TED Talks
TED: Why you should talk about your anxiety at work | Adam Whybrew
We can't get rid of anxiety and depression, so we might as well talk about it, says depression truth-teller Adam Whybrew. Sharing his own experience with mental illness, he reveals the surprising benefits of opening up about stress at...
TED Talks
TED: Life's an obstacle course — here's how to navigate it | Maryam Banikarim
Instead of seeing life's challenges as obstacles, I see them as an obstacle course — a fascinating array of tests that I'm curious to see if I can pass, says community builder Maryam Banikarim. Telling the story of her experience...
SciShow
Keep Calm And Recover From Surgery Faster
Can keeping calm before a surgery reduce negative outcomes? More than one study says "Yes."
PBS
A child psychologist’s advice for talking with kids about the Israel-Hamas war
Since the start of the Israel-Hamas war, news and social media have been filled with horrific images and stories of civilians killed, wounded and taken hostage. This information can be especially tough for kids to digest. Duke University...
PBS
Many pre-school teachers are scared of teaching STEM
Everyone knows that 3-, 4- and 5-year-olds ask a lot of questions. But that
unrestrained curiosity can unsettle preschool teachers who feel they lack
sufficient understanding of science, technology, engineering and math,
often...
SciShow
How Do People Develop a Stutter?
Kings, scientists, and musicians alike have all been known to stutter. It can make speaking in front of crowds even more nerve-wracking, but is anxiety the root cause? Spoiler: probably not.
TED Talks
TED: I believe we evolved from aquatic apes | Elaine Morgan
(NOTE: Statements in this talk have been challenged by scientists working in this field. Read "Criticisms & updates" below for more details.) Elaine Morgan was a tenacious proponent of a theory that is not widely accepted. The aquatic...
SciShow
Why Do Dogs Wag Their Tails?
A puppy's tail wagging on the left side of their body might mean something profoundly different than wagging on the right side.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: How to stay calm under pressure - Noa Kageyama and Pen-Pen Chen
Your favorite athlete closes in for a win; the crowd holds its breath, and at the crucial moment ... she misses the shot. That competitor just experienced the phenomenon known as "choking," where despite months, even years, of practice,...
SciShow
How Self Care Can Save the Environment
If you're feeling anxious about climate change, you're not alone, but taking steps to help the world might also help you.
SciShow
Do Essential Oils Really Work? And Why?
What does the research say about what essential oils can actually do?
TED-Ed
TED-ED: Why do people get so anxious about math? - Orly Rubinsten
Have you ever sat down to take a math test and immediately felt your heart beat faster and your palms start to sweat? This is called math anxiety, and if it happens to you, you're not alone: Researchers think about 20 percent of the...
TED Talks
TED: Be humble -- and other lessons from the philosophy of water | Raymond Tang
How do we find fulfillment in a world that's constantly changing? Raymond Tang struggled with this question until he came across the ancient Chinese philosophy of the Tao Te Ching. In it, he found a passage comparing goodness to water,...
Curated Video
Learning the Value of Patience
In this video, the host introduces a new co-host, Kiwi, and the official Human Nature Band. The first guest, Hannah the Hummingbird, discusses the importance of patience and how hummingbirds practice patience during their slow-paced...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
5 Public Speaking Body Language Tips
Here are my top 5 Body Language Tips for More Confident Public Speaking.
Seven Dimensions
4 Ways to Overcome Public Speaking Anxiety
4 Ways to Overcome Public Speaking Anxiety is a video to help anyone who feats public speaking. It can range from feeling slightly nervous to paralyzing fear and panic. Public speaking creates anxiety because we are concerned that others...
Seven Dimensions
How to Present to Camera
Prepare – choose lighting, angles and clothes that will not distract viewers; Look directly at the camera and use positive body language; Rehearse to build confidence and manage anxiety; Know and organize what you are going to say; Be...
Curated Video
How To Question Your Doctor's Diagnosis
It’s no secret that people get information from the Internet. So you don’t need to tiptoe around this issue. But of course, you don’t want to say I think you got the diagnosis wrong. No one wants to start a conversation feeling...
Curated Video
Fear of Losing Control: What It Is and How to Overcome It
What happens when you're afraid of losing control? Do you freak out, feel paralyzed, or do something else? In this video, I talk about what can happen when we fear losing control and offer some tips for how to deal with it.
Curated Video
How Insecure Attachment Affect Your Relationships
Attachment refers to the bond you form with people in close relationships such as your parents, children, close friends or romantic partners. In this video, I focus on the 3 attachment styles developed by John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth....
Curated Video
Meet and Greet: Zapper's Rescue Story
Jessi Shares Zapper, the Alexandrine Parakeet's rescue story and adventures so far at Animal Wonders. Zapper never stops vocalizing (and it can get loud), so headphone wearers BE WARNED!!
Curated Video
Why You Catastrophize and How To Stop It
Do you catastrophize? In other words, do you tend to jump to the worst-case scenario when faced with a problem or challenge? If so, watch this video. You'll learn why we do this and more importantly, how to stop it. Disclaimer: All of...
Curated Video
What is Serotonin Syndrome - Is It Fatal?
Serotonin is a brain chemical, also called neurotransmitter that plays a role in controlling your mood and anxiety. Low levels of this in your brain contribute to depression and anxiety. Therefore, many of the medications we use to treat...
Curated Video
The Insecurity of Dependent Personality Disorder
Dependent personality disorder falls under the cluster C personality disorders which are the personalities where people appear fearful or anxious. The other two in this cluster are avoidant and obsessive compulsive. I’ve talked about...