Things You Should Know

Ghost stories reveal much more than the ghouls and spirits that haunt them. Settle in for a spooky delight as theater educator Coya Paz Brownrigg lays out three types of bone-chilling tales and exhumes the grave truths they hold about longing, meaning and the cultural value of eerie encounters.

We spend most of our lives working, and sometimes, we will face conflicts and unpleasant conversations with our colleagues. Let's talk about how to handle them, so you don't lose sleep over them. 

There are three types of common jealousy most couples feel, and here's how to handle it. 

Do not underestimate the power of curiosity and how far it can bring you in life. When we were young, we allowed our curiosity to run wild, but we shut our curiosity down as we grew older. My curiosity helped me gain the success I have today, here's how. 

The Squid Game on Netflix is insane and making you thinking about it for days... here why

Doubling human life expectancy in a century is our greatest achievement, says author Steven Johnson. How did we make it happen -- and can we keep it going? Backed by fascinating historical anecdotes, he shares some life-lengthening innovations and reminds us of three key things needed to make sure all of humanity enjoys these advancements in health.

At the end of the day, all we have are our beautiful memories 

Gabby's case is tragic and is on many of our minds this week. Let's chat about Gabby's and Brian's relationship. 

Global obesity rates are on the rise, but body shaming campaigns are doing more harm than good, says medical anthropologist Nancy N. Chen. Reflecting on how the cultural histories of body ideals have changed over time, she offers a new way to view ourselves and our health by enhancing body diversity to close the gap between what's ideal and what's real.

Can conditional love turn into unconditional love? Have you wondered what unconditional love feels like? This ep is for you. 

The ability to preserve can take you far in life and be at the center of where your confidence from within comes from that makes you feel unstoppable. 

Dating back more than 800 years, chocolate is deeply woven into the Indigenous history of Oaxaca, Mexico. TED Fellow Germán Santillán talks about his work reviving the Mixtec technique used to prepare this ancient delicacy by training a new generation of local farmers -- helping create economic opportunity and preserve a delicious legacy at the same time.

We often think about happiness when we receive love from others, but sometimes we feel fulfilled and happy by giving love.

Even though we may be healthy, have good on the table, a roof on our head, and family to love us, why do we still feel like shit? 

Are you tired of the politics at work and wonder if you can progress in your career without playing all these games? Then, this episode is perfect for you.

Sometimes, we may be the toxic friend that friends should avoid, and it could be for the best for both of you. Here's why. 

Is your work stress keeping you up at night? Ask yourself these questions that will help give you better perspectives about work.

In the face of trauma, happiness is resilience: a revolutionary act of thriving despite all odds, rather than wilting or surrendering. Community organizer and activist Miracle Jones offers a heart-to-heart meditation on the role of joy as a form of radical resistance, survival and protection for Black folks in the US and across the world. A warm reminder to embrace the guiding light of hope in the...

Sometimes day-to-day makes us think very short-sighted, and we forget the bigger picture, the picture that matters most in our lifetime. 

Something that will change as you age

Racism morphs, spreading and hiding behind numerous half-truths and full-blown falsities about where it lives and who embodies it. In this actionable talk, political scientist Candis Watts Smith debunks three widely accepted myths about racism in the US and calls for a nuanced, more expansive definition to support this new era of anti-racist action.

Let's talk about why do things that are bad for you feel good?

When you think of North American cuisine, do Indigenous foods come to mind? Chef Sean Sherman serves up an essential history lesson that explains the absence of Native American culinary traditions across the continent, highlighting why revitalizing Indigenous education sits at the center of a better diet and healthier relationship with the planet.

I came a long way not to feel pressure to go out or do things that I feel like I'm wasting my time, and it feels great. And you can too. 

If you knew that practicing hard will get you to perfection, would you do it?