Nerve to Lead by SangParth

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 Dias...

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 So...

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 a...

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 neuroscie...

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. Additio...

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 (0...

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 Krishna...

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...

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...

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 Vais...

Kimberly Ann Johnson is a bestselling author, doula, and entrepreneur. In part two of my conversation we discuss motherhood, sex, sexuality, high-achievement immigration, and many aspects of South Asian somatic work. (00:00) Introduction (1:00) Motherhood and Sex - Are you Allowed? (1:38) Feminization of Sex after birth (3:55) "Women Peak Sexually at 40" - Is that a Myth? (4:25) Decoupli...

Kimberly Ann Johnson is a bestselling author, doula, and entrepreneur. In part one of my conversations, we discuss entrepreneurship, sex, spirituality, and the South Asian nervous system through the post-colonial lens. (00.00) Introduction (1:00) Building new models of Entrepreneurship (6:10) Money making vs Impact in heart-centered Entrepreneurship (6:44) Polarized World, post-pandemic and impact...

Welcome to episode four with Akilah Riley Richardson who is a couples therapist. In this episode, we go deep into Akiliah's model for decolonizing couples therapy work and explore concepts of her P.R.I.D.E model. (00.00 )Introduction (00:57) Liberatory Connections (2:54) Theatre of Oppression (5:08) The SOMOS model (5:45) Intergenerational Compassionate Network (8:06)P.R.I.D.E model (9:47) Who...

Welcome to episode three with Akilah Riley Richardson who is a couple's therapist. In this episode, we talk about what it is like to be a woman of color from the global majority in terms of the thinking and work you bring as a therapist/coach, how minoritized stress affects intimacy, and ways to re-imagine our approach to couples work. (00.00) Introduction (1:29) Akilah Riley Richardson and Wh...

Welcome to episode two, where Sangheetha talks about leadership, power, attachment, and the power of doing the work to show up as an embodied leader, what some somatic patterns and considerations are while working with BIPOC/BAME, non-able bodied, non-cishet male bodies and which kind of leaders would benefit from somatic work. (00:00) Introduction (00:55) 4 Redefining Leadership (1:55) Leadership...

Welcome to "Nerve to Lead". You meet your host Sangheetha Parthasarathy in this episode, a bit more about her journey and what you can expect out of this podcast. (00:00) -  Introduction (00:42)  - Episode Outline (2:01)- Sangheetha's story (3:44) - Births of Laya and Swara (5:11) -  The power of being witnessed by a safe feminine presence (6:18) - From social commentary to becoming...