Reframing Perspectives with Payal Beri, PhD

Payal Beri, PhD
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Join Payal on a journey into the hearts and minds of those who dare to reframe perspectives. Through stories of personal evolution and pivotal decisions, Payal explores how using empathy and curiosity transforms the way we build closeness with each other and within our communities. Featuring guests like social impact founders, purpose-driven entrepreneurs, and everyday people, these conversations celebrate our uniqueness and our commonality as humans. Discover how a single perspective shift can amplify, impact, and reshape your world.

  1. 2D AGO

    Finding Joy in times of Chaos with Dr. Pamela Larde

    Unlock the transformative power of joy—especially when life feels like dancing on ashes.  In this inspiring episode, Dr. Pamela Larde reveals how anyone, regardless of circumstances, can cultivate joy from deep within, creating a resilient foundation that sustains through trauma, stress, and societal challenges.  Discover how joy isn’t just a fleeting happiness but a deliberate act of self-embodiment and resistance, particularly for marginalized communities that often have joy stripped away. You’ll hear powerful stories of resilience—like a Jamaican bobsled team defying odds or navigating divorce with dance and celebration—illustrating why joy is a radical act of reclamation. Dr. Larde shares her groundbreaking research on the arcs of self-determination, post-traumatic growth, and pure joy, providing concrete ways to practice and embody joy daily—no matter your background or current struggles.  She breaks down how to build mental stamina through small, intentional steps like surrounding yourself with positive influences, engaging in creative projects, practicing patience, and moving your body—whether through dance, art, or simple movement.  This episode is a must-listen for purpose-driven changemakers, entrepreneurs, and anyone feeling overwhelmed by life’s chaos. It highlights how embracing joy can be an act of resistance, creating a ripple effect that infects families and communities with contagious energy. If you’ve ever felt guilt or reluctance in pursuing your own happiness amid adversity, Dr. Larde’s insights will challenge you to reframe what’s possible—showing that joy is your right, your power, and your most effective tool for lasting impact. Perfect for those seeking practical ways to nurture resilience and cultivate joy as a daily practice, this conversation offers a new perspective on healing, self-care, and embodied well-being. Whether you’re emerging from hardship or simply craving more authentic happiness, this episode will inspire you to dance—on ashes, in chaos, and into a flourishing future. Resources & Links Joy Retreat by Dr. Pamela LardeDr. Larde’s Book: The Practice of Joy Connect with Dr. Pamela Larde LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/empoweredwriter/Website : https://www.drpamelalarde.com/ Connect with Dr. Payal Beri & Reframing Perspectives: Instagram – Dr. Payal: https://www.instagram.com/dr.payalberi Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@payalberi?sub_confirmation=1 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/payalberiSpeaking & Media: https://www.drpayalberi.com

    47 min

  2. APR 1

    How AI Is Changing Our Brain Development with Dr. Aldrich Chan

    In this insightful conversation, Dr.Aldrich Chan discusses the impact of AI on cognitive development, emphasizing the importance of stress and challenge in learning. He explores how reliance on AI can hinder critical thinking and brain development, and offers strategies to balance technology use with skill development. Dr. Aldrich Chan is a Neuropsychologist and Psychotherapist, author of the award-winning book Reassembling Models of Reality, and, more recently, 7 Principles of Nature: How We Strayed & How We Return. He is the founder of the Center for Neuropsychology and Consciousness (CNC), a practice in Miami, Florida, that provides neuropsychological and psychological services. In addition to his practice, he is an Adjunct Professor for the PsyD and Master's program at Pepperdine University. Key  Topics AI's impact on cognitive developmentThe importance of stress and challenge in learningStrategies for balancing AI use with skill development Chapters 00:00 Reconnecting and Reflecting on the Past 03:55 The Journey of a Third Culture Kid 09:07 Cultural Evolution and Human Connection 10:35 The Impact of the Agricultural Revolution 15:05 Technology's Influence on Human Development 19:43 The Course Correction of Human Connection 23:42 Challenges Faced by Change Makers 26:22 The Benefits of Alloparenting 27:12 Mind-Body Connection and Mental Health 28:40 Reversing Modern Lifestyle Trends 30:14 The Return to Community Living 32:44 The Importance of Social Connection 34:34 Understanding Separation, Alienation, and Discord 36:02 Principles of Nature and Their Application 45:24 The Need for Eastern Philosophies in Modern Society 47:53 Introduction and Call to Action 48:21 The Importance of Community Engagement Resources Books written by Dr. Chan Dr. Chan’s Website  Dr. Chan’s LinkedIn  Dr. Chan’s Instagram  Connect with Dr. Payal Beri & Reframing Perspectives: Instagram – Dr. Payal: https://www.instagram.com/dr.payalberi Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@payalberi?sub_confirmation=1 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/payalberiSpeaking & Media: https://www.drpayalberi.com

