I want you to imagine being taken away from your family as a child. You cry out, but nobody listens. You are chained, beaten, shackled, but nobody's there to listen to you.Your life is no longer yours, but you're dictated and you are controlled for human whims. And the worst part that nobody stops by to question this cruelty. You're just living in chain in concrete.That's the horrific life of a captive elephant. We live in an age of modernity. Yet in this modern era, we cling on to some old traditional prac ...

How many times can you call the bomb squad to your house for a suspicious package before you get charged for a misuse of emergency services. Turns out the answer is three. That is one of the many things I learned when I was sworn in as the 19th director of the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.It was a job I never aspired to or even applied. See, we were in the middle of a historic pandemic. Nearly 4,000 people were dying every single day.And as we say in infectious disease circles, a ...

Autism Awareness & Advocacy - The speaker's curiosity about autism led to a calling to understand how individuals with autism perceive the world [4] - The speaker emphasizes the importance of believing in the potential of individuals with autism, rather than focusing on deficits [7] - The speaker highlights the need for self-awareness, emotional regulation, and patience when working with individuals with autism and their families [11] - The speaker underscores the significance of empowering and educating families to enable them to support their children with autism effectively [16] Program & Organizational Development - The speaker initiated a Saturday social skills training program to address the lack of socialization opportunities for children with autism [13] - The speaker's organization adopted a holistic approach, incorporating academics, life skills, and theater to support the development of individuals with autism [18] - The organization developed vocational training programs based on person-centered planning and community collaboration [20] - The organization's credibility and community support enabled it to navigate the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic [22] Personal Journey & Resilience - The speaker's personal experience with a partial facial paralytic attack provided a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities and their families [24][25][26][27][28] - The speaker emphasizes the importance of self-belief, self-awareness, and trust in others in overcoming personal challenges [30]

Core Message - The speaker emphasizes the importance of self-belief, pursuing unique dreams, and contributing one's verse to life [7][19][20] - The speaker advocates for spreading messages of love, compassion, and hope, using nature as a tool [16][17] Personal Journey & Inspiration - The speaker's perspective on life and cinema was transformed by developer communication and film studies at Assam University [8][9] - The speaker's time in Manas National Park led to a profound connection with nature, influencing their dedication to films and songs about nature [13][14] - The speaker found a "eureka moment" through Greenhub, an initiative nurturing individuals to tell their own stories from diverse communities [11][12] Values & Philosophy - The speaker believes in the power of diversity and using one's voice to represent their community and identity [12] - The speaker highlights that true value lies in the values left behind, not just achievements or certificates [17] - The speaker draws inspiration from poetry, romance, love, nature, music, cinema, and storytelling as elements that enrich life [6]

Hospital Establishment & Growth - The Kachar Cancer Hospital Society was formed in 1992 by local citizens driven by the pain of cancer, lacking a concrete plan initially [2][3] - The hospital was established in 1996 after community fundraising efforts, including door-to-door campaigns and selling lottery tickets [4][5] - The hospital started modestly with few rooms, beds, and volunteer doctors, but with a strong desire to provide care [5] - The hospital evolved into a center for treatment, learning, and humanity, driven by a shared mission and the support of the community, donors, and patients [13][14] Core Values & Philosophy - The hospital's policy was to ensure that no one should be turned away for lack of resources [6] - The hospital aimed to provide the best quality of care with compassion, ensuring access for everyone, not just the wealthy [11] - The hospital emphasizes learning from patients' stories and adapting protocols accordingly [12] - The hospital believes that ordinary people can achieve extraordinary things by harnessing their inner power to bring about change [14][15] Community & Support - The community's support was crucial, with people coming together to contribute their skills and resources [4][10] - The hospital received continuous trust from the community, both locally and elsewhere, as well as from donors [13][14]

I want to tell you the full story. But first, when I say the word Medusa, what first comes to your mind. I often get snakes, monster will turn you into stone.I'm a Nigerian. This is how we tell stories. I say story and you say story. Then I say once upon a time and you say time time.Shall we try. Story story. >> Once upon a time.>> Excellent. There lived a young lady called Medusa. She's described as being very beautiful.They would talk about her gorgeous hair, her striking eyes. But Medusa wasn't just beau ...

Mental Health Advocacy & Podcast Impact - The podcast "Balancing Act: Life and Struggles of a Teenage Girl" has garnered thousands of downloads, indicating a significant reach within its target audience [4] - The podcast features interviews with New York Times best-selling authors, clinical psychologists, and representatives from organizations like the National Alliance for Eating Disorders, enhancing its credibility and providing diverse perspectives [4] - The podcast aims to offer compassion, guidance, validation, and hope to listeners by sharing vulnerable stories and expert insights [4] Personal Experience & Message - The host shares her personal experience with anorexia nervosa and relapse, emphasizing the importance of raw feelings and experiences over labels and numbers [1][2] - The core message is that connection and sharing authentic voices are crucial for healing, rather than striving for perfection [5] - The host advocates for creating a safe space where vulnerability is met with compassion, encouraging others to share their stories and seek help [5][7] Recognition & Community - The host received a Hidden Hero Award from Project Blackbird, an organization dedicated to destigmatizing mental health, highlighting her contributions to the field [6] - The importance of community and shared experiences in coping with pain is emphasized, suggesting that speaking up can positively impact lives [7]

Mental Health Advocacy & Personal Experience - The speaker shares her personal experience with anorexia nervosa, emphasizing the importance of raw feelings over labels and numbers [1][2] - The speaker highlights the universality of struggles, shame, and pain associated with mental health challenges [2] - The speaker emphasizes the importance of compassion, validation, and hope in supporting individuals battling mental health issues [3] - The speaker created a podcast, "Balancing Act: Life and Struggles of a Teenage Girl," to share her experiences and support others [4] - The podcast has reached thousands of downloads and featured interviews with experts and advocates in the mental health field [4] - The speaker emphasizes that the goal in healing isn't perfection, but connection and sharing authentic voices [5] - The speaker received a Hidden Hero Award from Project Blackbird for her advocacy in destigmatizing mental health [6] - The speaker advocates for sharing stories to empower others and encourages seeking help when needed [7] Community & Support - The speaker underscores that individuals are not meant to cope with pain alone [7] - The speaker highlights the transformative power of speaking up in a safe and empowered environment [7]

What if saving the world didn’t require grand gestures—just helping one person every day? In this moving talk, Matt Halloran shares three simple ways to create lasting impact: through your words, your actions, and your presence. Grounded in real stories of love, trauma, and human connection, this is a call to start a ripple effect of HOPE—Helping One Person Every day. Matt Halloran, MSHS, is a soulful storyteller, bestselling author, and advocate for boundless human connection. With a deep belief in the pow ...

A cup of water is not heavy. You can easily pick it up and take a drink from it. But what if I told you to hold it out in front of you.After a few minutes, your arm would get tired. And after an hour, your arm would go up. The cup itself is not the cause of the pain. It is the time you spent holding on to the cup.This resembles our past trauma. The longer we cling on to it, the more it weighs us down. Yet water is essential for life.We cannot live without it, just like we cannot erase the memories of our pa ...