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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.

Follow Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider on Instagram at @shoshanamd and Li... more

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In this special episode recorded at Aspen Ideas Health, Shoshana interviews Jessica Malaty Rivera, an epidemiologist and science communicator, on how trust in healthcare systems are cultivated—and easily broken down—in times of crisis. Then after the... more

From group chats to video calls, technology should make social connection easier than ever. So, why is everyone so lonely?

In this episode, Sabrina sets out to investigate the "loneliness epidemic" that is sweeping the globe and impacting her friend... more

Where does pain originate? According to Rachel Zoffness, a scientist and psychologist who studies pain, research shows that pain originates in the brain. In this episode Rachel joins Shoshana to talk about how stress and anxiety can amplify pain. The... more

Your belly and your brain speak to each other, says obesity researcher Mads Tang-Christensen. Offering scientific proof that obesity is a disease influenced by genetics and the environment, he introduces a molecule discovered in both the brain and gu... more

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Jessica Malaty Rivera
Epidemiologist and science communicator
Aspen Ideas Health (event)
Episode: How to trust public media again with Jessica Malaty Rivera
Rachel Zoffness
Pain psychologist, medical educator, assistant clinical professor at UCSF School of Medicine
University of California, San Francisco
Episode: What is pain? with Rachel Zoffness
Kate Kahle
Advocate for autism acceptance
Autism advocacy (self-described)
Episode: The Myth of Normal (2/5): Why autism is often missed in women and girls | Kate Kahle
Andrew Leland
Writer and subject of the talk about blindness
Writer, on blindness
Episode: The Myth of Normal (3/5): Blindness isn't a tragic binary -- it's a rich spectrum | Andrew Leland
Amy Baxter
Pain specialist and inventor of Buzzy device
Pain management research, inventor of Buzzy
Episode: The Myth of Normal (4/5): How to hack your brain when you're in pain | Amy Baxter
KC Davis
Therapist with ADHD who discusses depression and daily care tasks
Therapist
Episode: The Myth of Normal (5/5): How to do laundry when you're depressed | KC Davis
Silvana Konermann
Bioengineer and neuroscientist; co-founder and executive director of Arc Institute
Arc Institute
Episode: The human cell is wildly complex. Can AI decode it? | Silvana Konermann
Dr. Charles Moore
Head and neck surgeon; founder of Healing Community Health; leader in community-based care
Grady Health System; Emory University; Healing Community Health
Episode: The benefits of nontraditional healthcare with Dr. Charles Moore
Jim Hudspeth
Biophysicist and neuroscientist who spoke on the science of hearing
TED/Harvard/UT Southwestern (as discussed)
Episode: What listening to live concerts do to your ears with Jim Hudspeth (Senses Miniseries #5)

Host

Shoshana Ungerleider
Host focusing on TED Health topics, with extensive background in health and wellness discussions.

Reviews

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

    听不了

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SarahW_0130
    China10 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
    Australiaa year 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 Statesa year ago
  • 我用加速器还是听不了为什么啊

    能不能快点恢复功能

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    SaviOrz23333
    Chinaa year ago
  • great facts assailed hy ads

    Great sound and sound research; felt besieged by ads.

    Instills instant contempt and disinterest in this listener.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    JordanAMontreal
    Canadaa year ago

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Insights are grounded in data and expert perspectives, making complex topics approachable for a broad audience.
Listeners value practical, evidence-based health guidance tied to policy and systems-level thinking.
Positive remarks highlight meaningful conversations and impactful guest insights, even when production elements are debated.
The show is praised for translating health science into actionable life guidance and policy considerations.
ADs and production choices are a frequent source of critique, affecting listener experience for some.

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Talking Points

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How to trust public media again with Jessica Malaty Rivera
Q: What drew you to focus on trust in public health?
Her long-standing interest in how people understand complex systems and the impact of culture and language on science communication.
What is pain? with Rachel Zoffness
Q: You've touched on this a little bit, but how can the meaning that we assign to pain influence the experience of pain without diminishing the reality of what we're feeling?
Meaning and expectancy shape pain by modulating safety and danger signals in the brain; credible safety messages can suppress the pain alarm, while perceivable danger can amplify it, influencing the experience even when tissue damage is unchanged.
The Myth of Normal (4/5): How to hack your brain when you're in pain | Amy Baxter
Q: So, how do you think that pain scales have set us back from this work that you're doing, and how is the NIH treating pain and addiction differently now?
The shift is from a single, objective measure of pain to PROMIS scales that assess how pain interferes with daily life and function, focusing on the individual's experience and impact rather than a crude numeric value.
The nurse who can smell Parkinson’s | Joy Milne (Senses Miniseries #4)
Q: What is the current scope and aim of Nose to Diagnose?
The initiative has tested thousands of samples, pinpointed the back/neck region as the source of the odor, and aims to implement a simple, non-invasive diagnostic test in hospitals globally.
The nurse who can smell Parkinson’s | Joy Milne (Senses Miniseries #4)
Q: What were the first concrete steps to turn this idea into a test?
Researchers collected worn T-shirts from participants, conducted controlled tests, and compared those with and without Parkinson's to identify consistent odor signatures, confirming the scent-based biomarker.

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Frequently Asked Questions About TED Health

What is TED Health about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The episodes cover a wide range of health, science, and wellness topics, from how teens and digital life affect mental health to practical guidance on sleep, stress recovery, social connection, aging, gut health, ADHD, women's health, and cancer immunotherapy. Across conversations, the shows often challenge common myths, foreground evidence-based research, and pair expert insights with actionable takeaways for individuals, families, and professionals. A notable strength is the blend of rigorous science with real-world applications, including care strategies, public health angles, and policy implications. The show frequently features physicians, researchers, and educators who translate complex science into accessible guidance and meaningful ... more

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Recent guests on TED Health include:

1. Jessica Malaty Rivera
2. Rachel Zoffness
3. Kate Kahle
4. Andrew Leland
5. Amy Baxter
6. KC Davis
7. Silvana Konermann
8. Dr. Charles Moore

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