The subject line of this newsletter is my favorite quote of all time. Mahatma Gandhi said it and it truly embodies everything I strive to do on a daily basis. I often get frustrated, some times I fail, other times I soar to success with ease, but no matter what is going on in my world I am…
Welcome to today's episode of Thriving Together, where we are joined by the amazing Nikita Williams. Nikita is a multi-talented individual who is a podcast host, certified professional essential oils specialist, and mindset business coach. In this episode, we delve into Nikita's journey with chronic illnesses, including endometriosis and fibromyalgia. Despite facing these challenges, Nikita…
One of my fondest memories as a child growing up was tea time---an incredibly sacred Indian tradition. Whenever we would go to my grandparents' house for the holidays or summer break, there would be all kinds of sandwiches, Indian sweets, and treats usually not allowed. But this time of day was the ultimate time to…
Ok, confession. I am a serious chocolate lover. There’s nothing like indulging on a decadent piece of dark chocolate at the end of the day. Am I right? My sweet tooth--and my emotions--used to lead me straight to a big bowl of ice cream or a gluten-free brownie. But over the years, I’ve learned that…
Last spring, I was in the midst of getting everything ready for my annual Summer Self-Love Celebration when things suddenly went south. As usual, I had taken on every ounce of planning for the event completely alone. It was just me, my 20+ partners, my 200 guests, and every detail in between. At the same…
In a world that can often feel overwhelming and out of grasp, Karolina discovered a power within herself that changed everything. As a chronically ill individual, she faced hardships and challenges that seemed insurmountable. But little did she know, her journey would take an unexpected twist, revealing a path towards personal growth and empowerment. Now,…
We're about to uncover the startling reality of mental health stigma within the South Asian community. Our guest today, Israa Nasir, will share her deeply personal journey and emphasize the critical role of psychoeducation in dismantling these barriers. We're diving into a compelling twist in Israa's story – the moment her very own family questions…
My dearest body… You’ve been with me since day one and there is so much we have been through together. There have been countless moments where I felt like you were on my side and is if we could do anything together with such grace and joy. Like the time I fell madly in love…
This past week, with the tragedy of Sandy taking over the East Coast and uprooting my loved ones from their homes, I heard so many of my friends (myself included, of course) say that they are "control freaks" and that letting go is not something that comes easy. This can be a conversation about letting go of the…
My love, I have been thinking of you so much lately and wanted to be sure you knew a few things. For starters, you are not alone. Even when it feels like no one gets you, no one hears you and no one can possibly tolerate the amount of pain you are in. You are…