The Ted in Your Head Podcast is hosted by Ted Moreno, Certified Hypnotherapist, High Performance coach and explorer of what is possible. Designed for those on the path of personal transformation, Ted helps his clients release and move past self limiting beliefs, negative programming and bad habits that keep them from health, happiness and success. Join Ted for insights and helpful tips about how to "Take out the head trash, talk to truth to yourself, and transform your mind!"
Every weekday, TED Talks Daily brings you the latest talks in audio. Join host and journalist Elise Hu for thought-provoking ideas on every subject imaginable — from Artificial Intelligence to Zoology, and everything in between — given by the world's leading thinkers and creators. With TED Talks Daily, find some space in your day to change your perspectives, ignite your curiosity, and learn something new.
Every weekday, TED Talks Daily brings you the latest talks in audio. Join host and journalist Elise Hu for thought-provoking ideas on every subject imaginable — from Artificial Intelligence to Zoology, and everything in between — given by the world's leading thinkers and creators. With TED Talks Daily, find some space in your day to change your perspectives, ignite your curiosity, and learn something new.
Living in a city means accepting a certain level of dysfunction: long commutes, noisy streets, underutilized spaces. Carlos Moreno wants to change that. He makes the case for the "15-minute city," where inhabitants have access to all the services they need to live, learn and thrive within their immediate vicinity -- and shares ideas for making urba…
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Why Sunlight is Good for You - Episode 339
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Most people association sunlight with skin cancer. However there are more benefits to sunlight than you might think. TedinYourHead.comBy Ted A. Moreno, C.Ht
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The people who caused the climate crisis aren't the ones who will solve it | Angela Mahecha Adrar
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Corporations and big business have wrecked the environment, but disadvantaged communities living in "sacrifice zones" -- urban areas heavily polluted and poisoned by industry -- are paying the price, says climate justice leader Angela Mahecha Adrar. Explaining why racial and economic justice must be at the center of climate action, she takes us to …
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The people who caused the climate crisis aren't the ones who will solve it | Angela Mahecha Adrar
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Corporations and big business have wrecked the environment, but disadvantaged communities living in "sacrifice zones" -- urban areas heavily polluted and poisoned by industry -- are paying the price, says climate justice leader Angela Mahecha Adrar. Explaining why racial and economic justice must be at the center of climate action, she takes us to …
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Why there's no such thing as objective reality | Greg Anderson
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In the grand scheme of history, modern reality is a bizarre exception when compared to the worlds of ancient, precolonial and Indigenous civilizations, where myths ruled and gods roamed, says historian Greg Anderson. So why do Westerners today think they're right about reality and everybody else is wrong? Anderson tears into the fabric of objective…
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Why there's no such thing as objective reality | Greg Anderson
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In the grand scheme of history, modern reality is a bizarre exception when compared to the worlds of ancient, precolonial and Indigenous civilizations, where myths ruled and gods roamed, says historian Greg Anderson. So why do Westerners today think they're right about reality and everybody else is wrong? Anderson tears into the fabric of objective…
What is the state of your mind in early 2021? Probably the same as everyone else’s. What to do about it?” TedinYourHead.comBy Ted A. Moreno, C.Ht
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You don't need aliens to make history interesting | Sarah Kurnick
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Aliens have invaded ancient history: they've cropped up in humanity's past through popular television and movies, displacing facts with absurd yet commonplace beliefs like "aliens built the pyramids." Archaeologist Sarah Kurnick illustrates why these misconceptions perpetuate racist and xenophobic notions of history and culture -- and demonstrates …
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You don't need aliens to make history interesting | Sarah Kurnick
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Aliens have invaded ancient history: they've cropped up in humanity's past through popular television and movies, displacing facts with absurd yet commonplace beliefs like "aliens built the pyramids." Archaeologist Sarah Kurnick illustrates why these misconceptions perpetuate racist and xenophobic notions of history and culture -- and demonstrates …
The belief that “I’m not enough” is like walking with a ball and chain on your foot. You have the key to let it go. TedinYourHead.comBy Ted A. Moreno, C.Ht
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The US is back in the Paris Agreement. What's next? | John Kerry and Al Gore
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On his first day as president, Joe Biden signed a letter of acceptance that set in motion the 30-day process for the United States to re-join the Paris Agreement on climate. On the day the US returns to the accord, John Kerry, the US Special Envoy for Climate, sits down with Nobel Laureate Al Gore to discuss the make-or-break decade ahead of us. Li…
