By Alan Cohen — 2014
We may live in a democratic society, but unless we are free of the inner bondage of fear and separation, we are not truly free.
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Discussing what I think are the 5 biggest challenges that disabled people face in developing a healthy/positive body image and how I tackle them.
Ben Mattlin lives a normal, independent life. Why is that interesting? Because Mattlin was born with spinal muscular atrophy, a congenital muscle weakness from which he was expected to die in childhood.
Harnaam was originally known for being the youngest woman in the world to have a full beard, but is now known as a prominent advocate for mental health, body image and LGBTQIA issues. In her talk, she discusses the importance of embracing beauty, whatever form it may come in.
Cancer, and cancer treatment, can change your body, what it looks like and your body confidence. Young people and teenagers share how cancer changed their body but how they still feel still like themselves.
Iskra Lawrence is a British model who has been included in campaigns for major brands without her photos being retouched (something that is quite rare in the modeling industry).
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Being “othered” and the body shame it spurs is not “just” a feeling.
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