    49 min

  3. MAR 26

    How to Stop Measuring Your Worth by Output with Jenn Whitmer

    We’re losing 120,000 people every year to stress and anxiety related to work.  Not “I don’t like my job” stress — chronic, nervous-system meltdown stress. In this episode of Reframing Perspectives, we sit down with Jen Whitmer — keynote speaker, teacher, and author — to talk about joy as a serious, measurable strategy for work and life… not a fluffy “nice to have.” Jen shares how getting fired from her dream job on a white couch moment became the catalyst for her work: helping leaders understand themselves, understand others, and create workplaces that don’t slowly destroy people. We dig into corporate trauma, the myth that “adults should just know better,” why direct communicators (especially women) are punished at work, and how culture, gender, generation, and capitalism all shape the way we show up at work. Most importantly, Jen breaks down her Joy Ratio: Why the opposite of joy isn’t work — it’s toilThe 3 components of joy at work (favor, belonging, impact)Why keeping meaningless toil under 10% can literally save livesIf you’ve ever thought, “How did we get here? This is not how I want to live,” this conversation is for you. Connect with Dr. Payal Beri & Reframing Perspectives: Instagram – Dr. Payal: https://www.instagram.com/dr.payalberi Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@payalberi?sub_confirmation=1 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/payalberiSpeaking & Media: https://www.drpayalberi.com

    56 min

  4. MAR 22

    Burnout is not proof of how much you care

    What if your exhaustion isn't proof that you care enough — but proof that something has gotten tangled in the way you see your role in the world? In this Solo Reframe, Dr. Payal Beri digs into one of the most quietly destructive patterns in mission-driven spaces: the martyr trap. It's that place where burnout gets confused with devotion, where urgency becomes familiar, and where slowing down starts to feel like betrayal. Drawing on her background in organizational psychology and her own lived experience as a founder and changemaker, Payal unpacks the concept of identity fusion — what happens when our identity becomes so intertwined with our mission that separating ourselves from it feels impossible. And she explores why the most committed people in any room are often also the most exhausted ones. In this episode, you'll explore: Why changemakers unconsciously treat exhaustion as a measure of dedicationHow identity fusion creates the conditions for burnout and cynicismThe relationship between our tolerance for chaos and our inability to restWhat the normalization of mental health over 20 years teaches us about the pace of real changeHow to stop centering yourself in every win and loss — and why that actually makes you a better contributor to the missionThe reframe: your job was never to carry the mission alone. It was to contribute to an ecosystem. And the most powerful thing you can do for the work you care about is protect the human doing it. If you've ever felt guilty for resting, this episode is for you. Reframing Perspectives is the podcast for changemakers who believe relationships are the real infrastructure of impact. Hosted by Dr. Payal Beri, organizational psychologist and founder of RK Empathy. Connect with Dr. Payal Beri & Reframing Perspectives: Instagram – Dr. Payal: https://www.instagram.com/dr.payalberi Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@payalberi?sub_confirmation=1 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/payalberiSpeaking & Media: https://www.drpayalberi.com