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The US is back in the Paris Agreement. What's next? | John Kerry and Al Gore
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On his first day as president, Joe Biden signed a letter of acceptance that set in motion the 30-day process for the United States to re-join the Paris Agreement on climate. On the day the US returns to the accord, John Kerry, the US Special Envoy for Climate, sits down with Nobel Laureate Al Gore to discuss the make-or-break decade ahead of us. Li…
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How technology has changed what it's like to be deaf | Rebecca Knill
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"Complete silence is very addictive," says Rebecca Knill, a writer who has cochlear implants that enable her to hear. In this funny, insightful talk, she explores the evolution of assistive listening technology, the outdated way people still respond to deafness and how we can shift our cultural understanding of ability to build a more inclusive wor…
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How technology has changed what it's like to be deaf | Rebecca Knill
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"Complete silence is very addictive," says Rebecca Knill, a writer who has cochlear implants that enable her to hear. In this funny, insightful talk, she explores the evolution of assistive listening technology, the outdated way people still respond to deafness and how we can shift our cultural understanding of ability to build a more inclusive wor…
Childhood trauma can affect our health, our relationships and our jobs. Because of the pain we carry inside, it’s not easy to face our trauma and acknowledge it. But that is the first step towards healing. TedinYourHead.comBy Ted A. Moreno, C.Ht
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How theater weathers wars, outlasts empires and survives pandemics | Cara Greene Epstein
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When catastrophe strikes, art prevails -- and has done so for centuries. In this fascinating talk, writer and director Cara Greene Epstein places the closing of theaters during the coronavirus pandemic in a historical context, exploring how we can use this intermission to imagine a more just, representative and beautiful world, onstage and off.…
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How theater weathers wars, outlasts empires and survives pandemics | Cara Greene Epstein
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When catastrophe strikes, art prevails -- and has done so for centuries. In this fascinating talk, writer and director Cara Greene Epstein places the closing of theaters during the coronavirus pandemic in a historical context, exploring how we can use this intermission to imagine a more just, representative and beautiful world, onstage and off.…
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I let algorithms randomize my life for two years | Max Hawkins
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What if everything in your life was randomized: from the food you ate to the things you did and the places you traveled? Computer scientist Max Hawkins created algorithms to make decisions like these for him -- and got hooked on the experience for two years. He shares how relinquishing choice sent him across the world and opened him up to the beaut…
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I let algorithms randomize my life for two years | Max Hawkins
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What if everything in your life was randomized: from the food you ate to the things you did and the places you traveled? Computer scientist Max Hawkins created algorithms to make decisions like these for him -- and got hooked on the experience for two years. He shares how relinquishing choice sent him across the world and opened him up to the beaut…
Ted in Your Head PodcastWe will meet illness and poor health in this life. The best way to walk with them is to ask “What can I learn from this?”TedinYourHead.comBy Ted A. Moreno, C.Ht
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The political power of being a good neighbor | Michael Tubbs
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Michael Tubbs is the youngest mayor in American history to represent a city with more than 100,000 people -- and his policies are sparking national conversations. In this rousing talk, he shares how growing up amid poverty and violence in Stockton, California shaped his bold vision for change and his commitment to govern as a neighbor, not a politi…
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The political power of being a good neighbor | Michael Tubbs
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Michael Tubbs is the youngest mayor in American history to represent a city with more than 100,000 people -- and his policies are sparking national conversations. In this rousing talk, he shares how growing up amid poverty and violence in Stockton, California shaped his bold vision for change and his commitment to govern as a neighbor, not a politi…
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How to get Motivated to Exercise - Episode 334
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We all know exercise is essential to good mental and physical health, but if you are not in the habit of consistent physical fitness, it can be hard to get started or get back on the fitness train. In this episode, Ted gives you 10 practical steps to make it easier to start doing something. TedinYourHead.com…
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The hidden history found in your teeth | Carolyn Freiwald
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Your teeth carry secrets: centuries of history about your ancestors, from where they lived to what they ate and where they traveled. Bioarchaeologist Carolyn Freiwald traces the story of human migration across the Americas -- from Mayan royalty and Belizean buccaneers to rural Appalachian farmers -- to illustrate what ancient teeth can reveal about…
