Recovery is Relative: Kassie Perkins, Miss for America 2020

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Why do so many of us get nervous when public speaking? Communication expert Lawrence Bernstein says the key to dealing with the pressure is as simple as having a casual chat. He introduces the "coffee shop test" as a way to help you overcome nerves, connect with your audience and deliver a message that truly resonates. After the talk, Modupe explains a similar approach in academia called the "Grandma test," and how public speaking can be as simple as a conversation with grandma. Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward? Fill out our survey ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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For anyone who has experienced the trauma of a parent with an addiction, it can cause a lot of pain, anguish, and distrust within the entire family. And as a child, it’s extremely hard to understand why a parent won’t stop using drugs or alcohol.

Even after a parent has gotten sober, the resentment and anger can easily become lifelong baggage and negatively influence your own life and relationships for years down the road.

Kassie recently partnered with American Addiction Centers for a special series – Recovery is Relative. In the series, she shares insight from her family’s journey from addiction to recovery.

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Recovery is Relative: Kassie Perkins, Miss for America 2020

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published 5 years ago

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Even after a parent has gotten sober, the resentment and anger can easily become lifelong baggage and negatively influence your own life and relationships for years down the road.

Kassie recently partnered with American Addiction Centers for a special series – Recovery is Relative. In the series, she shares insight from her family’s journey from addiction to recovery.

72 episodes

#Fitness #Podcasting Education #Self-Improvement #Mental Health #American Addiction Centers

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