Ingrid Clayon join us to discuss what it looks like (leaning in even when you're uncomfortable, needing to please), why we fawn in childhood, rela ... Show More

1h 25m

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