Sincerely, X
30 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago - ★★★★ - 1.3K ratingsStories shared on the TED stage are seen and heard by millions around the world. But some ideas can’t be shared in the open — there are stories that are too risky, painful, or controversial. Sincerely, X provides a space to share powerful ideas anonymously. Stories that deserve to be heard, from people who remain hidden.
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Episodes
Episode 1: The Internet’s First Main Character? | The Redemption of Jar Jar Binks
July 26, 2023 07:34 - 29.7 MBThe Redemption of Jar Jar Binks is a new show from the TED Audio Collective, hosted by Dylan Marron. It’s 1999, and sixteen years after its original release, a new Star Wars is finally coming. Fans have been camping out in front of theaters across the country just to be the first to see it. The beloved intergalactic saga is set to debut a slew of brand new characters, one of whom is a revolutionary CGI creation named Jar Jar Binks. Whispers begin to spread about big changes coming...
Listen now: Far Flung with Saleem Reshamwala
June 09, 2022 04:00 - 2.02 MBYou don’t need to travel to feel thrilled about a new place; if the last two years have taught us anything, it’s that the ideas, cultures, and charm of our world can reach us wherever we are. This season on Far Flung with Saleem Reshamwala, we journey across the globe to bring you incredible, unique and imaginative stories— from the unbelievable suspended bridges that connect Nepal, to hidden underground tapes that capture the culture of Somalia, to a museum that stores and exhibits...
Conversations with People Who Hate Me
April 13, 2022 14:00 - 46.4 MBOn the internet, nobody seems to remember you’re a real person. That’s especially true for Michael James Schneider, an artist whose work you’ve probably seen online. Commonly referred to as “Balloon Guy”, Michael uses mylar balloons to spell out pithy phrases he then posts on the internet– and people both love and hate him for it. In fact, it can seem like Michael’s haters outweigh the fans, at least online. In this episode, listen as Michael explores what could possibly be behind a...
Body Stuff with Dr. Jen Gunter
May 19, 2021 04:00 - 2.43 MBShould I do a juice cleanse? Is it actually possible to "boost" my immune system? You’re constantly bombarded with news stories, ads, and social media posts telling you how to optimize your health—but a lot of these sources that pretend to be backed by science have another agenda. Dr. Jen Gunter is here to bust the lies you’re told—and sold—about your health, debunking some of the stickiest myths out there while helping you to understand how your body really works. Episode 1 is out ...
Design Matters: A conversation with Sarah Kay
May 14, 2021 14:00 - 50.2 MBToday, we're sharing an episode from another podcast in the TED Audio Collective: Design Matters with Debbie Millman. For over 15 years, Debbie has been interviewing incredibly creative people about how they design the arc of their lives. For more interviews with people like Jacqueline Woodson, Hrishikesh Hirway, Claire Danes, Adam Grant, Cheryl Strayed and many more, follow Design Matters with Debbie Millman wherever you're listening to this. And to learn more about the TED Audio C...
None of Your Business
January 07, 2021 05:00 - 40.2 MBA trans man in the South argues for his right to keep his history private and pushes against the idea that he must be "out" to be authentic and proud.
Lessons From a Sociopath
December 31, 2020 05:00 - 32.4 MBA woman with sociopathy argues that her condition is unfairly demonized in society and pulls back the curtain on this misunderstood disorder.
Absolute Power
December 17, 2020 05:00 - 45.6 MBA judge who works in the juvenile justice system blows the whistle and reveals her plan to take power away from judges.
The Ghost
December 10, 2020 05:00 - 40.5 MBThings are not always what they appear. A ghostwriter who pens eulogies, wedding vows, and work emails for his clients makes a case for the hidden help he provides.
Born Too Soon
December 03, 2020 05:00 - 37.4 MBAfter years spent caring for extremely preterm babies, a nurse has an urgent message to share: Technology is saving babies earlier than ever, but the long term consequences aren't being made clear to parents. How do we bridge the gap between what modern medicine can do and the information patients are given?
Lethal Doubt
November 19, 2020 05:00 - 34.5 MBA Muslim woman escapes being killed by her own family. The police don't protect her—so she joins their ranks. Will she now be believed?
Soft Power
November 12, 2020 05:00 - 33.3 MBHow do you spread an important idea to a resistant community? An Ultra Orthodox Jewish woman proves that sometimes the most powerful voice is a quiet one.
DNA Secrets
November 05, 2020 05:00 - 32.5 MBAn at-home DNA test kit reveals a horrifying truth. But who has the right to tell the story?
After The Cult
October 29, 2020 04:00 - 31.6 MBA daring escape. A fresh start. Hear how we can let go of the past and write a new script.
A Private Hell
October 22, 2020 04:01 - 28.5 MBA small-town preacher in the Deep South with a radical secret: he doesn't believe in Hell. How do you lead people when you have fundamentally different beliefs?