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The hidden history found in your teeth | Carolyn Freiwald
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Your teeth carry secrets: centuries of history about your ancestors, from where they lived to what they ate and where they traveled. Bioarchaeologist Carolyn Freiwald traces the story of human migration across the Americas -- from Mayan royalty and Belizean buccaneers to rural Appalachian farmers -- to illustrate what ancient teeth can reveal about…
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Technology can't fix inequality -- but training and opportunities could | 'Gbenga Sesan
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Centuries of inequality can't be solved with access to technology alone -- we need to connect people with training and support too, says tech inclusionist 'Gbenga Sesan. Sharing the work behind the Paradigm Initiative, a social enterprise in Nigeria that's empowering young people with digital resources and skills, Sesan details a vision for creatin…
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Technology can't fix inequality -- but training and opportunities could | 'Gbenga Sesan
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Centuries of inequality can't be solved with access to technology alone -- we need to connect people with training and support too, says tech inclusionist 'Gbenga Sesan. Sharing the work behind the Paradigm Initiative, a social enterprise in Nigeria that's empowering young people with digital resources and skills, Sesan details a vision for creatin…
Make no mistake about it, what you eat will impact how you feel. Ted talks about the relationship between what you eat and how you feel. TedinYourHead.comBy Ted A. Moreno, C.Ht
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Community-powered solutions to the climate crisis | Rahwa Ghirmatzion and Zelalem Adefris
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Climate change is the epic challenge of our lives, and community leaders like Rahwa Ghirmatzion and Zelalem Adefris are already working on sustainable, resilient solutions. Through their organizations in Buffalo and Miami, they're focused on durable, affordable housing for under-resourced communities, the most vulnerable to the instability of clima…
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Community-powered solutions to the climate crisis | Rahwa Ghirmatzion and Zelalem Adefris
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Climate change is the epic challenge of our lives, and community leaders like Rahwa Ghirmatzion and Zelalem Adefris are already working on sustainable, resilient solutions. Through their organizations in Buffalo and Miami, they're focused on durable, affordable housing for under-resourced communities, the most vulnerable to the instability of clima…
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The promise of quantum computers | Matt Langione
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What if tiny microparticles could help us solve the world's biggest problems in a matter of minutes? That's the promise -- and magic -- of quantum computers, says Matt Langione. Speaking next to an actual IBM quantum computer, he explains how these machines solve complex challenges like developing vaccines and calculating financial risk in an entir…
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The promise of quantum computers | Matt Langione
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What if tiny microparticles could help us solve the world's biggest problems in a matter of minutes? That's the promise -- and magic -- of quantum computers, says Matt Langione. Speaking next to an actual IBM quantum computer, he explains how these machines solve complex challenges like developing vaccines and calculating financial risk in an entir…
Ted shares an article he read: titled “Parting the Clouds, Charles Raison on New Treatments for Depression.” TedinYourHead.comBy Ted A. Moreno, C.Ht
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A concrete idea to reduce carbon emissions | Karen Scrivener
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Concrete is the second most-used substance on Earth (behind water), and it's responsible for eight percent of the world's carbon footprint. Cement researcher Karen Scrivener shares the research behind a pioneering new kind of cement known as LC3, which could slash carbon emissions from this crucial building material by 40 percent, if adopted at sca…
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A concrete idea to reduce carbon emissions | Karen Scrivener
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Concrete is the second most-used substance on Earth (behind water), and it's responsible for eight percent of the world's carbon footprint. Cement researcher Karen Scrivener shares the research behind a pioneering new kind of cement known as LC3, which could slash carbon emissions from this crucial building material by 40 percent, if adopted at sca…
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How to get everyone to care about a green economy | Angela Francis
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How do you get the environment to the top of everyone's priority list? You can't, says climate advocate Angela Francis -- but you can get them to care about improving their lives. In this pragmatic talk, she shares her playbook for helping even the most skeptical among us see the benefits of a greener economy on their health, wealth and well-being.…
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How to get everyone to care about a green economy | Angela Francis
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How do you get the environment to the top of everyone's priority list? You can't, says climate advocate Angela Francis -- but you can get them to care about improving their lives. In this pragmatic talk, she shares her playbook for helping even the most skeptical among us see the benefits of a greener economy on their health, wealth and well-being.…
