NOTE FROM TED: This talk contains a discussion of suicidal ideation and suicide, which some may find upsetting. Please seek professional help if you or a loved one is struggling. 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 Fall 2014, my university experienced a devastating spike in suicide attempts and deaths. In the aftermath, we spoke with faculty connected to those students and heard the same sentiment over and over: "I noticed something was off." And then the part that haunted me: "I didn't do anything about it." I was angry about this inaction for a long time, until I realized something that changed my career. These were not cold-hearted people. They were caring professionals who had dedicated their lives to students. So why the silence? That question became my dissertation: faculty's willingness to intervene with suicidal students. The takeaway was clear: when people know what to do and feel supported in doing it, they would overwhelmingly intervene, even when it's uncomfortable. Their silence wasn't a lack of care. It was a lack of confidence, language, and permission. This talk challenges the most common model of suicide prevention: "They will reach out if they need help." I will show what real prevention looks like in ordinary moments: expressing care, asking the question directly, showing up for them, and entrusting someone else more qualified. Through short stories and everyday language, the audience will shift from help-seeking focused to help-offering and leave ready to use their voice when it matters most. Dr. Rikki Turner is a passionate advocate for mental health, suicide prevention, and kind leadership. A dynamic keynote speaker, she blends humor, storytelling, and interactive engagement to spark meaningful conversations in education and the workplace. Holding a doctorate in Higher Education Administration, her research focuses on faculty willingness to intervene with suicidal students, offering a unique perspective on how professionals can foster supportive environments. Creator of the EASE framework for suicide intervention and host of the Suicide Prevention Lady Podcast, Dr. Turner equips audiences with practical strategies to navigate difficult conversations with confidence and compassion. Her mission is simple: kindness saves lives. 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 trauma, the brain, and post-traumatic growth. 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 powerful and deeply human TEDx talk, Evan Marks challenges how we think about pain, failure, and resilience — revealing that some of life’s most devastating moments can become the birthplace of our purpose. Through his own journey from trauma to transformation, he explores the science and soul of post‑traumatic growth — an evidence‑based process where pain doesn’t just wound us; it rewires us for strength, empathy, and clarity. Drawing on stories like Malala Yousafzai, who turned an act of violence into a global movement for education, and Candy Lightner, who transformed personal grief into public safety through Mothers Against Drunk Driving, this talk reveals a universal truth: collapse isn’t failure — it’s a turning point. You’ll walk away with a five‑step path to transformation: Face it. Feel it. Rewrite it. Share it. Use it. These are the inner shifts that turn adversity into legacy and struggle into service. This talk is not about turning pain into positivity. It’s about turning pain into power, purpose, and path — and discovering that the versions of ourselves born in darkness can illuminate the world for someone else. Because maybe your worst day didn’t end your story. Maybe it just began a new one." Evan Marks is a high-performance mental coach and founder of M1 Performance Group, where he helps elite performers master the psychology of pressure, decision-making, and resilience. A Wall Street veteran with over 25 years of experience, Evan has coached top traders, hedge fund managers, and institutional investors to develop the emotional control and cognitive precision required to perform at the highest levels of finance. Expanding beyond Wall Street, Evan works with professional athletes, startup founders, and C-suite executives, guiding them to rewire mental patterns, overcome hesitation, and execute with clarity under intense pressure. His methodology blends neuroscience, psychology, and performance coaching, driving measurable breakthroughs in focus, adaptability, and sustained excellence. As a sought-after keynote speaker, Evan delivers powerful talks on mental toughness, risk intelligence, and high-performance leadership. Having personally navigated the challenges of burnout and high-stakes stress, he now helps high achievers transform pressure into performance and uncertainty into opportunity. His guiding philosophy: “Pressure is a privilege.” 