Prashil Mistry on Carrying Emotional Weight & Finding Purpose | The Dad Project Podcast

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The Dad Project

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Real stories. Brave voices. The Dad Project is dedicated to celebrating and uplifting men, sharing their powerful stories of perseverance, love, and hope. By highlighting their unique journeys and the challenges they overcome, the project seeks to dismantle stereotypes and emphasise the importance of men’s mental health and emotional well-being. Through authentic storytelling, The Dad Project inspires understanding and compassion, fostering a community that values the strength and dedication of these fathers and encourages them to share their truths.

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Prashil Mistry on Carrying Emotional Weight & Finding Purpose | The Dad Project Podcast | Episode 12

The Dad Project

1 hour 7 minutes 57 seconds

5 months ago

Prashil Mistry on Carrying Emotional Weight & Finding Purpose | The Dad Project Podcast | Episode 12

Join host Naroop Jhooti and special guest Prashil Mistry, “The Indian Life Coach,” for a powerful and honest conversation.

Prashil opens up about carrying the hidden weight of three years of silent pain, navigating the trauma of bullying, divorce, and a near-suicide experience. Through a transformative ‘dream day’ exercise, he manifested a loving partner and a home.

Now, as he steps into fatherhood, he’s breaking ancestral cycles and leading the charge for men’s mental health by embracing vulnerability and authenticity.

00:00:00 Introduction

00:02:45 Childhood struggles and bullying

00:10:36 Landing first job at Staples and early career growth

00:13:06 Passion for creative design and web development

00:15:24 Marriage breakdown and decision to separate

00:18:07 Family’s vital support during crisis

00:20:19 Carrying the weight of unspoken emotions

00:25:42 Confronting fear, loneliness, and identity loss

00:29:08 Near-suicide moment and nephew’s photo that saved him

00:32:11 Journey to becoming “The Indian Life Coach”

00:35:48 Pushing beyond comfort zones: speaking, public events

00:38:08 Men’s mental health and the power of vulnerability