How to Lovingly Hack Your Brain, Ariel Bloomer, TEDx Nashville Women

There are estimated to be 450 million people currently struggling with some form of mental illness in the world right now. In this inspiring talk, Ariel shares her personal story of how she took the parts of her brain that society deemed broken and leveraged them to create more joy and connection than she knew before. Hear how she used depression, anxiety, addiction, and vulnerability to create a big, beautiful, life for herself and to help others. Ariel Bloomer is one half of the alternative rock duo, Icon For Hire, who are known for tackling difficult mental health topics in their music. She has amassed a loyal following by touring the world, and spreading a message of self love to her fanbase and beyond. Her first book, Turn Your Pain Into Art, quickly became an international bestseller. She resides in Nashville, TN. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at