We are ALL in Drag: Our Collective Identity Crisis | Matt Cartwright | TEDxBuckheadAve

Psychotherapist and former drag queen Matt Cartwright LCSW explores a collective crisis that is being overlooked. After experiencing a patient die by suicide, Matt studied the common issues among his patients, and realized one major question that psychologists, therapists, and the average person gets wrong on a daily basis. Matt Cartwright discusses the glaring danger facing society as we trade self-awareness for self-assessment and provides the simple shift in language you can use to become the best version of yourself today. Matt Cartwright LCSW is a seasoned clinical psychotherapist, ordained interfaith minister, teacher, speaker, author, and former drag performer, whose work is dedicated to transforming lives through resilience, self-acceptance, and authenticity. With over 20,000 hours of clinical experience, Matt has helped countless individuals and couples turn their struggles into strengths and their pain into purpose.

Matt’s own journey from homelessness, addiction, and identity crises to becoming a leader in his field uniquely equips him to understand the complexities of personal transformation. His approach integrates humor, compassion, and deep insight, offering a fresh perspective on how we can connect to our highest self. Through his work, Matt empowers others toward self-actualization, enabling them to uncover who they get to BE so they can HEAL and LIVE the life they deserve. 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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