About this episode
This episode explores ways to mend a broken heart through stories and ideas shared by TED speakers.
When stress, fear or sadness weigh on us, our hearts can suffer — even break. But there are ways to mend our broken hearts. This hour, TED speakers share stories and ideas about soothing heartache. Guests include cardiologist Sandeep Jauhar, law professor Jeannie Suk Gersen, pediatric nurse Hui-wen Sato, and social worker Knut Ivar Bjørlykhaug. This episode originally aired October 1, 2021. TED Radio Hour+ listeners now get access to bonus episodes, with more ideas from TED speakers and deeper conversations with Manoush. By signing up for Plus, you directly support our work and public media, so all your episodes (like this one!) come to you without sponsor breaks. Learn more at plus.npr.org/ted. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy
People in this episode
Guests: Sandeep Jauhar, Jeannie Suk Gersen, Hui-wen Sato, Knut Ivar Bjørlykhaug
Topics covered
- heart health
- emotional well-being
- stress management
- personal stories
- healing
- TED talks
Keywords
- broken heart
- heartache
- cardiology
- law
- nursing
- social work
- TED speakers
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Organizations: TED Radio Hour, NPR
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