Treat Yourself Like Someone You Love (How To Learn To Love Yourself) | Adam Roa | TEDxKlagenfurt

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When his viral poem “You Are Who You’ve Been Looking For” touched over 250 million people worldwide, spoken word artist Adam Roa was thrust into the spotlight and a personal crisis. In this incredibly moving TEDxKlagenfurt talk, he shares the raw truth behind the poem’s success: he didn’t yet know how to love himself. Adam blends spoken word and raw storytelling to share what it really takes to rebuild a relationship with yourself. With vulnerability and poetic insight, he reveals how self-love isn’t a switch you flip but a relationship you build. Day by day. Breath by breath. Choice by choice. Adam Roa is a globally recognized spoken word artist, transformational coach, and creative visionary. His viral poem “You Are Who You’ve Been Looking For” has inspired over 250 million viewers worldwide. Blending art and personal development, Adam helps individuals and organizations unlock creativity, deepen relationships, and build aligned, purpose-driven lives. As founder of the CREATE Community and host of The Creative Path Podcast, Adam is an advocate of authentic self-expression and conscious leadership. 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