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Collective I'm your host Dr. Shoshana Ungerlighter. I've often thought about how

resilience and joy can both emerge from the most unexpected places. In her TED

women talk, author and professor Dr. Laurel Bratman, invites us into her journey,

blending humor and heartache to explore the profound lessons learned from a life marked by early loss.

Laurel's personal story takes us from the sunny orchards of her childhood

to the poignant moments of grief and self-discovery.

This talk isn't just about surviving tough times.

It's about finding beauty and strength in them, and maybe even a little bit of sweetness.

Let's take a listen to discover how life's bittersweet moments might shape our most powerful growth.

But before we dive in, a quick break to hear from our sponsors.

Hi, I'm Debbie Melman and I host a podcast called Design Matters from the TED Audio Collective. Every episode I have conversations with designers, writers, artists, and other luminaries of contemporary

thought.

People like Roman Mars, Iaway Way, Ethan Hawk and Ashley Ford.

We not only talk about their crafts, but how they design the arc of their lives, what they've

learned, what obstacles they've overcome and how they've done it and how they see the world.

Join us for an inquiry into the broader world of creative culture.

Find and follow design matters with Debbie Millman wherever you're listening to this.

And now Laurel Braitman takes the TED stage.

You could say I had an unconventional childhood for a couple reasons.

I was born to Jewish avocado and citrus growers in rural Southern California.

My dad was a surgeon at our local hospital and my

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