Realizing my true strengths in eating disorder recovery

Max points: 5 Type: TEDx Talk

A personal recovery talk from a former athlete who survived anorexia, reframing the illness as a catalyst for growth. Shares five insights—redefining strength, small daily wins, longevity, self-care, and removing limiting beliefs—to help others, families, and communities support recovery.

Channel: TEDx Duration: 0:11:21

Questions

1. What did a bone scan reveal about the speaker's skeletal health at age 25?

Bones of an 88-year-old Bones of a 60-year-old Bones of a 70-year-old Bones of a 50-year-old

2. According to the National Institute of Health, what percentage of teenage girls have unhealthy weight control habits and eating disorders?

40% 25% 50% 60%

3. What did the speaker identify as their first vulnerable truth about strength?

Strength means ignoring pain Strength is found only in winning competitions Their definition of strong was all wrong Strength comes from muscle size

4. What object does the speaker say transformed from being their biggest enemy to their greatest source of strength?

A mirror A fork A scale A protein shake

5. What unexpected perspective does the speaker share about anorexia?

It destroyed their athletic career It made them stronger physically It saved their life It was easy to overcome

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