Alice Foeller, author of The Art of Compassion, speaks about her journey through grief after her life partner of nine years died by suicide in 2023. She shares a compelling tale of the variety of activities, experiences and interactions that supported her healing, and what she learned about being supportive to others dealing with grief and trauma. Alice Foeller, a powerhouse professional and dynamic speaker, is a business owner, marketing expert and community leader in Columbus, Ohio. She makes her living running SiteInSight. Her communication skills make her a master manager of client relationships and enable her to relay her clients’ core message to their customers. Her company specializes in website design, search engine optimization (SEO), and automated digital marketing. Alice, a 3-time Ironman, graduate of Northwestern University, and a community leader in north Columbus, is the author of a book about her journey through grief after her life partner of nine years died by suicide in 2023 This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at
Compassion
How to fix a broken heart | Guy Winch | TED
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At some point in our lives, almost every one of us will have our heart broken. Imagine how different things would be if we paid more attention to this unique emotional pain. Psychologist Guy Winch reveals how recovering from heartbreak starts with a determination to fight our instincts to idealize and search for answers that aren’t there — and offers a toolkit on how to, eventually, move on. Our hearts might sometimes be broken, but we don’t have to break with them.
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How to Be Happy Every Day: It Will Change the World | Jacqueline Way | TEDxStanleyPark
The World Happiness Report states “Over 1 billion adults suffer from anxiety and depression.” How do we get to happy? Jacqueline Way, Founder of www.365give.ca shares a secret to happiness so simple a 3 – year old can do it. Jacqueline is a mother of three boys and social good activist dedicated to changing the world 1 give, 1 day at a time. You will learn through her powerful story how your body is hard-wired for giving. Researchers from all over the world have been studying the science and physiological of giving for decades. They’ve discovered giving makes you happy, makes you high, is our bodies natural “Fountain of Youth” and reduces stress. Her inspirational journey with her son and thousands of children will inspire you start a daily giving habit that will make you happy and change the world.
Jacqueline Way is the founder of www.356give.ca a charitable organization dedicated to educating, empowering, and inspiring children to change the world “one give, one day at a time.” You can reach Jacqueline at [email protected]
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