The Journey Begins: Neelam Chand on Belonging, Wellness, and the Birth of Are We Well?

In this introductory episode Are We Well?, host Neelam Chand is interviewed by producer Christine Baird, revealing the origins and inspiration behind the show. Neelam, a Desi American and mother based in Salt Lake City, shares her extensive background as a diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) practitioner. With over a decade of experience advocating for social justice, she launched her consulting business, Shift SLC, in 2020. The conversation explores Neelam's journey towards self-discovery and her quest to understand the deeper meanings of belonging and wellness. Tune in to learn more about Neelam's insights and the vision for the podcast as it embarks on a journey of healing and exploration.

"The closer you are to accessing your soul is the closer you are to being your true self and you're able to see others for that as well."

Notes:

[00:03:03] Unprocessed trauma and identity.

[00:05:30] Belonging and personal identity.

[00:09:16] Worthiness and belonging struggles.

[00:13:22] Inner child healing journey.

[00:20:07] Community and collective healing.

[00:22:34] Power of self-healing.

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