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Everyone needs some time to themselves and peaceful solitude has stress-relieving benefits.

But when being alone is forced upon you, the negative effects can be extensive and surprisingly pervasive in all areas of your life.

In this episode from TED Health, host Shoshana Ungerleider interviews Dr. Vivek Murthy, the former Surgeon General of the United States, on the loneliness epidemic and what happens to our brains when we lack social contact.

After the conversation, she shares a TED-Ed lesson from educator Terry Coopers, who investigates the question, how exactly does isolation affect your body and brain?

You can listen to more of this special series on TED Health wherever you get your podcasts.

Learn more about the TED Audio Collective at audiocollective.ted.com.

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Most negotiation advice wasn't designed for women, and it shows, according to leadership consultant, Katherine Valentine.

In her funny and deeply practical talk, she exposes the gender gap in negotiation success and shares a powerful formula, backed by research, that flips the script and helps women get what we want without backlash.

If you've ever second-guessed asking for more, this talk is for you.

That was Katherine Valentine at TEDxSugarCreekWomen in Charlotte, North Carolina, in the U.S.

in 2025.

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