Introducing Checking In with Susan David
April 06, 2020 04:01 - 11.8 MBWe just launched another podcast from TED, called Checking In with Susan David. In each episode, Susan David—a psychologist at Harvard Medical School—offers us a different strategy to help us cope with our heightened emotions during this global pandemic. Here's the first episode: If you’re feeling consumed by fear, panic, worry, or any other difficult emotion during this time, you’re not alone. But pushing these feelings to the side, or passing them along, simply doesn't work. Inst...
Season 2: DNA Secrets
August 28, 2019 15:09Sincerely, X is back with new episodes, and a new host—poet and educator Sarah Kay. In this episode: An at-home DNA test kit reveals a horrifying truth. But who has the right to tell the story? And we'd love to know what you think! Leave us a review or drop us a line at [email protected].
Sincerely, X from TED
May 08, 2019 15:18Sincerely, X is back with more episodes and a new host: poet and TED speaker Sarah Kay. Coming up this season: A former cult member, struggling to re-write the script of her life. A preacher who rejects the idea of hell. A sociopath on why people like her have been unfairly demonized by society. And a lot more. Find out more at luminary.link/ted.
Share your idea—anonymously! Sincerely, X Season 2
February 26, 2019 18:00 - 1.34 MBWe're looking for new stories for our upcoming season of Sincerely, X. Do you have an idea that’s too important to stay secret? We want to hear about it. Visit go.ted.com/sincerelyx to get in touch and share your idea anonymously. Season 2 of Sincerely, X is available exclusively on the Luminary podcast app. Sign up for your free trial and start listening at luminary.link/ted.
Episode 10: Gifted Kid
September 21, 2017 15:00 - 62.9 MBA gifted child. A rough neighborhood. A teacher who knows how to break the cycle. [Contains explicit content] Season 2 of Sincerely, X is available exclusively on the Luminary podcast app. Sign up for your free trial and start listening at luminary.link/ted.
Episode 9: Rural Woman
September 14, 2017 15:00 - 47.5 MBA small town she loves. A big realization. What happens when rural traditions need reinventing? Season 2 of Sincerely, X is available exclusively on the Luminary podcast app. Sign up for your free trial and start listening at luminary.link/ted.
Episode 8: Reclaiming Power
September 07, 2017 15:00 - 42 MBA devastating assault. A story of how this powerful person turned loss into gain. Season 2 of Sincerely, X is available exclusively on the Luminary podcast app. Sign up for your free trial and start listening at luminary.link/ted.
Episode 7: Mood Changer
August 31, 2017 15:00 - 42.4 MBYears of depression. Scores of medications. An original approach to living with mental health, from the bottom up. Season 2 of Sincerely, X is available exclusively on the Luminary podcast app. Sign up for your free trial and start listening at luminary.link/ted.
Episode 6: Rescued by Ritual
August 24, 2017 15:00 - 59.3 MBThis self-described "Midwestern mom" found a way to heal the trauma of a violent marriage entirely on her own. She created a ritual, which her doctor now recognizes and recommends as a tool for recovery from abuse. Season 2 of Sincerely, X is available exclusively on the Luminary podcast app. Sign up for your free trial and start listening at luminary.link/ted.
Episode 5: Equality Executive
August 17, 2017 15:00 - 52.1 MBWhy does corporate America have so few female executives, despite overwhelming evidence that gender equality is good for business? Rare insight, from C-suites and boardrooms. Season 2 of Sincerely, X is available exclusively on the Luminary podcast app. Sign up for your free trial and start listening at luminary.link/ted.
Episode 4: Sad in Silicon Valley
August 10, 2017 15:00 - 67.7 MBHe got everything he thought he wanted. And that's when his problems began. [Contains explicit content] Season 2 of Sincerely, X is available exclusively on the Luminary podcast app. Sign up for your free trial and start listening at luminary.link/ted.
Episode 3: Ex-Con
August 03, 2017 15:00 - 56.6 MBA remorseful insider brings us a hard-earned truth: prison is effective. While his years behind bars helped him see where his life went off the rails, it also helped him create a system for how former inmates can get back on track. Season 2 of Sincerely, X is available exclusively on the Luminary podcast app. Sign up for your free trial and start listening at luminary.link/ted.
Episode 2: Pepper Spray
July 27, 2017 15:00 - 61.8 MBWhen we are overwhelmed, we can lash out in ways that might otherwise be considered 'crazy'. These moments are a window into the lived experiences of people who are never able to escape this kind of reality. Season 2 of Sincerely, X is available exclusively on the Luminary podcast app. Sign up for your free trial and start listening at luminary.link/ted.
Episode 1: Dr. Burnout
July 19, 2017 18:00 - 45.2 MBThis doctor says she committed a fatal mistake with a patient, leading her to a disturbing diagnosis: the medical field pushes for professional burnout. She unveils a powerful perspective on how doctors must deepen their self-awareness. Season 2 of Sincerely, X is available exclusively on the Luminary podcast app. Sign up for your free trial and start listening at luminary.link/ted.
Preview: Sincerely, X
May 19, 2017 15:00 - 1.31 MBSome of the most important ideas are born from experiences too sensitive, painful or potentially damaging to share publicly. In this original weekly podcast, TED and Audible bring the hidden ideas of anonymous speakers to light.