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I had no idea who she was fyi shes an actress best known for her role in absolutely fabulous but was attracted to the cover of the book and gave it a go. Ruby wax has had quite an interesting and amazing life. Ruby wax is a sidesplittingly charismatic awards host, after dinner speaker, comedian, motivational speaker and mental health campaigner. According to the ted talk by ruby wax, which of the following points does she not cover concerning depression. This talk was presented at an official ted conference, and was featured by our editors on the home page. In 20, ruby obtained a masters degree in mindfulnessbased cognitive therapy from the university of oxford to increase her understanding of the brain and the science behind mental. The first is something of a lecture, read from a folder behind a lectern. I didnt know much about sane new world before i read it. It took us 4 billion years to evolve to where we are now. This winter, wax started up the black dog tribe, an online network for people with mental illness.

Now her work blends mental health advocacy and laughs. The show inspired her book sane new world, a look at why so many people felt it was all too much. The talk took place on november 11, 2014 at the aero theatre, santa monica. Ruby and peter discuss how to embolden people to take risks and innovate, and at the same time help them avoid getting stressed and frazzled by the process of innovation. Actress ruby wax is known for her tv show, comedy career and books. Actress and author ruby wax has a new solution, the art of noticing and understanding your own thoughts and feelings. And thats saying quite a bitin a loud, funny voice. Comedian ruby wax uses her quirky personality to explain the stigma of mental.

With dazzling energy and humor, wax, diagnosed a decade ago with. From the very beginning you are pulled into a very relaxed and happy atmosphere and hear the conversations between ruby. 19 april 1953 is an american actress, comedian, mental health campaigner, lecturer, and author who has resided in the united kingdom since the 1970s a classically trained actress, wax starred in the sitcom girls on top. With dazzling energy and humor, wax, diagnosed a decade ago with clinical depression, urges us to put an end to the stigma of mental illness. Ruby wax has experienced episodes of depression for most of her life, but it wasnt until she finally checked into a clinic, that she realised how widespread mental health problems are. Why you should listen winston churchill called it the black dog a depression that. Ruby wax is coming to reading to talk about her new book.

Ruby wax in conversation with carrie fisher live talks. Weve evolved this far, but we dont need more fingers and toes, she tells me in the course of a. Well im taking the book, which is about how the brain works and im turning it into a show, sane new world, because you can see a little bit of it. I have suffered with depression, anxiety and panic disorder since i was a young teenager and now i have a sleeping disorder and diagnosed with ptsd. One project she didnt get to mention onstage at tedglobal. Ruby wax collection 3 books set how to be human, sane new world, a mindfulness guide for the frazzled by ruby wax, how to be human by ruby wax, et al. James duncan davidsonted i didnt like my own talk i was being too desperate. Speaker ruby wax humour and mental health aspeakers. Ruby wax is a loud, funny woman who spent much of her comedy career battling depression in silence.

This is only the second show in a hefty tour with over 50 dates, and although billed as a ruby wax and friends performance, it has more of the feel of an entertaining book tour. Simon sinek on how great leaders inspire action 2010. Watch her tedtalk, posted today and inspired by her show losing it, to start the conversation. About ruby wax ruby wax began her career at the royal shakespeare company and is a successful comedian, tv writer and performer of over 25 years. I had seen her ted talk and knew that she was a comediennecomementalillnessadvocate and that she was affected by mental illness herself. Ruby wax argues that by better understanding better how our brains work, we can learn to rewire our thinking and find calm in a frenetic world. I came across this 8 minute ted talk whilst at a wellbeing talk. Despite growing up with toxic parents, she managed to study drama at the royal. Taming the mind, whilst that being said, i am so glad i finally finished this book. To book ruby wax obe please contact your jla agent. Ruby, the monk and the neuroscientist are todays magi. Here are eight ted talks that can help you better understand someone with a mental illness. Ted talk thursday whats so funny about mental illness. In this hilarious 8 minutes talk, ms wax questions why only disease of the body garners sympathy but not for the brain.

I call people that are mentally disturbed, you know, i say theyre crazy. Ruby wax shares her struggle with anxiety, depression and just generalised worry in sane new world. In october 2012 ruby gave a high profile ted talk covering the important issues of mental health and and brain. Here are 5 ted talk that will change the way we view mental illness and suicide. Engaging, refreshing, honest and funny, ruby waxs unique approach to life and leadership is truly inspiring, as is her ability to speak candidly about mental illness. Study 35 terms psy 442 final exam flashcards quizlet. Last year i read a mindfulness guide for the frazzled by ruby wax.

A world famous comedienne, actor and script writer, ruby wax. How old is ruby wax, what is her new book how to be human. How to be human at the leicester square theatre, wc2 a show that occupies an affable space somewhere between a ted talk, a book event and a comic monologue is so crammed it can. How to be human is the first book by ruby wax that i have read, and ill start by saying i will definitely be reading more. Many ted talks accomplish this, but here are a few that send a clear message and call to action.

After performing in the royal shakespeare company for 6 years ruby had a successful 25 years working at the bbc in a variety of television programs written and performed by herself as well as script editing all series of absolutely fabulous, including the feature film. There are certainly plenty of gags but wax has a serious message, raising awareness of mental health and working out how we deal with modern life and the stress that goes with it. Sir ken robinson says schools kill creativity 2006. Me at tedtalks, or a journey into brain candy huffpost uk. With dazzling energy and humor, wax, diagnosed a decade ago with clinical. Share ruby wax quotations about mothers, motivation and healthcare.

Love ted talks and enjoyed these especially ruby wax stop the stigma. With this marvellous book, ruby wax has confirmed her position as one of the most readable, inspirational and engaging writers in the field of human mental health, happiness and fulfilment. So its probably apt that ruby waxs foray into the field, based on her recent book of the same name, is a show of two halves, too. Ruby is a wellknown tv personality who achieved great success at the bbc. It feels as if you are sat next to ruby chatting away, rather than reading a book. Carrie fisher we know so little about how our minds work, says. But then again it doesnt quite fit into the conventional comedy template. Ruby wax in conversation with carrie fisher on vimeo. In how to be human, ruby wax tries to come up with some answers to that niggling question about how we can learn to like and love ourselves. In april 2015 it was announced that ruby wax will be awarded an obe officer of the most excellent order of the british empire by her majesty queen elizabeth ii, for her services to mental health. The 64yearold, who was born in evanston, illinois, has been in the spotlight for more than three decades. Ruby wax is available for speaking events, award ceremonies and bespoke speeches.