Is the drive to change the world quietly burning you out? In this episode, Cait Ross Murphy joins Dr. Payal Beri to unpack why traditional mindset hacks often fall short for mission-driven leaders, and how somatic work can be the answer to healing.

In this episode:

00:00 Why mindset alone isn’t enough for deep healing

02:00 The myth of productivity and performance-based worth

06:30 Cait’s chronic illness wake-up call & spiritual reckoning

13:00 Nervous system states

20:00 What is somatic discernment & how it builds resilience

25:00 The impact of generational trauma on our present-day stress

30:00 How slowing down increases clarity and impact

38:00 Preparing for motherhood and the next chapter of legacy

In the episode, Cait and Payal explore the root causes of burnout, chronic illness, and emotional overwhelm, tracing them back to early childhood conditioning, intergenerational trauma, and the neglected wisdom of the body. Cait shares her personal story of healing from a debilitating chronic illness by tuning into the body’s command center: the nervous system.

This episode is a must-listen for changemakers, nonprofit leaders, and high-capacity professionals looking to lead with more clarity, energy, and emotional resilience.

More from Cait:

https://www.instagram.com/caitmurphy.co/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/cait-ross

https://bit.ly/NeuroSomatics-waitlist

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Check out RK Empathy:

https://www.rkempathy.com/

Connect with Dr. Payal Beri on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/payalberi/

Interested in having Dr. Payal Beri speak at your event?

https://www.payalberi.com/

This Podcast is Produced by MicMoguls.com.

In this powerful episode, Brianne Caplan, founder of Code Your Dreams, joins Dr. Payal Beri to share how her nonprofit is using computer science education to level the playing field in tech. Together they discuss how equitable access to tech education is transforming communities, from kindergartners building apps to grandmothers launching websites from prison.

In this episode:

00:00 The Importance of Early Exposure to STEM

01:19 Introducing Brianne and Code Your Dreams

03:30 Brianne's Personal Journey into STEM

05:41 Challenges and Gender Norms in STEM Education

11:21 The Birth of Code Your Dreams

13:59 Nonprofit Challenges and Strategies

22:02 Impact of Code Your Dreams in Various Communities

36:20 The Power of Community and Education

45:29 Conclusion and Future Vision

Brianne opens up about overcoming early gendered expectations, her journey into tech as a self-taught coder, and why she believes technology education is a human right. She shares how her organization reaches underserved communities through schools, community centers, and even correctional facilities, empowering students to solve real-world problems with technology.

They also discuss the nuances of starting and running a non-profit, and how anyone can get involved and make change in their community. This episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about education equity, nonprofit innovation, and building a more inclusive future through tech!

More from Brianne:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/briannecaplan

https://www.instagram.com/codewithbri/?hl=en

https://www.codeyourdreams.org/about-us

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Check out RK Empathy:

https://www.rkempathy.com/

Connect with Dr. Payal Beri on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/payalberi/

Interested in having Dr. Payal Beri speak at your event?

https://www.payalberi.com/

This Podcast is Produced by MicMoguls.com.

What if reclaiming joy is the most radical act of resistance? In this powerful episode, Dr. Payal Beri sits down with Dr. Tanmeet Sethi — integrative and psychedelic medicine physician, activist, and author of Joy Is My Justice — to explore how joy can coexist with grief, trauma, and systemic oppression.

In this episode:

00:00 The Power of Joy Amidst Oppression

01:28 Introducing Dr. Sethi: A Journey of Joy and Grief

03:31 Childhood Joy and Cultural Expectations

06:31 Navigating Tragedy and Finding Community

13:14 The Role of Empathy in Understanding Grief

22:33 Balancing Family Dynamics and Personal Joy

27:46 Exploring Joy in Marginalized Communities

31:17 Navigating Initial Resistance to Breathwork

32:22 Finding Alternative Gateways to Healing

33:12 The Importance of Trauma-Informed Care

34:07 Challenges in the Mental Health Industry

36:45 Building Trust in Therapeutic Relationships

38:08 The Power of Feeling Safe in Group Therapy

45:19 Humbling Moments in Therapy

48:19 Self-Compassion for Healers

53:22 Embracing Joy and Presence

Dr. Sethi shares how a devastating personal circumstance reshaped her understanding of joy and what it truly means to thrive in the midst of pain. She details the transformational moment that shifted “Why me?” to “Why not me?” From her lived experience as a physician and mother, to her groundbreaking work in the mental health space, she offers a revolutionary perspective: joy is not frivolous—it's necessary.

Whether you’re a changemaker, healer, or simply someone navigating hard things, this episode will leave you feeling seen — and remind you that joy is your birthright. Tune in, and be sure to support the podcast by leaving a rating and review wherever you listen!

More from Dr. Tanmeet Sethi:

https://www.tanmeetsethimd.com/

https://www.instagram.com/tanmeetsethimd/

https://tanmeetsethimd.substack.com

Follow Dr. Payal Beri on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/dr.payalberi

Subscribe to Reframing Perspectives on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/@payalberi?sub_confirmation=1

Check out RK Empathy:

https://www.rkempathy.com/

Connect with Dr. Payal Beri on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/payalberi/

Interested in having Dr. Payal Beri speak at your event?

https://www.payalberi.com/

This Podcast is Produced by MicMoguls.com.