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Unapologetic AF: Thrive beyond people pleasing and perfectionismDevoting to your authentic expression and generational healing [EP 22]Today’s episode is a deep affirmation to you my fellow incredible cycle - breaking WOC. Your growth journey may not be easy and may come with shifts in relationships and heartbreak, but what I need you to know is that your commitment to you and your truth is one of the most beautiful and powerful things you could ever do. Key takeaways from this episode:It takes much resilience to walk the conscious path of breaking cycles. We much practice surrendering and softening too.Relational ruptures as a result of you changing, shifting and expanding doe...2024-12-0423 min

Unapologetic AF: Thrive beyond people pleasing and perfectionismI Belong: a space to soften for cycle-breaking WOC [Ep 21]Announcing my IN PERSON event, ‘I Belong: a space to soften for cycle - breaking WOC.’!! I am so excited to be holding an in-person workshop in London, UK on the 19th January!Key takeaways from this episode:This idea of belonging and how much we crave to belong in spaces and placesWe know how to be strong but do we know how to soften?Revealing all the juicy need to know details about the event!Workshop time: 4.45 - 7.30pm BOOK YOUR EARLYBIRD TICKET (8 spaces left!)Location: Self- Retreat Studio in Ca...2024-11-2713 min

Unapologetic AF: Thrive beyond people pleasing and perfectionismFrom self-sacrifice to healthy compromise in relationships [Ep 20]We are back baby! After a month away, I was itching to get back to the mic and to you lovely lot! In this episode I explore this idea of healthy relational compromise for WOC, especially for those of us who’ve witnessed ‘compromise’ as actually being self-sacrifice and self-abandonment for the women in our lineages. Key takeaways from this episode:On my solo holiday I realised I actually don’t want to compromise all the time, and need time and space to just make decisions for myself and do what I want to do.As WOC we ne...2024-11-0625 min

Podcasting Tips, Podcast Growth, Listeners to Clients | The Podcast to Amplify ShowSeven Experts Share How Their Podcasts Have Impacted Business Growth on International Podcast Day [Ep 178]In celebration of International Podcast Day, I’ve invited seven incredible women experts to share how their podcasts have made a significant impact on their business growth. From building brand awareness to expanding their professional networks and generating new revenue streams, they have all leveraged podcasting as a tool to amplify their reach, income and impact. Tune in to hear their stories, insights and actionable advice on how podcasting can be a game-changer for your business too!CONNECT WITH THE EXPERTS FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE✨ Kylie Kelly - Email Marketing Strategist + Growth CoachDown...2024-09-3028 min

Unapologetic AF: Thrive beyond people pleasing and perfectionismUnveiling authentic expression: Dancing with grief [Ep 19]In this episode I speak on the grief that emerges as your mask melts, you soften inside of you body, and cultivate the safety to be in your authentic expression. This has been feeling very alive for lately, and is definitely quite a vulnerable share!Key takeaways from this episode:It’s instrumental to create space in the body for grief as you navigate your journey of unfolding into your emotional and spiritual nakedness.The landscape, language and flavour of grief is love.Grief isn’t a sign something is going terribly ‘wrong.’ It’s a beautiful...2024-09-1827 min

Unapologetic AF: Thrive beyond people pleasing and perfectionismTending to the little girl within: Navigating shame [Ep 18]In this episode I speak on the potency of tending to and holding space for the little girl within you, as you journey towards showing up in your life and relationships, anchored to your authentic expression and emotional nakedness.Key takeaways from this episode:When shame arises in your body, the little girl within needs to know she’s never been ‘wrong.’Feeling safe to use your voice can be cultivated by practising using it in spaces and relationships that invoke a feeling of safety already.The little girl within gets to be protected by adult you, a...2024-09-0427 min

Breaking the Browndary Podcast12: Connecting with Your Body: How to Reclaim and Redefine PleasureIn this empowering and feel-good conversation, we sit down with Rakhi Sachdev, an empowerment and embodiment coach for Women of Colour (WOC). Rakhi shares her insights on how women can deepen their relationship with their bodies, reclaim pleasure, and challenge the perfectionistic and people-pleasing tendencies ingrained in them. As a first-generation British-born Gujarati woman, Rakhi’s unique perspective on cultural and societal expectations sheds light on the importance of self-trust, vulnerability, and authentic self-expression. Listen to understand the transformative power of connecting to our bodies, how we can redefine and connect to our bodies and pleasure, and value ourselves....2024-09-0350 min

