Dr. Gowri Aragam, The Mission Entertainment, Andrew C. Coles, Elizabeth Rose, Allison Keeley
11 episodes
1 month ago
Sense of Self showcases women of color who are confronting and challenging the stories they believe about themselves. Conversations between psychiatrist Dr. Gowri Aragam and our guests demonstrate—but do not preach—about therapeutic concepts, particularly personal narrative, its origins, and the power of reclaiming one's own story.
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Sense of Self showcases women of color who are confronting and challenging the stories they believe about themselves. Conversations between psychiatrist Dr. Gowri Aragam and our guests demonstrate—but do not preach—about therapeutic concepts, particularly personal narrative, its origins, and the power of reclaiming one's own story.
From Being Bullied to Being Mayor: How Politics Became My Therapy with Sumbul Siddiqui
Sense of Self
37 minutes 58 seconds
4 months ago
From Being Bullied to Being Mayor: How Politics Became My Therapy with Sumbul Siddiqui
Sometimes the hardest job becomes your greatest teacher. Sumbul Siddiqui never expected that becoming Cambridge's first Muslim mayor would force her to confront the bullied child she once was - or that leading through COVID would become the ultimate confidence-building experience.
In this raw conversation, she reveals how public service became an unexpected form of therapy, teaching her to trust herself even when the world seemed to be watching and waiting for her to fail.
📚 Essential Insights:
- How childhood bullying shapes adult leadership styles
- The connection between public service and personal healing
- Why representation matters for both communities and individuals
- Practical tools for building confidence in high-pressure situations
- The role of therapy in maintaining perspective during public attacks
🎓 About Our Guest: Sumbul Siddiqui served as mayor of Cambridge, Massachusetts, and continues to advocate for inclusive leadership and mental health awareness in public service.
Connect with Sumbul!
instagram.com/councillorsiddiqui/
Sense of Self
Sense of Self showcases women of color who are confronting and challenging the stories they believe about themselves. Conversations between psychiatrist Dr. Gowri Aragam and our guests demonstrate—but do not preach—about therapeutic concepts, particularly personal narrative, its origins, and the power of reclaiming one's own story.
