How to talk to the worst parts of yourself

Max points: 5 Type: TEDx Talk

This talk explores the idea of unconditional welcome—embracing every part of ourselves and others without judgment. Through personal stories and insights, it highlights how empathy, self-acceptance, and love can transform inner struggles into healing, making it a powerful reflection on mental health and human connection.

Channel: TEDx Duration: 0:14:31

Questions

1. What practice did the speaker describe as imagining a 'shiny soap bubble' filled with?

Forgiveness Unconditional welcome Tolerance Compassion

2. According to the speaker, what happens when we stop trying to figure out who deserves love?

Love becomes difficult Love becomes effortless Love disappears Love must be earned

3. What profession or role helped the speaker learn to welcome all parts of herself?

Yoga instructor Teacher Therapist Focus group moderator

4. What does the speaker argue against at the beginning of the talk?

That you can't love anyone until you love yourself That focus groups teach nothing about empathy That therapy solves everything instantly That love is always conditional

5. What metaphor did the speaker use to describe her fragmented self?

Puzzle Shattered mirror Broken glass Prism

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