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: Please do not look to this talk for medical advice and always consult a medical professional before modifying medication. This talk only represents the speaker’s personal views and understanding of musical frequencies, mental health, and physiology. Several claims lack 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.pdfIn this talk, Pt. Salil Bhatt explores how the seven notes of Indian classical music connect with the human system. Each note carries a frequency, and these frequencies can influence how we feel, think, and respond. He draws a parallel between musical notes and the seven chakras, suggesting that alignment in sound can support balance within us.Through his journey as a musician, he reflects on how music goes beyond language. Even without shared words, people can connect through rhythm and sound. This ability of music to create connection becomes central to how we understand it, not just as art, but as a way of tuning ourselves.He also speaks about the relationship between tradition and modern expression. While forms may evolve, the depth of classical music remains rooted in its origins. His instrument, the Satvik Veena, carries this balance of continuity and change.This talk invites us to listen differently, not just to music, but to ourselves. Tantri Samrat Pt. Salil Bhatt is a virtuoso of Indian classical music and the creator of the Satvik Veena. Representing the 10th generation of the prestigious Bhatt lineage and son of Grammy winner Pt. Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, Salil has carved a niche as a "Global Indian Musician." As the first Indian musician to perform in the German Parliament and a Grammy Awards Jury member, he has taken his unique sound to over 40 countries. His artistry embodies the theme of "Extension" - taking the deep roots of classical heritage and extending them into new instruments and global soundscapes. 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: As the speaker notes, this talk contains a discussion of eating disorders. Please do not look to this talk as a substitute for mental health advice and seek professional help if you or a loved one are struggling. 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.pdfWhat happens when fear becomes familiar, and change feels harder than staying stuck? In this talk, Tiffany Luxford reflects on her lived experience of recovery from an eating disorder, and the internal permission it took to begin choosing a different life. Through a deeply personal story, she explores how fear, uncertainty, and the “what if” state can keep us trapped, and what it means to move forward anyway.TEDxKingsCollegeLondon is an independently organised TEDx event at King’s College London. Event: https://www.ted.com/tedx/events/66043Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedx_kingscollegelondon/ Tiffany is a BSc Psychology student at Kings, currently on her professional placement year. Her talk on ‘Permission to Change’ centres on her lived experience of an eating disorder. She spent years entrenched in fear, and the prospect of change seemed impossible. 3 years later, she is fully recovered and sharing her story in the hope to inspire others to step into the uncertainty. We all have the inner courage to pursue change, and the biggest barrier is often ourselves. She is passionate about using her voice to empower others, and she is excited to share her story with you! There is something unique about sharing lived experience, and she has seen the value of this through expert by experience talks and research projects that she has been involved in. One quote that will always stick with he is ‘nothing changes if nothing changes’. 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: Please do not look to this talk as a substitute for health advice and always consult a medical professional before modifying your diet or medication. This talk only represents the speaker's personal views and understanding of diet, weight loss, and intuitive eating which some viewers may find stigmatizing. Research around the health effects and risks of GLP-1 receptor agonists remains an ongoing field of study. 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.pdfThe weight loss industry has shaped how we think about food, hunger, health, and our own bodies. In this talk, Dr. Supatra Tovar explores how GLP-1 medications intersect with Diet Culture and why true healing requires rebuilding a more mindful, compassionate relationship with food. She reveals how returning to the body’s internal cues can lead to greater wellbeing than dieting, restriction, or constant self-surveillance ever could. As a licensed clinical psychologist, registered dietitian, and certified fitness expert, Dr. Supatra Tovar brings a uniquely integrated scientific perspective to the psychology of eating and the weight loss industry. Her expertise has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Times of London. Dr. Tovar is the founder of ANEW (Advanced Nutrition and Emotional Wellness), host of the ANEW Insight Podcast, and best-selling, multi-award-winning author of Deprogram Diet Culture. She has helped thousands break the cycle of dieting, rebuild trust in their bodies, and form healthier, more empowered relationships with food. In her work, she examines how GLP-1 medications, Diet Culture, and chronic self-surveillance disrupt internal cues—and how returning to mindful biological wisdom can lead to lasting health and freedom. 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 reflects the speaker's personal religious views and beliefs. 