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Redefining Wellness | Nevine Baligh | TEDxCairoUniversity
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-25 15:49
[موسيقى] [تصفيق] دي شويه دلاين حقيقيه من طفولتي في التسعينات واوائل الالفينات وقتها الدايت كتشر كان في كل حته كنا اوست بالاستريم والف والسبريتي بديول عايزه احكي لكم على اول مره عملت فيها دايت كان عندي 10 سنين كنت بتمشى مع واحده صاحبتي في النادي واحنا بنتمشى خبطنا في مامتها الست اول ما شافتني قالت لي ايه ده انت تخنتي كده ليه؟ طيب انا بكل امانه مش فاكره خالص انا جسمي كان شكله ايه وقتها ولا فاكره اصلا اذا كنت تخنت ولا لا بس اللي فاكراه كويس قوي هو الديب سنس اوف شيم اللي حسيت بيه كنت مكسوفه وحاسه ان انا اكني عا ...
Hunger for Acceptance | Michelle Mah | TEDxChatsworthInternationalSchool
TEDx Talks· 2025-08-25 16:30
Personal Experience & Recovery - The speaker shares a personal journey through childhood struggles with food, body image, and the development of bulimia nervosa and body dysmorphic disorder [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16] - The speaker highlights the importance of professional support, mindfulness, and self-compassion in the healing process [21][22][23] - The speaker emphasizes the ongoing nature of recovery and the importance of self-compassion in managing inner criticism [26][27] Eating Disorder Statistics & Impact - Eating disorders affect a significant portion of the population, with one in five women struggling with disordered eating and 22% of adolescents and youth being impacted [17] - Less than 6% of clinically diagnosed individuals are medically underweight [18] - Suicide attempts are prevalent among those diagnosed with anorexia nervosa (31%), bulimia nervosa (21%), and binge eating disorder (21%) [18] - LGBT plus youth are four times as likely to attempt suicide [18] - Every 52 minutes, one person dies as a direct consequence of an eating disorder [19] - Only 16% of those diagnosed seek treatment [19] Societal Factors & Advocacy - The speaker advocates for an end to fat shaming and weight teasing, highlighting their long-lasting impact [17] - The speaker emphasizes the need for increased research and advocacy for eating disorders globally [24] - The speaker expresses concern about the impossible beauty standards that children are exposed to [25] - The speaker encourages parents and adults to help children create positive memories and to address their own inner work [26]
Mia, la mia migliore amica | Cristina Marmoreo | TEDxLake Como Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-08-14 16:50
Core Issue - The report addresses the speaker's personal struggle with body image issues and disordered eating, specifically bulimia [1][2][3][4][5] - The speaker details the development of an obsession with controlling food intake and calories, leading to self-induced vomiting [3][4] - The speaker highlights the negative impact of societal pressures and bullying on self-esteem and body image [2] Recovery and Support - The speaker emphasizes the importance of seeking help and support from others [5][9] - The speaker credits her mother's intervention and support as a turning point in her recovery [6][7][8] - The speaker underscores the significance of self-acceptance, vulnerability, and courage in overcoming personal challenges [8][9] Key Takeaway - The report suggests that vulnerability is not a weakness but a strength, and admitting to having a problem is the first step towards recovery [8][9] - The report advocates for seeking help and not being ashamed of one's struggles [9]
What If Everyone Was Born Without Hair? | Juliana Burke | TEDxYouth@FranklinSchoolOfInnovation
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-24 14:54
Societal Standards & Beauty - The talk explores the impact of societal standards on perceptions of beauty, using a hypothetical world without hair as a lens [2][3][5] - It questions the origins of beauty standards and why individuals are judged for minor aspects of their appearance [6] - The talk highlights the ever-changing nature of beauty standards throughout history, citing examples from ancient Egypt (round stomachs), the 1400s (big foreheads), and the 1920s (boyish figures) [12] Personal Experiences & Mental Health - The speaker shares personal experiences of being negatively commented on and how those comments affected their mental health [7][8] - The speaker discusses a past relationship and friendship that ended due to struggles with self-worth and societal pressures [8][9][10] Self-Acceptance & Expression - The speaker emphasizes the importance of self-acceptance and cherishing individual qualities, even insecurities [11] - The talk encourages individuals to express themselves without fear of judgment [11] - The speaker advocates for a world where people are not judged based on their appearance and where there are no rigid definitions of beauty [13]