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AND/BOTH Podcast - Real Conversations, Shared Experiences, and the Community You've Been Missing69. Trauma Lives in the Body: Sangheetha Parthasarathy’s Journey Through Immigration and HealingIn this episode of The And Both Podcast, Ashley sits down with the incredible Sangheetha Parthasarathy—a Harvard and MIT alum, birth worker, and now nervous system coach. Sanha’s career journey took her from major consulting firms like Oracle and Accenture to co-founding a nonprofit focused on birth advocacy and eventually building her own body of work around somatic trauma healing and nervous system regulation.Ashley and Sangheetha covered a lot in this conversation, including:What it feels like to live in limbo as an immigrant (she's immigrated twice and repatriated once)How immigration, perfectionism, atta...
2025-04-111h 01
Unwiring MindsUnwiring Life: The Neurobiology of High AchieversHave you ever experienced burnout after continuously working towards something and not achieving it the first time around? Or do you consider yourself a high achiever? Sangheetha Parthasarathy, a somatic experiencing practitioner, therapist, and coach, explains the neurobiological processes of high achievers and how this affects their relationships and parenting models. This 19-minute episode helps enhance lives, one at a time. For more information, head over to her website, sangparth.com
2023-08-1419 min
Nerve to Lead by SangParthMeet Art Entrepreneurs, Team Sound CreedJoin 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...
2023-07-2129 min
Nerve to Lead by SangParthWhat if you built a startup business plan for your marriage/family ?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...
2023-07-2132 min
Nerve to Lead by SangParthCareer in comedy in the B2B Industry? Meet India's answer to Corporatebro and Corporatenatalie - Sanjeev NC from Supermeme.aiJoin 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...
2023-07-2117 min
Nerve to Lead by SangParthCan We Discuss the Importance of Early Experiences for Babies without Triggering the "I Am Not Good Enough" in Mothers?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...
2023-07-2130 min
LIFE WELL LIVED BY OMOBOLA STEPHENE306: NERVOUS SYSTEM AND EARLY ATTACHMENT HEALING WITH SANGHEETA PARTHASARATHYSangheetha Parthasarathy is an award-winning ex-strategy consultant corporate leader turned somatic experiencing practitioner, ex-doula and coach. She works with high-achieving parents to heal from the perfectionism/procrastination cycles and find deeper connection with loved ones by focusing on nervous system regulation, trauma healing and power wounds healing. Her work "Rerooted somatics" focusses on the impact of collective imprints on first generation immigrants. Listen to Sangheetha share her thoughts on Nervous System and early attachment healing with host, Omobola Stephen on Life Well lived. Tune in. Connect with Sangheetha herehttps://www.sangparth.com/
2023-04-2735 min
Nerve to Lead by SangParthHigh Achieving First Gen Immigrant Leadership & Parenting (Part 2 of 2)
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...
2023-03-3128 min
Nerve to Lead by SangParthHigh Achieving First Gen Immigrant Leadership & Parenting (Part 1 of 2)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) Su...
2023-03-3131 min
Nerve to Lead by SangParthWomen Leaders Who Do The Work (Part 2 of 2)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
2023-02-1420 min
Nerve to Lead by SangParthWomen & Leadership (Part 1 of 2)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...
2023-02-1415 min
Nerve to Lead by SangParthUnlearning ParentingThe 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
2023-02-1422 min
Nerve to Lead by SangParthEntrepreneurship, Sex & Spirituality (Part 2 of 2)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) Decoupling Sexuality from Fertility
(4:46) What is sexuality?
(6:43) How does changing libido change your activism/entrepreneurial work?
(9:27) Ovulation and a Peacocking Quality
(11:06) Kimberley's first Book Writing Experience
(13:43...
2023-02-1433 min
Nerve to Lead by SangParthEntrepreneurship, Sex & Spirituality (Part 1 of 2)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
(7:08) The post-pandemic social engagement nervous system
(8:46) Two sides of political correctness
(11:27) Biology of early attachment
(12:14) Sex and South Asians
(14:26) Sexuality vs Spirituality Binary
(15:53) South Asian Purity Culture
(16.57) Desire...
2023-02-1425 min
Nerve to Lead by SangParthRelational Privilege (Part 2 of 2)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's imagination is it?
(11:52) Fidelity to the client or the model?
(12:28) Closing and end credits
We've created a guide called Rerooted Somatics...
2023-02-1414 min
Nerve to Lead by SangParthDecolonizing Therapy (Part 1 of 2)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 What is relational privilege
(4:09) Decolonizing therapy/coaching spaces
(6:22) Decolonizing birth and trauma
(8:54) The progress from anti-colonial to pro-minoritized
(12:38) Relational healing as providing...
2023-02-1422 min
Nerve to Lead by SangParthLeadership, Attachment & PowerWelcome 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 and the body
(02:39) Why we need to understand Power to engage in leadership
(03:06) Power VS Early Attachment
(07:06) Early attachment power binaries and the Nervous System
(7:55) Power Ambivalence and Privilege A...
2023-02-1414 min
Nerve to Lead by SangParthMeet your host Sangheetha Parthasarathy of Sangparth.comWelcome 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 a therapist/coach
(7:05) - Who is my listener?
(8:16) - What to expect in this podcast
(10:30) - Closing and credits
Tha...
2023-02-1311 min