Removing the Armor Between Us Amidst Crisis and Grief | Max Strom | TEDxCapeMay

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This engaging talk reveals that there is a powerful and undeniable interconnectedness between anxiety, loneliness, and suppressed grief. This becomes immediately clear during an emotional crisis, as most of us don't know how to ask for help, accept it if it's offered, or to offer it when it's needed. It is from this emotional isolation and pushing our emotions down in our chest that we develop anxiety, panic attacks, and the sleep issues that follow. By using breathing patterns to release our unexpressed and unprocessed emotions and by learning how to communicate, we deepen our connection with each other and alleviate our anxiety. Max Strom is a global speaker, trainer, and author known for inspiring and impacting the lives of people from all walks of life for over 30 years. He is an innovator in the field of breathing patterns and personal transformation to alleviate anxiety and PTSD. He presents keynotes and trainings worldwide and is the author of two books, "A Life Worth Breathing," and "There is No App for Happiness.” This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@sunset33533]

I had to go through a lot of healing work over the years. Years of anxiety and depression sucked. Therapy helped to learn boundaries, I learned I never dealt with losing family at a young age, I had to learn techniques for calming anxiety...like mindfulness (the book 30 Days to Reduce Stress by Harper Daniels helped a lot), and had to cut out alcohol and reduce caffeine a lot (too stimulating to my system). Maybe this can help someone out there. Allow yourself to grieve, might take a while to heal but that's ok, go at your own pace.

[@user-xq5ps1mu7n]

Beautiful message, This should be taught in our schools! God bless you Max!

[@l_Live_In_Oregon]

“When we’re in despair is when we need each other the most “. I loved his conclusion “ this worlds heart is broken, together we heal”-amen

[@lakwak]

Thank you so much!

[@stonie222]

I'll take my armor off to show you how strong i am.

[@pwally]

A profound message, brought with such wonderful presence, thank you Max! For some, it takes courage to open up for help. To admit we need it. How beautiful to know then that for others it will be their honour to look after you. Because this way, everybody grows..

[@irenedog2734]

the difference between mental health and emotional health is what we really need to acknowledge. very important

[@KaldoniaKaldonia]

We need more people like Max in the world ❤ Thank you 🙏🏼

[@karotgold09]

Thank you Max Strom!

[@derekselinger]

I loved this live Max and I am so glad to be able to sit with your thoughts further.
Much love. ❤🙏

[@gfischmanc24]

Thank you from the heart, lets share this message.

[@BeatrizBashevis]

So comforting to connect with your message 🙏🏼

[@lynaeharris7062]

Powerful had me in Tears😢

[@zenstoryshare]

I loved this video and so glad to sit with your thoughts

[@user-bw3rl5yy5m]

Beautiful message, well done Max! 😊

[@TheAW76]

The most wonderful talk

[@alanamurray422]

This is exactly how i feel. I don't matter to anyone.

[@maihoang8567]

I lost my daughter on Christmas day 2023 who had a broken heart 💔 now my heart is broken and i have lost the will for life .

[@robertgirard4862]

I love U ssooo much. ❤❤❤

[@agatik90]

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