Brown Bodies, White Lands: How do immigrant bodies navigate Western spaces? Join Sangheetha Parthasarathy, a somatic experiencing practitioner & a nervous system coach, and Khalil Guliwala, host of the BIPOC Manager podcast, for a raw conversation about identity, belonging, and healing. (0:00) South Asian Somatics (1:09) Geopolitics and the Gut (3:40) Rerooted Nervous System (7:34) Indian Diaspora and Political Identities (8:54) Geopolitics and Marital Intimacy (16:50) Indian Men and Patriarchy (23:20) Mental Health and Indian Men (30:35) Immigrant Identity & Gender Dynamics (35:39) Alcohol, Emotions & Indian Masculinity (40:07) Indians Abroad and Activism (44:55) Collectivist Care vs Modern Society (50:48) Theater of Outrage (59:12) Performance Activism & Embodied Change (1:04:09) How to work with Sangheetha (1:06:37) How to work with Khalid Curious about Sangheetha's work? Book a call: https://sangparth.com/complimentary To know more about Khalil Guliwala, visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/khalilguliwala/

Join us in this captivating episode as we delve into the creative process behind crafting an extraordinary album that intertwines global sounds with a captivating carnatic core. "Perumal and Providence" is unlike any other, as we flow freely through discussions on Bhakti, embodiment, and so much more. Tune in for an inspiring and enriching experience! (00:00) Introduction (00:41) Team Sound Creed Introduction (01:02) Aditya Sharing: The Birth of Sound Creed Company (02:32) Mammoth of a Project: Creating "Perumal & Providence" Album (03:44) Target Audience & Contemporizing a Classical Art (04:59) The Biggest Strength: Aditya's Vision for the Album (05:18) Brilliant Artists and Their Sonic Worlds and the Context of Each Song (07:00) Nailing the Target Audience: Intellectual Carnatic Music Lovers (08:17) Content Decides the Form: The Creative Approach (09:04) Context of "Amalanadhipiran" Song Tuned by Bharat (10:22) Embodied Bhakti Literature (11:15) Musical Transition: Merging Ragas Seamlessly (12:08) Electronic Twist: Musical example of  Varali (a ragam in Carnatic music) (12:58) Percussions in Harmony: A Musical Showcase (14:02) Ragam Selections: Curating the Album (14:45) Unique Ideas: The Making of "Perumal & Providence" (15:35) Ashwath's Work on "Thirunedunthangam" Song (17:01) Bhakti Literature & Pleasure: Embracing Complexity (18:23) Art & Creativity: Avoid cereberalizing (19:54) Sumesh - True Harmony is achieved when Notes That Don't Conform (21:10) Musicalizing Amalanadhipiran & Thirunedunthangadam: A First (21:40) New Avenues of Songwriting: Inspiring Producers and Artists (22:30) Mood Changing in-between Virutham: A Musical Example (23:39) Drama in Perumal: Exploring Emotional Depths (24:11) Credits to Madhusudhan Kalaichelvan: Picking the Pasurams (25:17) Seamless Transitions: Credits to Sayee Rakshith (26:33) Ravi G's Attention to Detail & Vision (28:41) Closing Credits Thanks to Sound Creed for the music, you can visit them here ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@SoundCreedLLP⁠ Curious about the work? Visit ⁠www.sangparth.com⁠ and book a call ⁠https://www.sangparth.com/15min-call⁠  To know more about the Sound Creed team Visit: Bharat Sundar - https://www.bharatsundar.com/ Ashwath Narayanan - https://www.instagram.com/ashwathnarayanan/ Sumesh Narayanan - https://www.instagram.com/rudranym/?hl=en Ravi G - https://www.instagram.com/ravig_official/?hl=en Sayee Rakshith - https://twitter.com/sayeeraksh?lang=en Aditya Balasundaram - https://www.instagram.com/aditya_balasundaram/?hl=en Madhusudanan kalaichelvan - https://www.madhukalai.com/ For Full Transcript Visit: https://www.sangparth.com/podcast/b/sound-creed

