I am writing this testimonial with immense gratitude and enthusiasm for the incredible impact Arpita, Thought Work MD Physician Life Coach, has had on my life. I first encountered Arpita's wisdom and expertise at the Women Physician Wellness Conference, where her authenticity and relatable story immediately struck a chord with me. At the time, I was grappling with underlying anger that permeated multiple facets of my life. Arpita's empathetic approach and insightful coaching made me realize the importance of addressing this deep-seated emotion. The transformation that ensued has been nothing short of remarkable.

I met Arpita at a conference and liked her immediately. I later found out she was a personal coach and, having recently been through some significant trauma, I decided to take the leap and work with her. I am a long-term skeptic of the need for a personal coach, but I really needed someone to help guide me through what I was feeling and was very interested in working with a fellow physician who would "get it". Arpita is patient and kind, but she also won't hesitate to challenge me or call me out on my BS (which is exactly what I need). Coaching is a lot like dating-- you have to find the right fit. If you've considered working with a coach but you're just not sure, set up an initial chat to see how you feel. I'd encourage you to give it a go!

Coaching with Arpita has been an eye opening experience. It has helped me begin to transition into a better version of myself. I have gained better insight and understanding on how my thoughts are impacting my interpretation of the world around me. Until I started with coaching, I struggled with anger every day. I'm still a work in progress, but I like the less angry version of myself (so does my family)! If you are looking for positive changes and looking to improve the way you are showing up towards your family, friends and patients, coaching can provide the tools that are needed to help you become a better you!

Coaching with Arpita is the best thing I have ever done for myself. It’s really tricky to explain until you have gotten into the rhythm of unburdening yourself and realizing how lighter you feel with each step. We started by working on issues less painful to openly digest— work, kids. With time and evidence of my own progress, my desire to improve the most intimate parts of my life overcame my fear of exploring the deeper, more sacred topics of my own childhood and my marriage. Each step, beautifully connected in a similar way, I know the answer even before making the conscious connection. I have never felt fuller, in more control of my life, and more secure in all my relationship. No questions; best thing ever you can do for yourself!!

I met Arpita at a conference and immediately felt a connection. She helps you understand your thought process and asks some really tough questions. Questions that make you think. Learning that I can't control every situation, and that I need to allow others to just be themselves, was a huge help to me. I still have to remind myself of these lessons daily, and I'm far from perfect, but having this awareness is key to living a happier and more fulfilled life. It's a lot of self reflection and hard work, but Arpita will get you there! It's tough sometimes as professionals to open up about these things, but once you take that step, the other side is so much brighter.

It is a true coaching experience where there is discomfort sometimes, but always with the intent of unearthing and understanding limiting thought patterns and healing. I came out with clarity about how to work on my thoughts to better serve me. The cultural background understanding was helpful to explain things. Arpita didn’t allow me to wiggle out of discomfort, and I appreciated that. My biggest lesson has been to understand and honor myself and my needs and stop doing things in a pursuit of perfection or pleasing others.

Working with Arpita has made the difference in recognizing what my automatic thoughts and limiting beliefs were. She also worked with me on diving deep into what the thoughts and feelings driving my repeated behaviors (anger with husband). Finally, she pushed me into making a plan and get me out of my comfort zone ( follow up about wage compensation and work conflict).

Realization that other physicians are going through similar struggles and that encouraging each other can be empowering. The lessons helped me realize some repeated thought processes which influenced my behaviors that I didn't realize initially.

Dr. DePalma has been wonderful to work with. She helps me see below the surface of any situation to get to the real underlying thought. I appreciate her guidance on how to navigate those thoughts. We come up with ways to adjust my actions to help get the results I'd rather have. Her coaching style is efficient and to the point. Highly recommend!

I have heard it before but have never felt it resonate with me until the sessions...being mindful. I finally feel that I am being more mindful at work, at home, with relationships...and in guiding my own patients to do the same.

I had been in such a vicious cycle — working hard; under constant stress and pressure to be my ‘best self’; never feeling like I was living up to expectations - as a professional, mom or wife. Arpita helped me see that the expectations I was trying to live up to were actually my own. I realized that I wasn’t allowing myself to think I was good enough - every time I felt proud or confident, a negative thought would pop in my head like a self-worth assassin. This new-found mindfulness has helped me begin to change my thoughts. The first step...

She was very helpful and made thought provoking points which allowed me to reflect on how I can learn more from lessons.

I am reaching out to provide feedback on my recent session with Dr Arpita Gupta DePalma. I did not know what to expect from this initial session, and was impressed by the extent and depth of our conversation. Dr DePalma was encouraging, persistent and a patient and insightful guide. I appreciate the new perspective on my cognition and am looking forward to growth and change.

I had a very productive session with Dr Arpita De Palma. She listened carefully and had insightful, specific feedback which helped me re-frame my situation. Thanks for providing this important service.

Reaching my mid life; being a professional, mother, wife, daughter, sister, friend, etc I have found myself many times lost, confused and overwhelmed. My past is the past and nothing changes those facts. I can change the now and future. I want to make a strong positive impression on this world when it is my time to depart. I hired Arpita to give me tough love and guidance how to make these changes in my professional and personal life; how to make all the things that I dream of and want for my family and community. Arpita puts me on the path to know this is MY life and I need to do ME. She pushes me to dig deep in what I want and what I can change. So grateful for the tough work we are doing together.

Hearing Arpita coach and give the didactic lessons was so helpful. It sort of justifies and gives voice to so many feelings of frustration and anger that I carry around and see other physicians carry around as well. But, even more importantly, she gives you a formula to use to start working through these feelings and I can see possibly getting to a place where that frustration and stress and anger doesn't have to be so predominant in my life.

Coaching for me has been a breath of fresh air. I have read plenty of self-help books and podcasts, and yet I have not been able to translate any of that knowledge into positive change in my day to day life. With Arpita, it feels as if I have an unbiased friend to air out the dirty laundry in my brain, and after it settles, I leave each session feeling lighter, aware of options I have that I could not find for myself. On top of all this, it feels like a true friendship since she sprinkles details about her life into our conversations and changes the plan based on what I need most that day.

Phenomenally clear, pointed, challenging questions from Arpita....she has certainly found her niche. No BS from her, ever...

It is effortless, it was relatable; it made such a difference to be sharing with women who have been in/are in the same situations.

I would highly recommend her. She is practical and down to earth. What she teaches takes work and reflection to have an effect, but if someone wants to make a change, she can help you get there.

There were a number of "a-ha" moments, but the message I have reflected most on was Arpita's 50/50 rule. She talks about how most things are 50% good and 50% bad and realizing that and understanding that there is not some fictitious future that we finally "arrive" at where everything is finally just how we want it. We need to start being satisfied with the now.