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FireSprite 11-12-2014 08:28 AM

Anybody else watch TED talks?
 
Browse Talks | TED.com

I found them on Netflix too. I'm hooked. :herewego

With topics that cover everything from technology to health, I've found so many that I am interested in. They average between 10-20 mins so it's easy to squeeze them in during lunch breaks, before bed, etc. I've even gotten DD interested in some of them. ("Brain Magic" was excellent!)

Online you can filter them by categories & I find that many of those under the "Inspiring" heading fit in nicely with my Recovery. Just thought I'd share!

isitme 11-12-2014 08:30 AM

Love Love Love TED Talks.. and TEDex

SoloMio 11-12-2014 10:16 AM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?featur...&v=rhcJNJbRJ6U

Here's a good one that I just watched the other day, and I was actually was thinking at the time what great messages she had for codependents and any others trapped in being afraid to live their own lives. So thanks for the opportunity to post it now.

Has anyone read Anita Moorjani's book, Dying to be Me? It's so good, and so inspirational.

FireSprite 11-12-2014 06:09 PM


Originally Posted by SoloMio (Post 5012083)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?featur...&v=rhcJNJbRJ6U

Here's a good one that I just watched the other day, and I was actually was thinking at the time what great messages she had for codependents and any others trapped in being afraid to live their own lives. So thanks for the opportunity to post it now.

Has anyone read Anita Moorjani's book, Dying to be Me? It's so good, and so inspirational.

I had never heard of her before, but I will definitely check out the book after watching this video. What a beautiful, strong message she brings with her story, thank you so much for sharing!

LvWrAM123 11-13-2014 06:10 PM

FS-Love TED talks :) Watched several on my Delta plane ride to California the other say, for a work trip I am on. They were free as part of the seat back entertainment. I have incorporated several into classes I teach.

I fantasize about writing my own TED talk-when I have free time I think about what my topic would be on and what key points I would want to cover. I seriously would like to "write" my TED talk, even though I am not important enough to get an audience for it (yet?), ha, ha. Maybe that would be a fun thread to start, just for kicks...What would YOUR TED talk be about?

If your daughter likes brain magic, do you ever watch the TV show Brain Games? My kids LOVE that show! We used to DVR it-I hope new episodes will be forthcoming. I think it is on the NatGeo or Discovery channel?

Hammer 11-13-2014 07:48 PM

Yep, playing with some as we chat . . .

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...an-thread.html

FindingPeace1 11-13-2014 08:24 PM

Oh, my gosh! My favorite! Brené Brown: The power of vulnerability | Talk Video | TED.com

peaceofpi 11-13-2014 09:19 PM

Just watched this one on domestic violence and abuse - why women stay: https://www.ted.com/talks/leslie_mor...ve?language=en

FeliciaM 11-13-2014 10:27 PM

TED talks are a favorite pass time of mine.

CodeJob 11-14-2014 03:56 AM

Definitely! I found Brene Brown through her TEd talk posted above.

I also found this one totally worth the time!

Pamela Meyer: How to spot a liar | Talk Video | TED.com

FireSprite 11-14-2014 06:37 AM

Brene is one of my favorites too. We have her WholeHearted Parenting Manifesto on our kitchen cabinet. She has the best explanation of empathy that I've ever heard. :)

RSA Shorts - The Power of Empathy - YouTube

These are ALL great! I liked this one a lot too:

Shawn Achor: The happy secret to better work | Talk Video | TED.com

cynical one 11-19-2014 11:32 PM


FireSprite 11-20-2014 08:03 AM

These are ALL really great, I finally caught up & watched every one that has been linked here. Every time I think "this one's my favorite!" the next one is just as good.

Thank you all for sharing!

Live 11-20-2014 08:45 AM

I love them too

hopeful4 11-20-2014 09:29 AM

At the risk of sounding stupid here, are these the same things I hear as a radio show on National Public Radio? I cannot open the links (work block), so I am just wondering. I know I love those!

FireSprite 11-20-2014 11:10 AM

IDK Hopeful, I've never listened to them there, but it wouldn't surprise me if they are the same.

My boss actually introduced me to them, but they watch more of the tech/science-related stuff while I prefer the inspirational.

FireSprite 02-25-2015 10:54 AM

Nadine Burke Harris: How childhood trauma affects health across a lifetime | Talk Video | TED.com

Watched this new one today (Feb 2015) on childhood trauma, really interesting!

FireSprite 02-25-2015 10:58 AM


Originally Posted by cynical one (Post 5028692)

I can't tell you how many times I've watched this one Cynical - and I cry every time. Incredibly moving.

FireSprite 02-25-2015 11:00 AM


Originally Posted by SoloMio (Post 5012083)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?featur...&v=rhcJNJbRJ6U

Here's a good one that I just watched the other day, and I was actually was thinking at the time what great messages she had for codependents and any others trapped in being afraid to live their own lives. So thanks for the opportunity to post it now.

Has anyone read Anita Moorjani's book, Dying to be Me? It's so good, and so inspirational.

I still haven't read the book, but my BFF's mom was diagnosed with advanced cancer at Christmas & sharing this video with her brought her so much hope & peace. THANK YOU!

NYCDoglvr 02-25-2015 12:52 PM

Yup, on NPR, Netflix and YouTube.


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