    22 min

  5. MAR 12

    Money, Trauma & the Nervous System of Your Business | With Fractional CFO Cindy Kumar

    Money is one of the most emotionally charged relationships we’ll ever have.  It’s not just numbers on a spreadsheet — it becomes a mirror that reflects our beliefs about safety, worthiness, possibility, and power. In this episode of Reframing Perspectives, I sit down with fractional CFO and financial strategist Cindy Kumar, who helps founders rebuild their financial foundations so they can grow with clarity, confidence, and sustainability. Cindy doesn’t just talk about profit margins and tax strategy. She works at the intersection of financial health, emotional health, and entrepreneurial identity — where money wounds, family stories, and business decisions all collide. We talk about: Losing “everything” in the 2008 recession and how that shaped her “spend it before it disappears” pattern Why so many founders reinvest every dollar back into the business and still have nothing left The toxic narratives of “just manifest it” and “invest and the money will come” The emotional patterns behind coach-hopping, over-spending, and avoiding your numbers What happens when your entire business rests on one big client (and how dangerous that really is) And how healing your money story changes not just your business, but your relationships, parenting, and generational patterns If you’ve ever felt ashamed about your finances, scared to raise your prices, or stuck in chaos even while your revenue grows, this conversation will help you slow down, breathe, and actually see what’s going on with your money. Because when we talk about financial health, we’re really talking about how we see ourselves, how we show up for our communities, and how we build not just businesses — but our lives. Connect with Dr. Payal Beri & Reframing Perspectives: Instagram – Dr. Payal: https://www.instagram.com/dr.payalberi Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@payalberi?sub_confirmation=1 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/payalberiSpeaking & Media: https://www.drpayalberi.com

    38 min

  6. MAR 4

    Too American, Too Foreign: Identity, Belonging & Emotional Intelligence

    Is it dangerous to treat emotional intelligence as a universal standard?” We talk about emotional intelligence like it’s neutral, universal, and the same for everyone. But what happens when culture, race, migration, language, and survival literally shape how we express feelings, set boundaries, and show respect? In this powerful conversation, Dr. Payal Beri sits down with Farah Harris, a Haitian American psychotherapist, emotional intelligence expert, and founder of Working Well Daily, to explore why EQ can never be “one-size-fits-all” for people of color. They dive into: Growing up Haitian in the U.S. and feeling “too American” back home, but “too foreign” in AmericaFirst-born / “junior parent” pressure in immigrant familiesLanguage, accents, and mother-tongue shameWhy we don’t “season our chicken” the same — and what that has to do with EQHow cultural values shape grieving, anger, “respect,” and emotional expressionWhy Black and Brown kids are taught to mute their feelings for survival in white-dominant systemsIf you’ve ever felt like you don’t quite belong anywhere — not in your parents’ homeland, not fully in the country you live in — or you’ve been misread as “too loud,” “too much,” or “too cold,” this episode will help you reclaim your emotional language with context, compassion, and power. 🔍 In This Episode, We Talk About: Is EQ really universal?Haitian American, oldest daughter, third culture kidLanguage, accents & mother-tongue shame“We don’t season chicken the same”Culture, values & how we grieveBias, projection & the “two-sided mirror”Technology, capitalism & chronic reactivityThird culture kids & global muttsSafety vs. self-expression for kids of colorFrom judgment to curiosityBy the end, you’ll walk away with a reframed understanding of emotional intelligence: not as a rigid checklist, but as a context-rich, culturally-rooted way of relating to yourself and others. Connect with Farah Harris: Website: workingwelldaily.comLinkedIn: search “Farah Harris LCPC”Book: The Color of Emotional Intelligence (available where books are sold & on Audible) Connect with Dr. Payal Beri & Reframing Perspectives: Instagram – Dr. Payal: https://www.instagram.com/dr.payalberi Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@payalberi?sub_confirmation=1 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/payalberiSpeaking & Media: https://www.drpayalberi.com

