TEDxSantaCruz

The Secret to an Unstoppable Brain | Groundbreaking science on the “habenula,” a little-known brain area, reveals its negative powers over behavior change, mental health, and motivation. Kyra Bobinet, MD, MPH Bobinet shares her discovery of a novel approach that neutralizes the habenula and unlocks our ability to become unstoppable.

Dr. Bobinet specializes in health behavior change, particularly the know-do gap (knowing, but not doing). She turned to neuroscience after 30 years of testing interventions and discovered the Iterative Mindset Method™. A Harvard Health Innovator awardee, Stanford University educator, and Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe citizen, Dr. Bobinet pioneers sustained, brain-based behavior change. This talk was given at TEDxSantaCruz 2024 Rising Together.

The Secret to an Unstoppable Brain | Kyra Bobinet | TEDxSantaCruz Groundbreaking science on the “habenula,” a little-known brain area, reveals its negative powers over behavior change, mental health, and motivation. Dr. Kyr...

Next time you want to feel really, really good about something you are wearing, make sure you have asked three brand N.E.W. questions. According to Stephen-Will Weir, the Slow Fashion movement is going to be good for your smile, your pocket, and the planet. Weir, a passionate global sustainability expert, aids in waste reduction and combating deforestation.

Straightforward and determined, he's deeply connected to family, friends, and community. Born in England, he now lives in Santa Cruz and has two grown sons. Stephen enjoys hiking, kite surfing, sailing, and nature. His superpower lies in assisting others toward fun, easy, and rewarding low-impact lifestyles. This talk was given at a TEDsSantaCruz Rising Together in April 2024.

How slow fashion supports sustainability | Stephen-Will Weir | TEDxSantaCruz Next time you want to feel really, really good about something you are wearing, make sure you have asked three brand N.E.W. questions. According to Stephen-W...

Have you watched Natalia Ocampo-Peñuela's incredible TEDxSantaCruz talk? We couldn’t be more proud! 🎉 This was definitely one of our many favorites from our latest event. It was an honor to see her bring her inspiring ideas to the stage with such passion and authenticity.

If you haven't seen it yet, take some time to be inspired today! Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVBDf0rYYbQ

The case for a birdwatching vacation | Natalia Ocampo-Peñuela | TEDxSantaCruz Can your passion help conservation and support local economies in the Global South? The answer could be yes if you like “tororois”! Natalia Ocampo-Peñuela di...

How to Follow a HUNCH | Luna HighJohn-Bey

Who writes our history, and through what lens are historical facts framed? Luna HighJohn-Bey, an historian and shrine keeper, urges us to question assumptions and follow our hunches. She teaches us what it means to have a critical eye and how to remain attuned to inconsistencies in historical record. Luna emphasizes that historical accuracy is often achieved when it passes the "FUBU" test -- is this narrative written "for us, by us"? We have a common birthright to dig deeper into the past of our communities and rectify harmful inaccuracies.

Luna, a Santa Cruz resident for over a decade, serves as Historian in Residence at the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History. Originating from Washington, DC, she passionately explores community-based history, emphasizing the transformative power of understanding our shared past. Luna's dedicated work unveils overlooked narratives, recognizing community-led historical research as vital to true liberation.

How to Follow a HUNCH | Luna HighJohn-Bey | TEDxSantaCruz Who writes our history, and through what lens are historical facts framed? Luna HighJohn-Bey, an historian and shrine keeper, urges us to question assumption...