Unapologetic AF: Thrive beyond people pleasing and perfectionismFrom strength to softness: Tending to the ancestral stories within your body [Ep 17]This episode really speaks to the sadness and grief I’ve been moving through as I witness a dear woman in my lineage, my Dadi (paternal grandmother) move through illness, and how her living a life of invisibility is really coming to light. I speak of the importance for us as WOC descendants to learn to be in our softness, and create space from within to hold our emotions and feelings, as a way to honour our own lives but also our ancestors.Key takeaways from this episode:We’ve learnt to exhibit strength as WOC, but...2024-08-2118 min

Unapologetic AF: Thrive beyond people pleasing and perfectionismUnweaving shame: The sacred journey to body reverence [Ep 16]In this powerful episode, I speak about a core thread within the NAKED 3 month journey, Body Reverence. I reflect on some of the pieces I believe are important to cultivating a reverent relationship with the body, and how that can help deepen your current relationships, and support you in attracting relationships that feel like home.Key takeaways from this episode:Body Reverence does not begin in the mirror. It begins by unweaving the shame that resides within your body, and tending to the pain that sits inside of your relationship with it.The beautiful shifts within...2024-08-1431 min

Unapologetic AF: Thrive beyond people pleasing and perfectionismYou're a cycle-breaking WOC but is NAKED for you? [Ep 15]In this short but sweet episode, we get into the SPECIFICS of who NAKED is for. The challenges you’ve faced, the lived experiences you’ve had that truly speak to what we can journey with and through in our potent 3 months together.Key takeaways from this episode:NAKED is for you if you resonate with ANY/ONE of the challenges/experiences. You don’t have to have experienced ALL of them. Doors to NAKED are officially OPEN, and I have availability for 2 beautiful WOC.Book an Exploration Call with me to speak a...2024-07-3118 min

Unapologetic AF: Thrive beyond people pleasing and perfectionismThe potency of Somatic Therapy: a tender revolution for WOC [Ep 14]Ah, I am so excited to share this episode with you my love. We delve into the world of Somatic Therapy, its potency, how it differs from talking therapy and why I truly believe this form of therapy is SO REVOLUTIONARY for WOC. This might be one of my fave episodes so far!! Enjoy it my love, and as always don’t hesitate to let me know your thoughts, reflections, and sparks of curiosity and intrigue!Key takeaways from this episode:Somatic Therapy is a tender, soft and gentle journey into your body, meeting the places wi...2024-07-2424 min

Unapologetic AF: Thrive beyond people pleasing and perfectionismUnveiling NAKED: a journey for cycle-breaking WOC [Ep 13]WE ARE BACK BABY! IT honestly felt so good to juice up my throat chakra and let her do her thing! And today’s a VERY exciting episode as doors to my 1:1 offering, NAKED are now open and that’s exactly what we talk about in this episode! What is it, why it exists and what threads make up its parts! Eeee so excited for you to listen to this one.Key takeaways from this episode:As a cycle-breaking woman of colour, you are so beautifully bold and resilient, but you also get to be soft, vuln...2024-07-1724 min

Unapologetic AF: Thrive beyond people pleasing and perfectionismGetting naked in relationships [Ep 12]In this episode, I share a thread of lived experience relating to not needing to know exactly how to navigate relationships, but rather giving yourself permission to be human, learning as you go, and actually how important this is for deepening connection with the people in your life, whether new or existing.Key takeaways from this episode:All parts of you deserve to be shared in relationships, especially the parts you feel fearful to share. There is so much beauty in deshaming these parts of you and letting them be healed within relationships.When you cultivate...2024-06-1916 min

Unapologetic AF: Thrive beyond people pleasing and perfectionismGuided Mirror Work: seeing the truth of who you are (Embodiment practice) [Ep 11]We’re doing something a little different in this episode. I am guiding you through some mirror work, a very potent practice I do with 1:1 clients and in workshops. This practice is so helpful in stripping back the societal noise so that you can start to see who you are away from all you've been told about you. It's a beautiful practice to connect to the little girl within and remind yourself of the journey you've been on. In this taster, you’ll be invited to form an intention to help you move through the practice, and then we will...2024-05-2919 min

