It's quite a beautiful concept to me how human psychology works. How some things don't need to be taught, how you can just absorb them. It's crazy cuz it's literally like the smell of your mom's chai or how festivals feel a lot more louder in your bones than they do in your ears.how belief is instilled within a person. You see, I come from a country where faith isn't just a belief. It's a way of life.It's in the bells ringing through the ancient temples, the aans, the gardo, the churches, and the infinite o ...

[Music] [Applause] Have you ever experienced something that broke your heart. the death of someone you love, the loss of a pet, a devastating diagnosis, or the pain of a dream that may never come true. If you have experienced any of these, please raise your hand.Look around. You are not alone. Grief is the natural emotional response to loss of any kind.And with over 40 life events that can trigger grief, it's universal. Sooner or later, it touches each of us. This truth became real for me in 2018 when my so ...

And this is also my grandfather. And this is also my grandfather. I know what you're thinking. I'm a pretty cute baby. And you're not wrong. But also, my grandfather likes to smile a lot. Growing up, I used to think he was just one of those people who were naturally happy. you know, the glass half full kind of guy. The type of person who sees the sunny side of things even when it's raining. The type of person who sees the light even when there's a power outage, which in Sri Lanka there were many. But what I ...

[Music] The world doesn't need change. It needs people who do. That line didn't come to me while meditating on a mountain or journaling in a fancy cafe. Well, you will find me there most of the times. But this line came to me while I was sitting across someone who was breaking down. Not because what happened with her. No. But no one stayed to listen. She was surrounded by friends, family. She had a large circle yet truly alone. I am Kapal Raj and I work with Fortune50 organization where I lead sales enablem ...

[Music] I have a very distinct memory of my first day of school in the States. I went into school about two weeks after I arrived from Ethiopia. And because I didn't know English, my mom would accompany me.And I remember walking down the hall with her on one side and holding a heavy in one hand. My name is Rep. Kyle and this is my journey of finding home.Now, back in the States, standing at the entrance of the classroom with my mom on one side, instead of being met with a game of jump rope, I walked into a ...

[Music] The world doesn't need change. It needs people who do. That line didn't come to me while meditating on a mountain or journaling in a fancy cafe. Well, you will find me there most of the times. But this line came to me while I was sitting across someone who was breaking down. Not because what happened with her. No. But no one stayed to listen. She was surrounded by friends, family. She had a large circle yet truly alone. I am Kapal Raj and I work with Fortune50 organization where I lead sales enablem ...

Community & Social Impact - The speaker emphasizes the importance of community and connection, particularly for Black men, highlighting the vanishing dinner table and the need for verbal communication [6][7] - "Sunday dinner" is presented as a space for vulnerability and healing, where men can share their struggles and support one another [7][9] - The initiative aims to address issues such as childhood trauma, fatherhood, guilt, pain, and loneliness [13] - The speaker envisions expanding "Sunday dinners" to various locations to foster healing and better leadership within the Black community [17] - The speaker advocates for building tables and fostering support systems, emphasizing self-reliance and community empowerment [20] Personal Development & Mental Health - The speaker shares personal experiences of overcoming adversity, including being shot and finding support through a mentor [4][5] - The speaker discusses the pressure Black men face to appear strong and the importance of shedding the "mask" to address their pain [10] - The speaker highlights the need to move away from "toxic toughness" and embrace vulnerability and self-care [21] - The speaker emphasizes the importance of mental freedom and unlocking potential through development, care, love, respect, and honesty [17] Call to Action - The speaker encourages listeners to become mentors and create supportive environments for others [20] - The speaker invites listeners to attend "Sunday dinner" to experience the benefits of community and healing [22]

Hello everyone. I'm Mariah Freriedman, the host of Balancing Act: Life and Struggles of a Teenage Girl, a mental health and wellness podcast made for teens by a teen. I was diagnosed with anorexia nervosa the summer after seventh grade.But the exact diagnosis isn't what truly shaped me. What really mattered was the experience itself. Not the labels, not the numbers, the raw feelings.What came before and after the moment the doctor sat me down in one of those blue medical chairs and said that I had an eating ...

Community & Well-being - Loneliness is an epidemic, increasing premature death by 30% [6] - The impact of loneliness is equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes a day [7] - Community fulfills needs for physiological safety, psychological safety, self-awareness, and self-actualization [7] - Building a true community requires self-awareness, vulnerability, courage, and willingness to repair harm [9][10] - Harm in community is inevitable but can be healed from together [10][11] Personal Development & Community Building - Courage is essential to be one's full self and inspire others [8] - Community is practiced, built brick by brick, starting with oneself [8][9] - Self-awareness includes understanding one's impact and how others receive them [9] - Solidarity brings freedom and a shared future [10] - Building community starts with self-acceptance and healing [11]

Self-Reflection and Personal Growth - The speaker initially defined success through external achievements and societal labels, such as career milestones and prestigious designations [1] - The speaker realized that chasing these external validations was a way of running away from childhood pressures and insecurities [2] - The speaker recognized the importance of self-acceptance and healing the inner child, rather than constantly striving for external validation [2][3] - The speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding and accepting all versions of oneself, including the vulnerable and insecure aspects [3] Authenticity and Inner Exploration - The speaker challenges the notion that external achievements and profiles (like LinkedIn) define a person's true self [2][3] - The speaker encourages questioning the path to success and aligning with one's inner self rather than conforming to societal expectations [2] - The speaker advocates for self-love and honesty as the first step towards discovering one's true self [3] Emotional Awareness and Healing - The speaker highlights the importance of acknowledging and validating one's emotions, including pain and vulnerability [3] - The speaker emphasizes the need to identify the triggers behind emotional upsets and to address them with compassion [3]