In this episode, host Janet Sandberg welcomes Nelanthini Rajesan, an empowerment coach and speaker dedicated to helping women overcome limiting beliefs and rewrite their stories. Nelanthini shares her poignant journey from the pressures of being a daughter of Tamil refugees in Canada to overcoming societal expectations and personal despair. Her story is a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of self-acceptance and authenticity.

Chapters:

(00:00 ) Introduction by Janet Sandberg

(01:20 ) Nelanthony's background: Daughter of refugees and societal pressures

(09:45 ) The impact of a coworker's suicide and personal reflections

(14:30 ) Nelanthony's own struggle with suicidal ideation and the turning point

(20:15 ) The journey to self-discovery and authenticity

(28:00 ) The importance of movement meditation, journaling, and temperature checks

(35:40 ) Embracing cultural identity and overcoming shame

(47:10 ) Final words of advice and the power of faith in the universe

Your host is Janet Sandberg, a spiritual badass with over 35 years of metaphysical expertise. She’s a soul interpreter, Reiki master teacher, divine channel, intuitive life coach, and author who helps you find purpose and confirm you're on the right path in order to build a peaceful life that you love following major life transitions, loss, or suicidal ideation.

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