Have you ever wondered why the obesity epidemic is unsolved, and how racism is involved? One young woman offers a progressive take on how we can make our bodies feel like a home, rather than a disease, as she shares her story and her experiences of COVID-19 pandemic.

Hannah-Maria is a boldly compassionate medical student, who is focussed on delivering an all-inclusive health service, no matter who you are. She aspires to be a breast surgeon, working in particular with the LGBTQIA+ community, of which she is a member.

Connect with Hannah-Maria Francis on Instagram and YouTube @thiccthighssavinglives and Twitter @thosethicthighs

#BlackLivesMatter #BodyImage #Hope

This talk was given at TEDxAngliaRuskinUniversity using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.

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Video editor: David Rincon Jimenez

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Connect with Hannah-Maria Francis on Instagram and YouTube @thiccthighssavinglives and Twitter @thosethicthighs 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