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From Pissed Off to Poised- A Podcast for Busy Women Professionals
This podcast is designed to help overcommitted women, physicians, and
professionals move from being reactionary—often feeling anger and
resentment—to becoming more intentional and responsive. The goal is to
help you enjoy life while still getting everything that needs to be done,
done.
In this show, we’ll dive deep into how to shift from reacting to responding
when it comes to anger, while recognizing that the first step to making a change is building our awareness. I’ll also share practical tips on how to say "yes" only to what truly matters to you and create a calendaring system that works—one that honors your commitments to both yourself and others.
As a retired pediatrician, the co-founder of Virginia iSpine Physicians, and
a trauma informed certified mindset coach I have navigated multiple career transitions in life and am still evolving as I apply these concepts in other areas with grace and vulnerability. I want to share what I have learned over the years so that you can start to create more peace in your day to day life,
as you begin to shift from reaction to response.
From Pissed Off to Poised- A Podcast for Busy Women Professionals
Ep 19: From Chaos to Calm: Our Kids’ Take on Our Transformation
In today’s episode, I’m joined by two very special guests who are dear to my heart: my kids, Sarina and Nikhil. They’re here to share their perspective on what it was like when my husband and I were at the breaking point with our emotions—and how we’ve grown into a family that genuinely loves spending time together.
From the outside, it looked like we had it all: a close-knit family, supportive friends, a warm home, and food on the table. But behind closed doors, frustration and discontentment often stole the joy we were working so hard to create. Our family dynamic took a beautiful turn when we committed to understanding our anger and then made conscious shifts towards responding thoughtfully instead of reacting impulsively.
As we open up, you’ll hear my kids’ reflections on their childhood and how our family has transformed by using tools to build a more positive, peaceful environment. We’ll talk about the shift from conflict to connection, how our home is now filled with more laughter, and how Sarina and Nikhil are applying mindfulness practices in their own lives.
This journey hasn’t been perfect, but the growth has been so worth it—and it’s absolutely possible for you, too. Even when things don’t go as planned and you slip into old habits, it’s the repair afterward that truly strengthens relationships. Join us for this heartwarming conversation, and let’s explore how change starts with small steps and a whole lot of grace.
What You'll Learn:
- Understand how unmanaged stress and reactive patterns can impact family dynamics and relationships.
- Explore the positive changes our family experienced by applying coaching strategies to reduce conflict and foster connection.
- Learn how creating a supportive, judgment-free environment encourages open communication and stronger bonds.
- Discover how personal growth inspires children to approach life with intention, mindfulness and resilience.
Featured:
- Learn about Arpita's next Circle of Six Small Group Coaching Cohort HERE.
- 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.
- Transforming Your Anger From Reaction to Response Online Self Study Course with Dr. Arpita Gupta DePalma.
