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TED Health

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What does exercise do to your brain? Can psychedelics treat depression? From smart daily habits to new medical breakthroughs, welcome to TED Health, with host Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider. TED speakers answer questions you never even knew you had, and share ideas you won't hear anywhere else, all around how we can live healthier lives.

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Dr. Alicia Zhou is the Chief Executive Officer of the Cancer Research Institute—the oldest nonprofit in the world devoted exclusively to cancer immunology and immunotherapy. She joins Shoshana to discuss the innovations happening in cancer research, ... more

Picture this. You're scrolling late at night and a reel pops up advertising a seemingly magical wellness product with some scientific-sounding marketing language. Do you stick around and maybe even believe it? Or do you scroll away? In this episode, ... more

Why do we feel exhausted all the time? We’ll get through the workday, collapse on the couch, scroll for a while, and go to bed… but wake up still feeling depleted. In this episode, Shoshana seeks to understand the concept of“deep rest.” She speaks to... more

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Alex Rosenthal
Animator and puzzle wizard
Independent/TED Next
Episode: How your brain affects your mind with Alex Rosenthal and Susan G. Wardle
Susan Wardle
TED Ed educator
TED-Ed
Episode: How your brain affects your mind with Alex Rosenthal and Susan G. Wardle
Alexandra Crosswell
Psychologist and scientist focusing on mind-body connection
Former UCSF faculty, now translating science to workplaces and daily life
Episode: How to stop feeling tired all the time with Dr. Alexandra Crosswell
Pico Iyer
Author; TED Talk speaker on stillness and silence
Episode: Silence and stillness, the universal medicine | Pico Iyer, Elise Hu
Dr. Zachary Rubin
Double board-certified pediatrician and allergist-immunologist; public health advocate; author of All About Allergies
Chicago, IL (practicing); All About Allergies author
Episode: What are allergies — and how to get rid of them with Dr. Zachary Rubin
Kathryn Hecht
Pediatric anxiety and OCD expert, speaker
Episode: How to raise kids who can handle hard things | Kathryn Hecht
Michael McCullough
Psychologist, UC San Diego professor, pioneer in forgiveness research
University of California, San Diego
Episode: The psychology of forgiveness with Michael McCullough | from WorkLife with Adam Grant
Ezekiel Emanuel
Oncologist and bioethicist, author of Eat Your Ice Cream
University of Pennsylvania; author
Episode: The secrets to aging well with Zeke Emanuel
Katherine LaNasa
Emmy-winning actress who plays Dana on The Pitt
The Pitt
Episode: What medical dramas get right about dying with Katherine LaNasa, Tembi Locke, and Nikki Boyer

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Shoshana Ungerleider
Host of health-focused conversations and the TED Health framing.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 2.8k ratings
  • 听不了

    听不了

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SarahW_0130
    China6 months ago
  • @ecobub_breastfeeding

    Really enjoyed/learned a lot from the episode with mark cuban and just shared it with a friend who is doing a sub stack called ‘care-full’ on the aged care system in Australia! Love the practical attitude that cuts through the bureaucracy ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ecobub_breastfeeding
    Australia7 months ago
  • End the music

    Please please PLEASE no one is listening to TED Health to hear annoying jazz playing in the background. Why do podcasts think they need music played while someone is speaking? It’s SO annoying I cannot listen to podcasts I’m interested in.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Lucy77l
    United States9 months ago
  • great facts assailed hy ads

    Great sound and sound research; felt besieged by ads.

    Instills instant contempt and disinterest in this listener.

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    3
    JordanAMontreal
    Canadaa year ago
  • 啥问题

    不是,我为啥听不了?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shirley0079
    Chinaa year ago

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Sound design and pacing receive mixed reactions from different listeners.
Guest diversity and cross-disciplinary topics are appreciated but some listeners request fewer ads.
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#173
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#85
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#62
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#132
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#30
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#30
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How to stop feeling tired all the time with Dr. Alexandra Crosswell
Q: What are a few reliable pathways into deep rest for someone who feels overwhelmed?
Sensory-based inputs (like music or environment), slow breathing to activate the parasympathetic system, and small, practical steps that bring attention back to the body are effective starting points.
How to stop feeling tired all the time with Dr. Alexandra Crosswell
Q: What does good recovery look like, and how should it be approached in daily life and work settings?
Recovery should be viewed as essential as training or work; it varies by individual and involves rest, processing, and social connection to regulate the nervous system.
How to stop feeling tired all the time with Dr. Alexandra Crosswell
Q: You've spent decades studying the mind-body connection, and you've worked in academia and now in the corporate world. Why do you think modern life leaves so many people just feeling exhausted?
Chronic daily demands keep our nervous systems in a constant state of vigilance; the body is energetically taxed, even at the cellular level, because threat cues are pervasive in modern environments.
What are allergies — and how to get rid of them with Dr. Zachary Rubin
Q: What should people consider about online allergy information and myths?
Question claims critically: has it been tested, in what populations, and is the evidence generalizable? Most online claims apply to only a small subset of people, so rely on evidence-based guidelines and consult specialists for personalized care.
What are allergies — and how to get rid of them with Dr. Zachary Rubin
Q: How can allergies be treated beyond avoidance and antihistamines?
Desensitization through immunotherapy—either injections or sublingual drops—trains the immune system to tolerate the allergen, reducing reactivity over time and addressing root causes rather than just masking symptoms.

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A thoughtful health-focused program that probes how science, behavior, and policy intersect to improve well-being. Episodes frequently explore mental and physical health through practical how-tos, from quiet reflection and resilience-building to aging well, child development, and compassionate caregiving. Guests range from clinicians and researchers to storytellers who illuminate real-world impacts of health topics, including allergy science, reproductive and genomic medicine, and the social dimensions of care. The show often blends clinical insight with human-centered narratives, making complex topics accessible and actionable for listeners who want evidence-based guidance for healthier lives and smarter health decisions.

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1. Alex Rosenthal
2. Susan Wardle
3. Alexandra Crosswell
4. Pico Iyer
5. Dr. Zachary Rubin
6. Kathryn Hecht
7. Michael McCullough
8. Ezekiel Emanuel

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