First, watch this wonderful new promo for teds mobile app a wander through five countries and communities, linked by a love for great ideas. Stigma and discrimination are the two biggest obstacles to a productive public dialogue about mental health. Ruby wax talks about her experience with mental illness and talks about how mental illnesses could have come around. Simon sinek on how great leaders inspire action filmed at tedxpugetsound in 2009. Ruby wax shares her struggle with anxiety, depression and just generalised worry in sane new world. Ruby wax collection 3 books set how to be human, sane new world, a mindfulness guide for the frazzled by ruby wax, how to be human by ruby wax, et al. It explains the concepts simply and wittily, and provides useful exercises at the end to help put the theory into practice. Teds filmmakers asked the help of five tedx organizers to make a video highlighting teds mobile app, the result became something much more. Tedtalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the ted conference, where the worlds leading thinkers and doers.
This is all thanks to a new, emerging technology called additive manufacturing, or better known as 3d printing. Comedian, actress and author ruby wax has lived in london with her husband for some years, but was born and raised an only child in the united states of america. She came to the united kingdom in the 1970s to study acting and went on to become a. No question, anyone reading this has won the evolutionary hunger games by the fact youre on all twos and not some fossil. Whats so funny about mental illness ruby wax ted talks. Best ted talks on mental health mentalhealthpodcasts. Powered by create your own unique website with customizable templates. In this passionate, highenergy talk, she uses humour to address common stereotypes and misconceptions about mental illness. There are many similarities between the damage a stroke and an sca can do and so is well. Alternatively, if the talk raises issues worthy of a broader debate we may move the talk off of youtube and onto our own site, where we can provide more context and offer a broad array of conversation tools. A great ted talk is proof that a carefully crafted short presentation can unlock empathy, stir excitement, spread knowledge and promote a shared dream. Jul 14, 2015 tedtalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the ted conference, where the worlds leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes or less. Because according to ruby wax in her talk, whats so funny about mental illness.
Shes very skillful at doing this in a way that educates and doesnt make light of mental illness. Across the board it seems like we have no idea how to talk about it respectfully and responsibly. Usborn comedian and entertainer ruby wax, speaking at the ted talks in 2012. Ruby wax is a sidesplittingly charismatic awards host, after dinner speaker, comedian, motivational speaker and mental health campaigner. Apr 19, 20 exploring the biggest questions of our time with the help of the worlds greatest thinkers. I have suffered with depression, anxiety and panic disorder since i was a young teenager and now i have a sleeping disorder and diagnosed with ptsd from my military career i find myself in.
Mental health for all by involving all vikram patel ted talks by ted. Shes realistic, she doesnt talk down to her audience and shes genuinely enthusiastic about her new subject. She joins expresso to talk about the importance of mindfulness, and to play agony aunt to some of our viewers concerns. Toward a new understanding of mental illness by ted. Oct 10, 2012 one project she didnt get to mention onstage at tedglobal. Its like going to glastonbury but the acts are geniuses whove invented things ive. Host manoush zomorodi inspires us to learn more about the world, our communities, and most importantly. From series 21, broadcast on 040117 rubys tireless activism for mental health is far from over. With dazzling energy and humor, wax, diagnosed a decade ago with clinical depression, urges.
A users guide to the normalcrazy mind wax, ruby on. Nov 19, 20 ruby wax on bbcs hardtalk talks about her latest show featuring the brain. Ruby wax is an entertainer and mental health advocate, author of two bestselling books. How to tame the mind tuesday 28 may 20 at the barclays pavilion for the hay festival. You cant blame the internet for your mental probems the comedian talks about her shopping and phone addictions, her love for her macbook and why she doesnt use facebook. So the ted blog asked ruby for more about the black dog, her next show, performing in mental institutions, and the big questions that we still cant talk about. Using her knowledge from her masters degree in mindfulnessbased cognitive therapy at oxford university, she. Her childrens book, hello ruby, is the worlds most whimsical way to learn about technology, computing and coding. She has written an excellent book on how her brain has been affected. Ruby additionally holds a masters degree in mindfulnessbased cognitive therapy from oxford university, and was awarded an obe in 2015 for her services to mental health. Ruby, the monk and the neuroscientist are todays magi. Oct 14, 2012 so which of these many talks has proved the most popular. Ruby wax is a loud, funny woman who spent much of her comedy career battling depression in silence.
