Everyone goes through moments of reflecting on experiences and thinking “that sucked”. Dr. Neeta Bhushan thinks these moments can be magical and life changing. She’s a former cosmetic dentist turned best-selling author, international speaker, and leadership coach. 

At 19, Neeta was an orphan, watching both parents die of cancer, and instantly became the caretaker of her younger brother. She had also previously lost a brother when he was 12 years old. This week, she discusses shifting course, forgiving ourselves, and dealing with grief and trauma. She also talks about giving reverence to what’s happened, opening yourself up to good stress, and taking a moment to hold and give yourself an embrace.

Find out more about Dr. Neeta Bhushan at neetabhushan.com and follow her on Instagram at @neetabhushan. Her book is called That Sucked. Now What?: How to Embrace the Joy in Chaos and Find Magic in the Mess.