Closets Are No Place to Live: Ash Beckham

Between 10 and 15 percent of mothers and 1 in 4 fathers are currently estranged from a child. If those numbers feel shocking, the harder truth might be this: most of the moves parents instinctively make once estrangement begins are the exact moves that keep the door shut.Dr. Josh ...  Show more

Here is something most people never see coming: the hardest part of caring for an aging parent is not the logistics. It is the grief. The grief for who your parent used to be, for the life you thought you would be living by now, and for the version of yourself that is quietly dis ...  Show more

Author and LGTBQ advocate Ash Beckham offers guidance on sharing the most authentic version of yourself through empathy and compassion. This talk was filmed at TEDxBoulder. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spr ...  Show more

Alright, let's talk about the skeletons in our closets—literally. If your wardrobe is full of black leggings, emotional support sweatshirts (you know, the ones you wouldn't even wear to the bodega), and clothes you're saving for "someday," this episode is your wake-up call. Sp ...

Embarrassment is something we’ve all experienced—those moments when the spotlight feels a little too bright, and you wish you could disappear. But what if feeling embarrassed wasn’t something to fear but an opportunity for growth and connection? In this episode, we’ll dive dee ...  Show more

Comparison is the thief of joy. I had a really difficult time accepting and loving myself when I was always worrying about what others thought of me. In today's episode, I talk about embracing who you are, letting go of the should haves, and not sticking to a timeline. This week' ...  Show more