Your mind can influence how your body feels and vice versa. This brain-body communication began with the origin of life 1.5 billion years ago, resulting in how energy is produced in your cells. Understanding this dynamic, adaptive flow of energy, can transform how you think about your health and our shared human experience. Martin Picard is an associate professor of behavioral medicine in psychiatry and neurology at Columbia University. His groundbreaking lab investigates mechanisms of brain-body communication, focusing on how mitochondria influence cognition, stress resilience, and aging. He is building an integrative model of human health that can help transform how we teach and practice medicine. Beyond his passion for mitochondria, Martin enjoys electric cars, renewable energy, and spending time in nature with his family. 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