    1 hr

  7. MAR 4

    You Have It All. So Why Aren’t You Happy

    My guest today, Dr. Seema Desai, knows that whisper intimately.  She’s a transformational coach, keynote speaker, and author whose journey began in a successful dental career—until burnout, misalignment, postpartum depression, and a quiet ache for something deeper forced her to rethink everything she thought success was supposed to look like. In this conversation, we talk about: Growing up as a child of immigrants and becoming the “return on investment.”Why she says dentistry became “dermatitis for my soul”People-pleasing, perfectionism, and shrinking yourself to fit a roleThe difference between happiness (external, fleeting) and joy (deep, steady)Why joy is a birthright, not a privilegeHer concept of Swa-dharma – your soul’s work and contract with the divineHow chronic misalignment and stress show up as illness, resentment and disconnectionWhy privilege isn’t the enemy – unexamined entitlement isAnd what it would mean to treat JOY as a real metric of success, not just money or status This isn’t about pretending everything is fine or chasing a perfect life.  It’s about asking: What would my life look like if I allowed even 1% more joy in? Connect with Dr. Payal Beri & Reframing Perspectives: Instagram – Dr. Payal: https://www.instagram.com/dr.payalberi Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@payalberi?sub_confirmation=1 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/payalberiSpeaking & Media: https://www.drpayalberi.com

    43 min

  8. FEB 18

    I Accept My Mom As She Is: Breaking Cycles as an Immigrant Daughter

    “I accept my mom for who she is, not for who I wish she had been…” For so many immigrant daughters, love and guilt are woven together. We grow up hearing about sacrifice, survival, and “everything we did for you” — while quietly carrying our own shame, anger, and longing to be truly seen. In this powerful conversation, Dr. Payal Beri sits down with Serena, author of Unbound: The Story of an Immigrant, to explore what it really means to honor your parents’ story without abandoning yourself. They talk about growing up Asian in the West, the unspoken rules in immigrant homes, and the moment Serena realized she had to stop waiting for her mother to become someone else — and instead ask, “What is she here to teach me?” From mother–daughter wounds and intergenerational fear to building a “bridge” strong enough for parents, kids, and future generations to stand on together, this episode is an invitation to become unbound in your own life. If you’ve ever felt torn between loyalty to your family and loyalty to yourself, this conversation is for you. 🔍 In This Episode, We Talk About: Accepting parents “as they are” vs who we wish they had beenThe unique guilt and pressure on kids of immigrantsGrowing up Asian in Canada and living between culturesMother–daughter dynamics, anger, and the grief of what you didn’t getReframing: “What is she here to teach you?”Why survival mode leaves little room for feelings or therapy“Airing dirty laundry” vs telling the truth with loveHow shame and silence create a gap between generationsBuilding a bridge between our parents’ traditions and our own livesHyper-independence, money, and the myth of “I can do it all alone”Finding the middle ground: empowered and in relationship Connect with our Guest, Serena  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/serena_arora/ Buy the Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FQ381KK1?ref_=pe_93986420_775043100 Connect with Dr. Payal Beri & Reframing Perspectives: Instagram – Dr. Payal: https://www.instagram.com/dr.payalberi Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@payalberi?sub_confirmation=1 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/payalberiSpeaking & Media: https://www.drpayalberi.com

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Join Payal on a journey into the hearts and minds of those who dare to reframe perspectives. Through stories of personal evolution and pivotal decisions, Payal explores how using empathy and curiosity transforms the way we build closeness with each other and within our communities. Featuring guests like social impact founders, purpose-driven entrepreneurs, and everyday people, these conversations celebrate our uniqueness and our commonality as humans. Discover how a single perspective shift can amplify, impact, and reshape your world.

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