Watch a compelling TEDx talk where comedian Dave Chawner uses humor to destigmatize eating disorders, sharing his personal battle with anorexia. Explore Chawner's journey through his UK tour 'Over It: Death, Anorexia & Other Funny Things' and gain insights into the challenges of publicly discussing mental health struggles. Learn how comedy can be a powerful tool for raising awareness about taboo topics, as Chawner takes a satirical look at his past experiences. Discover the intersection of humor and serious issues in this thought-provoking 16-minute presentation that aims to educate and entertain while addressing the complexities of eating disorders and mental health.
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
Monster Munch
Losing Weight
My Heroine
Addiction
Sex pest
Ramadan
Coffee Loading
Why am I here
Beat
Media
Anorexia
Taught by
TEDx