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.pdfFra Agnello ci accompagna in un viaggio spirituale che attraversa secoli di storia e simboli. Attraverso una leggenda che nasce con Adamo, ci invita a riflettere sul senso della vita, dell’umiltà e della fede. Un racconto antico che continua a parlare di noi, della nostra fragilità e della forza che nasce dalla speranza. Fra Agnello Stoia, frate minore conventuale originario di Pagani, è parroco della Basilica di San Pietro in Vaticano dal 2021. Animato da una spiritualità radicata nell’accoglienza, ha guidato comunità e vissuto esperienze profonde, portando il messaggio francescano nel cuore della cristianità. Spesso cita con umorismo di non avere propri “parrocchiani vivi” perché la Basilica nella sua monumentalità è più un “santuario delle nazioni” che una parrocchia di quartiere; vive questo servizio “a nome di tutti i preti del mondo”. Interprete della “Chiesa in uscita” di Papa Francesco, cammina sulle orme di memorie vive verso orizzonti di senso, accogliendo i pellegrini come custodi di tracce, esperienze, movimenti, presenza e profezia. Al TEDx Pollica condivide il suo viaggio personale attraverso spiritualità, comunità e cura, offrendo una testimonianza vibrante di umanità e speranza fondate nel Vangelo. 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: Contents only represent the speaker’s personal views and experiences and are not intended to be a substitute for mental health advice. 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.pdfIt is never too late to start again, the words of Anne Abel after a life changing experience.From a spontaneous adventure to writing bestsellers. I believe stories can heal: the ones we tell, and the ones we choose to live.My first memoir, Mattie, Milo, and Me (2024), began as a love story between a mother, her son, and two rescue dogs. After growing up in an abusive home, I promised myself I would do better. When grief came knocking, a troubled dog named Milo became my unexpected teacher in patience, forgiveness, and the long road to healing.My next memoir, High Hopes (She Writes Press, 2025), begins at my first ever concert: Bruce Springsteen, at age 59. What started as a night out with my son and daughter-in-law became a spark that lifted me out of a lifelong depression; a year later, I followed his tour across five Australian cities and returned home changed.My words have reached more than 650,000 people and listeners around the world, and have been featured in Newsweek and more. I live in New York City with my husband, Andy, and our cavapoo, Wendell; still writing, still learning, still hopeful. 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

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Yun Lahye talks about how the idea of “refugee” goes beyond war and politics to the universal human experiences of displacement and feeling out of place. She questions stereotypes and uncovers the real stories behind the label through her own identity struggles and firsthand interactions with refugees. Yun encourages audiences to reconsider their attitudes, recognizing that in a world full of uncertainty, the refugee experience may one day belong to all of us. Lahye Yun is a student at Korea International School Jeju who has spent most of her life navigating between multiple cultures, languages, and identities. Her experience living “in-between” different worlds sparked a deep connection with refugees and a personal understanding of what displacement truly feels like. In her TEDx talk, she shares how this sense of cultural in-betweenness led her to work closely with refugees in Korea, challenging harmful misconceptions and advocating for empathy-based integration. Lahye hopes to inspire others to see refugees not as issues to be solved, but as individuals with dreams, dignity, and a reflection of ourselves. In a world where displacement is becoming increasingly common, her talk calls for a redefinition of belonging and a more human-centered approach to the refugee crisis. 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

Kang Chaeri (Iris) reflects on the Jeju 4.3 Incident, exploring how the stories of regular people change a tragic massacre into a narrative of love, memory, and reconciliation. Using personal experience, historical examples, and survivor testimony, she shows how remembering and forgiving can heal shared trauma. In the end, Kang calls on audiences to share these stories, honoring the past with empathy, reflection, and action. Chaeri (Iris) is a junior at Korea International School Jeju. Moving to Jeju five years ago, Chaeri discovered the island's grand yet overlooked tragedy—Jeju 4.3—and began exploring the human intricacies within the lives of the Jeju people. Interviews and archival collections allowed her to engage more personally with the lingering pains of the community, yet the relatively low awareness of Jeju 4.3 raised a question that she has been grappling with: What place does this enduring silence and lack of action hold in the identity of the Jeju people? In her TEDx talk, Chaeri explores the unique reconciliation process of Jeju 4.3 and reflects on what it can teach us about memory, justice, and healing in our own communities and lives. With deep gratitude for those who have worked tirelessly to uncover the truth, she hopes her perspective will help bring Jeju 4.3 into global consciousness as a vital chapter of collective human history. 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