Episodes

  • How to feel alive in an exhausting world

    How to feel alive in an exhausting world
    May 15 2026
    Why do some of us feel so tired, while others seem to have endless energy? This hour, host Manoush Zomorodi explores what science is revealing about stress, breathing, cellular energy and the body.

    Guests include mitochondrial psychobiologist Martin Picard and science journalist James Nestor.

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  • How to mend a broken heart

    How to mend a broken heart
    May 8 2026
    When stress, fear or sadness weigh on us, our hearts can suffer — even break. But there are ways to mend our broken hearts. This hour, TED speakers share stories and ideas about soothing heartache.

    Guests include cardiologist Sandeep Jauhar, law professor Jeannie Suk Gersen, pediatric nurse Hui-wen Sato, and social worker Knut Ivar Bjørlykhaug.

    This episode originally aired October 1, 2021.

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  • How to be a "Super Ager" (it's not your genes)

    How to be a "Super Ager" (it's not your genes)
    May 1 2026
    From peptides and protein, to sleep hygiene and vaccines, what actually helps you age well? Physician Eric Topol breaks down the science — and the myths — of longevity and anti-aging.

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  • Can we preserve knowledge … forever?

    Can we preserve knowledge … forever?
    Apr 24 2026
    Information feels more accessible than ever, but the ways we store data are surprisingly fragile. Can we save anything forever? This hour, TED speakers explore preserving our past, present and future. Guests include game designer CM Ralph, digital librarian Brewster Kayle, molecular biologist Dina Zielinksi and archeologist Chris Fisher.

    Original air date: January 27, 2023

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  • Using ancient philosophy to cope with your modern problems

    Using ancient philosophy to cope with your modern problems
    Apr 17 2026
    Philosopher Meghan Sullivan says during tough times, ancient wisdom can serve as a guide. From politics to religion to AI, she poses big questions to help you find out what the good life means today.

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  • The hidden forces shaping your choices

    The hidden forces shaping your choices
    Apr 10 2026
    Every day, we make countless choices—but are these decisions guided by desire or design? This hour, TED speakers on what shapes the food we eat, how we power our homes, and how we communicate. Guests include food systems expert Sarah Lake, infrastructure engineer Deb Chachra, cross-cultural psychologist Michele Gelfand, urban planner Jeff Speck, and Tempe resident Ignacio Delgadillo. Original broadcast date: May 2, 2025

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  • Could AI help us, not replace us?

    Could AI help us, not replace us?
    Apr 3 2026
    The time has come for humanity to make a choice: Will we build AI to replace humans or enhance them? This hour, the "humanistic AI" philosophy, a test case, and a glimpse into the future of work.

    Guests include Siri co-creator Tom Gruber, CENTURY Tech CEO Priya Lakhani and Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev.

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  • A neuroscientist's guide to managing our emotions

    A neuroscientist's guide to managing our emotions
    Mar 27 2026
    Emotions sometimes feel overwhelming and debilitating — but science-backed tools can help us wrangle them. This hour, neuroscientist Ethan Kross shares research from his Emotion and Self-Control Lab. Original air date: March 7, 2025.

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