NOTE FROM TED: While some viewers may find this to be helpful as a complementary approach, please do not look to this talk for mental health advice. This talk only represents the speaker's personal views and understanding of the body, the brain, and healing, which some viewers may find to be alienating. TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described in more detail here: http://storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/tedx_content_guidelines.pdfWhat if healing isn’t about becoming something more—but about unbecoming everything you're not?In this deeply personal and transformational talk, spiritual teacher John Jacob shares a radical new path to healing. Through emotional honesty, soul-centered insights, and a practical four-step process, he helps us recognize that our triggers are not flaws—they're guides. They're doorways to liberation.By releasing childhood conditioning and rewriting the narratives we inherited, we stop striving to be “better”… and start remembering that we are already whole. This talk is an invitation to unbecome the roles, masks, and programs that never belonged to us—and come home to our true self. John Jacob Mubarak is a spiritual teacher and integration guide dedicated to helping individuals awaken to their infinite potential. He bridges ancient wisdom with modern science to foster profound transformation. For over a decade, John Jacob has guided thousands through integration, breathwork, and spiritual practice, helping them embody lasting change and become a beneficial presence on the planet. His work is rooted in the Sacred Truth Principles of Acceptance, Joy, and Oneness, empowering individuals to move beyond limiting beliefs and step into a life of deep alignment. Whether leading retreats and workshops, coaching clients, or exploring the jungles and beaches of Costa Rica, he is devoted to fostering a world where inner healing leads to collective flourishing. 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