Making Peace with Your Belly Fat

Explore a transformative journey of self-acceptance and body positivity in this TEDxBellevueWomen talk. Discover how a personal tragedy involving plastic surgery reshaped the speaker's perspective on beauty standards and self-love. Follow Susan Lieu's powerful narrative as she recounts her path from body shame to embracing her heritage and physical appearance. Learn about the impact of cultural expectations on body image and the importance of forgiveness in the healing process. Gain insights into the speaker's experiences as a Vietnamese American author, playwright, and performer, and how these roles have influenced her approach to storytelling and self-expression. Reflect on the broader implications of beauty standards in society and the potential for personal growth through challenging ingrained beliefs about appearance.