108. Neeta Bhushan | That Sucked, Now What: From Victim, to Survivor, to Thriver

Dr. Neeta Bhushan grew through immense tragedy at a young age with the passing of her brother and both parents. She naturally took on the responsibility for carrying the rest of the family amidst these tragedies and transitions, all which led her to decide how she would move forward with this new life that stood before her—cue the art of navigating loss and a completely unfamiliar life. Neeta wrote the acclaimed book That Sucked, Now What?, as an accessible five step guide to moving through turbulent experiences and, in time, utilizing the challenges as lessons for the soul.

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We grew up in a world we didn’t create. And one idea after the next—whether it was culture or society—we were told how to look, how to feel, and who to be. We were told that if we checked off the “right” boxes (think: career, car, money), we’d feel good, we’d be whole, and—naturally—we’d be set. But, turns out, there’s more to the story. On The Great Unlearn, Cal dives into unlearning and questioning what the world taught us, and—in the process—how to be the truest version of yourself, minus the bullshit. Whether it’s figuring out how to navigate a relationship, dealing with your emotions, diving into spirituality, or just feeling comfortable in your own skin, Cal and friends navigate the choppy waters of what it really takes to unlearn all the ideas we took for granted, and how to be the best version of what, sometimes, can be so hard to be: yourself.