Unbreakable Spirit: Finding Strength in the Shatter with Naseem Rochette

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What if the moments that break us could also be the ones that make us?

In this episode of The Right Room, Hilary Phelps is joined by Naseem Rochette—author, speaker, tech executive, and survivor of a life-changing trauma. Naseem shares her extraordinary story of resilience after surviving a hit-and-run accident three times in one day—a moment she now calls her Unbreakable Day.

Naseem opens up about how this experience reshaped her life, teaching her the strength found in vulnerability, the healing power of community, and the beauty of embracing our scars—much like the Japanese art of Kintsugi. She also shares how writing her memoir, The Unexpected Benefits of Being Run Over, became a tool for processing her trauma and offering hope to others walking their own hard roads.

This conversation is a reminder that breaking doesn’t mean you’re broken—and that resilience often starts with letting others in.

What We Talk About in This Episode:

• The day Naseem’s life changed forever—and how it became her Unbreakable Day.
• Why true resilience requires vulnerability, connection, and community.
• The lessons she learned about reframing her story and embracing new realities.
• How Kintsugi serves as a metaphor for self-compassion and growth.
• Writing The Unexpected Benefits of Being Run Over and why she felt called to share her journey.
• The daily practices that keep her grounded and present (even with 3 kids, 4 cats, and 2 dogs!).

Where to Find Naseem:

• Instagram: @nasrocs
• LinkedIn: Naseem Rochette
• Her Book: The Unexpected Benefits of Being Run Over 

Key Takeaways:

• Breaking doesn’t mean you’re broken—it can be a doorway to strength.
• Healing is rarely a solo journey; allowing others to help is a sign of courage.
• Reframing your narrative can transform pain into empowerment.
• Kindness toward yourself is non-negotiable in recovery.
• Finding joy in small, everyday moments can change the way we heal.

Memorable Quotes:

“Choose your hard."

“We rise by lifting others.”

"I try to be present more—and that changes everything.”

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Resilience and Strength

01:04 The Unbreakable Day: A Life-Changing Moment

02:08 The Accident: A Traumatic Experience

06:59 Reflections on Life and Love

09:24 Choosing Not to be a Victim

13:12 The Art of Kintsugi: Embracing Imperfections

15:28 Sharing from Scars,

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