When Jungian analyst Inge Missmahl visited Afghanistan, she saw the inner wounds of war -- widespread despair, trauma and depression. And yet, in this county of 30 million people, there were only two dozen psychiatrists. Missmahl talks about her work helping to build the country's system of psychosocial counseling, promoting both individual and,...

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With warmth and respect, Gonzalo Vilariño tells the captivating story of Argentina's blind soccer team -- and how a sincere belief in themselves and their capabilities transformed the players from humble beginnings into two-time World Champions. "You have to get out there and play every game in this beautiful tournament that we call life," Vilar...

In the US, youth in foster care are nearly twice as likely as war veterans to suffer from PTSD. Placed in foster care at just 11 months old, 2023 Audacious Project grantee Sixto Cancel experienced the faults of the system firsthand. Now, he's the founder of Think of Us, an organization working to reform child welfare by centering kinship care, o...

Here's a wild stat: nearly one-third of the world's food production goes to waste each year, a major contributor to the climate crisis. Farmer and UN climate champion Gonzalo Muñoz sheds light on the international negotiations aimed at turning the food system into a climate solution, rather than part of the problem — and shows the progress alrea...

More than 100 years after Albert Einstein predicted gravitational waves -- ripples in space-time caused by violent cosmic collisions -- LIGO scientists confirmed their existence using large, extremely precise detectors in Louisiana and Washington. Astrophysicist Gabriela González of the LIGO Scientific Collaboration tells us how this incredible,...

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Gonzalo Vilariño uses sport to change the rules of the game for the disabled.

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Gabriela González is part of the collaboration of more than 1,000 scientists who measured for the first time the gravitational waves that Einstein predicted over 100 years ago.

Sixto Cancel is the founder and CEO of Think of Us, a nonprofit working to transform the child welfare system in the US.

Kristie Overstreet works with individuals to help strengthen their relationship with themselves and others.

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Dr. Ryan Martin is the chair of the psychology department at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay.

Marisa G. Franco is an expert on friendship, sharing the secrets to making (and keeping) great friends.

Sahaj Kaur Kohli is the founder of Brown Girl Therapy, the first and largest mental health and wellness community organization of its kind for children of immigrants living in the West.

By building psychosocial care into the primary health care system in Afghanistan, Inge Missmahl offers hope to a society traumatized by decades of conflict and insecurity.

Sevidzem Ernestine Leikeki has a drive to care for nature, foster women's empowerment and build future nature-lovers.

Nedra Glover Tawwab is a best-selling author, licensed therapist and sought-after relationship expert.

Christen Reighter writes and performs as a poet and essayist, focusing primarily on social justice issues.

Emily Nagoski teaches women to live with confidence and joy inside their bodies.

Kiran Bedi was one of India's top cops -- tough, innovative and committed to social change. Now retired from the national police force, Bedi runs two NGOs that benefit rural and urban poor.

Kevin B. Jones is a life-long student of human nature, fascinated most by the decision-making capacity intrinsic to each of us.

About this event: As a sequel of Singularity, the salon builds upon the theme of social resonance. Featuring three speakers, the salon aims to raise awareness of the issues regarding youth counseling, elder care and organic farming.

Charles C. Daniels, Jr., is on a mission to provide mental health counseling, coaching and advocacy to fathers to help them overcome barriers to remaining engaged in their children's lives.

Sister Norma Pimentel is a sister with the Missionaries of Jesus and a licensed professional counselor.

Nikki Clifton represents UPS's interests before Members of US Congress, federal agencies and the states’ Attorneys General.

Judge Victoria Pratt is inspiring a global revolution in criminal justice.

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