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20258 minPGtalk

The courage to seek

20258 minPGtalk

Dr. Ramah Jean Wagner discusses feeling stuck and the courage to seek a purposeful life.

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Channel: TEDx Talks

The courage to seek

2025• 8 minPG

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Dr. Ramah Jean Wagner discusses feeling stuck and the courage to seek a purposeful life.

Synopsis

Dr. Ramah Jean Wagner addresses the feeling of being stuck and overwhelmed in her TEDx talk. She shares her personal journey from despair to healing, emphasizing the transformative power of seeking. Wagner highlights how courage, faith, fervor, and favor can lead individuals to a life filled with purpose and vitality. As a third-generation chiropractor who founded Wagner Chiropractic near Orlando, Florida, she encourages listeners to embrace their inner seeker and discover their own path to wholeness.

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