Life was given to you and you inherited the stories, the great works of art and the world and everything in in it. This is your life! Own it. TedinYourHead.comBy Ted A. Moreno, C.Ht
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How technology changes our sense of right and wrong | Juan Enriquez
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What drives society's understanding of right and wrong? In this thought-provoking talk, futurist Juan Enriquez offers a historical outlook on what humanity once deemed acceptable -- from human sacrifice and public executions to slavery and eating meat -- and makes a surprising case that exponential advances in technology leads to more ethical behav…
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How technology changes our sense of right and wrong | Juan Enriquez
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What drives society's understanding of right and wrong? In this thought-provoking talk, futurist Juan Enriquez offers a historical outlook on what humanity once deemed acceptable -- from human sacrifice and public executions to slavery and eating meat -- and makes a surprising case that exponential advances in technology leads to more ethical behav…
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The surprising connection between brain injuries and crime | Kim Gorgens
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Here's a shocking statistic: 50 to 80 percent of people in the criminal justice system in the US have had a traumatic brain injury. In the general public, that number is less than five percent. Neuropsychologist Kim Gorgens shares her research into the connection between brain trauma and the behaviors that keep people in the revolving door of crimi…
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The surprising connection between brain injuries and crime | Kim Gorgens
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Here's a shocking statistic: 50 to 80 percent of people in the criminal justice system in the US have had a traumatic brain injury. In the general public, that number is less than five percent. Neuropsychologist Kim Gorgens shares her research into the connection between brain trauma and the behaviors that keep people in the revolving door of crimi…
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How a geospatial nervous system could help us design a better future | Jack Dangermond
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What if we could better understand the world's biggest challenges simply by looking at a map? Jack Dangermond, a pioneer in geographic information system (GIS) technology that powers the digital maps people around the world use every day, speaks with TED technology curator Simone Ross about how his team is building a geospatial nervous system: a gl…
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How a geospatial nervous system could help us design a better future | Jack Dangermond
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What if we could better understand the world's biggest challenges simply by looking at a map? Jack Dangermond, a pioneer in geographic information system (GIS) technology that powers the digital maps people around the world use every day, speaks with TED technology curator Simone Ross about how his team is building a geospatial nervous system: a gl…
You are not deficient. You don’t need love, nor money, nor success, nor status, nor accomplishment. You are already whole and complete. TedinYourHead.comBy Ted A. Moreno, C.Ht
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When the world is burning, is art a waste of time? | R. Alan Brooks
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Is art worth it? "Hell yeah," says graphic novelist R. Alan Brooks -- art has the power to scare dictators, inspire multitudes and change hearts and minds across the world. Reflecting on his journey to become an artist at a time when the world felt like it was burning, Brooks shares how creating something from a place of sincerity and passion can p…
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When the world is burning, is art a waste of time? | R. Alan Brooks
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Is art worth it? "Hell yeah," says graphic novelist R. Alan Brooks -- art has the power to scare dictators, inspire multitudes and change hearts and minds across the world. Reflecting on his journey to become an artist at a time when the world felt like it was burning, Brooks shares how creating something from a place of sincerity and passion can p…
We are human beings, not human doings! It’s all about the being. If you want the Universe to work for you, you’ve got to know how the Universe works. TedinYourHead.comBy Ted A. Moreno, C.Ht
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How to avoid catching prickly emotions from other people | Jessica Woods
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Difficult emotions can get under your skin if you're not careful. Sport and performance consultant Jessica Woods calls this the "jumping cholla effect," inspired by a sneaky kind of cactus that detaches and burrows its spines into unsuspecting passersby. In this empowering talk, she shares four mood-regulating strategies to help you gain self-aware…
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How to avoid catching prickly emotions from other people | Jessica Woods
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Difficult emotions can get under your skin if you're not careful. Sport and performance consultant Jessica Woods calls this the "jumping cholla effect," inspired by a sneaky kind of cactus that detaches and burrows its spines into unsuspecting passersby. In this empowering talk, she shares four mood-regulating strategies to help you gain self-aware…