As a matter of fact there is a brilliant ted talk of the relation with the mind of the body that says if you change the posture of your. Ruby is a wellknown tv personality who achieved great success at the bbc. Let ruby be your guide to a healthier, happier you. Ruby wax has experienced episodes of depression for most of her life, but it wasnt until she finally checked into a clinic, that she realised how widespread mental health problems are. How come every other organ in your body can get sick and you get sympathy, except the brain. As mindfulness expert jon kabatzinn testified on the cover ruby wax will make you laugh and show you how to heal and transform your life. Nov 07, 2017 in september 2017, beauty redefined codirector dr.
Ruby wax talks about her new book how to be human and asks what neuroscience and mindfulness can teach us about compassion for. With dazzling energy and humor, wax, diagnosed a decade ago with. Jun 27, 2012 one in four people have some form of mental illness, and ruby wax wants to talk about it. Hear ruby wax, monk gelong thubton and neuroscientist ash ranpura discuss her new book, how to be human, covering everything from. From series 21, broadcast on 04 0117 rubys tireless activism for mental health is far from over. Ruby wax argues that by better understanding better how our brains work, we can learn to rewire our. Ruby wax who do you think you are was it in their genes. I loved this book and i loved the structure, particularly the amusing conversations between ruby wax, the monk and the neuroscientist. Wax starts by describing her childhood, complete with her neurotic mother and violent father. Tedtalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the ted conference, where the worlds leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes or less. Oct 10, 2012 diseases of the body garner sympathy, says comedian ruby wax except those of the brain. In a mindfulness guide for the frazzled, ruby wax shows us how to defrazzle for good by making simple changes that give us time to breathe, reflect and live in the moment.
I wanted to find a method to defuse my depression the comedian and mentalhealth campaigner explains how realising that everyone feels. Its an easytounderstand introduction to mindfulness, weaved together with ruby s trademark wit and humour. This winter, wax started up the black dog tribe, an online network for people with mental illness. Your body language may shape who you are amy cuddy by ted. Now her work blends mental health advocacy and laughs. Get youtube premium get youtube tv best of youtube music. The scientist, the monk, and ruby wax all in the mind abc.
This 16minute talk summarizes nine years of body image research and personal passion for promoting increased understanding of the importance of positive body image. Check out this ted talk and hear lisa harouni break it down. Our salon this february targeted a passive presence that might sometimes fully attack but usually just rests there. Will need to talk about this in depth in a video but i found it really. Me at tedtalks, or a journey into brain candy i just got back from tedtalks, which were held in rio this year. Ted technology, entertainment and design is a global set of conferences owned by the private nonprofit sapling foundation, formed to disseminate ideas worth spreading. This winter, wax started up the black dog tribe, an online continue reading. Top 5 reasons why you are stressed with ruby wax youtube. She also explains her own struggles with depression and highlights the importance of teachers being able to spot the. Linda liukas is a programmer, storyteller and illustrator. Nov 04, 2015 ruby wax tells her life story so far, in her autobiography how do you want me.
This winter, wax started up the black dog tribe, an online. Outrageously witty, smart and accessible, ruby wax shows ordinary people how and why to change for good. Me at tedtalks, or a journey into brain candy huffpost uk. This winter, wax started up the black dog tribe, an online network for people with mental illness to connect to each other. Ruby wax argues that by better understanding better how our brains work, we can learn to rewire our thinking and find calm in a frenetic world. We are sitting in a meeting room and, sure enough, there is an irritating whirring sound coming from the office next door. After much research, i found out mindfulness and cognitive therapy called mbct had the best results, as far as. Ruby wax bounds onto the stage with a beaming smile and a glint in her eye. Noone has all the answers to these questions, but ruby and cos book is certainly an entertaining, informative way to get you on the way. How to be human is, without exaggeration, a lifeline.
