Do You Have More Heart Than Scars? | Zackary Paben | TEDxAsheville

From Question to Quest, how we change our world one obstacle at a time? How can resilience and interdependence impact the arch of our personal narrative to transcend from victim to hero? Since 1991, Zack has been empowering adolescents and adults as a mental health/recovery professional in a variety of modalities, including wilderness and residential. As he continues to face his own visible and invisible scars, he innately has to acknowledge the wounds of others and encourage them in their own healing process.
Zack is the co-founder and CEO of the 501(c)3 charity More Heart Than Scars Foundation, who empower people to say in the affirmative,"I have more heart than scars," or to be able to receive the affirmation, "You have more heart than scars." They have seen the transformative power of those words. More Hearts than Scars Foundation’s mission is to quest for faith, love, hope, and heart in order to transcend visible and invisible scars, by overcoming obstacles together, and encouraging others to live so boldly. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@epaesavoy1511]

This is beautifully inspiring! -- Having known Zach before More Hearts Than Scars was organized, I can say this is a natural and supernatural outflow of who Zach was designed to be. It is exciting to watch unfold! ...I want more heart than scars, more faith than fear... Thanks for keeping the struggle real, Zach! -- And reminding us that we are all a little "pokey" sometimes. :D)

[@moreheartthanscarsofficial]

Epae Savoy thank you

[@GospelBearer]

Keep up the good work Zack! Much love.

[@ontago23]

That's my uncle!!!

[@wizza1346]

I know this guy! He's a good person! Keep up the good work and never say pickles again! (that's an inside joke)

[@rosiegothicc666]

way to go zach!

[@noahmiller7285]

As someone who has run 2 Spartan races with this man, Zack "Nubs" Paben never fails to find a way to help people. He has been a huge role model to me, even in the hardest of times. He is a great person and someone that I very much looking forward to running more Spartan Races with. Great Video!

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[@maegancraig5704]

This is an amazing idea... I maybe I should listen to your advice and also drink more water

[@kimberlyjordan2304]

I am amazed at the great work you are doing Zack. Thanks for letting us here at Camp Mondamin know about this video.

[@moreheartthanscarsofficial]

Kimberly Jordan Camp Mondamin was instrumental in dealing with my truma and for providing me the life skills to pursue my dreams and my life's work.

[@ridgejournal3094]

So excited to partner with MHTS, and their contributing platforms.

[@827mejones]

Wow

[@cpstrong6529]

Love ya Nubs..Good Stuff !!

[@BenPhanStudios]

This is fantastic! Really powerful talk. Zachary is an amazing person, and I'm so impressed with his inspirational speech!

[@rangerplays5040]

Very inspiring, what you are doing is amazing

[@5MinMurder]

What an incredible person. I have known Zach for the last 4 years and have spent lots of time at endurance events with him. He is as genuine as they come. Thank you for all you do.

[@hillarylocke7132]

MHTS is a wonderful organization that I support fully! ❤️

[@zackarypaben8654]

Thank You for your many years of support!

[@sethbrown389]

Great talk!

[@warriorseamonkey1693]

Zack is one of my favorite people

[@jammerjosh123]

good job man. keep up the good work

[@sarahpoet_embodiedbreath]

A message so needed in our world, so naturally communicated by someone who lives it daily. Thank you Zack!

[@laurendeloach3452]

Killing it! Love your story.

[@ErikaBogan]

Very powerful talk! We need more people like Zack! I love the mission of More Heart Than Scars!

[@zackpaben6268]

Thank You!

[@ErikaBogan]

You are very welcome! Thank you for what you do!

[@LauraMessner]

POWERFUL! I too am More Heart Than Scars! Thank you for this!

[@eringreen2960]

Zack has a huge heart. I just did the Spartan race in Breckenridge with his More Heart Than Scars team. I was blown away by his leadership, direction with the team through the obstacles and most of all, his genuine compassion. This organization changes people's lives. Can't wait to do another one! Thank you Zack and Mark!

[@davidwilmothall]

I'm just glad it wasn't an homage to Mel Gibson! Awkward...

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[@davidwilmothall]

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