Unapologetic AF: Thrive beyond people pleasing and perfectionismWhat I've learnt since challenging my inner people pleaser and perfectionist [Ep 10]In this episode, I open up about what’s changed for me & what I’ve learnt since connecting to and getting more honest about my wants, needs, capacity, and making choices that feel true to me. Challenging parts of me that wants to people please and be ‘perfect’ for the people around me. It’s honest, vulnerable and from the heart. Key takeaways from this episode:Your people pleasing and perfectionist behaviours aren’t ‘bad’ or ‘wrong’, they serve a beautiful need and exist for a reason. You get to hold space for these parts of you with compassion.T...2024-05-2216 min

Unapologetic AF: Thrive beyond people pleasing and perfectionismGood girl 'syndrome': Perfect bodies, sex & pleasure and using your voice [Ep 9]Is the inner good girl within you leading the way? In this episode, we look at what being a ‘good girl’ is and whether she’s running the show in 3 keys areas; in relation to your body, sex and pleasure and in using your voice. It’s a spicy one!Key takeaways from this episode:Being unhappy and exhausted on this journey of needing the ‘ideal, perfect body’ highlights that its to fulfil societal/cultural expectations, but have you considered what you and your body actually wants or needs?Pleasure isn’t just sexual, and there’s nothing to be...2024-05-1516 min

Unapologetic AF: Thrive beyond people pleasing and perfectionismSet some boundaries? (And nope this isn't your 'selfish era' babe) [Ep 8]Setting and communicating boundaries aren’t selfish. This isn’t your ‘selfish era.’ This is you recognising that your wants, needs, energy levels and capacity matters just as much as anyone else’s. This episode explores boundaries and why they’re so important on your journey of thriving beyond people pleasing.Key takeaways from this episode:Boundaries don’t have to be this binary ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ response. You can give a more rounded and full explanation Boundaries can be so positive in helping people understand who you are in this moment, where you’re at and giving them an opport...2024-05-0812 min

Unapologetic AF: Thrive beyond people pleasing and perfectionismDo you really need to prove yourself, again? [Ep 7]Through no fault of your own, you may just be on a hamster wheel of constantly needing to prove yourself. This episode explores how it’s become second nature to be in this state of proving and how doing this makes self & body acceptance challenging to really experience. Key takeaways from this episode:The need to constantly prove yourself keeps you on a hamster wheel of exhaustion and fear Self and body acceptance will be realised when you let go of the need to prove yourselfYou’re valuable, worthy, capable and good enough already my love 2024-05-0114 min

Unapologetic AF: Thrive beyond people pleasing and perfectionismDare to disappoint: Making choices that feel true to you [Ep 6]Does the fear of disappointing others keep you attached to people pleasing and perfectionism tendencies? This episode explores why disappointing people is key, if you want to make choices that feel true to you, as opposed to ones that just fulfil everyone else’s expectations.Key takeaways from this episode:You’re not doing anything wrong when you disappoint people in your life and their reaction isn’t a sign you need to go against yourself.Moving away from people pleasing and perfectionism will require disappointing people - as icky and conflicting as it will feel initia...2024-04-2416 min

Unapologetic AF: Thrive beyond people pleasing and perfectionismIs external validation the main ingredient or the cherry ontop of the cake? [EP 5]External validation isn’t a ‘bad’ thing, but is it keeping you attached to people pleasing behaviours? In this episode, I speak on the power of external validation and being affirmed by those around you, but also how being attached to people’s validations can be unhelpful, if you’re clinging onto what they say before understanding what you think and believe about something. Key takeaways from this episode:External validation will always be based on someone else’s beliefs, views of the world and what they value. Being attached to people’s validation may hinder you from evolvin...2024-04-1715 min

Unapologetic AF: Thrive beyond people pleasing and perfectionismIs the 'perfect body' about pleasing others? [Ep 4]If I said that your perfectionist and people pleasing tendencies have links to your relationship with your body, how does that land? In this episode I talk about the connection between these tendencies, how you’ve learnt to relate to your body and the notion of the ‘perfect body.’Key takeaways from this episode:What you’ve learnt about what your body should like, doesn’t just come from the messages you’ve received, but also what you’ve observed with the close women in your lifeThe very human want and need to feel like you’re accepted, lov...2024-04-1011 min

