Become who you really are | Andrea Pennington | TEDxIUM

This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Following a near death-like experience this popular physician and medical journalist realized that her past conditioning was causing her to live an inauthentic life that created depression and anxiety. She dug deep into her shadow to overcome low self-esteem, learn to love herself and transform her entire life. In this inspiring talk at TEDxIUM, Dr. Andrea Pennington shows how we can learn who we really are - or who we were meant to be - by examining our biology, our personality and temperament and ultimately discovering our unique 'Soulprint' to break free from social conditioning that creates self-loathing and self-rejection.

Dr. Andrea Pennington is the Founder and President of Pennington Empowerment Media. An integrative medical doctor, acupuncturist and Positive Psychology coach, she empowers people to go from “surviving to thriving” by embracing their strengths and talents and sharing them with the world in a powerful way. As an investigative journalist she produces television programs and documentaries about the soul and science of wellness, longevity and optimal living. Dr. Pennington provides values-based brand development consulting for individuals and small companies who wish to make an impact in the world through digital and broadcast media.

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[pamelapichardo]

I want to give respect to everyone who watched this who knows they’re not being who they really are and wants to make a change in themselves.

[DaeEssDrea]

Thank you for the kind comments ❤😀 I wish you all a peaceful return to your Authentic Self

[blueeyycloud]

"..If you're always trying to be normal, you'll never know how amazing you can be.." - Maya Angelou

[aoihana]

Thank you so much Andrea. At age 25yrs, i'm learning to undo the self-rejection, accept myself and become who I really am, not what my family and social groups expect of me.

[JayJay-lrwm]

She's so comfortable in herself, she's shinning her own light despite that quiet dead room...

[opeyemiosuporu]

she's so confident, I'm gonna be like this.

[jasminramadan]

I am an addict to watching Ted Talks :) and tend to learn a lot from them. I have to admit on my journey to self discovery and being able to relate to every word you said and to every post & quote you added, how simple and effective you made it sound to get help from outside only inorder to find yourself on the inside. This is by far the best talk I have ever come across, Thank you so much for believing in yourself and doing this. You have inspired me to find myself again I was so lost yet with many talents but no passion and never thought to take a personality test..one thing led me to the other and I light bulb ticked, I switched on. Thank you for helping me switch on my light :))

[jasminewoods]

So glad this popped up in my recommend! Her voice is wonderful and she speak with such grace and class.

[michaelmartin]

Wow so beautiful, articulate, assertive, intelligent, sophisticated, Driven, and motivating. Im a new fan. PEACE Queen

[rajanpunniamoorthy]

What she says is exactly right. We all are unique. Each has different talents and values shared with the world. You are only responsible to explore your strength and nature yourself.

[Nephibis]

She sounds like the voice in those training videos at jobs.

[Thera-Bri]

Is it me or is there something mesmerizing about her voice/intonation?

[deividpereira]

The world need you... Because you are important, you are unique...

[able]

every one who watched it till end are already on that journey and they realise it.

[lajwantishahani]

Thank you Andrea! Your words have reached inside of me to that child to say that its okay to not be perfect. God bless.

[rhythmoflove]

“You are a gift to the world “. Thank you.

[faridahshushu]

I could listen to you forever... on a journey to self love... wish it was easier😔😔😔

[franciscochavez]

"TO TRANSFORM WHAT YOU SEE ON THE OUTSIDE YOU HAVE TO TRANSFORM WHO YOU ARE ON THE INSIDE" That's beautiful!

[mayunakano]

SHE IS MY ROLE MODEL OMG I LOVE HER SPEECH SO MUCH !!

[nissanaltima]

She’s the closest thing to perfection I’ve ever seen. Great combinations of brain And beauty... Haters haters GO AWAY !