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Episode Synopsis
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 Introduction00:02:45 Childhood struggles and bullying00:10:36 Landing first job at Staples and early career growth00:13:06 Passion for creative design and web development00:15:24 Marriage breakdown and decision to separate00:18:07 Family’s vital support during crisis00:20:19 Carrying the weight of unspoken emotions00:25:42 Confronting fear, loneliness, and identity loss00:29:08 Near-suicide moment and nephew’s photo that saved him00:32:11 Journey to becoming “The Indian Life Coach”00:35:48 Pushing beyond comfort zones: speaking, public events00:38:08 Men’s mental health and the power of vulnerability00:43:05 Adopting a growth mindset, vision boards, manifestation01:02:33 Entering fatherhood and breaking generational trauma01:06:18 Reflecting on legacy and how he wants to be remembered🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode to support The Dad Project and help more dads find strength in vulnerability.📲 Follow Prashil MistryInstagram: www.instagram.com/theindianlifecoachYouTube: www.youtube.com/@theindianlifecoachWebsite: www.theindianlifecoach.co.uk/📲 Follow The Dad ProjectInstagram: www.instagram.com/thedadprojecthq Facebook: www.facebook.com/thedadprojecthqTikTok: www.tiktok.com/thedadprojecthqYouTube: www.youtube.com/@thedadprojecthqX (Twitter): www.x.com/thedadprojecthqLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/the-dad-project/#MensMentalHealth #Fatherhood #Growth #Vulnerability #TheDadProject
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