Episode 234
02/09/2025

Authenticity, Belonging and Mental Health | Ritu Bhasin on Thrive State Podcast

Why do so many of us feel like we do not belong, whether at home, at work, or even in our own skin? How can authenticity and belonging unlock true mental and emotional health?

In this inspiring episode of the Thrive State Podcast, Dr. Kien Vuu (Doctor V) sits down with Ritu Bhasin, award-winning speaker and best-selling author of The Authenticity Principle and We Have Got This: Unlocking the Beauty of Belonging.

"Belonging means being honored and accepted for who we are, first by ourselves and then by others." - Ritu Bhasin

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Together, they explore:

Why childhood bullying, sometimes even at home, leaves lasting scars on belonging
How fear of judgment erodes mental health and connection
Practical strategies to cultivate authenticity and belonging at work and in life
Why leaders must disrupt bias and model vulnerability

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🔗 Explore more insights at kienvuu.com

Timestamps

0:00

Introduction: Ritu Bhasin and the journey to authenticity

10:26

Childhood struggles, racism, and the roots of belonging wounds

16:29

Belonging and mental health: how judgment shapes the nervous system

20:22

Three steps to reclaim authenticity and belonging

28:24

Developing core wisdom: mind-body practices for healing

35:02

Creating cultures of belonging in organizations

39:14

Ritu’s resources for building authenticity and empowerment

"Many of us were bullied at home before we were bullied outside. Healing starts with understanding those wounds." - Ritu Bhasin

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