TED Radio Hour How you see yourself
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Feb 13, 2026 
Anil Anandaswamy, science writer who examines the neuroscience of self. Elise Hu, journalist who covers beauty culture and K-beauty trends. Dolly Chugh, social psychologist studying moral identity and ethical growth. David Suh, portrait photographer focused on natural posing and body confidence. They discuss how photos shape self-image, moral self-protection and growth, K-beauty’s global influence, and the brain’s constructed sense of self.
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Dancing To Find Natural Poses
- David Suh describes turning photoshoots into dances to help clients feel present and authentic in front of the camera.
- He mirrors clients' movements and even tries on their clothes to understand how poses must change in different outfits.
Start Photoshoots With Questions And Grounding
- Ask how clients want to see and feel themselves before choosing clothing and poses.
- Use breathwork and sensory grounding to bring people into their bodies and the present moment.
Goodish Beats Perfectly Good
- Dolly Chugh argues our attachment to being "good" can block moral growth by provoking defensiveness.
- She proposes being a "goodish" person who treats morality as a skill to practice and improve.