Unapologetic AF: Thrive beyond people pleasing and perfectionismA journey of a thousand miles: My people pleasing and perfectionist story [EP 1]TW: I talk about Anorexia Nervosa and Binge Eating DisorderWelcome to the very first episode of Unapologetic AF baby! I’m your host Rakhi Sachdev, and I am SO excited to bring this podcast fully alive!In this episode, I get down, dirty and vulnerable into my story with 2 eating disorders, where I believe my people pleasing and perfectionist journey started, and how my life experiences have bought me to this place of being an Empowerment and Embodiment coach for women of colour. You’ll hear about how using food as a coping mechanism was...2024-04-0316 min

Unapologetic AF: Thrive beyond people pleasing and perfectionismWhy I've RE-committed to centring my coaching for WOC [EP 2]Welcome back boo! In this episode, we are getting spicy. I’m talking about the reasoning behind making the RE-committed decision to work solely with WOC and why the importance of this decision outweighs the fears I’ve had to do this.Key takeaways from this episode:The coaching industry is white washed and much coaching practice takes place through an Eurocentric lens, with little to no nuance of the experiences of WOC.There are systemic, generational and cultural reasons why people pleasing and perfectionist tendencies feel so 2nd nature to WOC and need to be addr...2024-04-0309 min

Unapologetic AF: Thrive beyond people pleasing and perfectionism3 reasons why I use sensual movement to coach you [Ep 3]Are you ready to give less fucks about people’s opinions and feel more connected to your body, your creativity and full expression? In this episode I reveal a VERY powerful practice I use in my coaching, to help you connect and develop a relationship with the version of you who has some goddamn AUDACITY, can really elicit the parts of you that want to take up space, and release the shame you’ve learnt to have about your body and who you are.Key takeaways from this episode:Sensual movement can release the shame associated with...2024-04-0309 min

Unapologetic AF: Thrive beyond people pleasing and perfectionismWelcome to Unapologetic AFAre you a highly ambitious and creative woman of colour, who knows deep in her core that you’re here to take up space, own your voice and feel confident in who you are?Are people pleasing and perfectionist behaviours holding you back? Babe, I’ve got you!I’m your host, Rakhi Sachdev, Empowerment and Embodiment coach, on a mission to give you THE permission slip to not only understand why you’ve developed certain stories and beliefs about yourself, but also empower you to rewrite them and embrace your true self with unap...2024-03-2502 min

Permission to Shine: Empowering Women to Overcome Obstacles and Lead with AuthenticityEpisode 22: Radical body acceptance and how to embody it.Permission to Shine the Podcast Episode 22: Radical body acceptance and how to embody it with Rakhi Sachdev. What a beautiful conversation with this wonderful light soul. Rakhi shares he own lived experiences and the reasons why she does the work she does now. Grab a Cuppa and soak up the good vibes! Sherisse Bisram Inner Power Activation Leader (for Women) Content for everyone! Go check out my FREE mini series How to receive your manifestations! To join Permission to Shine Academy and transform your life click here: https://sherissebisram.com/permissiontoshineacadmey Purchase your Self love and Empowerment worksheets here: https...2023-09-1045 min

Brown Game StrongRakhi Sachdev on A Journey of Radical Body AcceptanceThe lovely Rakhi Sachdev sits down with us to discuss her journey with her perception of her body. Welcome to the first of the Brown Game Strong studio series. Looking forward to holding space with you. TW: discussions on disordered eating IG: @rakhisachdev_ Follow (like! subscribe!) us on @browngamestrong 2023-02-0355 min

The Dump Him PodcastS2E10: Body confidence, periods and sex education with Rakhi SachdevThis week, we're joined by Rakhi, a body positivity coach who helps women develop their connection to their bodies - and we chatted all about body confidence in lockdown, self care and how women feel pleasure. To hear more from Rakhi, you can check out her Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/raks_sachdev/The Dump Him Podcast is hosted by Kitty James and Francesca Coates, discussing all things modern day dating, how to know your worth and when you should just dump him/her/them. New episodes weekly! 2021-03-2256 min