NOTE FROM TED: This talk only represents the speaker's personal views and understanding of loneliness, social media, and health which warrant further scientific investigation. Several claims currently lack sufficient scientific support. We've flagged this talk because it falls outside the content guidelines TED gives TEDx organizers. TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described in more detail here: http://storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/tedx_content_guidelines.pdfDr. Iza Correll asserts that loneliness is not just painful, but life-threatening. It increases all-cause mortality rates and is now recognized as a major public health concern. As founder of OVI Children’s Hospital, Kenya’s first and only long-term pediatric care facility for abandoned and critically ill children, she has seen how the emotional pain of isolation can be harder to heal than the most advanced cases of disease.In her TEDx talk, Why We Are Lonely, Iza combines scientific research with moving stories from her work to show how loneliness has evolved from a biological signal into one of the most urgent crises of our time. A Doctor of Medical Science specialized in global health, US PA-C, UK Hall of Fame inductee, and the youngest recipient of the Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Award for Global Citizenship, she brings both passion and lived experience to the stage, challenging audiences to see connection as a biological need. Dr. Iza Correll is the founder of OVI Children’s Hospital, Kenya’s 1st and only long-term pediatric care facility of its kind. OVI provides free care for children with terminal illnesses or debilitating conditions who have been abandoned or rescued from environments unable to meet their needs. Patients receive 24/7 medical treatment, daily therapies, and the love and comfort every child deserves. The hospital’s model is built to make children feel safe and valued, focusing on healing bodies but also on mending broken hearts. Iza’s mission is to create a world where no child feels alone. She leads a growing team expanding their hospital system across Kenya.Iza holds a Doctor of Medical Science degree in global health, is a dually licensed US Physician Associate & Kenyan Clinical Officer, UK Hall of Fame Inductee & the youngest recipient of the Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Award for Global Citizenship, an honor she shares with President Jimmy Carter and Michael J. Fox. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

NOTE FROM TED: This talk only represents the speaker's personal views and understanding of brainwaves, technology, and neurodiversity. TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described in more detail here: http://storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/tedx_content_guidelines.pdfIn this TEDx talk, Dr Yvonne explores how neuroscience and creativity can come together in powerful ways. Using a brainwave device, she demonstrates how thoughts and emotions can be translated into real-time sound and visuals, turning mental states into living works of art. This talk challenges the idea that art requires years of training or traditional tools — showing instead that creativity is already alive within each of us. Beyond art, this technology also opens new possibilities for people who struggle to speak, move, or communicate, giving them a new way to express themselves. It’s not about perfection — it’s about presence, authenticity, and seizing the chance to express who you are in the moment. Dr. Yvonne is a Childhood Neurodevelopment Specialist and Fellow of the International Board of Functional Neurology, specializing in treating neurodevelopmental disorders. At Neuroactivehub, she uses functional neuroscience, music, and digital arts to improve brain health and treat conditions like post-concussion syndrome. She also practices at Brainhub Sydney and YC Chiropractic & Exercise Therapy, offering chiropractic care to support brain performance and neurodevelopment. .Dr. Yvonne holds a postgraduate diploma in childhood functional neurodevelopment and a Master’s degree in Chiropractic from Macquarie University. Dedicated to helping children with autism spectrum disorders, she incorporates the Mellilo Method and functional neuroscience principles in her practice. She is also passionate about mentoring emerging professionals in her field. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Polyamory is an authentic way to demonstrate love and experience connection with multiple partners. In polyamory, we can express a variety of desires, develop community, and form meaningful relationships. This talk explores the benefits and challenges of polyamory and the possibilities of open relationships in our current society.Dr. David Pascale Hague earned his PhD in Counseling Psychology from the University of Kentucky in 2015. He is an assistant professor in Counseling Psychology and is the Director of the Community Mental Health Clinic in the College of Education. Dr. Hague teaches ethics, practicum, and psychopathology courses for master’s and doctoral students. He is a licensed psychologist in Kentucky, maintains a small private practice, and sits on the board of the Kentucky Psychological Foundation. Additionally, he is the current liaison for LGBTQIA issues with APA Division 31 (State, Provincial, and Territorial Associations). Dr. Pascale Hague’s clinical and research interests focus on working with sexual, relationship, and gender minority groups.This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Jarryd Atkinson is currently studying a Bachelor of Secondary Education at the ACU, majoring in Religious Education and Geography, he holds the position of Youth Ministry Coordinator at Saint Ignatius College.Jarryd has a deep fascination with storytelling in all mediums, and believes that the narratives we co-create and share vicariously have the power to totally define who we are, and how we are, in this world.This talk will explore how companionship – in its rawest, etymological sense – adds necessary depth and meaning to our lives, sets the foundation for richer, more authentic relationships, and provides a blueprint for how we ought to engage with our neighbours and the stranger. Jarryd is a teacher at St Ignatius College Geelong. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

What can 10,000 cartwheels teach us about life? Olympian turned multi-passionate Portfolioist Jessica Tudos flips conventional wisdom upside down to reveal why curiosity—not certainty—is the true key to confidence, clarity, and creative reinvention. Jessica Tudos is a high-flying Olympian turned life design rebel who’s flipping the script on what success looks like. With the heart of an educator, the mind of a strategist, and the spirit of a portfolioist, she empowers people to thrive because of their many passions — not despite them. Whether she’s captivating keynote stages, classrooms, or coaching sessions, Jessica helps others rethink their paths in order to design meaningful lives in any direction they choose. JessicaTudos.com This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

In a world defined by chaos — from pandemics and wars to personal failures and change — what do we do when everything feels uncertain? In his personal and inspiring TEDx talk, Andrew explores how building — not just things, but purpose, relationships, and communities — helps us not only survive chaos but thrive in it. Driven by community, and empowered by resilience—Andrew Lu is a product manager, violinist, and changemaker whose journey spans continents, cultures, and careers. From performing with an international orchestra as a teenager to launching TEDx at his university during the height of a global pandemic, Andrew has always chosen to build when the world breaks down.Now spreading his roots in the heart of Europe, Andrew uses his unique background to transform uncertainty into opportunity—whether it's navigating corporate culture shocks, uniting people through shared purpose, or pioneering initiatives that outlive their founders. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx