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I've been watching more of these lately - I had fallen out of the habit for a while.
This one is so good I had DD watch it because it talks translates to all areas & relationships in life - we are always coming up against people with inflexible mindsets & this explains it pretty well:
https://www.ted.com/talks/julia_gale...f_you_re_wrong
Perspective is everything, especially when it comes to examining your beliefs. Are you a soldier, prone to defending your viewpoint at all costs -- or a scout, spurred by curiosity? Julia Galef examines the motivations behind these two mindsets and how they shape the way we interpret information, interweaved with a compelling history lesson from 19th-century France. When your steadfast opinions are tested, Galef asks: "What do you most yearn for? Do you yearn to defend your own beliefs or do you yearn to see the world as clearly as you possibly can?"
Anyone else got favorites to share? I was going to bump the old thread but it's sort of outdated with the links no longer working, etc - I figured a new post was in order.
This one is so good I had DD watch it because it talks translates to all areas & relationships in life - we are always coming up against people with inflexible mindsets & this explains it pretty well:
https://www.ted.com/talks/julia_gale...f_you_re_wrong
Perspective is everything, especially when it comes to examining your beliefs. Are you a soldier, prone to defending your viewpoint at all costs -- or a scout, spurred by curiosity? Julia Galef examines the motivations behind these two mindsets and how they shape the way we interpret information, interweaved with a compelling history lesson from 19th-century France. When your steadfast opinions are tested, Galef asks: "What do you most yearn for? Do you yearn to defend your own beliefs or do you yearn to see the world as clearly as you possibly can?"
Anyone else got favorites to share? I was going to bump the old thread but it's sort of outdated with the links no longer working, etc - I figured a new post was in order.
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Irony - as I posted this I got an alert from the app on my phone with today's suggested talk, which seems very apropos for this forum/new members sometimes:
https://www.ted.com/talks/zachary_r_..._disagree_with
We get stronger, not weaker, by engaging with ideas and people we disagree with, says Zachary R. Wood. In an important talk about finding common ground, Wood makes the case that we can build empathy and gain understanding by engaging tactfully and thoughtfully with controversial ideas and unfamiliar perspectives. "Tuning out opposing viewpoints doesn't make them go away," Wood says. "To achieve progress in the face of adversity, we need a genuine commitment to gaining a deeper understanding of humanity."
https://www.ted.com/talks/zachary_r_..._disagree_with
We get stronger, not weaker, by engaging with ideas and people we disagree with, says Zachary R. Wood. In an important talk about finding common ground, Wood makes the case that we can build empathy and gain understanding by engaging tactfully and thoughtfully with controversial ideas and unfamiliar perspectives. "Tuning out opposing viewpoints doesn't make them go away," Wood says. "To achieve progress in the face of adversity, we need a genuine commitment to gaining a deeper understanding of humanity."
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Thanks, FireSprite--will definitely listen to these when I get back from walking w/the dogs. I like to think of myself as a scout rather than a soldier, but I'm sure I'll learn more about that from the talk!
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I tend to agree with you HP. 
This is a favorite I've come back to again & again no matter how many times it makes me cry:
https://www.ted.com/talks/shane_koyc..._and_beautiful
By turn hilarious and haunting, poet Shane Koyczan puts his finger on the pulse of what it's like to be young and … different. "To This Day," his spoken-word poem about bullying, captivated millions as a viral video (created, crowd-source style, by 80 animators). Here, he gives a glorious, live reprise with backstory and violin accompaniment by Hannah Epperson.
This is a favorite I've come back to again & again no matter how many times it makes me cry:
https://www.ted.com/talks/shane_koyc..._and_beautiful
By turn hilarious and haunting, poet Shane Koyczan puts his finger on the pulse of what it's like to be young and … different. "To This Day," his spoken-word poem about bullying, captivated millions as a viral video (created, crowd-source style, by 80 animators). Here, he gives a glorious, live reprise with backstory and violin accompaniment by Hannah Epperson.
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For whatever reason - this one is only available on youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhcJNJbRJ6U
Doctors had given Anita Moorjani just hours to live when she arrived at the hospital in a coma on the morning of February 2nd, 2006. Unable to move as a result of the cancer that had ravaged her body for almost four years, Anita entered another dimension, where she experienced great clarity and understanding of her life and purpose here on earth. She was given a choice of whether to return to life or not, and chose to return to life when she realized that "heaven" is a state and not a place. This subsequently resulted in a remarkable and complete recovery of her health. Anita's riveting talk will inspire you to transform your life by living more authentically, discovering your greatest passions, transcending your deepest fears, and living from a place of pure joy. Her true story will radically alter your current beliefs about yourself, your purpose on earth, your health, your relationships, and your life!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhcJNJbRJ6U
Doctors had given Anita Moorjani just hours to live when she arrived at the hospital in a coma on the morning of February 2nd, 2006. Unable to move as a result of the cancer that had ravaged her body for almost four years, Anita entered another dimension, where she experienced great clarity and understanding of her life and purpose here on earth. She was given a choice of whether to return to life or not, and chose to return to life when she realized that "heaven" is a state and not a place. This subsequently resulted in a remarkable and complete recovery of her health. Anita's riveting talk will inspire you to transform your life by living more authentically, discovering your greatest passions, transcending your deepest fears, and living from a place of pure joy. Her true story will radically alter your current beliefs about yourself, your purpose on earth, your health, your relationships, and your life!
