The speaker presents vulnerability as her favorite, and deeply personal, subject, emphasizing that it is the "real space where we meet" and the only path to true liberation and human connection . By choosing to be completely honest and present her own physical manifestations of social anxiety—a decades-long struggle—the speaker demonstrates a reparative act of self-acceptance and refuses to yield to the pressure of appearing perfect or prepared. She argues that avoiding vulnerability through attack or retreat is a biological response learned from a fear of being alone, leading to isolation in relationships; instead, expressing true feelings like "I need you" acts as a "map of the relationship," allowing one to find reciprocal connections. Ultimately, she offers a challenge to the audience: replace the meaningless social answer of "good" with a more real emotional response—a "key that opens the heart"—to foster greater truth and connection in their daily lives. Florența believes in the power of awareness, gentleness, and presence. Her work is dedicated to emotional healing and to creating a more conscious world — one where people live more in tune with themselves and with one another.In her practice, she blends psychotherapy with deep introspection and meditation, supporting authentic transformation — a journey from mask to essence.? “Healing doesn’t mean becoming someone else, but remembering who you are.” 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