How to Be More Resilient, Transform Your Health & Find Your Purpose Using the Power of Optimism with Dr. Sue Varma

11/22/23 • 58 min

Did you know that optimists are physically healthier?! That’s what the research shows. It turns out, a change in mindset makes us more resilient to life’s stressors and can literally change all aspects of our life for the better—including our health.

In this episode you’ll learn:

The transformative power of optimism

How to upgrade your mental and behavioral habits

A new mindset around prioritizing rest

The varying ways people are impacted by trauma

How we can grow our inner resilience

And more...

Dr. Sue Varma, MD, PC, DFAPA, is a distinguished psychiatrist and cognitive behavioral therapist based in New York City. With over two decades of private practice experience, Dr. Varma has made significant contributions to the field of mental health. Notably, she served as the pioneering medical director and psychiatrist for the esteemed 9/11 mental health program at NYU. Alongside her clinical work, Dr. Varma holds the position of Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at New York University (NYU) Langone Health. Her accomplishments have been recognized by the American Psychiatric Association (APA), where she was honored as a Distinguished Fellow, the highest honor bestowed upon its members.

Dr. Varma has garnered national acclaim as a sought-after medical commentator, appearing on major news programs and networks. Her expertise has been instrumental in guiding the public through various mental health challenges, from trauma and resilience to stress management and relationship issues. Dr. Varma can frequently be seen discussing breaking news on the morning shows including the Today Show, CBS Mornings and GMA, as well as prime time specials and news documentaries. An accomplished author, Dr. Varma’s highly anticipated book, “Practical Optimism, The Art, Science and Practice of Exceptional Wellbeing” (Penguin Random House, 2/2024), offers valuable insights into promoting optimal mental health and wellness.

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In this episode you’ll learn:

The transformative power of optimism

How to upgrade your mental and behavioral habits

A new mindset around prioritizing rest

The varying ways people are impacted by trauma

How we can grow our inner resilience

And more...

This episode is brought to you by beeya:

Learn more about beeya's seed cycling bundle at https://beeyawellness.com/free to find out how to tackle hormonal imbalances.

Get $10 off your order by using promo code BEHINDHEREMPIRE

Follow Yasmin:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yasminknouri/

Website: https://www.behindherempire.com/

Follow Dr. Sue:

Pre-order her upcoming book: https://www.doctorsuevarma.com/book/

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctorsuevarma/

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Behind the Scenes: How to Establish Product/Market Fit, 3 Key Questions for Anyone Who’s Hard on Themselves & Overcoming Feelings of Unworthiness

In this week’s episode, I’m taking your top questions and giving you a behind-the-scenes look at my journey building my empire and business, beeya wellness! I have my incredible husband, Dhru Purohit, taking the mic today and acting as the host.

As always, I hope this episode brings a lot of value to you and a few of topics we'll be covering include:

Three questions that everyone who’s hard on themselves should be asking and reflecting on at the end of the year
The step-by-step process I use to establish product market fit
How to approach budgeting in the early stages of a company
And lastly, how I’m unpacking and overcoming my personal insecurities

I’d love to get your thoughts on the episode, and hear your feedback! DM me on instagram @yasminknouri or email me at [email protected] - I’m always looking for ways to add value and help inspire you!

In this episode, we'll talk to about:

Facing tough experiences and giving it your best shot. [01:20]

Crying is an emotional release and a self-soothing process. [05:16]

What’s something that somebody did for you? [08:32]

What’s something you did for someone else? [12:33]

Finding product validation and achieving product-market fit. [15:12]

Understanding retention and identifying its contributing factors. [19:24]

The reality in self-funding your business. [21:57]

The most important part of company culture. [34:41]

Importance of kind candor with your team. [38:23]

Dealing with constructive criticism. [39:33]

Early childhood wounds and overcoming feelings of unworthiness. [42:24]

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How to Finally Quit Your Unfulfilling Career, Confront Your Fears & Launch Your Dream Idea with Jing Gao, Founder of Fly By Jing

Jing Gao is the founder and CEO of Fly By Jing, the fastest-growing direct-to-consumer startup and Asian food brand.

Her first product, the Sichuan Chili Crisp, took the food world by storm in 2018, propelling Fly By Jing into the mainstream and spotlighting Jing as a leading expert in Sichuan flavors. Fly By Jing has since sold over 2 million jars of Chili Crisp to date, making it one of the fastest-growing condiments on the market and a household staple for many. Today, Chili Crisp can be found in thousands of grocery stores across the United States, coming a long way from the Kickstarter campaign that first led to its fame, and Fly By Jing has expanded into a multi-million dollar business.

In this week’s episode, we discuss Jing’s upbringing, the many countries she’s lived in growing up and how those experiences impacted her life. She talks about how she left her stable tech job to pursue a career in food full time, the way she evaluated her risks when becoming an entrepreneur and how she decided to move to the US without knowing anyone to start her product business. We also talk about the early days of the business when Jing first launched on Kickstarter, the multiple challenges she had when creating & shipping the product to customers, and how she created such an incredible, high growth brand from the power of word of mouth and community.

In this episode, we'll talk to Jing about:

Jing’s childhood upbringing and relationship with risk. [2:32]

What helped Jing overcome change and push herself outside her comfort zone. [9:45]

What motivated Jing to quit her tech job and move to Shanghai for a new opportunity. [11:43]

The relationship between food and Jing's personal identity and cultural heritage. [16:09]

The significance of seizing opportunities and staying open to chances. [19:13]

Jing's parents' viewpoint regarding her career journey. [21:07]

Establishing a restaurant and the lessons Jing gained from this experience. [22:21]

Choosing the right business partner. [27:15]

The financial struggles encountered, and lessons learned while operating a restaurant. [28:54]

Jing's shift towards creating her own products. [36:09]

Why entrepreneurship is self-work. [42:34]