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbWIOfRlTlQ
This is my boss and the founder of The Indigo Road, a prominent restaurant group in the SE, as well as Ben's Friends, the recovery group I lead for restaurant industry folks struggling with alcohol and addiction.
This is my boss and the founder of The Indigo Road, a prominent restaurant group in the SE, as well as Ben's Friends, the recovery group I lead for restaurant industry folks struggling with alcohol and addiction.
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Originally Posted by August252015 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbWIOfRlTlQ
This is my boss and the founder of The Indigo Road, a prominent restaurant group in the SE, as well as Ben's Friends, the recovery group I lead for restaurant industry folks struggling with alcohol and addiction.
This is my boss and the founder of The Indigo Road, a prominent restaurant group in the SE, as well as Ben's Friends, the recovery group I lead for restaurant industry folks struggling with alcohol and addiction.
I also watched this one on Harm Reduction because I really don't know much about it/don't have a well formed opinion on this topic. This theory addresses opioid users & injectable drugs more so than alcohol but it was informative. It's easy to see how they are the "same" problem with different components to be addressed - I don't see this as a viable option for *most* alcoholics, personally:
https://www.ted.com/talks/mark_tynda...tion_treatment
Why do we still think that drug use is a law-enforcement issue? Making drugs illegal does nothing to stop people from using them, says public health expert Mark Tyndall. So, what might work? Tyndall shares community-based research that shows how harm-reduction strategies, like safe-injection sites, are working to address the drug overdose crisis.
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FS, I just listened to the first TED you posted and it is an important one for me. Partly as it applies to myself, but even more so in how it applies to certain people around me. I got some real insights from this, and I need to bear them in mind going forward. Thanks so much!
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Thank you for sharing. I think Oprah has some great podcasts too. For a while, I only listened to entertaining podcasts on my walks as I needed a break from "recovery" work. Now I am moving forward to recovery and discovery. (Heard that on one of her podcasts). I feel recharged to continue working on ME!
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https://www.ted.com/talks/glen_henry...e_dad#t-605942
Glen Henry got his superpowers through fatherhood. After leaving behind a job he hated and a manager he didn't get along with, he went to work for an equally demanding boss: his kids. He shares how he went from thinking he knew it all about being a stay-at-home parent to realizing he knew nothing at all -- and how he's now documenting what he's learned.
Glen Henry got his superpowers through fatherhood. After leaving behind a job he hated and a manager he didn't get along with, he went to work for an equally demanding boss: his kids. He shares how he went from thinking he knew it all about being a stay-at-home parent to realizing he knew nothing at all -- and how he's now documenting what he's learned.
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https://www.ted.com/talks/tracee_ell...imes_of_wisdom
The global collection of women's experiences can no longer be ignored, says actress and activist Tracee Ellis Ross. In a candid, fearless talk, she delivers invitations to a better future to both men and women.
The global collection of women's experiences can no longer be ignored, says actress and activist Tracee Ellis Ross. In a candid, fearless talk, she delivers invitations to a better future to both men and women.
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https://www.ted.com/talks/andy_puddi...indful_minutes
When is the last time you did absolutely nothing for 10 whole minutes? Not texting, talking or even thinking? Mindfulness expert Andy Puddicombe describes the transformative power of doing just that: Refreshing your mind for 10 minutes a day, simply by being mindful and experiencing the present moment. (No need for incense or sitting in uncomfortable positions.)
When is the last time you did absolutely nothing for 10 whole minutes? Not texting, talking or even thinking? Mindfulness expert Andy Puddicombe describes the transformative power of doing just that: Refreshing your mind for 10 minutes a day, simply by being mindful and experiencing the present moment. (No need for incense or sitting in uncomfortable positions.)
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I've been neglecting these because I've been listening to so many new podcasts... but then I ran across the TED podcast from their radio hour on NPR & it reminded me about this resource:
1 - https://www.ted.com/talks/kathryn_schulz_on_being_wrong
Most of us will do anything to avoid being wrong. But what if we're wrong about that? "Wrongologist" Kathryn Schulz makes a compelling case for not just admitting but embracing our fallibility.
This TEDx one is unusual - but Erika Jayne is an incredibly brave woman that I've come to admire greatly for her authenticity & bravery. Her talk speaks to fear even if many of us find her lifestyle difficult to relate to:
2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wv3bPwgHCmk
In this heartfelt discussion about the tangled web of identity, reality star Erika Girardi, discusses how, by her nature, she is soft spoken, sweet and shy. She admits to hiding behind her wealthy husband and prefers to curl up on the couch in her sweatpants above all else. But, as Erika Jayne, the playful over-the-top fantasy character she “created as an art project,” she becomes a blond bombshell for her fans; with major sex appeal and some fiercely outspoken wit. In this sincere and genuine talk, delivered straight from her heart, Erika wrestles with the juxtaposition of her warring identities...and seeks to find peace with who she really is.
