EP 20: Why is Vulnerability SO Hard? FT. Sharmishtha Gupta
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12/12/24 • 80 min
Isn't it crazy how much we love when people are vulnerable with us, but we HATE being vulnerable ourselves? Vulnerability is key to deepening our friendships, but will it ever be possible to get comfortable with being vulnerable?
This week, Daysha decides to sit down with licensed mental health counselor, Sharmishtha Gupta, to find out:
- Why is vulnerability so hard?
- Why do we think we look weak when we express it?
- How we can practice getting better at expressing it
- And gets some much needed healing from her conflict with her uncle's wife
Sharmishtha Gupta is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (NY) with over nine years of experience supporting adolescents and adults. Currently based in Singapore, her practice serves local and expatriate communities in Singapore as well as clients online in New York and across Asia.
As an adult Third Culture Kid (ATCK), her journey to develop her own sense of self has shaped her calling to help clients navigate cultural identity, adjustment, assimilation, and family dynamics. She aims to create a safe and supportive space for clients to fully unravel the layers of their individual experiences and find connection, meaning, and belonging in this ever-so-complicated world.
Outside of work (and sometimes in between sessions!), Sharmishtha enjoys naps and cuddles with her partner and two kitties, cozy gaming, and singing endless amounts of karaoke.
To connect with Sharmishtha:
LinkedIn: Sharmishtha Gupta
Website: https://www.odysseywellness.co/
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Producer: Becky Harris
Executive Producers: Daysha Veronica, Bailey Murphy
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Isn't it crazy how much we love when people are vulnerable with us, but we HATE being vulnerable ourselves? Vulnerability is key to deepening our friendships, but will it ever be possible to get comfortable with being vulnerable?
This week, Daysha decides to sit down with licensed mental health counselor, Sharmishtha Gupta, to find out:
- Why is vulnerability so hard?
- Why do we think we look weak when we express it?
- How we can practice getting better at expressing it
- And gets some much needed healing from her conflict with her uncle's wife
Sharmishtha Gupta is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (NY) with over nine years of experience supporting adolescents and adults. Currently based in Singapore, her practice serves local and expatriate communities in Singapore as well as clients online in New York and across Asia.
As an adult Third Culture Kid (ATCK), her journey to develop her own sense of self has shaped her calling to help clients navigate cultural identity, adjustment, assimilation, and family dynamics. She aims to create a safe and supportive space for clients to fully unravel the layers of their individual experiences and find connection, meaning, and belonging in this ever-so-complicated world.
Outside of work (and sometimes in between sessions!), Sharmishtha enjoys naps and cuddles with her partner and two kitties, cozy gaming, and singing endless amounts of karaoke.
To connect with Sharmishtha:
LinkedIn: Sharmishtha Gupta
Website: https://www.odysseywellness.co/
RESOURCES:
- Want to hear new episodes 2 days early? Subscribe to our Patreon!
- Looking for someone to talk to about this week’s episode? Join our exclusive Facebook group!
- Level up yourself + your adult friendships through more tips, explanations, advice and strategies on the Yes Queen YouTube Channel!
- For news, updates and more insights on how to create stronger adult friendships, join the Yes Queen email list.
CONNECT:
Daysha Veronica
IG/Threads: @DayshaVeronica
TikTok: @DayshaVeronica
BlueSky: @DayshaVeronica
Yes Queen
IG/Threads: @YesQueenLife
TikTok: @YesQueenLife
BlueSky:@YesQueenLife
CREDITS:
Producer: Becky Harris
Executive Producers: Daysha Veronica, Bailey Murphy
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EP 19: Retrogrades + Reconnections
Mercury retrograde is upon us, y'all! And while it is commonly known for its chaos and delays, it is also a time that is best used for reflection and reconnection. So, this week Daysha does a light deep dive on what Mercury retrograde is, and how you can best use this time to reconnect with past friends or grieve and let go of the relationships that no longer serve you.
REFERENCES (As an Amazon Associate, Daysha earns a small percentage from qualifying purchases):
Free Birth Chart Reading - Cafe Astrology
Eat Your Way To Self-Confidence by Daysha Veronica
RESOURCES:
- Want to hear new episodes 2 days early? Subscribe to our Patreon!
- Looking for someone to talk to about this week’s episode? Join our exclusive Facebook group!
- Level up yourself + your adult friendships through more tips, explanations, advice and strategies on the Yes Queen YouTube Channel!
- For news, updates and more insights on how to create stronger adult friendships, join the Yes Queen email list.
CONNECT:
Daysha Veronica
IG/Threads: @DayshaVeronica
TikTok: @DayshaVeronica
BlueSky: @DayshaVeronica
Yes Queen
IG/Threads: @YesQueenLife
TikTok: @YesQueenLife
BlueSky:@YesQueenLife
CREDITS:
Producer: Becky Harris
Executive Producers: Daysha Veronica, Bailey Murphy
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Next Episode
EP 21: Your Relationship BATNA
Can you believe it's the end of season 1?! For the final episode of the season, Daysha decides to talk about a popular negotiation concept that she adapted for personal relationships within her book, Eat Your Way To Self-Confidence.
With the new year quickly approaching, Daysha wanted to make sure that you have all the tools you need to make important decisions about your friendships and where you want to take them in 2025.
REFERENCES (As an Amazon Associate, Daysha earns a small percentage from qualifying purchases):
https://www.pon.harvard.edu/daily/negotiation-skills-daily/what-is-negotiation/
Getting To Yes: How To Negotiate Agreement Without Giving In by Roger Fisher, William Ury, and Bruce Patton
Eat Your Way To Self-Confidence by Daysha Veronica
Feel The Fear... And Do It Anyway by Susan Jeffers
The Mind and Heart of the Negotiator by Leigh Thompson
Judgment in Managerial Decision Making by Max H. Bazerman and Don A. Moore
RESOURCES:
- Want to hear new episodes 2 days early? Subscribe to our Patreon!
- Looking for someone to talk to about this week’s episode? Join our exclusive Facebook group!
- Level up yourself + your adult friendships through more tips, explanations, advice and strategies on the Yes Queen YouTube Channel!
- For news, updates and more insights on how to create stronger adult friendships, join the Yes Queen email list.
CONNECT:
Daysha Veronica
IG/Threads: @DayshaVeronica
TikTok: @DayshaVeronica
BlueSky: @DayshaVeronica
Yes Queen
IG/Threads: @YesQueenLife
TikTok: @YesQueenLife
BlueSky:@YesQueenLife
CREDITS:
Producer: Becky Harris
Executive Producers: Daysha Veronica, Bailey Murphy
If you like what you hear, don’t forget to subscribe, and leave us a 5 star review wherever you listen to podcasts!
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