Chatti, who bled uncontrollably for two years due to a tumor, writes a heartfelt, hopeful poem about finally healing from her trauma.
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Poetry is not only dream and vision; it is the skeleton architecture of our lives. It lays the foundation for a future of change, a bridge across our fears of what has never been before.
Most of us at some point in our lives will be struck by major traumas such as the sudden death of a loved one, a debilitating disease, assault, or a natural disaster. Resilience refers to the ability to ‘bounce back’ after encountering difficulty.
Spoken word meet social critique in this power piece exploring the cyclical nature of mental health challenges within the black community.
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Amy talks to Thomas Brag, one of the guys from Yes Theory (who got Will Smith to bungee jump out of a helicopter). Thomas shares how to seek discomfort, manage anxiety, and face your fears head-on.
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Amy talks to former Fifth Harmony member, Ally Brooke, about the struggles, emotional pain, and triumphs she's experienced throughout her personal and professional life.
Kara Goldin is the founder and CEO of Hint, the company that is best known for making unsweetened flavor water. Amy talks to Kara about how to overcome self-doubt, how to deal with other people who doubt you, and the one question you should ask yourself when you're afraid to do something.
“If I should have a daughter, instead of Mom, she’s gonna call me Point B ...” began spoken word poet Sarah Kay, in a talk that inspired two standing ovations at TED2011.
Osaka’s mental health challenges are nothing new in her isolating sport. What is new is the acceptance she’ll face—and the paths back—if she takes a prolonged break.
In the past few weeks, my journey took an unexpected path but one that has taught me so much and helped me grow. I learned a couple of key lessons.
By withdrawing from competition citing concerns over her mental health, Biles showed that resisting expectations can be more powerful than persisting through them.