3 - https://www.ted.com/talks/moshe_szyf...itten_into_dna
Moshe Szyf is a pioneer in the field of epigenetics, the study of how living things reprogram their genome in response to social factors like stress and lack of food. His research suggests that biochemical signals passed from mothers to offspring tell the child what kind of world they're going to live in, changing the expression of genes. "DNA isn't just a sequence of letters; it's not just a script." Szyf says. "DNA is a dynamic movie in which our experiences are being written."
4 - https://www.ted.com/talks/sangu_dell..._mental_health
When stress got to be too much for TED Fellow Sangu Delle, he had to confront his own deep prejudice: that men shouldn't take care of their mental health. In a personal talk, Delle shares how he learned to handle anxiety in a society that's uncomfortable with emotions. As he says: "Being honest about how we feel doesn't make us weak -- it makes us human."
1 - https://www.ted.com/talks/kathryn_schulz_on_being_wrong
Most of us will do anything to avoid being wrong. But what if we're wrong about that? "Wrongologist" Kathryn Schulz makes a compelling case for not just admitting but embracing our fallibility.
This TEDx one is unusual - but Erika Jayne is an incredibly brave woman that I've come to admire greatly for her authenticity & bravery. Her talk speaks to fear even if many of us find her lifestyle difficult to relate to:
2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wv3bPwgHCmk
In this heartfelt discussion about the tangled web of identity, reality star Erika Girardi, discusses how, by her nature, she is soft spoken, sweet and shy. She admits to hiding behind her wealthy husband and prefers to curl up on the couch in her sweatpants above all else. But, as Erika Jayne, the playful over-the-top fantasy character she “created as an art project,” she becomes a blond bombshell for her fans; with major sex appeal and some fiercely outspoken wit. In this sincere and genuine talk, delivered straight from her heart, Erika wrestles with the juxtaposition of her warring identities...and seeks to find peace with who she really is.
3 - https://www.ted.com/talks/moshe_szyf...itten_into_dna
Moshe Szyf is a pioneer in the field of epigenetics, the study of how living things reprogram their genome in response to social factors like stress and lack of food. His research suggests that biochemical signals passed from mothers to offspring tell the child what kind of world they're going to live in, changing the expression of genes. "DNA isn't just a sequence of letters; it's not just a script." Szyf says. "DNA is a dynamic movie in which our experiences are being written."
4 - https://www.ted.com/talks/sangu_dell..._mental_health
When stress got to be too much for TED Fellow Sangu Delle, he had to confront his own deep prejudice: that men shouldn't take care of their mental health. In a personal talk, Delle shares how he learned to handle anxiety in a society that's uncomfortable with emotions. As he says: "Being honest about how we feel doesn't make us weak -- it makes us human."
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Another (odd for me) thing I've been listening to that you might enjoy honey - is Nora McInerny's podcast, "Terrible, Thanks for Asking". (I use Spotify)
It can be a little depressing only because the content is about dealing with challenges, but I adore the REALNESS of it - how sometimes the answer to "how are you?" IS, "Terrible, thanks for asking". And it actually helps me at times to touch deeper empathy, compassion & even things like grief.
One of my favorite episodes is called, "Don't Should Yourself".
http://www.noraborealis.com/
It can be a little depressing only because the content is about dealing with challenges, but I adore the REALNESS of it - how sometimes the answer to "how are you?" IS, "Terrible, thanks for asking". And it actually helps me at times to touch deeper empathy, compassion & even things like grief.
One of my favorite episodes is called, "Don't Should Yourself".
http://www.noraborealis.com/
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I ended up listening to two - one on How to Connect with depressed friends:
https://www.ted.com/talks/bill_berna...ressed_friends
Also about suicide from the Golden Gate Bridge:
https://www.ted.com/talks/kevin_brig...icide_and_life
Both of them had some merit, I think the main message from both is to - just listen.
https://www.ted.com/talks/bill_berna...ressed_friends
Also about suicide from the Golden Gate Bridge:
https://www.ted.com/talks/kevin_brig...icide_and_life
Both of them had some merit, I think the main message from both is to - just listen.
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Thanks for sharing, all.
Love TED talks.
I subscribe to Stay Tuned with Preet. Hosted by Preet Bharara. He was State's Attorney in New York until fired by our current president.
It's a politics themed podcast with great guests, and he is very, very smart.
I would have his children if I could.
Love TED talks.
I subscribe to Stay Tuned with Preet. Hosted by Preet Bharara. He was State's Attorney in New York until fired by our current president.
It's a politics themed podcast with great guests, and he is very, very smart.
I would have his children if I could.
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I would have his children if I could.
Thanks for the recommendations guys..... I have lots of desk/listening time today.
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