Join me in an insightful conversation with Aaron Shelly in this episode. We all know the power of the "Flywheel" in the startup world, but have you ever considered building a startup business plan that revolves around your family - a "Family Flywheel," if you will? Discover what this unique concept entails and how it can transform your life. If you're a startup enthusiast and a parent, or even considering parenthood in the future, this episode is a must-listen! Tune in now for valuable insights and inspiration. (0:00) Introduction (00:41) Meet Aaron Shelley: From Athlete to Author & business owner (03:12) The Birth of the Family Flywheel Book: How It All Started (05:39) The Business Lifestyle: Embracing the Dichotomy Unicorn vs. Small Business (06:10) Questioning the System and Status Quo: Building a Business and Family Together (07:51) Early Phase of Marriage: Resembling a Business Startup Phase (10:01) Embracing Support for Young Parents in South Asian Countries (11:30) Gender Roles and Quid Pro Quo within Family and Business Functions (13:22) 50/50 Doesn't Work in Marriages: Embracing Natural Specializations (14:55) From Competitors to Partners: Redefining the Family Dynamic (17:02) Transitioning from "You vs. Me" to "Us" in Marriage (17:55) Patriarchy and Capitalism: Reevaluating the Value of Caregiving Roles (20:03) Free Resource: Autonomic Intimacy Checklist for Partners (20:42) Insights from Dad of Four: The Experiences of Fatherhood (21:37) The Importance of Dads' Involvement with Children: Facts from "The Boy Crisis" by Warren Farrell and John Gray (22:32) Onboarding a Child into Society: Treating It Like a Business Onboarding Process (23:13) Prioritizing Family Values: Balancing Family Unity and Competitiveness (25:14) The Family Business Model: Building a Strong Foundation for Growth (26:33) The Importance of Social Resources for Family Well-Being (27:48) The Cost of Hustling: Understanding the Impact on Your Nervous System (29:21) Investing in Your Physical, Mental, and Spiritual Health: A Holistic Approach to Life (31:16) Learn More About Aaron Shelley & the Family Flywheel Book (31:56) Closing Credits We've created an autonomic intimacy checklist for couples, which gives you a framework to understand the nervous system to nervous system safety with your partner. You can download and use it here:  https://www.sangparth.com/intimacy-checklist-pod Thanks to Sound Creed for the music, you can visit them here ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@SoundCreedLLP ⁠ Curious about the work? Visit ⁠www.sangparth.com⁠ and book a call ⁠https://www.sangparth.com/15min-call⁠ To know more about Aaron Shelley Visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronshelley/ Family Flywheel Book - https://www.amazon.com/Family-Flywheel-Principles-Successful-Sustained/dp/B0BSWR2XCJ For Full Transcript Visit: https://www.sangparth.com/podcast/b/with-aaron-shelley

Join us for an exciting episode featuring Sanjeev NC, a marketing genius who skillfully blends humor and relatability, blurring the lines between B2B and B2C marketing. Discover how he conquered the world of SaaS while following his passion, leading to the creation of his startup supermeme.ai. Ready to unravel the secrets behind our addiction to memes? Delve into the fascinating world of neuroscience with us! Tune in now! (00:00) Introduction (00:41) Meet Sanjeev - From Employee to Entrepreneur (01:33) The Birth of supermeme.ai (03:18) Humor in Marketing: Blurring B2B and B2C Boundaries (04:54) Stand Out with Humorous Marketing (06:17) Free Resource: High-Functioning PTSD Checklist (06:47) The Neuroscience of Humor in Marketing (07:09) Building Connections Through Humor (08:33) Sanjeev's Rise as a Corporate Comedian LinkedIn Sensation (09:32) Breaking Barriers: Non-conventional way of marketing on Linkedin (11:36) Learn More about Sanjeev NC (12:41) The Power of Memes: A Neurobiological Perspective (14:48) Engaging with Humor: Building Safety and Connection (17:00) Closing Credits We have created an assessment for "High Functioning Workplace Stress" which you can download and use here:  https://www.sangparth.com/ptsd-checklist-pod Thanks to Sound Creed for the music, you can visit them here ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@SoundCreedLLP ⁠ Curious about the work? Visit ⁠www.sangparth.com⁠ and book a call ⁠https://www.sangparth.com/15min-call⁠ To know more about Sanjeev NC visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanjeev-nc/ For Full Transcript Visit: https://www.sangparth.com/podcast/b/with-sanjeev-nc

