NOTE FROM TED: While some viewers may find this helpful as a complementary approach, please do not look to this talk for health advice. This talk only represents the speaker's personal views and understanding of the menstrual cycle, exercise, and performance, which currently lacks scientific consensus and warrants further investigation. TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described in more detail here: http://storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/tedx_content_guidelines.pdfHow can athletic training be adapted to align with menstrual cycle, unlocking the potential for improved performance? Gaëlle Thalmann explains the different phases of the menstrual cycle, their unique characteristics, and how female athletes, and anyone, can leverage each phase to optimize their training, performance and wellbeing. Gaëlle also addresses the limitations of research available for women in sports, highlighting the need for more inclusive studies. She emphasizes the importance of diversity in sports, not only for ensuring inclusivity but also for driving innovation in training, research, and policy. By recognizing and addressing the unique needs of female athletes, we can create a more inclusive and effective sports culture for all. Holder of the Swiss Goalkeepers' record for National Team appearances (109), Gaëlle Thalmann has played football for 20 years in the first divisions in Switzerland, Germany, Italy and Spain and has won the championship in the three first mentioned countries. The 38-year-old has participated in two FIFA Women's World Cup, two UEFA Women's Euro and five UEFA Women's Champions Leagues. After her farewell in the Summer of 2023, she moved to Ticino where she has been Head of Women's Soccer at FC Lugano until December 2024 and where she is currently U19 Goalkeeper Coach at Team Ticino, a male team, a Brand Ambassador for FC Lugano and a football expert for the Swiss Italian-speaking TV RSI, for which she comments the Women's National Team's games. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

NOTE FROM TED: While some viewers may find this talk helpful, please consult a health professional and do not look to this talk as a substitute for medical advice. This talk only represents the speaker's personal views and understanding of lifestyle interventions, health, and disease. We've flagged this talk because it falls outside the content guidelines TED gives TEDx organizers. TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described in more detail here: http://storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/tedx_content_guidelines.pdfHow many times have you asked someone how they are doing and the answer was “I am incredibly fulfilled with my life"? Conversations with friends are often filled with complaints about being busy, unending to-do lists, and not feeling well despite our collection of exercise equipment, prescription medications, etc. Emlah Tubuo's talk is about harnessing the power of intentional living through nutrition, movement, inner alignment, and positive social connections. Dr. Emlah Tubuo is a mother, speaker, pharmacist, and intentional living enthusiast. Her philosophy centers around improving health and well-being via preventive medicine and living with intention. Dr. Tubuo shares practical tools, tips, and thoughts, that encourage others to be mindful of the four pillars of a fulfilled life: nutrition, movement, inner alignment, and positive social connections. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Daniel pushes art and technology to the limit as he introduces his self built robotic dance partner. As well as dancing and acrobatics, he takes us through the highs and lows of his relationship with his robot and reflects on his career, how he developed his 'Acrobot' and how he was invited to perform with his Acrobot on America's Got Talent. What if we invited playfulness and experimentation in our approach to technology?Daniel Simu is a professional circus artist, and he gives us a new, fresh perspective on technology that we have definitely not had before. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Aditi Bhonsle’s journey with embroidery began in childhood, during summers spent at her grandmother’s house, where vibrant threads and shared stories created more than just patterns—they marked the first epoch of her creative life. As time went on, life pulled her in different directions—a corporate job, IAS preparation, MBA coaching—but none felt right. It was only when she revisited her love for fashion and needlework that she entered her second epoch: one defined by purpose and passion.Opening a boutique, she dreamt of weaving traditional embroidery into modern design. Though initial responses were slight, she kept evolving her craft. Then came marriage and motherhood—followed by the challenges of postpartum depression. This difficult period marked her third epoch, one of healing. Music, which she had once set aside, returned to her life and helped rebuild her confidence.During the COVID-19 pandemic, embroidery re-entered her life with new meaning. Aditi picked up her needle again, and this time it stayed. From sharing work on WhatsApp to launching her Instagram page “Kadhaaee”, her hobby blossomed into a global mission. She began teaching online classes, connecting with students across ages and countries—even inspiring senior citizens to stitch again.Through Kadhaaee, Aditi works to revive hand embroidery as not just a craft, but a mindful, inclusive, and therapeutic practice. For her, it’s a way to slow down, tell stories, and preserve culture in a fast-paced digital world.She leaves us with a thought: if a single strand of thread can carry centuries of emotion and history, imagine what it could add to your story. Each stitch is more than just design—it’s an epoch of growth, patience, and resilience waiting to be made. Aditi Bhonsle, the visionary behind Kadhaaee is a passionate fashion designer redefining tradition through intricate hand embroidery. Since 2009, she has been weaving heritage into modern fashion, making this timeless craftwork. Founding Kadhaaee in 2020 to preserve and celebrate embroidery, she was also honored with the Aspiring Women Entrepreneur award in 2023. Through her work, she continues to stitch stories into fabric, transforming embroidery into a bridge between tradition and innovation. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

