“My whole life was curated by design to create safety… but safety was my parents’ trauma.” We’re told self-love is selfish. That “good” women, daughters, wives, and mothers put everyone else first — family, partner, community — and then maybe think about themselves. But what happens when that script leaves you resentful, exhausted, and living a life that was never truly yours? In this powerful episode, Dr. Payal Beri sits down with Dr. Jasmine Escalera, Spiritual Neuroscientist, “Queen of Rei...
Feb 4
59 min
So many of us are surrounded by people and still feel emotionally starved. In this Solo Reframe episode, we explore why depth, emotional safety, and being held (not just needed) matter so much—especially for changemakers and “the strong friend.” Have you ever felt lonely in a room full of people you know—friends, coworkers, other parents, your “community”—and still felt unseen? You’re not alone. And there’s nothing wrong with you. In this Solo Reframe episode, we dig into: Why so many of our...
Feb 1
30 min
We usually think “legacy” means wills, trusts, and what people get after we’re gone. Lawyers, paperwork, awkward conversations about who gets the house… and a lot of avoidance. But what if legacy isn’t what you leave behind — it’s how you live, how you communicate, and how you prepare your family while you’re still here? In this powerful episode, Dr. Payal Beri sits down with Lisa McCurdy, estate & legacy attorney, founder of The Wealth Counselor and Defining Legacy Group, who has spent ...
Jan 28
50 min
What if your legacy isn’t who you raise, but what you build, give, and live while you’re here? In this episode, we unpack money, aging, and legacy when you’re childfree by choice—and the guilt, bias, and freedom that come with it. When people say “legacy”, they almost always mean children. But what if you don’t want kids—or can’t have them—and you still care deeply about impact, contribution, and who will support you as you age? In today’s episode of Reframing Perspectives, Dr. Payal Beri s...
Jan 21
41 min
“Look at the Indians, look at what they’re doing…” We’ve all heard some version of this — South Asians framed as the “model minority”: wealthy, high-achieving, and problem-free. But behind the stereotype is a much more complicated reality that deeply affects mental health, identity, and belonging. In this powerful conversation, Dr. Payal Beri sits down with Dr. Shanta, a psychologist and social impact advocate, to unpack the layers underneath South Asian “success”: The pressure to be perfectT...
Jan 14
43 min
It took me 43 years to truly trust myself—not just “believe” in myself. In this first Solo Reframe episode, I explore how much we edit, shrink, and perform just to feel included… and what happens when belonging becomes a survival strategy instead of a genuine home. I share a personal story from a recent trip to India as a third-culture kid, how being constantly measured as “enough” (Indian enough, American enough, successful enough) quietly shaped my identity, and the moment I realized I wasn...
Jan 10
20 min
Who told you that you have to win to be worthy? In this conversation, we unpack how competition silently shapes our identities, workplaces, and communities – and what it really means to uncompete in a world obsessed with hustle and “survival of the fittest.” My guest today, Ruchika (author of Inclusion on Purpose and Uncompete), shares how growing up between a hyper-competitive father and an abundantly kind mother shaped her lens on success, scarcity, and belonging. We talk about Singapore’s ...
Jan 7
50 min
Summary In this reflective episode, Dr.Payal Beri discusses the journey of her podcast, Reframing Perspectives, throughout 2025. She emphasizes the importance of empathy, understanding diverse experiences, and the mission to help listeners reframe their perspectives. As the year comes to a close, she shares insights on personal growth, community engagement, and the exciting changes planned for 2026, including new solo episodes and video content. Dr. Payal Beri encourages listeners to reflect...
Dec 3, 2025
13 min
In this powerful episode, Dr. Payal Beri unpacks one of the most overlooked crises of our time: our inability to communicate with emotional awareness. From fractured workplaces to disconnected families, Dr. Beri explores why so many adults struggle to hold space for honest dialogue, and how this breakdown in empathy is costing us trust, progress, and connection. Drawing from ancient philosophy, modern psychology, and real-world research, Dr. Beri traces the roots of emotional intellige...
Nov 5, 2025
20 min
Cultural curiosity can change the way we see the world, and in this episode, Dr. Payal Beri is joined by Kristen Kim to discuss how early cultural education can help build a more connected, empathetic society. Kristen, the founder of Culture Kids Productions, a multi-award-winning nonprofit and family podcast helping children embrace global perspectives through storytelling, shares how her own Korean American upbringing and experience in television production led to creating a platform...
Oct 29, 2025
51 min
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