In this captivating podcast episode, we are joined by an internationally renowned pre- and perinatal somatic practitioner, Kate White. Prepare to delve into the fascinating world of how our earliest imprints shape our lives. Together, we explore the profound impact of birth experiences and the emotions mothers often grapple with, such as feelings of fault or the desire to have done better. Additionally, we shed light on leadership within the dynamic field of somatics. Tune in for an eye-opening discussion that promises to leave you with powerful insights and a fresh perspective on personal growth and self-awareness. Don't miss out on this enlightening journey! (00:00) Introduction (00:41) Kate White Introduction (01:18) Shaping Adult Life: In Utero and Birth Impacts (05:01) Pre-Verbal Attachment: A Profound Connection (08:22) Overcoming Shame Around Pregnancy Stress (09:02) A Message to Pregnant Women & New Mothers (11:41) Seeking Support: Encouragement for Moms (13:20) Babies' Resilient Nervous Systems (14:01) Embracing Parenting Imperfections - You are not a bad parent (15:25) Free Resource: Autonomic Safety Score for Parents (16:03) Healing Early Trauma through Somatic Experiencing (17:45) The Power of Belonging & 9 Positive Imprints (20:12) Babies: Remarkably Sentient Beings (20:50) Discovering Implicit Meaning (22:25) Unraveling Layers with Somatic Experiencing (23:40) Leadership in Somatics: Embodying Presence (25:47) Cultivating a Nervous System for Empowerment (27:06) Reconciling Power and Peace (29:03) Learn More about Kate White (29:53) Closing Credits  We have created an autonomic safety assessment for parents, which helps baseline our co-regulation capacity. You can download and use it here: ⁠https://www.sangparth.com/parenting-checklist-form Thanks to Sound Creed for the music, you can visit them here ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@SoundCreedLLP ⁠ Curious about the work? Visit ⁠www.sangparth.com⁠ and book a call ⁠at https://www.sangparth.com/15min-call⁠ To know more about Kate White visit: https://www.ppncenter.com/ For Full Transcript Visit: https://www.sangparth.com/podcast/b/with-kate-white

In this episode, Suvarna Krishnan talks about the Indian Ivy-league education, and how it sets her up for a career in tech leadership, we talk about being the right kind of "non-white" in Tech, the first-generation immigrant survival physiology, the two-career parenting and the ROI of investing in personal growth. (00:00) Episode Promo (00:44) Introduction (01:36) Choosing BITS Pilani (02:52) Difficulties connecting as a parent (4:44) Suspending judgments about having babies earlier (06:24) The common thread that connected mothers in the previous generation (08:40) "Good" mother or "Good Enough" mother? (11:16) Visa anxiety showing up in parenting (12:47) The longing to be a fun, silly mom (14:13) What exactly is at stake here? (17:48) Resources - Download the Autonomic safety assessment for parents (18:27) Is coaching/therapy an expense or investment? (21:13) The ROI of investing in your nervous system? (25:43) Choosing the right kind of help (27:36) Closing and End Credits We have created an autonomic safety assessment for parents, which helps baseline our co-regulation capacity. You can download and use it here: ⁠https://www.sangparth.com/parenting-checklist-pod Thanks to Sound Creed for the music, you can visit them here: ⁠⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@SoundCreedLLP⁠ ⁠ Curious about the work? Visit ⁠⁠www.sangparth.com⁠⁠ and book a free 15-minute call: ⁠⁠ https://www.sangparth.com/15min-call⁠⁠ To know more about Suvarna Krishnan Visit:⁠ https://instagram.com/hyggemum?igshid=ZjE2NGZiNDQ=⁠ For Full Transcript Visit: https://www.sangparth.com/podcast/b/immigrant-parenting-part2

In this episode, Suvarna Krishnan talks about Indian Ivy-league education, and how it sets her up for a career in tech leadership, we talk about being the right kind of "non-white" in Tech, the first-generation immigrant survival physiology, the two-career parenting and the ROI of investing in personal growth. (00:00) Episode Promo (00:32) Introduction (01:13) Introducing Suvarna Krishnan (02:37) The right kind of non-white in Tech Leadership (05:11) Breaking the Model Minority Myth in Tech (07:29) Redefining Success in Tech: A Minority Perspective (09:09) The Passport Identity, The Cultural Identity (11:07) Success as Survival (14:09) Diversity & Inclusion through the eyes of a woman of color in a leadership position in Corporate America. (20:20) D & I as a practice through the lens of a trauma-informed nervous system coach (23:11) Resources -Download the first-generation immigrant nervous system guide (23:49) Do we really shift gears post-passports? Survival-based Immigrant Parenting (27:16) Identity is belonging, identity is attachment (28:34) Doing the Work as a first-generation Parent (30:30) Closing and End Credits   We've created a guide called Rerooted Somatics - The Immigrant Nervous System, which walks you through first-generation rerootedness in all its various aspects. You can download and use it here: ⁠https://www.sangparth.com/rerooted-somatics-guide-pod⁠   Thanks to Sound Creed for the music, you can visit them here ⁠⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@SoundCreedLLP⁠ ⁠   Curious about the work? Visit ⁠⁠www.sangparth.com⁠⁠ and book a free 15-minute call ⁠⁠ https://www.sangparth.com/15min-call⁠⁠   To know more about Suvarna Krishnan Visit: ⁠https://instagram.com/hyggemum?igshid=ZjE2NGZiNDQ=⁠   For Full Transcript Visit: https://www.sangparth.com/podcast/b/immigrant-parenting-part1