In october 2012 ruby gave a high profile ted talk covering the important issues of mental health and and brain. Here are a few of our favourite ted talks about changing the way we experience and treat mental illness. What do you get when ruby wax, a monk and a neuroscientist team up to write a book. From baby geniuses and an 11yearold food activist to the secret of living to 100, we have counted our views from and youtube to bring you our 20 mostwatched tedx talks to date. Five helpful and motivational talks from the world renown ted talks which every sudden cardiac arrest survivor should watch.
Love ted talks and enjoyed these especially ruby wax stop the stigma. Her parents were edmund wachs and berta nee goldmann and they left vienna, austria in the 1930s as the clouds of world war two were gathering. For me, alongside ruby wax s humour, its strength is how up to date it is, dealing with issues around social media and families. Ruby wax talks about her new book how to be human and asks what neuroscience and mindfulness can teach us about compassion for ourselves and others. About ruby wax ruby wax began her career at the royal shakespeare company and is a successful comedian, tv writer and performer of over 25 years. Wax gives a fast paced, humorous account of her own breakdown, which she tells us was neither kafkaesque or suitable for cate blanchett to play in the movie role of her life. One in four people have some form of mental illness, and ruby wax wants to talk about it. We may place an overlay on the video in youtube alerting viewers that the content is outside teds standards. The comedian and campaigner is an engaging champion of mental health, but selfcare may not always be enough.
Done right, a talk can electrify a room and transform an audiences worldview. Watch her tedtalk, posted today and inspired by her show losing it, to start the conversation. Ruby wax totally busts mental health stigma in this ted talk on depression as she recounts her last breakdown, thanks the producers of her depression medication, and shares about the. How ruby wax trained her brain to beat depression daily. With mindfulness advice for relationships, for parents, for children and for teenagers, and a sixweek course based on her studies of mindfulness based cognitive therapy, a mindfulness guide for the frazzled is the only guide you need for a healthier, happier life.
Diseases of the body garner sympathy, says comedian ruby wax except those of the brain. Penguin presents the audiobook edition of how to be human. Liukas founded rails girls, which has organized workshops in over 230 cities, teaching the basics of programming to more than 10,000 women. Speaker ruby wax humour and mental health aspeakers. The manual written and read by ruby wax with ash ranpura and gelong thubten it took us 4 billion years to evolve to where we are now.
Ruby wax and rosie boycott at the hay festival full talk. Ted talk this could be why youre depressed or anxious. Lindsay kite presented a tedx talk at kingsbury hall in salt lake city, utah. Ted curator chris andersons guide to creating talks that are unforgettable. Ruby waxs cultural highlights kate kellaway the comedian and campaigner on great theatre, david eagleman, the brilliance of radiohead, ted talks and a thriller you just cant put. Then she says firmly, one in four people have mental illness. Ruby wax shares advice on mindfulness part 14 youtube. It is actually for everyone alive, for the curious, or disillusioned or muddled or just plain happy. Billy collins, former poet laureate, and my husband in a previous life, shows five.
One project she didnt get to mention onstage at tedglobal. From series 21, broadcast on 040117 ruby s tireless activism for mental health is far from over. With dazzling energy and humor, wax, diagnosed a decade ago with clinical depression, urges us to put an end to the stigma of mental illness. Using her knowledge from her masters degree in mindfulnessbased cognitive therapy at oxford university, she combines her sharp wit and charisma to make for an inspirational mental health mentor, adviser and keynote speaker. Oprah winfrey talks with thich nhat hanh excerpt powerful.
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