In this episode of Doctors Living Deliberately, hosts Dr. Arpita Gupta DePalma and Dr. Michael Hersh engage in a compelling interview with Dr. Maneesha Ahluwalia, exploring the intricacies of navigating relationships within the framework of cultural and familial expectations. Dr. Ahluwalia candidly shares her personal journey, touching on challenges such as divorce, infertility, and the tough decisions she made to lead an authentic life.
The conversation explores the complexities of expressing genuine desires to loved ones, underscoring the importance of intentionally choosing discomfort. Listeners are encouraged to approach conversations with parents from a standpoint of detachment and self-empowerment. Dr. Ahluwalia provides valuable insights on navigating differences in personal desires, partner preferences, and parental expectations, emphasizing the inevitability of disappointment that may arise when staying true to oneself.
What you will learn:
- Embrace the power to choose your discomfort in pursuit of authenticity.
- Living authentically doesn’t necessitate changing others; it’s about your choices.
- Learn how to detach from the outcomes of challenging conversations.
- Dr. Ahluwalia shares three tips for optimizing relationships amidst differing desires.
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- Learn more about Dr. Ahluwalia on Instagram or Facebook
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- Learn more about Dr. Arpita Gupta DePalma’s programs with Thought Work,MD, including 1-to-1 coaching for individuals, group coaching cohorts for organizations, and her online self-study courses HERE.
- Learn more about Dr. Michael Hersh’s program at Better Physician Life, including 1-to-1 physician coaching and the associated online course, by visiting his website HERE.
