Ποιος είναι ο Δολοφόνος της Ευτυχίας μας | Katerina Moustaka | TEDxPatras
In this thought-provoking talk, Katerina Moustaka, Medical Doctor, Chiropractor & Writer, takes us on a journey through chronic pain, emotional struggle, and the quiet unraveling of happiness. What begins as a story of physical suffering becomes a powerful reflection on expectations, identity, and the narratives we tell ourselves. With honesty and insight, she explores how the true thief of our joy often lies not in our circumstances, but in our resistance to them in the belief Katerina Moustaka has always been fascinated by the beauty of words and the act of reading. She studied medicine at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and chiropractic at Life Chiropractic College West in California, USA, both of which she has been practicing for 25 years. At the same time, she broadened her practice by teaching as a presenter in her “Become A Body Whisperer” pain trigger point treatment workshops. Since the start of her professional career, she has delved into the unique and complex body-mind connection, exploring how our Biography influences our Biology.Its contribution to promoting exercise to prevent and preserve health is outstanding. She has published studies, spoken at scientific conferences, and worked on the translation and scientific editing of the renowned book “Pilates Anatomy” in Greek.Recently, she took the next step, combining her scientific expertise with her passion for literature, by publishing her first book, “My Little Truths-Tade Efi Katerina.” In it, she shares her years of experience and in-depth understanding of how our lives, attitudes, and choices affect our bodies and how changing our viewpoint may transform our reality. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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