What is the importance of women leaders investing in good quality nervous system regulation? How does one choose a therapist? What is nervous system safety? How does doing the work impact parenting and partnerships? Join me in this part two conversation with Janani Vishwanathan. (00:00) Introduction (00:52) Women Leaders as Parents - The Paradox (2:35) Macho leadership styles in traditional female leadership (4:08) Unlearning internalized misogyny in female leadership (5:58) Women Leaders investing in Nervous System Regulation Work (8:43) Janani's experience of having a doula at her birth, and how it changed her (14:08)What is safety  (16:08) Janani's attunement and parenting shifts after therapy (16:47) Scared of becoming a parent - getting over emotional capacity fears (17:38) Myth of the Zen Mom (18:57) Closing and End Credits We have created an autonomic safety assessment for parents, which helps baseline our co-regulation capacity. You can download and use it here: https://www.sangparth.com/parenting-checklist-pod Thanks to Sound Creed for the music, you can visit them here https://www.youtube.com/@SoundCreedLLP  Curious about the work? Visit www.sangparth.com and book a free 15-minute call https://www.sangparth.com/15min-call To know more about Janani Viswanathan Visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/viswanathanjanani/ For Full Transcript Visit https://www.sangparth.com/podcast/b/women-leaders-who-do-the-work--part-2-of-two

Women and Leadership, a first-generation BIPOC woman in leadership - what are some of the unique aspects of this journey? Join me in conversation with Janani Vishwanathan as we explore the somatics of how we hold power and leadership as BIPOC women. (00:00) Introduction (0:41) Introducing Janani Vishwanathan (1:34) Being the first Biosafety graduate in the U.S. (6:22) Leadership Roles as Women of Color (9:34) Decision-making in leadership - How does being a South Asian woman impact this? (11:32) Women, Public Buses, Data, and Economics (13:50) Namma Chennai Swag - Free Public Buses for Women and its impact (14:41) Closing and End Credits We have created an autonomic safety assessment for parents, which helps baseline our co-regulation capacity. You can download and use it here: https://www.sangparth.com/parenting-checklist-pod Thanks to Sound Creed for the music, you can visit them here https://www.youtube.com/@SoundCreedLLP  Curious about the work? Visit www.sangparth.com and book a free 15-minute call https://www.sangparth.com/15min-call To know more about Janani Viswanathan Visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/viswanathanjanani/  For Full Transcript Visit https://www.sangparth.com/podcast/b/women-and-leadership-part-1-of-two

The Entrepreneur Parent is a unique combination, where sometimes spaces are created for work and parenting to flow in and out of each other. Join Vaish, (Ops Head, Sangparth.com) and me, as we reflect on my own parenting journey, nervous system, how to keep certain aspects of South Asian parenting while healing from intergenerational patterns, and more. (00:00) Introduction (0:49) Introducing Vaishnavi (1:28) Home Office and Connected Parenting (3:50) What does it take for a parent to stay regulated and present through a child's dysregulation? (5:14) Context switching while being a parent-entrepreneur (8:32) Perfectionism in Parenting (9:51) Self-care myths and why we need to rename it "dealing with shame" (10:36) Importance of therapists/coaches investing in personal growth (10:51) Sang's personal parenting triggers (11:29) What are the "BIG 3" of parenting triggers (12:04) Control vs Attunement (13:23) Connection over Correction (14:29) What is hiding behind your "Should's"? Healthy vs Toxic Shame (15:53) South Asian Parenting - The Focus on Achievement is Not the Actual Problem (17:19) What is play from a nervous system lens? (17:44) Beyond Binaries - How do we keep what's working in South Asian Parenting and build on it? (18:51) A fun game you can play with your kids (19:31) How can I be kind to my own humanness when my child is having a tantrum? (22:03) Closing and End Credits We have created an autonomic safety assessment for parents, which helps baseline our co-regulation capacity. You can download and use it here: https://www.sangparth.com/parenting-checklist-pod Thanks to Sound Creed for the music, you can visit them here https://www.youtube.com/@SoundCreedLLP  Curious about the work? Visit www.sangparth.com and book a free 15-minute call https://www.sangparth.com/15min-call For Full Transcript Visit https://www.sangparth.com/podcast/b/unlearning-parenting