She didn’t follow a path—she built one. Shiji Sunil, a trailblazer in technology and visual storytelling, began her journey with no formal background in tech or media. In 2018, she established the first technology studio in her country—an ambitious leap into the unknown that would eventually make her a powerhouse in the VFX industry. By 23, she became the Center Head of a leading company, and over the years, her work earned her titles like “Extraordinaire in VFX,” “Change Maker of the Year,” and one of the “25 Women to Follow.”But this story isn’t just about milestones—it’s about epochs, the turning points that redefine us. Her most pivotal moment came not in a boardroom, but during a personal crisis: her father’s health began to deteriorate, and suddenly the world she knew shifted. The loneliness of that time, the absence of support, and the realization that she had to rely solely on herself shaped her in ways no title ever could.In this deeply moving and thought-provoking talk, Shiji dives into the power of resilience, the illusion of overnight success, and the cognitive biases—confirmation, anchoring, status quo, and overconfidence—that silently shape our decisions. She shares how the fusion of technology and storytelling isn’t about choosing one over the other, but mastering both in harmony.With brutal honesty and grounded wisdom, she speaks to anyone caught between imagination and action. Her message is simple yet powerful: Start small, but start. Break your dreams into steps, push through fear, and trust the process—even when it’s uncertain.This isn’t just a talk. It’s a reflection, a wake-up call, and an invitation to capture your kairos—and reshape your story, one decision at a time. Shiji Sunil is a visionary leader shaping AVGC, where creativity meets technology. With 22 years in Animation, VFX, and Virtual Production, she has influenced films, gaming, and immersive media. As the COO of MR Creatives Media, she doesn’t just follow trends, she sets them. A recipient of the Global Women Leadership Award (Dubai, 2023), she continues to push boundaries and drive digital transformation. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

In an age where mass production dominates, can we find a way to merge the craftsmanship of the past with the technology of the future? Sebastian explores the trinity of manufacturing—man, matter, and machines—and how hybrid manufacturing techniques like robotics, 3D printing, and incremental sheet forming are reshaping the way we produce. By integrating recycled materials and bio-based plastics, he envisions a world where design is sustainable, production is local, and waste is minimized. This talk challenges us to rethink the way we create, consume, and recycle—proving that technology can be a tool for sustainable change rather than destruction. Sebastian Voigt is a product designer who is intensively involved with the combination of design and innovative manufacturing techniques. He graduated in Product Design at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam and obtained a Master in Robotics and Advanced Construction at the Institute of Advanced Architecture Catalonia (IAAC) in Barcelona. Since then, he has specialised in combining new design strategies such as computational design and robot-assisted manufacturing to develop environmentally friendly and economical solutions for one-off and small-batch production. Voigt is the founder of Design+Robotics, a studio based in the Vulkanfiberfabrik Werder (Havel), which researches and develops the latest technologies in manufacturing and offers them as a service to a wide range of industries. Its work includes innovative manufacturing processes such as hybrid manufacturing and incremental sheet forming, but also the transfer of manual production techniques to an industrial robot in order to support regional craftsmanship and offer an alternative to mass production, as well as the use of recyclable materials and efficient and resource-saving production on demand. Under the new MATES label, he wants to further emphasise his vision in terms of potential, feasibility and significance and make it accessible to everyone. The vision of creating production possibilities in harmony with man, machine and material that can be realised regionally and on demand beyond the mass industry and create a new freedom of design. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx